Fountain Bookstore Inc

Silas House, author of Fountain's 2025 Book of the Year, is back! He'll be talking about his new novel with Kelly in the store.
This event ticket includes a signed copy of The Tulip Poplars.
About the Book:
Amos and Tom fall in love while working in the tobacco fields during the hot summers of the early 1900s, yet Tom cannot shake his strict religious upbringing nor the responsibilities of his family’s farm. His longtime friend Maeve also pines for a man she can’t have, lest she endanger his already tenuous life in a town and world shaped by racial lines. How do you live a life that feels untrue, and at what point do you risk everything?
The Tulip Poplars is a gorgeous and moving novel spanning most of the 20th century, centering on four people trying to find happiness in a world that demands conventional choices. House tells a deeply intimate story of faith and doubt, race and class, sexual desire and the longing to be good when you’ve been taught that you are evil for loving who you love. Based on the story of an ancestor, House’s new novel takes us from NYC to Southern cities to Appalachia and will leave you with a bigger heart.
About the Author:
Silas House was a finalist for a 2024 Grammy Award, winner of the 2022 Duggins Prize, and is a two-time winner of the Southern Book Prize. His writing has appeared in The Washington Post, The Atlantic, Time, the New York Times, the Advocate, Time, Garden &amp; Gun, and other publications. He teaches at Berea College and at the Naslund-Mann Graduate School of Creative Writing.
Kelly is our fearless leader and an omnivore of a reader who will try almost any type of book at least once. She has been an indie bookseller since 1989, came to Fountain in 2000, and took over in 2008. She has served on countless bookseller boards and committees nationally and internationally but recently has scaled back on those activities to spend more time on the bookstore and personal passions like travel, cooking, and being with important people in her life and the cat.<a href="https://eventvesta.com/events/157458/t/tickets" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">View Tickets</a> &amp; More info

Local Event: Tulip Poplars with Silas House

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Tulip Poplars with Silas House

Silas House, author of Fountain's 2025 Book of the Year, is back! He'll be talking about his new novel with Kelly in the...

Richmond’s First Baptist Church

Get those costumes ready and join us for an evening of treats, food, and fall fun for the whole family! Our 2nd Annual Trunk or Treat returns on Wednesday, October 28, from 5–7:15 p.m. in the Mulberry parking lot and Flamming Hall. Wander from trunk to trunk collecting treats, then head inside for a hot dog supper and time together with friends and neighbors. Costumes are encouraged for children and grown-ups—just keep them friendly and non-scary. This is an all-ages event, so invite a friend, bring the family, and join the fun! The event is FREE, but food is available for purchase. Hot Dog Supper | $5 per person, $25 family maximum. Includes a hot dog, chips, cookies, and water. Please register in advance for dinner to help us know how many people to expect.

Local Event: Trunk or Treat

Trunk or Treat

Get those costumes ready and join us for an evening of treats, food, and fall fun for the whole family! Our 2nd Annual Trunk or...

About the Book:
A teenage girl uncovers the dark secrets of her Smoky Mountain town while searching for a missing classmate in this gripping coming-of-age mystery perfect for fans of Where the Crawdads Sing.
 Nestled in the foothills of the Smoky Mountains, Beulah has always seemed steady—rooted in tradition, shaped by generations, and slow to change. But in 1986, the ground has shifted, and no one feels that more than fifteen-year-old Barrett Childress Owens. Between her parents’ unraveling marriage and a school full of kids she can’t connect with, she feels invisible in her own hometown.
 When Lacy Gunderson, the captivating new girl everyone is curious about, suddenly vanishes, the town’s calm surface fractures. Search parties comb the woods. A police investigation begins. Rumors multiply. Families close ranks. And Barrett begins to sense how much the adults around her choose not to say. As Beulah clings to its usual rituals—including the annual Miss Kudzu pageant, which has shaped local girlhood for decades—Barrett is forced to navigate a community where loss lingers in the air and secrets are carefully kept. Her journey through the uncertainty reshapes her understanding of friendships, family, and the complex place she calls home.
 A rich coming-of-age story with a pulse of mystery and a budding romance, What Happened in Beulah explores the fault lines of a small town and the courage it takes to face the truths people would rather bury.
 About the Author:
Christy Scott Cashman is a mother, author, and active member of the literary and arts communities. She serves on the boards of directors of the Associates of the Boston Public Library and the American Film Institute and is the founder of YouthINK, a nonprofit mentorship program for young artists in the United States and Ireland
Withfriends believes in building financial resilience for indie bookstores through community support.
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Local Event: What Happened in Beulah with Christy Scott Cashman

