Henrico Citizen Audio Articles

SEPT. 18 Daddio’s Grille, 12385 Gayton Road – The following violations were reported during a routine inspection: no supervisors or managers are certified food protection managers; person in charge couldn’t provide food protection manager certificate; temperatures of container of pizza sauce and cheese in prep unit are elevated; several cleaning spray bottles at bar and in kitchen are unlabeled; observed small flies at bar in smoking area; prep and single cutting boards are heavily scratched and stained brown; metal wires are bent and breaking on fryer baskets; observed food debris and grease residue on wire storage racks, under grill, and...Article LinkSupport the show

Tom Leonard’s Farmers Market will host a Halloween Movie Night featuring the film “It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown” on Friday, Oct. 11 at 7 p.m. in the market’s outdoor theater. Free popcorn will be available. Admission is free. All ages invited. Bring your own seating. Tom Leonard’s is located at 4150 Tom Leonard Drive across from West Broad Village near Short Pump. Click here for details or call (804) 364-5800. * * * Goochland-based Slate River Band will perform at The Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen on Saturday, Oct. 12 at 3 p.m. Led by former Pinecastle recording...Article LinkSupport the show

SEPT. 12 New Hunan Gourmet, 3107 Mechanicsville Turnpike – The following violations were reported during a routine inspection: dishes found in kitchen hand sink; raw chicken stored over seafood and raw shrimp stored over produce in walk-in cooler; bulk bins of sugar, flour and rice and containers of powdery white substances on hot line are unlabeled; front door to the restaurant was left wide open with no screen door and flies are throughout the establishment; food is stored directly on walk-in cooler floor; bag of onions stored directly on kitchen floor; walk-in cooler thermostat isn’t working; reach-in cooler door gaskets...Article LinkSupport the show

The Glen Allen Ruritan Club and Henrico Recreation & Parks will host the 28th Annual Glen Allen Day on Saturday, Oct. 5 at Crump Park. The day will begin at 9:30 a.m. with a parade starting at the intersection of John Cussons Drive and Mountain Road and traveling to Meadow Farm/Crump Park. Festivities will take place inside the park from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. including live music (Mackenzie Roark, Todd Murray and The Taters), vendors, food trucks, children’s activities, and more. Admission is free. For details, call 501-PARK or visit glenallenruritan.com/gad. * * * The Dachshund Enlightenment Foundation will...Article LinkSupport the show

SEPT. 9 Bell Greek, 7011 Three Chopt Road – The following violations were reported during a routine inspection: staff beverage without cover found in prep area; lemon seeds and a utensil found in hand sink near front counter; there is dried food debris inside microwaves; mold found inside ice machine; boxes of pita bread are stored directly on kitchen floor; observed food debris on cooler door gaskets throughout kitchen; walk-in cooler fan guards are dirty/dusty; observed food debris and mold on walk-in cooler wire racks; ceiling tile near ventilation in kitchen is dusty; personal items (jacket, bags, medication, lotion) are...Article LinkSupport the show

The University of Richmond will host a community event about housing segregation and education inequity in the Richmond region Oct. 3 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. The event, titled "Reading Between the Lines: Zoning, Housing, and Education in the Richmond Region," will take place at the University's Queally Center for Admission and Career Services. It is free and open to the public, although registration is required. The event will feature the presentation of two new reports examining the intersection of zoning regulations, housing affordability, and educational outcomes within the region. The reports are the result of a collaboration between...Article LinkSupport the show

The Virginia Department of Transportation will hold a public hearing Oct. 29 to discuss proposed improvements to the Short Pump area transportation network. The meeting will take place from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Wingate by Wyndham-Short Pump, located at 13991 North Gayton Road. The proposed improvements project includes sections of I-64, I-295, Route 288, and US 250 in Henrico and Goochland counties. VDOT is conducting the study on behalf of Henrico County and in coordination with the Federal Highway Administration to comply with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969. The public hearing will be held in...Article LinkSupport the show

Kitchen Classroom, a culinary education center providing hands-on cooking classes, has acquired Henrico-based RVA Food Safety LLC, a provider of in-person ServeSafe Manager classes and testing. The acquisition will expand Kitchen Classroom's services to offer food safety training and certification to food service professionals in the Richmond area, company officials said in a statement. RVA Food Safety will now leverage Kitchen Classroom's kitchen to enhance its classes and also plans to introduce Spanish language ServeSafe Manager classes in the late fall. “We believe this acquisition will greatly benefit the food service industry by offering unparalleled learning and testing opportunities in...Article LinkSupport the show

