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Exhibit explores Virginia’s Vietnam War experiences

Medals, letters, protest banners and personal keepsakes tell the stories of Virginians whose lives were shaped by the Vietnam War in a new exhibition at the Virginia Museum of History & Culture.

Virginia Holocaust Museum completes major renovation, adds new theater

The Virginia Holocaust Museum recently completed a significant renovation, marking its most extensive update since the museum’s inception. The renovated space, located in a 1896 tobacco warehouse in the Shockoe Bottom district, enhances the museum’s ability to educate visitors on …

“MathAlive!” exhibition nears final days at Science Museum

The Science Museum of Virginia’s touring exhibition “MathAlive!” closes this Sunday, Jan. 12, providing visitors this weekend the chance to explore the interactive display showcasing the connections between mathematics and music, sports, movies and games.

Library of Virginia to host virtual talk on historic mapping project

The Library of Virginia will present a virtual talk Jan. 22 from noon to 1 p.m., focusing on the 19th century mapping project that led to the creation of the first official map of the Commonwealth of Virginia. The talk …

Latin Ballet presents ‘Legend of the Poinsettia’ for 24th year

The Latin Ballet of Virginia will celebrate the 24th anniversary of its holiday production, “Legend of the Poinsettia,” with performances scheduled from Jan. 9 through 12 at the Perkinson Center for the Arts in Chester.

2024: A look back in photos

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Netflix’s ‘Missing You’ lands in time for New Year’s binge watch

It’s Netflix’s resolution every new year to give viewers a head scratcher in January.

Christmas Memories

Holiday memories are shaped by the families we hold dear — whether they are the families we are born into or the ones we build through the bonds formed at church, work, or through social connections.

Richmond Symphony teams up with Butcher Brown to celebrate Black film scores

The classically trained musicians of the Richmond Symphony are preparing to share the stage with hometown heroes Butcher Brown, weaving together two musical worlds to breathe new life into some of Black cinema’s most memorable soundtracks.

‘Threads of Humanity’ explores homelessness through art at museum

Liberated Arts Foundation is presenting a pop-up exhibition highlighting the stories of homelessness with contemporary artwork at the Black History Museum & Cultural Center of Virginia.

Drums, dance, and community unity take center stage at Kwanzaa

Drums will echo and vibrant traditions will take center stage as the Richmond Kwanzaa Kollective hosts its 18th Annual Kwanzaa Afrikan Heritage Celebration on Dec. 27 at Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School, 1000 Mosby St.

Small business markets, bazaars to shop this holiday season

Looking to find unique, thoughtful gifts for loved ones while supporting small businesses this holiday season?

Kwanzaa festival celebrates African American culture

The Elegba Folklore Society will host its annual Capital City Kwanzaa Festival on Dec. 28, offering a daylong celebration of African American culture and heritage.

GardenFest of Lights tops USA Today’s ranking with holiday display

Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden has again topped USA Today’s ranking of botanical garden holiday light displays, drawing national recognition for its elaborate nighttime spectacle.

Annual Dominion Energy Christmas Parade returns

Richmond’s annual Dominion Energy Christmas Parade returns Dec. 7, celebrating its 41st year with the theme “Christmas Wishes.”

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