RVAle: A Collaboration in Hops

Richmond is a city steeped in collaboration. We’ve got murals painted by artists from all over the world on our walls. We’ve got an open source logo that anyone can download, modify and use as their own. Now our breweries are getting into the act with Center of the Universe‘s release of RVAle Summer Belgian Ale.

In January of this year COTU co-founders Phil and Chris Ray invited home brewers to their Ashland brew house. These brewers were able to take home some COTU wort (basically unfermented beer) to add to their own concoctions. Six weeks later, the homebrewers brought their ales back to be judged by COTU, Brown’s Distributing and Caboose Wine and Cheese. Scott Golden’s recipe was the winner and put into production as RVAle by COTU.

RVAle is a light, refreshingly spiced summer Belgian.  It is similar to a saison, but brewed with Belgian yeast, which attributes to a cleaner flavor profile.  The light-bodied beer is bursting with citrus and spice notes and accompanied by traditional Belgian esters, clocking in at 4.5% ABV and 24 IBU’s.

RVAle is available at the COTU tasting room, Capital Ale House, Rappahannock, the Savory Grain and others around the region while supplies last. COTU will be celebrating Oktoberfest with Das Bier Run September 13 starting at 2 p.m. with proceeds benefiting Autism Speaks.

Check out RVACraftBeer.com for all your Richmond Region Craft Beer needs!

Five Iced Coffees to Grab Before Summer Ends

Summer is winding down and before we know it visitors to the Richmond Region will be bundled up in cozy sweaters and oohing and ahhing at tacky lights. But, while the weather is still sweltering and the river still running fast with kayakers, rafters and swimmers, we thought we’d give you five iced coffees to grab before the leaves turn.

1. BLACK HAND COFFEE CO. – Despite the imposing name (Black Hand was a secret military society involved in the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand which basically started WWI), this is a welcoming and friendly shop – that’s one of their baristas in the first image. Black Hand is tucked away in a quiet neighborhood on Patterson Ave. and they roast beans from Indonesia, Costa Rica, and Brazil in house each morning. Why not take your iced coffee for a stroll on the grounds of the nearby VMFA?

2. MONUMENT CITY COFFEE AND RECORDS – Monument City is a coffee shop and a record store because that’s how the Richmond Region rolls. This combination of vinyl and coffee is a perfect fit for the shop’s Grace Street outpost. They also happen to make a spectacular Iced Coffee. Their special twist is to make the ice cubes out of coffee the night before, ensuring that your coffee never waters down in the summer humidity.

3. Sefton Coffee Co. – Stepping into Sefton Coffee Co. at 24 N. 8th St. feels like stepping inside a delicious, minty cupcake. The shotgun space, with its high tin ceilings, tasteful appointments and counters handmade by owner Jennie Skinner, is a triumph in comfortable high design. It’s also got some pretty great coffee. Skinner makes all the flavoring, powders and syrups, on site. The shop features a rotating menu of hot and cold drinks (a malted iced coffee was on the menu recently.)

 4. Urban Farmhouse – With three locations in Church Hill, Shockoe Bottom and Midlothian, Urban Farmhouse is easy to pop into and grab an iced coffee no matter where your Richmond Region plans take you. Urban Farmhouse, in addition to serving fair trade iced coffee, stocks a full pantry of local goods from wine to craft beer and local sauces and cider.

5. ROSTOV’S COFFEE & TEA – Rostov’s has been in the coffee, and tea, business for over 35 years. The shop at 1618 West Main St. roasts over 1,500 pounds of coffee on site using a Jabez-Burns roaster from the 1930s. The iced coffee at Rostov’s is cold brewed overnight in a concentrated toddy. You can take a two-week supply with you for about five bucks!

Check out VisitRichmondVA.com for even more caffeinated suggestions!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Five Richmond Ideas for Fans From Fans

It’s the last weekend of the Bon Secours Washington Redskins Training Camp in the Richmond Region. We asked some fans what folks should do off the field before the team heads home.

We talked to Tillmon and Ashley first:

1. Carytown: “It has anything for anybody,” Tillmon said. Both praised Galaxy Diner for its array of vegetarian and gluten-free options. Tillmon said that One Eyed Jacques, at 3104 West Cary Street, was a required stop for gamers.

