The Valentine – in the heart of Richmond – is celebrating its 125th anniversary and more than a century of serving history-loving families and their students!
Author: Joan Tupponce
Joan Tupponce
An award-winning writer based in Richmond, Joan Tupponce is a parent, grandparent, and self-admitted Disney freak. She writes about anything and everything and enjoys meeting inspiring people and telling their stories. Joan’s work has appeared in RFM since the magazine’s first issue in October 2009. Look for original and exclusive online articles about Richmond-area people, places, and ideas at Just Joan: RVA Storyteller.
Virginia Rep’s “Misery opens August 31 at November Theatre. Susan Sanford, who just starred in “9 to 5: The Musical,” stars as Annie.
Every year, regional Christmas Mothers work hard to help families make the most out of their holiday season and make the season special. Meet two of them!
Scott Wichmann revives his role as Black Stache in “Peter and the Starcatcher” at Firehouse Theatre.
Dr. Anne-Marie Irani opened Natalies’s Taste of Lebanon to help her daughter Natalie, who has Williams syndrome, get her footing in the hospitality industry.
“It was surreal,” says Richmond’s Mervin Mayo about the moment all four “America’s Got Talent” judges gave a yes, advancing him to the next round.
Honeysuckle Farm in Hanover is a small farm with a big purpose – helping young people with disabilities connect with nature and develop employment skills.
Women in construction have been out here building success stories for decades! Now, NAWIC is hosting a summer camp to inspire the next generation of builders.
“9 to 5: The Musical” runs through Aug 4 at Virginia Rep’s November Theatre, and Alia Bisharat Glidden talks about her role as Judy and why it’s her dream role!
Twelve-year-old Mila Marrero applied for and won a grant that helped turn her struggle with anxiety into a nonprofit that helps spread joy among Black girls.
This year’s Lebanese Food Festival is at Saint Anthony Church, May 17, 18, and 19 – more than 40,000 handmade pastries, pies, and much, much more!
Wife, mother, grandmother, and Richmond legend – Desirée Roots has been singing, acting, dancing, and lighting up stages in the region for fifty years!
