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Tonight Richmond’s New Years Ball Rises Again at Hardywood! Happy 2014!

by | Jan 1, 2014 | EAT DRINK

You have to appreciate the tenacity of Todd Schall-Vess. As the creator of Richmond’s New Years Ball, he’s been fighting to keep the tradition going for the city.

You have to appreciate the tenacity of Todd Schall-Vess. As the creator of Richmond’s New Years Ball, he’s been fighting to keep the tradition going for the city. Everyone told him it couldn’t be done; it was a liability hot potato. We got a call from him earlier this weekend explaining the situation and immediately got involved. Carytown New Years Eve has been a huge homegrown success but with this years complications, it was dead in the water.

“Everyone was telling me to wait for next year when I hadn’t given up on this year. It was frustrating.”

Lucky for Richmond, the good people at Hardywood gladly accepted the challenge. Tonight a Richmond tradition continues at Hardywood starting at 9 and the ball will rise again at midnight. Hope to see everyone there!

To get the full story, check out our earlier article HERE.

Check out these past New Years Eve videos –

R. Anthony Harris

R. Anthony Harris

In 2005, I created RVA Magazine, and I'm still at the helm as its publisher. From day one, it’s been about pushing the “RVA” identity, celebrating the raw creativity and grit of this city. Along the way, we’ve hosted events, published stacks of issues, and, most importantly, connected with a hell of a lot of remarkable people who make this place what it is. Catch me at @majormajor____

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