There’s a certain kind of magic that comes alive in Richmond when the locals decide to let their weird flag fly. And the Richmond Cone Parade? That’s as Richmond as it gets—a little absurd, a lot creative, and deeply communal. So, what exactly is this Cone Parade...
When I travel on the highway, I allow my imagination to run wild, creating farfetched circumstances of what could be inside of those unassuming tall white box trucks. The kind with no corporate label, the kind being driven by average people wearing regular clothes, on a path to get that important something from one location to another. I have...
Throughout the month of July, Ghostprint Gallery will be showcasing the art of Catherine Brooks. Brooks’ body of work reflects her personal mythology, depicting her views on love, memory and the cycles of life. Painting the female figure nude or “en deshabille” (partly clothed), Brooks typically blends poetic and mythic elements with insects,...
Upon hearing that Bouncing Betties Burlesque was coming back on the scene, I was thrilled and excited to have the burlesque troupe I sponsor shimmying and shaking back on stage. I adore BB for more than the sultry moves they invoke, but I love them because they are the only non-profit troupe in RVA. Founder Miss Skye Sinclaire and her lovely...
Was digging thru old matchbook designs in preparation for a new run of RVA matchbooks to be out all over Richmond. Matchbooks used to be a main resource for a restaurant to get the word out. Check these out and appreciate that the designers behind them have been lost in time. Damn, I love the old school work and wanted to share. Was digging thru...
A combination of many styles from hyper-realistic to graffiti, Ronald Ventura is one of the most acclaimed artists to come out of the Philippines. Both an illustrator and sculptor, the guy is an amazing talent. One of the most highly acclaimed contemporary artists from the Philippines, Ronald Ventura has garnered enormous international attention...
“Maximum Capacity,” the 2011 Maggie Walker Senior Art Show, will be at Art Works Gallery (320 Hull Street Richmond, VA 23224) with the opening on June 10 from 7-9 PM. “Maximum Capacity,” the 2011 Maggie Walker Senior Art Show, will be at Art Works Gallery (320 Hull Street Richmond, VA 23224) with the opening on June 10 from 7-9 PM. This show is...
TOMS Shoes, formed in 2006 by Texas entrepreneur Blake Mycoskie, is a shoe company with a humanitarian mission. For every pair of their shoes purchased, they donate a pair of shoes to a child in need of footwear. Today, though, they moved beyond footwear and into a new way to help those in need through their One For One initiative. NEED Supply...
The Richmond Illustrators Club Fourth Juried Show opens Friday June 3, 2011 at Ghostprint Gallery, from 7-10 pm, as part of the First Friday Artwalk! There will be a preview opening Thursday, June 2 from 6-8 pm. The Richmond Illustrators Club Juried Shows are locally organized events that draw international attention, while reminding Richmond of...
This weekend, the J Fergeson Gallery, which is normally located 60 miles southwest of here in Farmville, will be popping up right here in Richmond! The show is happening at the Metro Space Gallery, and will feature work by Isabelle Abbot, Jordan Buschur, Anna Cox, JJ Eisfelder, Tray Eppes, Christopher Hildebrand, Kyle Houser, Neal Iwan, Ben Keys,...
