Midlothian, VA February 2022

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(434) 390-4004 / navona@ahomewithhart.com 14321 Winter Breeze Dr., Midlothian, VA 23113

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List Price

Sold Price

Sold Date

Sq. Ft.

Days on Market

2347 Founders Creek Court

Founder’s Bridge

$729,000.00

$705,000.00

2025-12-16

3,015

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2411 Founders Creek Court

Founder’s Bridge

$700,000.00

$710,000.00

2025-12-22

2,721

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Bel Crest

$785,000.00

$785,000.00

2025-12-1

3,907

8

817 Founders Grant Place

Founder’s Bridge

$1,450,000.00

$1,330,000.00

2025-12-03

6,315

70

2430 Founders Bridge Road

Founder’s Bridge

$995,000.00

$995,000.00

2025-12-31

5,605

3

Salisbury

$750,000.00

$855,000.00

2025-12-02

4,039

2

Autumnfield

$950,000.00

$950,000.00

2025-12-23

4,722

23

Tarrington

$935,000.00

$910,000.00

2025-12-30

4,720

36

10941 Lansdowne Court

Reeds Landing

$749,000.00

$740,000.00

2025-12-11

6,050

13

13451 Torrington Drive

Salisbury

$1,050,000.00

$922,226.00

2025-12-1

4,621

101

Gardens at Bellgrade

$1,300,000.00

$1,300,000.00

2025-12-1

5,641

2

15307 Endstone Trail

Rountrey

$725,000.00

$770,000.00

2025-12-14

3,127

2

3107 Cove View Lane

Edgewater At The Reservoir

$699,000.00

$700,000.00

2025-12-09

4,734

8

3524 Waverton Drive

Rountrey

$702,467.00

$702,467.00

2025-12-11

3,520

New Build

3537 Waverton Drive

Rountrey

$749,997.00

$749,997.00

2025-12-04

3,505

94

16512 Saville Chase Road

Hallsley

$775,000.00

$775,000.00

2025-12-24

3,150

2

3513 Alvecote Terrace

Rountrey

$701,309.00

$701,309.00

2025-12-23

3,600

2

15818 Old Castle Road

Hallsley

$735,000.00

$765,000.00

2025-12-22

3,632

2

1973 Farnborough Drive

Hallsley

$815,000.00

$865,000.00

2025-12-18

4,000

2

3536 Waverton Drive

Rountrey

$594,900.00

$793,083.00

2025-12-16

3,544

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15936 Drumone Road

Hallsley

$850,000.00

$861,000.00

2025-12-03

4,226

4

15712 Beedon Drive

Hallsley

$895,500.00

$935,000.00

2025-12-03

4,007

6

16425 Binley Road

Hallsley

$764,000.00

$755,500.00

2025-12-04

3,546

4

2107 Old Castle Court

Hallsley

$1,350,000.00

$1,350,000.00

2025-12-04

7,017

253

2225 Apperly Terrace

Newmarket At Rountrey

$724,900.00

$724,900.00

2025-12-11

3,599

138

519 Bel Crest Terrace

2731 Leafield Terrace 2605 Autumnfield Road 12900 Sodbury Drive

11304 Garden View Pointe

This information is published courtesy of the Richmond MLS service.

LIFESTYLE LETTER

It's February, Midlothian!

February 2022 PUBLISHER

Aaron Swart | aaron.swart@citylifestyle.com EDITOR

Mary Ellin Arch | maryellin.arch@citylifestyle.com

February is here!

As we head into more interesting weather and the celebration of love as we choose and experience it, I’m reminded this month of some traditions with which I grew up.

My parents would always have candy boxes in the shapes of hearts for us on Valentine’s Day. We’d have a special meal that always included red and white-colored food items such as ham, mashed potatoes, and beets.

Sometimes, we made cookies with yummy white and red frosting. Those were great memories for me as a child; I urge you to make space for traditions old and new, and never forget to make memories with those you love.

