New book on Lewis Ginter is a fictionalized take on his real-world love affair with a younger man

Library of Virginia bringing Dopesick author Beth Macy to Richmond for the Carole Weinstein Author Series

Richmond Region Tourism partners with VisitAble to offer disability awareness education to local hospitality community

UMFS opens new $11 million residential center to enhance youth behavioral, mental health treatment

Local Asian American Society of Central Virginia to host author and artist of new book

Three Sheets to the Wine

RVA Beer Explorer: Pride Market, James River Jamboree, Photo Contest, Best Friend Fest

Maymont toasts fall with beer, brats, music, and outdoor fun at Bier Garden event September 23 and 24

Armenian Food Festival returns for 62nd year September 9th and 10th

Library of Virginia partners with Can Can Brasserie to open downtown cafe

Richmond Folk Festival Release Full Schedule

Weekend Radar: Old Crow Medicine Show, Armenian Food Festival, Art of El Salvador, RVA Brunch Weekend, Afro Fest

East End Festival Announces Lineup

Weekend Radar: Fair Rodeo, Mother India, Ride and Dive, Amazing Acro-Cats

PHOTOS: Chesterfield County Fair Midway

Library of Virginia partners with Can Can Brasserie to open downtown cafe

Richmond broadcast legends team up to launch new internet radio station “The Breeze”

Lady N’awlins Cajun Cafe in the Fan to close doors next month after 12-year run

Bartizian restaurant in Short Pump makes the leap to events-only concept

Richmond Region Tourism partners with VisitAble to offer disability awareness education to local hospitality community

PHOTOS: VCU Comes From Behind to Nab the Draw

PHOTOS: Rams Win in Final Minutes on PK

PHOTOS: Kickers Come From Behind and Ends the Torment(a)

Preview: Kickers Fighting for First Place, Face Tormenta on Wednesday

PHOTOS: Rams and Pirates Fight to a Draw

New book on Lewis Ginter is a fictionalized take on his real-world love affair with a younger man

University of Richmond Museums present three new exhibitions

14th-century Japanese hanging scroll conserved at VMFA with grant from the Sumitomo Foundation

No more Confederate flags at Hollywood Cemetery

The Valentine receives major national grant to upgrade archive storage facilities

Richmond loves fall festivals. This weekend is no exception with the biggie beery Oktoberfest leading the pack.

Farmhouse Pumpkin Fest at Hardywood Ownby Lane September 17th

What time is it pumpkin? Why it’s pumpkin time. No reports of whether the Pumpkin King will be there or not.

We’re ready to boot scootin’ boogie at our first ever Farmhouse Pumpkin Fest! We have a full day of great music, food, and beer planned. Grab a pumpkin beer and enjoy a great line-up for free music at our Richmond location.

Music Line-Up: 🍂 Sarah Shook & The Disarmers 🍂 John R Miller 🍂 Woody Woodworth & The Piners 🍂 Lord Nelson 🍂 The Wilson Springs Hotel 🍂 The Resonant Rogues 🍂 Old Gun Road 🍂 Ward Harrison 🍂 Moose Trap 🍂 Brand Franklin 🍂 Mackenzie Roark

Food: Hardywood Pizza Kitchen + Cheesaggedon + La Bete + Westrays Finest Ice Cream

Beer Release: Pappy’s Pumpkin Pie Original artwork by Hannah Tatum at @grassspot

2022 Artisan Market at Main Line Brewery September 18th

I say it every time markets and beer make for more purchases. An opportunity to support your local brewery and local artisans.

Come out and shop local at our Artisan Market at Main Line Brewery! Craft Beer, Live Music, Food Trucks, & Artisans selling handmade home décor, art, jewelry, apparel, food products, and more! We are an outdoor, open-air market. Come out to support our community and shop small! Pet friendly!

Best Friend Fest at Veil Brewing Scott’s Addition & Norfolk Redo September 18th

This was scheduled for last week but rain got in the way. I’m hoping if I go I can find a best friend. I’m sooo lonely. Will you be my best friend, please. Oh wait this is about dogs being man’s best friend. I don’t have one of those either. Soooo lonely.

