RVA Magazine Videos

Last Friday 02/2010

anthony — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 18:33:14 -0500

Despite the snow Richmond's art scene still had a lot going on in February.

In this episode we paid a visit to DIY gallery 101 S. Addison, talked with Geraldine Duskin of Ghostprint about their current showing of Italian high art group Memphis, caught bands My Son The Doctor and Les La Britanica at the galleries and interviewed painter Chris Sumter at The Visual Art Gallery.

Welcome to RVA - Carytown

anthony — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 22:43:36 -0500

Our journey around Richmond continues as we take a trip back in time to showcase the historic Byrd Theater and talk with general manager Todd Shall-Vess about its historical place in the city. Then we take a stroll through the aisles of locally owned Ellwood Thompsons, our local source for all things organic, and talk with MIles Quillen. We grabbed some coffee too.

Directed by Andrew Volpe
Edited by Bryan Tyree

THE PROCESS Ep. 19: Damion Bond, 'The Muse'

anthony — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 23:02:57 -0500

"The Process" is one of RVA Magazine's premiere video series of short documentaries in which we spotlight Richmond artists and the creative influences, techniques and thoughts that fuel them. The featured artist of the nineteenth episode is local performing artist Damion Bond a.k.a. The Muse. 'The Process' is hosted by Parker. Directed and Edited by Ben K. Muri.

Music that Tears Itself Apart, Jason Webley at Gallery 5

anthony — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 02:38:47 -0500

"Jason Webley is a musician who began as a busker, playing accordion in the streets of Seattle, but has since moved in-doors and on stage, playing venues and festivals all across the world. His music is a combination of folk, gypsy, punk, and sea shanties." - www.en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jason_Webley

The talented Jason Webley played Gallery 5 a few weeks ago and put on a great show. Kevin Orlosky had a chance to ask him about his music and inspirations.

More information
www.jasonwebley.com

RVA TV 'Last Friday' February 2010

ian — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 17:40:44 -0500

Last Friday' brings you interviews, art, music and the events that make up Richmond's First Fridays. This episode is our best yet and features the debut of our new host Anna Wittel.

Check out past episodes here:
Last Friday January from RVA TV on Vimeo.
Last Friday December from RVA TV on Vimeo.

THE PROCESS Ep. 18 - Catherine Brooks

anthony — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 22:25:48 -0500

The Process is one of RVA Magazine's premiere video series of short documentaries in which we spotlight Richmond artists and the creative influences, techniques and thoughts that fuel them. The featured artist of the seventeenth episode is local artist and November RVA cover artist Catherine Brooks. The Process is hosted by Parker. Directed and Edited by Ben K. Muri

RVA TV: Last Friday

anthony — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 13:31:44 -0500

January's First Friday is actually the 2nd Friday of the month, as on the actual First Friday everyone was celebrating National Hangover Day.

This month, we give a tearful farewell to our host, Baylen Forcier, who has left us to film a documentary in Kazakhstan, AKA, Kazakstan, Kazakh: Қазақстан Qazaqstan,قازاقستان, pronounced [qɑzɑqstɑ́n]; Russian: Казахстан [kəzɐxˈstan] (wiki, for those of you who live under a rock and haven't seen Borat). We love you, Baylen, wish you the best, hope you have a blast, and remember that you told Ian you'd try and bring him back an AK-47 or at the very least a some kind of communist gun.

RVA TV's recap includes:
Winter Food from Gallery 5
Deborah Turbeville's show at Ghostprint ("unseen versailles")
ThinkSmall5 (a collective show of small works) at Art6 (interview with Alan Entin)
CannonBall Press at MetroSpace
Todd S. Hale at Studio/Gallery 6

Last Friday - December from RVA TV on Vimeo.

Music by The Diamond Center

THE PROCESS Ep. 17 - Mike Moses

anthony — Sun, 13 Dec 2009 23:48:34 -0500

"The Process" is one of RVA Magazine's premiere video series of short documentaries in which we spotlight Richmond artists and the creative influences, techniques and thoughts that fuel them. The featured artist of the seventeenth episode is local tattoo artist Mike Moses.

'The Process' is hosted by Parker.
Directed and Edited by Ben K. Muri

RVA Hoop Lovers @ Lewis Ginter

Headlee — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 03:10:40 -0500

RVA TV had the chance to come out for the GardenFest Illumination at Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens. The RVA Hoop Lovers led off the festivities with a performance, and the illumination will continue at Lewis Ginter until January 11th. Be sure to check it out!

Includes interviews with Stacy "Firefly" Guard of RVA Hoop Lovers (and some of the younger, talented members of the RVA hooper community), as well as Jonah Holland of Lewis Ginter.

Hosted by Luna Duran, shot and edited by Jon Headlee and Mark Hernandez.

Last Friday - November 2009

Headlee — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 02:10:12 -0500

In this edition of Last Friday, RVA TV swings by the ADA Gallery to talk with Matthew Fisher, Gallery 1708 to listen to the sound wall installed by John Henry Blatter, and Gallery 5 to check out the Zine Fest and talk with Nate Waggoner, creator of the zine, Missed Connections.

