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LIFESTYLE LETTER

JUNE 2021 PUBLISHER

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Mary Ellin Arch | maryellin.arch@lifestylepubs.com

Welcome to June, Midlothian! IT’S JUNE, MIDLOTHIAN – THE SEASON OF SUMMER SUN, VACATION GETAWAYS AND PRECIOUS FAMILY-AND-FRIENDS TIME ON THE PATIO AND THE DECK. For Midlothian Lifestyle, June also means it’s time to spotlight our fabulous men with our Gentlemen’s Issue.

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INSIDE THE ISSUE JUNE 2021

FEATURES 12 Recipes for Success Accomplished Midlothian men share the secrets to their thriving businesses and personal satisfaction

14 Meet ... Raleigh Hood Mortgage loan officer is dedicated to educating his clients and offering personal service

22 Meet ... Jack Bettin Ballet academy founder brings professional expertise and a family feel to the studio

30 A Modern-Day Cheers Award-winning Three Crosses Distilling

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hand-crafts spirits using local ingredients, and offers a friendly tasting room

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Inspired By

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30 Hot Spot 32 Lifestyle Calendar

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GOOD TIMES

Yeatman's Roaring '20s Watch Party The Yeatman Group celebrated the Home Building Association of Richmond's MAME Awards virtually this year with a "Roaring '20s" themed watch party. The team took home several individual sales excellence awards as well as team awards including Online Sales Counselor of the Year - Brandy Nixon, and the Team Platinum Award for Sales Excellence - The Yeatman Group. Congratulations, Yeatman team!

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Kite Day at River City Sportsplex Chesterfield County's annual Kite Day event was held April 11 at River City Sportsplex. It was a beautiful, fun family day! Children received kites if they hadn't brought their own. Chesterfield Parks and Recreation was pleased to hold the event this year after it was cancelled due to COVID-19 in 2020. PHOTOS COURTESY CHESTERFIELD COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT

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AROUND TOWN

DINE OUT – FOR A GOOD CAUSE!

Carvana intends to break ground on construction

Mark your calendar to visit a great local din-

this year with a scheduled spring 2022 completion.

ing spot and help raise money for River City

Carvana, the fastest-growing auto retailer in the

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U.S., allows customers to shop more than 20,000

Dine at Potbelly Sandwich Shop on June 3,

vehicles on Carvana.com, finance, purchase,

12-2 p.m., at any of Richmond's three locations,

then select as-soon-as-next-day delivery or Car

and the gym gets 20 percent of sales during the

Vending Machine pickup. Carvana vehicles are

designated time period.

inspected, reconditioned and photographed in

Every Monday in July, Charred Wood Fired Oven & Craft Bar, 13451 Hull Street Road, will give the

360-degrees at its inspection centers, like the one planned in Chesterfield County.

gym a dollar for every pizza ordered, 5-8 p.m. Sept. 18, Kindred Spirits Brewery is planning a silent auction, 4-7p.m., and will donate $1 for every drink purchased then. River City Inclusive Gymnastics in ManakinSabot provides a safe and positive environment where children, teens and adults with special needs can improve social skills, motor skills and self-esteem through group gymnastics and fitness training. Details: www.rcig.org

CARES SMALL BUSINESS WORKSHOPS PROGRAM LAUNCHED Chesterfield

Economic

Development

has

launched CARES: Small Business Workshops, funded with Chesterfield County CARES Act funds The program consists of several videos, presented by well-known and knowledgeable topic experts, outlining a wide variety of skills and resources to help business owners adapt to COVID-19 business interruptions and grow their businesses going forward. In addition to the videos, participants can access a playlist of supplemental business courses.

Friday Cheers, presented by Hardywood Park Craft Brewery, has returned for its 36th season. Richmond’s longest running outdoor concert series is held on Brown’s Island on downtown’s historic riverfront. Each event features physically spaced two-,

This program, accessible via an online learning

four- and eight-person seating pods. Tickets

platform, is valued at more than $1,000, but it is

must be purchased in advance, with no on-site

being offered at no cost. Businesses that complete

tickets available.

the program in its entirety qualify for free one-onone consultations with subject matter specialists. If you can commit to completing the program, which is less than 8 hours total, please go to www. mybizgrowshere.com/workshop to pre-register.