🐶The Veil Best Friend Fest! 🐶 🐕A day to celebrate your dog! 🐕 We are so excited to bring a new event to y’all September 11th from 12-4pm, at both NFK and SA this year all about your pup. 🎾 We will be giving away The Veil frisbees to the first 50 people at SA + NFK. They are sickkkkk so stay tuned for that drop 👀. We will have doggie pools, photo-booths, and @fetchacure will be with us. FETCH a Cure’s mission is to provide pet cancer awareness, education and treatment funding to animals and pet parents in need. @billycrystalfingers will be DJIng all your doggies favorite hits in SA and @zaiiiperez will be djing in NFK! @191smokery and @fat_tylers_meat_cart_ will be in SA serving up some 🔥 @fat_tylers_meat_cart_ will be slinging dog treats for your furry friend and hot dogs for humans! @westraysfinest ice cream will be here with ice cream for both human and dogs 🐩 @lilza.pizzeria will be throwing pies all day in NFK and possibly some specials to celebrate the occasion. Ice cream for you and your dog guaranteed at the party! 🐶 🍕🍨

Trash Pick Up – Adopt a Mile at Triple Crossing Fulton September 18th

Many people are disgusting pigs that litter. Many other people are awesome and make beer and clean up after the disgusting ones. Be Awesome.

On Sunday, September 18th, Triple Crossing will meet up at the Four Mile Creek Trailhead Parking Lot and we’re seeking volunteers to help keep Richmond clean

Virginia Capital Trail Parking Lot 3256 New Market Rd Henrico, VA 23231 10am start All trash pick up gear will be provided, as well as water and snacks for volunteers. Cleaning Mile 41 (a short walk from the parking lot) After Party at Fulton at 12pm sponsored by Triple Crossing. Please RSVP to volunteer by emailing [email protected]

This slipped under my beer radar last week. I view this as a good sign.

Developers tweak two-tower plan to preserve more of Legend’s view – Richmond BizSense

But following discussions with the neighborhood, most notably Legend Brewing Co., whose patio view would’ve been significantly obscured by the buildings, Avery Hall is now planning to shift the western building 81 feet to the east and 20 feet closer to the river, a move they say will preserve significantly more of the view of downtown from Legend’s deck. The land to the west that the building would have occupied will instead be a courtyard.

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Maymont toasts fall with beer, brats, music, and outdoor fun at Bier Garden event September 23 and 24

Weekend Radar: Boat Parade, Artisan Market, Carriage Rides, Holiday Fair and Market

St. Benedict Oktoberfest is Festing this Weekend, Richmond Oktoberfest at Richmond Raceway Cancelled

The temps are starting to drop but the breweries are still hopping.

VA PRIDE Richmond Makers Market at Basic City Brewery September 10th

Great market, great community, and great beers. It’s in a word great.

Unique finds, jewelry, and functional art. Stickers, pins, magnets, and cutesy things. Dog treats, and toys and collars and DOG BEER. Candles, crystals, and tarot readings. ‘gram worthy specials from Basic City Beer and Billy Pie, including the return of queer beer! A purple pilsner full of glitter and the gay agenda. Haus of Envy drag show (all ages) … and get it all from LGBTQ+ makers who live and work in your community 🌈 Please bring your dog, tip your queens, and dress in rainbows. 🙏

Featuring: Bee is for Bead Bud & Thorn BURNWITHCASSIETHENOVA Allegra Co. Designs Sassy Hound Dayum Jam RVA Ryan Myers Prints Dogwood Boutique KitColorShow Funky Friend Jewelry guavacandy JGuthrie Works Parable Goods S&J Canine Co I Wear Blue Tights Throws like a Girl Crystal Quietude The Work of Jamie Lynn Karmalita’s Marshmallows and Confections LLC Heartspace Hydration Knotty Dogs Lend Handmade Soaps The Patchwork Punk Mary Brill Art Merrin Winkel Art Moonhanded Tarot Caught My Fancy Co. OMG OCPs O Wisteria Three to the Em Prints Virago Artwork TGI The Dog Food Truck Pattie Kake Designs Katastrophic Creations Blair Family Woodcraft Arcane

James River Jamboree at Hardywood West Creek September 10th,

Beer, vendors, music, and food which will help the James River Association and obviously the James River.

