Ed 242: Lovers Lane, Penny’s, Waterfront Ampitheater
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We totally need to geek out for a second because last week, we saw around 40(!!) members at our members-only book club meetup. WHAT! Paige said she had ~the best~ time hanging with everyone at Virago Spirits and chatting about the book. We hope to see you at the next one!
Keep scrolling for RVA’s latest social news, including a new wine shop opening today in Jackson Ward, a sweet new outdoor art installation at Lewis Ginter, where and when you can participate in public art making, two concert lineups, and more.
WEATHER
Wednesday: AM clouds/PM sun; high of 42°, low of 27°
Thursday: Cloudy; high of 42°, low of 35°
Friday: AM clouds/PM sun; high of 41°, low of 18°
HAPPENINGS
Wednesday, 6:30 - 9 pm: HUMPDAY HA-HA'S: ISLEY'S OPEN MIC COMEDY
Thursday, 6 - 9 pm: CHUNKY KNIT BLANKET WORKSHOP FEATURING NEW HERRINGBONE KNIT
Friday, 4 - 6:30 pm: RED WINE NIGHT AT JAMES RIVER CELLARS
CITY GUIDES
1. 16 NEXT-LEVEL DATE NIGHT IDEAS (THAT AREN’T JUST DINNER & A MOVIE)
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RICHMONDER TO KNOW
Teyoshe Smith: Last year, Teyoshe decided to turn her love for making charcuterie boards into her very own business! What started as a hobby, has grown into Grazing Crazy, a custom charcuterie board and table catering company (accommodating up to 500 people)! She primarily serves corporations — think team-building events, luncheons, and company meetings — and offers public and private workshops to share her knowledge and experience to allow her customers to make their very own creations! Her workshops are great for family celebrations, friend gatherings, and corporate events. Get in touch with Teyoshe to learn more, and please consider sharing about Grazing Crazy with friends and family!
THE LATEST:
SOCIAL NEWS
Take a stroll down Lovers Lane: Have you ever seen an abandoned street pole carefully wrapped in white and red yarn with a heart-stamped envelope at the top just casually standing tall around the city? These Love Bombs are part of an ongoing street art installation from local artist Knitorious M.E.G. with number 140 installed just last month. Well, no need to run all around RVA in search of one; for the price of general admission, you can take a stroll down Lovers Lane in the perennial garden at Lewis Ginter to feel the love. Check out these bright creations now through March 31. (Lewis Ginter)
Participate in public art making: Want to get in on the artmaking action? The VMFA and RVA Community Makers invite the public to come out on Sunday, February 5, 12 - 3 pm to help create a colorful collage as a movie poster for the 5th annual RVA Community Makers public art project. This public masterpiece will be included in the 2023 RVA Community Makers installation in VMFA’s Cochrane Atrium from Feb 16 to Mar 17. While you’re at the museum, check out their newest exhibition Isaac Julien: Lessons of the Hour—Frederick Douglass. (VMFA)
Acacia midtown take three: Axios Richmond is dishing all the deets on the third iteration of Acacia midtown, opening soon at Libbie Mill. The space looks stunning, and I think residents of the nearby apartments will love the grab-and-go options! (Axios Richmond)
Saturday morning sweets: This Saturday, February 4, is National Ice Cream for Breakfast Day, and both Gelati Celesti and Ruby Scoops are celebrating! Wear your pajamas to any Gelati Celesti location 9 am - 12 pm on Saturday for a free donut. At Ruby Scoops, starting at 8 am, you’ll find cereal shakes, breakfast sundaes, swag for the first 15 customers in pajamas, and a special collaboration with 1115 Mobile Kitchen. (Instagram)
Wine in Jackson Ward: Today, the folks behind RichWine will open Penny’s, a food and wine shop inside Stoplight Gelato in Jackson Ward. This new bottle shop will also offer small plates, dinner, and wine by the glass. RichWine will continue to offer delivery and private event services. Since the space is cozy, reservations for dining are highly encouraged. Penny’s will be open Wednesday 2 - 9 pm, Thursday 12 - 9 pm, and Friday and Saturday 12 - 10 pm. (Instagram)
We’ve got spirit: Yes, we do! We’ve got spirit, how ‘bout you!? We are SO excited to announce our partnership with Ukrop’s Monument Avenue 10k as the presenting sponsor of the 10k Spirit Contest! The Spirit Contest is the best way for friends and groups to cheer on runners and walkers from the sidelines (or porches) while being an official part of the event! It’s free to register your spirit group, which supplies some complimentary cheering supplies and an official spirit sign. Win cash prizes for Best Porch Party, Most Spirited, Best Theme, and more! (Sports Backers)
MORE LINKS YOU’LL WANT TO CLICK
🎶 Check out the schedule for The Broadberry’s LiVE LOUD concert series on Brown’s Island, with shows from April through August. Also, the music lineup has been released for Dominion Energy Riverrock, happening May 19-21.
🦛 The newest pygmy hippo calf at Richmond Metro Zoo has officially been named Petunia. She’s confident, spunky, and brave. (Instagram)
🎤 Construction for the new outdoor amphitheater just a stone’s throw from Brown’s Island (behind Tredegar Iron Works) has been pushed back. In the meantime, check out the incredible renderings. (Richmond BizSense)
Weekly Giveaway
For The Love of Chocolate
Located in Carytown, For the Love of Chocolate stocks thousands of delicious cocoa and candy items from all over the world. It’s a great place to find old favorites, discover new delicacies, and get some excellent gift ideas and treats for your loved ones and special events! With Valentine’s Day quickly approaching, we thought a little gift card giveaway might be sweet. (See what I did there?)
This week, we’re giving away a $15 gift card to For The Love of Chocolate!
To enter, tell us: What’s your favorite candy heart saying?
Last week: Congratulations to last edition’s winners, Delis B., Katie B., Abby H., Cassidy W., Brianna M., and Caitie S., for winning tickets to shows happening at The National in February. Didn’t win? Check out our Perks page for special ticket offers for members only!
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Member Perks
Wine Stork
Local wine delivery is made easy with Wine Stork. Choose your wine, prepare for delivery, and celebrate the arrival. Wine is precious cargo, and they treat it that way. The wine stork has a soft landing and will drop off your lil’ bundle of joy on your doorstep. Check out their list of staff picks if you need some inspo. Cheers!
Members of The Richmond Experience can use code “WelcomeRVAX” for 10% off your first order.
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Hey, new members!
We’d like to welcome 29 new members this week: Fionnuala B., Karmen W., Patrick S., Katie H., Tori V., Ryan E., Vivian O., Ben W., Gianna S., Ania B., Clare H., Michele C., Eli B., Jeannette E., Katie S., Hannah S., Ag B., Caroline Z., Leigh L., Madeleine B., Joanne N., Andrea T., Matt D., Nia S., Abby W., Matt E., Jacky M., Courtney C., and Sara B., 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 242 of The Weekly Insider.
Have a great week!
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