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SOME CAMP REGISTRATIONS STILL BEING ACCEPTED

plans to invest $25 million to establish a new

The Chesterfield County Parks and Recreation

191,000-square-foot vehicle inspection and recon-

Department is offering in-person and virtual options

ditioning facility in Chesterfield County with the

for summer camps for children, with some camps

potential to create over 400 new jobs.

still with open spots and accepting registrations.

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A listing and descriptions of all summer programs can be found at www.chesterfield.gov/940/ Program-Guide In-person camps include outdoor adventure, nature, history, and sailing, as well as camps for youth with disabilities and traditional camps for ages 5 and older. New this year is Camp Curiosity, a virtual camp with the option for in-person field trips on Fridays.

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INSPIRED BY

recipes for success ACCOMPLISHED MIDLOTHIAN MEN SHARE THE SECRETS TO THEIR THRIVING BUSINESSES AND PERSONAL SATISFACTION

ARTICLE MARY ELLIN ARCH PHOTOGRAPHY HUNTER HENKEL

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"Find work t h at is deeply meaning ful t o you." " Really pay at tention t o t he det ails."

EVERY SUCCESSFUL BUSINESSMAN HAS

deeply meaningful to you. Love your work, ded-

HIS OWN RECIPE FOR SUCCESS. Here, our

icate yourself to it. Forget about it on Sunday.”

featured Gentlemen share their individual secrets: Raleigh

Hood,

Brian Perez, owner/operator, Noble &

Mason-

Misfits Grooming Parlour: “I take a lot of pride

McDuffie Mortgage Corporation: “I empower

being a barber. A lot of care and dedication

buyers and those refinancing by educating

is devoted to every customer who walks into

them about the mortgage and home buying

my shop. Every connection is important. So,

process, ideally preparing them to be involved

I really pay attention to the details. It’s all

in as much as they choose from beginning

about consistency. No matter how simple or

to end. I also pair my cutting-edge smart-

complex the haircut is, it has to be close to

phone app with old-fashioned customer ser-

perfection. I think people notice these things.

vice, getting to know my clients personally,

They see the passion and devotion you have

and attending every closing I can, so I can

for the trade, and they respect that.”

loan

officer,

answer last-minute questions, ensure the

Kyle Yeatman, founder, The Yeatman Group:

process doesn’t hit a snag, and hopefully

“Being one of, if not the most knowledgeable

make lasting connections. Since my process

about our product and industry makes us not

can often exist entirely over phone and email,

only an agent but also an advisor to our clients

I find it really makes a difference.”

– the go-to-source of information. We do a lot of

Michael Todd, CEO, OnPoint Financial

new construction and forge relationships with

Retirement: “At OnPoint, we believe that to

our clients and with builders, developers and

move forward, you have to be comfortable

landowners. We help bring people together.”

being uncomfortable. Growing pains mean

Matthew Bricker, owner/operator, Coastal

you’re learning. In this ever-changing world,

Patio Furniture Repair and Sales: “There are so

we’ve seen how imperative it is to be adapt-

many factors. To me, the support of family and

able. The uncomfortable feeling of pushing

friends, my active role in helping others, the

outside your comfort zone means you’re doing

determination and passion to succeed, and the

something new - a sign of growth. While we

influences in my life have helped pave that path

continue to learn and grow our business, it’s

– and it’s not anywhere close to the finish line!”

equally important to invest in existing relation-

Aaron

Swart,

publisher,

Midlothian

ships OnPoint has with its incredible clientele.”

Lifestyle magazine: “My success is built upon

Jack Bettin, owner and artistic director,

dedicating my life to learning, innovating, and

Richmond Academy of Ballet: “Find work that is

communicating the hearts of others.”

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LOCAL LIMELIGHT

ARTICLE MARY ELLIN ARCH

Raleigh is a mortgage loan officer (NMLS# 1554726) with Mason-McDuffie Mortgage Corporation, where an experienced, award-winning staff helps people buy homes and refinance home loans, supported by the latest technology and customer security. www.jraleighhood.com About

Raleigh:

Mason-McDuffie’s

Richmond office has been Raleigh’s professional home for the past seven years. He works there alongside his father, Mark, who has mentored him in the business since Raleigh’s youth. Raleigh previously honed his customer service skills working as a bartender in The Fan district, which makes him especially adept at anticipating clients’ needs. Raleigh was raised in Chesterfield and has performed with numerous bands over the years, most recently playing guitar and singing with the local ‘90s cover band Killer Tofu. Married to Lindsey and father to two boys, he regularly cooks dinner for his family and proudly shares the benefits of his active ketogenic lifestyle.

