Presented by Heart of North Carolina Visitors Bureau
Discovering one-of-a-kind pieces and supporting small biz at the same same? Say less. | Photos courtesy Thomas Pottery (1, 4), The Potters Pumpkin Patch (2), Heart of NC Visitors Bureau (3, 5)
Your whimsical fall plans just landed: the Potters Pumpkin Patch Trail takes you on a seasonally festive excursion through Seagrove, NC, the pottery capital of the US.
Five highly recognized, women-led studios across Seagrove will open their doors for tours + special events from now through Saturday, Oct 25.
Each studio will showcase autumnal art, including ceramic pumpkins, gourds, autumn leaf pottery, woodland creatures, and candles (along with their “regular” work). In addition to Saturday events, studios will also be open to shop during the week.
Maymont Community Garden hosted its first Mosaic Day on Saturday, Sept. 20. The volunteer-based initiative recruited a crew to add mosaic designs to the backsides of ramps at Texas Beach Skate Park.
Event organizers with Maymont Community Garden provided tiles and various ceramic dishes to break, as well as adhesive, grout, and essential tools. Volunteers were encouraged to bring their own breakable ceramics, enhancing the mosaic with a curated scattering of community contributions.
Money.com’s car insurance comparison tool could save you up to 19%. | Photo via Shutterstock
There’s a lot we don’t know. But we do know that “15 minutes could save you 15% or more” by switching car insurance providers.
Why? This marketing campaign works because the numbers speak for themselves — and the claim is true.
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Grace, a seasonal produce-centered restaurant in Tuckahoe, opened yesterday. The new “farmhouse cookery” isn’t the only new spot in town: Morty’s Market & Deli is also now serving up Balkan and Eastern European food on the North Side. (Richmond Magazine)
Ranking
Petersburg’s Virginia State University is the No. 11 best HBCU in the country, according to the most recent US News & World Report ranking. The 140-year-old institution also ranked No. 20 in Top Public Schools — read more about its history.
Announced
The Pocono Crossing shopping center in Chesterfield will soon have a few more spots to shop. While opening dates haven’t yet been shared, TJ Maxx and HomeGoods are slated to open at 10400 Midlothian Turnpike. (Richmond Times-Dispatch)
Number
600. That’s how many new items + artworks the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts acquired — through purchasing and donations — in fiscal year 2025, meaning some new works are headed to the display cases. Take a look at some of the new additions. (ABC 8)
Seasonal
Do we see a little bit of yellow among all that green? Virginia’s first Fall Foliage Report of the year is out, and shows some minimal leaf change in the middle and western parts of the state. According to historic patterns, there are only four more weeks until that color makes its way to us.
Outdoors
Here’s your reminder that National Public Lands Day — one of the nation’s largest single-day volunteer efforts to promote environmental stewardship — is tomorrow. Lend a hand at one of these events within an hour of Richmond.
Shop
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Swap this summer’s top trending beaded bags for something a little more seasonally appropriate: rich hues of leather + luxurious suede. These are our top five bags for fall:
👜 We’re calling it now: This softly-brushed, chocolate-hued suede purse will be the bag of the season.
👜 Lucky Brand’s full-grain leather mini tote features top handles and a removable crossbody strap for added versatility.
👜 Level up any autumn outfit with this elegant satchel bag that’s on sale for under $40.
👜 This stadium-approved clear handbag is the perfect game day accessory.
👜 Luxuriously soft handfeel and rugged durability are two standout features of this fun heart-shaped leather purse.
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.
Hey there, Richmond — I’m popping in here to say hello for the day while Elise is away. While I have you, did you see that the Pink Cadillac Diner in Natural Bridge was listed as the most iconic diner in Virginia? You’ll have to drive ~145 miles to see all of its Elvis memorabilia, but we have plenty of exciting new restaurants to try right here in River City.
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