Imagine pulling into a suburban shopping center to buy a toaster and finding a department store that appeared to be falling apart with corners breaking away, walls peeling open like a giant cardboard box, or facades seemingly collapsing under their own weight. For...
First Friday is upon us once again and maybe, just maybe, the weather won’t be horrible. 1708 Gallery has a lot in store this month and I hope we all get to make there. 1708’s exhibition, The Den of Ingenuity, puts five of Richmond’s most potent and recognizable artists on the gallery scene. The curation reflects a consistent push from the talent...
This Saturday, June 8, you’re in for a quirky twist on your morning jaunt around Richmond. Prepare to encounter some wildly creative, fungus-fueled art installations as the 'Game of Shrooms' returns to sprinkle its spores around the globe—and right here in River City. Launched in 2019, Game of Shrooms is not your typical scavenger hunt. Hundreds...
Dive into the vibrant world of animation at the 2nd Annual Richmond Animation Festival, set to captivate audiences at The Byrd Theater on April 28th. This year's festival promises an eclectic mix of short films, showcasing talents from around the globe, including a special program by Robert Beatty. Festival organizers Jordan Bruner, Zack...
The enchanting world of Studio Ghibli takes center stage once again as Studio Ghibli Fest returns to the historic Byrd Theatre this week. While we may have missed the opening night with one our favorite films ever My Neighbor Totoro (1988), fear not! There's still plenty of magic to be experienced throughout the week....
Sitting down with Doug Orleski aka @rvacoffeestain, a local artist and Instagram celebrity known for his witty and relatable memes and art, offers a unique perspective on our city's everyday scenes and shared experiences. In this laid-back chat, our resident conversationist Christian Detres dives into the world of meme culture and art to figure...
On September 4th, 2022, beloved artist and Richmond local Wes Freed passed away from colorectal cancer. In honor of his memory, members of the community who knew and loved him are trying to establish a memorial fund in his name with the goal of giving scholarships to prospective artists attending VCUarts. Wes Freed's Story Described by Rolling...
Whether you are a fan of the spoopy or the scary, Hocus Pocus or Candyman, it was hard to argue that the general consensus is that the first ever Nightmare Weekend Convention in Richmond was an absolute success. From the same team that brings us GalaxyCon every March to the Greater Richmond Convention Center, Nightmare Weekend brought together...
Horror nerds of Richmond, unite! We finally have our own horror convention coming to town, and just in time for Halloween—courtesy of our old friends at GalaxyCon. GalaxyCon first made its appearance in the Richmond area in March 2019 and has been an increasingly popular hit ever since. With stops under the original GalaxyCon brand in Raleigh,...
After hosting pop-ups in various spaces, Richmond’s freshest new gallery has finally found a permanent space to call home. Mary Fleming and Kevin Sabo are the co-founders of Pamplemousse, an eclectic little gallery located delightfully off the beaten path. My friends and I actually thought we were lost until we finally spotted the intriguing...