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MEET … RALEIGH HOOD

PHOTOGRAPHY HUNTER HENKEL

Three Crosses Noble Hound Rye

The Perfect Manhattan

THE PERFECT MANHATTAN + 2 parts Three Crosses Noble Hound RALEIGH’S FAVORITE QUOTE “If you don’t believe in yourself, why is anyone else going to believe in you?” - Buccaneers QB Tom Brady

Rye whiskey* + 1 part Sweet Vermouth + 3 dashes of Angostura Bitters + Garnish with a brandied cherry

RALEIGH’S DRINK – THE PERFECT MANHATTAN Much like browsing a complicated cocktail menu, the

Pour all ingredients into a shaker tin

home-buying and mortgage process can be overwhelming and

filled with ice, STIR (Never shake), and

confusing. In both regards, I like to keep things simple. If you tell

strain into a rocks glass over one large

the bartender, “Make me something good,” there’s a chance that

ice cube (Raleigh’s preference), into a

you may not like the outcome. But if you have a conversation

martini glass, or over ice. Garnish with

with the bartender, provide input, and work collaboratively, the

the brandied cherry.

outcome will be a much better fit to your taste.

*Raleigh’s favorite is Bulleit Rye

The same is true with a mortgage lender. If the client isn’t informed and involved, it’s only a recipe for disaster. That’s why my approach has been to empower buyers to make decisions for themselves by educating them on the mortgage process as much

“It’s a simple, uncomplicated drink, and I like to

as possible. When paired with old-fashioned customer service, I

simplify and uncomplicate the overwhelming and

feel that my process and experience are second to none.

confusing home buying and mortgage process.”

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M E E T … M AT T H E W B R I C K E R

Midlothian Lifestyle | June 2021

Matt owns Coastal Patio Furniture, which offers restoration of patio chairs, loungers, ottomans, tables and more with custom fabric and vinyl, new hardware and durable coatings. This restoration doubles or triples your furniture’s lifespan, and costs a fraction compared to replacing it. Details at coastalpatiofurniture.com and on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn. About Matt: Born in Florida, Matt was raised in Pennsylvania, where he met his wife, his high school sweetheart. The couple moved to Virginia so that Matt could follow his dream to become a professional firefighter. Virginians for 10 years, Matt and his wife have two boys, age 2 and 4, along with a large chocolate lab, a pit mix and a cross-eyed cat (the last two are rescues). “We may think we have it all together, but it’s really just organized chaos,” Matt says. Matt works full-time as a Richmond City firefighter, and restores patio furniture as a second vocation and avocation. “The trade of patio furniture repair has been in my family for many years. I was fortunate to have positive influences to help me grow and learn this trade early in life.”

Rum and Coke

Three Crosses Crossed Rifles Spiced Rum

MATT’S FAVORITE QUOTE

Drinking a rum and Coke is refreshing and

“Nobody cares. Work harder!” - Cam Hanes

dependable, and that’s the feeling we, at Coastal

Matt says: “With this quote, I celebrate small victories in

Patio Furniture, hope to provide when a customer

private, remain humble, and continue to progress daily. At the

hands us their tired patio furniture to revive.

end of the day, what you put in is what you get out. I say this to myself whenever I have goals to crush. I use it to block out everything and stay the course!” RUM & COKE MATT’S DRINK – RUM & COKE Captain Morgan rum and Coke takes me back to some really good times in my life, enjoying the outdoors with friends and

+ 1.5 ounces Three Crosses Spiced Rum or clear rum + Coke

family on the patio. We’d share stories, laugh, and find comfort in each other’s company. These moments impacted me in a significant way and created unbreakable bonds. It is relaxing,

Combine Coke and rum in glass and top with ice.

