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Finesse Mitchell Is Settin’ Off Sandman Comedy Club

Richmond's brand new Sandman Comedy Club is setting things off right by bringing in former Comic View and Saturday Night Live star Finesse Mitchell for its opening weekend. Gabe Santamaria spoke to Finesse to get the lowdown on what he has in store for us all. Sandman...

Stand Up At Sandman Comedy Club

With their brand new comedy club set to open downtown later this month, Michael and Carrie Sands of Sandman Comedy Club want to take Richmond's comedy scene to a new level. Scrolling through the internet one day, I came across an advertisement for a new comedy club...

Marijuana Possession and Cultivation Could Be Legal By July

Marijuana was originally scheduled to become fully legal in Virginia in 2024, but now Governor Northam has listened to advocates and is now working to move up the timeline, potentially making it legal this summer. Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam amended legislation to...

Virginia Marijuana Card Doctors Now Seeing Patients

With the legalization of medical marijuana across the state of Virginia, qualifying patients can now obtain a recommendation from a qualified physician and access medical marijuana dispensaries.  The medical marijuana laws in Virginia allow doctors to recommend...

“Dopesick” Series To Film In Virginia

Upcoming Hulu limited series Dopesick, based on a book by Virginia author Beth Macy, will be filming in the commonwealth in 2021, making it the latest in a list of notable productions filmed within Virginia's borders. Dopesick, a Hulu limited series, will film in...

Five Election Comedies To Watch While You Wait For Results

We're not going to learn who won anytime soon, so instead of making yourself crazy watching the returns slowly trickle in, why not amuse yourself with some topically appropriate comedies? Trust us, you'll have time. Tonight's the night -- and I definitely mean that in...

Richmond Tattoo Fest: Not Just For Sailors and Bikers

The Richmond Tattoo and Arts Festival of 2018 is the oldest tattoo expo in the United States, and the 26th annual edition is set to kick off this weekend. The convention will celebrate getting kicked off its parents’ health insurance in one of the most tatted-up cities in the country, and will feature a myriad of artists from across the state of...

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Three Days of Tattoos, Art, and Fun at the Richmond Festival 2018

SEPTEMBER 28-30, 2018 Show Times: Friday: 3 PM – 2 AM Saturday: Noon – 2 AM Sunday: Noon – 7 PM Ticket Prices: Friday & Sunday: $20 Saturday: $30 Weekend (3-day): $35 – BEST VALUE! Tickets available at the door all weekend. Evening Entertainment Tickets (Sold after 8 PM): Join us from 8 PM - 2 AM for a variety of performances and acts! Friday...

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Vintage Shop Closes Amid Sexual Assault Allegations

This is a developing story.  Fan-based vintage shop Yesterday’s Heroes closed abruptly this week, following allegations on social media from multiple women that the shop owner, Drew Spruill, sexually assaulted them and others. Initially, a sign on the door informed visitors that the shop, located at South Addison Street, was “closed for...

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The Revival of Streetwear Brand Damaged Kids

Confused. Questioning. Hoping for a brand that didn’t pull through. That’s how hundreds of supporters were left when local streetwear clothing brand, Damaged Kids, disappeared back in 2016.   Fueled by creative mind Oliver Bierman of local pop-punk band Broadside, Damaged Kids gained a large following through its direct link to the Richmond...

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Sci-Fi Ink: Richmond’s Tattoo Artists on Their Best Work

In 2015, Richmond was the third most tattooed city in the country. Over the past few years, over a dozen shops have cropped up along Broad Street and judging from looking around VCU's campus and basically any bar in Richmond, body art is something that will always be a part of the city's culture. With so many well done, beautiful tattoos around...

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“Dragon Inn” An Unparalleled Display of ’60s Wuxia Action

With his flair for visual storytelling, director Wong Hu helped redefine the martial arts genre of 1960s Chinese cinema, weaving together refined storytelling with dynamic action sequences. During the period, in a bid for more creative freedom from the political strife at the time and to fulfill his inner ambitions, Hu moved his production over...

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