Randolph-Macon College has been chosen to host the 2027 NCAA Division III women's volleyball national championship, and it will do so at the Henrico Sports and Events Center in Glen Allen from Dec. 1-4, 2027. It will be RMC's second time hosting an NCAA national championship, following the 2019 Division III women's lacrosse national championship on the RMC campus. The Henrico Sports and Events Center, which opened in December 2023, is located less than eight miles from the RMC campus and offers a 3,500-seat capacity. "RMC is exceedingly pleased to host this exciting competition," Randolph-Macon College President Robert R. Lindgren...Article LinkSupport the show

River City Community Players will present “The Sunshine Boys” Sept. 20 at 7:30 p.m. and Sept. 21 at 2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. at Gayton Kirk Presbyterian Church, 11421 Gayton Road. Al and Willie as “Lewis and Clark” were top-billed vaudevillians for over 40 years. Now they aren’t even speaking. When CBS requests them for a “History of Comedy” retrospective, a grudging reunion brings the two back together, along with a flood of memories, miseries and laughs. Tickets are and can be purchased online. For details, visit rivercitycommunityplayers.com. * * * Dorey Park will host a Movie in the Park...Article LinkSupport the show

AUG. 23 Euphoria Bar & Lounge, LLC, 4360 South Laburnum Avenue – The following violations were reported during a routine inspection: hot water valve on hand sink next to fryer is broken; there is low flow on cold water valve on hand sink next to three-compartment sink; the hand wash station next to fryer is being used to dispose of food products (french fries and sauces found in sink basin); utensils are not stored inverted to prevent contamination; observed buildup of full trash cans behind building that need to be taken to refuse recepticle; covering of air vent is falling...Article LinkSupport the show

The Henrico Theatre Company will present Agatha Christie’s “Murder On The Orient Express” at The Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen Sept. 13-14 at 7 p.m. and Sept. 15 at 3 p.m. Just after midnight, a snowdrift stops the Orient Express in its tracks. By morning an American tycoon lies dead in his apartment. Isolated with a killer in their midst, the passengers rely on detective Hercule Poirot to identify the murderer – in case he or she decides to strike again. The show continues the next two weekends. Tickets are to . For details, call 261-ARTS or visit artsglenallen.com....Article LinkSupport the show

AUG. 15 El Amanecer Latino Market, 4806 Nine Mile Road – The following violations were reported during a routine inspection: neither kitchen hand sink has handwash signage posted; raw pork, beef and chicken are stored in separate plastic bags but in the same container in walk-in cooler; raw beef stored over produce in walk-in cooler; tamales in walk-in cooler are stored uncovered; dried food debris found in both microwaves; several spray cleaner bottles are unlabeled; observed flies and several roaches in kitchen; containers of lettuce and flour are stored directly on kitchen floor; multiple food items stored directly on walk-in...Article LinkSupport the show

The Capitol Fools, from the co-creator of The Capitol Steps and featuring an all-star cast of former Steps, will perform at The Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen on Sept. 6 at 7 p.m. and Sept. 7 at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. The show is musical-political satire at its finest, featuring mind-boggling backward talking spoonerisms, breakneck costume changes, over-the-top impressions, and all-new song parodies reflecting the day’s news and election developments. Tickets are and only a few remain. For details, call 261-ARTS or visit artsglenallen.com. * * * Two comedians will perform at the Richmond Funny Bone at...Article LinkSupport the show

AUG. 12 McCormacks Big Whisky Grill, 1420 North Parham Road – The following violations were reported during a routine inspection: facility doesn’t have a food protection manager certificate; food debris found on meat grinder; temperatures of whipping cream and raw chicken in four-door lowboy are elevated; white sauce is past its expiration date; slider window on ice machine is cracked; observed buildup inside drip trays; observed grime buildup above ice machine; many dead roaches found under both three-compartment sinks in main kitchen; floor under three-compartment sinks is dirty. Jersey Mike’s Subs, 1420 North Parham Road – The following violations were...Article LinkSupport the show

The Henrico Theatre, 305 East Nine Mile Road, will show four movies this weekend: Argylle at 7 p.m. Aug. 30, If at 3 p.m. Aug. 31, Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga at 8 p.m. Aug. 31, and Shrek 2 at 3 p.m. Sept. 1. Tickets and concessions are just [post_excerpt], sold only at the door. For details, call (804) 652-1460 or visit henricotheatre.com. * * * Henrico Recreation and Parks will present “Gabriel and a Man Named Nat: The Fight for Freedom” on Saturday, Aug. 31 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Meadow Farm’s Parsons Community Center. Learn about...Article LinkSupport the show

