Richmond International Film Festival returns to the River City next week from Tuesday, Sept. 23, through Sunday, Sept. 28. If you don’t have a Letterboxd account — it’s like social media, but for film lovers — this is your chance to start strong.
Screenings + events
This year’s festival includes 170+ films from over 25 countries, along with a lineup of music acts.
Most screenings will take place at The Byrd Theatre or Bowtie Cinemas, but you can also expect to find a variety of showcases, panels, and live performances around the city.
Editor Elise: In the full article, I dish out my advice on how to catch a screening and attend a gala-worthy event for $30 in total — maybe a few extra bucks toward a thrift-worthy idea.
Bonus: Spider Brews (read: an all-inclusive pregame tailgate featuring local bites + craft beer) returns on Saturday, Sept. 20 and Saturday, Nov. 15 — the first touchdown of the season.
The Diamond’s Farewell Series drew a record-setting 52,027 fans to the stadium last week, fueled by three consecutive sold-out games — a first in franchise history. If you didn’t get to say a proper goodbye to The Diamond, usher in the nostalgia by revisiting our spotlight on stadium history + readers’ memories.
Civic
Mayor Danny Avula has withheld endorsement of RRHA’s Gilpin Court redevelopment plans, pending the fufillment of eight specific requirements. Located in Jackson Ward, Gilpin Court is Virginia’s oldest public housing site. Estimated development costs accumulate to ~$466 million.
Community
Yesterday, Sept. 15, marked the beginning of Hispanic Heritage Month, which continues through Wednesday, Oct 15. Whether you’re looking to celebrate here in Richmond or you’re open to a day-trip, plan ahead with the Virginia Hispanic Chamber’s list of state-wide events and celebrations.
Real Estate
Meet Gravel Hill, a quiet — butnot quite quaint — farmhouse beckoning folks home with warm lights and a stretching front porch. Initially built in 1906 and largely restored in 1998, this 9.8-acre estate shifts through glimpses of modern renovations and historic roots. See for yourself.
Try This
Virginia may not have made it on Lawn Love’s list of Top 20 States for Apple Lovers, but surely we don’t fall too far from the tree. If you want to go apple picking and cider sipping this fall, Carter Mountain Orchard in Charlottesville has you covered.
City
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Read
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See how Richmonders celebrated the life + legacy of Vicky Hester, late owner of Babes of Carytown and known fan of disco, who died earlier this month after a battle with cancer.
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.
Did you notice a difference in today’s Events section? We’ll be keeping things short and sweet from now on by only including descriptions in expanded event profiles. If an event piques your interest, click the link attached to the title to see a full description from the organizer, as well as additional ticket info and relevant links.
Feel free to send us an email to let us know how you feel about this change + what kind of events you would like to see.
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