What’s Booming RVA: One Voice, Many Instruments
Boomer’s top 5 picks for the week ahead
Music inspires, from the One Voice Chorus to harps to benefit the hungry to an accomplished local trumpeter. Plus millions of lights – literally – and a classic hilarious play from VCU thespians. In “What’s Booming RVA: One Voice, Many Instruments.”
“Twelfth Night”
Nov. 14 to 17 at W.E. Singleton Center for the Performing Arts, Richmond
VCUarts Theatre presents the Shakespearean comedy of romance and mistaken identities, of a shipwreck, unrequited love, and meddling side characters.
One Voice Chorus Fall 2024 Concert
Nov. 16 at 4 p.m. and Nov. 17 at 4 p.m. at Grace Baptist Church, Richmond
New selections and old favorites in an eclectic blend of musical styles, including spirituals, jazz, show tunes, and popular music with accompaniment by professional instrumentalists. Presenting a facilitated discussion of diversity-related issues at 3 p.m., before each concert.
Music Feeds RVA: Benefit Concert
FREE. Nov. 17, 3 to 4 p.m., at St. John’s United Church of Christ, Richmond
The GreenSpring Harp Ensemble presents harp and children’s choir music to benefit the community and food bank. No tickets, just a free-will offering of a non-perishable food item.
Dominion Energy GardenFest of Lights
Nov. 18 through Jan. 5, 2025, at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden, Richmond
Millions of lights throughout the Garden celebrate interconnected environments. This year’s theme, Homes & Habitats: A Celebration of Connection, explores where nature and community intertwine. Includes new interactive features, Pokémon light forms, model trains, The Fairy Village, and more. Live performances on select nights. Tickets must be purchased in advance.
Rex Richardson Jazz Concert
Nov. 19, 7 p.m., at The Cultural Arts Center, Glen Allen
From his days as a sideman with legendary jazz saxophonist Joe Henderson to his current roles as a Yamaha Performing Artist and Professor of Trumpet and Jazz Studies at VCU, Richardson has earned accolades as a “genre-busting” international trumpet virtuoso for his playing in both the jazz and classical realms.
Check websites for more details, including prices and registration requirements.
More of What’s Booming in Richmond besides …
Food and more fun to fill your plate
Featured flavor of the week:
Local restaurants serving Thanksgiving meals, courtesy of WRIC-8
And more to throw on your calendar:
- MORE EVENTS from Nov. 14 to 21, plus announcements and road trips
- Lots of future Richmond happenings
