Dining & Entertainment

301. BANK ON GOOD TIME

Sit back, relax, and enjoy a special evening with up to twenty (20) of your best friends while Charlottesville Outer Banks Boil Company brings the highly-acclaimed, casual dining experience to your home with their Signature Seafood Boil . Piles of steaming seafood, fresh produce and spicy andouille sausage served up with their signature seasoning and homemade cocktail sauce make for both a meal and a memory you won’t soon forget! The best part? This team not only sets up and cooks, but they also clean up and take everything away when it’s over . Use this $100 Visa gift card to stock an included Yeti cooler with plenty of your favorite beverages, and keep those beverages cold with four included Yeti tumblers . Surely an event to remember with none of the work! Party location must be between Charlottesville, Lynchburg and the Greater Richmond area . Please select a mutually agreeable date; package expires February 25, 2024 . Charlottesville Outer Banks Boil - Chrystal and Rick Telfian

302. GIRLS NIGHT OUT FLORAL ARRANGING FUN

Gather up nine of your favorite friends and head over to the home of floral designer and former Saints mom Anne Holdaway for a fun and memorable girls-night-out flower arranging party . Not only will you enjoy spending time with your friends, but Anne will share some of her trade secrets for creating a perfect centerpiece for any occasion . Each guest will also design a small arrangement to take home! To sweeten the evening, use this $100 gift certificate from Yellow Umbrella Provisions on Patterson Avenue to purchase appetizers for your group to enjoy, and a $50 gift certificate to Libbie Market on Libbie Avenue to help cover the adult beverages . All necessary materials will be provided . Please select a mutually agreeable date; major holidays excluded . Anne Holdaway - Yellow Umbrella Provisions/Thomas Brown ‘09 - Libbie Market

303. LOCAL FARM-TO-TABLE BEEF

Want to stock your freezer with locally-grown beef for the year? This is an offering of premium, high quality, hormone and antibiotic-free, corn-finished beef . You will receive approximately 450 pounds of meat in a variety of cuts, which include ground beef, sirloin, ribeye, tenderloin and more . The lucky purchaser can customize the cutting instructions . The meat is sourced from a local Virginia farm, known for raising premium quality Angus beef . Please arrange for a mutually agreeable delivery date . Whitney and Tad Melton

304. A TASTE OF RICHMOND

Richmond has made a national name for itself on the foodie scene with its ever expanding list of top-rated restaurants . Lucky is the highest bidder who gets to enjoy these establishments and culinary delights on the regular! Treat yourself to this delicious package of restaurants to enjoy throughout year, including gift cards to Julep’s New Southern Cuisine ($50), Azzurro’s ($100), Bell Greek Authentic Grill ($50) and The Hop Craft Pizza & Beer ($100) . Bon appetit! Julep’s New Southern Cuisine - Azzurro’s - Bell Greek Authentic Grill - The Hop Craft Pizza & Beer

305. CHARCUTERIE HOW-TO PARTY

Learn all the tips and tricks about building the perfect charcuterie board from a true professional . Maggie Bradshaw, Saints mom and owner of Truckle Cheesemongers, has been creating masterpiece boards for years . Select a mutually agreeable date and time, and Maggie will spend 90 minutes with your group of up to ten adults coaching you on the how-tos of what goes into a perfect charcuterie display . You’ll also get a $100 gift certificate from Strawberry Fields Flowers & Finds to brighten up your kitchen for the evening . Truckle Cheesemongers/Maggie Bradshaw - Strawberry Fields Flowers & Finds

306. THE ULTIMATE DOUBLE DATE

Grab your spouse and your favorite double date couple for one of the most spectacular evenings on the town . Start with cocktails at Stella’s with this $100 gift certificate, followed by four tickets to the 2023 Richmond Ballet’s Nutcracker at the Carpenter Theatre . This unforgettable holiday classic will ring in the holidays in style . Also included is a $200 gift certificate to enjoy a delicious post-show dinner at Bookbinder’s Seafood & Steakhouse, a local and family-owned restaurant . Close to the James River on historic Tobacco Row, steak and seafood lovers will enjoy the ambiance of exposed beams and brick walls in this refurbished tobacco warehouse . Worried about parking downtown? Please don’t because this package also includes a $50 Uber gift card to take you there and back home safely . Enjoy the show and this spectacular evening! Richmond Ballet, The State Ballet of Virginia - Stella’s - Bookbinder’s Seafood & Steakhouse - Chrystal and Rick Telfian

307. OH WHAT A NIGHT!

Four choreographers, all new to working with Richmond Ballet, have 25 hours each to create a sketch of a work to be presented at the New Works Festival . A fan-favorite Studio performance, the New Works Festival has introduced some of Richmond Ballet’s most beloved choreographers, including both Ma Cong and Katarzyna Skarpetowska, to Richmond audiences . This year’s festival will feature the diverse talents of Norbert De La Cruz III, Nancy Paradis, Claudia Schreier, and Yury Yanowsky, four remarkable choreographers of today . This exciting package includes two Choreographer’s Club tickets to the opening night performance on Tuesday, March 21, plus a Q&A session and post-performance reception with guest choreographers, dancers and Richmond Ballet artistic and production staff! Also included is a $200 gift certificate to enjoy a delicious pre or post-show Italian dinner at Gersi RVA . Diners rave about the authentic fare and cozy, laid-back vibe in this Fan favorite establishment - the perfect way to cap off your evening . Enjoy! Richmond Ballet, The State Ballet of Virginia - Gersi RVA

