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On this edition of This Week In Richmond, host David Bailey welcomes the Honorable Aubrey L. Layne, Jr., Secretary of Finance, to discuss revenue forecasting.

Hear from a couple whose music serves as a cultural pollinator, bridging together different styles and drawing on the traditions of their families’ past through the Lua Project. Then connect with Leslie M. Scott-Jones, an area artist who is making a difference in the community through her work in theater, music, writing and radio.

Discover the beauty behind the oldest classical dance forms from India. Then go on stage with a collaborative theater program where youth express their authentic selves. Community members and artists meet face-to-face at The Bridge Progressive Arts Initiative (PAI) in Charlottesville.

Around the world, governments are limiting freedoms by requiring people to stay home and prohibiting large gatherings. Though many of these actions are necessary, authoritarian regimes are using the pandemic as an excuse to abuse their power.

The practice of quilting goes back thousands of years and is still a popular pastime today. Visit with the Charlottesville Area Quilters Guild to learn more about the many reasons it’s members are crafting quilts. Then learn about Charlottesville Women in Tech, a nonprofit organization that provides opportunities for women of all levels of experience to grow and succeed in the world of technology.

On this edition of This Week In Richmond, host David Bailey welcomes Dr. Danny Avula, M.D., M.P.H., Health District Director, Richmond & Henrico, Dr. David Lanning, M.D., Interim Chief Medical Officer - VCU Medical Center, and Dr. Denise Toney, Ph.D., Director - Division of Consolidated Laboratory Services, to discuss current public health issues and concerns.

Peek behind the curtain of the Actors Renaissance season at the American Shakespeare Center in Staunton, Virginia. Then see Richmond Ballet's Minds in Motion dance class for fourth graders in action, and meet emerging visual artist Veronica Jackson.

On this edition of This Week In Richmond, host David Bailey welcomes Del. Lamont Bagby, (D) 74th House District, Henrico for a look-back on the 2020 General Assembly session.

Christine Iezzi, an independent Virginia wine distributor, talks about the current trends the Virginia wine industry is experiencing. Petite Verdot and Viognier, Virginia's strongest varietals, are paired with Stilton Potatoes Three Ways and Lobster Rolls.

Horton Vineyards won the Virginia Governor's Cup 2019 with their Petite Manseng. Shannon Horton shows the process of making Sparkling wine. Food paired with the wines are Sparkling Wine Waffle Eggs Benedict and Sriracha-Lime Shrimp.