Upon opening, VCU’s new Institute for Contemporary Art opened gave visitors several inspiring and thought-provoking exhibits such as Betty Tompkins’ paintings “WOMEN Words”, and Paul Rucker’s “Storm in the Time of Shelter”, featuring life-sized figures wearing the...
It’s been about two weeks since I saw Avengers: Infinity War. I saw it twice over the course of 48 hours, on the night it premiered and then again on the next night. Over 10 years of storytelling and 19 films have led up to the ultimate big bad of the MCU (Marvel...
When someone mentions “the comedy scene," New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, D.C., or even Seattle, are usually the first to come to mind, but not usually Richmond. Despite this lack of recognition, it is a hotbed of comedy, from stand-up to improv to open mic nights...
Richmond-based photographer Chris Smart clearly has a unique aesthetic. From the surface, it looks dystopian and reminiscent of films such as 28 Days Later, Ghost in the Shell, and anything that Phillip K. Dick ever thought to put his cyberpunk hands on. However,...
The Daily Show’s Trevor Noah is never the one to shy away from anything in his stand-up whether it be daily observations, race, or political commentary on the current administration. This Saturday, Jon Stewart’s rightful heir to The Daily Show throne is bringing the...