Don't have time for a dinner and a movie? Then visit CinéBistro at Stony Point, where you can do both at once. Have food and cocktails served to you before the movie even starts. From delectable dishes such as the Philly cheese steak and sweet potato fries to movie snacks such as richly buttered popcorn (served in a stylish ceramic dish, no less), this movie bistro has got your entertainment and hunger covered. Enjoy a movie and meal with your date and luxuriate in the plush seats offered.
This dazzling movie palace was built in the early 20th century. Italian marble and elegantly painted murals fill the interior. A balcony and theater boxes overlook the auditorium below and on Saturday evenings, a Wurlitzer organ, which once accompanied silent movies, is played. The audience can sing along; the words are displayed on the screen. The staff dresses in 1920s clothing. Second-run movies are shown here daily. The Byrd also features Saturday midnight movies for really low prices. The Byrd also hosts special movie events like a Halloween screening of Nosferatu with a live band accompanying the silent film.
Considered by many to be the birthplace of NASCAR since Lee Petty won the first NASCAR race ever in 1953, the Richmond International Raceway is today one of the most modern speedways you will find on the NASCAR tour. It boasts a 0.75 mile (1.207 km) oval track with 14 banks/turns and equipment that makes night-time racing possible. Richmond International Raceway also hosts two Winston Cup events annually: the Pontiac Excitement 400 and the Chevrolet Monte Carlo 400.
Minarets and mosaics adorn this enchanting building. It seems to have leapt out of the Arabian Nights onto Richmond's Laurel Street. Marbled halls, columns and more elaborate mosaic work fill the interior and you almost suspect a genie might be waiting around the next corner. This theater, formerly called The Mosque because of its Middle Eastern look, was built in 1926 by the Shriners as their Acca Temple Shrine. The city purchased it in 1940 and restored it in 1994-95. Guided group tours are available by appointment.
Located in the heart of Richmond, Virginia, the Stuart C. Siegel Center at Virginia Commonwealth University provides quality multi-purpose indoor facilities for inter-collegiate athletics as well as providing recreational sporting activity space for the community. It also houses conference and meeting areas for a variety of events.
Erected in 1849, the Steamer Company No. 5 building was home to one of Virginia's oldest police stations, jailhouses and firehouses. Left in a dilapidated state for over three decades, this Richmond landmark was transformed into a performing space and gallery, to protect it from the clutches of demolition. Nestled in the historic Jackson Ward neighborhood, Gallery5 provides a platform to exhibit contemporary art. Dance shows, concerts, comedy acts and art exhibitions are hosted here regularly. The structure adds a historic charm to modern expression. An acclaimed arts space, Gallery5 is a must-visit when in Richmond.
The distinguished Kent-Valentine House is a historic home site in the Richmond region of Virginia. The monumental house was built in 1840s and has adapted the Colonial Revival style of architecture. The mansion houses the Historic Garden Week project and can also be hired for special occasions and celebrations.
Established as the Empire Theater in 1911, Sara Belle and Neil November Theater is part of the Virginia Repertory Theatre in Richmond. It is an important part of Richmond's rich culture and also houses the Marjorie Arenstein Stage to pay homage to the great actress. With a capacity to accommodate 700, the theater offers a rich schedule of performing arts throughout the year.