AUG. 5 Anant Cuisine of India, 4348 Pouncey Tract Road – The following violations were reported during a routine inspection: employees are rinsing hands in three-compartment sink instead of using hand sinks; kitchen hand sink doesn’t have paper towels; can of Butane found stored alongside food ingredients; employees with long chin hair are not wearing beard guards; take-out containers are stored uninverted; shelves surrounding cooking equipment are covered in aluminum foil; fryer baskets are in disrepair; cutting boards on cook line are scratched and stained; mop isn’t hung to air dry; light above cook line doesn’t have a protective shield;...Article LinkSupport the show

JULY 29 Les Crepes, 1308 Gaskins Road – The following violations were reported during a follow-up inspection: there is 0 ppm chlorine in bar and verdant lady dish machines and dish machine in dish room; black buildup found on plastic panel in ice machine; temperature of milk in bar fridge is elevated; green cutting board is heavily scratched; floor tiles are cracked in staff bathroom; there is a hole in the wall in staff bathroom; floors in kitchen need re-sealing; walk-in cooler vent is dusty. JULY 30 Dominion Club, 6000 Dominion Club Drive – The following violations were reported during...Article LinkSupport the show

Henrico Recreation and Parks will host a Movie in the Park featuring “The Incredibles” on Friday, Aug. 16 at the Eastern Henrico Recreation Center. The outdoor movie will begin at sunset, approximately 8 p.m. Bring a lawn chair or blanket and flashlight. Admission is free. For details, click here or call (804) 501-PARK. * * * The Dorey Park Farmers Market will be open from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Aug. 17. Local farmers and artisans will be selling a variety of fresh produce, baked goods, honey, eggs and handcrafted items. Special events during the Aug. 17 market include a performance from...Article LinkSupport the show

SPARC Adventure Camp participants will perform two musicals based on popular movies at the Henrico Theatre: “Finding Nemo Kids” on Friday, Aug. 9 and “Willy Wonka Jr.” on Saturday, Aug. 10. Performances will take place at 3:45 p.m., 5:30 p.m. and 7:15 p.m. each day. Admission is free. The Henrico Theatre is located at 305 East Nine Mile Road in Highland Springs. For details, call (804) 652-1460 or visit henricotheatre.com. *** Players from CSz Richmond and the cast of Rocky Horror RVA will team up to present “The Time Warp” on Friday, Aug. 9 at 8 p.m. at the CSz...Article LinkSupport the show

JULY 17 Domino’s Pizza, 70 South Airport Drive – The following violations were reported during a routine inspection: temperatures of cheese, ham, pasta and tomatoes are elevated; shredded pizza cheese has incorrect expiration date written on it; observed fruit flies throughout the kitchen; roaches found in men’s restroom; piping along wall behind three-compartment sink is dirty and moldy. The Place at Innsbrook, 4036-C Cox Road – The following violations were reported during a routine inspection: certain food items in the facility are cooked non-continuously with no written procedures in place; spray bottle containing red liquid chemical is unlabeled; several items/areas...Article LinkSupport the show

The Henrico Theatre Company will present “Never Too Late” at 8 p.m. Aug. 2-3 and at 3 p.m. Aug. 4 at The Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen. This old-fashioned domestic farce is about a married man in his 50s who learns he will become a father again. His daughter was born 24 years ago and, considering the fool she married, he finds the prospect of another unthinkable. Plus, his previously meek little wife begins to lay down the law. There’s to be a nursery, a new bath, and she’s to have her own checking account. Tickets are to . For details,...Article LinkSupport the show

A vote to change airline services at Richmond International Airport (RIC) was deferred to late August as opponents of the potential change strongly voiced their concerns. The Capital Region Airport Commission met Tuesday morning with standing room only. Dave Ress, with the Richmond Times-Dispatch, first reported about the airport’s proposal and intentions of taking over fueling and other airline services from two local organizations. Richmond Jet Center and Million Air Richmond are the airport's fixed base operator (FBO). As such, they have handled services like airplane refueling, maintenance, and deicing for decades. Click here to continue reading on WTVR.com, a Henrico...Article LinkSupport the show

