What’s Booming RVA: Wine, Flowers and Zydeco
Boomer’s top 5 picks for the week ahead
Savor Richmond’s top wine event as you prepare for spring: with flowers, “Appalachian Spring,” Zydeco two ways, and “Moulin Rouge.” “What’s Booming RVA: Wine, Flowers and Zydeco.”
Virginia Orchid Society Show & Sale
Feb. 28 to March 2 at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden, Richmond – FREE for sales and lectures
Hundreds of orchids on display and for sale, free lectures for beginners and experienced growers, awards, and more.
- Also check out History Blooms, inspired floral displays throughout the museum, Feb. 28 to March 2 at the Virginia Museum of History & Culture, Richmond.
“Appalachian Spring” – Three Performances
Feb. 28, 7:30 p.m. at Perkinson Center, Chester; March 1, 7:30 p.m., at St. Christopher’s School, Richmond; and March 2, 3 p.m., at Blackwell Auditorium, Randolph-Macon College, Ashland
Two beloved favorites inspired by folk music – Vaughan Williams Fantasia on “Greensleeves” and Aaron Copland’s tender “Appalachian Spring” – along with the 1940 Clarinet Concerto by the 19-year-old Ruth Gipps, composed as her fiancé and others departed for war.
Virginia Wine Expo 2025
Feb. 28 to March 9, at various venues around Richmond
A multi-day event celebrating Virginia wine, spirits, and food – taste, learn, enjoy, at an eclectic mix of curated experiences, seminars, dinners, and the walk-around tasting. Events this week include:
- Sparkling & Champagne Celebration at Beautiful Dover Hall. Feb. 28, 6:30 to 9 p.m.
- A Nordic-Inspired Signature Wine Dinner at Stock Bistro & Bar. March 2, 5:30 to 8 p.m.
- Signature Wine Dinner at Fall Line Kitchen with Chef Peyton Powell & Master Sommelier Robert Jones. March 3, 6:30 to 9 p.m.
- Signature Wine & Cognac Dinner at ML STEAK with Chef Michael Lindsey of Lillie Pearl. March 4, 6:30 to 9 p.m.
- Bacchanalia Reception & Dinner at Historic The Mill at Fine Creek. March 5, 6 to 9 p.m.
- Tequilabamba at Casa del Barco with Tequila Connoisseur Javier Gonzalez. March 6, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.
- SMOKED! A Whiskey, Wine & Global Smoked Cuisine Experience. March 7, 6 to 10 p.m.
- And more
- Plus classes and Walk-Around Grand Tastings on March 8 and 9
BeauSoleil avec Michael Doucet
March 1, 8 p.m., at The Tin Pan, Richmond
The band’s distinctive sound derives from the distilled spirits of New Orleans jazz, blues rock, folk, swamp pop, Zydeco, country and bluegrass.
- Also check out C.J. Chenier & The Red Hot Louisiana Band, from the son of the creator of Zydeco. March 3, 8 p.m., at The Tin Pan, Richmond.
“Moulin Rouge! The Musical”
March 4 to 16 at Altria Theater, Richmond
The 10-time Tony Award-winning hit presents a world of splendor and romance, eye-popping excess, of glitz, grandeur, and glory. Remixed in a new musical mash-up extravaganza.
Check websites for more details, including prices and registration requirements.
PHOTO, TOP: Orchids, by Tom Hennessy, courtesy Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden.
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