Health officials assign level of COVID-19 risk to Halloween activities
Public health officials have been advising against traditional trick-or-treating for Halloween this year, as it carries a “high risk for spreading COVID-19.”
But not all types of trick-or-treating carry the same level of risk. For...
Red Oak Victory fundraiser to commemorate ‘Operation Magic Carpet’
By Kathy Chouteau
Time to pull out your 1940s civilian or military threads and get ready to party on the Red Oak Victory ship, which is hosting a musical and historical fundraising event Saturday, Oct....
Richmond Art Center expands online offerings for fall session
By Kathy Chouteau
Amid a pandemic rendering in-person classes unsafe, the Richmond Art Center (RAC) has expanded its online art class lineup to unveil a Fall 2020 session with ample offerings for kids, adults and...
Glass ‘Pumpkin Patch’ to usher in the fall season in Richmond
By Kathy Chouteau
In the first hint that fall is peeking around the corner, Richmond-based Slow Burn Glass shop has announced the dates for its annual Pumpkin Patch sale and Pumpkin Workshops.
The fall fun is...
Cigar boxes serve as musical muse for local artist
By Kathy Chouteau
While the pandemic has been unkind to many local businesses, it has inspired the creativity of local artist Steve Zwetsch of Cigar Box Kitchen Guitars. A baker by trade, Zwetsch has been...
Richmond public art to honor Native American shellmound site
By Kathy Chouteau
The bulldozers are out and stirring up dirt in the park on the corner of Pierson Avenue and South 27th Street in Richmond, where preparation is underway for a new art installation...
East Brother Beer Co. to open taproom for outdoor dining
East Brother Beer Co. has announced that it plans to open its taproom for outdoor dining starting Friday, Aug. 21.
"Due to the limited space we are asking that you reserve a table ahead of...
Sneak peak at The Factory, opening Aug. 7
By Kathy Chouteau
The Standard stopped by The Factory on Tuesday for a sneak peek as the staff put the finishing touches on the bar before its official opening Friday, Aug. 7.
Co-owner Tom Lyons showed...
Rosie Rally goes virtual, welcomes tribute videos
By Kathy Chouteau
In a show of the indefatigable “We Can Do It” spirit, Rosie the Riveter Trust and the Rosie the Riveter/WWII Home Front National Historical Park will be taking the annual Rosie Rally...
RAC’s ‘Date Night’ brings couples together for online art fun
By Kathy Chouteau
Love in the time of COVID can be challenging, especially when it comes to dating. Thankfully, the Richmond Art Center’s (RAC) latest online event, “Date Night,” is making it a little easier.
Set...
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Food bank to host giveaway at Richmond Civic Center
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BART: Track replacement project ongoing near Richmond Station
BART has begun work on replacing nearly 50-year-old trackway components next to Richmond Station, a project that will lead to track closures at the...
Museum art program takes students on virtual trip around the world
By Kathy Chouteu
This December, local students can take a virtual trip around the world to experience how different cultures celebrate the holidays, followed by...
