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10 uniquely lovely Valentine’s Day plans
Pick up a bouquet from a local florist to celebrate the holiday. | Photo by RICtoday
There’s no dodging Cupid’s arrow — Valentine’s Day is almost here. Whether you’re celebrating your friendships or sugaring up a sweetheart, we found unique events for all kinds of romantics.
Friday, Feb. 13
Friday the 13th Valentine’s | 10 a.m.-1 p.m. | The Poe Museum | Price of admission | For the gothic romantics, craft Victorian-inspired cards and get poetic in Poe’s Enchanted Garden.
Honky Tonk Valentine’s Dance | 7-11 p.m. | Gallery5 | $12+ | Tip yer hat, grab yer pardner, and get to boot-scootin’.
Apollo’s Fire Baroque Orchestra Performs At VCU | 3-5 p.m. | W. E. Singleton Center for the Performing Arts at VCU | $35 | A GRAMMY®-winning orchestra, Apollo’s Fire will perform a program of Baroque masterpieces on baroque instruments.*
Arthur Ashe playing in the Southern California Sectional in 1966.
Photo via UCLA Charles E. Young Research Library Department of Special Collections
On This Day
33 years ago, local tennis legend Arthur Ashe died at the age of 49. Ashe established a trailblazing legacy as the first Black man to win titles at Wimbledon, the US Open, and the Australian Open. See where he played growing up in Richmond.
Open
If you want to learn more about Arthur Ashe, the Black History Museum just debuted a new technology-based exhibit honoring his life and Richmond ties. Take a first look.
Coming Soon
A new bakery is opening in Bellevue, but some people might already be familiar with the “anonymous” pop-up. Jane Dough RVA plans to forge a permanent identity at the new retail center taking shape on MacArthur Avenue. (WTVR + BizSense)
Listen
In a recent podcast interview with “Untold,” Mayor Danny Avula sits down to discuss highs, lows, and pressing topics affecting the city today. Tune in here. Plus, find more civic conversations around the 804 with our local podcast guide. (WTVR)
Holiday
Sub Rosa dropped its Valentine’s Day menu, melting our hearts with hazelnut praline croissants, chocolate-dipped shortbread, giftable pastry boxes, and “Rustica Bouquets.” Online pre-orders are live now through Tuesday, Feb. 10.
Sports
Where will your loyalties lie this Sunday? Pick your Super Bowl 60 winner and see who our readers are rooting for on game day.
Try This
At “Framed: Step Into Art”, kids don’t just view paintings — they become part of them. This nationally touring exhibit invites families to move, imagine, and play inside oversized works of art. Plus, it’s included with museum admission and free for CMoR members. Plan your visit.*
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Beauty
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Editor’s Pick
The Flying Squirrels will debut the new Nutasha uniforms Mother’s Day Weekend in May. | Image via the Richmond Flying Squirrels
Richmond’s squirrely heroine is getting her flowers and making Minor League Baseball (MLB) history.
Earlier this week, the Flying Squirrels unveiled new Nutasha theme-night uniforms and Nutasha merch. The power-punching pink set is about more than a fresh look though.
This design will mark a milestone in MLB history as the first uniforms to feature a female mascot, according to Flying Squirrels officials.
Side note: The team also announced a new job fair series, and they’re hiring a mascot.
Asked
Asked
Second chance to lay your loyalty: Which team are you rooting for in Super Bowl 60?
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50-60 minutes. That’s how much extra daylight Richmond will gain by the end of February, according to AccuWeather. As the days get longer, I suggest soaking up the afternoon sun on a local restaurant’s patio with a beverage in hand.
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