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...
May 80s Nights never die! Return to the decade of decadence at the Science Museum Thursday August 1st and dance your Jordache off. The event gives you unfettered access to all of the museum's exhibits, including its very popular BODY WORLDS: The Anatomy of Happiness installation. Have some adult beverages, pop your collars, and rock out to...
This question and answer session with Robert Beatty was conducted after the presentation of his experimental animation showcase at the Byrd Theater during the 2nd Richmond Animation Festival on Sunday night back in April. Filmmaker Dash Shaw moderated the event while fielding questions from the audience, which are also included in this...
Mark your calendars (or draw it on your leg?), but come October 18th, you should be in for Richmond at the Midlothian Doubletree Hotel for the 36th annual Richmond Tattoo and Arts Convention. Richmond had been ground zero for the explosion of interest in tattoo artistry, by sheer volume of tatted-up local residents and the glut of incredible...
This past Friday, the Camel hosted a sold-out Deau Eyes show with supporting sets from Shera Shi and Catie Lausten, featuring a collaboration song composed by the 3 songstresses. Deau Eyes has cemented herself as one of the most anticipated acts in the city, consistently playing tight, languid, and emotional sets wherever she pops up. She's...
DIIV delivered an electrifying performance at The National in Richmond. If you missed it, check out these photos by Bert Shepherd @birdbartbert. For those unfamiliar, DIIV, a Brooklyn-based rock band, was formed in 2011 by Zachary Cole Smith. Initially called Dive, they released their debut album "Oshin" in 2012. After the success of "Oshin,"...
Hello reader! Today we chat with the fabulous Kade Wonders, who’s about to dazzle Richmond with "The Gayest Show On Earth" on July 18th at Hardywood Craft Brewery. From navigating the jitters of open mics to hosting big names at the Funny Bone, Kade spills the tea on their comedy journey, the art of bombing gracefully, and the thrill of blending...
We are entering a brand new world in America. Post-Prohibition for weed, mushrooms, and so many other herbal medicinals, has opened a lot of doors for entrepreneurs. Beyond the 80,000 vape stores that opened on my block in the last two years, Richmond has integrated a number of new possibilities for retailers and consumers alike, from the...
The energy from The Garage open house, held a few weeks ago. Nestled on the edge of Scott's Addition, this community hub thrives as a creative space for performance and production. Captured moments by Mike Avey showcase the dynamic atmosphere and artistic spirit.
Rally against the ever-heating world you are extended into. Fresh out of the musical delivery room, shoegaze rockers DIIV have presented their new album Frog in Boiling Water to the world. The group will be baptizing it at the National on July 17th in Richmond. I was lucky enough to sit down with them and hear about all that went into the new...