 

 

 

Mike, Kim, Moon and Kiersten were full of suggestions for kids, of all ages, coming into town for the last weekend of camp.

2. Kings Dominion: Moon said the rides and roller coasters at Kings Dominion were a favorite local attraction. Kim said the WaterWorks water park was a great way to beat the summer heat. Morgan Moses, a rookie at camp this year, recommended Kings Dominion in our last post!

3. Canal Walk/River Walk: Kim said the canal and river walks, running from Shockoe Bottom up to Belle Isle along the picturesque James River, were relaxing spots for a stroll no matter the time of day.

4. Bottoms Up Pizza: Everyone agreed that Bottoms Up Pizza, at 1700 Dock Street in Shockoe Bottom, was a favorite place to grab a slice.

5. Metro Richmond Zoo: The zoo made a big splash last year with the baby Cheetah Cam! Now Meerkat pups are taking center stage and everybody agreed they would have to get to the zoo soon to see them; and maybe to ride the Treetop Zoofari zip line.

As always, check out www.VisitRichmondVA.com for even more fun ideas…and have fun at camp!

Morgan Moses’s Richmond

Rookie offensive tackle Morgan Moses, or Big Mo, loves the Richmond Region. He played Pop Warner football for the Hening Redskins in Chesterfield before moving on to Meadowbrook High School where he was a two-time all-state, all-region and all-district selection.

He stayed close to home for college, playing tackle for UVA down the road in Charlottesville. His childhood dream came true when he was picked up by Washington in the third round of the draft a few months before finishing his bachelor’s degree in anthropology.

He’s back in town for the Bon Secours Washington Redskins Training Camp and told VisitRichmond about some of his favorite spots in the region.

Big Mo (he’s 6’6”, weighs 318, with tattoos and a huge beard) said Kings Dominion is a must-visit for someone’s first trip to the region. With over 400 acres packed full of 60 rides, shows and attractions, we have to agree that Kings Dominion is a perfect stop for visitors if it’s their first time or 200^th time in the region. Big Mo likes to take friends on the roller coasters he’s been riding since he was Lil Mo to hear them laugh and scream.

Moses said he told his teammates they had to check out Croaker’s Spot at 1020 Hull St. This Richmond institution, originally located in Jackson Ward, serves visitors and locals alike healthy portions of soul food and seafood to a soundtrack of R&B favorites.

Moses also recommends Carrabba’s for their shrimp alfredo.

Chesterfield Towne Center is Big Mo’s choice when it’s time to freshen up his wardrobe. This family-friendly destination has everything from men’s and women’s apparel to books and housewares under one roof.

photo courtesy of UVA Football

You can catch up with Big Mo on Twitter and, of course, check out VisitRichmondVA.com for even more thrills, food and shopping.

An Invitation for the Royal Baby

Dear His Royal Highness Prince George of Cambridge,

Welcome to the world, George Alexander Louis! You probably don’t know this yet, but lots of people all over the world are thrilled that you’ve finally arrived—even those of us “across the pond”, as they say.

While we know you’ll be quite busy over the next several months eating, sleeping, and filling diapers (royal though they may be), it’s only a matter of time before your princely duties kick in. With that in mind, we’d like to take this opportunity to officially extend an invitation for you to make Richmond, Virginia the destination of your first trip abroad.

I know, I know, exotic places like Paris or Dubai or perhaps any one of those countries making up that whole Commonwealth over which you’ll one day reign seem like obvious choices, but hear me out. After all, our little part of the Commonwealth (we’re one too!) of Virginia has a long-standing tradition of English visitors*; in fact, your own Great-Grandmother spent some time here six years ago to commemorate the founding of Jamestown. What’s more, we’ve got plenty to keep you and those lovely parents of yours entertained while you’re here. Take a look, if you please, at the examples below. I think you’ll find that these activities and sights will both appeal to your “veddy British” sensibilities and give you the true Richmond experience.

Afternoon Tea at The Jefferson
Enjoy a delightful selection of scones, pastries, and finger sandwiches under the stunning Tiffany glass ceiling in the Palm Court of one of Richmond’s most beloved landmarks. Sure, it’s named after the guy who penned the document that initiated our countries’ somewhat tense “break up” (yeah, let’s just call it that), but let’s let bygones be bygones, shall we? Besides the atmosphere at the Jefferson is as posh as you can get in this town.

Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden
I’m sure what you’ve got at Buckingham Palace is lovely, but we consider this spot one of our city’s treasures. With over 50 acres of cultivated landscape featuring more than 7,500 unique genera, species, and cultivar from around the world, the beauty and richness of Lewis Ginter is hard to beat any time of the year. Plus, does Great-Grandmother’s garden include a tree house and water play area? Doubtful.

World of Mirth
Open since 1993, World of Mirth has made it its business to stock items you can’t find in any old toy store. This should come in handy for your family members who are surely asking themselves, “What do you get a future king who has everything?” on a daily basis. Allow me to suggest a thumb wrestling ring? A set of fake mustaches? What about your very own horse head mask? All of these (and so, so, SO much more!) can be found at Richmond’s quirkiest and most beloved toy store, located in the heart of Carytown.

Children’s Farm and Virginia Wildlife Exhibit at Maymont
Royal or not, no kid-friendly visit to Richmond would be complete without a visit to Maymont to feed the baby goats, say hello to the donkey, and an attempt at spotting our ever-elusive pair of black bears. After a picnic on the lawn, be sure to head over to the Japanese and Italian Gardens, the site of many romantic Richmond weddings. Gross, I know, but your parents will like it.

Penny Lane Pub
Speaking of Mum and Dad, we’ve got just the spot for them to kick back once you’ve been tucked in for the night. Located just a few blocks from Capitol Square downtown, Penny Lane Pub offers the true English Pub experience—“A Touch of Liverpool in Richmond” as the proprietors put it. They can throw back a few pints, commune with local soccer (sorry, “football”) fans, and gnosh on traditional British faire like Cottage Pie, Fish ‘n’ Chips, and Bangers ‘n’ Mash—a picture perfect way for them to unwind after a fun and exciting visit to our beloved capital city before heading back to yours.

Thank you in advance for considering our invitation. We hope to see you soon!

(And just try to let us know ahead of time if you’re interested in that tea at The Jefferson because reservations tend to go quickly. They might make an exception for you, but I can’t promise anything.)

*OK, 400ish years might seem like nothing to the British, but it’s a pretty big deal for us kids over here in the States.

Valerie Catrow is the former editor of RVANews and a current contributor to their parenting column, Raising Richmond. A Richmonder through-and-through, she grew up in Midlothian, graduated from the University of Richmond, and currently lives on the city’s Northside with her husband, Ross, and their son, JR. You can see what she’s up to on a day-to-day basis via Twitter and Instagram.

10 Things I Learned at Redskins Training Camp

The Washington Redskins are in town, and fans are flocking to the new Bon Secours Washington Redskins Training Center to see them in action. I am one of those fans, and I had a fantastic experience on my recent visit. Here’s what I learned:

1. Go on a Monday. I can’t speak for all of them, but on the Monday we went, we were part of a smallish crowd. Everything was easy. It didn’t hurt that the weather was pretty perfect too.
2. Parking is just fine, at least on a Monday. We are lucky to have friends with a business in the area and free parking for us, but I think we could have found parking even closer in some of the designated lots.
3. Get the 2013 Fan Guide. It shows you where to have a good meal, and it includes a complete schedule, player Twitter handles and bios, autograph tips and more. Available for $2 on-site.
4. The staff and volunteers are a cheerful bunch. We encountered friendly greetings and smiles at every turn, and one volunteer gave us the very helpful tip to take our girls to the Kids’ Zone.
5. If you have kids, go to the Kids’ Zone. There, your youngsters could be selected to walk off the field with the players after practice. Several of the fan favorites, including Alfred Morris, greeted the kids the day we visited.
6. It’s not that hard to get an autograph. DeAngelo Hall, Pierre Garcon and Chip Reeves signed our football, and we only waited about five minutes for each (see #1 above). We hoped to get a signature from RGIII, but as it turns out, he came out to sign autographs soon after we left.
7. Bring your camera. There are photo ops everywhere: giant banners with players’ photos lining the camp entrance, life-size cutouts (insert your face here) near the Kids’ Zone, the dome of the Science Museum of Virginia in the background, and of course, that emerald green field dotted with burgundy jerseys makes a perfect picture for any fan.
8. Bring money for merchandise. Admission to camp is free (which is awesome), but it’s hard to resist all the very cool stuff in the merchandise tent–shirts, hats, key chains, earrings. They even sell white footballs, perfect for autographs.
9. Great local restaurants are within walking distance. Fat Dragon Chinese Kitchen and Bar is offering extended happy hours during the season. Buz and Ned’s Real Barbecue serves mouthwatering ribs that won in a “Throwdown with Bobby Flay” episode. And the brand new En Su Boca is already getting great buzz. All are located on The Boulevard, just south of Leigh Street, located just a few short blocks from the camp.
10. There’s nothing like seeing your favorite team in person. Even though I’ve been a Redskins fan for 20+ years, I’ve never been to a game. So, this was a real treat for me – seeing the action up-close with players just a few yards away.  I would bet that I’ve now been closer to my favorite football heroes than many who make the trek to Fed Ex Field.

