What’s Booming RVA: Illuminate Art and Veterans
Boomer’s top picks for the week ahead
Find inspiration in Richmond arts and music, savor Jewish food, and honor U.S. veterans. In “What’s Booming RVA: Illuminate Art and Veterans.”
“Mending Walls” Screening + Tour
Documentary Screening
Nov. 8: book signing from 5 to 6 p.m., screening and Q&A from 6 to 8 p.m., at The Branch Museum, Richmond
Join artist Hamilton Branch to view the film covering 30 artists, 16 murals, about race, status, and experiences..
Mural Tour
Nov. 9, 10 a.m. to noon, starting at The Branch Museum, Richmond
Hamilton Glass takes guests on a bus and walking tour of five to seven murals from the book and documentary.
InLight 2024: Ground for Clearing
Nov. 8 and 9, 7 to 11 p.m., at Pine Camp Cultural Arts and Community Center, Richmond
The annual nighttime, illuminated public art exhibition this year uses its venue’s rich history and topography as inspiration.
An Evening with Steve Bassett
Nov. 9, 7:30 p.m., at Perkinson Center, Chester
The long-time musician demonstrates the roots of southern rock, soul, gospel, blues, and jazz. He has performed throughout the U.S. but is especially appreciated in Virginia, notably as co-author with Robbin Thompson of “Sweet Virginia Breeze,” the official popular state song.
Richmond Jewish Food Festival
Nov. 10 to 11, noon to 9 p.m., at Keneseth Beth Israel, Richmond
Feast on a variety of Jewish foods, including schwarma, falafel, brisket, corned beef, latkes, and much more.
Veterans Day Events
Commonwealth’s Veterans Day Ceremony
Nov. 11, 11 a.m. (arrive by 10:30 a.m. to be seated), at the Heilman Amphitheater, Virginia War Memorial, Richmond
Honor and recognize Virginia’s valued veterans. FREE.
Veterans Day Ceremony
Nov. 11, 1 p.m., at Veteran Memorial Building, Chesterfield County Fairgrounds, Chesterfield
Chesterfield County’s Veterans Day event focuses on music in the military. Musicians play the songs of the military branches as the audience learns how these patriotic songs connect veterans across generations.
Plus
See more veteran-focused events in the Boomer full calendar listing for the week of Nov. 7 to 14.
Check websites for more details, including prices and registration requirements.
More of What’s Booming in Richmond besides illuminated art
- MORE EVENTS from Nov. 7 to 14, PLUS an announcement and road trips – COMING SOON
- Lots of future Richmond happenings