Amaryllis Studios will present “Chess, The Musical: A Staged Concert” at 7:30 p.m. July 26-27 at J.R. Tucker High School, 2910 North Parham Road. Though this Cold War-era musical has chess at the center of it, the ancient game starts to mirror the real games being played by each character as they use one another as pawns to achieve their goals. No one gets out of these games unaffected, whether by heartbreak, political tension between East and West, or threat to one’s freedom. Featuring music by the two Bs in ABBA, Benny Anderson and Björn Ulvaeus, with lyrics written by...Article LinkSupport the show

JULY 2 Little Caesars, 7332 Staples Mill Road – The following violations were reported during a routine inspection: dried food debris found on can opener; temperature of multiple containers of pizza sauce made the previous night are elevated; time is not being tracked for pizzas in staging racks; sanitizer chemical is dispensing too high at over 400 ppm; multiple pizza sauce containers are covered and stacked in make table reach-in; single-use items are stored on a greasy unprotected rack in front storage; observed dust and debris on dough mixer, walk-in storage racks, dry rack, equipment rack and pizza oven; there...Article LinkSupport the show

Henrico County is celebrating the grand opening of Taylor Farm Park in Sandston with several weekend activities. On Friday, the 1990 movie "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" will play outdoors on the event lawn starting at sunset, approximately 8:30 p.m. Bring a lawn chair or blanket and flashlight. Concessions will be available for purchase. On Saturday, RADshare and Richmond Cycling Corps are teaming up to celebrate World BMX Day from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. RADshare will have free loaner bikes and kids helmets for residents to try out the new All Wheel Park. Also on Saturday, a concert featuring live...Article LinkSupport the show

JUNE 24 Royal Farms, 2401 Mechanicsville Turnpike – The following violation was reported during a routine inspection: temperature of spicy chicken tenders in front service warmer unit is too low. Kabab House, 3411 Old Parham Road – The following violations were reported during a routine inspection: temperatures of noodles and several containers of chicken in walk-in cooler are elevated; temperature of milk is elevated because it was left out on the counter; foods throughout the kitchen are not date marked; personal medicines are stored next to food on spice racks; observed one live roach crawling on floor under spice racks...Article LinkSupport the show

The Chamberlayne Actors Theatre is moving to a larger space in Hanover at the Hanover Tavern for its 2024-25 season – the 60th in its history. The new location will offer more seats and enhanced lighting and technical capabilities, CAT officials said in a release. The move is the culmination of CAT’s plan to find a more permanent home. The 2024-25 season will open with Painting Churches (a favorite from the company’s catalog of previous productions directed by Kerrigan Sullivan) Oct. 4-19, followed by the Pulitzer Prize-winning Proof directed by Zachary Owen Feb. 7-23. The season will close with Honky...Article LinkSupport the show

HATTheatre, located at 1124 Westbriar Drive in Henrico’s West End, will present “The Roommate” July 12-13 at 7:30 p.m. and July 14 at 2 p.m. What happens when a retired housewife and a woman running from her dark past end up sharing a house together? “The Roommate” will be opening on Broadway in September featuring Patti Lupone and Mia Farrow. The play is described as “The Odd Couple meets Breaking Bad.” Tickets are for adults, for seniors/students/military, and for youth (up to age 17). There is some mature content; recommended for ages 13 and older. Call the...Article LinkSupport the show

JUNE 18 Short Pump Pour House, 3438 Pump Road – The following violations were reported during a routine inspection: facility doesn’t have written procedures for cleaning up vomit/diarrhea; observed person in charge garnishing drinks with fruit with bare hands; bar sink doesn’t have paper towels; ice machine in kitchen is dirty; temperature of taco meat in walk-in cooler is elevated because of improper cooling methods (deep pan with lid on); fish fillets are thawing in reduced oxygen packaging; observed small flies in the kitchen; several racks in the kitchen are lined with absorbent materials; small cutting boards have deep scratches;...Article LinkSupport the show

The Henrico Theatre, 305 East Nine Mile Road, will show three movies this weekend: "Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire" at 7 p.m. July 5; "Shrek" at 3 p.m. July 6-7; and "The Gentlemen" at 8 p.m. July 6. Tickets and concessions are just [post_excerpt], sold only at the door. For details, call (804) 652-1460 or visit henricotheatre.com. *** Comedian Marcus D. Wiley will perform at the Richmond Funny Bone in Short Pump at 7 p.m. July 5 and at 6:30 p.m. and 9 p.m. July 6. Wiley combines laughter with a message of being a better you. His motto is “Laughter...Article LinkSupport the show

