Jack R. Johnson 11.2024
Fran Withrow 11.2024
Fayeruz Regan 11.2024
NORTH of the JAMES Thirty Years Later
Look for our commemorative edition coming out January/February 2025. It will be our biggest issue ever, and will include 30 of our cover stories, one from each year we have published 1994-2024
“This November NORTH of the JAMES will be thirty years old.”
That’s what I told a long-time friend this past summer.
“Wow, talk about a stroll down memory lane,” she said.
I smiled and nodded. But here’s what I was thinking: This isn’t going to be a quiet stroll down some country lane. I was headed on an extended road trip down Route 1, from Maine to Florida, with breakdowns and detours, and countless stopovers along the way.
By Charles McGuigan 11.2024
Happening now in the community:
48th Season for Concert Ballet of Virginia’s Nutcracker
11.2024
Now in its 48h year, the Concert Ballet’s Nutcracker is Virginia’s longest running version of this holiday classic. Acclaimed for colorful scenery and costuming, The Concert Ballet will present performances of this Christmas favorite at Hanover Arts & Activities Center on December 7 at 11 am; at Mary Mother of the Church Abbey on December 14 at 1 pm and 4 pm, and on December 15 at 2:30 pm; and at J.R. Tucker High School on December 21 at 1 pm and 4 pm, and on December 22 at 2:30 pm.
Tickets start at $20.
Downtown Richmond’s Grand Illumination
11.2024
Downtown Richmond lights up for the holidays from 4 till 6 pm on December 6 at Kanawha Plaza. Featuring music, dance, food trucks and the annual tree lighting. Free and open to the public. Rain or shine. Details at https://venturerichmond.com/our-events/featured-events/rva-illuminates-at-kanawha-plaza/De
7th Annual Northside Painters Show and Sale
11.2024
The Northside Painters will be showing and selling the works they’ve created this year at their Annual Show at the corner of Bellevue Avenue and Lamont Street in the Northside. They will be exhibiting watercolors, oils, acrylics, and mixed media paintings.
Santa Visit at Tredegar
11.2024
On December 21, from 10 am till 2 pm, celebrate the season at the American Civil War Museum with a day of cheerful festivities. Start by meeting Santa in Tredegar’s lobby, then head inside for holiday crafts and delicious hot cocoa. Fun for the whole family awaits! Free event.
Christmas on MacArthur Returns December 14 From 10am-2pm
11.2024
Christmas on MacArthur is back from 9 am till 2 pm on Saturday, December 14. This annual holiday celebration benefits Toys-for-Tots, so please drop off new unwrapped toys to collection boxes that will soon be available at locally owned Northside businesses. Or bring a toy the day of the event.
Winter Wanderland at Court End
11.2024
On Sunday December 8, from noon till four, stroll along the 1000 block of East Clay Street for seasonal hot beverages, family crafts and games, and live music. Take a self-guided tour of the historic Court End neighborhood and hop on a shuttle to visit nearby cultural sites and museums for open houses and other activities. Free event.
Richmond Waldorf School Hosts 4th Annual Holiday Faire
11.2024
Richmond Waldorf School will hold its 4th Annual Holiday Faire from 2 till 6pm December 7 at its Northside campus, set to take place on Saturday, December 7, 2024, from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on its campus at 1301 Robin Hood Road. This beloved event, open to the public, invites families and community members to experience a magical afternoon filled with holiday cheer, unique artisan goods, family activities, and seasonal treats.
GardenFest of Lights at Lewis Ginter
11.2024
Voted the best botanical garden holiday lights in the country by USA today last year, the ever-popular GardenFest of Lights returns to Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden this holiday season. This display, which features millions of lights, runs from November 18 through January 5.
2nd Annual Holiday Fun Walk/Run at Virginia War Memorial December 7
11.2024
Join the J. R. Tucker High School Marine Corps JROTC cadets for their holiday walk/run. The course offers exquisite views of the James River, and Belle Isle and Brown's Island. Check-in from 7:45 am to 8:45 am on December 7, followed by an opening ceremony at 9:15, after which time the race will start. Check-in is at the Virginia War Memorial.
Wreath Workshops and Merry Market at Maymont
11.2024
Maymont invites the community to add a personal touch to the holidays this year with make-your-own wreath workshops, from December 3 through 7, along with the Merry Market, on December 7 and 8.
Merry Market is a holiday market with more than 75 talented local artisans gathered for two days from noon till five on the Carriage House Lawn offering a variety of handmade and creatively designed gifts for all tastes and interests.
Visit Soul Santa in Jackson Ward
11.2024
St. Nick will be visiting Jackson Ward this holiday season at the Black History Museum and Cultural Center of Virginia. Kids can tell the jolly old elf what they want for Christmas and have their picture taken on his lap. Reserve a time slot in advance online for this free event. November 30, and December 7 and 14, ll am till 3 pm.
For more information please visit https://blackhistorymuseum.org/event/visit-with-soul-santa-2024-12-07/
Monthly Music Lineup at Northside Grille
10.2024
Here’s a monthly list of bands and events hosted by Northside’s leading music venue—Northside Grille.
October 20, The Biologics; October 24, Megasoma and 3 Sheets to The Wind; October 30, Mackenzie Roark; Halloween October 31, Brandon Wayne and His Lonesome Drifters; November 1, First Friday Karaoke; November 2, Los Hermanos Alcarenas; November 3, Mike Lucas; November 6, Katie Teardrop and Bobby; November 7, The Hitchhikers; November 8, The Illbillys; November 9, Tarrant; November 10, The Fret Brothers; November 13, John Candeed; November 14, First Animal Response Team; November 15, Live Rockabilly with The Flea Bops; November 16, The Boulevardiers; November 17, Jazz with The John Bradberry Trio; November 20, Roger Carroll Band; November 21, Jonathan Meadows Trio; November 22, Carmen Ann and the Lowdown Gamblers.
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