When RVA Magazine approached me about becoming their regular theatre critic, I was tickled at the idea. I hadn't been too involved in the local scene, but I had been very critical - of everything, always. I was curious as to the state of quality. Regional...
Artists from Richmond and beyond are preparing for September’s First Fridays on and around Broad Street with multiple exhibitions to be presented in Downtown’s Arts District. Richmond galleries, musical acts and theater performances are lined up to kick off this month in style. Artists from Richmond and beyond are preparing for September’s First...
In his first solo exhibition at Gallery5, Richmond muralist Mickael Broth will kick off RVA First Fridays with his show “Signal Flare” in a collection of abstract art inspired by illumination and fire. In his first solo exhibition at Gallery5, Richmond muralist Mickael Broth will kick off RVA First Fridays with his show “Signal Flare” in a...
Sound of Music Studios presents Thread of Truth—a joint art opening featuring the work of sculptor, Jim Maris, and writer Dave Coogan. Sound of Music Studios presents Thread of Truth—a joint art opening featuring the work of sculptor, Jim Maris, and writer Dave Coogan. Developed separately, their projects will interact in the event space from...
No matter how well you know your neighborhood or your city, even if you can retrace the streets by heart, even if you’ve navigated the alleys a thousand times, on the one thousand first time you can still see it like you never have before. No matter how well you know your neighborhood or your city, even if you can retrace the streets by heart,...
For the first time in Richmond, the Mystical Arts of Tibet group are publicly making a five-day sand mandala at the Virginia Holocaust Museum through the weekend. For the first time in Richmond, the Mystical Arts of Tibet group are publicly making a five-day sand mandala at the Virginia Holocaust Museum through the weekend. The Mystical Arts of...
Richmond's fashion scene is certainly as diverse and vast as its people, music, and art, and streetwear in particular has become increasingly popular over the years. Richmond's fashion scene is certainly as diverse and vast as its people, music, and art, and streetwear in particular has become increasingly popular over the years. Local stores...
The infamous Salvador Dali has graced Richmond with yet another short visit. The infamous Salvador Dali has graced Richmond with yet another short visit. This article was featured in RVAMag #25: Summer 2016. You can read all of issue #25 here or pick it up at local shops around RVA right now. It wouldn't be the first time, with a stay in in...
The days of pushing your way through droves of people, that lingering food court stench permeating your noise, and meeting up with your friends to shop Mallrats style are over. The days of pushing your way through droves of people, that lingering food court stench permeating your noise, and meeting up with your friends to shop Mallrats style are...
VCU's impact on the downtown Richmond area is undeniable. VCU's impact on the downtown Richmond area is undeniable. While some argue for better and others for worse, the landscape has made room for enlightened and open hearted students and recent grads to open new avenues with their artwork. While seeing all this happen right before his eyes, and...
