What’s Booming RVA: Love and Heroes
Boomer’s top picks for the week ahead
Whether for romance or honor, Boomer’s top five picks hit the high notes: with veterans’ stories, romantic ballet and baritone bliss, illuminating art, and Fat Tuesday music. In What’s Booming RVA: Love and Heroes.
“Heroes Among Us: Veterans Voices with Greg McQuade”
A retrospective look at video segments about Virginia military veterans produced by reporter-anchor Greg McQuade at the Richmond station.
FREE, registration requested. Feb. 12, 7 to 9 p.m., at the Virginia War Memorial, Richmond.
“Giselle”
Richmond Ballet and Richmond Symphony present the hauntingly beautiful story that tests the bounds of love, even in the afterworld, where love, vengeance, and redemption intertwine.
Feb. 13 to 15 at Dominion Energy Center, Richmond.
“Titus Kaphar and Junius Brutus Stearns: Pictures More Famous than the Truth”
Juxtaposing scenes from the life of George Washington by painter Junius Brutus Stearns (American, 1810-1885) with contemporary works by artist Titus Kaphar (American, 1976-) to offer 21st century perspectives. Stearns helped mythologize George Washington, and Kaphar adds to or amends traditional portraits of Washington and reclaim part of the narrative for the enslaved individuals excluded from the dominant story. Part of the VA250 commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution.
FREE. Feb. 14 to July 26 at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, Richmond.
The Potluck: Fat Tuesday
Featuring top names from Richmond’s vast pool of musical talent and longtime friends: Steve Bassett on Hammond B3 organ, Daniel Clarke on piano, Stewart Myers on bass, Dusty Ray Simmons on drums, and Willie Williams on guitar. Elements of rock, pop, country, Motown, blues, funk, jazz, and soul.
Feb. 17, 7:30 p.m., at Révéler Experiences, Richmond.
LOVE IS KING Tour – Evening with Gregory Porter
With his rich baritone voice and his mastery of the traditions of soul, jazz, and gospel, Porter entertains audiences with standards by heroes like Nat “King” Cole and original songs.
Feb. 19, 7:30 p.m., at Altria Theater, Richmond.
Check websites for more details, including prices and registration requirements.
More of What’s Booming in Richmond besides love and heroes
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And more to throw on your calendar:
- MORE EVENTS from Feb. 12 to 19, plus announcements and road trips – COMING SOON
- Lots of future Richmond happenings
