If you haven’t heard of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory yet, you’re missing out on a childhood classic that has stood the test of time. Roald Dahl’s unforgettable story of Willy Wonka and his magical chocolate factory has captivated generations through its book,...
Todd Raviotta's been doing a great job lately of documenting the local performing arts scene--no mean feat, considering what a hotbed of activity it's been over the last year or so--through still images, video, and especially his fascinating photoanimations. This video documents Vaudeville Galore's Showcase Showdown event, which took place on...
Adolph B. Rice was a photographer who owned and operated a commercial studio in Richmond starting in 1949. After his death in 1960, his son Adolph B. Rice Jr. operated the studio until it closed down in 1961. Rice and his son did all sorts of commercial work around Richmond during the mid-20th century, from business and studio portrait...
Mark Jenkins is an American multimedia artist best known for street installations that he creates using packing tape. His humanoid figures in a variety of impossible positions have graced the streets of London, Rome, Barcelona, Seoul, and Washington DC, among many others. Earlier this year, Jenkins participated in the RVA Street Art Festival,...
Kingdom, a local club located in Shockoe Bottom, which opened up last year in the space formerly known as Alley Katz, has been carving out a solid niche for itself in the local scene since its opening date, particularly through the booking of excellent metal and hardcore bands that previously tended not to play here in RVA. Now, in an effort to...
I spotted her on the opposite corner of the street, swathed in turquoise fabric that was billowing in the wind. Compulsively I crossed the street. I was nervous to lock eyes, not sure if my mouth could utter the words necessary to bring to life the necessary connection, but there was an innocence about her that tore down the walls barring my...
No sooner had I finished editing and posting yesterday's review of the gala extravaganza that was Byrlesque At The Byrd than I discovered several as-yet-unread emails containing photos from the event that I had not seen. I considered adding some of these to the review post, but there were just too many good pictures in the batch--I realized that...
Burlesque at the Byrd, you say? This was a landmark event! On that very historical stage in which the Mighty Wurlitzer has prevailed for several years, there would be burlesque. It would only seem logical, no? Miss Deanna Danger of Boom Boom Basics would produce a show of tall order and high expectations. Looking at the extensive pre-show line,...
Upon first meeting Mark Slomski a couple of years ago, my positive first impression of him was a high compliment to his taste in alcohol. I can't help but notice that the varying conversations I've had with Mark since then have almost always included a Maker's on the rocks. But more importantly, he has a timeless sense of humor, and an unfailing...
Seussical The Musical, a theatrical adaptation of multiple characters, books, and aspects from the world of Dr. Suess (Horton the Elephant, Gertrude McFuzz, Mayzie, and more), is in town at Theatre IV. I was able to chat with one of the lead actresses in the musical, Aly Wepplo--whose previous credits include Theatre IV’s The Ugly Duckling and...