What Happened in Beulah with Christy Scott Cashman

About the Book:
A teenage girl uncovers the dark secrets of her Smoky Mountain town while searching for a missing classmate in...

Virginia Museum of History & Culture

Join Virago Spirits and the VMHC for an evening of history and cocktails featuring stories of “viragos” – women of great stature, strength, and courage – from the museum’s exhibitions. Enjoy libations and small bites themed to tales of breaking barriers and challenging the status quo, while having the opportunity to explore museum exhibitions after hours, including Barbie™: A Cultural Icon.
About the event:
Attendees will enjoy a lively evening of cocktails, small plates, and after-hours access to museum exhibitions, including Barbie™: A Cultural Icon Learn about viragos and the defiant spirits featured in VMHC’s exhibitions Sample themed food and beverage pairings.
Small bites:
Smoked salmon with a cucumber canape and dill crème fraiche Coconut shrimp with spicy pineapple dipping sauce Watermelon, feta, and mint skewer with hot honey Dark chocolate truffle with raspberry sauce
Cocktails by Virago Spirits co-founder and distiller Barry Haneberg:
French 75: Virago Modern Gin with Oolong Tea, Lemon Juice, Simple Syrup, Sparkling Wine Jungle Bird: Virago Four-Port Rum, Campari, Pineapple Juice, Lime Juice, Demerara Syrup Wild at Heart: Virago Kali Hibiscus Gin, Byrrh, Luxardo Maraschino Liqueur, Lemon Juice, Cranberry Syrup, Simple Syrup, Angostura Bitters Espresso Rumtini: Virago Four-Port Rum, Virago 151 Rum, Virago Coffee Liqueur, Cold Brew Coffee, Salted Vanilla Simple Syrup, Coffee Bitters
Important Event Info:
Attendees must be 21 years of age or older and all guests must have a ticket. Event opens at 6:00pm and closes at 9:00pm<a href="https://eventvesta.com/events/166268/t/tickets" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">View Tickets &amp; More Info</a>

Local Event: Defiant Spirits at the VMHC

Defiant Spirits at the VMHC

Join Virago Spirits and the VMHC for an evening of history and cocktails featuring stories of “viragos” – women of great...

The Revolutionary War wasn’t just fought in the thirteen colonies—it was a world war, spanning four continents. To discover more, Derek Baxter embarks on an adventure-filled quest across the globe. He finds the human stories behind this long-ago conflict, expanding the universe of those who contributed to the cause, including the French, Spanish, Dutch, Oneida Indians, and Mysore Kingdom of India. And he delivers a powerful message: The United States only exists because peoples of different races, languages, and religions learned how to fight together, writing an unexpected story of independence that continues to resonate and inspire today. Baxter’s talk expands on the themes in VMHC’s exhibit* Revolutionary Allies: Foreign Friends of American Independence*. Derek Baxter is the author of *In Pursuit of Jefferson: Traveling through Europe with the Most Perplexing Founding Father*, which chronicles how he followed Thomas Jefferson’s travels across six countries. His latest book is* The Forgotten World War: Exploring the Secret History of the American Revolution, from Spain to India and Back Again*. *The content and opinions expressed in these presentations are solely those of the speaker and not necessarily of the Virginia Museum of History &amp; Culture*. Program Notes: Tickets are required for in-person attendance. Lecture ticket includes admission to VMHC galleries. Admission to this lecture is free for members.

