This year’s show will feature over a dozen dealers. | Photos via ODPCC
Millions of vintage postcards, ads, magazines, billheads, posters, and more will be on display at the Vintage Postcard and Paper Show in Colonial Heights this weekend.
Old Dominion Postcard Club has hosted this annual show for nearly 50 years. Visitors can comb through thousands of postcards and paper items for sale, chat with dealers, and see exhibits from club members.
Bonus: You could uncover the mystery of paper items you already own with a free appraisal from an ODPCC expert.
Veterans Day, a federal holiday commemorating people who have served in the United States Armed Forces. Expect various closures related to the holiday. The Virginia Museum of History + Culture invites veterans and active duty individuals to visit free of cost today.
Real Estate
Vacancy, no more. Bids for a historic bank building in Downtown Richmond close tomorrow, Nov. 12. Built in 1919, the Virginia Trust Co. Building is zoned for a variety of options, including residential, commercial, hospitality, and office use. What would you like to see at this grand Neoclassical Revival? Let us know. (CBS 42)
Try This
The Gingerbread Saloon. That’s the name of Hardywood Brewery’s new Western-inspired holiday pop-up, opening for 12 select dates throughout December. Reservations for non-members go live tomorrow, Nov. 12. We think you’ll like the ticket price.
Film
Any “Wicked” fans in the crowd? Goochland Drive-In Theater will be hosting an advance double-feature of “Wicked” and “Wicked For Good” on Thursday, Nov. 20. Over the weekend, you can catch one of three “Wicked For Good” premiere showings. See the full schedule.
Development
From parking lots to housing hubs. The City of Richmond announced proposal periods for two affordable housing developments — one in Shockoe Bottom on North 18th Street and another in Manchester on Hull Street. Take a peek at what the city is looking for.
Eat
What’s the most popular Thanksgiving side dish in Virginia? According to Campbell’s annual State of the Sides report, it’s stuffing and dressing. We appear to be in agreement with 41 other states. Good thing Stella’s Grocery has vegetarian and homestead stuffing available for Thanksgiving pre-order.
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This past Saturday, dozens of Richmonders gathered on Boulevard “Nickel” Bridge to celebrate the landmark’s centennial birthday with live music, coffee, pastries, and wildlife presentations. See more of the spirited celebration.
Nordstrom Rack’s Holiday Gift Guide is here. Shop some of the season’s best deals on stocking stuffers, top-rated gift sets, cashmere favorites, and unique fashion finds. Five can’t-miss deals from the guide include:
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Cahoots Neighborhood Bar hosted a soft opening this past weekend, and I got to check out the atmosphere.
First impression: Very cozy and moody. Specifically, it felt like the right kind of place to romanticize a winter night in RVA. There wasn’t live music the night I went, but I highly recommend going when there is.
Question: So there’s a stage for live music... but how do they feel about karaoke? Answer pending.
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