What’s Booming RVA: Richmond Baseball History
Boomer’s top picks for the week ahead
Spring into action this week at Maymont’s annual Herbs Galore, Shakespeare’s birthday party, a RVA baseball history tour, an exploration of the resilient spirit of Virginia tribal members, and toe-tapping music from talented women. In “What’s Booming RVA: Richmond Baseball History.”
This marks the final day of fresh “What’s Booming” posts, as BoomerMagazine.com shifts to a national focus, adding more rich content for readers from all over – our new daily crossword puzzle to additional nostalgia, travel, reviews, essays, and more. Thanks for sharing our exploration of the Richmond region, and we hope you stay with us on our extended journeys!
Herbs Galore
Shop for plants and enjoy access to the grounds – the newly reopened Mansion, historic gardens, and the Robins Nature Center – and food trucks. Plus the Centennial Planting Project: help beautify Maymont by joining the horticulture team in planting thousands of native wildflowers.
April 25, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Maymont, Richmond.
Shakespeare’s Birthday: A Celebration of the Bard
Entertainment, dances, games, songs, Tudor-era crafts, coffee, juice, and pastry vendors.
FREE. April 25, noon to 5 p.m., at Agecroft Hall & Gardens, Richmond.
Baseball and Richmond Bus Tour
Dive into the past, present, and future of baseball in Richmond. Explore over 100 years of local baseball history with guest guide Scott Mayer, author of “Baseball and Richmond,” and get a behind-the-scenes tour of the Flying Squirrels’ brand new home.
April 25, 1 to 5 p.m., meeting at The Valentine, Richmond.
Laura Ann Singh + Rosette
Laura Ann Singh is a multilingual singer, recording artist, and composer celebrated for her “rich, expressive voice” and genre-blurring repertoire. In this performance, Singh joins forces with the dynamic string quartet Rosette and bassist Ayça Kartari to present bold, imaginative reinterpretations of songs from across genres. Part of Legends on Grace from RPAA – traditional cabaret-style performances with legendary Virginia artists.
April 25, 8 p.m., at Dominion Energy Center, Richmond.
“Culture Keepers: Voices of the Land”
A documentary screening and talkback centering on the lived experiences of Virginia tribal citizens who have preserved their identity, heritage, and community across generations. Through powerful stories of resistance, pride, and cultural transmission, the film reveals how traditions endured despite attempts at erasure – a tribute to those who continue to carry and pass on the fire of their people.
April 29, 6 p.m., at the Virginia Museum of History & Culture, Richmond.
Check websites for more details, including prices and registration requirements.
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