308. GOING TO CHURCH

It’s a rite of passage for any music fan - seeing “The Chief” live in concert . Known for his marathon sets, the 2022 Billboard Music Awards’ Top Country Tour honoree Eric Church is bringing his critically acclaimed live show to audiences in new ways throughout the summer with The Outsiders Revival Tour . Joining the man praised by POLLSTAR for “having already long established himself as one of the most successful touring country artists” are a variety of other well-known artists . With these four premium tickets to a show of your choice, don’t miss out on this incredibly awesome opportunity to see The Chief live! For a list of tour dates, visit www .ericchurch .com . Marshall Alexander ‘03

309. SHINE AND DINE: A SPECIAL DATE NIGHT

Opening night at Richmond Ballet’s Studio Four on Tuesday, May 9? Yes, please! Artistic Director Ma Cong’s moving Ershter Vals piece had its beginnings in the Ballet’s 2009 New Works Festival, was fully commissioned in the fall of 2010, and has since been performed by Richmond Ballet in both London and Washington, D .C ., receiving critical and audience acclaim along the way . Ershter Vals features music originating in the Jewish ghettos during World War II and uses engaging choreography to portray the light people find in relationships and communities, even in the darkest of times . Cong’s captivating ballet weaves folk dance influences with classical technique while carrying a penetrating message of redemption . This exciting package includes two Choreographer’s Club tickets to the performance plus a Q&A session and post-performance reception with guest choreographers, dancers and Richmond Ballet artistic and production staff! Keep the evening going with a stop at Stella’s for some modern Greek fare, including small plates and delicious cocktails or wine with a $100 gift card . Enjoy the cozy, warm glow of the soft lights and warm Greek bread as you discuss the beautiful show and dancers you’ve just met! Richmond Ballet, The State Ballet of Virginia - Stella’s

310. TAKE OUT NIGHT!

As busy parents who juggle many demands, it’s nice to take a break from cooking dinner from time to time . Treat your family (and yourself!) to a delicious, prepared meal from Yellow Umbrella Provisions, one of Richmond’s premier sources for fresh seafood, meats, prepared foods, wine, and other specialty and gourmet provisions with a $200 gift card . But don’t stop there . Swing by Pearl’s Bake Shoppe on your way home to pick up delicious cupcakes for dessert with a $50 gift card . Then sit back and relax . . .without having to clean the dishes! Yellow Umbrella Provisions/Thomas Brown ‘09 - Pearl’s Bake Shoppe

311. A RICHMOND CLASSIC FOR FOUR

This evening has double date written all over it! Make a night out of your visit to Lemaire Restaurant, one of Richmond’s finest, five-star restaurants nestled inside the historic Jefferson Hotel . The farm-to-table menu features updated regional Southern cuisine with small plates and entrées that feature Virginia ham and sausage and regional meats and fish . The New American menu showcases locally-grown ingredients in classic regional dishes and cocktails, each with a modern twist paying homage to the bounty of Virginia . The curated wine list of over 200 offerings is perfectly balanced with the best of both the New and the Old World . Gift certificate can be redeemed for dinner for four Monday through Friday & Sunday . Advance reservations are required; not valid during October and December; certificate includes a three-course dinner for four; certificate does not include alcohol, taxes or gratuity . The Jefferson Hotel

312. GALS DAY IN CARYTOWN

Tired of wearing the same fashions as everyone else? Then you need this $500 gift certificate! Philosophie is a locally-owned women’s boutique offering unique styles not seen in other stores . They’re conveniently located in Carytown Court . You’re likely to meet the owner while shopping for clothing and jewelry that match your distinguished style . Impeccable service, too! All that shopping can work up an appetite so afterwards enjoy a scrumptious meal at Fire and Hops on Belmont with this $100 gift certificate . Choose from pizza, pasta, sandwiches and more to enjoy with a cold beer . It’s sure to be a memorable day for the gals! Philosophie gift certificate is valid for six months . Philosophie - Fire & Hops Pizza Co.

313. FOR THE HISTORY BUFF

The Valentine Museum has been collecting, preserving and interpreting Richmond’s 400-year history for over a century . Located in the heart of historic downtown, The Valentine Museum is a place for residents and tourists to discover the diverse stories that tell the broader history of this important region . Enjoy lunch for six and a private tour hosted by Bill Martin, museum Director . The Valentine Museum

314. AN EVENING AT STELLA’S

Stella’s Grocery is a gourmet market that continues the traditions of Stella’s Greek restaurant founded in Richmond, Virginia . It offers gourmet Greek products, prepared foods, baked goods, beer, wine, and more . They pride themselves in using the finest ingredients from their kitchen to your table . This package includes a basket containing wine, olive oil, Greek chocolate, crackers and a $100 gift card from the Grove Avenue location . Heather and Tony Caputo