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Monday, April 7th, 2025
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Good morning, Richmond. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 7th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On Sunday, 25 children and their families received custom adaptive bikes and riding lessons at AMF Bakery on West Laburnum Avenue as part of a program by REACHcycles— a nonprofit founded by Army veteran James Howard to help kids ride. 6 News
- ➤ Ashland Fourth Fridays returns every fourth Friday from May to August with free concerts, artisan vendors and farm-to-table food in historic downtown Ashland. The event will offer extended boutique hours, live music by groups like The Generations Trio and Life Support — and a song contest that awards a recording session, a live performance and radio airplay on K101.2 POP. 12 On Your Side
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts opened its new exhibition 'Frida: Beyond the Myth' on Saturday with a free event called ¡FridaFest!—featuring art demonstrations, live music, and food trucks in its Robins Sculpture Garden and Cochrane Atrium. The show runs through Sept. 28 and displays more than 60 works—along with photographs that connect visitors with Frida Kahlo’s art and heritage. 6 News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Students in a 10th grade class at The Steward School painted ceramic butterflies provided by the Virginia Holocaust Museum on East Cary Street as part of The Butterfly Project, which memorializes the 1.5 million children killed in the Holocaust. Their painted pieces will be fired in a kiln and added to a new memorial mural — a project that lets the students connect with history. Richmond Magazine
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Richmond City Hall is a taxpayer-funded building that limits access to most offices for safety—only public services on the first floor are readily available. An attorney explained that the city’s security measures are legal because the facility is treated like private property. Richmond Times-Dispatch
- ➤ Today, city officials at Richmond City Hall will review a proposed $3 billion spending plan and water outage findings—while School Board meetings address salary increases, school start changes and adjustments to Head Start seats. County meetings later this week in Chesterfield, Hanover and Henrico will discuss budget proposals, superintendent appointments and tax rate changes—including a potential hike on data center equipment fees. VPM
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Henrico Sports and Events Center hosted the NWBA Junior Division championships from April 4-6 and will host the Adult Division championships from April 11-13 as 1,200 athletes from 38 states compete in five championship games over two weekends—hundreds of fans are drawn to the event and local hotels and restaurants expect more visitors. 12 On Your Side
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Tre. Charles Live Performance
6-7:30 p.m. — The Branch Museum of Design — Ticket includes hors d'oeuvres and wine — Experience the soulful sounds of Tre. Charles blending R&B and indie vibes.
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Live Dead and Brothers Concert
7:30-9:30 PM — The National — Ticket prices vary — Experience a mesmerizing journey through psychedelic blues and the essence of jam band music.
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Tristan Dougherty Concert
6 PM — Triple Crossing Beer - Fulton — Free entry — Experience the soothing folk melodies of Richmond's own Tristan Dougherty while enjoying craft brews.
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The Hot Seats Concert
6-9 p.m. — Hardywood Park Craft Brewery — Entry fee not listed — Enjoy a lively evening of stringband music with a group known for their energetic performances.
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AWOLNATION with Bryce Fox
7-9 p.m. — The National — Tickets available — Enjoy an electrifying performance by AWOLNATION featuring special guest Bryce Fox.
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A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical
7:30-9 p.m. — Altria Theater — Tickets needed — Experience the uplifting true story of Neil Diamond's journey from Brooklyn kid to rock icon.
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Spring 2025 Career & Resource Fair
10 a.m. – 3 p.m. — Southside Community Services Center — Free entry — Explore diverse career opportunities and community resources in one event.
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Valerie June Concert
7:30-9:00 p.m. — The National — Ticket prices vary — Experience the enchanting sound of Valerie June's distinctive voice and singing style.
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Candlelight: The Best of Hans Zimmer
6:30-9:15 p.m. — Bolling Haxall House — Tickets available — Experience a magical evening of classical music lit by candlelight featuring the works of Hans Zimmer.
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Maddy O'Neal Live
7-10:30 p.m. — Ember Music Hall — Ticket prices vary — Experience the launch of Maddy O'Neal's new self-titled project in an unforgettable night of music.
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