We’re back with the James River Association to bring you the James River Jamboree! The day will be packed full of interactive vendors, music, cold beer, and tasty food trucks – all to benefit the James River Association. Plus Teeny Tiny Farm will have some little animal friends to meet! Music Schedule: Danny Jams 1-2:30pm Damian Allen 3-4:30pm Django Tango 5-6:30pm Sturgeon City 7-8:30pm Food Trucks: 1115 Mobile Kitchen + Timber Pizza + El Guapo + Slideways + Westray’s Finest + Rappahannock Oyster Co.

Photo Contest with Starr Hill All month

I like taking pictures, the James River and drinking beer. This hits all those checkmarks. I just wish they were asking for pictures of the James River and not their mural. Marketers gotta market I suppose and the grand prize is pretty darn awesome.

🍻 🚣‍♀️ CONTEST 🚣‍♀️ 🍻 Not only are we supporting the James River Association all month long through our Cheers For Charity program, but we’re also giving you an opportunity to get out on the water with them! TO ENTER: 1. TAKE YOUR PHOTO in front of Starr Hill Richmond’s River Mural inside the Beer Hall 📸 2. POST YOUR PHOTO publicly on Facebook, telling us your favorite thing to do on the James River 🌊 3. TAG both Starr Hill Richmond Beer Hall & Rooftop and James River Association in your post 📌 One lucky winner will receive the Grand Prize: a private paddle trip for (4) guests led by James River Association, (4) Love Your River T-shirts, and a $100 gift card to Starr Hill Richmond! The winner will be chosen on 10/3/22. This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed, administered by, or associated with Facebook. Good luck

Best Friend Fest at Veil Brewing Scott’s Addition & Norfolk September 11th

I’m hoping if I go I can find a best friend. I’m sooo lonely. Will you be my best friend, please. Oh wait this is about dogs being man’s best friend. I don’t have one of those either. Soooo lonely.

🐶The Veil Best Friend Fest! 🐶 🐕A day to celebrate your dog! 🐕 We are so excited to bring a new event to y’all September 11th from 12-4pm, at both NFK and SA this year all about your pup. 🎾 We will be giving away The Veil frisbees to the first 50 people at SA + NFK. They are sickkkkk so stay tuned for that drop 👀. We will have doggie pools, photo-booths, and @fetchacure will be with us. FETCH a Cure’s mission is to provide pet cancer awareness, education and treatment funding to animals and pet parents in need. @billycrystalfingers will be DJIng all your doggies favorite hits in SA and @zaiiiperez will be djing in NFK! @191smokery and @fat_tylers_meat_cart_ will be in SA serving up some 🔥 @fat_tylers_meat_cart_ will be slinging dog treats for your furry friend and hot dogs for humans! @westraysfinest ice cream will be here with ice cream for both human and dogs 🐩 @lilza.pizzeria will be throwing pies all day in NFK and possibly some specials to celebrate the occasion. Ice cream for you and your dog guaranteed at the party! 🐶 🍕🍨

New brewery in the works on Patterson in western Henrico – Richmond BizSense

WayGone Brewery is looking to open in spring 2023 in the Canterbury Shopping Center at 10610 Patterson Ave. Renovations on its storefront began recently.

WayGone started in 2016 as a homebrewing operation by Tim Powell and Richard Myers. Myers declined to comment in detail for this story but said they’re looking forward to sharing more details in the future.

