Virginia Museum of History & Culture

The Virginia Museum of History Culture is proud to welcome world-renowned chef Patrick O’Connell to celebrate the launch of his first-ever memoir! World-renowned chef Patrick O’Connell has been recognized as a pioneer of American cuisine; his internationally acclaimed restaurant in the Virginia countryside, the Inn at Little Washington, is Michelin starred and a Relais &amp; Châteaux hotel. Named for the three historic streets in the little town where O’Connell’s life and career have taken root, Main, Middle &amp; Gay chronicles O’Connell’s winding journey through the rough-and-tumble restaurant world. Growing up gay in the 1950s and working as a paperboy and a cook at a hamburger joint, O’Connell found his place with other misfits in the addictive restaurant scene, where he learned to be nimble and grew up fast while working long hours and late nights with colorful characters. He lived free-spirited on farms with friends and traveled Europe, teaching himself to cook along the way. When he opened his restaurant in an old abandoned garage, he had no idea it would grow to the heights it has achieved today. All ticket purchases include one signed copy of Main, Middle &amp; Gay, which will be available for pickup at the VMHC on the night of the event. 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. About the event: 5:30 pm – Guest arrival featuring still and sparkling wines and truffled popcorn 6:00 pm – Program - Chef O'Connell will be joined in conversation by James Beard award-winning food critic, Tom Sietsma

Local Event: Patrick O'Connell Book Launch

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Patrick O'Connell Book Launch

The Virginia Museum of History Culture is proud to welcome world-renowned chef Patrick O’Connell to celebrate the launch of his...

The Poe Museum

Join us at The Poe Museum on Thursday, September 17th for a Tell-Tale Talk with author Lyndsay Faye, who will discuss her upcoming novel, RAVEN, to be released in October.
About RAVEN:
An orphaned young woman in antebellum Maryland is pulled into a maelstrom of passion, pain, and occult power in this Gothic homage to the life and works of Edgar Allan Poe.
I died a fortnight ago this coming Thursday. It was a terrifically unpleasant experience—being murdered, I mean to say.
Raven Helen Allan has always been haunted by witchcraft. Since the death of her beloved mother, she has soothed herself by speaking words into spells—a proclivity enhanced by time spent with her aunt’s library of occult books. She also finds a self-destructive solace in transmuting the pain in her heart onto her flesh.
After an itinerant childhood spent first with her mother’s traveling theater troupe and then being passed around from relative to relative, Raven is relieved to finally settle down with Aunt Berenice in her Baltimore townhouse—even if her aunt spends most evenings in a laudanum haze. There she finds a long-sought sense of belonging with the family of enslaved workers in her aunt’s household, especially the brilliantly odd youngest daughter Pym. Raven’s infatuation with her friend only grows more intimate as the girls become women together. But when the household is threatened with financial ruin, Raven must set out to earn her own living.
Taking a job as a paid companion, Raven arrives at the crumbling Moldavia Manor. Her charge is a delicate young invalid named Lenore Legrand who haunts the Gothic structure like a phantom. Living with them is Lenore’s devoted older cousin Travanion, who shares Raven’s interest in the occult and devotes his days to searching ancient texts for an Elixir of Life that might cure his cousin. Raven finds herself inexorably drawn to both cousins as well as to the secrets hidden in the shadows of Moldavia Manor. Will she find the answers she seeks in Trevanion’s alchemical texts? What is the meaning of glowing green light emitted from the tower windows? And is Raven truly narrating this story from beyond the grave—if so, who murdered her?
Gothic and atmospheric, Raven is an aching tale of loss, freedom, death, and resurrection by the celebrated author of Jane Steele and Dust and Shadow.
Lyndsay Faye is the internationally bestselling author of eight critically acclaimed novels and two short story collections. She has been published in fifteen languages, nominated for two Edgar Awards, and received an American Library Association award for Best Historical Novel. A notable writer of Sherlock Holmes pastiches including Dust and Shadow and Observations by Gaslight, she also particularly enjoys upending classical literature, as in Jane Steele, which transforms Jane Eyre into a feminist serial killer. A true New Yorker in the sense that she was born elsewhere, Faye lives in Queens with her husband Nicholas and her cat Prufrock.
General Event Information:
SCHEDULE:
5:30 PM – Doors open
5:45 PM – Zoom meeting opens
6:00 PM – Talk begins
VIRTUAL LIVESTREAMS:
Virtual ticket holders will be sent a Zoom webinar link for the livestream the day of the event. The Zoom invitation is also included in the confirmation email received upon purchase.
WEATHER: This event takes place outdoors. Please dress according to the weather forecast. In case of inclement weather, an alternate location may be announced.
FOOD &amp; DRINK: One glass of wine included in in-person admission. Complimentary snacks and refreshments available.
PARKING: The Poe Museum has a small gravel lot attached on 20th and Main Streets. If the lot is full, there is street parking available on surrounding streets.
OTHER:
Chairs provided. Exhibits remain open to explore before or after the talk.
Reserve your tickets below!
Thank you to Fountain Bookstore, who will sell books after the talk.
Can’t make it in person? The talk can be streamed virtually! Select the Livestream ticket option at check out. Virtual ticket holders will be sent a Zoom webinar link for the livestream the day of the event.<a href="https://eventvesta.com/events/154090/t/tickets" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">View Tickets &amp; More Info</a>

