Explore the elaborate gardens at Richmond’s Victorian Mansion, Maymont, by moonlight on Friday, March 18 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. A horticulturist will guide you through the garden and share arboretum and horticultural facts along the way. The event costs $20 per person. Click here for more information and to register online.
Archive for February, 2011
Full Moon Hike
Monday, February 28th, 2011Play ‘Who Dunnit?’ While You Dine
Sunday, February 27th, 2011Next time you’re in Richmond, head to the Mystery Dinner Playhouse and be a detective for the night. In its 18th season, the Mystery Dinner Playhouse makes for a zany, fun night as you interrogate a crazy cast of characters and compete with the audience to win the “Super Sleuth” prize. The current show in [...]
St. Patty’s Day in RVA
Saturday, February 26th, 2011Ever thought about celebrating St. Patrick’s Day in Richmond? We’ve got all kinds of events going on. So, grab your green shirt, make a reservation and head in to town! Here’s a rundown of events: Shamrock the Block 2011, Saturday, March 12, 12 to 6 p.m. This free St. Patrick’s Day celebration takes place in [...]
Legend Anniversary Party
Tuesday, February 22nd, 2011Richmond’s favorite microbrewery, Legend Brewing Co., is turning 17 on Sunday (2/27) and you’re invited to come celebrate between 3 and 9 p.m. $20 at the door gets you the chance the watch music by ’50′s and ’60′s band Cyrus McCormick and the Reapers; rock and soul band The Remnants; and Wade Reynolds; and The [...]
Southern Film Festival
Monday, February 21st, 2011Explore how the distinctiveness of the South has been depicted on screen next weekend (Friday 2/25 and Saturday 2/26) at the Second Annul VCU Southern Film Festival, titled “Screening Southern Literature” this year. Held at the Grace Street Theater (which is just a hop down the road from our Grace Manor Inn), the event features [...]
Karneval Comes to Richmond
Sunday, February 20th, 2011Can’t make it to New Orleans, Rio or Germany for some crazy pre-Lent celebrating? Come to Richmond instead! Our own Capital Ale House’s downtown location is hosting Karneval celebrations to give you a taste of international fun (and, of course, some delicious beer!). The fun starts Saturday (2/26) at 9 p.m., when a celebration of [...]
Grace Street Home Tour
Wednesday, February 9th, 2011This Saturday (2/12) you are invited to take a peek inside some of the other beautiful homes along Grace Street, the street where our lovely inn is situated. The 2nd Annual West Grace Street Tour, “A Taste of Grace,” gets you into six different homes along the street where you’ll be treated to appetizers and [...]
Picasso Comes to Richmond
Tuesday, February 8th, 2011One of your only chances to see a large body of Picasso’s work comes exclusively to Richmond’s Virginia Museum of Fine Arts February 19 through May 15. “Picasso: Masterpieces from the Musée National Picasso, Paris” will showcase 176 works from Picasso’s personal collection, and is being called the most important exhibition ever to visit the [...]
Marathon Bluegrass Jam
Saturday, February 5th, 2011Richmond has a plethora of fine-dining establishments, but the other benefit of heading to a Southern city like this one is down-home darn good comfort food. You’ll find breakfast with fresh biscuits, indulgent shrimp and grits, and, of course, fresh barbecue. Just a 15 minute drive from our inn, Grandpa Eddie’s Alabama Ribs & Barbecue [...]
First Fridays & Olio Wine Dinner
Wednesday, February 2nd, 2011This Friday (2/4) brings the return of First Fridays. On the First Fridays of every month, galleries along Richmond’s Broad Street stay open late and open new exhibits. Restaurants in the area host specials, and stores stay open late, too. Check out the First Fridays web site for a map and more information. Along with [...]