Local Event: Forgotten World War: Exploring the Secret History of the American Revolution, from Spain to India an

Forgotten World War: Exploring the Secret...

The Revolutionary War wasn’t just fought in the thirteen colonies—it was a world war, spanning four continents. To discover...

Forgotten World War: Exploring the Secret History of the American Revolution, from Spain to India an

Two of our favorites are teaming up to bring you a pre-Halloween event for all things cozy (and less than cozy, if you like!) Olivia and Mindy will be celebrating their newest releases in their popular series.
About the Books:
Deep Dish series - Mindy Quigley
Chef Delilah O’Leary is going where no deep-dish pizza chef has gone before: a swanky wellness retreat, where she's agreed to cater for a crowd of the who’s who. Instead of cashing a fat check for an easy gig, though, she encounters a diabolical plot with more layers than one of her signature pies.
The exclusive event, hosted by superstar guru Rhiannon Frost, promises inner transformation—but when a spiteful attendee turns up dead during the guided meditation, Delilah smells more than incense in the air. Every guest has a motive…and access to a sinister walled garden brimming with exotic poisonous plants.
With her restaurant short-staffed, and her boyfriend, Detective Calvin Capone, splitting his time between bartender duties and undercover sleuthing, Delilah’s got her hands full. Can she slice through the lies before the killer strikes again? Or will this luxe getaway turn into a one-way trip to the great beyond?
Ruby &amp; Cordeila Mysteries - Olivia Blacke
A woman and her ghost roommate investigate their most personal case yet in Olivia Blacke’s The Key to a Killer, the next book in the Anthony Award winning Ruby and Cordelia Mysteries.
When Ruby Young discovered that her Boston apartment was haunted, she did what any reasonable person would do: befriend the ghost. Their relationship overcame a shaky start—Cordelia Graves never wanted a roommate in life, she certainly didn’t want one in death. After working together to solve a few murders, the two are close friends, but there’s a lingering question neither of them have been able to answer: what led to Cordelia’s death?
Lately things have been adding up that suggest foul play. And when Cordelia’s memories of that day start to come back, the roommates can’t ignore it anymore: Cordelia was murdered. Ruby and Cordelia are going to have to piece together what Cordelia’s final days looked like—otherwise a killer could go free.
About the Authors:
Mindy Quigley is the author of two lighthearted mystery series. Her latest, the Deep Dish Mysteries, was a Woman’s World book club pick and has been featured in Parade and The Seattle Times. Originally from Chicago, she possesses a naturally sophisticated pizza palate. Her desert island pizza choice would be Lou Malnati’s “Deep Dish Lou” or an Aurelio’s thin-crust with spinach, tomatoes, and black olives. She lives in Virginia with her history professor husband and their two children.
*** OLIVIA BLACKE (she/her) is the Anthony Award-winning author of the Ruby and Cordelia Mysteries, as well as the cozy Record Shop Mysteries and the Brooklyn Murder Mysteries. She had her first ghost encounter when she was five, but wasn’t involved with an active crime scene until much later, when she accidentally stepped into a chalk outline on a Manhattan sidewalk. Armed with a Criminology degree, she channels her love of the paranormal and passion for writing into darkly humorous supernatural mysteries. She wants to be a unicorn when she grows up.<a href="https://eventvesta.com/events/157460/t/tickets" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">View Tickets</a> &amp; More info

Local Event: Cozy Mystery Night with Olivia Blacke and Mindy Quigley

Cozy Mystery Night with Olivia Blacke and Mindy...

Two of our favorites are teaming up to bring you a pre-Halloween event for all things cozy (and less than cozy, if you like!)...

Cozy Mystery Night with Olivia Blacke and Mindy Quigley

John Marshall Ballrooms

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Richmond<a href="https://eventvesta.com/events/162816/t/tickets" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">View Tickets &amp; More Info</a>

Local Event: Candlelight: 90s Hip-Hop on Strings

Candlelight: 90s Hip-Hop on Strings

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen...

