Inside Richmond's Moy Yat Kung Fu Academy, where women are learning Wing Chun, confidence, and practical self-defense rooted in centuries of martial arts tradition It took me a long time to write this article because I just kept diving deep into the story of Ng Mui,...
Your Go-To Resource for Downtown Richmond’s Must-Try Midday Meals In the bustling streets of downtown Richmond, Virginia, the lunchtime possibilities are endless. From trendy vegan options to comforting Southern classics, here's a list of 15 places that should be on every Richmond resident's or visitor's dining radar. Photo courtesy of Venture...
We dispatched our hometown photographer, CJ Payne, to the heart of the city to capture a snapshot and engage in some casual conversation. Consider it our local twist on the acclaimed Humans of New York series that we hold in high regard. Our aim is to foster a sense of community and encourage our readers to deepen their connections with...
Amy Faulkner, promoter and producer extraordinaire in Seattle, Washington made her way back to Richmond this fall to put on the Carnival of Cocktails at Main St Station on October 21st. She’s a dear old friend and creator/co-host of our podcast The Dead Men of Whiskey. I’m only on season 2, so you know which ones to avoid. Check it out, it has...
Horror nerds of Richmond, unite! We finally have our own horror convention coming to town, and just in time for Halloween—courtesy of our old friends at GalaxyCon. GalaxyCon first made its appearance in the Richmond area in March 2019 and has been an increasingly popular hit ever since. With stops under the original GalaxyCon brand in Raleigh,...
The Carver neighborhood is getting an injection of sonic psychedelia courtesy of locals Herbie Abernethy and Josh Novicki. Already reigning supreme with Cobra Cabana on Marshall Street and the Van Halen homage that is Hot For Pizza on Leigh Street, they're cooking up something even more transcendent—a "listening bar" at 312 Goshen St, anointed as...
As of September 1, the Institute of Contemporary Art has been hosting More Little Ditties, a video installation by Morgan Bassichis. It remains until January 4, 2024. Christian Detres sat down with the artist to discuss their collection and how it relates to everything from the collective trauma of COVID-19, to the ongoing conflict in Israel...
Morgan Carey, local candlemaker community organizer has been putting together a fundraising event at Starr Bill Brewery. On the second Tuesday of every month Carey has organized Good For Her, a monthly event that screens a film featuring a woman overcoming societal brutality and disadvantages. To learn more about what goes on at Starr Hill, and...
We dispatched our hometown photographer, CJ Payne, to the heart of the city to capture a snapshot and engage in some casual conversation. Consider it our local twist on the acclaimed Humans of New York series that we hold in high regard. Our aim is to foster a sense of community and encourage our readers to deepen their connections with their...
Everyone in the city is aware that the First Friday of every month means the city opens up for a demonstration of arts and culture without any equal in the region. The go to obviously is the collection of galleries on Broad Street in the Arts District near Jackson and Monroe Wards, however there are celebrations all over the city from around the...
