vol. 113 / Connection 📬Here's to creating connection and kindness in this place we call home.
VOL. 113 / CONNECTION
Social distancingdoesn't mean limiting our connection to community. We're in this together. Be a helper. Be kind. Contribute to the common good. Let's find new and creative ways to form connections even while our current situation requires that we remain apart.
Virtual
House Show
Gather 'round and join the virtual house show every day with some of Richmond’s favorite local artists here to show us that you can’t cancel community. You can’t cancel connection. And you certainly can’t cancel the music that brings us closer to one another, despite physical distance. Hosted live on Facebook and Instagram, each musician picks a spot to play -- from their living room to their front porch to outside by a fire -- and a few of their favorite songs to share. Tune in, sing along, leave a positive comment, and show your support for local musicians with a virtual tip jar. Upcoming performances include Marcus Tenney of Butcher Brown, Kenneka Cook, Eddie Prendergast of the Mikrowaves, Paulo Franco, Høly River, Angelica Garcia, Regan Sprenkle, Richmond Symphony, and more!
A new community journaling experiment, a collaboration between the James River Park System and Richmond Grid, is ready for you to find in a hidden spot along the trail. Get outside, breath in some fresh air, and explore your park! If you can find it, look inside for the “Dear Richmond” journal to leave a note for your fellow neighbors, create a sketch, write a love letter to RVA, leave your hopes for a better future, write the words you need to hear…or simply leave your name. It’s for you to define. Some of the most recent entries in the journal read: "We all come back to the beauty of nature – it heals the soul," "Stay beautiful and wild. We who are in dark places need a place to run where the light still shines," and "Amongst all this chaos, this park system is my sanctuary."
"It sure is a weird time right now but we don’t want to let that hurt our favorite eating and drinking spots," explains Justin Bajan, co-founder of Familiar Creatures, a Richmond based ad agency that recently launched Keep Calm and Nom Nom. Justin and his team are encouraging Richmonders to visit this handy new site to buy gift cards from local RVA establishments for future use. "We created Keep Calm and Nom Nom so people can show their support. Buy a gift card today, and enjoy your meal later." Simply browse the hyperlinked logos on the site organized by neighborhood and give some love to your favorite local establishments.
Who: You and thousands of Richmonders
What: #ServingOurSeversRVA Virtual Happy Hour Fundraiser
When: Friday, March 20
Where: Literally anywhere with WiFi or cell phone service
Why: As the food industry has come to a halt, a massive group of people are left wondering how they’ll pay rent and car payments and put food on their own tables. Our servers need your support.
How: TEXT "DONATE" AND THE AMOUNT TO #804-518-8333 (ex: DONATE $5)