Interview with Prabir

Headlee — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 13:05:25 -0500

Prabir Mehta, of PRABIR AND THE SUBSTITUTES has a new band that he is trying to get the word out on.

They recently shot a music video with Director Ben K. Muri of Glass Eye Productions and RVA TV. Snippets of the video are shown in the video here.

They have already played their first two gigs, and have a third coming up at SIX BURNER on Main st.

The show is Friday November 27th, 2009. The show starts at 10pm.

Welcome to RVA - The Fan (pt 3)

Headlee — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:41:54 -0500

RVA TV's final stop through The Fan takes us to the Visual Arts Center of Richmond, where you can find a class on just about any kind of art, and become an artist at your own pace and skill level.

Welcome to RVA - The Fan (part 2, Strawberry St. Cafe)

Headlee — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:42:03 -0500

RVA TV's second stop through The Fan takes us to the tasty treats of Strawberry St. Cafe.

Welcome to RVA - The Fan (Part 1, Bunnyhop)

Headlee — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 18:28:17 -0500

The first stop on RVA TV's journey through the Fan for our monthly series, Welcome to RVA, just so happens to be arguably Richmond's best and most popular bike shop, Bunnyhop. Stay tuned for parts 2 and 3.

THE PROCESS Ep. 16 - SunTek Chung

Headlee — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 18:20:23 -0500

"The Process" is one of RVA Magazine's premiere video series of short documentaries in which we spotlight Richmond artists and the creative influences, techniques and thoughts that fuel them. The featured artist of the sixteenth episode is local artist with national recognition, SunTek Chung.

'The Process' is hosted by Parker.

Directed and Edited by Ben k. Muri

Dark Queen Boudoir

Headlee — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 23:13:08 -0500

On this Totally Insane of Tuesdays (Ukranian Flus aside), RVA TV brings you another Sugar Shack presentation: The Dark Queen Boudoir, featuring interviews with Deanna Danger and Boo Boo Darlin'. From this year's Carnival of 5 Fires at Gallery 5

"Plan B" pilot: (C5F)

Headlee — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 13:58:22 -0500

Welcome to Plan B: follow Blake Midgette around to all the spots you wouldn't normally see him in, and watch the hilarity ensue. Plan B is a concept show from RVA TV that feeds off of Blake's self-deprecating humor; even the editor, Jon Headlee, gets involved and shares a memory he'd already forgotten (RVA's Ghost Cruise was amazing!)

What is Carnival of 5 Fires? Carnival of 5 Fires is Gallery 5's yearly massive party featuring great artists, musicians, fire spinners, burlesque dancers, and more. RVA TV's Tarun Sinhat, Tommy Bell, and Stone Ferrell filmed both Friday (the Dark Queen's Boudoir burlesque show, which will be the Totally Insane Tuesday next week) and Saturday (C5F), capturing many of the festivities, along with interviews with many of the participants, including a Cannabis Corpse inspired Bud Babe, firespinner Matt Sticky, artist Mike Moses of Salvation Tattoo, and the No BS Brass Band (who played both the antiquity of Mozart's "In the Hall of the Mountain King", and more modern classics like John William's "Imperial March" from Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back) with drunken appearances by Raver Jesus and a Juggalo/Juggaho couple.

The question is, do you want to see more? Let us know what you think. We're working on making this a monthly show, but we want your opinion. Oh, and does anyone know who the guy at the very end is? We love the promotion by others, but have no clue who he is.

Protomen @ Plaza Bowl

Headlee — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 14:22:04 -0500

RVA TV had a chance to invade the Plaza Bowl and fight the good fight with Protomen. In this video, you'll learn all about their fighting styles, Commander's love for all, K.I.L.L.R.O.Y.'s strange obsession with our host, Blake, and Blake's little secret.

Be sure to check out the latest issue of RVA Magazine which has a more serious interview with The Protomen.

Last Friday - October

baylen — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 21:45:49 -0400

Baylen Forcier interviews artists whose work was featured on the First Friday art walk.

2009 Richmond Zombie Walk

Headlee — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 15:45:31 -0400

RVA TV was at the scene of a historic flash mob in Carytown this weekend, the 2009 Richmond Zombie Walk. Over 400 people took the sidewalks of Carytown in a slow, grumbling mob of zombie goodness. There were numerous cameos made, including two Where's Waldo's, a Jesus, Billy Mays, Pope John Paul II, Jesus, the Virgin Mary, and Lady Gaga.

The video was shot, directed, and edited by Andrew Volpe and Brian Tyree, with the assistance of Tarun Sinha and Mark Hernandez. Hosts, Gabrielle Marie Cauchon (Karen Berman) and Lauren English (Francine Cooper) make for wonderful zombie treats in this video, though no actual brains were eaten in the making of this film. Produced by Jon Headlee and R. Anthony Harris.