Events
Herbs Galore returns to the Carriage House Lawn at Maymont April 29th
Herbs Galore is not just a plant sale but a whole garden experience. Don’t miss this opportunity to surround yourself with nature, get inspired, and find what you need to create your own perfect garden.
Herbs Galore, one of the biggest and most anticipated plant sales annually, is set to take place on April 29th from 8 am to 3 pm. The Carriage House Lawn is expected to be packed with thousands of plant enthusiasts.
Over 70 vendors from central Virginia will be displaying their plants and garden-related products at the event. Visitors can find a variety of exotic plants and even merchandise infused with ginger, which was recently named the 2023 Herb of the Year by the International Herb Association.
Aside from plant vendors and garden accessories, Herbs Galore also features live music and food trucks. Visitors can take a stroll and enjoy the beauty of Maymont’s 100-acre grounds in all its spring glory. Devoted herb enthusiasts are known to bring wagons to carry their purchases, and a new plant-check zone has been added this year for this purpose.
Another addition to the event is the mini-tours of Maymont Mansion and The Robins Nature Center, included in the admission fee of $10 ($5 for children ages 3-12) and free for Maymont members and Museums for All program participants. The event aims to raise funds to support Maymont.
During the event, Maymont’s grounds, the Mansion, and The Robins Nature Center will only be open to ticketed Herbs Galore guests. The ticketed access will end at 3 pm, and the grounds will reopen to the general public from 4 pm to 7 pm.
Herbs Galore is not just a plant sale but a whole garden experience. Don’t miss this opportunity to surround yourself with nature, get inspired, and find what you need to create your own perfect garden.
Check out the event page to learn more.
Events
PlanRVA Day on June 1st offers host of free learning opportunities
The Richmond region’s planning district commission is opening its doors to community members and partners next month for a day of learning and networking.
PlanRVA will host PlanRVA Day on June 1 from 11 a.m.-7:30 p.m. at its new office at 424 Hull St. Rd. in the Manchester neighborhood. The event will focus on the topic of placemaking, the process of creating quality inclusive places where people want to live, work and play. Sessions will explore various aspects of inclusion and public engagement, with a focus on community connection through regional trails, public art and the environment.
The day will conclude with a film screening of the documentary “A River Called Home” with filmmaker Jess Wiegandt from 6-7:30 p.m. The film focuses on the journey of four women who launch at the headwaters of the James River and paddle to the Chesapeake Bay over three weeks, while conducting a water quality study.
“PlanRVA is where the region comes together to look ahead,” said Martha Shickle, PlanRVA’s Executive Director. “Regional collaboration and cooperation happens every day in Central Virginia. PlanRVA Day is an opportunity to celebrate the progress we’re making together to support quality of life and growth in the region. We hope you’ll join us for this exciting event.”
Attendees can tour PlanRVA’s office space and connect with staff and community partners throughout the day.
Sessions are free, but registration is required. People can sign up for single sessions or for the entire day.
Downtown
Island Shrimp Co. to hold rum seminar with acclaimed Brooklyn spirits author, educator
Shannon Mustipher is an acclaimed author and founder of the Women Who Tiki pop-up. She has received a number of accolades for her work in the bar industry, including the Tales of the Cocktail Pioneer Award and induction into the Dame Hall of Fame.
Island Shrimp Co. at Rockett’s Landing is set to host a rum tasting event on Saturday, May 27th at 2:30pm, featuring Brooklyn-based spirits author and educator Shannon Mustipher. The event will showcase a range of regional rum styles, with a welcome cocktail and eight sample selections for attendees to try. Tickets for the seminar are priced at $35 and can be purchased via Eventbrite.
Shannon Mustipher is an acclaimed author and founder of the Women Who Tiki pop-up. She has received a number of accolades for her work in the bar industry, including the Tales of the Cocktail Pioneer Award and induction into the Dame Hall of Fame. Most recently, she was named on the Bar World 100 list of the most influential people in the industry.
In addition to the rum tasting, Shannon will be signing copies of her book “Tiki: Modern Tropical Cocktails,” and will remain at the venue for a special happy hour from 4-6pm. The happy hour event is open to the public and will feature three cocktails from the book.
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