therapeutic, and comforting sitting together on the patio. This relates to the business of repairing and refinishing patio furniture. We help create that sense of faithfulness and the relaxing feel as we redo patio furniture for our customers, so they can

“Rum and Coke is refreshing and dependable, and

continue to make these moments with the comfort and relax-

that’s what we hope to provide when a customer

ation that a good set of patio furniture creates.

hands us their tired patio furniture to revive.” CONTINUED >

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Kyle is president of The Yeatman Group, RVA’s premier real estate team with 48 award-winning agents, marketing specialists, interior designers, and staff representing 12 top local custom homebuild-

About Kyle: The Yeatman Group of Long & Foster Real Estate began seven years ago after Kyle saw a gap in the marketplace for competent representation of buyers and sellers, mainly in new construction, but also in the resale market. TYG is now one of the fastest growing real estate teams in the country, recently voted Richmond’s Best Real Estate Team by the readers of Richmond’s TimesDispatch and a top Richmond workplace in 2018, 2019, and 2020. Yeatman also was ranked the 37th Best Real Estate Team in the country by The REAL Trends’ annual The Thousand List and America’s Best rankings, published by The Wall Street Journal last year, and is expected to comfortably crack the Top 25 in 2021. FUN FACTS ABOUT KYLE: + He has a newfound passion for golf, which he says doesn’t come naturally and is challenging in new ways every time out. His favorite local course is Spring Creek in Zion Crossroads. + He grew up in the Northern Neck near the Potomac and Rappahannock rivers but only acquired his love of the water as an adult. He now goes home often to spend time on the “rivah.” + A former athlete, Kyle played baseball, basketball, and football growing up. + He’s a car and watch fanatic, collecting rare and hard-to-find pieces.

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M E E T … K Y L E Y E AT M A N

ers. theyeatmangroup.com

The Transfusion

Three Crosses Black Chevron Vodka

THE TRANSFUSION + 2 ounces grape juice KYLE’S FAVORITE QUOTE: “The man who thinks he can and the man who thinks he can’t are both right. Which one are you?” - Henry Ford KYLE’S DRINK – THE TRANSFUSION It’s classic yet refreshing, a summer drink, and it packs a huge punch. The ginger ale and grape are the perfect masking

+ 1.5 ounces Black Chevron Vodka + 1.5 ounces lime juice + 4 ounces ginger beer or ale Combine vodka, lime and grape juice in a glass with ice. Top with ginger ale or ginger beer.

agents for the vodka. It’s also an active drink – you have it on the golf course or on the boat while interacting with friends. How does it relate to our business? Our marketing is also crisp and refreshing but packs a punch by providing calls to action

It’s classic yet refreshing, an active drink to enjoy

that make people want to act on their curiosity in real estate.

with friends. Our marketing is also crisp and re-

We actively work for and with clients and encourage interac-

freshing but packs a punch and encourages action.

tion between and among our partners.

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MEET … BRIAN PEREZ

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Brian owns and operates Nobles & Misfits Grooming Parlour, a luxury salon in Bon Air providing a higher standard of quality for men’s personal care needs. noblesandmisfits.as.me and on Facebook: @Nobles & Misfits. About Brian: Born in Puerto Rico, Brian and his wife moved to the States in late 2017 after Hurricane Maria. Brian started cutting hair at age 15, in his garage. “I consider myself lucky that I found at a very young age what I loved to do,” he said. Over his 20+ years in the trade, in different barbershops and in different countries, Brian has learned that barbering is more than just cutting hair. “Over the years I have learned how to really care for people,” he said. “You have to become a good listener and sometimes a good counselor. The number of crazy stories and good conversations that I’ve had is overwhelming. The things I’ve learned from people’s experiences, achievements and mistakes – sometimes you laugh with them, or sometimes you’re sad with them. You’ll hear things like, ‘I told you this, but I haven’t even told my wife.’ They become more than just a haircut; they become friends.”

