September 24, 2011
"Rainbow Over Richmond," Virginia's PrideFest, to Star Martha Wash
Robert Doyle READ TIME: 3 MIN.
Richmond, Virginia - Local businesses in Richmond launched "Rainbow Over Richmond," a series of events taking place through October 2011, exploring and celebrating LGBTQ and LGBTQ-friendly culture and community. The campaign highlights events taking place throughout the fall including art exhibitions and the VA PrideFest celebration.
"We're excited to showcase Richmond's Southern hospitality and give visitors a taste of our vibrant LGBTQ community," said Kevin Clay, editor at GayRVA.com, Richmond's premiere LGBTQ news resource and sponsor the Rainbow Over Richmond website. "With attractions, hotels and restaurants embracing the diversity of our community, we are a welcoming destination.� As Virginia PrideFest and festival season takes full charge in September, the fall is a perfect time to visit."
The Tennessee Williams Festival presents Cat On A Hot Tin Roof at the Firehouse Theatre Project
Virginia's annual Pride festival, PrideFest
Sponsored by Venture Richmond, the 2nd Street Festival
Two weeks later on Oct. 14-16, travelers can look forward to a new and growing Richmond tradition, the Richmond Folk Festival
Art enthusiasts will enjoy the Virginia Museum of Fine Art's Faberg� exhibit
Until the end of October, the Linden Row Inn will also showcase the 1708 Gallery's latest satellite, Pushing Boundaries: Art as Metaphor in Love and War
History buffs can check out the Virginia Historical Society's An American Turning Point: The Civil War in Virginia
Travelers can choose from a variety of TAG Approved hotels including Maury Place, The Linden Row Inn and the Crowne Plaza Downtown. Amtrak, a Rainbow Over Richmond sponsor, also provides convenient travel options to LGBTQ travelers via its website www.amtrakridewithpride.com
More information about Rainbow Over Richmond, including an events calendar and additional LGBTQ-friendly accommodations, is available at www.rainbowoverrichmond.com
Events and tips are also shared on the Rainbow Over Richmond Facebook page
Also, take a look at www.visitrichmondva.com/rainbow
Long-term New Yorkers, Mark and Robert have also lived in San Francisco, Boston, Provincetown, D.C., Miami Beach and the south of France. The recipient of fellowships at MacDowell, Yaddo, and Blue Mountain Center, Mark is a PhD in American history and literature, as well as the author of the novels Wolfchild and My Hawaiian Penthouse. Robert is the producer of the documentary We Are All Children of God. Their work has appeared in numerous publications, as well as at : www.mrny.com.