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Planning to spend Mother’s Day in the RVA? Here are some best bets for making Mom smile!

Mother’s Day Tea at Maymont

Popular Maymont Mansion will feature a special Mother’s Day Tea this year during its commemoration of the 100^th Anniversary of its Japanese Gardens. At 2:00 PM on Saturday, May 12, guests will enjoy a Japanese tea ceremony on the lawn. Special guest, Toko Yomura will explain the traditions of the tea, and how both the Victorian and Japanese cultures celebrate important occasions with the ritual of taking tea. The $25 fee for non-members, or $20 fee for members includes an afternoon tour of the Mansion.

Mother’s Day Concert at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden

Lucky moms can spend May 13th at the beautiful Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden. Enjoy the morning touring the gardens and Garden shop, and plan to have lunch at Bloemendaal House or the Garden Café. A free jazz concert by Glenroy and Company will start at 1:00 PM. Visitors are welcome to and encouraged to bring picnic blankets and chairs (but no baskets or coolers).

Museum District Mother’s Day House & Garden Tour

From 1 – 6 PM on May 13, enjoy the biggest event of the year in the Museum District: the Mother’s Day House & Garden Tour. Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 on the day of the event. 8 lovely properties are participating in the popular annual tour.

Mother’s Day Evening Concert at Agecroft Hall

Take Mom to see the Richmond Concert Band at 6:00 PM on May 13 at Agecroft Hall. Bring your lawn chair, blanket and picnic, enjoy the gardens and a lovely evening of free music and fun.

Of course, there is no better way to spend Mother’s Day than as a guest at one of our Historic Richmond Inns. Enjoy luxury accommodations, gourmet breakfasts and legendary Southern Hospitality conveniently located near popular Richmond attractions. Check our website for availability and to make reservations.

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Want to celebrate Cinco de Mayo Richmond-style? Save the date and plan to attend the ¿Que Pasa? Festival of Virginia at historic Canal Walk on May 5 from 11 AM to 7 PM. Presented by The Virginia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and various sponsors, the festival aims to bring Latin culture to Downtown Richmond’s Shockoe Design District.

As Richmond honors the 150^th anniversary of the Civil War, lovers of Latin American heritage worldwide are observing the same anniversary of Cindo de Mayo. The holiday celebrates the Mexican army’s victory over the French at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862. Throughout the US, it is a day honoring pride in Latin American heritage. Canal Walk will be transformed to resemble the famous Floating Gardens of Xochilmilco. Visitors can take free boat rides, enjoy Latin American food, art, music and entertainment. There will be Zumba and Capoeira presentations, as well as performances by the Latin Ballet of Virginia, live band Agrupacion Masalla, salsa band Ban Caribe and the Miss Hispanidad Talent and Fashion Show.

Parking is available for a small fee at many parking decks near Canal Walk, and free on streets where indicated. Check the Historic Richmond Inns website to determine if your favorite bed & breakfast still has availability, and plan a relaxing stay with premium accommodations, gourmet breakfasts, unprecedented access to local culture and nightlife and our signature Southern Hospitality while you enjoy the ¿Que Pasa? Festival.

50 Richmond charities + 50 generous sponsors + 50 sparkling trees = the 2011 Miller & Rhoads Charity Christmas Tree Contest and your opportunity to enjoy a veritable winter wonderland of delightful décor for many great causes.

This second annual charity event lights up the historic storefront windows of the department store that once exemplified the Downtown Richmond shopping experience; the building has since been restored as the ground floor of the Hilton Garden Inn. Volunteers from 50 charities decorate trees for the contest and local businesses sponsor the entry fees. Visitors and online fans contribute to the experience by voting for their favorite trees. The winning non-profit wins $1000! On January 6, all of trees will be auctioned off and 100% of the winning bid for each tree will be donated to the decorating charity. The higher the bids, the more that the community of Richmond benefits. If you’ll be in town, plan to attend and participate!

The patron for this year’s event is Ry Marchant whose father worked at Miller & Rhoads for 45 years. He started as an elevator attendant and retired as President and CEO. Ry’s childhood was spent at Miller & Rhoads, and he grew up as part of the store’s employee culture. Today, Ry is a Richmond attorney and co-owner of the Fan District restaurant Six Burner, and has plans to continue revitalizing Grace Street. His dedication to maintaining downtown Richmond as a premier destination for locals and visitors demonstrates his attachment to and love of the area. He is the first patron of the Charity Christmas Tree event.

The trees will be on display from December 6, 2011 through January 6, 2012. Make an evening of your trip and have dinner at one of the many fine downtown restaurant partners. And, of course, plan to stay at one of the six Historic Richmond Inns!

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We wish all of our guests, family and friends a safe and Happy Thanksgiving!

Sincerely,

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