Kuba Kuba x 25; Garden and History Tours; Lifelong Learner and Spacewalker; Film & Fashion Weeks.

RVA 5x5 - Easy Like Sunday Evening - April 16, 2023

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You can find the 5 main stories from Saturday’s edition here, and today features the “ALT 5” stories for a nice, leisurely, “Easy Like Sunday Evening” read. Enjoy!

In today’s edition of news you need about RVA, we have stories on:

• Kuba Kuba turns 25 years old and deserves all the accolades it has received not only for its food and vibe, but for fighting back against City Hall trying to shut it down and for being one of the early harbingers of the rise of RVA’s food scene.

• Former University of Richmond standout and chemistry whiz Leland Melvin, who later became an astronaut and walked in space — twice — has some inspiring words for youngsters.

• The James River Film Festival returns this week, and there is a great selection and variety — including some great local RVA contributors with their film, music, and video on-stage and on-screen.

• We know spring is here because of the crushing pollen. That also means the return of walking history tours from The Valentine Museum to learn more about different corners of RVA and a new self-guided tour of Maymont’s Italian Garden and environs at the perfect time of year.

• The 15th year of RVA Fashion Week kicks off this week with plenty of creative glitz which brings with it a new awards gala to highlight all the new and upcoming talent being produced right here in RVA.