Meet this week's guest editor, Suzanne Burns, owner of Humble Haven Yoga! Suzanne is here to deliver her recommendations for celebrating community in the River City. In addition to being a mom of three (or four if you count her adorable pup), Suzanne founded Humble Haven Yoga in 2013 and opened its first brick and mortar location in Shockoe Bottom in January 2016. Suzanne lives her purpose through creating equitable opportunities in education, employment, wellness, and beyond for individuals with developmental disabilities.
Take it away, Suzanne ...
A Tablespoonfull
of Sugar
I’ve been working with the special needs and diverse ability community since I was in high school. Fast forward to the present and I’m lucky to be a mom to my four-year-old daughter, June, who has Down syndrome. I’m a strong believer in building and supporting local businesses and organizations that prioritize equitable employment opportunities for individuals with developmental disabilities.
One of my favorite weekend activities is to visit Tablespoons Bakery with my family. You can grab some cookies, muffins, and coffee and sit on their patio or venture into their enclosed playground. If you’re a cookie dough fan, try their cookie dough cone!
I’m a strong believer that movement and community are two very important ingredients to the recipe for feeling well and joyful in your day-to-day life. One of my favorite places to visit outside of Humble Haven is The Well Collective located at 13 S 13th Street in the heart of Shockoe Bottom.
The Well Collective is a space for conscious community that offers intergenerational wellness, equitable healing modalities, educational workshops and an apothecary. Check out Heated Power Yoga with Charles on 5/11, Asana Pranayama and Meditation, or Heated Move + Breathe on 5/13. Can’t make one of those? Check out their schedule and hours for another time to visit.
Vitals:
Heated Power Yoga with Charles / The Well Collective / 13 S. 13th Street / Thursday, May 11 at 6:15 pm
RVA
Big Market
My family and I live in the Northside of the city and venture often to the RVA Big Market at Bryan Park on Saturdays. If you’re traveling in from other parts of Richmond, Bryan Park offers lots of parking within the park or even in the surrounding neighborhoods where you can take a short walk in.
Two of our favorite vendors to visit are Ryba’s Pierogis and JAMs Cakery. You won’t be disappointed with anything you order, but when visiting our friends at Rybas, try the pastrami and swiss pierogis and one of their made-to-order breakfast sandwiches. When visiting JAMs, the chocolate chip cookies are our go-to faves.
Vitals:
RVA Big Market / Bryan Park - 4308 Hermitage Road, Richmond / Saturdays, 8 am - 12 pm
More About Humble Haven Yoga
Humble Haven aims to bring together diverse groups of people to experience something outside of routine life — offering flexibility and expression as a way of living through versatile daily classes and community events. Located just west of the city in the Reynolds Crossing shopping center (corner of Glenside Dr. and Forest Ave.), Humble Haven offers a combination of yoga and strength-based classes that compliment one another in style of movement and strive to meet each individual where they are on any given day and at any phase or stage of life.
Next month, Humble Haven is expanding to add an additional room where they'll hold daily Bootcamp classes to build strength, weekly Yin classes to slow it down, and they'll be launching a program specifically for children and young adults with special needs - the first of its kind in Richmond. Class offerings for individuals with developmental disabilities will range from one-on-one instruction to small group. These offerings will be available late summer and early fall. Visit the studio and follow along on their social accounts (@humblehavenyoga) for the latest!
Meet this week's guest editor, Myles Brown, owner of MYLO Video Productions! Myles is ready to serve up his recommendations for exploring and celebrating the River City. A musical artist and filmmaker from Richmond, Myles focuses on how self-expression, music, vulnerability, honest conversations, and escapism through nature can lead to a stronger and healthier community. You'll find him anywhere and everywhere supporting and contributing to Richmond's creative ecosystem.
Take it away, Myles ...
Locals Only Night -
The Park RVA
This Thursday, local bike club the Broad Street Bullies are hosting an after-ride party and fundraiser at The Park RVA at 7:00 pm. There will be a raffle of items donated by local businesses with all proceeds going to Ignite Richmond Public Schools. Also, I will premiere a new music video and hold a Q&A session for my song “CARTOONS” in the auditorium at The Park beginning at 9:30 pm. This event is open to the public and admission to The Park is free. No tickets are required to view “CARTOONS” in the auditorium. The project will officially release on all streaming platforms on Sunday, May 14th.
