Jack R. Johnson 08.2026
Fran Withrow 08.2026
The Summer Salad You Aren't Making (But Should)
Fayeruz Regan 08.2026
“We Hold These Truths . . .”
The American Revolution was as much a war of pens and parchment as it was of swords and muskets. For though those first shots fired at Lexington were “heard round the world,” it was the words written in the founding document that have reverberated across the globe for 250 years now, spreading the good news of self-governance and rule of law, crushing despots, overthrowing regimes that enslave the populace and deny civil liberties. In particular, it was that one somewhat run-on sentence that’s entranced everyone who’s ever read it. It begins, quite simply, “We hold these truths to be self-evident . . .”
By Charles McGuigan 07.2026
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Grammy-Winning Los Texmaniacs Coming Soon to Northside Grille
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.
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Maymont Celebrates The Life of Little Bear
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.
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“Being Thomas Jefferson” at the Virginia Museum of History & Culture
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.
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“We Hold These Truths . . .”
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