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🍺 A drink, “My Faire Lady?”
A local artist stepped in to create the emblem representing Legend Brewing Company’s new specialty beer. | Art by Cheryn Rapp, image via RVA Ren Faire
“My Faire Lady,” a Ren-Faire-inspired beer, will debut this Saturday, March 7. We’ll fill you in on the party details, but first, some background on the beer and its hand-painted crest.
About the beer
My Faire Lady is “a traditional Hefeweizen that’s historically inspired and timeless,” said Legend’s Pub Manager Haley Williams. “It’s a German-style unfiltered beer with a 4.2% ABV.”
The emblem (shown above) depicts a Renaissance-era woman wielding a sword and a rearing unicorn in homage to Legend’s logo (shown below).
Have you ever stumbled upon Legend’s mythical truck in the wild?
Photo by RICtoday
Hand-painted with gouache and ink on paper simulating aged parchment, local artist Cheryn Rapp drew inspiration from “The Lady and the Unicorn,” a famous set of 15th-century tapestries.
A local restaurant group closed a $7.2M deal in Rocketts Landing to acquire the building housing two of its restaurants — The Boathouse + Island Shrimp Co. A representative of the group said they don’t anticipate any significant changes, but the deal does include 1.5 acres of nearby lots,which left us curious. (BizSense)
Tech
An immersive virtual reality venue is coming to Short Pump Town Center. Franchise chain Sandbox VR will plug in as Francesca’s clothing store heads out. Get an idea of what to expect out of this high-tech gaming experience. (WTVR + BizSense)
City
VCU and the City of Richmond shared a list of anticipated pedestrian safety improvements heading to campus in the coming months. Noted initiatives include red-light cameras, increased crosswalk times, a bike lane extension, and three more projects. (VCU News)
Weather
Dust off the jorts. Temperatures are expected to reach the 80s over the weekend, according to the National Weather Service. You know what pairs well with jorts? Hiking shoes and 15+ local trails.
Watch
Any “Jeopardy” fans? Spoiler ahead. Richmonder Diana Miller earned a hometown win (and $16,399) last Friday, Feb. 27. The cherry on top: One of her correct answers was, “What is Richmond, Virginia?” Rewatch her Friday win, and see if she repeated the feat this past Monday, March 2.
Asked
We’re on the hunt for photos of Southside Speedway back in its heyday. As we approach the one-year mark of the dirt track’s exciting revival announcement, we’re en route to finding you updates. Were you in the stands? Share your photos. (VPM)
Try This
If you’re hunting for a stunning look without overspending (or overconsuming), you’re in luck. Goodwill’s second annual Bridal & Formal Dress Pop-Up is Saturday, March 7. Find everything from bridal and bridesmaid dresses to prom looks and accessories — all while supporting local workforce programs. Psst... Inventory is limited.*
A 4.5-star rated practice golf mat. It simulates a real hitting experience with three different mat options so you can practice driving, chipping, putting, and more.
I caught up on Richmonder Diana Miller’s run on “Jeopardy” yesterday, and — to say the least — I was delightfully inspired to explore more local trivia nights.
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