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VOL. 17  /  DEFROST Last week's Here.Happening was a blast! There's already another on the horizon, so stay tuned. If yesterday’s snow brought fears of another bomb cyclone, worry not. Warmer temps and an eclectic mix of happenings are on the horizon. Read on. Oh, and that staycation we mentioned last week? New plan: February. Sunday Night Series Hmm, we've covered a lot of red meat in recent weeks… it's Whole30-friendly, right? Anyways, there's good reason for this. The team at alpine eatery Brenner Pass and sister café Chairlift seems to be settling in because they're spreading their capable wings. Chairlift is kicking off a Sunday dinner series. This week's theme: Parisian steakhouse, complete with a 21-day aged ribeye and grand macaron. Act fast; only a handful of seats are still available. P.S. Have you made it to Chairlift's Friday night Raclette?!   Vitals: Sunday, January 21 / 6-10pm eventbrite.com/e/chairlift-dinner-series-chateau-de-lentrecote-tickets-41647548940 Making Space For Women Perhaps you've heard rumblings of The Broad? Now is time to pay attention because February 2, The Broad opens its doors. Sorry gents, this one is ladies only. With a mission to make space for women (timely, no?), The Broad will act as a workspace, a clubhouse, and a community center for its members. Don't mistake it for a co-working space. This is a real conversation starter. The 2,500-square-foot space is being designed by Flourish Spaces, so you know it's going to be good. Check their Instagram for previews of the space. A few Founding Broad memberships are still available, giving you an advantageous rate.   Vitals: wethebroad.com instagram.com/wethebroad Poe Party We love to boast of Richmond’s food, music and art. But we might talk about Richmond’s quirks the most. Like how it’s home to the world’s largest celebration of Edgar Allen Poe’s birthday. The Poe Museum’s Saturday shindig will be packed with live music, performances, tours - and cake, of course. Tickets are only $8, so grab your literature-loving friends and take advantage of the museum and neighborhood walking tours. Stick around until midnight to toast to the man of honor with champagne in the Shrine!   Vitals: Saturday, January 20 / 12pm-12am poemuseum.org/birthday-bash

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VOL. 16   /  SKILLS Are you joining for our Here.Happening this Sunday?! It will warm you right up... This is also a private event, just for us; check the description below for the password. The best reasons to venture out are below, whatever weather we're thrown. Next week's newsletter: staycation! Who needs a break? Jewish Food Festival Richmond's tradition of food festivals is strong, fortunately for all of us. We get tastes of so many cuisines while supporting key culture institutions in our community. This weekend, the 11th Annual Richmond Jewish Food Festival at the Weinstein JCC is on! We like this as a dash-and-dine option - by that we mean: pay for your food and bring it home for lunch or dinner. Recommendation: order a little bit of everything, gather a group, and try it all! Be ready to patiently and graciously battle it out in the parking lot.   Vitals: January 14-15 / 11:30am-7:30pm richmondjewishfoodfestival.com You're Invited! There are just a few spots left for our Braising for Beginners class this Sunday! We're pumped because Belmont Butchery is opening up their shop just for us. Given the bomb cyclone temperatures, how does a stew with fall-apart braised beef sound? Come out and cozy up as we learn techniques from the experts, enjoy a generous sampling of recipes, and finish with a complementary beverage. Take the class, then plot a dinner party to show off your skills! Tickets are $25; use password EatMeat.   Vitals: Sunday, January 14 / 1-3pm eventbrite.com/e/braising-for-beginners-with-here-tickets-41627741696?aff= Futures: Work of Art Speaking of skills, now is a great time to sign up for a class at the Visual Arts Center; they just released their spring catalog that offers more than 200 adult classes. Whether you're knocking out a new resolution or advancing an existing talent, you'll easily find a format that fits your schedule: multi-week, intensive, or First Friday samplers. And the subjects? Learn how to use that fancy camera - very practical in our Instagram generation. Tintype photography or Super 8 Filmmaking: less practical, but serious fun. Screen printing and planters are so hot right now. And jewelry-making?!   Vitals: visarts.org/classes-camps/adult-classes

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VOL. 15   /  RENEWAL This week, we wanted to share a few sources of inspiration to fuel you well into the new year - including our first Here.Happening of 2018! Also, a thought-provoking word on the value in making habits over resolutions, written by Richmond's Justin Earley. Welcome to 2018! Braising for Beginners For our first Here.Happening of 2018, Belmont Butchery is hosting a private Braising for Beginners class just for us! We'll learn how to braise a few cuts of meat, try the recipes, and wash it all down with a well-paired beverage. Braising looks impressive but is actually pretty simple; let this class inspire your next cozy dinner party this winter. Tickets are $25; use password EatMeat. This is a small class, but we have a bigger event coming up in a few weeks…   Vitals: Sunday, January 14 / 1-3pm eventbrite.com/e/braising-for-beginners-with-here-tickets-41627741696?aff= Freedom Ruck This Friday at 7:30am, Vic Wise and five men will set off from the Virginia War Memorial for Freedom Ruck. They will ruck (walk with weighted rucksacks) 100 miles in just 48 hours, all the way to Arlington National Cemetery, as a public display of thanks to the military. It's going to be brutally cold, heightening this already formidable challenge. And you thought you were cold... Follow their progress on social media, cheer them on, and donate to The Navy SEAL Foundation. Witnessing their commitment will make you wonder what you're really capable of. Answer: more.   Vitals: January 5-7 instagram.com/freedomruck facebook.com/FreedomRuck Creative Mornings Creative Mornings is a monthly breakfast lecture series in which various amazing Richmonders touch on topics like compassion, transparency, magic. Look to this event as an opportunity to jolt your day-to-day with a fresh perspective. Next up: Erin Mahone will address Anxiety on January 19. Tickets are free and include coffee/breakfast, but be sure to reserve one promptly the Monday before each event. If you can't attend, videos of the lectures are available online afterward. A few of our favorites come from Mickael Broth, Evrim Dogu, Katherine Wintsch and Tim O'Toole & Will Ritter.   Vitals: Friday, January 19 / 8:30-10am creativemornings.com/cities/rva