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Review | Poirot Delivers in Virginia Rep’s Murder on the Orient Express

by Christian Detres | COMMUNITY, PERFORMING ARTS

Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express is one of the most popular stories in the murder mystery genre, foundational even. As such, it benefits from instant title recognition for motivated consumers, with the side effect that time and familiarity untangle its...

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SOUND CHECK! Cowboy Bebop Live, The Barons, Mikaela Davis, & Cameron Cade

Get ready to fill your week with an eclectic mix of tunes and live performances that promise to stir your soul and get you moving. Whether you're looking to chill out to some nostalgic rock vibes, explore fresh new beats, or dive into the hypnotic world of post-punk,...

Killer Mike to Speak on Free Expression at University of Richmond

Three-time Grammy-winning rapper and activist Michael Santiago Render, better known as Killer Mike, will be a featured panelist in an upcoming discussion on the future of free expression, hosted by the University of Richmond. Co-moderated by UR liberal arts professor...

ICA Reopens This Friday with Powerful New Exhibitions Highlighting Women’s Private Spaces

After a summer-long closure and with a new executive director Jessica Bell Brown at the helm, the Institute for Contemporary Art (ICA) at Virginia Commonwealth University is set to reopen its doors this Friday, September 6th, from 6 to 9 p.m. The reopening marks the...

From within the Canvas | Andras Bality’s Puzzles in ‘Outskirts’

Stepping into the Reynolds Gallery on a warm July afternoon, I was immediately transported into the evocative landscapes of Andras Bality's "Outskirts." A Richmond native and Virginia Commonwealth University alumnus, Bality brings the rugged beauty of Southwest...

Color Theory, A Richmond Queer Art Exhibit at Art Works 🏳️‍🌈

This Friday, August 23rd, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Art Works RVA will host the opening reception for Color Theory: The Richmond Queer Art Experience. Curated by local Chris Schoen, the exhibit features the work of 30 local LGBTQ+ artists, transforming the gallery into a...

REVIEW | Richmond’s Firehouse Theater Delivers a Top-Tier Peter and the Starcatcher

Once upon a time, and at no time in particular, we were all 12 going on 20. Each and every one of us wanted to kiss someone for the very first time. All of us noticed, to our disappointment, that greed and maliciousness exists. We’ve all woken up to a world where the...

Richmond’s Urban Sketchers Find Art in the Everyday

Artists can have greater access to reality; they can see patterns and details and connections that other people, distracted by the blur of life, might miss. Just sharing that truth can be a very powerful thing. — Jay-Z Everybody knows about Richmond’s impressive...

From Big AgencIes To Local: How the Guys Behind Truxton Are Working For The Richmond Art Scene

A few months back, I stumbled upon the work of Truxton, a boutique creative shop right here in town, and it stopped me for a minute. The energy and high-caliber quality of their work felt like a big-city agency's touch brought to our local scene. I reached out. What...

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