“Man, I can't imagine an alternate reality in which I'm not a completely obsessed cat person. When I was very young, a stray kitten was yelling at me from across the street near my mom's workplace. I remember getting out of the station wagon to embrace the kee keez,...
The folks in NEON District (Norfolk's downtown arts district) are looking to expand their public art and they've asked us to help get the word out. The folks in NEON District (Norfolk's downtown arts district) are looking to expand their public art and they've asked us to help get the word out. Check out the details for how to submit work below,...
While it's been nearly two years since a burlesque performance graced the stage at the Firehouse Theatre, it's only been a little over two months since Blacklist Burlesque wowed this whole city with The Lovers, The Dreamers, and Me: a Burlesque Tribute to Jim Henson. However, with tickets for that original performance selling out several days in...
Come May, 2015, Richmonders will get a rare look at the art of former Beatle John Lennon when it comes through town at the Chasen Galleries. Come May, 2015, Richmonders will get a rare look at the art of former Beatle John Lennon when it comes through town at the Chasen Galleries. "In many ways, John Lennon was truly a renaissance man whose...
“I do not know of anything that has given me greater pleasure than such an appreciation of simple flowers in their vase breathing the air.” – Odilon Redon, 1901 “I do not know of anything that has given me greater pleasure than such an appreciation of simple flowers in their vase breathing the air.” – Odilon Redon, 1901 Fifteen years ago, members...
Blacklist Burlesque has been making waves in RVA lately. Their burlesque tributes to such popular movies and television shows as Game Of Thrones, The Princess Bride, and most recently the many classic works of Jim Henson have been drawing huge crowds to Richmond CenterStage to enjoy the wild new takes on these Hollywood legends that Blacklist...
"Soul.eil is a boutique for eclectic souls, featuring bold accents, hand- selected vintage, and contemporary pieces from standout, independent designers and artis "Soul.eil is a boutique for eclectic souls, featuring bold accents, hand- selected vintage, and contemporary pieces from standout, independent designers and artists” said Hana Attia,...
Shockoe Denim has been producing high quality denim jeans since 2012. But this fall, the designers are expanding their line and changing their name to fit their new wider range of styles. Shockoe Denim has been producing high quality denim jeans since 2012. But this fall, the designers are expanding their line and changing their name to fit their...
Okay so admit it, when you think of art that winds up on a bathroom wall, you think of something like this: Okay so admit it, when you think of art that winds up on a bathroom wall, you think of something like this: A photo posted by Ben Weiner (@benweinerrva) on Mar 4, 2015 at 8:13am PST Either bold statements about the smells and sights of the...
This summer will be the 31st season of Friday Cheers, a Richmond tradition that brings together a variety of bands to RVA's Brown's Island every Friday night for two months. This summer will be the 31st season of Friday Cheers, a Richmond tradition that brings together a variety of bands to RVA's Brown's Island every Friday night for two months....