Virginia Museum of History & Culture 428 North Arthur Ashe Boulevard Richmond, VA 23220

Unleash your inner child at this over-the-top evening of costumes, cocktails, dancing, and pink everything. Whether you arrive as a pop-culture icon, a historical figure, or a creature of the night, this is your chance to show off your best costume while the museum transforms into the ultimate grown-up Halloween party.
Dance the night away with a live DJ, enjoy light bites and an open bar, strike a pose at photo opportunities throughout the museum, and compete for bragging rights in our costume contest. When you need a break from the dance floor, explore the museum’s exhibits after hours, including Barbie™: A Cultural Icon.
So grab your friends, choose your look, and prepare for a night of dancing, Halloween fun, and a whole lot of pink.
About the Event:
Event runs from 7:00 – 10:00 pm All ticket holders must be 21+. Valid ID required for entry.
Ticket includes:
Open bar and light bites DJ and dance floor Costume contest Photo booth After-hours access to the VMHC's exhibits, including, Barbie™: A Cultural Icon<a href="https://eventvesta.com/events/163339/t/tickets" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">View Tickets &amp; More Info</a>

Local Event: Think Pink Costume Party

Think Pink Costume Party

Unleash your inner child at this over-the-top evening of costumes, cocktails, dancing, and pink everything. Whether you arrive...

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Local Event: Candlelight: Halloween Classics

Candlelight: Halloween Classics

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Local Event: Candlelight: Tribute to Dolly Parton

Candlelight: Tribute to Dolly Parton

Harry's at Hofheimer

Haunt the bars in Richmond with us at our Halloween Bar Crawl on Oct. 31st - don’t ghost us!
🎃 Get Spooky With US This Halloween! 🎃
Round up your boo crew, show off your costumes, and prepare for a night of creepy cocktails, chills, and unforgettable bar-hopping fun! 👻🍹
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👽 Join a Spine-Chilling Crowd of Spooky Crawlers!
🍹 2-3 Drinks or Shots Included With Ticket Purchase
🚫 No Cover At All Bars, Mid Party, &amp; After Party
📸 Professional Photographers
🥤 Crawl With US Stadium Party Cup and Bottle Opener Lanyard
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🔥 Awesome After Party
📛 Custom Halloween Bar Crawl Badge With Vouchers
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Get ready to celebrate Halloween like never before! On October 31st, join us for a spooktacular bar crawl featuring creepy cocktails, outrageous costumes, and an electrifying atmosphere. We’re making our way through Richmond’s top bars with exclusive drink deals, Halloween-themed entertainment, and surprises lurking around every corner.
Grab your friends and throw on your most hilarious, horrifying, or out-of-this-world outfits—because this night is all about bold looks and big scares. Each stop on the crawl will bring a new vibe, from bone-rattling beats to ghoulishly good drinks.
Whether you're dressed as a vampire, villain, or just out to vibe, this is the place to be for Halloween night. Richmond is turning up the fright and fun — and you won’t want to miss a moment. 🎃👻
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🎃 CRAWL LOCATIONS 4PM - 10PM 🎃
🎃 MID PARTY 7PM - 9PM 🎃
🎃 AFTER PARTY 10PM - 12AM 🎃
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👌If the event is cancelled for any reason, all tickets will be refunded in full! No vouchers, no credits, just your money back in your bank! Guaranteed!
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We Highly Suggest Using Uber or Lyft To And From The Bar Crawl!
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Local Event: The Halloween Bar Crawl - Richmond

The Halloween Bar Crawl - Richmond

Haunt the bars in Richmond with us at our Halloween Bar Crawl on Oct. 31st - don’t ghost us!
🎃 Get Spooky With US This...

