Join us for Salon de Résistance on April 30 at Black Iris for an unfiltered conversation about the role of art and culture during times of political upheaval with three of Richmond's leading artists. This is a free event open to the public. Event...
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Photos from the sold out Dale Watson show at Get Tight Lounge
Last week, Get Tight Lounge in Richmond was packed for a sold-out show featuring none other than Dale Watson, the torchbearer of classic honky-tonk. The atmosphere was electric, and the crowd was buzzing as photographer Ben Lahoussine captured an unforgettable evening. For those not in the know, Dale Watson was born on October 7, 1962, in...
‘VASK8R’ | Starting Over at the Local Roller Rink
The rules are simple: don't get in anyone’s way and try to look good while doing it. The warehouse off Williamsburg Blvd mimics many of the same buildings near the Richmond International Airport. But on Wednesday night, when many of the local businesses have locked the doors and shut off the lights, the parking lot of the roller skating rink is...
We Dive into ‘The Den of Ingenuity’ at 1708 Gallery and Get the Lowdown from Silly Genius
First Friday is upon us once again and maybe, just maybe, the weather won’t be horrible. 1708 Gallery has a lot in store this month and I hope we all get to make there. 1708’s exhibition, The Den of Ingenuity, puts five of Richmond’s most potent and recognizable artists on the gallery scene. The curation reflects a consistent push from the talent...
Photos from the Gel, Jivebomb and Spy Show
The show last month was fast and hard. Here are the photos for those that missed it. Photos by @chaos_esper SPY JIVEBOMB GEL
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Photos from The Mitras show last weekend at The Camel
Here is a selection of photos for those that missed it. The Mitras show last weekend at The Camel featuring Soraya Silene of IONNA, captured by photographer Ben Lahoussine. THE MITRAS BY BEN LAHOUSSINE
The Curse of the Floral Button-Up: Why Does Androgyny Mean Dressing Like A Man?
The Curse of the Floral Button-Up: Why Does Androgyny Mean Dressing Like A Man?
RVA 5X5: It Was The Dime Bridge Before It Cost A Nickel
The post last week on the history (and future) of the Mayo Bridge was a big hit; so this week we will look at the Boulevard Bridge (aka the Nickel Bridge) after reading an article in the Times-Dispatch that was followed by a photo collage of old photos from the bridge’s history. The photo array dates back to an article the paper ran in 2020 but...
An Interview with Laine Satterfield & Anna Senechal Johnson of Cadence
Close to a million years ago, I went to Douglas Freeman High School. Laine Satterfield of Cadence and all of its many, many educational and community offerings, was a classmate. This elegant dancer whom I totally didn’t have a massive crush on graduated ahead of me and disappeared into the footlights of New York City stages. I admired her to no...
