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Summer on the stage
Grab tickets to see The Black Keys in Richmond. | Photo by Selbymay, via Wikimedia Commons
Drumroll, please. From rock and pop to folk and funk, there’s a spot for you among the concert crowds this summer. We rounded up 20 major artists and bands heading to Richmond, and now’s your chance to snag tickets.
Indie + alternative
Passion Pit | Tuesday, June 9 | The National | $40+ | Known for “Sleepyhead” and “Take a Walk.”
Cowboy Junkies | Thursday, June 11 | The National | $46+ | Known for “Sweet Jane” and “Angel Mine.”
Rock
Rumours ATL | Thursday, July 30 | Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden | $46+ | Tribute to Fleetwood Mac, known for “Dreams” and “The Chain.”
The Black Keys | Saturday, Aug. 1 | Allianz Amphitheater | $93+ | Known for “Lonely Boy” and “Howlin’ for You.”
Pop
The Goo Goo Dolls | Tuesday, Sept. 1 | Allianz Amphitheater | $51+ | Known for “Iris” and “Slide.”
Step into the Roaring Twenties at Agecroft’s Centennial Celebration
Presented by Agecroft Hall and Gardens
Today, Agecroft Hall and Gardens boasts a Tudor manor house museum, formal gardens designed by renowned landscape architect Charles Gillette, expansive lawns that are perfect for picnicking, and a series of wooded trails. | Photo courtesy of Agecroft Hall and Gardens
This April marks a century since Agecroft Hall graced Virginian soil after its original 400-year tenure in Lancashire, England.
Nestled minutes from Richmond’s Carytown district, Agecroft Hall and Gardens invites Richmonders to don their 1920s-inspired outfits or cocktail attire and revel in its storied past at “A Swingin’ Centennial Celebration” on Saturday, April 11, from 6-9 p.m.
Against the backdrop of 5,000 lush tulip blooms, enter a world of vintage elegance with the Grace Street Seven’s entrancing jazz and 1920s-inspired cocktails. Indulge in appetizers, food stations, and desserts by Mosaic Catering, play lawn games, or admire classic cars and a centennial art show under elegant tents.
The evening culminates in a silent auction, all to support the preservation and community programming of this Tudor manor house museum, including a new roof.
Henrico County awarded grants to nine local nonprofits in support of environmental sustainability projects. Selected projects include a school pollinator garden, an Earth Day event, and partial restoration of a historic cemetery. Check out all nine projects. (Henrico Citizen)
Transit
Today’s the day for a Traffic Enforcement Blitz. Richmond Police plan to double down on driver violations, primarily along Laburnum and Chamberlayne avenues. Noted violations include speeding, use of handheld devices, and failure to stop for pedestrians.
Concert
Local music artist and 2023 Newlin Prize winner Deau Eyes will make a long-awaited return to The Camel on Saturday, April 18, and tickets are $15. The homecoming also brings touring Indie Rock trio Forager to the stage, just a few months after the band’s NPR Tiny Desk debut.
Quoted
“KEEP HONKING! I’m listening to the BEATING of his HIDEOUS HEART.” Find a spot on the stagecoach; a batch of quippy Poe Museum bumper stickers just dropped. Five designs are now available online or in person, priced at $10 each.
Did You Know?
Virginia State Park visitors can reserve and borrow all-terrain wheelchairs for free at six different locations. Powhatan is the nearest participating park to Richmond, ~40 minutes west of downtown. See all six participating parks and find reservation details.
Film
“Go stare at clouds for 2 hours, and help a beaver build a dam!” said Letterbxd user @willblack10. Read the reviews for VCU professor Sasha Water’s new documentary, “Mary Oliver: Saved by the Beauty of the World,” which made its local debut at the James River 32nd Film Festival last weekend.
Asked
With gas prices spiking, where can you go in Richmond to treat yourself without breaking the bank? Any deals specifically $4 or less?Drop your intel, and we might share it in an upcoming newsletter.
The Buy
A casual maxi skirt with a flattering high-rise design, ultra-soft material, and pockets. Slip it on for an afternoon running errands, dress it up for dinner with friends, and everything in between.
My suggestion for a pocket-change treat: A single donut from Country Style. One alone has the power to change the trajectory of your whole day. Don’t forget to share your fave $1-$4 local deals.
Gluten-free crowd, I see you, and I raise you WPA Bakery.
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