Bill Draper is arguably Richmond's leading outdoor photographer. His renowned photos of landscapes and wildlife in the James River Park System have garnered widespread admiration. He's celebrated citywide for his exceptional ability to capture Richmond's beauty and...
I was strolling down Broad Street on what was an unseasonably beautiful day in March, and as I rounded the corner at Arthur Ashe Boulevard I was greeted by the familiar yet striking architecture of The Hofheimer Building. I was making my way there that day to meet with Carter Snipes, co-owner of the building since 2015, and Natalie McNamara,...
The enchanting world of Studio Ghibli takes center stage once again as Studio Ghibli Fest returns to the historic Byrd Theatre this week. While we may have missed the opening night with one our favorite films ever My Neighbor Totoro (1988), fear not! There's still plenty of magic to be experienced throughout the week....
Finally, we have our first look at what the new Diamond District stadium will look like. Recently acquired through a Freedom of Information Act request by Richmond BizSense, the preliminary designs, which are subject to change, offer a glimpse into the envisioned 10,000-seat Diamond District ballpark, which will serve as the centerpiece of...
I caught Richmond Shakespeare’s, Jase Sullivan-directed, Into the Woods, mid-run at the Cramer Center for the Arts deep in the West End last night. After a long week doing much less enjoyable things, a nice, light musical in a beautiful theater sounded just right. I clearly had forgotten much of what I thought I remembered from catching the...
Over the course of his decades-long career, he’s been known by many names: Captain James Tiberius Kirk, Sergeant TJ Hooker, Commander Buck Murdock, and even Stan Fields if you can be so bold as to tell us why April 25th is, in fact, the perfect date (Answer: it’s not too hot, not too cold, and all you need is a light jacket). On March 22nd,...
There are American legends and then there are American Gods. Louis Armstrong and Miles Davis appear in the latter category. Their personas could not be more different, their styles, their paths, their acceptance in their time, and the secrets that have bled out into the light after they’ve gone. This upcoming month, all month, the VA Repertory...
In this laid-back interview, I caught up with Richmond party scene vets Hip Hop Henry and Billy Crystal Fingers about their weekly Wednesday night event, Acid's Groove at Get Tight Lounge. They discuss the origins of the name, their love for acid jazz and rare grooves, and for making the party happen whenever they team up. ed. note:...
To start off, we already knew this was happening The plans have been out there for years, but a recent article from the VCU student paper, The Commonwealth Times, highlighted by Axios yesterday, has brought it back into the conversation this week. Virginia Commonwealth University plans to make West Grace Street into a "campus main street,"...
For those who dare to embrace the darker side of love, writer Lauren Vincelli unveils an array of gothic date spots across the city in time for Valentine's Day. From eerie matinees at Dracula ballets to sultry nights filled with sugar baby shopping sprees and clandestine graveyard rendezvous, enjoy your goth date the Richmond way. Daywalker:...