Redskins training camp in Richmond continues through August 16, 2013 and will return each July and August (hopefully for a long, long time!). Throughout the rest of the year, the site will be a resource for the community with a men’s health center, a healthy kids initiative, an amphitheater and walking trails.

Bon Secours Washington Redskins Training Center
2401 W. Leigh Street
Richmond, VA 23220

Carla Murray is a Richmond Region native who enjoys outings in RVA with her husband and daughters, lunches with friends at new restaurants, and promoting Maymont via social media. Her obsessions include turtles, Cirque du Soleil, Costa Rica, books and wine.

Let’s Play Ball at RF&P Park

Glen Allen, Virginia hosted the Babe Ruth Southeast Regional softball tournament at RF&P Park last weekend. That’s a pretty big deal in the world of girls’ fastpitch softball. As a local softball mom, I was able to save on hotel costs and rest at home each night. But for those who did travel – from as far away as North Carolina, Alabama and Florida – the softball complex was a pristine, well-managed location with some of the best ballpark amenities I’ve seen, and there were plenty of diversions for the time between games.

Crump Park and Meadow Farm Museum are located on the same site as RF&P, and provide a large playground, a fishing pond and an 1860 farm house open for tours Tuesday through Sunday. Shopping and dining options are abundant, from malls to markets and fast food to fine dining, as well as historic landmarks and attractions.. Along the short stretch of Mountain Road coming from I-295 each day, we passed Walkerton Tavern, The Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen, Virginia Cliffe Inn and Forest Lodge Belvedere, an eye-catching green and white structure with a fascinating history.

RF&P Park itself was our daily destination in Glen Allen this time around, though. My daughter’s New Kent 8U All Stars team played games on two of the three youth softball fields. (The complex also includes four baseball fields and two football/soccer fields.) It was rough to be outside for eight to 10 hours a day during the most hot, humid, sticky days of the year so far – with a heat index of 105, no less – but shaded areas in and around the fields made the heat much more bearable. Tents covered both bleachers on one of the fields and a permanent shelter provided shade at the other. Giant picnic pavilions with ceiling fans were our gathering spots between games. There’s a massive grilling area and bar at each pavilion, perfect for picnics and parties, and in our case, a serving area for whatever was stashed in our coolers. Concessions offered spectators and players the typical fare—hotdogs, nachos, peanuts and sodas. Rumor has it that the “good stuff” is served at the huge Glen Allen Stadium within the complex. There are train cars open when the stadium is in use, too.

My daughter’s team placed 3^rd in the tournament and they came away with great memories and lifelong friendships. Glen Allen’s RF&P Park proved to be a perfect backdrop for this unforgettable experience.

RF&P Park
3400 Mountain Road
Glen Allen, Virginia 23060

County of Henrico Division of Recreation & Parks
(804) 501-7275

Carla Murray is a Richmond Region native who enjoys outings in RVA with her husband and daughters, lunches with friends at new restaurants, and promoting Maymont via social media. Her obsessions include turtles, Cirque du Soleil, Costa Rica, books and wine.

Bacon and Veggies: The Hostess with the Most-est

I love being a hostess. Nothing makes me happier than channeling a little Martha Stewart along with my grandmother’s rules of Southern Hospitality to prepare the perfect weekend getaway for visiting friends. But what good is a perfectly arranged guest room, freshly prepared snacks and munchies and fully stocked bar without a vibrant, culturally rich and inviting city to compliment it all? Not a bit of good!