Vitals:
Locals Only Night / The Park RVA / 1407 Cummings Dr, Richmond / Thursday, May 4 at 7:00 pm
Soccer Match
Richmond Kickers vs. Union Omaha
On Friday you can find me with the Red Army cheering on our Richmond Kickers! Kickers games are arguably my favorite summer event in the city. There’s nothing like gathering up a group of my friends and walking through Carytown to City Stadium. I grew up playing academy soccer for the Richmond Strikers and eventually played D1 soccer for Notre Dame and UNC Charlotte, so this sport is a huge part of my identity. It’s amazing how passionate Richmond is about the Kickers organization and I’m excited to attend each home game this season.
More than 300 artists from around the country will gather in Byrd Park for the 52nd Annual Arts in the Park to display fine art paintings, metal crafts, jewelry and much more. This nationally-rated juried art show is free and open to the public. Proceeds from the event will support community programs, local parks, the public library, and the school system. I’m not exactly sure what to expect, but I may bring my camera and my drone to document what I observe. That’s typically what I do at Richmond events, so I’m excited to see what I can put together!
Vitals:
Arts in the Park / Byrd Park – 1301 Blanton Avenue, Richmond / Saturday, May 6, 11 am – 6 pm & Sunday, May 7, 11 am – 5 pm
More About Myles
In addition to being a local creative, filmmaker, and musician, Myles' production company works on a range of highly visible projects. His work has been featured on the “Own Your Shine” Juneteenth Artist Spotlight series by the Oprah Winfrey Network as well as Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, Chamber RVA, Sports Backers, Maymont, BLK RVA, and more.
Myles' unique filmmaking style formulated after pursuing a degree in Psychology. At UNC Charlotte, he joined a research team that focused on perceived discrimination against African-American college students, as well as the coping mechanisms used to manage these chronic stressors to achieve psychological wellness. Myles infuses similar coping strategies into his work to illuminate experiences that are universally understood. He hopes that telling vulnerable and authentic narratives will promote empathy and interconnectedness in the Richmond community.
Meet this week's guest editor, Anthony Lupesco, owner of Shockoe Atelier! Anthony is ready to serve up his recommendations for exploring and celebrating the place we all love to call home. In addition to running all things Shockoe Atelier, Anthony is a self-proclaimed news junkie, speaks three languages, loves to cook (he makes a mean Carbonara), and travel with his family. In his free time, you can catch him at The Camel listening to live music or trying new restaurants around town. He's also always down for a strong drink at an old dive bar.
Take it away, Anthony ...
Tre. Charles
Currently EP Release
Tonight, we’re super excited to host the Tre. Charles / Currently. EP release, an intimate listening party at our 1623 West Broad Street workshop. Tre. Charles will be performing a stripped back set, revealing the stories that inspired the songs/project, and previewing some unreleased tracks. Doors open at 6:30 at Shockoe Atelier and the show starts at 7:00. Tickets are free, but limited. Hope to see you all there!
My family and I have lived in Northside for 13 years; Porchella is one of the highlights! Created during the height of the pandemic in 2020 as a way for neighbors to safely reconnect and listen to music, Porchella brings the music to the people. It's a "live music walk" around the Bellevue neighborhood where you can catch music on every corner. The real move is to stop by Once Upon a Vine (AKA Bob’s), grab a 6-pack, and enjoy the 30+ porch shows from 12:30 pm - 6:00 pm.
One of my favorite corners in Richmond is a small strip on Jefferson ave in Union Hill. There’s a great park, and Richmond staples like Union Market and Sub Rosa Bakery. This Sunday, a several businesses are hosting a block party from noon to 5 pm. You’ll find me shopping the Freak Flags pop-up at Dear Neighbor, vintage finds from the Annual Spring Market at Pizza Bones, and topping it off with an amazing bowl of Ramen from the newly opened Slurp! Ramen. Definitely worth a visit.
Vitals:
Union Hill Block Party / Jefferson Avenue, Union Hill / Sunday, April 30, noon to 5:00 pm
More About Shockoe Atelier
Anthony and his family established Shockoe Atelier in 2012 with the goal of crafting high-quality jeans by hand, using only the finest denim. Their mission is to produce clothing ethically and preserve the art of handmade craftsmanship. They founded their own workshop in Richmond, where each garment is meticulously cut, sewn, and crafted by their team of makers.
Inspired by traditional European tailoring, their garments and atelier embody a new American workwear. Their products, made in America, reflect the fabric of our society and encapsulate the spirit of the multi-cultural American dream.
Here readers can visit their new location at 1623 West Broad Street in Richmond.
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