Ed 343: DOECHII-APPROVED JEWELRY, VALENTINE’S DAY PLANS, FRIDAY CHEERS LINE-UP
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Here’s something that’s been on my mind since the Super Bowl of it all (besides K-Dot’s jeans): 7-layer dip is def better when it’s warmed up, right?? I’ve been struggling with this for days now, and I know there’s likely controversy about heating up tomatoes, guac, and sour cream, but why aren’t we talking about the alternative that has us scooping scoops of raw shredded cheese?
Anyway and otherwise, on the topic of taking polls: THANK YOU SO MUCH for all your helpful feedback with our RVAx Member Survey last week! (And congrats to Kelsey E. for winning that Beauvine Burger Concept good good. Even we’re jealous.)
You all had such great input, and as is the theme of these last few months especially, Paige and I are super excited to put your suggestions in motion while we take The Richmond Experience in a kind of same-diff direction during the year ahead.
Keep scrolling for RVA’s latest social news, including a local on Shark Tank, international flights at RIC, a new market and deli, and more.
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WEATHER
Wednesday: Rain likely; high of 38°, low of 33°
Thursday: Rain; high of 57°, low of 36°
Friday: Sunny; high of 45°, low of 29°
HAPPENINGS
Wednesday, 6 - 8:30 pm: VÄSENTINES MINI MARKET
Thursday, 5 - 7 pm: GALENTINE’S DAY POP-UP
Friday, 5 - 8 pm: VINEYARD VALENTINE’S
CITY GUIDES
1. YOUR GUIDE TO G/VALENTINE’S DAY IN RICHMOND
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RICHMONDER TO KNOW
Mehki Becton: The Highland Springs High School alum is a starting offensive lineman for this year’s Super Bowl champs and had this to say after his win over the weekend: “I'm a kid from Richmond, Virginia. People don’t make it out of Richmond from where I’m from. I’m not supposed to be here right now. I was thinking about that and thinking about all the people watching me back home. I was doing it for them, man.”
THE LATEST:
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SOCIAL NEWS
They’re on a roll: The folks behind Richmond favorites Bingo Beer Co, Saison, and Royal Pig are bringing a new concept to Brookland Park. Morty’s Market & Deli will offer Italian-, Balkan- and Central European-influenced sandwiches — all served on house-made focaccia bread — as well as some small plates, grab-and-go items, a solid wine selection, and cocktails. Look for us in line at 305 W Brookland Park Blvd when it opens in April. (Richmond BizSense)
Spring vacation plans incoming: Richmond International Airport is adding direct flights from Richmond to Bermuda starting this spring. The travel option will be available Wednesday through Saturday, with the first flight departing to Bermy on Saturday, June 7. The trip is about two hours, and, as of now, could run you just under 500 bucks to get there and back. This is the first time in a decade that international flights will arrive and depart from RIC. (Richmond BizSense)
If you’re still looking for Valentine plans this week, Chez Foushee is pulling out all the stops. The swanky restaurant and bar on E Grace St will have flowers galore decorating the place, an option for a half-ounce of caviar to top its entrees, caviar-featured cocktails, macarons for dessert, and you can order ahead and surprise your date with a bottle of bubbles or custom floral arrangement, too. We’re swooning already. Need more sweet treats for the holiday ahead? We posted a roundup of other cutesy things up for grabs this week. (Instagram, Instagram)
Where to stock up your jewelry box: Quirk Hotel & Gallery is hosting a Fine Jewelry Show this weekend. On Saturday, February 15, from 10 am to 4 pm, stop by and peruse local jeweler booths and a featured art jewelry table, plus one of our personal faves, Sun & Selene, will be there to hook you up with permanent bracelets. And while you’re in the shopping mood, The Wild Wander is *also* hosting a pop-up this Saturday, from 11 am to 5 pm. Head over the Love Fest featuring vintage goodies, like beautiful coats, boots and Ts from @badlandblues, and if you’re shopping for yourself, score a 15% discount at checkout. (Quirk, Instagram)