In January 1848, a carpenter spotted flecks of gold in a shallow stream at Sutter’s Mill in California—triggering the greatest voluntary migration in U.S. history and jolting a fragile republic already sliding toward crisis. In The Rush, Nathaniel Philbrick transforms the Gold Rush from a tale of sudden riches into the origin story of America’s modern contradictions: capital consolidated at dizzying speed, democracy in thrall to private power, xenophobia weaponized in the name of liberty—and a stubborn belief in the American experiment that refuses to die. This is the story of a nation tearing at the seams—a republic tested by its own ideals. From the feverish gold-mining camps of the Sierra Nevada mountains to the wharves and vigilance committees of San Francisco, Philbrick renders a combustible, all-world society. He follows the gold as it moves from riverbed to countinghouse to the halls of power, revealing how vigilantism hardened into law and how debates over slavery in the West tipped the balance in Washington. The result is a clear, human story of how a scramble for wealth reshaped ideas of freedom, labor, and belonging—and how California's rise helped push a fractured nation toward war. The Rush is alive with characters whose choices still reverberate: a searing, panoramic epic that captures both the fury and the promise of America.
Nathaniel Philbrick is the award-winning author of several bestselling books, including In the Heart of the Sea, winner of the National Book Award; Mayflower, finalist for the Pulitzer Prize; Valiant Ambition, winner of the George Washington Prize; Bunker Hill, winner of the New England Book Award; Travels with George; Sea of Glory; and The Rush: California Gold, the Civil War, and the Making of the Modern World.
A book signing and light refreshments will follow the program.
The content and opinions expressed in these presentations are solely those of the speaker and not necessarily of the Virginia Museum of History &amp; Culture.<a href="https://eventvesta.com/events/163960/t/tickets" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">View Tickets &amp; More Info</a>

Local Event: An Evening with Nathaniel Philbrick

An Evening with Nathaniel Philbrick

In January 1848, a carpenter spotted flecks of gold in a shallow stream at Sutter’s Mill in California—triggering the greatest...

Bolling Haxall House

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Local Event: Candlelight: Tribute to Taylor Swift

Candlelight: Tribute to Taylor Swift

Funny Bone Comedy Club & Restaurant

For More Information, Visit richmond.funnybone.com
About the Artist: To those in the know Arnez J. one of the hottest, most talked about comedic artists in the game. His raw energy, talent and comedic skill quickly landed Arnez the coveted hosting slot on BET’s longest-running comedy series “Comic View” for two seasons joining the ranks of hosts such as D.L. Hughley and Cedric the Entertainer. His hilarious new comedy special “Racially Motivated” is now available on Netflix. Arnez J.’s charisma and physical agility are unforgettable. “J is a whirling dervish on stage–he runs, jumps, spins, slides, slips, and mugs through a performance, acting out many of his bits while describing them,” wrote Doug Kaufman in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. On his own at age 14, Arnez lied about his age to get a job at a gas station to work his way through school. With dreams to become a professional baseball player, Arnez began working as a flight attendant when those baseball plans fell through. It was while working as a flight attendant that Arnez discovered his comedic talent. He realized that he had the ability to keep the passengers and crew laughing and, upon encouragement from friends, he made his first attempt at stand-up comedy. After that first night on stage, he knew what he wanted to do. He left his job with the airlines and made the decision to devote all of his time to a career in comedy. Arnez got a chance to combine his ambitions as both an athlete and performer when he was recruited by scouts for the famed Harlem Globetrotters basketball team who saw his very physical comedy routine at a local basketball game. However, after several months, a knee injury ended his Globetrotters career, finally clearing the way for him to devote himself full time to standup comedy. Arnez began working the comedy circuit in Georgia and quickly became one of “Hotlanta’s” funniest newcomers. A finalist in the “Bay Area Black Comedy Competition,” he made his first TV appearance on Showtime’s “Comedy Club Network.” Numerous TV appearances soon followed including appearances on “The Keenan Ivory Wayans Show,” “Louie Anderson’s Comedy Showcase,” Comedy Central’s “Make Me Laugh,” NBC’s “Friday Night Videos,” “The Mo’Nique Show”, Russell Simmons’ “Def Comedy Jam,” his own BET “Comic View Grandstand Hour Special,” and “Comedy Central Presents: Arnez J.” He was most recently seen headlining Showtime’s “Shaquille O’Neal Presents: All Star Comedy Jam.” Today, Arnez is widely considered one of the best working artists, with a polished and highly entertaining standup routine that keeps his audiences entertained.
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Ticket Policy: The Funny Bone has a full bar and a dinner menu that is available through your server when you are seated in the showroom! Seating is done on a first come first seated basis. If you wish to sit with another party, please arrive and enter the showroom together. Seating ends 30 minutes after the show begins and entry for late arrivals is not guaranteed. Most of our tables seat 4 people. You may be seated with a separate party of guests at the same table. All sales are final. No refunds or exchanges. Sales tax and service fees are included in the ticket price. This event is 21+ and all guests will need valid ID to enter.Happens on the following Dates: Nov 6, 2026, 7:00pm to 8:30pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US &amp; Canada) Nov 6, 2026, 9:45pm to 11:15pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US &amp; Canada) Nov 7, 2026, 6:30pm to 8:00pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US &amp; Canada) Nov 7, 2026, 9:15pm to 10:45pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US &amp; Canada) Nov 8, 2026, 6:00pm to 7:30pm Timezone: Eastern Time (US &amp; Canada)<a href="https://eventvesta.com/events/141648/t/tickets" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">View Tickets &amp; More Info</a>

