River City Roundup: Dec. 13, 2021
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As it gets colder outside, several folks choose to keep indoors. But if you are prepared to venture out this week, there is a holiday tour by bike, a cappella getaway music by Road Corner Symphony, an anti-racism bake sale, a Colonial Xmas at Henricus Historic Park and the return of “The Nutcracker.” If you’re keeping house, the Virginia Museum of Heritage & Lifestyle is selecting apart a Christmas vintage on the web. Have a great week!
Is there a better way to rejoice the vacations than nitpicking the precision of a vintage movie? Is Ovaltine seriously excellent for you? (It’s far better than Yoo-hoo.) Cue up your beloved streaming company, enjoy “A Xmas Story,” and then sign up for the instructional team at the Virginia Museum of Historical past & Tradition for an interactive dialogue via teleconference at 7 p.m. on Dec. 14. “Motion picture Mythbusting: A Christmas Tale” will include things like unique company from the Science Museum of Virginia, who will review scenes these as the renowned “triple pet dare” frozen-tongue flagpole incident. The event is absolutely free, but registration is expected.
—Scott Bass, Information Editor
Immediately after stunning viewers on NBC’s “The Sing-Off,” the a cappella group Avenue Corner Symphony performed throughout the state, recorded albums and played profit live shows. Now, the Nashville-centered group is coming to The Tin Pan on Tuesday, Dec. 14, at 6 p.m. Don your ugly Christmas sweater and prepare to hear “Jingle Bells” like you’ve never ever heard it right before. Tickets are $27.50 vaccination playing cards necessary.
—Leah Hincks, Editorial Intern
It is quick to set work out on the again burner all through the hectic holiday time. But I know that I come to feel superior — and much less pressured — if I get a exercise in every single working day. Basket & Bike’s Bicycle the Holiday getaway Lights Excursions are a way to mix vacation festivities with your daily dose of cardio. The 2 1/2-hour tour departs from 1301 E. Cary St. at 3 p.m. Wednesday-Sunday and requires you along metropolis streets, bicycle lanes and a part of the Virginia Money Path. As the sunshine goes down, you will see the downtown skyline illuminated for the holidays. Your journey finishes with a beverage at City Farmhouse. The $95 ticket includes bicycle rental.
—Jessica Ronky Haddad, Editorial Director
The cold, dim woodlands on a bluff overlooking the James River at Henricus Historical Park in Chester will be filled with bonfires and candlelight as the park re-produces a Colonial-period Yuletide with a Candlelit Xmas on Saturday, Dec. 18. Very hot cider will be out there to give you some interior warmth, and madrigal singers will maintain you entertained. The no cost celebration operates from 6 to 8 p.m.
—Tharon Giddens, Lifestyle Editor
1 of Richmond’s most beloved Christmas traditions returns to the Dominion Vitality Center stage with the Richmond Ballet’s “The Nutcracker.” Sign up for Clara and her Nutcracker on their Christmas Eve journey to the Land of Sweets and satisfy the Sugar Plum Fairy and a dancing Russian bear. Choreography is by Stoner Winslet, with new music by Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky carried out by the Richmond Symphony. This is the final option to see this version of the ballet’s beloved generation new costumes and sets will premiere upcoming yr. Matinee and night performances just take put Dec. 18 and 19 (with more reveals by means of Dec. 23). Tickets commence at $25.
—Susan Morgan, R•Home Managing Editor
On Saturday, Dec. 18, from noon to 4 p.m., Richmond Bakers In opposition to Racism will host a holiday break bake sale at The Veil Brewing Co. in Scott’s Addition. The team performs to elevate cash and deliver recognition to organizations that aid makers, farmers, artists and creators of coloration the way they know very best — by firing up their ovens. Proceeds from the sale will profit Venture Group RVA, a forthcoming collecting space from Crystal Stokes of Frank Local community Farm and Andy Waller of Secure Area Industry. At the very last bake sale, I snagged a Sweet Bar Pie from Secco Wine Bar Government Chef Julie Heins that I continue to assume about.
—Eileen Mellon, Foodstuff Editor
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