Mark your calendar: Orchard House Middle School, an independent school for girls in the heart of Richmond, and Girls For A Change, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit youth development organization to prepare Black girls for the world and the world for Black girls, will host an impact screening of Daughters from 5 to 8:30 on Thursday, March 20. The award-winning documentary is co-directed by Girls For A Change CEO Angela Patton and follows the journey of four young girls as they prepare for a special Daddy Daughter Dance with their incarcerated fathers. After the showing, Angela will sit for a Q&A moderated by Adrienne Cole Johnson, Chief of Family and Community Engagement for Henrico County Public Schools, cofounder of Richmond Night Market, and a celebrated recipient of Style Weekly’s Top 40 Under 40 Award. (Daughters Impact Screening & Discussion Invite)
The first Friday in May: Friday Cheers just announced its 40th season line-up. Richmond’s longest-running concert series kicks off again Friday, May 2, with Jack Wharff and the Tobacco Flatts and Chaparelle, and for 10 bucks a ticket, you can also plan to see ~the nation’s hottest touring bands and all-time regional favorites~ including the following:
May 9 — Bully (8:00pm) with Rikki Rakki (6:30pm)
May 23 — RVA Music Night: Dogpark (8:20pm), Caroline Vain (7:15pm) and Weekend Plans (6:15pm)
May 30 — Josiah and the Bonnevilles (8:00pm) with Jonathan Paige Brown Jr. (6:30pm)
June 6 — Kashus Culpepper (8:00pm) with Ramona & the Holy Smokes (6:30pm)
June 13 — La Lom (8:00pm) with Afro-Zen Allstars (6:30pm)
June 20 — The War and Treaty (8:00pm) with Mekong Xpress & the Get Fresh Horns (6:30pm)
June 27 — Say She She (8:00pm) with Big Fancy (6:30pm)
Also worth noting, season passes are only $55 for a limited time, now through March 2. After that, season pass prices increase to $65. (Venture Richmond, Instagram)
MORE LINKS YOU’LL WANT TO CLICK
✨Maslo Jewelry’s Linked Earrings in gold made an appearance on Doechii’s lobes at the Super Bowl last weekend. As if we needed more reasons to be obsessed with the local baubles brand. (Instagram)
🥧Joyebells made an appearance on Shark Tank last Friday, showcasing the dessert shop’s “Southern, backwoods, country deliciousness” in the form of its mouth-watering pies. Pre-order some for yourself while you catch up on the ep. (Joyebells)
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Weekly Giveaway
Shop Made in VA
Shop Made is a retail initiative with a mission to grow DMV's makers and artists. Now with six DC locations and sister brands in Virginia and Maryland, the org is home to more than 10,000 products made in DC, Virginia, and Maryland, including apothecary, apparel, art, furniture, jewelry, home decor, and stationery.
Stop by the new Richmond location in Scott’s Addition and create the perfect gift box packed with locally sourced goodies, or sign up for a class and learn from the best local makers, connect with other creative minds, and take the first step toward your new favorite hobby.
This week, we’re teaming up with Shop Made in VA to give away a free class! BTW, the spot will have a limited number of $25 and $50 Eventbrite gift cards they’re offering when you shop in-store, too.
To enter, tell us: Which veggie was the first to grow in outer space?
Last week: Congratulations to last edition’s winner, Kelsey E., for winning the Beauvine Burger Concept giveaway!
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Too excited to wait for the giveaway winner reveal? We’ve got a perk for that.
As a member of The Richmond Experience, you get 10% off your in-store and online purchases! Just tell them you’re a member at checkout.
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Hey, new members!
We’d like to welcome 9 new members this week: Tolly M., Shannon B., Elena E., Julia D., Karley A., Vonni D., Sara K., Kelly C., and Andrew M., 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 343 of The Weekly Insider.
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