In the heart of Richmond, Virginia, a star shone brightly in the drag queen sky – Dajuan Lamont Gee, known as Millennium C. Snow, a beacon of creativity and resilience. April 17, 1981, marks the birth of a true original whose journey came to a sudden halt on January...
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Queer Theater In the Heart of Richmond
In the vibrant heart of Richmond's ever-evolving Scott's Addition neighborhood, Philip Crosby, the Executive Director of Richmond Triangle Players, has been a trailblazer in the world of theater for over a decade. As the first full-time employee of the company, Crosby navigated the choppy waters of bringing LGBTQ-themed productions to a city...
For The Fem In You Founder Andrea Nicole Has Something To Say & A Lot To Do
So, we caught up with Andrea Nicole, the badass behind For The Fem In You, a non-profit that's all about creating safe spaces for women of color and the LGBTQIA+ community in Richmond, VA. She's also a multi-talented artist, stylist, and event planner. We chatted about her journey as a community activist and what inspired her to start this...
Pursuing the Art of Pure P.O.P. with Lobby Boy
As I write this, my favorite current band from Richmond is somewhere between Virginia and Texas, on their way to SXSW. I was lucky enough to catch Lobby Boy's sold-out show at The Camel late in February, along with Burning Sun, Drook, and Strawberry Moon. Arriving early afforded me an opportunity to chat with the band at the merch table. I'd...
ICA’s ‘Test Pattern’ Series Welcomes the Evocative Holland Andrews
Holland Andrews is a genderfluid vocalist, composer, and performance artist, whose work focuses on the abstraction of operatic and extended-technique voice to build cathartic and dissonant soundscapes. Andrews arranges music for voice, clarinet, and electronics and frequently highlights themes of vulnerability and healing. On Friday, April 7,...
RVA#40: Trapcry Is The Super Sexy, Super Fun Pop Queen
A condensed version of this conversation is in RVA #40, which hits the streets this Friday. Pick up the print version around town for FREE or join our patreon and read the web version right now at patreon.com/RVAMag Justice: The first song I heard of yours was "Deep Inside." I remember hearing it and thinking, "I don't know another artist...
Galfie: Spreading Love, Acceptance, and Queer Pride Through FLAGS
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...
Noah Page, the First Transgender Candidate for Office in Henrico County, Brings Empathy, Original Ideas, and Passion for Hip Hop
Noah Page is the first transgender person to run for an office position in Henrico County, marking a historic moment. However, her candidacy should not be defined solely by her gender identity. Page is an individual with original ideas and a strong desire to aid others. Her unique background affords her a profound comprehension of how the...
‘MAXIMUM BOUNCE TOUR’ Featuring Mr. Jennings & Beat Kitty Brings Big Grooving Bass to The Bike Shop This Friday!
This Friday, The Bike Shop will host the Maximum Bounce Tour featuring Mr. Jennings, Beat Kitty, and a selection of big grooving bass tracks! Mr. Jennings, also known as Conway Jennings, is a Richmond native and the founder of Party Liberation Foundation in RVA. If you've attended First Fridays or the Carnival of 5 Fires at Gallery5, you may...
Virginia Repertory Theatre’s Rick Hammerly and Why We Should All Love Live Theater
It's my pleasure to introduce Rick Hammerly, a versatile and accomplished artist now based here in Richmond, VA. With a Bachelor of Arts in Theatre from The University of Virginia and a master's degree in Film and Video Production, and having completed the coursework for a master's degree in Arts Management (both from American University),...