Richmond comedian Linda Dee is getting ready to rock Women’s History Month with her brand-new comedy series, "Diverse Divas of Comedy," kicking off on March 21st at Crescent Collective. With a killer lineup of funny ladies, Linda Dee wants you to come along for a...
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Artist Morgan Bassichis Talks About Their Little Ditties
As of September 1, the Institute of Contemporary Art has been hosting More Little Ditties, a video installation by Morgan Bassichis. It remains until January 4, 2024. Christian Detres sat down with the artist to discuss their collection and how it relates to everything from the collective trauma of COVID-19, to the ongoing conflict in...
Behind Every Great Dumbass Are Seven Women Trying to Keep Him Alive!
A corner has been turned this summer; I know you've felt it. Women have taken it on the chin for, well, forever. So much of the national conversation has been focused on the unthinkable regression of women's autonomy over their own bodies, redress and safety from violence, and the horrifyingly misogynist men that occupy positions of power....
Animator Adam Rosenberg Is Full Of Dark Jokes, And Late Night Quesadillas
Let's gather 'round for a sit-down with Richmond, Virginia's own Renaissance man, Adam Rosenberg. He's part-time backflip aficionado, full-time connoisseur of toilet jokes, and midnight quesadilla whisperer. Oh, and in his spare time, he's also a filmmaker, director, editor, and animator. His trophy cabinet is spilling over with awards,...
We Need To Have An Uncomfortable Conversation About Dads
The maestro of snark, DJ Cranky Pete, has come to light as none other than Senior Cranky from the iconic early 00s Richmond Alt Weekly Punchline, who gifted those of us that remember with his grumpy “scram-off-my-lawn” commentaries on city life. Fast forward to now and he’s rocking huge beard and a funny Substack called Five Song Friday, where...
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 Coalition Theater, where she learned the ropes of improv before swapping "Yes,...
‘The Five Stages of Romantic Relationships’ A Production by Adam Rosenberg
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...
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...
Let’s Get Weird! The Berry Fruity Clown World of Fruit Salad
Clowns. The word immediately conjures up white faced weirdos in puffy silks running around at a circus. This of course is just one type of many clowns and is a deeply Americanized and niche version of clowning that just happens to have the most public attention. In reality it is an ancient tradition that has its roots at the earliest parts of...
Evil Dead’s Bruce Campbell Comes to Richmond To Get Groovy!
Grab your best velour smoking jacket and your bougiest chainsaw hand - the king is coming to town, baby. Horror/comedy actor and filmmaker Bruce Campbell is hitting the road and bringing his live trivia game show to various cities, with Richmond being his next stop this Tuesday at The National. "Bruce-O-Rama" is a live trivia game show for the...