UPDATE February 2nd, 2026: Mad Skillz has won a Grammy for Best Spoken Word Album. You can read about that HERE. In honor of that win here is our interview with him back in December. ------------- "A life lived through music, is a life well lived." - Mad Skillz Mad...
It's noon on a Friday. I'm sitting in Blanchard's on Broad Street, sipping a cappuccino and chatting with the founders of Galfie about life, love, queerness, and, of course, their business. Hannah and Jade Sullivan are partners not only in life but also in their flag company, Galfie. They're truly wonderful people. Galfie was conceived during a...
With a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Painting and Printmaking from Virginia Commonwealth University and a Master of Fine Arts in Painting from the San Francisco Art Institute, Naomi McCavitt, the talented artist behind Thicket Design has established herself as an artist to watch in the city. Her work has been showcased in group exhibitions across...
Hello reader! I had the chance to catch up with a local favorite, Nick Deez. I first saw Nick when he hosted for Shane Gillis at Sandman Comedy Club a year or two ago and he immediately stood out. Since then, I've been following his journey closely. His passion for stand-up comedy is evident in his performances and he continues to make strides...
Not everyone knows this but Richmond, Virginia is home to a thriving podcast community and this article seeks to celebrate some of the most notable and interesting podcasters in the area. This is by no means an exhaustive list of all the podcasts produced in Richmond, and the list will continue to evolve as new podcasts emerge. If you are a...
Asa Jackson arrives at the Visual Arts Center of Richmond wearing a casual white t-shirt, an oversized denim trucker jacket with fitted black jeans tucked into white socks pulled high. Green and White New Balance 550 sneakers and a fitted cap complete his look. Jackson is an accomplished artist, curator, and serves as Commissioner of the Virginia...
Kaelyn Mazyck is a fashion stylist and photographer based in Richmond, VA that is looking to link up with the city culture through her work. As Kaelyn puts it, photography is where she really pushes herself to try new things and break out of her comfort zone with each project. In her downtime, you can catch her daydreaming about fashion week or...
Hello reader! I had a chat with Philly comedian LeMaire Lee this week. He's bringing his pals, Dorian Vazquez and Jay Simpson, to Castleburg Brewery for the monthly Game of Jokes show, which is hosted by Mike Engle. Lee is a regular guest on Luis J Gomez's Real Ass Podcast and Matt and Shane's Secret Podcast. He also co-hosts his own podcast...
Relationships in the city can be complicated and if you are young, dating and navigating it all on your own can be a real challenge. So we want to help and are introducing a column called 'Let's Talk' with queer writer Cosmy Pellis, a twenty something living in the city with relatable empathy on love, sex and relationships. If you have a question...
In this interview, Justice Smith talks to Amber Saint Lexington, a drag performer in the Richmond drag scene. Amber shares her journey from practicing makeup on her cousins and using her own portraits as models for her portfolio to becoming a drag performer. She also talks about her inspirations, her signature style, and the drag scene in...
