Before the beer taps and condos, before the buzzwords about ‘revitalization,’ Scott’s Addition’s future passed through the hands of a single man: Justin Glynn French. A convicted felon whose empire collapsed in scandal, he set the stage, even if unintentionally, for...
"That was just one of the best weekends I've ever had in my life." I'm sitting on the steps of Main Street Station with Elijah "X-Glide" Fulgham, a 22-year-old up-and-comer in the East Coast street dance scene. He's telling me about his experience at the Red Bull "Dance Your Style" event on April 21, an invitation-only qualifier for the national...
In a city teeming with musical talent, it's only right that the festival scene should reflect this incredible diversity. This year, the DayDream Fest 2023 at Main Line Brewery on May 28th - 29th takes center stage once again, promising an intoxicating blend of genres and a DIY, grassroots spirit that sets it apart from its contemporaries. The...
This week's episode of the TVJerry podcast takes listeners on an illuminating journey through the life and times of Richmond's iconic repertory cinema, The Biograph Theatre. The star of the show is none other than Terry Rea, the first manager of the Biograph, who steered the theatre for 12 years during its run from 1972 to 1987, bringing an...
There was once a place called Richmond. It was kinda filthy, pretty dangerous, sparsely policed, and rife with indulgence. The music was loud, fast, and screamed at the top of nicotine-rattled lungs. It died when the punk clubs died. It died when the sex workers on Allen and Grace were shoo-ed away. It died when the Lee-X theater became a legend...
Now, ladies and gents, you've got to harken back to understand the pugilistic history of Virginia. It's a tale spun with the grit of steel-jawed fighters and the golden age of boxing at the University of Virginia in the 1930s. It's not just a story; it's a saga, a chronicle of sweat, leather, and the sweet science of bruising. Once upon a time,...
Over the weekend, we received a call from a friend in the local collectible card game scene about a sighting of Christine Weston Chandler, more popularly known in the virtual world as Chris-Chan at another Richmond card shop. This event sparked an intense online debate and elicited numerous confirmations from customers. We responded with, 'Who is...
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 Coalition Theater, where she learned the ropes of improv before swapping "Yes, and..."...
Every romantic relationship has its own unique progression, yet there are five common stages that couples typically experience on their path to love. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1NSIh5PMIRw&t=2s The following team contributed to this project: Director & Animator: Adam Rosenberg (@mr.adam.rosenberg)Director of Photography: Parker...
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! Its bluster spent after we're all caught up on the plot, the camera pans down...
