We are pleased to announce the first 

"NIGHT AT THE THEATRE!"

You are invited to join the encorepreneur community on May 14 for an "Encorepreneurs (and guests) Only"  evening social event -  a world premiere performance of WitchDuck,  a play about a little-known piece of Virginia's history - the story of Grace Sherwood, the last woman in America convicted of being a witch. 

The play was written by Eva DeVirgilis, one of only 3 speakers to be asked back for a second appearance by Encorepreneur! WitchDuck is  just like Eva - energetic, educational, serious, fun and entertaining! Reviews of preview performances of the play have been exceptional.

Our host for the evening wll be the Firehouse Theatre, a local theatre known for championing emerging playwrights and dynamic productions like Eva and WitchDuck.

Your reserved seat is available for just $45 (15% off if you register soon) and seating is limited. Pleaser join us on May 14, but reserve your spot soon!

Night at the Theatre

The Firehouse Theatre - May 14
Reception - 6:15 PM      Curtain - 7:30-PM
Tickets are just $45 and encorepreneurs and guests who sign in early can take advantage of a 15% discount.

 Tickets 

Reviews

Ticket for public performances on other nights are available at  Firehouse Box Office  

THE FIREHOUSE THEATRE

1609 W. Broad Street

The Firehouse Theatre is a vibrant hub for new and thought-provoking stage work located at 1609 West Broad Street, Richmond, Virginia 23220, in the heart of Richmond’s Fan District. Known for championing emerging playwrights and dynamic productions, the theatre not only serves as an artistic home but also as a center for community engagement and creative collaboration

   
 AMERICA'S 250th

    Meeting the Moment
Virginia Museum of History & Culture

Our May meeting will focus on how VMHC is helping tell Virginia’s story during—and beyond—the 250th anniversary of America’s founding coming up in 2026. We’ll get to see the results of the museum’s $30 million renovation completed in 2022, and hear from VMHC President & CEO Jamie Bosket about what’s planned for this historic milestone. Jamie will also introduce us to the "new" VMHC created by the $30 million renovation of the Virginia Historical Society's home completed in 2022.

VMHC has actually been at the planning table for this event for a while. Since 2017, the museum has helped bring together leaders from across the Commonwealth to prepare for the anniversary—work that led to the creation of the Virginia American Revolution 250 Commission, which now leads Virginia’s official effort. But they didn’t stop with planning.

They’ve been building partnerships across the state—working with organizations, communities, and individuals to create programs, exhibitions, and events that highlight Virginia’s role over the past 250 years. The approach isn’t “dust off the history books.” It’s more like: here’s our story, here’s how it shaped the country, and here’s why it still matters. The goal is to turn a big anniversary into something meaningful, lasting—and genuinely interesting to a broad audience.

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Virginia Museum of History & Culture

428 N Arthur Ashe Blvd