Local Event: Arnez J.

Arnez J.

For More Information, Visit richmond.funnybone.com
About the Artist:  To those in the know Arnez J. one of the hottest, most...

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Local Event: Candlelight: Tribute to Fleetwood Mac

Candlelight: Tribute to Fleetwood Mac

Join us for a special family-friendly breakfast featuring teen CEO, innovator,&nbsp;author &amp; activist Bellen Woodard, creator of the “More Than Peach” movement and acclaimed author of&nbsp;More than Peach&nbsp;&amp;&nbsp;Ballet Brown.
Enjoy a delicious pink-themed breakfast before hearing Bellen share her story and the inspiration behind her work, celebrating representation and individuality. After the presentation, children and families will take part in a hands-on activity inspired by Bellen’s message before heading into&nbsp;Barbie™: A Cultural Icon&nbsp;to explore the exhibition.
This family-friendly program is part of the VMHC’s monthly breakfast series in celebration of&nbsp;Barbie™: A Cultural Icon, offering families opportunities to enjoy a meal, meet special guests, and get creative!
This program is recommended for children 7+ and a parent/guardian.

Local Event: Beyond Ballet Pink - A Breakfast with Bellen Woodard

Beyond Ballet Pink - A Breakfast with Bellen...

Join us for a special family-friendly breakfast featuring teen CEO, innovator, author & activist Bellen Woodard, creator of the...

Beyond Ballet Pink - A Breakfast with Bellen Woodard

The Groove Music Hall

𝑶𝑵 𝑺𝑨𝑳𝑬 ! Mark Chesnutt coming to The Groove Music hall Saturday November 7th! Mark Chesnutt is one of Country’s true musical treasures. Critics have hailed him as a classic Country singer of the first order and some of Country music’s most elite entertainers, from George Jones to George Strait, echo the sentiment. Mark Chesnutt’s stature is easily gauged. He has 14 No. 1 hits. Tickets available now<a href="https://eventvesta.com/events/159693/t/tickets" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">View&nbsp;Tickets &amp; More Info</a>

Local Event: Mark Chesnutt

Mark Chesnutt

𝑶𝑵 𝑺𝑨𝑳𝑬 ! Mark Chesnutt coming to The Groove Music hall Saturday November 7th! Mark Chesnutt is one of Country’s true musical...

Hippodrome Theater

Discover the best themed parties in Richmond, where every event is a one-of-a-kind adventure! From glamourous soirées and vibrant neon raves to throwback nights and national festivals, you’re guaranteed to have the time of your life! Dress up, dance, and make unforgettable memories!<a href="https://eventvesta.com/events/167266/t/tickets" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">View Tickets</a> &amp; More Info

Local Event: The Jury Experience – The Deadly Boat Ride: Will Richmond Deliver Justice?