Local Event: Tell-Tale Talks Featuring: Lyndsay Faye

Tell-Tale Talks Featuring: Lyndsay Faye

Join us at The Poe Museum on Thursday, September 17th for a Tell-Tale Talk with author Lyndsay Faye, who will discuss her...

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. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Coldplay &amp; Imagine Dragons at John Marshall Ballrooms under the gentle glow of candlelight.
 This is a tribute concert experience. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by the artist, their estate, or official representatives.
General Info Venue: John Marshall Ballrooms Dates and times: select your dates/times directly in the ticket selector Duration: 60 minutes. Doors open 45 minutes before the show. No entry once it starts. Age requirement: 8 years old or older. Anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult Accessibility: this venue is ADA compliant View the FAQs for this event <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vQF-jMcVMt7dDl_M2QMvNna3gneWd6WfiRm2BPB85_3K4TNkYSrSp_X6IUUNZYLqSFEvK12qp8HxO5z/pub" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">here</a> Seating is assigned on a first come first served basis in each zone If you would like to book a private concert or buy regular tickets for a large group (+30 people), click <a href="https://candlelightexperience.com/groups/#groups-form" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">here</a> Check out all the <a href="https://feverup.com/en/richmond/candlelight" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Candlelight concerts</a> in Richmond 🅿 Parking at Pivot Parking Deck (Address: 13 N. 5th Street, Richmond, VA 23219). Located directly across Franklin Street and attached to The Moxy Hotel
Please enter and exit using the Hourly/Daily/Monthly entrance. Evening rate: $7.00 from 4:00 PM–3:00 AM Early bird rate: $8.00 when entering between 5:00–9:00 AM and exiting between 3:00–6:00 PM Hourly rate: $5.00 per hour at all other times (not to exceed $20.00 for 3–12 hours) Exit the garage through the Hourly/Daily/Monthly exit.
Street parking is also always an option. To treat your friends and family to a Candlelight gift card, click <a href="https://feverup.com/m/125228" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">here</a>
Tentative Program
<ul><li>Coldplay - Clocks</li><li>Imagine Dragons - Radioactive</li><li>Coldplay - Adventure of a Lifetime</li><li>Coldplay - Fix You</li><li>Imagine Dragons - Eyes Closed</li><li>Imagine Dragons - Nice to Meet You</li><li>Coldplay - The Scientist</li><li>Coldplay - feelslikeimfallinginlove</li><li>Imagine Dragons - Follow You</li><li>Imagine Dragons - Bad Liar</li><li>Imagine Dragons - Believer</li><li>Coldplay - Sky Full of Stars</li><li>Coldplay - Viva la Vida</li></ul>
 Performers
<ul><li>Listeso String Quartet</li></ul>
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Local Event: Candlelight: Coldplay & Imagine Dragons