The February Issue is all about the makers and entrepreneurs who grace our community with talent and products that inspire us to give more, do more, and be more for ourselves and for those we love. In the spirit of creativity, enjoy these wonderful features and see where you can become inspired to craft something, learn a new skill, and support your local makers!

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Lifestyle Letter

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City Scene

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Business Monthly

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Local Experiences

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Local Limelight

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Career Advice

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Maker’s Studio

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Events

Meet three creative local entrepreneurs on the leading edge of their respective fields

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Romantic? Outgoing? Introverted? Family-Oriented? No matter how you align, we’ve curated the ideal holiday experience

34 Making Guys Look Good

Personal attention and focus on details set Nobles & Misfits apart from other barber shops

36 Meet the Makers

Art comes in many forms; these artists work in flour and sugar, paint, fabric, photography

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1: Christmas fun at the Tacky Light Run. 2: Hamming for the camera at the Tacky Light Run. 3: Out in front at the Chester Kiwanis Christmas Parade. 4: Residents line up to watch the Chester Kiwanis Christmas Parade. 5: Pretty in a package at the Chester Kiwanis Christmas Parade.

6: Publisher Aaron Swart (center, background) welcomes Midlothian Lifestyle magazine partners to a Gratitude Dinner Dec. 9. 7: A place setting at Midlothian Lifestyle’s Gratitude Dinner, held at Midlothian Chef’s Kitchen Dec. 9.

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business monthly A round-up of exciting news from local businesses.

Indulge Your Sweet Tooth, Help a Local Charity The Colorado Fund for Muscular Dystrophy nonprofit 501(c)(3) will host its second annual Seasonal Restaurant Fundraising Series in February! A sweet and savory event collaboration with Cameo Cakery & Cafe is in the works along with another local restaurant partnership. Follow @colorado.fmd on Instagram or Facebook for details. All contributions benefit those with neuromuscular disorders in Virginia and nationwide. Learn more at www.coloradofmd.org and check out "No, Not That Colorado" in November 2021's Thankful issue. citylifestyle. com/richmond-va/articles/life-and-culture/no-not-that-colorado Photography Courtesy Colorado Fund for Muscular Dystrophy

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300 Jobs Coming to Chesterfield Advanced Manufacturing company Starplast USA will invest approximately $17.7 million to develop a new plastics manufacturing facility in an existing building near Meadowville Technology Park in South Chesterfield County.

Starplast USA produces high-performance plastic products including housewares, garden storage, and toys. Virginia successfully competed with Ohio and Pennsylvania for the project, which will create 300 jobs over five years. To learn more: https://chesterfieldbusinessnews.com/2021/starplast-usa-to-develop-new-plastics-manufacturing-facility-in-chesterfield-county-virginia/

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Shamin Upsizes Planned Hotel at Stonebridge

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Shamin Hotels Inc. is moving forward with a 250-room, upscale, full-service hotel and conference center at Chesterfield County's Stonebridge development. The Embassy Suites hotel and conference center is upsizing from original plans, adding amenities since it was originally announced in July 2019. The plan includes a 25,000-square-foot conference center, a 12,500-square-foot ballroom, a 10,000-square-foot indoor/outdoor terrace, and a resort-style swimming pool with outdoor bar. The original plan was for a 200-room hotel and a 10,000-square-foot conference center and did not include outdoor amenities.

To learn more: https://chesterfieldbusinessnews.com/2021/shamin-hotelsmoving-forward-with-upscale-hotel-and-conference-center-at-stonebridge/

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February performance line-up!

Catch an upcoming show this winter at The Perkinson Center for the Arts & Education’s 20,500 square-foot state-of-the-art performing and visual arts center. Don’t forget to enroll in a class or immerse yourself in local art at the Baxter and Elaine Perkinson Jr. Art Gallery!

