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All About Books: Unearthing dark Richmond and medical school history
The first-ever Author Blitz took over 8News on Thursday, Oct. 29. One of the many local authors who stopped by was Tony Gentry. He talked to us about his two books "The Night Doctor of Richmond" and "Covenant City" as part of a spooky Halloween episode of All About Books.
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Beacon Theatre eyes nonprofit shift but vows to keep live shows
The president of the Beacon Theatre board of directors says while the status of the theater's operations might change to nonprofit, its mission of bringing entertainers to the Hopewell venue will remain the same. 'We're not losing our core base of live entertainment," BJ Patton told City Council at its meeting Tuesday, Oct. 27. "I think there may have been some concerns that were thinking about letting go of live entertainment, which is not true. I mean, the Beacon Theatre is a jewel in the city. It brings in a lot of economic development." Those comments were the latest and to date the most extensive public statements about the future of the 98-year-old red-brick structure that stands at a major focal point in downtown Hopewell. Its operations have been the topic of social-media criticism since council announced it would appoint a board to oversee the transfer to nonprofit status, with some claiming council was trying to exert too much influence over what happens at the theater. Beacon Theatre serves multiple purposes In addition to entertainment, the Beacon also offers rental space for community events and hosts Beacon Hill Church, a ministry that advocates both Hopewell's underserved population and the city's
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Book Lovers Will Fall Head Over Heels For These 9 Secondhand Bookstores In Virginia
Ready to find the best secondhand bookstores in Virginia?. These 9 incredible shops offer amazing deals and shelves packed with wonderful reads!. 1. Bargain Books Richmond (Richmond) There’s something deeply satisfying about a bookstore that tells you exactly what it’s about right there in the name. Bargain Books...
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Kevin Gates, KenTheMan anf VEDO Coming to Richmond for JBEG MLK Classic
Richmond is getting ready for a major night of music as Kevin Gates, KenTheMan and VEDO are set to take the stage for the JBEG MLK Classic this January. Presented by Joh Bros Entertainment Group, the concert is scheduled for Sunday, January 17, 2027 at the Altria Theater in downtown Richmond.
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Richmond’s New Dolly Parton Mural Draws Visitors to Oregon Hill
Local artist Jerro painted the mural on South Pine Street at homeowner Stephanie Harrington's request. Parton's decades of charitable work, including the Imagination Library, inspired the tribute and Harrington's own community involvement. The mural unveiled on Halloween adds a new attraction to Oregon Hill's historic neighborhood and annual celebrations. A...
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Pocahontas Reframed Film Festival in Richmond 'reframes' Native life through film
The Pocahontas Reframed Film Festival, which runs Nov. 18-22 in Richmond, raises the visibility of Native American cultures and filmmakers, as well as stories of Indigenous communities around the world. The festival includes more than 50 full-length movies, short films and documentaries in categories of animation, comedy, horror and drama....
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6 Virginia-inspired Barbies are on display at the Virginia Museum of History and Culture
Barbie: A Cultural Icon, a new exhibit at the Virginia Museum of History and Culture, is bringing more than six decades of fashion, culture and nostalgia to Richmond — with a special spotlight on six specific Barbies connected to the commonwealth. The traveling exhibit traces Barbie’s evolution from her...
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12 On Your Side’s Candice Smith chosen as VCU’s commencement speaker
RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - 12 On Your Side’s Candice Smith has been selected as Virginia Commonwealth University’s commencement speaker in December. Smith, a 2014 VCU graduate, will address the Class of 2026. She remembers the commencement speaker for her own graduation ceremony was local, Emmy-nominated actor, director and...