Candlelight: Coldplay & Imagine Dragons

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

John Marshall Ballrooms 101 North 5th Street Richmond, Virginia 23219

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Richmond. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Queen vs. ABBA at John Marshall Ballrooms under the gentle glow of candlelight.
This is a tribute concert experience. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by the artist, their estate, or official representatives.
General Info Venue: John Marshall Ballrooms Dates and times: select your dates/times directly in the ticket selector Duration: 60 minutes. Doors open 45 minutes before the show. No entry once it starts. Age requirement: 8 years old or older. Anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult Accessibility: ADA compliant View the FAQs for this event here Seating is assigned on a first come first served basis in each zone If you would like to book a private concert or buy regular tickets for a large group (+30 people), click here Check out all the Candlelight concerts in Richmond 🅿 Parking at Pivot Parking Deck (Address: 13 N. 5th Street, Richmond, VA 23219). Located directly across Franklin Street and attached to The Moxy Hotel
Please enter and exit using the Hourly/Daily/Monthly entrance. Evening rate: $7.00 from 4:00 PM–3:00 AM Early bird rate: $8.00 when entering between 5:00–9:00 AM and exiting between 3:00–6:00 PM Hourly rate: $5.00 per hour at all other times (not to exceed $20.00 for 3–12 hours) Exit the garage through the Hourly/Daily/Monthly exit.
Street parking is also always an option. To treat your friends and family to a Candlelight gift card, click here
Tentative Program Dancing Queen - ABBA SOS - ABBA Money, Money, Money - ABBA Voulez Vous - ABBA Bohemian Rhapsody - Queen I Want to Break Free - Queen Killer Queen - Queen Waterloo - ABBA Super Trouper - ABBA Mamma Mia - ABBA Don't Stop Me Now - Queen We Will Rock You - Queen We Are the Champions - Queen Gimme Gimme Gimme - ABBA
Performers Listeso String Quartet Seating Map<a href="https://eventvesta.com/events/151247/t/tickets" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">View Tickets &amp; More Info</a>

Local Event: Candlelight: Queen vs. ABBA

Candlelight: Queen vs. ABBA

America’s LARGEST interactive true crime mystery dinner show is now playing in Richmond, VA!
At The Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Dinner Show, you’ll tackle a challenging crime while you feast on a fantastic dinner. Just beware! The criminal is lurking somewhere in the room, and <a href="https://www.thedinnerdetective.com/pittsburgh/what-to-expect/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">you may find yourself as a Prime Suspect</a> before you know it!
Each admission includes our fantastic dinner, mystery entertainment, wait staff gratuity, prize package for Top Sleuth, and much more!

Local Event: The Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Dinner Show

The Dinner Detective Murder Mystery Dinner Show

America’s LARGEST interactive true crime mystery dinner show is now playing in Richmond, VA!
At The Dinner Detective Murder...

Black Iris Social Club

Don't just attend, belong at this elegant evening of real connections featuring a secret wild card game and live entertainment. Hosted by Anneice Althea and Nesha, the night includes a vocal performance by Rissell, cocktails, and music by DJ Bigg City.Buy one get one half off until Friday.

Local Event: Secret Wild Card Masquerade Affair

Secret Wild Card Masquerade Affair

Don't just attend, belong at this elegant evening of real connections featuring a secret wild card game and live entertainment....

First Baptist Church 2709 Monument Avenue Richmond, VA 23220

When a relationship ends, it can feel like the earth has shifted beneath you. Divorce, separation, or parting from a partner can bring waves of grief—but healing is possible.
For 36 years, Divorce Recovery Workshop (DRW) at Richmond’s First Baptist Church has been a lifeline for thousands of people in these moments—a place to find understanding, strength, and hope when the future feels uncertain.
Eight consecutive Sunday sessions from 5-7:30 p.m. in Flamming Hall. The cost with pre-registration is $75 by September 17, $85 after.
We welcome the young and elementary school-age children of our participants: we provide child care for babies through pre-school age children and we offer age-appropriate activities and programming for kindergarteners through 5th graders. These offerings are FREE and your child will be provided snacks or a light meal.
We approach this program as an outreach to all people with our mission to help anyone who is suffering. People of all faiths, or none, are warmly welcomed. We do not evangelize, preach, read scripture, or proselytize during the workshop. We offer a program to help everyone who is suffering from the loss of a love relationship to heal from the emotional pain of their loss.
Visit fbcrichmond.org/drw for more information.<a href="https://eventvesta.com/events/162416/t/tickets" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">View Tickets &amp;&nbsp;More Info</a>

Local Event: Divorce Recovery Workshop

Divorce Recovery Workshop

When a relationship ends, it can feel like the earth has shifted beneath you. Divorce, separation, or parting from a partner...

