February 2025 Issue

Children’s Hospital Gala for Art and Music Therapy

Richmond – 61st Annual Children’s Hospital Foundation Ball Country Club of Virginia Themed “Some Enchanted Evening,” this long-standing annual gala lit up the Country Club of Virginia on Nov. 1, 2024. Hosted by the Junior Board of Children’s Hospital Foundation and presented by Davenport & Company and Trailer Recycling Services, the glamorous night, featured cocktails, […]

by Staff

Date Night Games

Think you know your S/O from head to toe? These date night games—to give, get, or play—aim to test that theory. Get Closer Conversation Game: Couples With three levels of closeness to explore in question card form (close, closer, and closest), this conversation game gets deeper as you go. IntelligentChange.com. $30 Talking Hearts Discover 200 […]

by Hope Cartwright

Meghan & Mark

Tying the knot aboard Nauticat. June 8, 2024–Aboard Nauticat, Urbanna Meghan and Mark’s relationship was more love at first sight than slow burn. Within a couple of months, they knew. The proposal was in Meghan’s flower and veggie garden, near where her grandfather kept horses and the couple often strolled. Afterward, the two wanted to […]

by Gabriela de Camargo Gonçalves

Margaret & Joseph

Home is where the heart is. June 8, 2024–River Farm, Alexandria Sun filtered through centuries-old trees as lush gardens blossomed by the Potomac River. There was no better place for nature-loving couple Margaret Platner and Joseph Franco to have their June wedding than River Farm, just outside of Old Town Alexandria where they first met. […]

by Gabriela de Camargo Gonçalves

The History of a Valentine’s Day Favorite

By Janelle Alberts You know you’ve hit adulthood when you level up from trading candy conversation hearts on Valentine’s Day to gifting elegant boxes of chocolate truffles. A funny thing about chocolate truffles though—how they got their start was possibly an accident. Also, the story likely includes a screaming pastry chef. In short, the origin […]

by Staff

Annie & Kyle

From college sweethearts to a Christmas fairytale dream come true. December 9, 2023–Wedding: University Chapel of Washington and Lee University, Lexington. Reception: The Georges, The Livery, Lexington Annie Terrell Williams Anderson loves Christmas—she starts decorating in early November, binges Hallmark Christmas movies, and adores the feeling of holiday magic. Of course, her wedding to Kyle […]

by Hope Cartwright

Harriet & Joey

Over-the-moon in love. May 4, 2024–Wedding: Hebron Presbyterian Church, Staunton. Reception: Ox-Eye Vineyards, Swoope Simply elegant, whimsical, and 100 percent authentic: Harriet and Joey Keogh made their wedding a reflection of each other and their love story. Under an honest-to-goodness paper moon bench lovingly built by the father of the bride, their beloved farm dogs […]

by Gabriela de Camargo Gonçalves

New Docuseries Celebrates Edna Lewis, the Trailblazing Southern Chef

A new docuseries aims to celebrate the life and legacy of chef, cookbook author, and Virginia native, Edna Lewis. Hosted by Deb Freeman, writer and podcast host of Setting the Table, and produced by Field Studio, the series visits guests around the country over eight episodes to explore the impact of this trailblazing chef. In […]

by Stephanie Ganz

New Deal Photography Captured Life in Virginia

Five New Deal agencies had photographic units, but the work of one specifically stands out: the expansive Farm Security Administration (FSA), which had more functions than any other agency due to its colossal mission of battling the Great Depression’s most widespread problem, rural poverty. Publicity was a key complement to FSA initiatives. But FSA photographers […]

by George Tisdale

VMFA’s “A Long Arc” Captures Years of Southern Life Through Photography

On a winding path of more than 200 photos, the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts (VMFA) in Richmond tells the story of the American South, from early Antebellum daguerreotypes to vibrant, wall-sized modern photography. The exhibition, A Long Arc: Photography and the American South since 1845, runs through Jan. 26 and features hidden gems from […]