GangstaGrass A night of classic bluegrass music mixed with rap vocals and beats, February 4, 2022

Midsummer Night’s Dream A play performed by Broken Leg Theatre about fairies, romance, and love potions in Shakespeare’s beloved comedy, February 11-20, 2022

CCPL Acoustic Series featuring Piedmont-style blues from Puryear, Summerour & Selby, February 24, 2022

For more information or to purchase tickets, view our event schedule online! perkinsoncenter.org | 804-748-5555 | 11810 Centre Street, Chester, VA 23831

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local experiences Locals recommending the best places and things to do in the city.

Celebrate the ones you love this Valentine’s Day by treating them to a memorable experience that offers precious time to nurture your relationship. Reported and curated by M. Katherine Fisher.

Romantic Date Ideas HUNDLEY CAR R IAGES: Hire a horse and carriage ride. Book your own time.

Hundley Carriages. 8300 Hopkins Road, North Chesterfield SIMPLY BALLR OOM DANCE STUDIO: Treat yourselves to dancing classes.

You can try private lessons at Simply Ballroom Dance Studio. 3549 Courthouse Road, North Chesterfield PER KINSON CENTER FOR THE AR TS & EDUCATION: Or a group lesson – Beginner Salsa Dancing Starting Feb. 4, noon-1 p.m. at The Perkinson Center for the Arts & Education. 11810 Centre St., Chester MATOACA PAR K: Take a stroll hand in hand on a Chesterfield Parks System trail like Matoaca Park. 19900 Halloway Ave., Matoaca POCAHONTAS STATE PAR K: Go look for falling stars or watch the clouds at a state park, Pocahontas State Park. 10301 State Park Road, Chesterfield

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MEET THREE CREATIVE LOCAL ENTREPRENEURS ON THE LEADING EDGE OF THEIR RESPECTIVE FIELDS

Owning a business requires a collection of skills including creativity, innovation, and a devotion to excellence and service. On these pages, we introduce you to three local entrepreneurs who are leading the way in their respective industries and in our community.

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The Business of Innovation

Matt Bricker

Owner of Coastal Patio Furniture and Richmond City Firefighter

You’re a firefighter and a businessman.

How do you marry the two?

As a firefighter, we are trusted by strangers who have called upon us on what might be the worst day of their lives. The same loyalty is conferred on me by each of my customers. I strive to make an impact with our customer service.

You refurbish old patio furniture. In our throwaway culture, that’s pretty unique.

My aunt Deb had a furniture repair shop; she taught me the business. A few years ago, I saw a Dumpster loaded with ripped and broken chairs. I immediately had a passion to start Coastal Patio Furniture.

Our mission will always be to customize furniture, extend its life, and prevent waste in landfills.

How do you achieve work-life balance?

I like to incorporate work into my life.

My boys come to the shop while I’m working. I teach them about tools and they help me get parts. They already know how to install some!

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Emmie Lewis Owner of RVA Cheese Girl

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Your business has a lot of moving parts. How do you manage?

I delegate tasks that don’t play to my strengths but are essential for the business. I have an awesome team I hope to continue to grow.

Talk about your transition from “regular” job to your business.

I filed to become an LLC two weeks before the pandemic hit. I quickly pivoted from large-scale events to small boards, which were popular as we all celebrated milestones from home. Balancing both jobs was tough – I made boards in the morning, delivered during my lunch hour and after work, and bought supplies in the evening.

This helped me realize just how much I wanted this business to work. After a year of doing both, I left my full-time job last June.

Share a recent “lesson learned.”

I had someone purchase a board with a personalized card for delivery on a Sunday. It was my only board for that day, and I remember thinking I wished I could just enjoy the day.

When writing the card I realized the customer’s family had lost their son the year before. The customer burst into tears when I delivered it. I realized that one board really can make a difference and my work that day truly mattered.

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Dr. Kenneth Qiu Physician and founder of EuDoc

EuDoc is subscription-based. How does this help patients?

