Ed 230: Black Readers Con, Halloween Plans, Richmond Restaurant Week
Happy almost-Halloweekend!👋
Yet again, the month flew right by. We can’t believe we’re approaching Halloween already — we’ve barely gotten our fall fix! BUT the good news is we’ve still got a couple months to pack some more autumn in, so we’re square.
All that said, let’s cut to the chase: If you haven’t made plans for this weekend or Monday, now’s the time, and you’ve got lots of options. Costumes on, ghosts and ghouls; our Spooky Szn days are numbered.
Keep scrolling for RVA’s latest social news, including a local parenting advice app, more ways to get your spooky on, where to snag a lobster roll, and more.
THINGS WE’RE *WAY* LOVING THIS MONTH
It’s the end of another month, so here’s the low-down on a few of our favorite things for October!
Sam:
L and M Comfort Leggings with Pockets: I've been wearing L and M leggings for four years now, and I keep coming back for more. I have Lululemon leggings — which, IMO, do not offer quite enough shaping — and Spanx — extreme shaping, so not always the most comfortable. That said, I reach for my L and M leggings THE MOST. The fabric is soft, it's not at all see-through, they don't attract nearly as much lint and dog hair as other brands, and they have the perfect balance of shaping and comfort. AND NOW THEY HAVE POCKETS! I can also wear them for a full three seasons before I feel like they need to be replaced. I've already ordered a second pair with pockets. Try them, and thank me later.
Paige:
Maymont’s Garden Glow: I have visited Garden Glow not once, but twice this season! You have a few more opportunities to see the Japanese Garden transformed into a magical experience. The lights are truly breathtaking, and you’ll love walking around and taking in the sights.
Pumpkin Painkiller from Virago Spirits: Move over PSL. I’m a big fan of craft cocktails, and the team at Virago Spirits always blows me away with their seasonal lineup. The Pumpkin Painkiller will give you your pumpkin spice fix and have you feeling fine!
Kelsey:
Erma Jean shackets: We recently did an Erma Jean giveaway in one of our editions of the Insider, and then I promptly did some online shopping myself. Their shackets are so cute, and I truly needed to take a long, hard look before I knew which one to snag. But I ultimately went with the Jordan Shacket. And I haven’t taken it off all season.
WEATHER
Wednesday: Morning clouds, afternoon sun; high of 74°, low of 53°
Thursday: Sunny; high of 69°, low of 48°
Friday: Mostly cloudy; high of 63°, low of 50°
HAPPENINGS
Wednesday, 6 - 7:30 pm: RVAx Monthly Book Club: Ghost Eaters
Thursday, 6 - 8 pm: Succulent Pumpkin Workshop
Friday, 5:30 - 7:30 pm: Squirrel-O-Ween
CITY GUIDES
1. WHERE TO GET YOUR SCARE ON THIS HALLOWEEN
2. PUMPKIN SPICE, APPLE, CINNAMON & MORE — THE BEST FALL-FLAVORED FOOD IN RVA THIS YEAR
Image: Nessle
RICHMONDER TO KNOW
Carly Buxton: She’s the creator of Nessle — a parenting advice app that offers a register of professionals in the child-rearing space. Her company recently earned a spot in Amazon’s AWS Impact Accelerator for Women Founders program.
THE LATEST:
IF YOU’RE STILL MAKING HALLOWEEN PLANS
We’ve got a few more ideas for ya:
Basket & Bike is hosting a Halloween Community Connection ride this Wednesday, October 26 — festive decorations in the Museum District and the Fan, Cameo Cakery and Cafe cupcakes, and other Halloween-themed goodies. (Facebook)
Starr Hill Beer Hall & Rooftop is throwing down all this week — Spooky Stems, karaoke, dance partying, trivia, and more. (Instagram)
sCarytown happens Saturday, October 29 — pumpkin painting, zombie walking, trick-or-treating. (Instagram)
Pizza Bones is having a dance party Sunday, October 30 — disco ball and DJ spins. (Instagram)
IF YOU’RE NOT STILL MAKING HALLOWEEN PLANS
Bookmark this for the weekend: Black Readers Conference 2022 happens this Saturday and Sunday, October 29 and 30. From the comfort of your home, enjoy the virtual event, featuring keynotes from JL Seegars, Robert Jones, Jr., and Kwame Mbalia, and bookish sessions galore with more authors, influencers, bloggers, and more. (Black Readers Con)
Attn, all women in the biz of creating your own versions of success: RebelleCon tix are on sale now. The conference, happening November 9 and 10, brings together “women from a variety of industries to discuss work and life in a way you have never heard it before.” (RebelleCon)
From one Kitchen to another: Brick House Diner has plans to take over Kitchen 64’s former digs. At the beginning of the new year, the spot (to be officially named Brick House on Boulevard) will set up shop, with service from 8 am to 3 pm, serving breakfast all day and lunch, including the diner’s signature omelets, Benedicts, skillets, and scramblers. (Richmond BizSense)
Scott’s Addition just got sweeter: Charm School is opening another location in SA. The space that used to house Lush Cupcakes and King of Pops, will now serve as a spot for ice cream production and perhaps for “some form of retail sales.” (Richmond BizSense)
MORE LINKS YOU’LL WANT TO CLICK
🍨ICYMI: Spotty Dog Ice Cream is officially open in Union Hill! (Instagram)
🧑🍳Don’t forget we’re in the midst of Richmond Restaurant Week! (Richmond Restaurant Week)
🦞️Cirrus Vodka is hosting a Yellow Umbrella Provisions lobster-roll pop-up this Saturday, October 29. (Instagram)
Weekly Giveaway
Wine & Design
These coming months are great ones to cozy up inside with your friends over some wine and enjoy a paint night. And Wine & Design has just what you need to live that dream.
This week, we're teaming up with Wine & Design to give away a public painting class for you and up to five friends! You choose the event (Tuesday through Sunday, 2 pm or 6:30 pm). Note: Specialty events excluded!
To enter, tell us: What TV show are you loving right now?
Last week: Congratulations to last week’s winners, Ali D. and Chelsea C., for winning our The National giveaway!
Member Perks
Wine & Design
Don’t want to wait for the giveaway winner reveal? We’ve got a (new 🎉) perk for that.
Members of The Richmond Experience get 25% off painting event tickets. Use code RVAEX25 at checkout!
Note: This code only applies to painting events. It does not apply to specialty events.
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Hey, new members!
We'd like to welcome 37 new members this week: Sarah A., MT F., Martha D., Vela S., Stephanie C., Lisa M., Lauren M., Misganaw M., Melissa M., Sarah L., Ashley B., AnnMarie P., Chelcie C., Josefina C., Johnny R., Andrew H., Krissy T., Laura V., Joan H., Faith S., Karin I., Amber F., Holly W., Jordan B., Jill I., Anna Z., Sarah B., Navreet K., Heather R., Jojo L., Erin T., Taryn T., Kendall P., Beth H., Chris H., Scott N., and Linda D., we’re so glad you’re here!
It takes a village, so let us know if you have any questions, thoughts, feedback, tips, or recs! Thanks for reading edition 230 of The Weekly Insider.
Have a great week!
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