Beloved humorist and New York Times bestselling author, David Sedaris, will land feet first on April 17th during a stop at the Altria Theater as part of his “An Evening with David Sedaris” 43-show US tour, featuring all-new readings and recollections. Maybe you have...
Hello readers! In today's edition, we're diving back into the world of Richmond comedy and chatting with Patrick Logan, the host of "Another Round of Comedy" at Another Round Bar and Grill in Richmond, Virginia. Patrick is a rising star in the local comedy scene, and we go in on a bunch of stuff — so, grab a seat and join us as we explore the...
Hello readers! In today's edition, we're talking with the city's latest comedy hero, Nick Deez. Nick is headlining the Richmond Funny Bone on January 21st, and he’s here to spill the tea, the coffee, and maybe get a few laughs with us in this interview. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zC6vjQjdvoU Gabriel Santamaria: Alright, what's up, Nick?...
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...
Local author and comic artist, Kristin Beale has a pretty good sense of humor. While most of us would chalk up a bad or weird date to a night and an overpriced cocktail wasted, and roll our eyes over it with close friends the next morning before it fades into our personal history books of our lives, Beale decided to do one better. Beale decided...
Grace Baptist Church in Richmond’s quiet Windsor Farms neighborhood is proud to hold progressive events. On Saturday, the Church teamed up with Diversity Richmond and hosted Christian Drag Queen performer Flamy Grant styled after 90’s Christian rock star Amy Grant but with a way more flamboyant style. Leading up to the concert, Todd Starnes...
The Virginia Repertory Theatre closes the year with the Matt Conner musical The Silver Belles. This is a contemporary ensemble piece often comparable to TV’s The Golden Girls. The play centers around the passing of Oralene. She was the proverbial glue, and leader, of a group of Southern ladies whose Christmas tradition is staging a performance of...
Ahmed Al-kadri is a comedian, writer and actor with a vibrant career in stand up comedy, and now he's coming to Richmond to showcase his talent in a stacked show at presented by Traverse Comedy at Strangeways Brewing with fellow comedian Randolph Washington Jr., and hosted by DeVon Simmons. In the lead up to this spectacle of awesome comedic...
The only good conspiracy is a fun conspiracy. What if you were a globally famous entertainer with an army of fans from every single country - across all ages, economic strata, gender, and sexual orientation? What if every corner of that fandom wants to connect with you on their own special axis of identity? What if a stand up comedian decided to...
As of September 1, the Institute of Contemporary Art has been hosting More Little Ditties, a video installation by Morgan Bassichis. It remains until January 4, 2024. Christian Detres sat down with the artist to discuss their collection and how it relates to everything from the collective trauma of COVID-19, to the ongoing conflict in Israel...
