Antoinette Essa
WTVR CBS 6 Richmond
Richmond, VA, United States
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How this museum exhibit will teach children about a storytelling cloth
A visit to the Children's Museum of Richmond is more than a fun space for children - it's also an opportunity for the whole family to play and learn together. → Read More
When you can see J. Plunky Branch's 'Black Fire' documentary in Richmond
Musician, historian, author and producer J. Plunky Branch's documentary "Black Fire" will be screened at Black History Museum in Richmond this Wednesday. → Read More
Urbanna Oyster Festival: Nation's oldest oyster festival celebrates 65 years
The 65th annual Urbanna Oyster Festival takes place Saturday, Nov. 5 from 9 a.m. through 5 p.m. in the picturesque town along the Rappahannock River. → Read More
Festival of Grapes and Hops moves to Petersburg Harbor greenspace
Once an overgrown space, Petersburg Harbor opened to the public this summer. Now the greenspace is the new home of the Festival of Grapes and Hops and other events. → Read More
A look at Virginia Union University's history: 'We're small but mighty'
Learn more about homecoming festivities and the history of what is called one of the crown jewels of our nation's Historically Black Colleges and Universities. → Read More
Behind-the-scenes look at the State Fair of Virginia: 'It's like moving a small city'
The ticket plaza opens at 10 a.m. daily. Click here for ticket prices. General parking and shuttle rides are free. Premium parking is available online. It is pay as you go for food and rides. → Read More
Annual watermelon festival to take the streets of Carytown
If you love watermelon, you can get your fill this weekend at Carytown's annual Watermelon Festival. → Read More
Here's where you can watch Fourth of July fireworks in Central Virginia
If you're looking for ways to celebrate the Fourth of July holiday or places to see some fireworks, here are some events happening during the holiday weekend across Central Virginia. → Read More
Comedian Chelsea Handler brings tour to Richmond
Grammy-Award Nominated Comedian Chelsea Handler is bringing her tour to Richmond on Thursday night. → Read More
Cyclists gear up for Bike MS: Colonial Crossroads this weekend
Cyclists have an option to ride from 175 – 200 miles and can start from either Smithfield, Williamsburg, or Richmond, and head to Williamsburg on June 4 and back to their original starting line on June 5. → Read More
Lebanese Food Festival is family affair: 'I roll the grape leaves and he bakes them'
The 37th annual Lebanese Food Festival is this weekend at Saint Anthony Church in Glen Allen. → Read More
Exhibit features toy that will bring you back to childhood
It's an exhibition of toys that many of us played with as kids. Now, you have only a few days to catch it before it's gone. → Read More
Sugar Plum Fairy, Clara and the Nutcracker return to the stage
Richmond Ballet’s The Nutcracker, choreographed by Artistic Director Stoner Winslett and accompanied by the Richmond Symphony, returns to the stage this weekend. → Read More
✨Dominion Energy Gardenfest of Lights features Poems of Positivity
Dominion Energy Gardenfest of Lights runs nightly from 4 –10 p.m. through Sunday, Jan. 9. → Read More
🚂Thanksgiving Weekend Events: Model trains, holiday lights, Legendary Santa and more
Here’s a look at a few events happening for the Thanksgiving holiday weekend: Model Railroad Show at Science Museum of Virginia, Dominion Energy Gardenfest of Lights, Illuminate Light Show and Santa’s Village and more. → Read More
Drive-through hosts one of Central Virginia's largest Christmas light tours
The Illuminate Light Show is returning to Meadow Event Park and gives visitors the chance to see millions of LED lights. → Read More
Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk at Deep Run Park is Sunday
The event is more than just a walk, it's also a movement. This year, the movement will be headed to Henrico's Deep Run Park for its 20th anniversary. → Read More
Violins of Hope exhibit, concert series is 'once-in-a-lifetime experience'
"You come across old instruments quite a bit in your life, especially as a violinist," Richmond Symphony Concert Master Daisuke Yamamoto said. "But to be able to hold and play this kind of specific history I think is a once-in-a-lifetime experience." → Read More
'Family Night in the Outfield' hoping third time is the charm
The Virginia Home for Boys and Girls had to cancel last years’ Family Night in the Outfield fundraiser twice due to rain, but now they’re hoping the third time will be the charm. → Read More
4-H programs teach students life lessons: 'We bring the knowledge'
4-H, the outreach program of Virginia State University and Virginia Tech that "brings the knowledge from the colleges to the community," is now enrolling students in grades K through 12 for the summer. → Read More