In October 2023, nearly seven years after the deadly Unite the Right white supremacist rally, the statue of Confederate General Robert E. Lee in Charlottesville, Virginia, was melted down. Since then, two more major Confederate monuments have been removed: the...
I first learned about therehere.org when a friend of mine linked to it on facebook. I’d never heard of the site, but anything relating to the history of Richmond immediately catches my eye, so I needed no further reason to check it out. What I found was a fascinating look at the neglected buildings of downtown Richmond, in particular a section of...
The full moon will occur technically just before midnight on May 5th, so unless you are out late on Saturday night, which is definitely a possibility, it will be experienced fully on Sunday May 6th. This full moon will be in Scorpio, which is best described as intense. Scorpio energy contains a quiet exterior, with strong, fast moving emotional...
Richmond's own, industry-beloved, all around good dude Gilbert Crockett has made history as the first professional skateboarder to come out of our city, joining the pro ranks for the Alien Workshop Sect. For those of you who don't follow skateboarding, this is a big deal. To celebrate this historical event, Venue Skateboards will be hosting a...
I’ve never been a dedicated collector of things. I’m more a creature of passionate embraces, experience--a seeker of the Perfect Thing, perhaps. I don’t own or even know the discography of my favorite bands, but I damn sure love them just as deeply as do their obsessive accumulators of paraphernalia. Being a devout Alcoholist (an obscure branch...
I’ve known Kim Sikorsky (perhaps better known as Khalima) for a number of years mainly by association throughout Richmond’s performance art community. A formidable businessperson, fierce organizer, and a sweet soul, she has performed and collaborated with some of Richmond’s finest artists, musicians, and dancers. Her eye for detailed costuming,...
You might say that Ellwood Thompson's, the long-running, locally owned independent grocery store that's been emphasizing local and organic foods for over two decades now, has an intrinsic connection to the mission of Earth Day. Created in the early 70s to increase awareness and appreciation of the Earth's natural environment, this holiday's goals...
In a relatively short period of time, Mike Way has entertained crowds all over the country with his unique style of observations, and true stories. In a relatively short period of time, Mike Way has entertained crowds all over the country with his unique style of observations, and true stories. From performing the legendary Gotham Comedy Club in...
Yes, that's right, what you've all been waiting for--the latest print issue of our fine publication! It actually hit the streets in limited quantities just in time for the G40 event at First Friday, but if you didn't pick it up there, it should be popping up at all of the finest local independent businesses around RVA today! Yes, that's right,...
Last week, the Virginia Senate entertained a floor amendment that would require either insurers or the state to pay for the pre-abortion ultrasounds mandated by recently passed legislation. The estimated biennium cost submitted with this amendment totaled $3 million, which, in an overall state budget of $85 billion, barely registers as a drop in...
