Name: Community Forum - Writing and Publishing
Start: 2026-11-09T18:30:00-05:00
Location: Ashland Branch Library

Ashland Branch Library

Are you a writer who is working on or who has finished a manuscript and would like to have it published?  Where do you start?  How do you start?  Join other aspiring and established writers for a guided roundtable discussion on the ins and outs and tips and tricks of getting your work published.

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Virginia Museum of History & Culture

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.
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An Evening with Nathaniel Philbrick

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<img alt="🎉" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t8c/1/16/1f389.png"> The 2026 RVA Burlesque Festival Join us for three exhilarating days of glamour, talent, and celebration at the 2026 RVA Burlesque Festival, happening from November 5th-7th in the city of Richmond, VA. Experience dazzling live entertainment by stunning performers from across the country and immerse yourself in the world of burlesque as we dedicate this festival to celebrating the art form, fostering awareness, and supporting the thriving burlesque and performing arts scene in our city. <img alt="🎟️" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/td8/1/16/1f39f.png"> Tickets are live now at: <a href="https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/2026-rva-burlesque-festival?fbclid=IwcGRvZgVleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFmRkFTeWZFOEZTS1l1ZmFzc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHsdG665BqmVSSIC1zSFxNxSPGeXELXY5SA1ykFz33evEs-kcOrRTXLEOHOpj_aem_opK3b5TgfQ9Y5jcBmfLZPA" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.zeffy.com/.../tic.../2026-rva-burlesque-festival</a> VIP Weekender Pass: $100 (Includes poster, raffle ticket for each raffle, reserved front seat Thursday/Friday/Saturday, premium seating at Burlesque Brunch Sunday) General Admission Weekender Pass: $65 (Admission to all three nights) Individual Night Tickets: Thursday at The Workshop by T&amp;D - $20 in advance, $25 at the door Friday at Ember Music Hall- $25 in advance, $30 at the door Saturday at Bolling Haxall House- $30 in advance, $35 at the door

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Election Day has come and gone, and one thing is certain: our work is NOT over! We still have communities to protect, institutions to strengthen, and a future to build together.
Join us for a special Friday Power Lunch as we unpack the election results, the legal battles ahead, and how grassroots organizers are preparing for whatever comes next. Glenn Kirschner, host of Justice Matters and former federal prosecutor, joins us to talk election law, accountability, and protecting the rule of law.


 Kris Goldsmith, founder of Veterans Fighting Fascism, talks about the upcoming Veterans Day Democracy March.

 Melissa Thomas, Climate Equity Working Group Policy Director, shines a spotlight on the proposed Dominion/NextEra merger and why we can't lose sight of the issues affecting our communities.

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We're already looking ahead to Virginia 2027 and 2028! No one is coming to save us. It's up to us. RSVP to join us live at Noon: <a href="https://tinyurl.com/fpl2026b" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://tinyurl.com/fpl2026b</a>

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On the first Friday of each month, the museum will stay open later for this family-friendly event. Between 5:00 pm and 8:00 pm, the museum will&nbsp;offer free admission to the galleries, specials in the Café, access to food trucks,&nbsp;live music, and family-centered activities.
First Friday of every month from 5:00 pm-8:00 pm Free after-hours admission to the museum $2 off wine and beer in the Museum Café, plus specialty mocktails for adults and kids Access to food trucks, live music, and family-friendly&nbsp;activities Family crafts and face painting
Free, no registration required.
First Fridays made possible with support from Virginia Renalds&nbsp;Edmunds
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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>

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Arnez J.

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