Twining unseen within the loamy soil of Richmond’s Shockoe Bottom are the stories of the enslaved who unwillingly traversed this low-lying land that once distinguished itself by the sheer volume of Black bodies it saw sold into slavery. Here, across 10 acres that...
When I got the word that there would be burlesque at the VMFA, I smiled and said, “Well, that should stir some things up!” What a way to gentrify an audience and bring to light that which is burlesque culture here in Richmond. I immediately started thinking about what they would be doing to create the evening. Producer Deepa de Jour put together...
It's time for yet another Open Stage Night at Cafe Diem, presented by RVA Magazine and Radio Rubber Room. We are now into our sixth week and it is quickly becoming the premier open mic night in the Richmond music scene. Last week we opened up the show with a full list of names like: Luke & The Junk, No Dice, The Rich Moore Band, and Jason from...
This is not an objective article designed to explain the motivations and goals of a movement. This is not a manifesto intent on enumerating the causes and ethos of popular sentiment. This is a personal expression. A contemplation of an evolving social climate. A revelation of support. A pondering of potential futures. An editorial, if you will....
Amy Black, owner of Trademark Tattoo in Carytown and winner of Style Weekly's 2011 Reader's Poll Award for Best Tattoo Artist In Richmond, has founded the Pink Ink Fund. This fund helps provide financial assistance to breast cancer survivors hoping to restore self-esteem by having reconstructive tattooed nipple re-pigmentation. Now Pink Ink Fund...
Local zinesters hit the Balliceaux dance floor Thursday night to fundraise for the fifth annual Richmond Zine Fest (RVAZF), which is scheduled for Oct. 8 at the Gay Community Center of Richmond. Co-organizers said not only did they reach their funding goal of $1,500 – they surpassed it. The leftovers will contribute to next year’s RVAZF. For...
There’s something about getting all dolled up for a night on the town and going to see a beautiful burlesque show. Although the Richmond Triangle Players Theater can be a bit hidden, it’s a gem and really gives you the feeling as though it’s some secret club you’ve been given the keys to. I honestly love this venue because it is a true theater...
After spending some time speaking with the owners of a few of Richmond’s most iconic small businesses to learn how technology has affected their operations over the years, I decided to turn my focus to a few of Richmond’s newer small business owners to see how technology plays a part in their enterprises. I sat down with Jennifer Mantura, one of...
In Virginia, there are ways of addressing mistreatment based on race, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or religion, but the risks of confronting employers are high. “A bad economy is an employer's market,” explained Sa'ad El-Amin, President of the Employment Advocacy Center, based in Richmond. When an employee files a...
Last Saturday, Dane Ferguson joined us last minute on Radio Rubber Room. He brought his guitar and some really cool songs he wrote inspired by life in Richmond. Though Dane had no idea what he was getting himself into he was a good sport and rolled with the punches for two straight hours. At the end of the show, he even ate one of the old rancid...
