What’s Booming RVA: ‘I Carried a Watermelon’
Boomer’s picks for the week ahead
At the Carytown Watermelon Festival, enter to win tickets to the Dirty Dancing Days Summer Festival. Plus surround yourself with jazz, dive into the psychology of conspiracy theories, hear a rising bluegrass star, and drink in history and local spirits. “What’s Booming RVA: ‘I Carried a Watermelon.’”
Richmond Jazz and Music Festival
Announced artists are T.I., Jodeci, Muni Long, Masego, Ceelo Green, Aloe Blacc, Marsha Ambrosius, October London, Dru Hill, Raheen DeVaughn, Kirk Whalum & Mindi Abair, Norman Brown, Hot Like Mars, Charles Owens, Alexander Mack.
Aug. 8 to 10 at The Hippodrome Theater (Friday) and Maymont (Saturday and Sunday), Richmond.
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“I Carried a Watermelon” at the 43rd Annual Carytown Watermelon Festival
“Dirty Dancing” fans remember Baby’s cringey words when she first met Johnny. The home of the film’s production will be at the iconic RVA Watermelon Festival, offering festivalgoers the chance to win two tickets the Dirty Dancing Days Summer Festival (Aug. 16, at Mountain Lake Lodge, with dance lessons, watermelon racing, costume dance party, trivia contest, and much more).
The Carytown Watermelon Festival features 80 musicians, more than 100 exhibitors, kids’ activities, food vendors, and lots of watermelon.
Aug. 10, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., in Carytown, Richmond.
CarytownWatermelonFestival.com
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The Psychology of Conspiracy Theories
Profs & Pints Richmond presents a look at conspiracy theories, the people who buy into them, how to predict who might believe them, how to protect yourself, and more.
Aug. 10, 4 to 6:30 p.m., at Triple Crossing – Fulton, Richmond.
Liam Purcell & Cane Mill Road
“The future of bluegrass” twines innovation, tradition, and excellence into a unique musical experience. The young musician has made a name for himself in the world of American Stringband music. Growing up less than a mile away from the legendary guitarist Doc Watson, Purcell was steeped in Appalachian Old-Time and Bluegrass traditions from an early age.
Aug. 12, 8 p.m., at The Tin Pan, Richmond.
Defiant Spirits: Exploring the Legacy of Clementina Rind
This inspiring woman took over her husband’s printing office upon his death, and in 1766 became Virginia’s first female printer and newspaper publisher. She printed Thomas Jefferson’s “A Summary View of the Rights of British America” and published the widely read “Virginia Gazette.” Her printed work was distributed and vigorously debated in Virginia’s taverns and public houses. The presentation, in conjunction with Virago Spirits, explores tavern culture and its importance in the political climate of the day and the beverages enjoyed by our Founding Fathers.
Aug. 14, 6 to 8 p.m., at the Virginia Museum of History & Culture, Richmond.
Check websites for more details, including prices and registration requirements.
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