🍂 Fall is in the air, and it's time to shop local! 🍂
Join us for the 5th Annual Fall Artisan Market &amp; Craft Fair at Hardywood RVA for a fun-filled day celebrating Richmond's incredible small businesses and makers!
Browse a curated collection of talented local artisans offering: 🛍️ Handmade home décor 🎨 Original artwork 💎 Jewelry 👶 Children's toys &amp; gifts 👕 Boutique apparel 🕯️ Candles, specialty foods, and so much more!
Whether you're looking for unique gifts, decorating for the season, or just want to enjoy a great afternoon supporting local businesses, there's something for everyone.
📍 Hardywood RVA – Downtown Barrel Room 🍁 Indoor Event ❤️ Shop small. Support local. Discover something one-of-a-kind!
VENDORS APPLY HERE: <a href="https://www.ArtisanMakers.org" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">ArtisanMakers.org</a>
Follow us at @artisanmakersrva<a href="https://eventvesta.com/events/156469/t/tickets" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">View&nbsp;Tickets &amp; More&nbsp;Info</a>

Local Event: 2026 Fall Artisan Market & Craft Fair at Hardywood

2026 Fall Artisan Market & Craft Fair at Hardywood

🍂 Fall is in the air, and it's time to shop local! 🍂
Join us for the 5th Annual Fall Artisan Market & Craft Fair at Hardywood...

Funny Bone Comedy Club & Restaurant

For More Information, Visit richmond.funnybone.com
About the Artist: Comedian and actress Steph Tolev’s debut hour special FILTH QUEEN premiered on Netflix June 24th, produced by Bill Burr. Steph also appeared as “Barb” in the second season of Shane Gillis’ Netflix series TIRES. Steph’s no-holds-barred and unfiltered comedy made her a perfect choice to host the 2025 AVN AWARDS in Las Vegas earlier this year, the first female comedian to host in a decade. Following the year she’s had, Steph was just selected as one of 2025’s VARIEY COMICS TO WATCH. Steph first broke with a standout set in Burr’s “BILL BURR PRESENTS: FRIENDS WHO KILL” Netflix special, also featuring comics Michelle Wolf, Jimmy Carr, Dave Attell, Ronny Chieng, and more. She had a scene stealing role in Burr’s 2023 Netflix film OLD DADS and played herself during Deborah Vance’s roast on HBOMax’s HACKS. Tolev has headlined across the country on her FILTH QUEEN and KEEPIN ‘EM HARD tours and is a regular/favorite at LA’s Comedy Store.
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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.<a href="https://eventvesta.com/events/143995/t/tickets" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">View Tickets &amp;&nbsp;More Info</a>

Local Event: Steph Tolev

Steph Tolev

For More Information, Visit richmond.funnybone.com
About the Artist:  Comedian and actress Steph Tolev’s debut hour special...

Diversity Thrift

Meditate in Richmond is a branch of the Kadampa Meditation Center in Washington, DC
Each class consists of Guided Meditations, Buddhist Teachings and Commentary, and time for Questions &amp; Discussion.
Suitable for beginners and experienced meditators alike, these classes offer practical tools you can apply immediately to create more happiness—starting from within. Each session stands on its own, so you’re welcome to attend one class or the entire series.
Follow our social media to stay up to date with our current schedule and for inspiration in your meditation practice! 
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Local Event: Buddhist Meditation Class

Buddhist Meditation Class

Meditate in Richmond is a branch of the Kadampa Meditation Center in Washington, DC
Each class consists of Guided Meditations,...

Main Library - Richmond Public Library

Join VOXRVA and Befriend for an evening&nbsp;of stories on the theme of Belonging." Where and how did you find your fit? Or are you still searching? Event details, registration and the link to sign up and share your story are at <a href="https://voxrva.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">voxrva.org</a>

Local Event: VOXRVA and Befriend present Stories about Belonging

VOXRVA and Befriend present Stories about...