by Hope Cartwright

Valerie & Joe

From big city to seashore, a love that’s set, matched, and forever served. October 7, 2023–Two Rivers Country Club Valerie and Joe Norman are a match made for each other—a volleyball match, that is. The sport brought them together when they met at a New York City tournament. “It was love at first sight,” Valerie […]

by Hope Cartwright

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

“It has character.” A phrase that is often used to describe places, and one that many Richmonders would choose for the neighborhood of Church Hill. But what is character? Fine dining spots, rustic-chic décor, cobblestone streets, or something deeper and less tangible? Strolling along the brick sidewalks of Church Hill, the meaning of a place […]

by Hope Cartwright

For a New Year’s Resolution, Capture Kismet

By Clare Osdene Schapiro | Illustration by Anna Godeassi What advice do you have for me?” a young friend recently asked over tea. Finished with college and starting out in her first job, she’s very responsible, clever, and has always been sensible and conscientious. At her age, I wasn’t any of those things. Nonetheless, I […]

by Staff

Polar Plunge Virginia: When, Where, and Record-Breaking Funds

Imagine this: a crowd of hundreds, outfitted in whacky, outrageous costumes—from Willy Wonka to Viking warriors—descends on the Atlantic Ocean in the middle of winter. Is it a movie scene? A convention? Hardly. In this case, the Virginia Beach oceanfront swarms with enthusiastic participants for the annual Polar Plunge benefiting Special Olympics of Virginia. The […]

by Hope Cartwright

Celebrate Lunar New Year 2025 in Roanoke

The end of January marks the start of the Chinese Lunar New Year, with 2025 ushering in the Year of the Snake—scaly, sly, slithering, and ssssensational. Those born under this zodiac sign are celebrated for their intelligence, enigma, and intuition. At Taubman Museum of Art in Roanoke, the occasion is met with vibrant festivities. On […]

by Hope Cartwright

10 Chill-Busting Events

Warm up the season with these winter picks.

by Hope Cartwright

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

Behind the Cheese Course at The Inn at Little Washington

I remember my first bite of brie cheese. I was about 8, on a trip abroad with my parents. The extent of my culinary world had been limited up till then—and cheese-wise, a good cheddar was my equivalent of exotic—but once I sunk my teeth into that creamy, luscious wedge, I was hooked. A bona […]

by Madeline Mayhood

Seasonal Wedding Flowers: A Virginia Bride’s Guide

Ready to go local with your wedding flowers? Keep these three considerations in mind for the perfect seasonal selection. Winter Wedding Magic Virginia’s four-season climate is one of its most celebrated assets, but it may pose challenges for couples whose ideal nuptials mean keeping everything local for a winter wedding, especially if they have their […]

by Jennifer Prince

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Virginia’s Best Small-Batch Ice Cream Shops

Move over, chocolate and strawberry. It’s not that you’re boring, it’s just that Virginia’s small batch scoopers are churning out so many flavors that it makes plain old vanilla seem, well, vanilla. In the Old Dominion, we found that Scoop in Richmond’s Fan District is out of this world, with flavor bombs like Tahini & […]

by Madeline Mayhood

Top 10 Fall Festivals in Virginia 2025

Alexandria – 23rd Annual Alexandria Art Festival Sept. 13–14: Stroll Old Town’s John Carlyle Square Park as it’s transformed into an outdoor art gallery for this fall festival. Admire the work from more than 200 juried artisans from around the globe. VisitAlexandria.com Virginia Beach – VIRGINIA BEACH NEPTUNE FESTIVAL Sept. 26–28: The 51st anniversary of […]

by Madeline Mayhood

Why Virginia Is Becoming a Major Tech Hub

Everyone knows tech geniuses are around every corner in Silicon Valley or Seattle. But don’t underestimate Virginia. The Commonwealth is becoming an increasingly major player in the tech industry, appearing on top techy lists worldwide. Hyperscale Hub From projected fusion plants to 3D-printed houses, it’s never a slow news day in the Old Dominion’s tech […]

by Gabriela de Camargo Gonçalves

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