Ed 190: Church Hill Neighborhood Guide, Local Authors, Richmond Weddings
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Hey, y’all! Alicia here (for the last time) 👋
In case you missed our announcement on Instagram last week, I have some bittersweet news: I’ve accepted a senior editor role at theSkimm, and this is my last week here at The Richmond Experience.
It has been such a pleasure to meet you in your inboxes (and on your social media feeds) with the best of what Richmond has to offer since I started as Managing Editor in 2020—and I am so grateful to each and every one of you for being here for the ride. I look forward to joining you in following along with the RVAx team as the company and community continue to grow.
With that sappy goodbye behind us, let’s move on to this week’s social news!
WEATHER
Wednesday: Sunny with a few clouds in the afternoon; high of 31°, low of 17°
Thursday: Mostly sunny; high of 36°, low of 18°
Friday: Partly cloudy; high of 39°, low of 20°
HAPPENINGS
Wednesday, 7:30 - 9:30 pm: Live Trivia Nights at Garden Grove Brewing & Urban Winery
Thursday, 6 - 7:30 pm: Warm & Cozy Floral Arranging Workshop
Friday, 5 - 9 pm: After 5 Fridays at the VMFA
CITY GUIDES
1. RVA NEIGHBORHOOD GUIDE: CHURCH HILL
2. HEATING UP: 15 OF THE BEST LOCAL SPOTS FOR SOUP
3. GETTING MARRIED IN RICHMOND: THE TOP WEDDING VENDORS YOU NEED TO KNOW
RICHMONDER TO KNOW
Keira D'Amato: The Midlothian mother made a big case over the weekend for chasing your dreams. Setting a new American marathon record at the Chevron Houston Marathon on Sunday, she finished with a time of two hours, 19 minutes, and 12 seconds!
“[…S]omehow I just believed that[...]age is just a number, and it just doesn't even matter how old you are. You can chase your dreams," said the 37-year-old runner, as she celebrated her personal win.
Keep scrolling for RVA’s latest social news, including which local favorite restaurants are participating in Vegan Food Week, the must-read authors signing and speaking at local bookstores, when you can get a reading from the Long Island Medium, and more.
THE LATEST:
FEEL-GOOD NEWS
Fit for Scott’s Addition(ish): Happy Body Space, a new coworking space for massage therapists, personal trainers, and fitness professionals of the like, just opened right outside the ever-growing neighborhood. (Richmond BizSense)
V ready for V72 x 2: Hardywood, Tarrant’s West, and Soul N’ Vinegar are just a few of the 30 hot spots participating in this year’s Vegan Action Vegan Food Week, which kicks off Tuesday, January 25. (Instagram)
A safe space for marginalized communities: Two local businesses are creating a space on a nearby tea farm where Black, Indigenous, LGBT and neurodivergent creators “can feel safe and take their time and not have to worry about fitting in.” (VPM)
Regency Mall is getting schooled: Henrico County Public Schools plans to open an adult education center to serve as a space for vocational and school district employee training as well as other educational programming. (Richmond BizSense)
READING NEWS
A new chapter for Chop Suey Books: Chris and Berkley McDaniels bought the beloved bookstore in October and talk about how they’re maintaining, yet enhancing, the Richmond landmark’s indie charm. (Style Weekly)
Putting pen to paper: Yellow Wife author (and Richmonder) Sadeqa Johnson paid a visit to a few local bookstores to sign copies of her paperback over the weekend. (Instagram + Instagram)
Must Love Books: The debut romance by Richmond author Shauna Robinson soaks up the spotlight at Fountain Bookstore this week, as Robinson sits down for a book chat with fellow writer Lily Chu. (Fountain Bookstore)
The other kind of reading: Long Island Medium Theresa Caputo will be visiting Altria Theater in May, and you can secure your tickets this month. (Style Weekly)
Weekly Giveaway
Taste
If you’ve found yourself in “stock up” mode with this recent (and impending) inclement weather situation, we’re here to help. Sure, you could spend two to three hours of your time whipping up Alison Roman’s “A Very Good Lasagna" (Hi, my Sunday night), OR you could order the Rustic Italian Sausage Lasagna from the Taste freezer—and lots of other delectable things.
This week, we’re giving away a $10 gift card to Taste. They’ve got honey for your tea, hot sauce for your homemade tacos, and lots of other this-ought-to-keep-you-warm stuff.
To enter to win: Tell us what you’re reading this month!
Last week: Congratulations to last week’s winner, Kari C., for winning our Union Market giveaway!
Member Perks
Salsa Connection
It’s clear that Mother Nature has snow and ice on the brain, so now’s the time for you to heat things up. You can go the traditional sweater-and-hot-cocoa route, but might we recommend you get out of the house and on the dance floor, too?
Members of The Richmond Experience receive a $15 discount on Salsa Level 1 and Bachata Level 1 beginner sessions at Salsa Connection Dance Company. To redeem, simply send them an email and let them know you’re a member!
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It takes a village, so let us know if you have any questions, thoughts, feedback, tips, or recs! Thanks for reading edition 190 of The Weekly Insider.
Have a great week!
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