Insurance works well when covering catastrophic events such as hospitalizations or rare diseases, but makes primary care unnecessarily complicated and expensive. Our practice model, direct primary care, improves access and level of care for patients. The practice model is growing nationally and we are the first in Chesterfield County.

You strive to keep patients out of waiting rooms. How will you adapt as you grow?

We spend more time during visits, allowing us to handle more issues per visit. We also use telemedicine generously, which can handle many issues without patients coming in. We aren’t incentivized to have people come in often, so our model allows us to keep our no-wait-time and same- or next-day promise as we grow.

How do you innovate in your practice?

Since we don’t chase insurance coding and reimbursement, our creative energy goes into making a better patient experience. For example, we have special negotiated lab and imaging rates for members, which often beats what they’d pay with their insurance.

Hobbies?

My favorite active hobbies are tennis and bouldering, and I have an extensive collection of board games.

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Valentine’s D ay Romantic? Outgoing? Introverted? FamilyOriented? No matter how you align, we’ve curated the ideal holiday experience for you

There’s no one perfect way to celebrate the most romantic day of the year. Whether you’re an introvert, extrovert, romantic, or family-oriented, we have ideas for everyone. Also, be sure to check out our Events and Local Experiences (see the Table of Contents for page numbers) for more ideas!

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For Introverts Spoiling your loved one doesn’t have to mean a flashy night out. Some of the most romantic moments can be found right at home. For the introverted couple, I love the idea of getting takeout from your favorite restaurant for a candlelit dinner at home. Add special touches like battery-operated twinkle lights and rose petals.

Pick up dessert from Cameo Cakery & Cafe or make something sweet together. This idea can also apply to a romantic breakfast in bed or a picnic lunch in your back yard (temperatures permitting!).

For Extroverts Let your partner shine like the star they are! Dance lessons could be the perfect date activity – ballroom, ribbon dancing, even pole dancing! Check out our Local Experiences for specific suggestions. Or, consider the Chocolate, Wine and Whiskey event at Main Street Station on Feb. 11 (see Events). I love these options because they’re not limited to the evening of the 14th.

Gifts for the outgoing partner could also include new experiences: rock climbing, kickboxing or a cooking class (Wine and Dine Your Valentine. Feb, 14, 6:30 p.m., Publix Aprons Cooking School in Glen Allen, apronscookingschool.publix.com). Don’t be afraid to extend your celebration all week or even all month!

For Romantics I am such a romantic myself!! Why not pull out all the romantic stops this year? For dinner, think about where you went on your first date or where you had a memorable moment in your relationship, and reprise that experience. Follow your romantic meal with an evening carriage ride from Hundleycarrages.com (see Local Experiences). End the evening with a special dessert or nightcap from your favorite bar or confectionery, such as Bartizan, The Jasper, Tarrant’s West or The Desserterie. A true romantic will always appreciate a handwritten valentine – be sure to allot time to compose your feelings – your Valentine is sure to save your card as a keepsake!

The Family Affair If you count your kids among your Valentines, why not include them in your celebration? For a family night out, head to the Altria Theater on Feb. 13 for Bugs Bunny at the Symphony. For an at-home celebration, make Valentines for one other. Gather your materials: construction paper, felt, glitter, sequins, markers, felt paint, glitter glue, glue sticks, stickers and crazy scissors – let your creative juices flow! Spending quality time creating cards will bring everyone together and give each of you something to exchange on Valentine’s Day. Meghan Butcher is Midlothian Lifestyle’s stylist. Learn more about her and her work at thedirtyblondestylist.com

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5 WAYS TO MAKE YOUR RÉSUMÉ STAND OUT 1. Add a design element - a border, a muted color, or a personal brand – just don’t be too flashy.