Last year, WayGone successfully had the Canterbury Shopping Center rezoned to allow for a brewery. The shopping center is owned by The Wilton Cos., and Wilton Vice President Hunt Gunter said WayGone leased the final available space in the shopping center.

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Gardening with Native Plants Class at Starr Hill August 31st

Native plants are better for your yard, the local critters and the environment. Bonus for most you don’t have to deal with watering or mowing a massive grassy yard.

RVA IPA Release at Hardywood (Ownby Lane) September 2nd

Beer hopped by the people for the people.

All of your hard work harvesting paid off! Now come try this year’s batch of our community hopped RVA IPA. Since 2012, we have given away over 6500 hop rhizomes to interested growers to plant throughout greater Richmond. Our growers collectively supply over 50 pounds of fresh hops for RVA IPA. Vibrantly floral with notes of citrus, RVA IPA is a showcase of the terroir of Richmond and a true representation of our community’s commitment to collaboration. RVA Food: Hardywood Pizza Kitchen open 2-9:30pm RVA Music: TBD WC Food: Cocina Calle WC Music: TBD

Horror Trivia: Slashers at Strangeways (Dabney Road) September 2nd

September is officially when you can start talking about Halloween. Trivia focused on horror movies is a niche that I’m sure one you can fill.

THIS MONTHS THEME: Slashers Join us for drinks and horror-themed trivia at Strangeways Brewing on Dabney Rd! It may be summertime, but we’re keeping the vibes of spooky season alive and well. – New trivia questions about all things spooky, including identifications, quotes, music, and more – Play in teams (up to 5 members per team) – Spooky themed prizes – Flex your horror knowledge. This round is beginner/normie friendly! – Open to folks 21+. Enjoy some brews!

Stone Brewing Richmond Pride Weekend September 3-4th

Pride events are always good events. Stone Brewing has a nice mix planned for the weekend.

Saturday, 9/3/22: 12-5pm – Pride Moon Market! Featuring local LGBTQIA+ artisans and crafts-folk, held on our Mezzanine. 3-5pm – Live Music by the incredibly talented Lucas John.

Sunday, 9/4/22: 3-5pm – Pride Reading! Featuring fantastic writers from around Virginia, including Patty Smith, Charley Burton, Wendy DeGroat, Annette Marquis, and Cindy Cunningham.

Not local but interesting. Can you imagine any vendor doing the same in the United States.

Vendor applauds staff for serving free beer at Big Ten game in Dublin – Washington Post

The stadium’s vendor, Levy UK + Ireland, blamed the situation on a technical issue with its payment provider that prevented card transactions from being processed for two hours.

“We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience this caused customers,” a Levy spokesman said in a statement, “and would like to thank our employees at Aviva Stadium for the spirit they showed in keeping everything going.”

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Tuesday is the new Thursday. Get all your weekend brewery/beer plans started today with these events.

Cinema by the Creek: Jungle Cruise at Hardywood (West Creek) August 26th

Movies outside are always cool and this movie is much better than I expected. Cinema masterpiece? hell no but entertaining enough while quaffing a few beers.

Cinema by the Creek is back in action with Jungle Cruise! Synopsis: Dr. Lily Houghton enlists the aid of wisecracking skipper Frank Wolff to take her down the Amazon in his ramshackle boat. Together, they search for an ancient tree that holds the power to heal — a discovery that will change the future of medicine. This is a family friendly and free event! Grab your picnic blankets and spread out for a fun evening by the creek. WC Food: Cucumbers on Fire + Jiji Frozen Custard

3rd Annual Crabs, Beer & Spirits by the James at Brown’s Island August 27th

When getting crabby is a good thing. Head to Brown’s Island and get your fill of crab. I’ve never been so I can’t comment on the quality of crustaceans but I’ve never heard horror stories so I consider that a major win.

The Crab Festival is back. Bigger & Better.