The Jury Experience – The Deadly Boat Ride:...

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The Jury Experience – The Deadly Boat Ride: Will Richmond Deliver Justice?

Fountain Bookstore, Inc. 1307 E Cary St Richmond, VA 23219

Calling all monster romance lovers! We are thrilled to have Roxy Taylor coming by to talk about her fantastical and sexy debut, Claimed By The Orc King. She will be discussing all things romantasy with Fountain Fave Author Sara Raasch!
About the Book:
A fated mates monster romance featuring an orc king, a portal to a brutal fantasy realm, and a heroine who refuses to kneel.
This beautiful trade paperback edition features a deluxe jacket with silver foil on the front and a full-color interior illustration.
Thena came to FantastiCon to survive the weekend with minimal human interaction and maximum sarcasm. She didn’t plan on catching the attention of a seven-foot orc painted in war green—or the way her pulse stutters when he looks at her like she’s already his.
Viggo Klausson isn’t a cosplayer. He’s the High Chieftain of the Eastern Orcs, stranded in the human world while searching for the mate fate promised him. The moment he scents Thena, the bond snaps tight.
Then a portal drags her into Korule—a fractured kingdom where women are rare, power is carved in blood, and claiming a mate can start a war.
Thena refuses to become anyone’s prize. An ancient magic awakens inside her, and suddenly she’s not just the king’s fated mate.
She’s dangerous.
Viggo may be steady. He may be patient. But when enemies circle, he does not hesitate to bare his teeth.
He found his mate.
Now he has to earn her.
Perfect for readers who love:
• Fated mates
• Orc kings
• Strong, sharp-tongued heroines
• Political court intrigue
• Portal fantasy romance
• “Touch her and die” energy
About the Author:
Roxy Taylor is a GenX Amazon writing romantasy that refuses to behave. She writes about women who never fold themselves smaller, and the men or monsters caught between worshiping them and surviving them. Fueled by a lifelong love of ‘80s films, she writes for women who remember adventure and refuse to settle for less.
About the Moderator:
Sara Raasch has known she was destined for bookish things since the age of five, when her friends had a lemonade stand and she tagged along to sell her hand-drawn picture books too. Not much has changed since then — her friends still cock concerned eyebrows when she attempts to draw things and her enthusiasm for the written word still drives her to extreme measures.
She is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of multiple books for teens, including the historical romantasy duology WITCH AND HUNTER, cowritten with Beth Revis; as well as romances for adults, such as THE NIGHTMARE BEFORE KISSMAS and THE ENTANGLEMENT OF RIVAL WIZARDS.
​​None of her books feature her hand-drawn pictures.
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Local Event: Claimed by the Orc King with Roxy Taylor

Claimed by the Orc King with Roxy Taylor

Calling all monster romance lovers! We are thrilled to have Roxy Taylor coming by to talk about her fantastical and sexy debut,...