2. Match your skills to the job description. use words and phrases listed as requirements for your desired position.

3. Focus on accomplishments, not responsibilities. Don’t outline daily duties; explain how your everyday efforts contributed to the company’s success.

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Job-hunting today is full of challenges. Many companies are firing and furloughing employees to compensate for business declines. Applicant pools are enormous as newly jobless applicants join those seeking promotions or new opportunities. Thanks to computer scanning, human eyes may never see your pristinely proofread résumé – or it may be discarded as unreadable. Ageism is real; some applications request driver’s license information to surreptitiously determine age. And COVID-19 has added another wrinkle as “WFH,” “RTO,” and “hybrid” make their mark on the hiring scene.

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Hiring typically picks up at the start of a new year; some companies are posting jobs now, and employers are open to flexible schedules more than they were pre-COVID. “Your next career move is too important to leave at the mercy of a scanner and outdated ideas about a résumé,” says Mark Misiano, the owner and Certified Professional Résumé Writer at RésuméReady. “You need the support of a professional to guarantee you stand out among an increasingly crowded and competitive hiring landscape.”

RésuméReady’s concierge services include customized résumés and cover letters, LinkedIn profile enhancement, interview preparation, job search support, and career coaching. Mark’s clients are assured that their skills and experience stand out in a format that’s scannable, and he works with industry switchers and older job seekers to help them get noticed.

Clients attest to the value of Mark’s services. “The first organization I sent this résumé to complimented me on its design,” one said. “I ultimately received three job offers using my résumé from RésuméReady!” Said another: “After working with Mark I received immediate traction on my job search, landing an offer within weeks.”

Mark advises job-seekers to network virtually and leverage LinkedIn. “The vast majority of jobs aren’t listed on job boards,” Mark says, “so your best chance of landing a new position is by fostering relationships.”

He also recommends making the most of furlough or workfrom-home time to invest in the search process, reaching out to recruiters and researching companies and roles.

“You have to go above and beyond to outshine the competition,” Mark says. “Stand out in the crowd by creating an eye-catching résumé. Move your application to the top of the pile by connecting with hiring managers via email or phone. You can still ‘hit the pavement’ virtually instead of applying online and hoping for an interview.”

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Inside The Hive, a sort of mall for beauty parlors, are a half-dozen or so women’s hair salons – and just one dedicated to men. It’s an ideal location for Brian Perez’s Nobles & Misfits barber shop.

“The ladies send their guys to me,” says Brian, whose customers travel to 9002 W. Huguenot Road in Bon Air from all around Midlothian and as far away as Chester, Hanover County, Mineral and Louisa County.

At Nobles & Misfits, personal attention is the degree of difference. Brian works by appointment only, delivering a custom hairand beard-trimming experience. This oneby-one approach has the benefit of allowing Brian to limit the number of people in his shop to just him and the customer, and to clean and sanitize between appointments, now a mandatory business practice in these days of COVID-19.

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The salon, whose name came out of a brainstorming session to devise a creative yet inclusive brand, does a steady business in haircuts and beard trims. Each appointment begins with a consultation that “sets the base for the appointment” and often requires diplomacy. A customer may request a style that will take several appointments to achieve, for example, and require an “interim” style or two while short hair grows out, Brian explains.

“I have a lot of customers who have been buzzing their hair their whole lives,” he says. These customers must understand that any other cut will be longer and require more styling time and grooming products than they may be used to. “It’s all about interpretation and details,” Brian says.

Chris Arquilla has been coming to Nobles & Misfits for nearly three years, driving first from Louisa County and now from Palmyra for haircuts and beard trims. “It was just a coincidence that I found Brian,” he says. “After that first visit, though, I knew I’d found my barber. Brian has amazing skills, truly a generational talent. He works very hard to include you, the customer, in the process to make sure you get the exact look you want. He’s very thorough and meticulous, and has a great eye for style.”

