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Friday, March 7th, 2025
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Good morning, Richmond. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 7th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The inaugural Jacob’s Chance Classic Pickleball Tournament in Richmond aims to support individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities by funding sports and life skills programs. 6 News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Cirque Musica: Symphonic!, blending circus performances with live symphony orchestra music, will be presented at the Dominion Energy Center on March 15. RVAHub
- ➤ The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts is set to expand with a 12,000-square-foot storage space after the Richmond zoning appeals board dismissed opposition from local residents. 12 On Your Side
- ➤ Richmond Shakespeare at the Dominion Energy Center presents 'The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged),' a fast-paced comedy that encapsulates all 37 of Shakespeare's plays into a single entertaining evening. Richmond Magazine
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Baker's Crust is closing at Short Pump Town Center to make room for a new Lucky AF sushi restaurant by early 2026. 6 News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The 'No Hate BMX Tour' visited Powhatan High School to showcase high-energy BMX performances, aiming to promote positivity, combat bullying, and encourage the pursuit of passions. 6 News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ VCU Health unveiled a mural and renamed its medical education center auditorium to honor Bruce Oliver Tucker, aiming to reconcile with the past and celebrate his legacy in medical history. Virginia Commonwealth University
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Richmond's culinary scene thrives with new projects like Lafayette Tavern by the Giavoses, pop-up events, and the return of the Richmond Black Restaurant Experience, showcasing the city's vibrant and diverse food offerings. Richmond Magazine
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Tristan Dougherty Live at Hardywood Park Craft Brewery
Folk musician Tristan Dougherty, known for his meditative guitar playing and innovative arrangements, will perform live, showcasing his unique sound influenced by indie, classic country, and Appalachian music.
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Richmond Symphony Presents Tchaikovsky's 5th Symphony
The Richmond Symphony, conducted by Valentina Peleggi, performs Tchaikovsky's 5th Symphony alongside a newly commissioned work by Conni Ellisor, featuring violinist Inmo Yang playing Higdon's Pulitzer Prize-winning Violin Concerto and Massenet's Meditation.
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Bright Eyes Live Performance
Indie-rock band Bright Eyes, featuring special guest Merce Lemon, will perform live at The National in Richmond.
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An Evening with Jim Messina
Jim Messina, renowned musician and member of iconic bands like Buffalo Springfield and Loggins & Messina, will perform live at The Tin Pan in Richmond, VA.
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Peña Verde: A Fusion of Global Folk Styles
Peña Verde offers a unique blend of creativity and cultural traditions through a rich tapestry of global folk music and acoustic practices.
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Lunar New Year Pop-Up Dinner with KOBOP
Celebrate the Year of the Snake with a family-style dinner featuring a multi-course menu crafted by Chef Jason Song, including Korean BBQ and banchan, at Mise En Place.
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Gimme Gimme Disco: A 70's Themed Dance Party in Richmond
Experience America's largest disco party inspired by ABBA at The Canal Club, featuring a vibrant 70's dance atmosphere.
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Cirque Musica Symphonic Performance
The Richmond Symphony collaborates with Cirque Musica to present a breathtaking display of aerial acrobatics, accompanied by live orchestral music at the Carpenter Theatre.
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Folk Music Live: Tristan Dougherty Concert
Tristan Dougherty, a folk musician from Richmond, Virginia, will perform an evening of meditative finger-style guitar and storytelling at Trapezium Brewing Co.
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Bucko Live at Shockoe Sessions
Experience a live performance from the internationally acclaimed honky-tonk goof-rock group, Bucko, as part of a weekly concert series showcasing Virginia's musical talent at In Your Ear Studios.
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