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Wake, VA · Lifestyle
richmondmagazine.com
Richmond Food News: Oct. 29-Nov. 4
Spanning cultures and packing a punch of flavor into little purses, dumplings take center stage this weekend at the International Dumpling Showdown at The Answer Brewpub. The thought of mixing and matching mandu and shu mai is getting me through to Saturday. P.S.: Looking to get your dumpling fix beyond the event? We’ve got you covered. (Richmond magazine)
The Progress-Index
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
takingthekids.com
Map Out A Weekend Drive To Experience These 8 Highly Ranked Richmond Virginia Eateries
A replica of Michelangelo’s David is not where most people expect to find dinner. Yet one dinner spot in Virginia’s capital puts him in a dim dining room with stained glass. The surprises keep stacking up. One bakery grinds local grain in house and bakes in wood ovens.
Henrico Citizen
Restaurant Watch: Oct. 9-16, 2026
Buffalo Wild Wings Grill & Bar , 7801 West Broad Street, Suite 10 – During a routine inspection on Oct. 9, inspectors observed a straw and rag in the bar hand sink; chlorine sanitizer below 25 ppm in the bar dish machine even after priming; stained sauce containers and stickers remaining
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Henrico Citizen
Henrico Fur Finder: Oct. 28, 2026
Every Wednesday, the Henrico Fur Finder highlights pets looking for a forever home at the Henrico Police Animal Shelter. Hover over each animal's picture to see their name, sex, and breed. Animals are sometimes adopted quickly; the shelter cannot guarantee any animal’s availability, and animals cannot
ipowerrichmond.com
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.
Lootpress
Applebees celebrates Halloween weekend with Kids eat free
RICHMOND, VA (LOOTPRESS) – No tricks, just treats! This Halloween weekend, October 30th and 31st, Applebee’s Grill + Bar is serving up a spooktacular treat for little ghosts, goblins, and trick-or-treaters with a frightfully delicious Kids Eat Free special at participating Potomac Family Dining-owned Applebee’s locations! Families looking to scare up some savings can enjoy […]
theboxrichmond.com
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....