Join us for Salon de Résistance on April 30 at Black Iris for an unfiltered conversation about the role of art and culture during times of political upheaval with three of Richmond's leading artists. This is a free event open to the public. Event...
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Let’s Get Weird! The Berry Fruity Clown World of Fruit Salad
Clowns. The word immediately conjures up white faced weirdos in puffy silks running around at a circus. This of course is just one type of many clowns and is a deeply Americanized and niche version of clowning that just happens to have the most public attention. In reality it is an ancient tradition that has its roots at the earliest parts of...
First Responses: a collection of one act plays at Firehouse Theatre
If you're a fan of suspending disbelief and frequently find yourself entering a dimly lit, curtained room to escape reality in your leisure time, you're probably familiar with Firehouse Theatre. For Richmonders who may not know, Firehouse Theatre is a local playhouse dedicated to showcasing local and premiering shows on its intimate, black...
We Got Into It With Photographer Jonathan Mehring
It was fun chatting with Jonathan Mehring, an award-winning photographer and director who has built a stellar reputation in the world of skateboarding. With a unique blend of adventure travel, specialising in action sports, and lifestyle photography, Mehring has explored over 30 countries, capturing skateboarders in awe-inspiring settings such as...
Richmond’s Broad Street Arts District is in Good Hands
“We opened about a week ago,” said the woman seated behind the wooden desk in the back of the store. The store’s contemporary interiors contrast the historic exterior of the building that’s located along the section of Broad Street called the Arts District. The dark, moody interior space of Et.y.mol.o.gy instantly sucks you in; an eclectic mix of...
RVA #40 ‘Sink Or Swim’ Spring 2023
Dive into RVA 40, the latest edition of RVA Magazine, a treasure trove of Richmond, VA's most scintillating and raw cultural artifacts. From the lyrical musings of hip hop poet Mckinley Dixon to the edgy, streetwise lens of pro skate photographer Jonathan Mehring, this issue pulses with the city's heartbeat. Capture the vibrancy of Kimberly...
ICA’s ‘Test Pattern’ Series Welcomes the Evocative Holland Andrews
Holland Andrews is a genderfluid vocalist, composer, and performance artist, whose work focuses on the abstraction of operatic and extended-technique voice to build cathartic and dissonant soundscapes. Andrews arranges music for voice, clarinet, and electronics and frequently highlights themes of vulnerability and healing. On Friday, April 7,...
Galfie: Spreading Love, Acceptance, and Queer Pride Through FLAGS
It's noon on a Friday. I'm sitting in Blanchard's on Broad Street, sipping a cappuccino and chatting with the founders of Galfie about life, love, queerness, and, of course, their business. Hannah and Jade Sullivan are partners not only in life but also in their flag company, Galfie. They're truly wonderful people. Galfie was conceived during a...
Nature Is Both Beautiful & Brutal: A Conversation With Naomi McCavitt of Thicket Design
With a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Painting and Printmaking from Virginia Commonwealth University and a Master of Fine Arts in Painting from the San Francisco Art Institute, Naomi McCavitt, the talented artist behind Thicket Design has established herself as an artist to watch in the city. Her work has been showcased in group exhibitions across...
Listen Up! The 2023 Richmond Podcaster List
Not everyone knows this but Richmond, Virginia is home to a thriving podcast community and this article seeks to celebrate some of the most notable and interesting podcasters in the area. This is by no means an exhaustive list of all the podcasts produced in Richmond, and the list will continue to evolve as new podcasts emerge. If you are a...