A barber since age 15, when he cut friends’ and family members’ hair in his native Puerto Rico, Brian started training as an apprentice in his cousin’s barber shop at 18. Then he gained more experience at a succession of shops in Puerto Rico and later, in the U.S. He eventually went to barber school for certification, and relocated his business and his life to the U.S. after Hurricane Maria devastated Puerto Rico in 2017.

“We were looking for new opportunities, and the hurricane was a deciding factor,” says Brian of the choice he and his wife, Damaris, made to leave Puerto Rico. “The country wasn’t in a good place then. And my brother was already here, so that made it easier.”

Now, Brian’s one-chair shop is the place for men as Brian tames unruly locks, sculpts thick beards, and introduces guys to styling (“I use ‘messy’ a lot – it’s in, and it’s easy to do”) and styling products (he carries two from the Layrite line).

“I love what I do and I love my customers,” Brian says.

And customers love Brian. “He has a friendly and comforting personality,” Chris says. “I have never left his shop anything less than impressed and with the exact cut and style I’d envisioned.

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Art comes in many forms - meet the artists who work in flour and sugar, paint, fabric, and photography

Christina Miller CAFÉ OWNER & CUSTOM BAKER

For years Christina Miller has been known around RVA for her side business making custom cakes. Now, with her new brick-and-mortar Cameo Cakery & Café, she’s baking full-time, to her customers’ delight. “When I formulated my own recipes, I didn’t realize people were going to react as they did,” says Christina, once a full-time nurse, of the intense demand for her one-of-a-kind buttercream frosting and other confections. “I get so much satisfaction hearing how customers love my products.” In addition to sweets (homemade fudge!) there are charcuterie boards, pork rinds with pimento, and Christina’s Savory Cake, a personal-sized bundt that eats like a meal. And the cafe? Besides the usual grab-and-go fare, try coffee flights, tapped beer, wine, mimosas and more, all in a warm, social ambience with cozy indoor and outdoor seating options.

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W. Baxter Perkinson, Jr., worked as a dentist for 50 years and has done art for

Jacqui DePas Schlosser is a second-generation professional photographer

almost as long. Inspired by his artist wife, he took an art class from a neighbor as

with two decades of experience in her craft. A Hofstra University grad, she

a young man and from there, it was practice makes perfect. He built his dentistry

interned under several top Washington, D.C., and New York City photog-

practice by day (he founded Virginia Family Dentistry), and did his art at night.

raphers and developed a unique signature style. Jacqui and her team at By

Forty years later, his paintings are on display at the new arts center in the heart of

Jacqui Photography have photographed over 1,000 weddings, mitzvahs and

Chester – the Baxter Perkinson Center for the Arts & Education. “You won’t find

social events, and also offer corporate, food and boudoir photography.

someone who loves art more than I do,” says Dr. Perkinson, who says the art center

“Cultivating relationships with clients is the cornerstone,” says Jacqui. “My

actually honors his father, who was active in Chesterfield life and government and

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years. “The joy I get from quilting comes from giving each quilt the perfect

education. Five Virginia hospitals gift each new baby and their family a Love

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M O D LIN CE NTER , CAMP CO NCERT H AL L | 7:30 PM Guest artist Lisa Terry and faculty keyboardist Joanne Kong perform original works for viola da gamba and keyboard from the 18th to the 21st centuries by J.S. Bach, Telemann, Chwatal, Jaeschke, David Loeb, and Susan Matsui. The duo has been acclaimed throughout the country for their specialty in Baroque styles and perform regularly at the Winter Park Bach Festival. modlin.richmond.edu/events F E BRUA RY 1 1 T H

Richmond Chocolate, Wine & Whiskey Festival

MAIN STREET STATION | 11:30 AM Enjoy chocolate in a multitude of decadent presentations and quench your thirst with champagne, prosecco, premium wines and a sip of fine whiskeys! Main Street Station, 1500 E. Main St., Richmond, VA 22319. Till 9 p.m. eventbrite.com

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