Kitty Snow, Broker, GRI, C.S. A.
Work: (804) 794-2603
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Work: (804) 794-2603
Cell: (804) 615-1125
kittysnow@comcast.net
Local Events and Activities
Richmond offers entertainment, education and history, found easily through these links. Some are free, like Dogwood Dell, but all are worth a visit. My mom has taken every one of her five kids, all their friends, her grandchildren and anyone else she could drag along, including two hitchhikers from England, on tours, to concerts, to St. John’s Church for the re-enactment of Patrick Henry’s speech and to every historical site in the city. I'm grateful for her example and continue to find Richmond's events and history an amazing array of experiences.
Richmond Folk Festival - Every October, Brown's Island becomes a musical explosion for a weekend. It's an enormous block party with three stages filled with the most incredible music- from Irish to African, blues to bluegrass, cajun to cowboy. And it's FREE. You can sit in on jam sessions and learn the history of genres of folk music. There are kids' events and activities, food and loads of fun. Don't miss this event!
Agecroft Hall - Imagine a 15th Century Elizabethan Tudor manor here in Richmond. Well, forget the imagining part because you don't have to imagine it. You can visit it. Roam its halls and be part of Shakespeare plays, smell the herb gardens and wonder at the imagination of the man who bought this estate, dismantled it and had it shipped to Richmond, where it was reassembled for its new life in the New World. Cool, huh?
The Valentine Richmond History Center (just the Valentine Museum to old-time Richmonders) has preserved Richmond's history for over 100 years and is a great way to "meet" Richmond.
St. John's Church - If you're a Virginia kid, you memorized Patrick Henry's "Give me liberty or give me death" speech in elementary school. You can visit historic St. John's Church on Church Hill and watch the re-enactment of America's call for action, a cry that echoes directly from 1775 to today.
The Virgina Museum of Fine Arts is a world-reknowned museum, with exhibits from Fabrege' (now a special exhibit) to art deco & art nouveau, African to Native American.
There's always something blooming at Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens, which is reason enough for a visit. But special events and exhibits, like the incredible holiday light show to childrens' features and wine tastings make this a site you need to visit often.
The Museum of the Confederacy is a window into life in the mid 1800's. With walking tours, "smuggling dolls", army equipment and exhibits of everyday life and extraordinary times, there's always a new glimpse of life gone by to witness.
I still miss the Braves but the Richmond Flying Squirrels are creeping (flying?) into Richmond fans' hearts slowly but surely. Take me out to the ballgame.
The Virginia Historical Society has been collecting materials since 1831 to record the American experience. Whether reading diaries of individuals, learning how craftsmen worked, or visiting the current exhibit spotlighting the Civil War, you'll learn while enjoying the experience.
Innsbrook After Hours is the place for all sorts of music. Anything from The Monkees to Lyle Lovett to the newest rock, this is a great way to hear your favorite bands and meet friends.
Venture Richmond - This site makes sure you don't miss the good stuff, with a mix of events from parades to the 48 Hour Film Festival. Check it frequently.
Dogwood Dell - OK. This is dear to my heart. The best free entertainment in town. KOS to reggae, opera to Hairspray, it's all here and it's one of Richmond's most fun places. People bring picnics, meet friends and have the best in entertainment under the Richmond sky and in the shelter of the World War I memorial, the Carillon.
The Science Museum of Virginia was the train station we left for school trips to Washington from when I was a kid. Now transformed into a magical world that teaches while entrancing, it's a must-visit ages 3 to 93.
There are truly amazing bands in Richmond. KOS (Kings of Swing, back in the day) started in the early 70's as as a big band group, earning my undying love, but has evolved into a mix of beach, Chicago, and other big brass styles endearing them to Richmonders of all ages.
He's my son-in-law but I loved his music from the first "concert" in a hot, crowded Shockoe Bottom locale...David Shultz and the Skyline is incredible. I guess I can call myself "Realtor to the Band" since I sold both David and Marcus their houses. That's even better than being their #1 Fan but I'm definitely "with the band."
An offshoot of the above is the band Ophelia (named after the tiny river community where they recorded their first album at my mom's cottage) which is a bit different in sound but amazing as well. And ANOTHER band to look for is the bluegrass hit,River City Band. Grant Hunnicutt, my daughter's life-long friend, moves from Opelia to RCB to his newest venture, River City Sacred Singers, the gospel arm of the band. All these bands are sort of fluid...the members move from one to another gracefully and several sang with Mermaid Skelton (including my daughter Anne) so if you want to hear good Richmond music, check out any of the combinations above.
Richmond City Parks & Recreation is full of places to go and things to do. You can also check the state's site so your day trips never end.
Each of our counties has museums, parks and other facilities you'll want to enjoy so don't forget to follow my link to Chesterfield, Powhatan, Henrico, and all the other nearby localities on the Relocation Information Page. There are plantations along Route 5, Hollywood Cemetery (a favorite of mine) in Oregon Hill, Civil War re-enactments, music festivals, wine-tastings, walking tours of haunted houses and a million other things to do in the Richmond area. And if you run out of ideas, call me. I'll ask my Mom. She knows EVERYTHING about all the fun places to visit.
There are truly amazing bands in Richmond. KOS (Kings of Swing, back in the day) started in the early 70's as as a big band group, earning my undying love, but has evolved into a mix of beach, Chicago, and other big brass styles endearing them to Richmonders of all ages.
He's my son-in-law but I loved his music from the first "concert" in a hot, crowded Shockoe Bottom locale...David Shultz and the Skyline is incredible. I guess I can call myself "Realtor to the Band" since I sold both David and Marcus their houses. That's even better than being their #1 Fan but I'm definitely "with the band."
An offshoot of the above is the band Ophelia (named after the tiny river community where they recorded their first album at my mom's cottage) which is a bit different in sound but amazing as well. And ANOTHER band to look for is the bluegrass hit,River City Band. Grant Hunnicutt, my daughter's life-long friend, moves from Opelia to RCB to his newest venture, River City Sacred Singers, the gospel arm of the band. All these bands are sort of fluid...the members move from one to another gracefully and several sang with Mermaid Skelton (including my daughter Anne) so if you want to hear good Richmond music, check out any of the combinations above.
Richmond City Parks & Recreation is full of places to go and things to do. You can also check the state's site so your day trips never end.
Each of our counties has museums, parks and other facilities you'll want to enjoy so don't forget to follow my link to Chesterfield, Powhatan, Henrico, and all the other nearby localities on the Relocation Information Page. There are plantations along Route 5, Hollywood Cemetery (a favorite of mine) in Oregon Hill, Civil War re-enactments, music festivals, wine-tastings, walking tours of haunted houses and a million other things to do in the Richmond area. And if you run out of ideas, call me. I'll ask my Mom. She knows EVERYTHING about all the fun places to visit.
