Richmond lost more than a business owner this week. On September 2, 2025, Vicky Hester, the longtime owner of Babe’s of Carytown, passed away at age 71. For many, her death marks the end of an era. For nearly five decades, Hester kept the doors of one of the nation’s...
This spring, prepare to be enchanted as the Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden unveils "Incanto: An Oasis of Lyrical Sculpture," a groundbreaking exhibition that showcases the extraordinary collaboration between renowned New York-based sculptor Kate Raudenbush and multidisciplinary artist Sha Michele. The world premiere of Incanto will run from April...
Whether it's Kids in the Hall, Newsradio, A Bug's Life, or one of the many other things he has been in and known for, fans of legendary comedian and comic actor Dave Foley were ecstatic to welcome him to his first visit to Richmond as part of GalaxyCon 2023's largest show to date. Now before we get into that -- here are a few of our favourite...
Begun out of two VCU departments - Art History and Photo & Film - in 1994, and later becoming a nonprofit on its own, the James River Film Society has presented "ECLECTIC CELLULOID FOR THE CINEMATIC SOUL" for 29 years. Since 1999, my personal attendance and intention have been to catch at least one screening each year for inspiration and...
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...
I recently caught up with Christian Detres, part of the original crew of RVA Magazine and a good friend, who helped me understand what the magazine could be and how to get there. From his beginnings in publishing to his current role as a producer in the world of art films, Detres's journey is a testament to the creative spirit that has always...
Friday, April 21st is the 5th anniversary of the Institute for Contemporary Art at Virginia Commonwealth University (ICA at VCU). Designed by Steven Holl Architects, this iconic arts center has evolved into a creative hub for Richmond, Virginia, showcasing cutting-edge exhibitions, performances, films, and special programs that challenge and...
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...
A couple of weeks ago, GalaxyCon Richmond made its annual return to the Greater Richmond Convention Center for a weekend of celebrities, cosplay, panels, and kinship among fellow nerds from every fandom in creation. Judging by the turnout, it's highly likely that you were either there or knew someone who was. According to the convention, 2023...
As a bartender by trade, I have spent numerous hours creating and critiquing drinks with some of the best boozy minds in the nation. I had a regular at The Locker Room, my current post, tell me there was a local home-grown cannabis cup, named February Fire Festival, that needed judges to taste and evaluate the local offerings of Richmond’s sacred...