Three Crosses American Whiskey

The Whiskey Smash

BRIAN’S FAVORITE QUOTE “You are only as good as your last haircut.” - Common saying among barbers

WHISKEY SMASH + 1.5 ounce Three Crosses

BRIAN’S DRINK – THE WHISKEY SMASH Barbering and whiskey have a lot in common. They’re both

American Whiskey + 3 lemon wedges

crafts – a form of art and inspiration. Whiskey needs time to age

+ 4-8 mint leaves

and develop complex and unique flavors, just as the barber needs

+ 1 ounce simple syrup

time and experience to perfect his skills. They both require a lot of focus and attention. They demand being meticulous, being precise and a love for every single detail. I can go on and on, but the one thing I love about them is the effect they have on people.

Muddle lemon wedges, simple syrup, whiskey and mint leaves in a shaker. Add ice and shake. Pour into glass and garnish with mint leaves.

I like my customers to feel good, important, distinguished and fresh. The Whiskey Smash illustrates very well what barbering is for me. The ingredients are whiskey, lemon, spearmint and sugar. The complexity of the whiskey and all that’s involved in making this drink remind me

“Barbering and whiskey have a lot in common.

of all the years I have been barbering. The lemon, the sugar and the

They’re both crafts - a form of art and inspiration.”

spearmint remind me of freshness, like a lemonade in summer. When my customers look rough and unkempt, I take good care of them. I pamper them, and they are fresh and renewed. CONTINUED >

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Jack is owner and artistic director (along with wife, Michelle) of Richmond Academy forms of dance to students aged 2.5 to 102.5. RABallet.com About Jack: Jack has been mentored by three masters of ballet: Roudolf Kharatian, Linda Kintz, and Mark Mejia. He has performed as a company member with the Sacramento Ballet, ARKA Ballet, the Omaha Theater Company, Manassas Ballet Theatre (where he met Michelle, the love of his life and longtime partner), and the Columbus Dance Theatre. Previously, Jack has served as Principal Instructor and Choreographer at the Falls Church School of Ballet. His students have gone on to both professional careers and college dance programs. Jack also is a Certified Sommelier and has worked in many restaurants, some of which have earned Michelin stars. Among them: The Inn at Little Washington (three stars), Minibar (two stars), and Tail Up Goat (one star). His time in hospitality has inspired him to create a reverent and welcoming culture at the Richmond Academy of Ballet. JACK’S FAVORITE QUOTE “Acquire the habit of attending carefully to what is being said by another, and of entering, so far as possible, into the mind of the speaker.” - Marcus Aurelius, Meditations (6.53)

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MEET … JACK BETTIN

of Ballet, which teaches ballet and other

The Vieux Carré

The Three Crosses symbol

VIEUX CARRÉ + 3/4 ounce Three Crosses Noble Hound Rye whiskey JACK’S DRINK - VIEUX CARRÉ The Vieux Carré is one of many classic New Orleans cock-

+ 3/4 ounce cognac + 3/4 ounce sweet vermouth

tails. Like the city, it’s a blend of ingredients from different places

+ 2 barspoons Bénédictine liqueur

- brandy from France, liqueur developed by Benedictine monks,

+ 2 dashes Peychaud’s bitters

vermouth from Italy, and American rye. Each ingredient is deli-

+ 2 dashes Angostura bitters

cious alone, but together, they become something new – more

+ Maraschino cherry or lemon twist

than the sum of their parts. Ballet, likewise, has been developed by many cultures. It is

Put all ingredients into a mixing

deeply human and intrinsically beautiful, like a blooming flower

glass with ice and stir until well-chilled.

or a shimmering sunrise. Mastering ballet requires deep devo-

Strain into a rocks or cocktail glass

tion, and this devotion builds a mighty character.

over fresh ice. Garnish with a cherry, a

Still, ballet is only one ingredient of our business. Just as the

lemon twist or both.

bartender’s craft is nothing without the warmth of hospitality, so would our school only achieve half of its mission if its underlying purpose was not to bring joy to our community and to foster a feeling of togetherness amongst our families.

“The Vieux Carré is a blend of ingredients from many places. Ballet, likewise, has been developed by many cultures.”

