Good morning! It's Monday, December 19, and there's a "firehouse" primary tomorrow, Tuesday, December 20, to select a Democratic candidate to vie for the 4th US Congressional District seat last held by Representative Donald McEachin, who died on November 28.
- Polls will be open from 6:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
- Polling locations (any qualified voter can at any of these locations on Tuesday, December 20):
- Dogtown Dance Studio: 109 W 15th St, Richmond 23224
- Diversity Richmond: 1407 Sherwood Ave, Richmond 23220
- Meadowdale Library: 4301 Meadowdale Blvd, North Chesterfield 23234
- Surry Parks & Recreation Center: 205 Enos Farm Drive, Surry 23883
- Charles City Government Center: 10900 Courthouse Road, Charles City 23030
- Brunswick Conference Center: 100 Athletic Field Road, Lawrenceville 23868
- IBEW Local 666: 1390 E Nine Mile Road, Highland Springs 23075
- Tabernacle Baptist Church: 444 Halifax St, Petersburg 23803
- The four primary candidates are businessman Tavorise Marks; Jennifer McClellan and Joe Morrissey, both state senators from Richmond; and former Del. Joseph Preston, D-Petersburg.
- The Democratic nominee will face off against Republican Leon Benjamin in a special election on Tuesday, February, 21, 2023.
Wednesday, December 21, 7:30 p.m. the Museum District Woman's Club will hold its Holiday Potluck Dinner at 3101 Hanover Avenue.
While the MDA continues its search for a new supplier, our West of the Boulevard Historic District house plaques remain unavailable. Watch this space for updates!
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The Columns Fall Issue is in homes now! Read up on artistic expression in our neighborhood, managing pandemic stress, and more! You can also read all of our issues online.
Turn your walk around the neighborhood into an act of service by volunteering for The Columns delivery team. Delivering over 5,000 magazines each quarter, our distribution volunteers are pivotal for keeping our operations year-round. Email us to learn more.
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All Richmond Public Library locations will close at 5:00 p.m. Thursday, December 22, for the Winter Holidays and will reopen at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, December 27. Regular hours at the Belmont Branch are Monday and Wednesday, 10:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m., Tuesday and Thursday, 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. and Saturday 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Online services are available 24/7.
Read the latest edition of the RPL at Home newsletter, review available services, and check the online calendar of classes and events at the Belmont Branch, including:
The latest from Shelf Respect, the RPL blog includes:
Review the calendar of upcoming events at the Library of Virginia.
Richmond Public Schools: All RPS schools are closed for Winter Break from Monday, December 19 through Friday, December 30. Classes will resume on Monday, January 2.
Read Superintendent Jason Kamras's latest RPS Direct newsletter here. In addition:
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The Byrd Theater, 2908 W. Cary Street. Historic landmark showing big screen classics. Showtimes include:
- Monday, December 19, 7:00 p.m. Miracle on 34th Street (1947) $8
- Wednesday, December 21, 7:00 p.m. Elf (2003) $8*
- Thursday, December 22, 7:00 p.m. Elf (2003) $8
- Friday, December 23, 7:00 p.m. It's a Wonderful Life (1946) $8*
- Saturday, December 24, 10:00 a.m. The Polar Express (2004) $5*
- Saturday, December 24, 7:00 p.m. It's a Wonderful Life (1946) $8*
- Sunday, December 25, 2:00 p.m. It's a Wonderful Life (1946) $8*
- Sunday, December 25, 7:00 p.m. It's a Wonderful Life (1946) $8
And next week:
- Monday, December 26, 7:00 p.m. National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation (1989) $8
- Tuesday, December 27, 7:00 p.m. Die Hard (1988) $8
- Wednesday, December 28, 7:00 p.m. Krampus (2015) $8
- Friday, December 30, 7:00 p.m. Trading Places (1983) $8
- Saturday, December 31, 10:00 a.m. Home Alone 2: Lost in New York (1992) $5
- Saturday, December 31, 4:00 p.m. Die Hard (1988) $8
- Saturday, December 31, 7:00 p.m. When Harry Met Sally (1989) $8
- Sunday, January 1, 2:00 p.m. Trading Places (1983) $8
- Sunday, January 1, 7:00 p.m. Coming to America (1988) $8
* Featuring a performance on the Mighty Wurlitzer Organ
Farmers, Flea, and Specialty Markets, Classes, and Events. Single events are listed first by date; recurring events follow by day of the week.