Join VOXRVA and Befriend for an evening of stories on the theme of Belonging." Where and how did you find your fit? Or are you...

VOXRVA and Befriend present Stories about Belonging

Fountain Bookstore Inc

About the Book:
In pursuit of a more ethical way of eating, Zackary Vernon moved to Boone, North Carolina. While volunteering, working, and interviewing people related to the ethical food movement, he struggled with extreme views on both sides of the issue. He wondered: can you be an ethical eater without fully sacrificing pleasure and joy? While there are no easy answers, open_in_newVernon, a professor of English at Appalachian State University, offers ways for us to fail better as we consider how to eat more ethically in the future. He is also the author of the debut novel, Our Bodies Electric, editor of Ecocriticism and the Future of Southern Studies, and co-editor of Summoning the Dead: Essays on Ron Rash.
About the Author:
Zackary Vernon lives in Boone, NC, where he's on the faculty at Appalachian State University. He is the author of the debut novel, Our Bodies Electric, editor of Ecocriticism and the Future of Southern Studies, and co-editor of Summoning the Dead: Essays on Ron Rash. His creative nonfiction has been published in magazines and journals, such as Salvation South, The Bitter Southerner, North Carolina Literary Review, and Carolina Quarterly. You can find him online at open_in_newzackaryvernon.com. He's also on Instagram @zackvernon33, where you will find pictures of food, mountains, a dog named Turnip, and occasional drawings that look like they've been done by a precocious child.
 Dr. Jessica Martell is an interdisciplinary scholar who specializes in literature, food, film, and the environment. She is the open_in_newFulbright-Queen's University Belfast Scholar in Irish Studies, 2025-2026. She is the author of Farm to Form: Modernist Literature and Ecologies of Food in the British Empire (University of Nevada Press, 2020), which investigates the relationship between the industrial food of empire and the emergence of literary modernisms in Britain and Ireland. Dr. Martell teaches interdisciplinary courses in the Global Studies program at Watauga Residential College.<a href="https://eventvesta.com/events/159160/t/tickets" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">View Tickets</a> &amp; More info

Local Event: Eating on a Mountain at the End of the World with Zackary Vernon

Eating on a Mountain at the End of the World...

About the Book:
In pursuit of a more ethical way of eating, Zackary Vernon moved to Boone, North Carolina. While volunteering,...

Eating on a Mountain at the End of the World with Zackary Vernon

American Independence would not have been possible without the support of Spain. As part of the Virginia Museum of History &amp; Culture's 250th Initiative, join the VMHC and The Queen Sofía Spanish Institute for a special evening commemorating the Spanish politicians, generals, and merchants who played a vital role shaping the outcome of the American Revolution.&nbsp;
The evening’s keynote address will be given by Dr. Gonzalo M. Quintero Saravia, a senior Spanish diplomat, author of several books on 18th-century Spanish American history, and a former Fellow at the Weatherhead Center for International Affairs at Harvard University.
Highlights include:&nbsp;
Remarks from Spanish dignitaries. Lecture from renowned expert Dr. Gonzalo M. Quintero Saravia. Special display of original VMHC manuscripts related to Spain’s involvement in the American Revolution.&nbsp; A special reception featuring Spanish-inspired hors d'oeuvres, drinks, and music.&nbsp; After-hours access to the VMHC's exhibits, including, Revolutionary Allies: Foreign Friends of American Independence.
Program Timeline:&nbsp;
5:00 – 6:00 pm – Doors open, after-hours access to VMHC exhibits 6:00 – 7:00 pm – Lecture + remarks 7:00 – 8:00 pm – Reception
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/157386/t/tickets" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">View Tickets</a> &amp; More info

Local Event: Honoring Spain's Contributions to American Independence

Honoring Spain's Contributions to American...

American Independence would not have been possible without the support of Spain. As part of the Virginia Museum of History &...