We love a locked-room mystery, and we love hosting Tara! She'll be chatting at the store with LynDee Walker about all things twisty.
About the Book:
They're there to make a sequel. But someone came for revenge.
A decade ago, the release of the horror film No One Can Hear You Scream catapulted a young no-name cast into Hollywood fame. But below the surface, they were dealing with the fallout of their friend’s tragic death on set.
Now the cast is reuniting at the remote ski resort where the movie was filmed to announce the sequel and get a first glimpse of the screenplay. Cassidy, Jake, Ben, and Ruby—they’ve all followed different paths over the years, and each has their own reason for agreeing to return to a place they had sworn to leave behind.
At first everyone works hard to ignore the shadows of the past and focus on the opportunity ahead. But the reunion takes a dark turn during the midnight announcement to fans when a disturbing incident stirs up a long-buried secret.
About the Author:
TARA LASKOWSKI is the author of The Weekend Retreat, The Mother Next Door, and One Night Gone, which won an Agatha Award, Macavity Award, and Anthony Award, and was a finalist for the Mary Higgins Clark Award, Left Coast Crime Award, Strand Critics' Award, and Library of Virginia Literary Award. She is also the author of two short story collections, Modern Manners for Your Inner Demons and Bystanders, has published stories in Alfred Hitchcock's Mystery Magazine and Mid-American Review, among others, and is the former editor of SmokeLong Quarterly. Tara earned a BA in English from Susquehanna University and an MFA from George Mason University and currently lives in Virginia. Find her on Twitter and Instagram, @TaraLWrites.
LynDee Walker writes about strong women who can’t seem to stay out of trouble. Her books have appeared on finalist lists for the Agatha and Thriller awards—and once, on a major national bestsellers list smack in between two of her writing heroes. An award winning journalist, LynDee covered everything from ribbon cuttings and high school football to capital murder trials and high-level police corruption. In the past 12 years she’s written 21 novels in three series, as well as four psychological thrillers, including last summer’s The Other Widow and the forthcoming Too Good to Be True (January 2027) so she’s usually typing when she's not juggling laundry and children's sports schedules. Find her online at w<a href="https://www.lyndeewalker.com," rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">lyndeewalker.com,</a> or on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and Threads at lyndeewalkerbooks.
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Local Event: The Cold Read with Tara Laskowski

The Cold Read with Tara Laskowski

We love a locked-room mystery, and we love hosting Tara! She'll be chatting at the store with LynDee Walker about all things...

Andrew Prystai

Richmond Metropolitan Area

Henrico County

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Montrose

Patch AM Team

East Highland Park

Lakeside

Highland Springs

Dumbarton

Sandston

Hanover County

Mechanicsville

Chesterfield County

Bon Air

Laurel

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Meadowbrook

National Academy of Sciences

This premier event honors and celebrates the prestigious incoming cohort of 22 ARCS MWC Scholars pursuing significant research in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) at our five partner universities (identified below). 
The event underscores the importance of ARCS MWC funding in today’s changing financial landscape for scientists and engineers. Moreover, the sustained technical leadership of our keynote speaker, an ARCS MWC Scholar Alum, illustrates the impact that ARCS support has on U.S. innovation, competitiveness, and national security. Attend this event to learn more about ARCS MWC and STEM philanthropy! 
A reception highlighted by a poster session showcasing each Scholar’s cutting-edge research will open the event. ARCS MWC is extremely pleased to welcome Dr. Gurpartap “GP” Sandhoo as the 2026 SAR keynote speaker. Dr. Sandhoo is the Director of the Space Development Agency and the Space Force Portfolio Acquisition Executive for Missile Warning and Tracking. A renowned national security and technology leader across the private and public sectors, he is a veteran of more than 36 years in the U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps. Dr. Sandhoo was an ARCS MWC Scholar during 1995-97 while he was earning his DSc at The George Washington University. In his keynote presentation, he will discuss his career and how ARCS made a difference, both while he was a scholar and now. Co-Presidents Julie Hohl and Jane Riddle say “Dr. Sandhoo’s career reflects the heights our Scholar Alums reach as leaders advancing U.S. competitiveness and national security, emphasizing the continuing importance of the ARCS MWC mission, particularly now given reduced U.S. funding for science and engineering.”
More information about the event and registration can be found at <a href="https://www.RSVPtoARCS-MWC.org" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.RSVPtoARCS-MWC.org</a>.ARCS MWC, chartered in 1968, has donated $9.3 million through 825 Scholar awards at its five local partner universities, forwarding 100% of corporate, foundation, and individual donations each year to chapter Scholars. ARCS MWC enables innovative STEM inventions in areas such as biomedical research, space exploration, and computing complexity (among others), advancing U.S. competitiveness.&nbsp;Contact: Co-Presidents Julie Hohl and Jane Riddle, <a href="mailto:mwcpresident@arcsfoundation.org">mwcpresident@arcsfoundation.org</a>

Local Event: ARCS Foundation® Metropolitan Washington Chapter 2026 Scholar Awards Reception 

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