Community Calendar

Event will feature handmade creations for local artisans to raise money for lcoal chariteis. They are, BARCC, Isaiah 117 House, Quilts of Valor, Parkview Mission and Daily Bread. Quilts will be on display and for sale. Learn how to make a block that will be a part of a community quilt. Get a start on your holiday shopping at the Boutique with unique items and gifts for everyone on your list: teachers, coworkers, kids, elders, neighbors, hostess and more. Raffles for charity quilts and door prizes will be given throughout the day. A Quilts of Valor ceremony will be Saturday, November 7 in the early afteroon to honor some brave veterans that have given so much to our country. A quilt will be presented to each of them to show our appreication. Explore, discover, shop, learn and support our community all at one place as we make our area a better place, one stitch at a time.

Jake McCord, a self-taught artist from Georgia, frequently said that making art was something he did “just for fun.” He lived and worked alone and considered his art to be “company” – Once a painting was complete, McCord would install it on his front porch to share the work with the community, engaging passersby and sparking conversation.

McCord’s works are products of his imagination and his unique vision of the world. Looking at his paintings is an invitation to enter McCord’s lively and colorful world and a reminder that anyone can express themselves through creating art. "Jake McCord: Jolly Company" is on view at the Eleanor D. Wilson Museum August 13 – November 14, 2026, and is on loan from Chris Ross and Traveling Art Exhibitions. Please go to Hollins.edu/Museum to find our open hours!

Please also join the Eleanor D. Wilson Museum for a community workshop inspired by McCord's paintings on Friday, October 23rd from 2-4 PM on the front plaza outside the museum.

Image Credits: Jake McCord, "Untitled (Purple Dog with Ball)," 1998. House paint on found wood, 20 x 15 inches. © Private Collection.

"No Excellent Beauty: Disability Aesthetics" is a two-person show that features the work of photographers Kristen Olinger and Michael Van Huffel. Both Olinger and Van Huffel work in the medium of digital photography to engage in self-portraiture as a means to process living with late onset chronic illness and disability. Neither artist carries visible signs of their illness, which can make describing their challenges and experiences more difficult, but through their photographs they are able to make the unseen visible.

The Eleanor D. Wilson Museum has partnered with Clovernook Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired to provide braille printings of all text included in this exhibition, as well as Swell Touch prints of a selection of pieces for all to feel and enjoy.

Image Credits: Kristen Olinger, "Opulent Dolls," digital photograph, 2025. Image courtesy of the artist.

Join us for a special family-friendly breakfast featuring teen CEO, innovator, author & activist Bellen Woodard, creator of the “More Than Peach” movement and acclaimed author of More than Peach & Ballet Brown.

Enjoy a delicious pink-themed breakfast before hearing Bellen share her story and the inspiration behind her work, celebrating representation and individuality. After the presentation, children and families will take part in a hands-on activity inspired by Bellen’s message before heading into Barbie™: A Cultural Icon to explore the exhibition.

This family-friendly program is part of the VMHC’s monthly breakfast series in celebration of Barbie™: A Cultural Icon, offering families opportunities to enjoy a meal, meet special guests, and get creative!

This program is recommended for children 7+ and a parent/guardian.

Marks of Memory examines time, data, ancestry, and personal experience through the work of three contemporary artists—Veronica Jackson, Annette Lawrence, and LaRissa Rogers—who question what stories get told, who gets remembered, and what data gets counted and recorded. Highlighting printmaking and patterning as physical processes and systems of communication, this exhibition explores how personal and collective histories are remembered, preserved, and disseminated.

Rural Idaho. Difficult Memories. An estranged father’s house to sell. From the acclaimed author of The Whale, Little Bear Ridge Road confronts issues as wide as galaxies and as intimate as family secrets.

After the death of his long-estranged father, Ethan returns to the tiny hometown he once escaped—only to find himself face to face with the only family he has left: his sharp-tongued, fiercely independent aunt. While cleaning up years of a failing family, the two are forced to confront old pain, unfinished conversations, and the orbit that keeps pulling them back to a place they want to leave.

At its core, Little Bear Ridge Road is a deeply human story about distance and return, silence and understanding, and the complicated ways families try—and sometimes struggle—to show up for each other, even when words fall short.

Performances on Wednesday (alternating 2PM and 7PM), Thursdays and Fridays (7PM), Saturdays (2PM and 7PM), and Sundays (3PM)

Ticket link: https://va-rep.org/events/little-bear-ridge-road/

Address: Virginia Repertory Theatre - 114 W. Broad St, Richmond VA
Phone: 804-282-2620

tickets@virginiarep.org

One of “the funniest plays Broadway has ever seen!” (The Huffington Post), this slapstick comedy asks if the show must go on - if the set is falling down around you. It’s opening night for the cast of Cornley Drama Society’s newest production, The Murder at Haversham Manor! But as soon as the curtain goes up, everything that can go wrong…does! Physical comedy, non-stop pandemonium, and a cast of increasingly frantic actors - it’s a night of theatre the audience will never forget - even if the cast wishes they did.

Performances on Wednesday (alternating 2PM and 7PM), Thursdays and Fridays (7PM), Saturdays (2PM and 7PM), and Sundays (3PM)

Join us for an unforgettable afternoon of music, movement, and heartfelt tribute at Salute, presented by Piedmont Virginia Community College! This FREE concert celebrates the courage and sacrifice of our nation's veterans. This inspiring performance showcases the athleticism and artistry of Charlottesville Ballet's professional dancers through a diverse program of powerful and engaging works.

Through dynamic choreography and an eclectic musical landscape, the concert explores themes of community, culture, and connection. Highlights include Sara Clayborne's Valhalla, set to an original composition by veteran composer David Brent, featuring electric guitar and a compelling fusion of classical and contemporary styles. Also returning to the stage is the audience favorite, A Military Fanfare by choreographer Mary Hein, a beloved dance educator and Army Ranger spouse. Set to a stirring medley of anthems representing each branch of the U.S. Armed Forces, this vibrant work celebrates service with precision, power, and pride.

Whether you are moved by music, inspired by dance, or eager to honor those who have served, Salute offers a moving celebration of patriotism, remembrance, and community through the transformative power of the arts.

Experience the magic of Garden Glow presented by Kroger, Maymont's largest annual fundraiser and one of Richmond's favorite fall experiences. Spectacular light displays transform Maymont after dark into an unforgettable evening of color and light.

Wander the illuminated Glow Path sponsored by Kinsale Capital Group featuring larger-than-life displays, explore the rainbow of color in the Japanese Garden after dark, then gather around cozy fire pits in Glow Village with your whole crew. Enjoy local food trucks, Glow Bars sponsored by CoStar Group, seasonal treats and glowing photo opportunities.

𝑶𝑵 𝑺𝑨𝑳𝑬 ! Mark Chesnutt coming to The Groove Music hall Saturday November 7th! Mark Chesnutt is one of Country’s true musical treasures. Critics have hailed him as a classic Country singer of the first order and some of Country music’s most elite entertainers, from George Jones to George Strait, echo the sentiment. Mark Chesnutt’s stature is easily gauged. He has 14 No. 1 hits. Tickets available now