Honoring Spain's Contributions to American Independence

For nearly the entirety of our history, Americans have been arguing about George Washington and slavery. Drawing on research from his latest book, historian John Garrison Marks will explore how generations of Americans have remembered, forgotten, manipulated, and wielded Washington’s entanglements with slavery over the past 250 years. As both a prolific enslaver for his entire life as well as the emancipator of more than 120 of the people he enslaved, George Washington’s complex relationship with slavery has vexed Americans for centuries. Time and again, we’ve struggled to agree upon slavery’s place in Washington’s legacy. In this lecture, Marks will explore how abolitionists, politicians, educators, museum professionals, descendants of slavery at Mount Vernon, and countless others have all fought to shape our collective memory of George Washington and slavery over the last two centuries—and what those fights reveal about our ongoing struggle to reckon with the past.
Dr. John Garrison Marks is a historian and writer exploring the United States’ histories of race, slavery, and public memory. He earned his Ph.D. in history from Rice University. Marks currently works as the Vice President of Research and Engagement for the American Association for State and Local History. His writing has appeared in the Washington Post, TIME, Smithsonian Magazine, and elsewhere. He is the author/editor of three books,&nbsp;Race and Nation in the Age of Emancipations&nbsp;(edited with Whitney Nell Stewart);&nbsp;Black Freedom in the Age of Slavery: Race, Status, and Identity in the Urban Americas; and&nbsp;Thy Will Be Done: George Washington's Legacy of Slavery and the Fight for American Memory.
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. Tickets are not needed if you would prefer to join us live on YouTube or Facebook. Admission to this lecture is free for members.&nbsp; In-person attendees are invited to meet the speaker immediately following the lecture. Signed copies of the book will be available at&nbsp;ShopVirginiaHistory.org. &nbsp;<a href="https://eventvesta.com/events/153460/t/tickets" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">View Tickets</a> &amp; More info

Local Event: George Washington, Slavery, and America’s Historical Memory

George Washington, Slavery, and America’s...

For nearly the entirety of our history, Americans have been arguing about George Washington and slavery. Drawing on research...

George Washington, Slavery, and America’s Historical Memory

Fountain Favorite Margot Douaihy is coming! She'll be talking with John Copenhaver at the store about her newest Sister Holiday mystery.
About the Book:
It’s a steamy, restless end of the school year in New Orleans. Sister Holiday is finishing her music classes and preparing for her permanent vow ceremony, a pivotal moment in her journey of faith. But when one of her favorite students is found dead of a fentanyl overdose, Sister Holiday and her partner-in-PI, Magnolia Riveaux, are determined to track down the drug dealers. As students continue to fall prey to this sinister drug, Sister Holiday becomes more desperate to stop the epidemic—while facing her own past with addiction, a demon that is never too far.
With Douaihy’s signature mix of grit, heart, and faith, Divine Ruin tests the limits of Sister Holiday’s devotion in her darkest and most shocking case yet.
About the Author:
Margot Douaihy, PhD, is a poet, crime writer, and assistant professor at Emerson College. She is the author of the lyrical hardboiled mysteries Scorched Grace and Blessed Water, both published with Gillian Flynn Books (a Zando imprint) and both named a "Best Crime Novel of the Year" by The New York Times (2023 and 2024). The third mystery in her series, Divine Ruin, published in January 2026 and was an American Booksellers Association Indie Next Pick, a Publishers Weekly Pick, and named a Best Debut of the Month by CrimeReads. Margot is an active member of the Radius of Arab-American Writers, the Queer Crime Writers, the Sisters in Crime, and the Mystery Writers of America.
John Copenhaver is an award-winning author whose latest novel, Hall of Mirrors, was named a New York Times Crime Novel of the Year and won the Left Coast Crime Award for Best Historical Mystery. His earlier books include Dodging and Burning and The Savage Kind, which won the Lambda Literary Award for Best LGBTQ Mystery. He co-edited Crime Ink: Iconic and serves on the board of International Thriller Writers. A founding member of Queer Crime Writers, he teaches at VCU and mentors in the University of Nebraska Omaha’s MFA program. He lives in Richmond, Virginia. <a href="https://www.johncopenhaver.com" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">johncopenhaver.com</a>&nbsp;<a href="https://eventvesta.com/events/154092/t/tickets" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">View&nbsp;Tickets &amp; More Info</a>

Local Event: Divine Ruin with Margot Douaihy

Divine Ruin with Margot Douaihy

Fountain Favorite Margot Douaihy is coming! She'll be talking with John Copenhaver at the store about her newest Sister Holiday...