Mountain Highway will perform at the Henrico Theatre in Highland Springs on Friday, June 28 at 7 p.m. This family group performs bluegrass, country and gospel music originally made famous by popular musicians like Bill Monroe, the Carter Family, Ralph Stanley, The Eagles and Linda Ronstadt. Instruments include banjo, mandolin, guitar and electric upright bass. Tickets are . For details, call (804) 652-1460 or visit henricotheatre.com. *** River City Community Players will present the feel-good comedy “Halfway There” June 28 at 7:30 p.m. and June 29 at 2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. at the Gayton Kirk Presbyterian Church, 11421 Gayton Road....Article LinkSupport the show

Henrico County Public Schools' Communications Division recently earned eight awards from the National School Public Relations Association in its 2024 awards program. “This national recognition demonstrates our commitment to engaging families and stakeholders by telling the story of our Henrico schools and community in wide-ranging and creative ways,” said Amy Cashwell, superintendent. “I am so proud of our talented communications professionals.” The awards were announced earlier this week, and the school division will be recognized during an in-person ceremony at the NSPRA 2024 National Seminar in July. The division won in the following categories: • Award of Excellence – Henrico...Article LinkSupport the show

Several high school robotics teams and student organizations showcased their machines during the first ImmerseCon event this past weekend at the Henrico Sports and Events Center, as part of two days of activities related to gaming, science, technology, engineering and math. Apoorva Saurau, captain of Deep Run High School’s Team 1086 "Blue Cheese," explained that robotics competitions set a goal for the robot and then the team builds and programs the robot in two months. This year, the goal was to pick up a foam ring from the floor and hit a target with it. Saurau said that connecting kids...Article LinkSupport the show

JUNE 4 Hanabi, 7801 West Broad Street – The following violations were reported during a routine inspection: open employee beverages found in food prep area; facility doesn’t have a food thermometer; bag of onions, carrots and sprouts are stored directly on the floor; single-service containers are not stored protected/inverted; facility couldn’t provide sanitizer test strips. JUNE 5 Atlas 42, 4032-A Cox Road – The following violations were reported during a routine inspection: hand sink behind bar doesn’t have paper towels; black debris found inside ice machine in kitchen; over a dozen food containers are past their expiration dates; bulk bins...Article LinkSupport the show

Henrico Police say they have detained a suspect and have charges pending following a road rage shooting Friday morning. The shooting happened around 10:15 a.m. Friday on Parham Road near Interstate 64. According to police, two vehicles got into the road rage incident before the suspect opened fire on the other vehicle. Click here to continue reading on WTVR.com, a Henrico Citizen partner organization.Article LinkSupport the show

River City Community Players will present the feel-good comedy “Halfway There” at 7:30 p.m. June 21 and at 2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. June 22 at the Gayton Kirk Presbyterian Church, 11421 Gayton Road. Admission to the first two performances (June 21 at 7:30 p.m. and June 22 at 2:30 p.m.) are pay-what-you-can. Reservations can be made by emailing [email protected] or phoning (804) 554-0595. The remaining performances are ; tickets can be purchased online. The show concludes next weekend. For details, visit rivercitycommunityplayers.com. *** The Henrico Sports and Events Center will present “Sips and Strings” featuring two Virginia bluegrass bands – South...Article LinkSupport the show

MAY 29 Brecotea, 9125-M West Broad Street – The following violations were reported during a routine inspection: pitcher found in hand sink next to three-compartment sink; ice bucket stored on the floor next to ice machine with water sitting in the bottom; plastic containers are stacked while still wet; floor under three-compartment sink and wall behind hand sink at front counter are dirty; light fixtures above front counter and ceiling vents are dusty; mop isn’t hung to air dry. MAY 30 Quarter Horse, 9018 West Broad Street – The following violations were reported during a routine inspection: food debris found...Article LinkSupport the show

CharacterWorks, a faith-based after-school theater program, will present “Disney and Cameron Mackintosh’s Mary Poppins” at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. June 14-15 and at 2 p.m. June 16 at the Lora M. Robins Theatre at Steward School, 11600 Gayton Road. Based on the books by P.L. Travers and the classic Disney film, the Broadway adaptation of “Mary Poppins” received nominations for nine Olivier and seven Tony Awards, including Best Musical. The jack-of-all trades, Bert, introduces the audience to England in 1910 and the troubled Banks family. Young Jane and Michael have sent many a nanny packing before Mary Poppins arrives...Article LinkSupport the show

