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1+ week, 5+ day ago   (243+ words) “For 35 years, Down Home Family Reunion has created a place where culture is experienced across generations rather than simply observed,” said Bell. “Seeing families, artists, community organizations and local businesses gather in Historic Jackson Ward affirmed the importance of keeping…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago   (364+ words) Producer Todd Black will receive the inaugural Career Producer Honor at the 39th annual Virginia Film Festival. Todd Black to Receive Inaugural Career Producer Honor at the 39th Annual Virginia Film Festival (EXCLUSIVE) Producer Todd Black will receive the inaugural Career Producer…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (447+ words) It's fair to get distracted by the sights and smells of all sorts of flashy food at the Kentucky State Fair. You might pass a red sign for a "corn dog crossing" on the way to a much larger moniker…...

1+ mon, 4+ hour ago   (212+ words) Kentucky’s seven remaining drive-ins are: Stanford Drive In Theater & Grill (Lincoln County), Judy Drive In (Mount Sterling), Calvert Drive-In Theater (three and a half hours from Lexington), Bourbon... Here are key takeaways: - Kentucky’s seven remaining drive-ins are: Stanford Drive In…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (249+ words) The Dogwood Dell is a post-Great Depression venue created in Richmond just south of Carytown back in the 1940s, and the space’s summer-long free show series has been running for over 60 years. This past Saturday’s free show featured Richmond local and…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (222+ words) RICHMOND, Va. — Thousands of Richmond residents packed Shockoe Bottom on Sunday for 804 Day, the city's signature annual celebration of local music, arts, food, and community — now in its 4th year. Rebecca Phillips, program recreation supervisor for 804 Day, said the event's mission…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (320+ words) Saturday, Oak Grove hosted the fourth annual Kentucky Bands, Bourbon and Wine Festival, an event that brought together Kentucky distilleries, wineries, breweries, live music, classic cars and local vendors. Held at the War Memorial Walking Trail Park, the festival continued…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (60+ words) Richmond's 3rd annual One World One Humanity Heritagefest drew community members, faith leaders, elected officials, and cultural performers to Masjid Bilal Saturday for a day of unity and cultural celebration. Richmond's 3rd annual One World One Humanity Heritagefest drew community members, faith…...

1+ mon, 4+ week ago   (555+ words) Two numbers, 34, contain one of Richmond’s most historic events and is now forever preserved in a monument at CarMax Park. The masterpiece reflects the bravery of a group of 34 Virginia Union University students who participated in a peaceful sit-in at…...

2+ mon, 1+ day ago   (44+ words) The Thriving Boldheart Foundation held its inaugural back-to-school bash in Richmond Saturday, offering free supplies, haircuts and food to kids. The Thriving Boldheart Foundation held its inaugural back-to-school bash in Richmond Saturday, offering free supplies, haircuts and food to kids....