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Exploring Richmond’s Church Hill: Bakeries, History, and More

by Hope Cartwright

Echoes of Valor

by Dawn Klavon

These spots deliver some of the state’s best fries

by Staff

Biophilic Design

by Madeline Mayhood

Talk with Author Jennifer Ackerman

by Larry Bleiberg

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VCCA—Annual Gala

AMHERST: Artists’ Residence/Mt. San Angelo Lively music and fragrant flowers filled the air as the Virginia Center for the Creative Arts (VCCA) hosted its annual gala on June 15. The Studio Barn on the campus of the VCCA’s Mt. San Angelo artists’ residence was transformed into a Havana Nights–themed event that featured a Latin soundtrack […]
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These Virginia Cities are Tops for Retirees

The golden years are about living your best life in ways you prioritize—be it weather, cost of living, or access to amenities like restaurants, golf courses, fitness facilities, and healthcare.  With proximity to the mountains and coastline, Virginia is a nature lover’s mecca. And it’s one of the few states that counts Washington, D.C., as […]
by Madeline Mayhood

Secretariat is Home at Last and Cast in Bronze

People call Secretariat Virginia’s greatest athlete for good reason. The thoroughbred racehorse, foaled near Ashland at Meadow Stables, not only won the American Triple Crown in 1973 but set and still holds the record in all three of its races. Yet, until recently, all monuments dedicated to Big Red were found outside his home state. […]
by Hope Cartwright

Restoration of 17-Century Ship in Virginia Sets Sails

—By Katie Farthing With the winds of hope and prosperity filling its sails, the Susan Constant landed at Jamestown in 1607 with 54 Englishmen aboard hoping for glory and gold.   Fast forward 400 years, the original three-masted square rig has long since disappeared, but her lore has remained a vital connection to Virginia’s past, […]
by Staff

Colonial Recipes for Founding Father-Approved Cocktails

Modern drinkers, meet the spirited Colonial cocktails of America’s early days. From Cherry Bounce to Paul Revere’s Lantern, these historic cocktails were bold enough for Revolutionary War heroes and refined enough for Founding Fathers. Now, they offer Virginians a unique way to toast the past. Cherry Bounce From George Washington’s Mount Vernon 10–11 pounds fresh […]
by Hope Cartwright

A Charlie Brown Christmas Cocktail from Vault & Cellar

This yummy yuletide creation comes from Cami Buracker, head bartender at Vault & Cellar in Middletown. After a few sips, you may find yourself with a milk mustache, kindling a nostalgic nod to a certain character from the familiar Christmas classic. Add the first three ingredients to a shaker, add ice, and shake. Garnish with […]
by Hope Cartwright

Yule Brynner: A Festive Cocktail to Brighten Your Holiday Season

Yule Brynner This colorful, fruity seasonal sensation is “a drink that smells as good as it tastes,” says Genaro Amaya, bartender at Marigold at Keswick Hall outside Charlottesville. And its low ABV offers a light, refreshing contrast to the indulgences and heavy sweets of the holiday season. Build in a shaker, add ice, and shake. […]
by Hope Cartwright

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