Two separate “No Kings” demonstrations took place across downtown Richmond on Saturday, March 28, drawing crowds to both Kanawha Plaza and Monroe Park as part of a coordinated nationwide day of action. The first gathering began earlier in the day at Kanawha Plaza,...
The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts (VMFA) has unveiled two major photography exhibitions, showcasing its dedication to this ever-evolving art form. The first exhibition, The Long Arc: Photography and the American South since 1845, marks the first major Southern photography show in over 25 years, while the second, American Born, Hungary:...
This past weekend marked Charlie Glenn’s birthday, and while that might not ring a bell to everyone, it’s a name that anyone tapped into Richmond’s indie rock scene knows well. In my humble opinion, Glenn has been the best rock guitarist in our local scene for years. To mark the occasion, he released his first solo album, Get Reflected, with a...
The Canal Club, long known for hosting some of the city’s heaviest shows, hosted Obituary a few nights ago. The death metal titans shook the walls of the club in a blistering set that photographer Vincent Candela captured in a brilliant set of images. For those that don't know, Obituary is one of the pioneering bands in death metal, hailing from...
This past weekend, the 36th Annual 2nd Street Festival once again took over Jackson Ward, and if you weren’t there, you missed one of Richmond’s most enduring cultural throwdowns. October 5-6 saw thousands descend on this historic neighborhood, basking in flawless weather and celebrating the legacy of what was once called “the Harlem of the...
Photographer Vincent Candela captured the energy of Vended's headlining nu metal show at The Canal Club on Friday night. With fierce support from Wristmeetrazor, Lie, and Half Past Dead, the venue was charged and ready for what would become a blistering performance. For the uninitiated, Vended hails from Des Moines, Iowa, and was founded in 2018...
After its successful launch last year, the Iron Blossom Festival returned this year to The Bon Secours Training Center in Richmond, VA, bringing together an impressive lineup of musical talent while being blessed with fantastic end of summer weather. Thousands packed the festival and spilled out into the streets to catch headliners CAAMP, Mt....
We usually stick to our Richmond roots, but Hopscotch Music Festival in Raleigh, North Carolina, has earned its place in our coverage. For over a decade, Hopscotch has been a magnet for Richmond bands, a cultural exchange that throws Virginia's finest into the mix of one of the most adventurous festivals around. This three-day marathon, sprawling...
Richmond has always been a hub for heavy music, and this past weekend, Dark Days, Bright Nights made its debut, casting a spotlight on the shadowed corners of our city's music scene. If you’re into metal, punk, hardcore, or anything in between, this festival had something for you. For those who couldn't make it, photographer CJ Payne was there to...
Virginia Pride Fest 2024 is happening this Saturday, and we had the chance to do something special for the cover of the Official Pride Guide, which we've proudly designed in-house at Major Major for Diversity Richmond over the past decade. Photo by Alex Burrus, designed by R. Anthony Harris Photo by Alex Burrus We’d like to give a huge thanks to...