All you can eat Crabs, Live Bands and Vendors. Rain or Shine The All you can eat Crab Festival. There will be Hot & Fresh Crabs, Live Bands featuring Butcher Brown Band, Legacy Band and more and 4 DJs such as Joe Fu, DJ Drake and DJ Sir RJ . There will be food vendors, merchandise vendors, etc. RAIN or SHINE

Lawn Chairs are allowed, NO COOLERS, NO TENTS

Paws on the Patio at Stone Brewing August 27th

I’m a fan of dogs, the SPCA, and beer. This event should have all three. While traveling around the state this past week we went to many breweries and met many fine dogs. Stella the Great Dane was great and just beat out Honey the kind of round Golden Retriever for Best Brewery Dog Seen While on Vacation Award.

It is Stone Brewing’s 26th anniversary, and to celebrate we wanted to work with the community, so we are hosting another Paws on the Patio!

A percentage of draft pours for the day will be donated to the Richmond SPCA. A representative from the Richmond SPCA will be on-site for you to learn more about their lifesaving work!

All pets are welcome on our patio as long as they are leashed and under owner’s control. Bring your furry friends to grab a refreshing beverage and food from our Live Buena food trailer!

Taproom Hours: 12-9pm Food Trailer Hours: 12-8pm

Circle the Wagons BBQ and Music Festival at Center of the Universe Brewing August 27th

So far on this Explorer we’ve offered up beer & crabs, beer & dogs, and now beer & BBQ. The options seem truly limitless if you like BBQ, dogs, and crabs, so not limitless but still pretty good.

🔥 Round up your friends, family, and neighbors for the 4th Annual Circle the Wagons BBQ Cook-off and Concert benefiting Circles Ashland. 4 BBQ vendors, 2 awesome bands, and 1 great cause are all you need on a Summer Saturday. There will be 50/50 raffles, a new custom brew, indoor arcade, and yard games! As always, the event is FREE to attend and open to all ages.

🔥 BBQ VENDORS 🔥 Jake’s Place Legendary Provisions Mike’s Rollin’ Smoke BBQ Salty Pig

🔥BBQ COMPETITION🔥 A panel of 10 judges will taste 1 Chicken, Pork, and Beef dish from each of our incredibly talented BBQ Vendors. They will deliberate at the festival, and trophies will be awarded. There will also be a special Overall Winner Award which will be comprised of the top finisher in all 3 categories.

🔥 MUSICAL GUESTS 🔥 Famous People 1:00pm – 3:30pm Scattered Smothered and Covered 4:00-7:00pm

🔥 CIRCLES ASHLAND 🔥 Circles Ashland is a local non-profit offering relationship-based, community-driven initiatives that inspire, inform, and equip individuals, families, and community to resolve poverty and thrive. Circles Ashland connects middle- and upper-income community members with motivated people in our community who are experiencing poverty for a two-year, in-depth, and intentional relationship that connects the person in poverty with support, education, networks, and resources in Ashland. We also work to inform the local community about systemic barriers to overcoming poverty and how to eliminate those barriers using strategies that work right here in Ashland. At Circles Ashland, we believe poverty is an issue that requires “all hands on deck”- community residents, businesses, local government, other non-profits, friends, neighbors. Find out more about their great cause here: https://circlesashland-va.org

Let the Hardywood Gingerbread Stout Mania begin early, Hardywood has released their Gingerbread Stout schedule. I’m so old I remember when they only had Gingerbread Stout and everybody was happy with that one. I’ll now shuffle back to rocker muttering about those darn kids.

Hardywood Park Craft Brewery has released the line-up for their 2022 Gingerbread Stout Complete Set. The much anticipated annual release includes twelve Gingerbread Stout variants and the Complete Set receives two packaged cans or bottles of each flavor variation. This year’s set includes:

This exclusive box set is available to the public starting September 12th for online pre-purchase. Members of Hardywood’s Family Tree Beer Club get early access to purchase complete sets, along with pre-purchase opportunities on taproom only releases. Slots in the 2023 Family Tree are open to the public now. Sets are limited and are available for taproom pick-up, Richmond area delivery, and shipping within Virginia.

The Hardywood taproom release schedule is:

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