Richmond’s Carytown Watermelon Festival August 8

July 28th, 2010

There is no better way to beat the heat than with ice cold watermelon! Now in its 27th year, the Carytown Watermelon festival attracts over 100,000 folks to the “Mile of Style” as the Carytown shopping and dining district of Richmond is known to residents and visitors alike.   Read the rest of this entry »

Jazz Festival Comes to Richmond

July 27th, 2010

Maymont is the site for the City of Richmond’s Jazz Fest on August 14 and 15. More than 25 artists, including Chaka Khan, Chuck Mangione, and Pancho Sanchez, are scheduled to perform. Festival artists will perform on 2 stages, over 2 days – showcasing primarily jazz with various genres to liven up the mix performed by local, national and international bands and artists. Read the rest of this entry »

Time is Running Out for Tiffany

July 25th, 2010

Tiffany: Color and Light’s closing is imminent – just 3 weeks away on August 15th!  Have you seen the glass master’s exhibit at Richmond’s Virginia Museum of Fine Arts? Better make your plans now. Read the rest of this entry »

Moonlight Bike Ride In Richmond August 21

July 23rd, 2010

There are two options to participate in the Moonlight Ride through Richmond’s northside and west end beginning at Richmond’s Sportsbacker’s stadium: a Full Moon (17 miles) or Half Moon (8 miles). Howl at the full moon and celebrate the joy of cycling at the Anthem Moonlight Ride. Read the rest of this entry »

July 31 Events in Richmond

July 22nd, 2010

Richmond Virginia hosts fun events on Saturday July 31. Beginning at 8 AM (for captains)  at Rocketts Landing, decorated mega-canoes take to the James River in the Dragon Boat Festival. What are Dagon Boats? Read the rest of this entry »