From the Executive Director

Dear Richmond Forum Sponsors and Subscribers,

Tonight is the night we look forward to all year! At the conclusion of this evening’s program, we will announce our speakers for the 2023 - 2024 season, and the list is extraordinary. These national names will offer insights, perspectives, and stories that are sure to challenge and delight you—as well as leave you with a renewed sense of curiosity and appreciation for different perspectives.

You will not want to miss a single moment of this remarkable season. Following tonight’s program, the Portal will open and allow you to renew for next year. You have until Sunday, May 28 to renew your seats or request upgrades.

When you renew, you will have the new opportunity to purchase online gift subscriptions for your friends and family. Sharing The Forum with loved ones allows them to experience the intellectual and emotional rewards of our thought-provoking programs. We have heard from many subscribers that sharing The Forum has given them new points of connection to the important people in their lives. Online subscriptions make a great gift for Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, and high school or college graduations. Your gift recipient will be able to stream our upcoming 2023 - 2024 season from anywhere in the world. They can also use the Portal’s Ticket Marketplace to upgrade to theater seats the week before each program.

The Richmond Forum is a very special part of our city’s culture. You are a member of a community that values learning, dialogue, and live engagement, and I thank you for your continued support. Together, we can create an atmosphere of intellectual curiosity and respect that is sorely needed in our society today.

I look forward to seeing you next season at The Forum!

Sincerely,

Heather Mullins Crislip