Did you know that at one point Pepsi was the 6th largest navel power in the world, or that there is supposedly a box of dicks in the Vatican Museum? These were just some of the surprising history stories I heard at the first meeting of the RVA Tipsy History Club,...
We are working with the ingenious brewmasters at Bingo! Beer Co. and sending our team of photographers is set to roam the buzzing streets of the city, weekend after weekend, immersing ourselves in the vibrant vein of nightlife that surges past the bewitching hour of 10 pm. This week, our crew of CJ Payne, Jody Adams, and Mike Avey plunged into...
Oh no! The RTD has caught wind of what is really happening in the city, now everyone knows what's up. City Hall been caught with their pants down, but let’s be real, it's not the fault of our city's green entrepreneurs. It’s the head-scratcher of a legal framework, or rather lack thereof, that’s brought us to this bonanza in Richmond. So what did...
Burns are a cradle of creativity, acting as a metaphor for life's experiences. Life starts and ends sooner than you'd prefer. You'll find both old friends and strangers here. Life is born, life evolves, and then it's time to pack and return to the so-called 'default world.' Creating art at a Burn is an enormous task. It involves planning, making,...
As you walk the bustling, historic streets of Richmond, Virginia, you'd hardly guess that just around the corner, a powerful rumble awaits. Not a typical rattle of machines or tremors, but a wave of energy, talent, and positivity that sweeps over Gillies Creek Park each year. Welcome to the Rumble in Richmond, a stirring extravaganza that...
In light of a recent CBS6 report, more questions have been raised about the employment of John Sydnor, former Executive Director of the Enrichmond Foundation, in his new role as Fundraising and Communications Program Officer at LISC Virginia. This development comes despite the unresolved controversy surrounding his involvement in the collapse of...
This spring, prepare to be enchanted as the Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden unveils "Incanto: An Oasis of Lyrical Sculpture," a groundbreaking exhibition that showcases the extraordinary collaboration between renowned New York-based sculptor Kate Raudenbush and multidisciplinary artist Sha Michele. The world premiere of Incanto will run from April...
As a bartender by trade, I have spent numerous hours creating and critiquing drinks with some of the best boozy minds in the nation. I had a regular at The Locker Room, my current post, tell me there was a local home-grown cannabis cup, named February Fire Festival, that needed judges to taste and evaluate the local offerings of Richmond’s sacred...
Driving down Laburnum Avenue on Saturday to Richmond International Raceway for the postponed start to the weekend’s NASCAR Toyota Owner’s 400 was like driving through an obstacle course blindfolded. Regular routes were closed off with cones or flashing RPD cruisers blocking intersections. You have no idea where you’re going or what you’re doing....
It was fun chatting with Jonathan Mehring, an award-winning photographer and director who has built a stellar reputation in the world of skateboarding. With a unique blend of adventure travel, specialising in action sports, and lifestyle photography, Mehring has explored over 30 countries, capturing skateboarders in awe-inspiring settings such as...
