Casino magnate Rex Richman was a man who lived life on the edge, his fortunes won and lost on the spin of the roulette wheel in the glamorous casinos of Monte Carlo. His presence in the early 1960s scene was as legendary as the stakes he played for, rubbing elbows with spies, celebrities, and royalty alike. Richman's penchant for luxury and risk was well-known, his signature being the exclusive signet ring he wore, a symbol of his wealth and daring lifestyle.
It was a shock, then, when Richman was found dead in his opulent suite after a night where luck seemed to favor him at the tables. At first glance, it appeared a simple case of misfortune, perhaps the heart giving out from the excitement of a big win. However, the discovery that his prized signet ring, along with other valuable items, was missing suggested foul play. Was it a burglary gone wrong, or was there a more sinister motive at play?
The Northern Neck Sail & Power Squadron will hold its 3rd Annual Spring Fling and Boat Show on April 27, 2024 from 10a-3p. The event will be at our classroom location in Chesapeake Commons at 453C North Main Street in Kilmarnock. more info...
Virginia in the Eighteenth Century, 10:00 a.m. – Noon
This course looks at life in Virginia over the eighteenth century. Themes include the rise of the gentry class, the tobacco economy, slavery and the transatlantic slave trade, demographic change and westward migration, architecture, women and family, the Great Awakening and religious dissent, the Seven Years’ War, and political change and the American Revolution. From its consolidation as a slave society as the century opened to its leading role in the creation of a new nation, this course examines the profound transformations that shaped Virginia in its second hundred years.
Offered in partnership with Rappahannock Community College’s Rappahannock Institute for Lifelong Learning program (RILL). Instructor: Robert Teagle, HCC&M Executive Director. Registration here: rappahannock.edu/foundation/lifelong-learning
The Irvington Farmers Market celebrates area farms and the best quality local produce. We also showcase brilliant vendors from across the region who offer fabulous hand-crafted items and amazing food!
You'll find artisan cheeses, local honey, meat, and seafood. Vendors with handmade crafts, jewelry, and clothing. Beautiful handcrafted furniture, baskets, soaps, glassware, and artwork of all kinds. A cornucopia of food, flowers, and gifts! Come hungry… there will be LOTS of delicious food!
And it gets even better - the 2024 Irvington Farmers Market season gets off to a great start with Haze & Dacey. The VIA is beyond excited to have these talented musicians perform at our May Farmers Market, the opening of another WONDERFUL season! This amazing duo revels in lilting melodies, tight harmonies, and compelling rhythms that make toes tap and bodies sway. Original homegrown organic indie-folk songs written by Haze are interspersed among covers both familiar and obscure. The duo skips nimbly from folk-pop to alt-country to roots-rock, creating a homegrown organic sound with upright bass, acoustic guitar, piano, shaker, tambourine, and mouth horn. What a great way to start off the season! more info...
Planting the Seeds of Hope Together. Join us on Saturday May 4, 2024, 12-3pm, at the Kilmarnock Town Centre Park. Free Admission. All Are Welcome. Music, Speakers, Game for Kids, Face Painting, Food, Vendors and more!
Featuring Alva Jackson and the Northern Neck Hidden Trail.
Chesapeake Academy's 47th Annual Auction Gala -Black, White and Bling
Silent Auction - 6:00pm
Dinner - 7:30pm Catered by Willaby's Catering
Live Auction - 8:30pm
Wine courtesy of Specials Wine Seller
Beer, Spirits, and Specialty Cocktail courtesy of IsaBell K. Horsley Real Estate more info...
This 4 person Captain's Choice tournament is a fun opportunity for members of the business community to network, connect with colleagues, and enjoy a beautiful spring day out of the office. more info...
NORTHERN NECK ORCHESTRA TO SHOWCASE MOZART
AT FINAL CONCERT OF THE SEASON ON MAY 11 IN KILMARNOCK
The Northern Neck Orchestra’s concert season concludes with performances of
enduring compositions by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and a new work inspired by the
composer on May 11 at the Lancaster Elementary School Theater, 191 School Street in
Kilmarnock.
