What’s Booming RVA: Tributes to Women
Boomer’s top picks for the week ahead
Honor women veterans, enjoy a female blues guitarist’s tribute to women guitarists, hear a tribute to Johnny Cash, dig in to Black Restaurant Week, and see a dramatic “Immediate Family.” In this week’s What’s Booming RVA: Tributes to Women.
Sue Foley
The award-winning blues guitarist offers her solo acoustic tribute to female pioneers of guitar. Foley covers these artists’ songs in their style and soul. Presented by Shady Grove Coffeehouse at the Cultural Arts Center.
March 12, 7:30 p.m., at Cultural Arts Center, Glen Allen.
Black Restaurant Experience
Make your way to one of the dozens of delicious Black-owned restaurants, from well-known places like Croaker’s Spot and Mama J’s Kitchen to newer arrivals, such as The Black Olive Pizzeria, Farm and Oak, and Penny’s Wine Shop.
Continues through March 15 at venues around the Richmond area.
The Man in Black
Musician Shawn Barker plays a musical tribute to Johnny Cash.
March 13, doors at 6:30 p.m., at Beacon Theatre, Hopewell.
“She Leads the Legacy: Trailblazers in Motion”
The Commonwealth honors the 110,000+ women who have served in our U.S. Armed Forces.
- Virginia Women Veterans Week, March 15 to 21
- Women Veterans Recognition Ceremony, March 18, 11 a.m., at the Virginia War Memorial, Richmond.
“Immediate Family”
Prodigal son Jesse shows up for a family wedding with his new Swedish boyfriend and turns the family reunion into a family showdown. “Modern Family” meets “Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner” as these siblings try to bridge their differences with a little help from God, card games, and family.
March 18 to April 11 at Robert B. Moss Theatre, Richmond.
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