The Chamberlayne Actors Theatre, or CAT, will present “Keep on Laughing” at HATTheatre, 1124 Westbriar Drive in Henrico’s West End, June 7-8 at 8 p.m. and June 9 at 2:30 p.m. The ladies of last year’s show, “Exit Laughing,” are back in this new production. Connie’s daughter, Rachel, has married her 28-year-old stripper boyfriend, Bobby, and they are expecting twins. Connie, Leona and Millie have been touring the world and having the time of their lives, returning to tell hysterical stories of their adventures. But this time, one of their adventures has gotten out of hand. Tickets are for...Article LinkSupport the show

A new boat rental service is offering the chance to cruise the James River in style. Retro Boat Rentals, part of the Sea Suite Cruises fleet, on June 1 launched a fleet of vintage-style electric boats featuring fins and headlights, retro colors, and chrome details. The classic fiberglass runabout boats (from the 1958-1963 era) were restored and fitted with modern electric motors, according to company officials. The boats can hold a maximum of four people, and no captain's license or boating experience is required to rent them. The boats, which dock at Rocketts Landing at the Henrico-Richmond border, are equipped...Article LinkSupport the show

MAY 15 Akoya Kitchen, 10921-F West Broad Street – The following violations were reported during a routine inspection: corn starch container isn’t labeled; observed wrap still on stove shelf; shelves on the line are dusty. MAY 16 Chicken Fiesta, 8211 Brook Road – The following violations were reported during a routine inspection: black residue buildup found inside ice machine; temperatures of tomatoes (top portion) and shredded chicken in prep units are elevated; several pans of beans and tamales in walk-in cooler are not date marked; there is a significant gap in the bottom of the back door that leads outside;...Article LinkSupport the show

Celebrate Varina and the opening day of the Dorey Park Farmers Market on Saturday, June 1 from 9 a.m. to noon. The farmer’s market will have a variety of goods to purchase from local growers and farmers, food and drink vendors, and crafters. Festivities will include bounce houses, barrel train rides, face painting, balloon animals, an antique tractor display, live music from The Taters, and more. Admission is free. For details, call 501-PARK or click here. *** In celebration of National Bounce House Day, Henrico Recreation and Parks will present Bounce House Bonanza on Saturday, June 1 from 9:30 a.m....Article LinkSupport the show

MAY 9 The Brass Tap, 4901 Libbie Mill East Boulevard – The following violations were reported during a routine inspection: staff are eating French fries on hot line in kitchen; hand sink is blocked by trash cans; raw eggs stored over brownies; raw bacon stored over produce; raw beef stored over cooked chicken wings; black debris found inside soda machine gun at expo station; dirty knives stored as clean on knife rack; dried food debris found inside microwave; observed several fruit flies near prep sink in kitchen; cutting boards used throughout kitchen are scratched and stained; there is grease buildup...Article LinkSupport the show

CharacterWorks, a faith-based after-school theater program, will present Disney’s “Finding Nemo Jr.” at The Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen May 24-26. A musical adaptation based on the beloved 2003 Pixar movie “Finding Nemo,” the story follows Marlin, an anxious and over-protective clownfish, who lives in the Great Barrier Reef with his kid Nemo, who longs to explore the world beyond their anemone home. The show includes favorite characters like Dory and the Tank Gang and memorable songs such as “Just Keep Swimming,” “Fish Are Friends Not Food” and “Go With the Flow.” Tickets are . Showtimes are 6 p.m....Article LinkSupport the show

The 39th Annual Lebanese Food Festival will return May 17-19 to Saint Anthony’s Maronite Catholic Church, 4611 Sadler Road in Glen Allen. The festival features food, live music and entertainment. Hours of operation are 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday-Saturday and 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday. Open rain or shine for indoor and outdoor dining. Admission and parking are free. No pets allowed. For details, call (804) 270-7234, email [email protected], visit lebanesefoodfestival.com or follow the festival on Facebook or Instagram. *** The University of Richmond’s 25th Big Yard Sale will take place Saturday, May 18 from 8 a.m. to noon at the Robins Stadium East...Article LinkSupport the show

Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden will host its Spring Plant Sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 3-4 in parking lot B. The Garden’s plant sales are among the largest in the region with more than 40 vendors selling plants ranging from well-known favorites to rare exotics and other garden-related items. Experts will be on hand to answer gardening questions. The sale is presented by Garden volunteers and all proceeds benefit the Garden’s educational mission. Admission to the sale is free; paid admission required to enter the Garden. Rain or shine. For details, including a list of participating vendors, visit lewisginter.org/event/spring-plant-sale....Article LinkSupport the show