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A Conversation with Best-Selling Author David Baldacci
7+ hour, 21+ min ago (624+ words) Baldacci is a Virginian through and through. A Henrico High School grad, with family roots in Dickenson County, an undergraduate degree from VCU, and a law degree from UVA'and with more than 50 books now published'he's amassed millions of fans around…...
Inside Ken Burns" Documentary with David Schmidt and Sarah Botstein
1+ day, 8+ hour ago (657+ words) David Schmidt spent his childhood doing more than reading about history in textbooks: He lived it." Growing up in James City County, Schmidt's mother enrolled him in programs at Colonial Williamsburg, and by age 7, he was participating in the living…...
Imagining Best Products at The Branch Museum of Design
2+ day, 7+ hour ago (112+ words) Architecture is rarely this much fun," says architect Don O'Keefe, the exhibition's curator. You don't need to know architectural history to understand what makes them special." Best is a Richmond story, but it connects to much bigger currents in the…...
Baltik's Bagel Rises to the Top at New York Bagel Fest
3+ day, 8+ hour ago (142+ words) It's no secret that New York City has some of the best bagels in the world. So when a Richmond-based shop walked into New York's Bagel Fest 2025 and left with the People's Choice Award, you know their bagels are serious....
Eastern Mennonite School's Experiential Terms
3+ day, 9+ hour ago (158+ words) Students in grades 612 at Harrisonburg's Eastern Mennonite School venture out into the world for one-of-a-kind immersive learning experiences each spring. The four-day, three-night Experiential Term encourages scholars to plan special group adventures that bring shared classroom interests to life." Past…...
Mah Jongg's Resurgence in Virginia
4+ day, 5+ hour ago (220+ words) Now Lange teaches mahjong to private groups and hosts classes anywhere there's an invitation. The latest is The Tides Inn in Irvington. Picture three days of tantalizing food, breathtaking water views, and lots of mahjong. There are two different types…...
Where to Honor Fallen Heroes This Memorial Day
4+ day, 18+ hour ago (578+ words) Whether or not you have ties to the military, honor those who died fighting for our country this Memorial Day and reflect upon their sacrifices as we, as a nation, remember our fallen heroes" lives and legacies." 305 U. S. Ave. , Culpeper May…...
USA Today Readers Name Abingdon a Top Foodie Destinations
5+ day, 5+ min ago (138+ words) Virginia Living USA Today Readers Name Abingdon a Top Foodie Destinations USA Today's annual Readers' Choice Awards highlight top small-town destinations from around the country'and Abingdon took a spot on the podium in the food scene category for 2025. The designation…...
Art Festivals Happening Across Virginia
4+ day, 18+ hour ago (194+ words) May 14 and May 15, 48 p. m. Located on these blocks: 20002500 Hanover Ave. , 22002500 Grove Ave. A delightful collection of more than 150 artisan vendors set up their creative wares on the sidewalks of two streets in the Fan District, one of Richmond's most charming historic…...
Celebrating AAPI Month at Fairfax's Asian Festival on Main
4+ day, 20+ hour ago (262+ words) Old Town Fairfax's Asian Festival on Main returns on May 17 to celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. For one day only, attendees can immerse themselves in a diverse range of Asian cuisines, including Thai, Filipino, Japanese, Chinese, Korean,…...