Ember Music Hall

Obsessed with K-pop? Same. Next Level K-Pop Rave is the ultimate DJ dance party dedicated to the biggest hits and hottest idols in the game. Expect nonstop anthems from BLACKPINK, BTS, TWICE, Stray Kids, NewJeans, SEVENTEEN, LE SSERAFIM, ATEEZ, and more From 2000s throwbacks to the songs currently taking over your feed, it’ll all be here. Whether you’re screaming every lyric, trading photocards, or hitting the choreography with your friends, this is the place to let loose and go full idol mode. Grab your crew, charge your lightsticks, and get ready for a night that’s louder, brighter, and more chaotic than your For You Page.<a href="https://eventvesta.com/events/159062/t/tickets" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">View Tickets</a> &amp;&nbsp;More info

Local Event: Next Level KPop

Next Level KPop

 Obsessed with K-pop? Same. Next Level K-Pop Rave is the ultimate DJ dance party dedicated to the biggest hits and hottest...

Blanton & Pleasants General Store

Celebrate 97 years of history at this family-operated country store featuring antique cars, free gifts, and even a haircut! Explore the newly opened Hobbit House Treasures Gift Shop, offering an affordable variety of country, vintage, collectible and oriental decorative items in a charmingly renovated space.&nbsp;&nbsp;97 years of serving the community. Customer Appreciation Day starts at 8 am Saturday, September 26th in Cartersville, in north Cumberland County at&nbsp;&nbsp;2308 Cartersville Rd., just before the James River. (804) 375-3117&nbsp;

Local Event: Blanton & Pleasants 97th Anniversary Customer Appreciation Day

Cumberland County

Cumberland

Blanton & Pleasants 97th Anniversary Customer...

Celebrate 97 years of history at this family-operated country store featuring antique cars, free gifts, and even a haircut!...

Blanton & Pleasants 97th Anniversary Customer Appreciation Day

Strangeways Brewing RVA-Scott's Addition

🍂✨AUTUMN CRAFT FAIR at Strangeways Brewing ✨🍂
Crisp air, cozy vibes, and handcrafted goods — fall is calling. 🍁🍻
Join us for an Autumn Craft Fair celebrating talented local makers, seasonal creativity, and the small businesses that make RVA shine.
🗓️ Sept. 26th | 12PM – 5PM 🎟️ FREE TO ATTEND
Browse a thoughtfully curated lineup of artisans featuring: 🛍️ Handmade home décor 🎨 Original art 💎 Jewelry 👕 Apparel 🌿 Wellness goods 🕯️ Seasonal + one-of-a-kind finds
🍺 Craft beer flowing 🎶 Cozy autumn atmosphere 🍁 Perfect fall photo ops 💛 A community that shows up for local
Grab your friends, bring the family, and spend the day sipping, strolling, and shopping small. Celebrate the season while supporting RVA’s creative heartbeat and the makers who pour their passion into every piece.
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Local Event: Autumn Craft Fair at Strangeways

Autumn Craft Fair at Strangeways

🍂✨AUTUMN CRAFT FAIR at Strangeways Brewing ✨🍂
Crisp air, cozy vibes, and handcrafted goods — fall is calling. 🍁🍻
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Conex RVA

Spend a beautiful fall day at CONEX RVA, Richmond’s unique outdoor event space built around creativity, community, and connection!
Built from shipping containers and imagination, CONEX RVA is the perfect place to gather with friends while enjoying local food, drinks, music, outdoor games, art, and shopping from talented makers and creatives.
Come explore a curated lineup of local artisans, artists, and vintage curators while soaking up the fall atmosphere:
- Grab a delicious smash burger
- Sip something refreshing
- Shop unique handmade goods &amp; vintage finds
- Spend the afternoon outside with the Richmond community
Whether you’re searching for something special, supporting local makers, or just looking for a fun fall day out, this is the perfect Richmond autumn stop!
Interested in becoming a vendor? Space is limited and applications are curated to create a fun, balanced market experience. Apply at artisanmakers.org to join us!<a href="https://eventvesta.com/events/152958/t/tickets" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">View Tickets</a> &amp; More info

