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VOL. 4   /  YOU'RE INVITED

Hey hey! Two bits of fun news. First, our newsletter archive launches today. Now you can reference past volumes for ideas and inspiration. Second, we’re hosting our first little something this week! Read on… Our Inaugural Here. Picnic Consider this our (very chill) launch party! For the love of Richmond, Here. is hosting a picnic. Grab a blanket, pack a lunch, and join us for a stunning Saturday afternoon in Libby Hill Park. You’ll see us. If you’re looking for convenient to-go options near the park, we’ll be hitting Union Market for sandwiches and snacks as well as Proper Pie for a couple sweet slices. Cheers to the beginning of a new monthly tradition!   Vitals: Saturday, October 21 / 1-3pm Libby Hill Park Jackdaw's Last Stand Chef Ian Merryman’s pop-up dinner sensation The Jackdaw has been delighting Richmond with Chinese and Filipino spreads for the last two years. In early 2018, The Jackdaw will give way to permanent restaurant Tiny Victory. We want to soak up the final Jackdaw pop-ups over the next couple months. Next up: Filipino-inspired, five-course, small-plate marathon Ang Sarap! at Citizen. Follow their site and Instagram for updates. Pay attention - we hear some dates may shift.   Vitals: thejackdaw804.com instagram.com/thejackdawrva Night Ride Monthly bike meetup + exploring our city + surprise destinations? Count us in! Breakaway RVA is gearing up for their last ride of the year, going all out with a Halloween costume contest and two spooky stops. Bikers start from four neighborhoods, uniting at a surprise mid-point before moving on to the final destination, usually involving some alcohol. Anybody on any bike can handle the leisurely ride, and kids are welcome. You’ll cover 4-8 miles one-way. Bring a bike light for the night ride home. Register online now!   Vitals: Thursday, October 26 / 5:30pm breakawayrva.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

Every week, Here. delivers three ideas on cool happenings in Richmond, straight to your inbox.

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