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Joan Tupponce has written articles for a variety of national and regional publications including O (Oprah), AmericanWay, Delta Sky, US Airways Magazine, Seventeen, AAA World, New York Daily News and Virginia Living, as well as for the public relations area of Sports Illustrated.

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House + Garden

A Grand Villa on Monument Avenue

The careful stewardship of a Duncan Lee-designed home on Richmond’s Monument Avenue has preserved a family’s legacy for its next generation.

Events

July 23, 2025

Shrek the Musical

All Saints Performing Arts Center

July 24, 2025

Sleigh Hunger

Habitat ReStore Williamsburg

July 24, 2025

Not Another Back-Seat Driver: The Story of Amelia Earhart

Virginia War Memorial

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New Innovative Virginia Tea Rooms to Try

Around the world, as both a beverage and a pastime, tea is steeped in history and ritual. From the casual to the ceremonial, tea is a throughline for many cultures, and now, it’s enjoying a renewed interest from beverage pros who are drawn to tea’s unique flavor characteristics, health benefits, and cultural connections. Recently, two […]

by Stephanie Ganz

Virginia’s Top 10 Summer Festivals and Events 2025

STAUNTON – Festival of Concerts June 26–Aug. 2: The stunning strums and resounding chords of classical music echo through Staunton’s mountain landscape as Heifetz International Music Institute students from around the world take the stage, with new concerts every day. HeifetzInstitute.org GLOUCESTER – Food Truck Frenzy July 13: Virginia’s most mouthwatering food trucks descend on […]

by Hope Cartwright

Top Summer Mountain Events in Virginia

Making the most of summer’s fleeting sweetness reaches new heights in a mountaintop setting. From the Blue Ridge to the Alleghenies, sun-soaked adventures unfold among soaring trees and peaks. Discover what Virginia’s ridges offer at mountain venues this summer. Chairlift Sunset Sessions, Roseland July 12 & Aug. 16 Take in sunset views of misty blue […]