WARNING: This review contains baseball metaphors. Cadence Theatre’s Pipeline New Works Program is at the plate again, with its last batter, Witchduck, staring at home from third base. It is literally the first swing ever for the new musical, SAFETY!, at Firehouse...
Raise a Bingo Lager! to the electric pulse of our nightlife -- a frenetic dance fueled by the characters that make our scene a hotbed of unadulterated fun. Meet our photographer, Jody Adams, a fellow who's been pounding the pavement after-hours for months, with his camera capturing all the nocturnal magic our town has to offer. There is a simple...
It's not every day a piece of a city's soul is put up for sale and we are a few weeks late on this piece of news. But here we are, at the edge of Hadad’s Lake, looking back at the ripples of history and community connection that this place has fostered over the years. In 1965, Dorian Hadad's father, Ronald Sr., along with the money he earned as a...
In the city, partying isn't the only thing heating up the summer nights. Love and friendship is in the air. Enter Jody Adams, our relentless photographer, who's been out there documenting everything he sees, from the booming horns of NO BS! Brass at The Broadberry's Jam Packed After Party to the captivating glances and fleeting connections...
In the bustling world of reality dating shows, where drama and theatrics often overshadow genuine connections, Hang Up emerges as a breath of fresh air. This chatty and captivating podcast, which stars Richmond bartender Maxine in season 1, has fun with the genre by focusing on authenticity, inclusivity -- and a unique twist of mystery. Maxine, a...
Walking into House of Wands, down in Shockoe Bottom, feels immediately like walking onto the set of Practical Magic: high ceilings, dark wood, and even a large print of Morticia Addams tucked away in the corner. No Sandra Bullock to be found, but we'll let that slide. Opened in July of this year, House of Wands was founded by Fronkie L’Heureux...
A bit of Richmond music news making national headlines this morning. Music fans in Richmond, and we at the mag, have a well-documented love for Lucy Dacus, a homegrown talent. But apparently, she shares no love for former President Barak Obama. Each summer, the former president curates a diverse and eclectic playlist showcasing his musical...
If Pee Wee Herman was roommates with Sherlock Holmes and an LSD-powered robot, Révéler / Orbital Music Park would be their dream home. You may not know the place but you’ve def seen it. It’s the black and gold spot in Carytown with giant skeletons outside. I took three guesses as to what I was looking at from my drivers-side window in typical...
Gloucester County School Locked Down Over Armed Militia Members Last week, four people were arrested after bringing firearms to a school board meeting in Gloucester, Virginia. Those four came from outside the county at the request of a black sheep among the school board members, Darren Post. Darren Post may sound like the pseudonym of a Facebook...
There wasn't much red, white, and blue at Daddy's Grotto on the 4th of July, but there were plenty of cool queer people in bathing suits. The elusive backyard space offered the following to partygoers: a small but mighty above-ground pool, stir-fry meals, quality company, free alcohol on tap, and music from a range of different artists. The party...