I’ll start by telling you that I’m blessed with some pretty amazing girlfriends. We’ve been friends since middle school and we definitely value our girl time. With my fiancée out of town for two weeks, my girlfriends deemed it the perfect opportunity to visit, which gave me the perfect opportunity to show them my truly amazing city.

Girlfriend Weekend # 1: Bacon Festival, June 9, 2013

First up: My friend Tara drove up from Durham, N.C., to spend the night and accompany me to the first annual Richmond Bacon Festival. Our Saturday consisted of some Carytown shopping, Mint Juleps and hummus at Water Grill and an absolutely fabulous dinner at La Grotta. But the crown jewel of the weekend was indeed the Bacon Festival.

The Bacon Festival confirmed something for me – I. Love. Bacon. I just do. The very smell of it makes me smile. (I once tried to be a vegetarian after a science lab dissection that I won’t get into, but it was the smell of bacon that brought about the swift and painless end to my three-month vegetarian campaign.) I was made to enjoy bacon and let me assure you, Richmond’s chefs know a thing or two about bacon.

Yes, it was crowded. Yes, it was hot. Yes, there were lines. But there was bacon! So much bacon! So, with my carnivorous companion by my side, we embarked on a deliciously porky journey. Here are just a FEW of the things that we tried:

• Bacon and Gruyere Pork Sausage
• Bacon Pecan Pie
• Bacon S’mores
• Bacon and Watermelon Salad
• Bacon Nachos

And everything was … amazing. (I have since dreamed about that Bacon and Watermelon salad.) Needless to say, Tara and I waddled back to the car and quickly proceeded back to my house for a much needed nap. Bacon Festival Weekend was a success – and possibly a new tradition!

Girlfriend Weekend #2: Vegetarian Festival, June 14, 2013

Okay, I should probably be honest about the real reason that my two friends Hillary and Kathryn drove down from New York City: My Bachelorette Party. I will spare you the details and keep this family-friendly, but let me take this moment to assure you, Richmond definitely has a thriving night life, even by New York City standards! So after a night of good food at Canal Bistro, lots of dancing at Off The Hookah and the late-night pillaging of my well-prepared hostess snacks, we decided to attend the Richmond Vegetarian Festival the next day.

The festival was held at Bryan Park (one of my favorite running spots) and Kathryn happens to be a vegetarian. She has been ever since she watched the movie Babe in third grade. It only seemed right to take my vegetarian friend to the Vegetarian Festival! Of course, Hillary and I also enjoy vegetables.

The setting was obviously quite different from the Bacon Festival’s 17^th Street Farmer’s Market location. There was ample shade, dogs and children, plenty of personal space, an assortment of animal/earth/vegan/vegetarian/green-friendly vendors, and of course, an absence of bacon. But believe it or not, I didn’t find myself missing the meat. Probably because the Vegetarian Festival featured some 26 local food vendors who were turning out some pretty amazing grub.

We started with India K’Raja’s vegetable korma and homemade naan bread, which was delicious. We also had some of the best spring rolls ever from Green Leaf Vegetarian Restaurant. We finished our vegetarian food sampling by picking up some piña colada and mango frozen dessert from Soul Ice before finding a shaded seat in front of the music stage where we listened to the Vulgar Bulgars, a local Klezmer band. (Not sure what Klezmer is? I wasn’t either, but it’s a bit like Fiddler on the Roof meets the 21^st Century.) The Vegetarian Festival ended up being a total a hit with my friends and the perfect activity for a beautiful Saturday afternoon.

From meat-loving masses to tempeh-toting vegans, my back-to-back festival weekends couldn’t have been more different. But isn’t that what we love about our fair Region? With every approaching weekend (heck – weekdays, too!), there’s always something fun and uniquely “Richmond” to do. Not to mention it gives me loads of activities to add to my most-est hostess repertoire. Take that, Martha Stewart.

Liz Stewart is the Sales and Marketing Coordinator at Richmond Region Tourism. Born in Nashville, TN, Liz moved to Richmond in 2011 with her fiancé, Frankie. They currently live in Lakeside and are looking forward to getting married in September! Liz enjoys cooking, crafting and exploring the Richmond food scene.