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MEET … MICHAEL TODD

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Michael Todd is CEO of OnPoint Financial Retirement, which helps clients navigate a path to financial freedom. onpointretirement.com About Michael: In early 2018, Michael became

CEO

OnPoint

Financial

Retirement. Assuming this role with a vision of revitalizing OnPoint’s business, his imminent plans include widening the firm’s reach in the community and implementing creative but proven investment strategies to maximize both the earnings and savings potential of clients. Michael’s extensive prior experience as a leader in the financial planning industry has wellequipped him to build upon OnPoint’s previous successes as he propels the firm into a new phase of growth and expansion. MICHAEL’S FAVORITE QUOTE “If you want something you have never had, you must be willing to do something you have never done.” - Unknown

The distilling room

The Smoked Old Fashioned

SMOKED OLD FASHIONED + 1.5 ounces of Three Crosses MICHAEL’S DRINK – THE SMOKED OLD FASHIONED The Old Fashioned is a bar standard – a timeless and deli-

American Whiskey + 4 dashes Black Walnut Bitters

cious choice for anyone looking for a libation. OnPoint Financial

+ Splash of simple syrup

Retirement holds to these same principles – our service is a

+ Orange slice

standard to our client’s financial success. But like the Smokey

+ Piece of whiskey barrel stave

Old Fashioned, OnPoint Financial Retirement takes an upgraded approach to a classic industry. Our foundation of OnPoint is simple and impactful: We want our clients to have the life they’ve always

Invert a glass over lit portion of a whiskey barrel stave and let sit for a minute.

wanted. And not just financially, but personally and professionally.

Stir whiskey, bitters and simple syrup

The Old Fashioned is made with very simple ingredients that

in a shaker. Put a large ice cube in the

create a perfect blend of flavors – sugar, bitters, whiskey and ice,

smoked glass, top with orange slice and

garnished in a crystal glass. Our expertise is the whiskey – sharp

pour mixture over the orange.

and strong. Our compassion for our clients and their families is the sugar. And the bitters serve to brighten the cocktail, just as Michael’s impact on anyone he meets. All muddled together, it combines to provide the resources and services to navigate you

“Like the Smokey Old Fashioned, a classic drink with

to your financial freedom.

an added flourish, OnPoint Financial Retirement takes an upgraded approach to a classic industry.”

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Lifestyle magazine, the founder and owner of Brand Artisan Consulting Group, and a certified health coach. Midlothian Lifestyle is the premier luxury publication in Richmond, with 60,000 in readership. The Brand Artisan Consulting Group targets the brand identity and development industry and has resulted in enduring business relationships and brand leadership in diverse market segments. citylifestyle.com/midlothian | brandartisanconsulting.com About Aaron: Aaron is a highly energetic,

personable

businessman

who

values who people are, what they offer the world, and what will happen as a result of their influence. Aaron is certified to both conduct and interpret the Myers Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI), and he is an ENTJ. Aaron enjoys connecting others to resources and relationships that matter, and he values getting things done with both excellence and excitement. Aaron spends time on personal health goals, working out, and investing in his son, Noah. Aaron has been owned by Siberian Huskies for over 20 years. His favorite seasons are fall and spring, and he enjoys playing card games, hiking in the mountains, and doing anything involving the water. He has traveled the world, and his all-time favorite city is Gamla Stan, the Old City in Stockholm, Sweden.

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Aaron is the publisher of Midlothian

Konrad's Koan

Three Crosses Crossed Rifles Spiced Rum

KONRAD’S KOAN* + 2 ounces Three Crosses Crossed Rifles Spiced Rum + 1.5 ounces sour mix + 1.5 ounces apple juice + 1.5 ounces cranberry juice (preferably not from concentrate) AARON’S FAVORITE QUOTE:

+ .5 ounce lime juice

“I want to put a ‘ding’ in the universe.” – Steve Jobs Add everything except cranberry to a AARON’S DRINK – KONRAD’S KOAN

glass. Stir. Add ice and top with cranberry.

Konrad, in German, means “Bold Counselor.” My calling in

*This drink was created especially

life is to come alongside others in their journeys and encourage

for Aaron and is exclusive to Three

them to seek out their highest passions and operationalize them.

Crosses Distilling.

The word “koan” suggests not always using logical reasoning but to provoke enlightenment. Together, this drink, with its mixture of spiced rum and juices topped with lime, clearly illustrates my gifts and musings in a way that captures my effervescence.

“Konrad’s Koan excites the senses and provides a

Konrad’s Koan excites the senses and provides a spicy finish,

spicy finish, much as I want others to experience

much as I want others to experience their relationship with me.

their relationship with me.”

