The Greater Richmond Convention Center has undoubtedly experienced more prosperous times. The recent walkout by Virginia Commonwealth University graduates highlighted a series of declining events in Richmond, marked by police confrontations during protests and the...
Hey ya’ll. Richmond has a music scene. Did you know? Now you know. And it’s pretty wonderful. It seems like everyone is in a band nowadays, hunting for house shows and couches to crash on. If you’re not a musician in any capacity, you might feel a little left out. But that’s okay! Everyone has something different to bring to the table. But that’s...
All work and no play makes Richmond a dull city. From now until September 4, you can cut loose with Nerf balls, Hungry Hungry Hippos, and the pong at the Virginia Historical Society’s exhibit, “Toys of the ‘50s, ‘60s and ‘70s,” all while learning a thing or two about some of America’s most iconic eras along the way. “Toys” is a touring exhibit...
Amazon, the nation's largest, rapidly growing online retailer, has been delivering products within hours here in RVA for a few months now, but they've added beer and it works as expected. According to a statement from Amazon, the company now offers "hundreds of alcohol-related products" as part of their Amazon Prime Now one or two hour delivery...
What’s up, grass spectators? I missed you! It’s been two weeks since a grass update and I’m sure you’re all on the edge of your seats. “Oh god, no grass update? How will I LIVE?” I am sure you asked, fist in the air, cursing god. Fear not, because I’m back and ready to bring some underwater gardening into your life. Our grasses are growing faster...
What’s up, welcome to your weekly bay grass update, it’s your host, the Grass Queen AKA Grass Warrior AKA Ka$h Money AKA lowly intern. Let’s get right to it. Some of these grass blades are ONE FOOT LONG! We made it! We really #did that. We’ve finally gotten the right mix of nurture and nature. With the water heater right in front of the water...
If you’re looking to defend reproductive justice in style, come by Rag and Bones Bicycle Co-Op’s Comm Room this Saturday April 8 from 10-4 for a craft fair featuring local vendors and a chance to support the Richmond Reproductive Freedom Project. A percentage of all sales will benefit the grassroots group which helps fund abortions for women in...
Hey y’all! It’s almost April, which means it’s almost May, which means it’s almost time to say goodbye to my children. Soon we’ll be drunk and sweating profusely trying to navigate the rocks at Belle Isle and trying to tune out “Amber” by 311 someone inevitably will be playing out of their broken Android. How it’s possible that the sound carries...
Riverfront Canal Cruises will return this weekend giving history lovers and Richmonders another season of historical tours along the river. Now in its 18th season, the popular Venture Richmond attraction features 40-minute narrated tours of the James River and Kanawha Canal designed by George Washington, in flat-bottomed boats. Those aboard will...
So it seems my persistent nagging may have worked (for the first time in my life and maybe the first time in human history) as we've seen encouraging growth in our little office green house. How many times have you told your roommate to clean the bathroom? How many times did you just end up doing it? Yeah, exactly. So this is a win for me. If you...
