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Catharsis Through Comedy: An Interview with Comedian Francesca Lyn

Hello reader! This week, I had the privilege of trading words with local humor maestro, Francesca Lyn. She's a staple on the Richmond laughter circuit, gracing stages at open mics and showcases all over town. Lynn's comedy journey began at the Richmond Comedy...

The Force is Strong with the Richmond Symphony

Royal fanfare and martial drums over a 20th Century Fox logo… A classic fairy tale opening line in silence, and then, BAM! - STAR WARS! The text recedes quickly and is replaced by scrolling prose setting up the epic adventure ahead. Brassy horns, violins, the drums!...

Scenes From First Fridays May 2023

Our talented photographer Jody Adams @artbyothers__ managed to capture some splendid moments from a bustling Friday night at First Fridays in Richmond, VA, along with a few snaps from the weekend performance of Devoids at Get Tight Lounge. From people admiring the...

Weed story 1

Marijuana legalization- Marijuana legalization- “Welcome to California,” said the dispensary owner as he beckoned towards seemingly endless rows of green filled jars. I couldn’t believe my eyes. The year was 2008, and my best friend from high school had arranged for me to get a real look into her “life in Los Angeles.” As a Virginia native, this...

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Weed in VA

“Welcome to California,” said the dispensary owner as he beckoned towards seemingly endless rows of green filled jars. I couldn’t believe my eyes. “Welcome to California,” said the dispensary owner as he beckoned towards seemingly endless rows of green filled jars. I couldn’t believe my eyes. The year was 2008, and my best friend from high school...

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Hardywood’s Gingerbread Man is both Amazing and Terrifying

Hardywood's Gingerbread Stout is officially on sale and we couldn't be more excited (trust me) - but it seems the only people more excited are the folks at Hardywood. Hardywood's Gingerbread Stout is officially on sale and we couldn't be more excited (trust me) - but it seems the only people more excited are the folks at Hardywood. And they've...

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Shockoe Stadium Debate Rules City Council Meeting

The ever-polarizing issue of the possibility of a new baseball stadium in Shockoe Bottom was on The ever-polarizing issue of the possibility of a new baseball stadium in Shockoe Bottom was on full display at last night’s City Council meeting. Two ordinances, each of which acquires land back to the City of Richmond immediately near The Diamond on...

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Church Hill’s Sub Rosa Bakery Set to Reopen Jan. 18

The much-loved Sub Rosa Bakery in Richmond's Church Hill neighborhood is set to reopen after a fire put them out of The much-loved Sub Rosa Bakery in Richmond's Church Hill neighborhood is set to reopen after a fire put them out of business early last year. Known for their sweets and home-made organic baked goods, Sub Rosa was a shining star in...

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speedy ortiz interview

Speedy Ortiz Interview By Chris Suarez Speedy Ortiz Interview By Chris Suarez Sure, Speedy Ortiz could easily be written off as just another band everyone listens to just because Pitchfork says they’re cool. If you actually do listen to them however, you’ll understand why they receive all the hype they get. Their music harkens back to what indie...

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FRIDAY: Air Sex Championships At Strange Matter!

Here's an event which promises to be every bit as fun as it is bizarre. We all know what air guitar is, so the idea of what air sex is should be pretty easy to grasp. But who would ever think to turn it into a public exhibition, much less a worldwide competition? Here's an event which promises to be every bit as fun as it is bizarre. We all know...

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TONIGHT: Proverbial w/ The Kings of Belmont at On The Rox

Proverbial has been regularly packing out venues around the city for years now and tonight marks the first opportunity this seven-piece funk/rock band will have to do the same for Richmond’s newest Proverbial has been regularly packing out venues around the city for years now and tonight marks the first opportunity this seven-piece funk/rock band...

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