08.2026

In an outdoor patio performance at 7 pm on August 28, Los Texmaniacs will bring their eclectic blend of conjunto, rock, blues, and country to Northside Grille. Special guests for this show include local Richmond-based musicians Ramona Martinez of Ramona & The Holy Smokes, and Paulo Franco of Los Hermanos Alacranes.

07.2026

Maymont is sad to share the news that after two decades as a beloved wildlife ambassador, Little Bear, aka Phoenix, was humanely euthanized on July 10. One of the animal keepers’ favorites for his unfailingly friendly attitude, Little Bear had a form of congenital dwarfism and hormonal complications akin to Addison’s disease, which have required specialized care from attending veterinarians since he arrived at Maymont as a yearling in 2006.

07.2026

Erin Lunsford will play her latest album—Rhinestones—release show on July 31 at The Camel. Rhinestones is a self-produced collection that blends Appalachian roots with Americana, folk, country, and pop. The album explores family, friendship, mental health, identity, love, loss, and the resilience required to pursue a creative life.

07.2026

 Dr. Andrew Burnstein will deliver a lecture on Thomas Jefferson at 5:30 pm on July 22 at The Virginia Museum of History & Culture. In “Being Thomas Jefferson,” acclaimed Jefferson scholar Andrew Burstein peels away layers of obfuscation, taking us past the veneer of the animated letter-writer to describe a confused lover and a misguided humanist, too timid to embrace antislavery. Presenting a society that encouraged separation between public and private, appearance and essence, Burstein paints a dramatic picture of early American culture and brings us closer to Jefferson's life and thought than ever before.