When Richmond producer Craig Martin talks about The Good Road, he does not start with ratings or distribution. He starts with a pitch he heard on a flight more than a decade ago. “The first words out of his mouth,” Craig said of his business partner and co-host Earl...
As reported by BizSense this morning, the purchase of Mayo Island by the City of Richmond represents a pivotal moment in the city's development, particularly in terms of enhancing its green spaces and historical preservation. Valued at nearly $15 million, this deal brings a strategically located 15-acre island into the public domain, specifically...
Hope you had a great holiday and the New Year is off to a great start! This week’s news has been dominated by one major topic and it’s so important we are breaking it down in a free-to-all-readers, five-part story sadly worthy of a tragic opera. More from Jon Baliles and his 5x5 Substack HERESTORY #1 — Act I: PrologueStarting about 25 years ago,...
A few hours before midnight, about two dozen protesters held a noise demonstration outside of the Richmond City Justice Center where the city’s jail is located. This annual event in Richmond happens every December 31st, going back a few years. The focus of the event is for the demonstrators to provide the people held inside the jail the...
As we coast into the NYE weekend, let’s ask a question. Flashback to 2007: our magazine ignited Carytown with back to back DIY New Year’s parties that became a part of the city history. It was super fun. This celebration continued for a few more years, even as we passed the torch to new planners, but never with the same homegrown vibe of the...
It becomes truly difficult to do anything during this week of limbo; this odd liminal space between years where so many have time to spare and a beautiful apathy takes hold over the minds of the populous. In this period of relaxation and stagnation, one can become a bit stir crazy and the desire to find something to do and get out of the house...
8:00PMUndisclosed location near Black Rock Mountain59FPlaylist: Fathoms on Spotify The following is from Penrose Projex by Mike Avery. Check it out HERE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5AGHk-0UPiA Sundown was in full effect through the natural corridor of Rockfish Valley. While higher ground enjoyed a few glimmers of dying light, the...
“Once upon a time a little colored girl was born inside a goddess. With a heart made of dreams and a mind made of love, she took her long skinny legs and came into this world, Earth. Oh Lord, yes she did!” This is part of the introduction to the HBO Max documentary, Donyale Luna: Supermodel. It is part of a diary entry of hers, and is one...
Sitting down with Doug Orleski aka @rvacoffeestain, a local artist and Instagram celebrity known for his witty and relatable memes and art, offers a unique perspective on our city's everyday scenes and shared experiences. In this laid-back chat, our resident conversationist Christian Detres dives into the world of meme culture and art to figure...
Local author and comic artist, Kristin Beale has a pretty good sense of humor. While most of us would chalk up a bad or weird date to a night and an overpriced cocktail wasted, and roll our eyes over it with close friends the next morning before it fades into our personal history books of our lives, Beale decided to do one better. Beale decided...
