Book a “Porcupettes Up Close” experience to see our (temporarily) nameless friend in action. | Photo courtesy of Maymont
The Robins Nature Center at Maymont welcomed two female “porcupettes” (baby porcupines) into its family earlier this summer, and you can vote to help name one.
One of the porcupettes has been named “Sandy” — but as for her roommate and porcu-pal, Maymont turned to the community for ideas. Over the past month, anyone who donated to Maymont’s animal-care fund was allowed to submit a name for consideration.
The donations are in, and over 110 name suggestions have been narrowed down to five worthy options, now up to public vote.
Voting opens today, so cast your pick (no donation required) and wait in bated anticipation for the final announcement on Saturday, Sept. 6.
Chesterfield County Fair | Friday, Aug. 22-Saturday, Aug. 30 | Times vary | Chesterfield County Fairgrounds | $12 for adults | Funnel cakes are a given, but what about lawnmower races, hypnosis, rodeos, and lumberjack shows?
Saturday, Aug. 23
Snoopy Flash Day | 11 a.m.-5 p.m. | Richmond Tattoo Club | $120+ | Snoopy is cooler than ever with this tattoo flash sheet, available through online or mobile bookings.
Sun’s Down Surf’s Up Rodeo | 7 p.m. | Pipeline Trail + Overlook | Free | Advocate for improved Pipeline access with an evening of kayaking, spectating, and riverside DJ sets.
RVA Pro Wrestling | 8 p.m. | Dogwood Dell Amphitheater | Free | Pro wrestling rumbles into the amphitheater, and Shagg Carpet riles up the crowd with a pre-show music set.
Pa’ Bailar la Cumbia: Tropical Sounds on Vinyl | 8-11 p.m. | Get Tight Lounge | Free, RSVP | DJ Sounds Heavy + Billy Crystal Fingers are spinning up a tropical atmosphere with curated vinyl picks, open to folks 21+.
Sunday, Aug. 24
Community Yoga | 10:30-11:30 a.m. | Jackson Ward | Free, RSVP | Try out another weekly yoga hang and take time to recharge before heading into a new week.
Sangria Sunday | 12 p.m. | Blue Bee Cider | Free | Bring some friends for some afternoon fun or bring a book and settle in for music by Brokedown Pickers.
Wild at Heart Forever | 7-11 p.m. | Studio Two Three | $10 | Listen in as poets step to the mic, followed by a music set by Erika Blatnik, and a closing burlesque show.
Bellevue is getting another retail + restaurant makeover on its main commercial strip, spearheaded by the same team that redeveloped the Samis Grotto building across the street. This time around, a one-story, 6,930-sqft building (divided into different business spaces) will replace the Lauterbach Electric Co. building on MacArthur Street, slated for demolition soon. (Richmond BizSense)
Biz
Riverfront Plaza, which consists of two high-rise office towers, is nearing potential foreclosure due to an upcoming lease expiration with a major tenant. What’s in store for Richmond’s skyline? Tell us what you’d like to see in the ~900,000 sqft of leasable space. (Richmond BizSense)
Environment
Smallmouth bass may be the most common fish in the James River, but changing weather patterns have threatened the population over recent years. Fortunately, the Virginia Department of Wildlife has adapted hatcheries to raise upward of 80,000 new fish friends so far, a rare accomplishment in the world of fisheries. (WRIC)
Sports
The Richmond Sportable wheelchair lacrosse team is heading to the National Championships this weekend. Tune in to watch the team compete in Pittsburgh, marking their first championship reign in six years. (CBS 6)
Real Estate
An architectural dream designed by Marcellus Wright just hit the market in Chimborazo. Known for his work on Altria Theater and Hotel John Marshall, Wright brought this personalized home to life back in 1925. Look inside to find the traces of history among modern functionality.
Try This
“Yappy hour.” It’s like happy hour, but with a chatty twist. Fans of good ol’ yapping, Carytown Tea now offers $10 pots of tea on weekdays from 3 to 5 p.m. to help inspire social connections. Catch up with friends + family or tote in your fave tea-spilling books — and get to yappin’.
Seasonal
Christmas in ... August? If you’re a local business with a product or service you’d like to share with our readers this holiday season, consider securing your promo now before we sellout. Our Holiday Shopping Spotlight Bundle includes three newsletter inclusions discounted by 20%.
The Buy
Psst. Is it too soon to say…boo? Look away, summer fans. If you’re ready for fall, read on for our top decor picks:
The fun doesn’t have to end here. After reading the newsletter, head over to our games page. Games refresh with new challenges every day at 6 a.m. from crossword puzzle to Sudoku to themed word search.
I’m curious to follow the development project on Bellevue’s commercial strip, home to restaurants like Stir Crazy Cafe, Dot’s Back Inn, and Mi Jalisco. The neighborhood roots itself in long-standing community havens, which we explored in an interview about Dot’s backstory. What retailers or restaurants do you think would add to the Bellevue community? Let us know.
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