Big Dipper Innovation Summit isn’t just happening inside Main Street Station this week. The conversations are spilling out into Richmond, with a full slate of after-hours events under the Extended Play banner. From receptions and garden socials to rooftop sets,...
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...
Hello reader! I had a blast catching up with the hilarious Natalie Wall this week. This Virginia native is here to tackle the ever-so-popular topic of sex - you know, the good, the bad, and the awkward. And she's not alone - Natalie's joined by a gang of fellow comedians to tackle this tricky subject on February 16th at the Firehouse Theatre....
Meet Tremaine Etheridge, the founder of PHOND. He would like to inspire and motivate everyone reading this. Back in December 2020, while in a period of depression, he started filming. Soon he met musician Mo Woods through Instagram and the team grew into a trio when they brought on photographer Trevor Saniano in October 2021. They started on the...
Let's back into it and mark your calendars as the Richmond Arts District is set to host February First Fridays this Friday, February 3rd! This celebration of the arts will feature opening exhibits, live performances, community celebrations and more throughout the district's galleries, restaurants and shops. Here are a few of the events that you...
Douglas Powell aka Roscoe Burnems is an accomplished author, spoken-word artist, educator, and Richmond, Virginia’s first poet laureate. He has published multiple collections of poetry, been a two-time southern regional team finalist, National Poetry Slam Champion, and Season 1 Screen Time Slam Champion. He is also a poetry slam coach, TEDx...
Hello readers! This week I had the opportunity to speak with comedian Sean Patton. A New Orleans native, Patton has made a name for himself in the New York City comedy scene through touring and working with fellow comedians in the podcast world. In the past year and a half, he has been constantly on the road, releasing two comedy specials, King...
A visual album is a collection of songs with corresponding music videos that enhance the narrative of each track. Myles (M.Y.L.O.) Brown's album Journey is a visual album that explores the human experience and tells the story of his personal journey to overcome challenges after losing his friend John Lodge Fergusson. The album, set in various...
