When MJ The Musical hit the Altria Theater on Tuesday night, Richmond showed up. A packed house, fans rocking single sequined gloves—yeah, the energy was Thrilling (pun intended). As an ‘80s kid, walking into that kind of atmosphere was electric....
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An Interview with Artist Jeff Soto
Of all the art world heavy hitters that came through RVA over the last few months, Jeff Soto just might be the heaviest. Initially inspired as a high-school student in the late 80s by pictures of New York subway art, Soto spent the 90s making a name for himself, both in his native California and around the world, with his graffiti and street...
DC Intergalactic SpeakEasy – This weekend!
The Intergalactic SpeakEasy DC is happening on Saturday, August 11th 2012. The Intergalactic SpeakEasy DC is happening on Saturday, August 11th 2012. Party Liberation Front (PLF), from here in Richmond, and Mischief from DC, are once again teaming up for the Intergalactic Speakeasy in DC! DJs, live music, fire performance, burlesque, sideshow,...
Futura Is Coming To RVA!
Legendary street artist Futura will be hitting the streets of Richmond VA this Friday! Futura, who got his start painting on the New York subways back in the 70s when that was still possible, soon built a legally-approved artistic career, beginning with his 80s era gallery showings alongside such artists as Keith Haring and Jean-Michel Basquiat....
ART FEED: Double Exposed by Dan Mountford
These are amazing, reminds me of a book I have on Man Ray and his early experiments with the camera. Glad to see there are still new ideas being discovered using old technology... These are amazing, reminds me of a book I have on Man Ray and his early experiments with the camera. Glad to see there are still new ideas being discovered using old...
First Friday RVA, August 2012: Hot Enough For Ya?
Between the extreme heat and the massive thunderstorms that roll through every few days, it seems like the weather is trying to destroy our fair city by the James this summer. Thankfully, tomorrow is looking from the forecast like it will be a relatively mild day, at least where the norm for Summer 2012 in RVA is concerned. The fact that I'm...
ART FEED: Josh Cochran & The Illustrations
Its been a minute since I have posted but we are baaaaack! Its been a minute since I have posted but we are baaaaack! Being a VCU Illustration grad, I have a soft spot for illustrators and one of my favorites is Josh Cochran. Combining a loose, whimsical style to get across difficult narratives has won him plenty of fans and clients. He isn't...
R.A.I.N.’s Androgynous Fashion Show At Selba Lounge
Here I was, called forth from what would have surely been another night of post-holiday recovery, to this new event in our small city, which had been done only once before tonight. David, my old host from Amuse, greeted Dan Mulrooney and I at the door, and in satirical fashion, reminded us that there IS in fact a dress code. Here I was, called...
Call For Entries: Colors Of Life International Photo Contest
Colors of Life announces the 2012-13 Sixth Edition of the Colors of Life International Photo Contest. This year's competition will be carried in conjunction with the activities of The World Bank at its headquarters in Washington, DC during the 2012 Law, Justice and Development Week Conference, entitled: "Opportunity, Inclusion, and Equity:...
ART FEED: Matt Eich’s Carry Me Ohio
Norfolk, VA-based artist Matt Eich, whose previous project, Sin And Salvation In Baptist Town, was spotlighted in our Spring 2011 issue, will be exhibiting his award-winning project, Carry Me Ohio, at Lorrie Saunders Art Gallery in Norfolk, opening on Saturday July 21. Norfolk, VA-based artist Matt Eich, whose previous project, Sin And Salvation...