Laughs, Shrieks of Joy & Exciting Challenges in Robots + Us

Push the green button and the race is on! It’s you – vs. a robotic arm! Who can complete a plastic puzzle first? The choice of the puzzle was ours but the arm wasted no time. It jumped into action, first recognizing my husband as the challenger, then started to move the pieces. With a few crowd-pleasing gestures, the robot finished first and took its bow. Well, my husband would have none of that and went on to challenge the robot a few more times stepping up his game and beating the robot. I actually felt sorry for the robot as he bowed to my husband.

My family and I then gathered around a table with light sensitive robots. We began moving the robots around using flashlights and decided to challenge them. “Here, use this block to create a barrier,” I said to my step-daughter. We added several blocks around the table to create a maze for the robots and laughed as they attempted to make it through.

At the Sensory Garden of Robots + Us, children can learn how their actions correspond with action in the robot garden. We talked into a microphone and watched as the robots fluttered about and you can even build and test the robots yourself. At the Leg Lab we had to decide how many legs each robot needed and where they should be attached. We tested our creations on steps, a giant wheel, grass and even an Etch-a-Sketch. Unfortunately, my robot fell over a few times. Eventually I was able to get him walking properly.

As a mom, the combination of something fun and educational is a slam dunk!

Speaking of slam dunks, you can’t visit the Science Museum of Virginia without watching a riveting game of Rat Basketball. It is truly amazing how they train the rats to play basketball using positive reinforcement. I love when the rats ask for a treat after making a basket! Did you know that they only use female rats? It was hard to determine the winner, but the game itself was certainly entertaining.

With so much to see and do at the Science Museum, time flies by! We plan on going back soon to check out “Flight of the Butterflies” in the IMAX theater. Also be sure to check out the Science Museum’s newest permanent exhibition, Boost! Boost! allows visitors to test their creativity, flexibility, strength, memory and dexterity. I was able to get a quick preview and can’t wait to go back and experience it more.

Robots + Us is at the Science Museum of Virginia through Sunday, September 29 and is definitely worth the trip.

Science Museum of Virginia
2500 West Broad Street, Richmond VA 23220
804.864.1400

Stephanie Kenney is the Social Media Coordinator at Richmond Region Tourism. Born and raised in Richmond, Stephanie now lives in Glen Allen with her husband, Criss and dog, Bo. She enjoys spending as much time as possible with her step-daughter, Catie, and playing darts and poker in her spare time.

Pop Art & Beyond: Tom Wesselmann

Still Life with Liz, 1992. Alkyd oil on cut-out steel ,72 x 96 inches © Estate of Tom
Wesselmann/Licensed by VAGA, New York, NY

Pop Art was inspired in the early 1960s by popular culture, advertising and kitsch.  Think about soup cans, pictures of iconic celebrities, comic book-inspired pictures and bigger-than-life billboard advertising. The artist Tom Wesselmann was a leading Pop Artist, and his peers included Warhol, Lichtenstein and Oldenburg, all of whom are represented in VMFA’s collection.

The museum’s permanent collection also includes an entire room dedicated to the Pop Art movement. In fact, two of VMFA’s own Wesselmann works are traveling as a part of the Pop Art and Beyond exhibition. The Wesselmann estate has loaned two additional works for permanent collection galleries so his work can be represented in the context of that important collection.

This show is a retrospective, which means it is an overview of an artist’s entire lifetime of work. Wesselmann made his mark as a Pop Artist, but his work continued to evolve throughout his career, and that’s what makes this exhibition so rich and informative. Retrospectives allow viewers to understand the complete artist, rather than to just see several of his works in isolation.

Color and scale have a dramatic effect on the visitor’s experience. Some of the elements are taken directly from billboard advertising, as the artist appropriated these elements of popular culture. But the art is also grounded in formal art history. Just like the Mona Lisa, many of his paintings contain a window with a curtain and a view to the world beyond. This artist had a creative vision which included rich, saturated color that shaped his work throughout his entire career.

VMFA always offers dimensional experiences for all age groups, providing many ways to deepen understanding and enjoyment of art. Adult lectures and classes, programs for teens and younger children, and free daily tours throughout the museum are offered. Amuse Restaurant and the VMFA shop allow the art to inspire their offerings as well, so you can appreciate Pop Art when you shop and dine as well! Find a list of related programs here: http://vmfa.museum/exhibitions/wesselmann.aspx

VMFA is lucky to have a magnificent building and over 40,000 members. And they are the only art museum in the US which is open 365 days a year. So don your beret and indulge your artsy side!