Hello Tuesday.
May 21 2024
Who doesn’t love house-hunting — or maybe more like house-ogling — in their free time? 🏠
Whether you’re manifesting or are in the market, we’ve gathered 10 extravagant homes in the greater Richmond area that could be yours. They’ll only set you back a few million. 💸
1 W. Main St. | Screen record from NextHome Advantage website
1 W. Main St.
6BR | 5.5BA | $2,290,000 | Built in 1841, the Ellen Glasgow House was the Greek Revival safe haven for the Pulitzer Prize-winning author. It’s also beyond cozy with 13 ornate fireplaces.
211 Ross Rd. | Screen record from Zillow
211 Ross Rd.
5BR | 6BA | $3,450,000 | Built by Patrick Henry’s half brother in 1750, this Fairfield residence sits on over seven acres and features 17-foot ceilings, a guest house, and a saltwater pool.
4300 Sulgrave Rd. | Screen record from Sue Farrell website
4300 Sulgrave Rd.
5BR | 5BA, 4 HALF | $4,150,000 | This Windsor Farms estate boasts a solarium, pool house, and an elevator.
We’re not done yet. Check out even more million dollar listings using the button below.
Which million-dollar listing are you daydreaming about?
- 1 W. Main St.
- 211 Ross Rd.
- 4300 Sulgrave Rd.
- I've got my eye on one of the others
Today
- Ron Gallo & Post Animal | Tues., Nov. 16 | 7 p.m. | Richmond Music Hall, 619 E. Main St. | $15 | The show also features Why Bonnie. 🎶
- Zach Person | Tues., Nov. 16 | 7 p.m. | The Camel, 1621 W. Broad St. | $12 | Experience the “Let’s Get Loud” tour.
- The Spill Canvas | Tues., Nov. 16 | 7 p.m. | The Canal Club,1545 E. Cary St. | $18+ | Rock out with this alternative emo band.
Wednesday
Thursday
- Sunset Solo: Mackenzie Roark | Thurs., Nov. 18 | 6:30 p.m. | Starr Hill Brewery, 3406 W. Leigh St. | Free | Rooftop music, Intergalactic Tacos + beer. 🍺
- Travis Elliott | Thurs., Nov. 18 | 7 p.m. | Main Line Brewery, 1603 Ownby Ln. | Free | Rock out with the Charlottesville local at this dog-friendly event. 🎶
Friday
- Public Coffee Tasting | Fri., Nov. 19 | 10:30 a.m. | Blanchard’s Coffee Cafe, 26 N. Morris St. | Free, RSVP | Sip local and try 3 of Blanchards current coffee flavors. ☕
- Craft + Design Online | Fri., Nov. 19-Sun., Nov. 21 | All day | Online | $10 suggested donation | Check out the work of over 100 artists from all over the country.
We have a monthly guide filled with events + activities you can plan for in advance. Click the button below to bookmark ideas for upcoming date nights, family outings, and time with friends.
Weather
- 58º | Partly cloudy | 3% chance of rain
Civic
- The city, in partnership with Venture Richmond, will host a ribbon cutting for a new parklet in Jackson Ward tomorrow at 2 p.m. The space is part of a project at the intersection of Brook Rd. + W. Marshall St. that included a pedestrian plaza and new street mural. Read our story on the mural here.
Development
- The owner of the building that houses Ironclad Coffee Roasters in Shockoe Bottom has purchased land adjacent to the shop. Ironclad’s owner, Ryan O’Rourke, told Richmond BizSense about his plans for the parcel, which will have seating for customers + may host outdoor concerts in the future. ☕️ (Richmond BizSense)
Concert
- Wouldn’t it be nice to see The Beach Boys live in concert? The Rock n’ Roll Hall of Famers are coming to Dominion Energy Center on February 1. Tickets go on sale this Friday at 10 a.m. and start at $55. Pro tip: Energy Center newsletter subscribers get access to ticket presales. 🏖
Holiday
- The Dominion Energy Christmas Parade will return on Sat., Dec. 4. Various floats, balloons, marching bands, and Legendary Santa will join the festive march. The parade down Broad Street starts at the Science Museum at 10 a.m. and finishes at 7th Street near the Richmond Coliseum. 🎄
Sports
- The UR football team will face William & Mary in the Capital Cup game this Saturday at 3:30 p.m. in Williamsburg. The Spiders are coming off a three-game winning streak and are 5-5 overall. Fans can watch the game on FloFootball or listen by tuning into ESPN 106.1 FM. 🏈
Arts
- SCRAP Creative Reuse is looking for coloring pages to be featured in their end of the year fundraiser. Submissions must be 8.5x11 paper size + black and white. Participants can submit their pages at Scrap’s Northside shop or through email by Wed., Nov. 24.
Pets
- Richmond Animal Care and Control is searching for volunteers to take in animals over Thanksgiving. Potential foster families should not have any other pets + need to plan on being home for the holidays. If you’re interested, send them an email. 🐶
Cause
- The artists at Black Rabbit Tattoo are hosting a Toys for Tats event to support the local nonprofit FRIENDS. On December 11, bring a new, unwrapped toy — worth $20 or more, please — to the shop and get a free tattoo from a pre-drawn flash sheet. 🎁
Edu
- South University, Richmond is starting a new program to support the mental health of the city’s first responders. Representatives from the university’s Clinical Mental Health Counseling program will begin bi-monthly visits with Richmond Ambulance Authority staff in order to discuss mental health and well-being.
Coronavirus
- VCU researchers are attempting to engineer a mask that captures + kills microbes. Dr. Wei-Ning Wang, Dr. Ping Xu, and doctoral student Zan Zhu are leading the study to develop the three-layer mask, which works by using an outer layer of electrospun nanofibers to eliminate virus cells. 🐏 (VCU News)
Read
- Fall may have officially begun in September — but Richmond’s trees didn’t get the message. NBC12 did an investigation into why the leaves have been changing color later in the season. According to UR professor Stephanie Spera, the warmer-than-average October didn’t give trees the cue to stop photosynthesizing. 🍂 (NBC12)
Community
- To give back this holiday season, local food delivery company Sous Casa is launching special edition Thanksgiving bowls (think: turkey, mashed potatoes with gravy, stuffing + green beans) to purchase for yourself or someone in need. Donation bowls are just $3.50, and orders open Mon., Nov. 15. 🍲 Ⓟ
Finance
- Wise Bread’s high-paying cash back card has no annual fee and an easy $200 bonus after spending just $500 in the first 3 months. (That's like getting 40% cash back on the next $500 you spend). Bonus: There’s 0% interest on purchases until 2023. 💳 Ⓟ
Soul Taco has no trouble getting into the holiday spirit. They shared a step-by-step video on the creation of the Turducken Taco — complete with charred lime and fennel slaw + cranberry aioli. 🌮
We admire the creative combos in this taco. Let us know your favorite Thanksgiving dish, whether it’s a traditional favorite or an unexpected addition.
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We asked about what Hollywood stars you’ve seen in Richmond and we realized our readers are pretty much famous at this point. Reader Michele told us she was an extra in “Dopesick” and met Mare Winningham at the VMFA during the shoot.
Reader Monique M. saw Meg Ryan near the Capitol, who directed + starred in the World War II film “Ithaca” in 2014. Monique added that Ewan McGregor was at The Lily Pad around Halloween for the filming of “Raymond and Ray.”
And for a quick music mention, reader Gabby R. saw Bruce Springsteen at Mamma Zu about 10 years ago. Talk about the glory days.
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