The concert features the U.S. premiere of Andrew Synnott’s s Waiting for Elvira and
Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. 21 in C major, both performed by renowned Irish pianist Michael
McHale, who is internationally recognized as a solo recitalist, concerto soloist and chamber
musician. The concert concludes with Mozart’s Symphony No. 38 in D major, “Prague.”
The performance begins at 7:30 p.m. and will be preceded by a pre-concert talk by
Music Director Michael Repper at 6:45 p.m. Tickets are $40.00 and may be purchased at the
door or online at www.northernneckorchestra.org. more info...
Come join us for coffee and get the scoop on what is going on around town & with our neighbors businesses. All Chamber members are welcome. more info...
The VIA is excited to host our 5th Annual Boot Sale, mark your calendars! This is always a super fun event where participating vendors fill up the boots (trunks) of their cars and trucks with all the items they want to sell and buyers feel free to haggle a fair price. It's a GREAT time to find some super bargains!
There are no reservations! Vendors simply show up, pay up, and set up!
Vendors check in at the Chesapeake Drive entrance and set up between 7 - 8 AM, one hour before the Boot Sale opens to the public. A $10 sellers fee for vendors will be collected up-front at the entrance gate. VIA volunteers will instruct vendors on where to park.
Sam Reider is a pianist, accordionist, composer, and educator from San Francisco, whose work brings together various streams of American music, from jazz and folk tunes to popular song and contemporary composition. His unique compositional voice and melodicism runs throughout his eclectic projects, including his genre-bending acoustic ensemble The Human Hands, a virtuosic ensemble of acoustic musicians originally based in Brooklyn and described by the New York Times as “modern folk music with saxophone and accordion.” more info...
Please join us from 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm on the third Monday of each month to discuss the featured book of the month.
If you would like to join, send an email to call 804-435-1729. more info...
Come join us at the Lancaster Virginia Historical Society for After Hours, hosted by the LVHS. Network with local business leaders. Discuss new business initiatives. Enjoy a beverage and hors d'oeuvres. more info...
Thursday, May 23, 11:00AM – 1:00PM, Lancaster Community Library, 16 Town Centre Dr, Kilmarnock - Join us as for this FREE two-hour Expo to visit with senior service providers, socialize and enjoy a boxed lunch to go! RSVP HERE. more info...
Memorial Day Service Music – 11:00 a.m. Service – 11:30 a.m.
Sponsored by the Northern Neck Chapter, Military Officers Association of America; the Foundation for Historic Christ Church, Inc.; and Grace Episcopal Church, Kilmarnock.
The Irvington Farmers Market celebrates area farms and the best quality local produce. We also showcase brilliant vendors from across the region who offer fabulous hand-crafted items and amazing food!
You'll find artisan cheeses, local honey, meat, and seafood. Vendors with handmade crafts, jewelry, and clothing. Beautiful handcrafted furniture, baskets, soaps, glassware, and artwork of all kinds. A cornucopia of food, flowers, and gifts! Come hungry… there will be LOTS of delicious food!
And it gets even better... we've got live music! MERCY CREEK Singer-guitarist Cheryl Nystrom Ball and her songwriting-drummer partner Jim Ball combine elements of modern folk, world beat, rock, and hints of blues and bluegrass to create fresh and unique music. The edgy, earthy musical styles used in Mercy Creek’s songs are anchored by Cheryl’s beautiful voice and intelligent lyrics. The VIA is thrilled to have Cheryl and Jim on stage at this June Farmers Market! more info...
Please join us from 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm on the third Monday of each month to discuss the featured book of the month.
If you would like to join, send an email to call 804-435-1729. more info...
Come join us at Small Town Burger for After Hours, hosted by Small Town Burger. Network with local business leaders. Discuss new business initiatives. Enjoy a beverage and hors d'oeuvres. more info...
