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VOL. 6   /  AN EXTRA HOUR If you do anything this week, please vote on Tuesday, November 7. Learn about what’s on your ballot here. Daylight saving time on November 5 affords us an extra hour before shortening our daylight for the season. Accordingly, this weekend in Richmond is absolutely action-packed. In a past newsletter, we gave you a head’s up on the Ledbury Quail Hunt this Saturday.  Now, a few more fun ideas to fill out that extra hour! Holiday Beer What started as a modest beer has taken root as a major holiday tradition. Hardywood’s Gingerbread Stout releases Saturday, with seven variants to follow throughout the season! It’s that good. Everyone has a different favorite, so check out the full GBS lineup to see which appeals to you. This weekend, Friday’s draft-only Christmas Pancakes sounds delicious, and Saturday is the main event: your first taste of the season’s Gingerbread Stout. Let the holidays officially begin!  Many know the beer; few know the full story behind its creation. Food & Wine got the scoop. Thirsty yet?   Vitals: Saturday, November 4 / 1-10pm hardywood.com FF&F, Focused Fire, Flour & Fork (it rolls off the tongue eventually, promise) takes over Richmond’s restaurant scene this weekend, when visiting chefs partner with local talents for dinners, classes and food adventures galore. Of the many options, what to choose? We’d consider skipping work for chef Joe Sparatta’s Friday pasta-making class. Saturday’s Class Pass offers another chance to load up on technique – and Gabrielle Hamilton of NYC’s Prune will keynote! If you’d rather eat than cook, we’re food curious about Big Guns at Pasture, Carnaval Latino, Chaat It Up at Lehja, and Seed to Table at Sub Rosa.   Vitals: November 2-5 fireflourandfork.com Futures: For The Ladies We like to support people trying something new, whether it’s exploring our city or starting a new venture. In its first year, Rebelle Con is a new conference that supports women advancing their own ventures. Over the course of a weekend, Rebelle Con will host conversations around Wellness, Money, Community and Creativity. You can opt for a quick fix via the workshops or fully immerse yourself hearing keynotes from Christian Siriano, Jessamyn Stanley and Tonya Rapley. We’re most intrigued by the Charging What You’re Worth workshop. Ticket sales close November 5. Vitals: November 9-11 rebellecon.com

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VOL. 3   /  OUR WORLD For Here, we have grander ideas than only covering organized events. We want to turn you on to moments of exploration in Richmond. We'll also be creating our own happenings, small and easy at first. First up: October 21, 1-3PM. Details next week... All adventures are more fun with a friend or three. This week, will you forward Here. to a few curious, awesome people and invite them to sign up? Three Nights, Three Courses, $30 German-and-then-some restaurant Metzger is consistently inventive and delicious. Don’t just take our word for it; read Bill Addison’s effusive Eater review. As if you needed more reasons to go, the Church Hill favorite just launched a $30, three-course prix fixe menu, available every Tuesday - Thursday. If you go à la carte, beware: it’s easy to over-order. Do it anyways! And do not, under any circumstance, skip dessert.   Vitals: Prix Fixe / Tuesday - Thursday / 5-10pm metzgerbarandbutchery.com Rhythms at the River This weekend, the Richmond Folk Festival takes over Brown’s Island and the Tredegar riverfront. To break down the long list of performers, watch the brief performance videos provided on the Festival site for each act. We are particularly excited for A Step Ahead’s step team competition and flamenco from Corazón de Granada. The list of food trucks is just as long, so balance returning to a familiar option – River City Wood Fire, Hungry Turtle, Happy Empanada – with something new.   Vitals: October 13-15 richmondfolkfestival.org Futures: Home(made) School There’s nothing quite like homemade. This Fall, Whisk owner and executive pastry chef Morgan Botwinick will share her hard-earned secrets to baked goods over a limited number of classes. Sunday's croissant class is already booked solid, so try bread making or cookie baking. Morgan also invited a wine specialist to lead a wine and cheese pairing class. These will all be handy skills, come the holidays. Remember: you’re only being a good student when you taste everything. And ask to see the croissant freezer!   Vitals: whiskrva.com/classes

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VOL. 2   /  LESS BUT BETTER We designed Here. to require participation. Think: less reading, more doing. Pick which items appeal to you, then grab eight friends and get out there! Use these newsletters as inspiration, for now or later. Our site will soon maintain an archive so you can always revisit ideas. Today's volume contains our first Futures section. In these, we’ll key you into planning moments so you don’t miss a thing. Live Oaks & Neon Not what Sheryl Sandberg had in mind, but the ultimate way to enjoy the State Fair of Virginia is to lean in. Break out your flannel and boots, find a pack of friends, and go whole hog.  Scatter the group to bring back different plates, aka State Fair tapas. Say yes to pretzel-wrapped bratwurst and fried Oreos. Ride the Ferris Wheel. Pet some baby animals. Watch the Xpogo Stunt Team. The Demo Derby finals are on Sunday. There’s a rodeo every day. Catch acoustic bluegrass. And people watch, obviously. Cash is king; come prepared.   Vitals: Through Sunday, October 8 statefairva.org   Brunch Market Before the weather cools, spend your Saturday morning at the South of the James Farmers Market. Arrive before 10am to avoid crowds. Secretly, the SOJ Market is really the most incredible al fresco brunch spot. There’s always a serious line for Yoder’s Donuts, so check out Alchemy coffee, Kitchenette’s bagels (with the works), Goatocado’s breakfast bowls and Hog Haven breakfast sandwiches. Try tastes of Grammy O’s sticky buns, Reginald’s peanut butter and Goats R Us cheeses. If you’re after produce, the mid-season transition offers a lot of choice. Enjoy the last of peaches, peppers and tomatoes, while apples, kale and radishes are starting to come in strong.   Vitals: Saturdays in October / 8am-12pm growrva.com/soj  Futures: Less Hunt, More Gather Tickets to Ledbury’s famed Quail Hunt are almost sold out. Sure, there’s a morning hunt, but we’re all about the afternoon field feast. Ledbury has the clout to bring in the most exciting chefs, bartenders and partners, so make a point to visit each station. A pig roast, oysters, beer, wine, cocktails, shopping, archery, live music. For all that, tickets are just $60. Wear your field party finest; the fashion does not disappoint. After you’ve made the rounds, take a seat in the grass — preferably by the bonfire — and just relax in the splendor of the Virginia countryside.   Vitals: Saturday, November 4 / 2-6pm quailhunt2017.splashthat.com