Every year around this time, Richmond slips a little. It starts small and you catch it out of the corner of your eye. Someone in armor pumping gas. A Jedi standing at the crosswalk on Broad, waiting for the light like everyone else. A guy in full wizard robes standing...
Summer has officially started and the Earth is throwing a massive global heat wave to get the party started. ed. note: Its going to get hot this weekend with peak temperatures hitting 100 this Sunday! Be safe out there. Also, check out the Pete Hume Substack Five Song Friday HERE How hot IS it? I’m glad you asked. It’s so hot… that the...
Picking a spot for happy hour in downtown Richmond can be a pain. But don't worry, we've got you covered. If we've missed your favorite haunt, need to update the information or you want your business included, just reach out. We’ll be adding to this list as we go along. ed. note: A barfly isn’t just a regular at the local dive. Imagine someone...
The James River is (literally) what made and unifies Richmond. The Fall Line and the separation of the tidal from the freshwater and the rockfalls created our River City. And the city has for decades now embraced it and is the one thing that unites the entire Richmond region — it is beloved for its recreational uses, natural habitats, whitewater,...
“If President Biden wants to truly celebrate the spirit of Juneteenth, he needs to take bolder action instead of well-intended half-measures that don’t come close to solving the problem.” Juneteenth is a day of joy when we celebrate the end of slavery in the United States, but for too many Black Americans, the harms of slavery never fully went...
Local musician Cassidy Snider pioneers a showcase of black musicians and performer for the third year in a row to celebrate Juneteenth at the Camel in Richmond, Virginia.
As Juneteenth has gained Federal recognition as an official National Holiday since 2021, it feels like it has morphed into an unspoken second Black History Month. At least, that’s the feeling amongst Black people as I sense the pulse of this month’s energy of expression in RVA. As we take this time to recognize Black bravery, fortitude, and the...
One of my favorite feelings when leaving a theater is to be so confused about whether or not I liked the thing or not that I obsess over it for the next two days. Well, that’s me right now. I think I’ve finally processed my thoughts. First, let’s set the scene and tell you what I’m on about. The Yes! And Theater Company, with Katrinah Carol...
Last week, Get Tight Lounge in Richmond was packed for a sold-out show featuring none other than Dale Watson, the torchbearer of classic honky-tonk. The atmosphere was electric, and the crowd was buzzing as photographer Ben Lahoussine captured an unforgettable evening. For those not in the know, Dale Watson was born on October 7, 1962, in...
The rules are simple: don't get in anyone’s way and try to look good while doing it. The warehouse off Williamsburg Blvd mimics many of the same buildings near the Richmond International Airport. But on Wednesday night, when many of the local businesses have locked the doors and shut off the lights, the parking lot of the roller skating rink is...