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John and Michelle Davenport

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they simply aren’t grown here commercially

VENUE FOR OUR GENTLEMEN’S PROFILES

anymore,” Michelle said. “We sourced them

IN THIS ISSUE, IS THE FIRST LEGAL DISTILL-

from a seventh-generation sugar consortium

ERY IN POWHATAN COUNTY.

in Louisiana. Those factories date to the late

Truly a hobby that got out of hand, Three

1800s. As we develop new spirits, we’ll continue

Crosses’ current 150- and 250-gallon stills are

to source as many ingredients as possible from

hand-built. “We proudly hand-craft spirits to our

local growers and suppliers.”

exacting standards,” said John Davenport, who

And the name? The meaning is threefold. “The

along with wife Michelle Davenport founded the

shield comes from our family crest and sym-

company in 2018.

bolizes our devotion to family,” John said. The

Whatever you order at Three Crosses, you know

“fiched” crosses were warrior symbols carried

many ingredients are locally sourced. “Powhatan

into battle during the Crusades and represent

and the nearby communities have been incred-

John’s service in the U.S. Army, as well as a sym-

ibly supportive, so we try to use locally sourced

bol of the Davenports’ faith.

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“It seems fitting that these symbols that rep-

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resent faith, family, and service to country, have

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are grown at nearby Engle Family Farms.

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THE DIRTY SOUTH: CONTEMPORARY ART, MATERIAL CULTURE, AND THE SONIC IMPULSE

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your catch. All equipment is provided.

bait, casting, knots, and handling

Publix Aprons Cooking School at

Minimum age for participation is 8.

Nuckols Place

Participation is limited to 25. Two-hour

Virginia Museum of Fine Art - Virtual Event

Berries are in their full glory. They're

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This groundbreaking exhibition reveals

great to eat out of hand - but let us

aesthetic

African

show you how to do so much more!.

American South and their influences

This is a demonstration-style cooking

on art, music, and other forms of cul-

class. Relax and let our chefs do the

tural expression over the last 100 years.

cooking. Enjoy all of our delicious menu

Contemporary art and art created by

items and ask questions as we walk you

those not academically trained converge

through each recipe. $50 per person.

The race follows an out-and-back

with music in a relevant and culturally

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course. Awards will be presented to

traditions

the

5 NATIONAL TRAILS DAY 5K RACE High Bridge Trail State Park

the top three overall male/female fin-

rich study that includes paintings, sculp-

ishers and top three finishers in each

ALL MONTH

NATIVE TREE IDENTIFICATION HIKE

weekend cabin stay in a Virginia State

RIVERFRONT CANAL CRUISES

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were walking by in the park? This hike

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is an introduction to the basics of native

Riverfront Canal Cruises kicks off its 21st

tree identification. The hike will take

season, offering private charters only.

approximately 1.5 hours on an easily

Canal Cruise private charters are one or

traveled trail. Be sure to wear closed

more hourlong tours perfect for family

toe shoes and bring plenty of water.

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female finishers will each receive a free

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group outings. 7 a.m.-9 p.m. daily. A mini-

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At this presentation, Jack Bantle, retired

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American history, the United States

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engagement with Bolshevik troops in

EVERY FRIDAY

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meet via Zoom. Registration required

Brown’s Island

in the Zoom meeting, go to the calen-

RVA’s longest running summer concert

dar link to get a login link and password.

series held on picturesque Brown’s

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p.m.); 25th: Butcher Brown

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If Beale Street Could Talk by James

FREE FISHING WEEKEND BASIC FISHING

our monthly online discussion group.

Bear Creek Lake State Park

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Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden

Tickets for Fidos After 5 will be limited and advance online tickets are required for all guests, including members. The Garden partners with the Richmond SPCA allow-

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12 AMERICA’S DOUGHBOYS AND THE NATIONAL PASTIME DURING THE GREAT WAR Chesterfield County Museum

Alexander

Barnes,

Command

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Virginia Museum of Fine Arts - Virtual Event

Explore VMFA's ancient sculpture of the Roman emperor Gaius, aka Caligula. Based on findings of a study of the statue recently published by the National Endowment of the Humanities, this course will explore both the historical figure of Caligula and what was learned

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