- Monday, December 19, 10:00–11:00 a.m. Toddler Time: Winter Wiggles (18 months–2 years), Robins Nature Center at Maymont. $11.25–$15 per toddler/adult pair; $5 per additional child
- Monday, December 19, 10:00–11:00 a.m. Toddler Time: Winter Wiggles (3–4 years), Robins Nature Center at Maymont. $11.25–$15 per toddler/adult pair; $5 per additional child
- Tuesday, December 20, 3:00–4:00 p.m. and 4:30–5:30 p.m. GardenFest of Lights Behind-the-Scenes Tour, Lewis Ginter. $10–$25
- Wednesday, December 21, 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Special Hours: The Robins Nature Center at Maymont. $0–$8
- Thursday, December 22, 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Special Hours: The Robins Nature Center at Maymont. $0–$8
- Friday, December 23, 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Special Hours: The Robins Nature Center at Maymont. $0–$8
- Saturday, December 24, 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Special Hours: The Robins Nature Center at Maymont. $0–$8
Recurring events include:
- Daily:
- Tuesdays:
- Wednesdays:
- Thursdays:
- Richmond Short Stories, 6:00–6:30 p.m. A 30-minute gallery tour of the free-after-5:00 p.m.-on-Thursdays Valentine Museum.
- Fridays:
- Saturdays:
Road Races and Related Events:
Find more from Sports Backers and the Richmond Road Runners Club, which includes this list of RVA Group Runs.
Tours and Trails:
- Discover Richmond Tours offers a Museum District scavenger hunt and food tours of Carytown, Scott's Addition, and more. From $24 for a team of four.
- Hollywood Cemetery, a free self-guided tour created in collaboration with Steven K. Smith, author of The Virginia Mysteries book series. Additional Hollywood Cemetery tour options are available.
- James River Scenic Walk Guides include where to park and how to get around Belle Isle, Canal Walk, Pipeline Trail, Pony Pasture, and Potterfield Bridge. Free.
- The James River Park System attracts nearly two million visitors every year. Details about trails, bike paths, historical landmarks, and more are available.
- The Richmond Garden Trail includes 10 gorgeous sites within 10 miles, from Agecroft Hall to the VMFA. How many have you visited?
- Richmond Road Runners Club offers free Richmond running tours, including:
- Richmond Transportation Highlights, 12 miles
- Black History Highlights, 14.25 miles
- The James River, Richmond’s raison d’être, 18 miles with a 13-mile option
- Richmond's Historic Northside plus Culinary Tidbits, 12 miles
- Tipsy Tour, 11 miles with a 13.1 mile option
- Early Richmond History Highlights, 13 miles
- Richmond Historic Parks & Rec, 10 miles
- Richmond Tour Guys offer two-hour walking tours that bring the rich history of RVA to life. Scheduled tours Thursday–Sunday include Downtown/Capitol Square, Church Hill, and Shockoe. Private, group, and custom options are also available.
- RVATukTuk offers a variety of private tours including Poe's Richmond and custom bar crawls.
- The Valentine offers free, self-guided Richmond history tours of Capitol Square, Court End, the Fan, Jackson Ward, and more.
For more, check this comprehensive events-and-activities calendar from our friends at RICToday.
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Special exhibitions at the VMFA include:
Ongoing exhibitions include:
Upcoming events and classes include:
- Monday, December 19, 1:00–1:50 p.m. VMFA Highlights Walk-In Tour, a highlights tour of the permanent collection. Free, no registration required.
- Wednesday, December 21, 5:00–9:00 p.m. Storied Strings: The Guitar in American Art Member Appreciation Nights. Free to members and their guests; advance registration recommended
- Wednesday, December 21, 6:00–8:00 p.m. Dominion Energy Jazz Café, Cochrane Auditorium. Free; no registration required.
- Friday, December 23, 6:00–8:00 p.m. After 5 Fridays: Taste of Art, Cochrane Auditorium. Free; no registration required.
Explore exclusive domestic and international VMFA member group travel opportunities.
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The Virginia Museum of History and Culture's galleries, Museum Store, and Museum Café (above) are open daily from 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. The museum will be closed Christmas Day and New Year's Day. Admission is $0–$10. The E. Claiborne Robins, Jr. Research Library is open Monday–Saturday, 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Current exhibitions include The Story of Virginia, Our Commonwealth, History Matters, Finding American Democracy: A Great Leap of Faith (closes December 31), Treasures of Virginia, American Democracy, Cheers, Virginia!, and The Lost Cause, which includes a statue of Robert E. Lee previously on view at the U.S. Capitol. A printable gallery map is here.
Upcoming events include:
- ongoing: In preparation for the VMHC's January 6–16 Used Book Sale, bring your gently used hardcover and softcover fiction and nonfiction books to the Museum Store daily from 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. There are some do's and dont's.
- Tuesday, December 20, 9:00–11:00 a.m. Sensory-Friendly Morning, free by advance registration.
- Wednesday, December 21, Winter Break Wednesday includes all-day winter crafts, special displays, and winter-themed scavenger hunts, as well as:
- Saturday, December 24, 11:00 a.m - 2:00 p.m. Chocolate-Making Demonstrations on a drop-in basis with samples and no registration required
View the entire VMHC calendar of upcoming events, including citizenship classes, teacher workshops, and at-home programming.
View upcoming Virginia Journeys Member Travel Programs
Check listings of additional Richmond-area museums and attractions from VisitRichmondVA.com and RVA.gov.
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