Local Event: Fall Artisan Market at CONEX RVA

Fall Artisan Market at CONEX RVA

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

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The Fillingame Homestead, LLC

We made front page news! Read our story and how we are changing lives using Creation at: https://www.chathamstartribune.com/news/article_03444676-6d2f-4862-b1e0-6651d1dee209.html?fbcl My name is Tonia Fillingame, owner of the Fillingame Homestead, LLC in Ringgold, Virginia. I am not a doctor but we use time honored, holistic ways to heal and I teach it. We do honor wholesale. We are a better than organic homestead (because we do not use any toxins) using regenerative practices, that grow and wild crafts powerful daily needs and gifts, beauty products and holistic health supports. Everything from sunscreen, pain care that helps you recover quicker, skin care, bug spray, we hand milk our goats, infuse organic oils with what we grow, for truly luscious Goat Milk and Tallow soaps. I formulate medicinal and delicious teas, Fire Cider, use the salts from The Dead Sea, the Sea of Cortez and Celtic salt to create an amazing magnesium and nutrient spray and body butter using organic mango butter. Our reviews are astounding and so much of what we do has been by request and of course, is what my family uses. Items like our anti-itch and healing salve and hormone balancing salve, the skin serum and shampoo bars, a powerful dermatitis salve, using the wax from our beehives, as beekeepers and the tinnitus tea with several wins behind it, and wow! Did you see the review posted on our Facebook and the dramatic results in the varicose veins? We wild forage and find much of our medicine in nature and Creation as we show our journey at on facebook and our website at www.fillingamehomestead.com I am extremely passionate about what we do, Creation has saved my sons life when we were given no hope and no treatment. We have a fantastic story behind what started The Fillingame Homestead that I love to share.

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Daniel Yoon - eXp Realty

Most Richmond homes are marketed to Richmond buyers. Daniel Yoon represents Central Virginia's finest properties with placement in The Wall Street Journal, Mansion Global, James Edition, and exposure across 26 countries. The same standard applies at every price point. At $250,000 or $3 million. The math is the math. The discipline is the same. Because the principles of compounding don't care about price point. But what drives me? Helping people unlock the wealth building power of homeownership. My promise: If you tell me you want something, I'll go the extra mile to get it done. If I don't know the answer, I'll tap my network and figure it out as I am well connected with a network of top industry leaders. You get my dedication, my expertise, and my commitment, no matter your price point. I'm always happy to be a resource and educator. Let's talk about your goals with zero obligation!"

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Now Accepting Aetna & Humana Clients for MHSS Support

Simple Solutions Psychiatry, LLC

Simple Solutions Psychiatry, LLC—located in Short Pump and serving Richmond and surrounding areas—is now accepting Aetna Better Health and Humana Medicaid members for Mental Health Skill Building (MHSS) services. What is MHSS? MHSS is a Medicaid community-based program that helps adults with mental health challenges build the skills needed to live independently and maintain emotional and daily stability. Services are provided in the home and in the community by qualified professionals. MHSS supports individuals who need help with managing symptoms of depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, or PTSD; improving medication consistency; developing coping and emotional regulation skills; strengthening daily living skills such as cleaning, hygiene, nutrition, and routines; and building healthy social connections. MHSS also assists with organization, budgeting, employment readiness, and navigating community resources such as housing and benefits. A Step-Down Service MHSS is often used as a step-down after psychiatric hospitalization, Community Stabilization, CSB crisis services, residential programs, IOP/PHP, ED discharges, or case management referrals. Our team responds quickly to referrals from case managers, discharge planners, therapists, and community providers. Our Commitment We provide compassionate, person-centered, strengths-based care. Our team meets clients where they are and helps them work toward realistic, sustainable goals with consistent support, flexible scheduling, and strong communication. Eligibility: ✔ Medicaid (Aetna or Humana) ✔ Qualifying mental health diagnosis ✔ Need for support with daily functioning or community integration To Refer or Request Services Call us for a brief screening—we can verify eligibility and schedule an intake quickly.

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