UPDATE February 1st, 2026: The monks are in Chester, VA today. You can see that HERE. The Buddhist monks participating in the Walk for Peace, a 2,300 mile walking pilgrimage across the United States, crossed into Virginia on January 28, marking Day 95 of their journey...
Hello reader! I had a blast catching up with the hilarious Natalie Wall this week. This Virginia native is here to tackle the ever-so-popular topic of sex - you know, the good, the bad, and the awkward. And she's not alone - Natalie's joined by a gang of fellow comedians to tackle this tricky subject on February 16th at the Firehouse Theatre....
Meet Tremaine Etheridge, the founder of PHOND. He would like to inspire and motivate everyone reading this. Back in December 2020, while in a period of depression, he started filming. Soon he met musician Mo Woods through Instagram and the team grew into a trio when they brought on photographer Trevor Saniano in October 2021. They started on the...
Let's back into it and mark your calendars as the Richmond Arts District is set to host February First Fridays this Friday, February 3rd! This celebration of the arts will feature opening exhibits, live performances, community celebrations and more throughout the district's galleries, restaurants and shops. Here are a few of the events that you...
Douglas Powell aka Roscoe Burnems is an accomplished author, spoken-word artist, educator, and Richmond, Virginia’s first poet laureate. He has published multiple collections of poetry, been a two-time southern regional team finalist, National Poetry Slam Champion, and Season 1 Screen Time Slam Champion. He is also a poetry slam coach, TEDx...
Hello readers! This week I had the opportunity to speak with comedian Sean Patton. A New Orleans native, Patton has made a name for himself in the New York City comedy scene through touring and working with fellow comedians in the podcast world. In the past year and a half, he has been constantly on the road, releasing two comedy specials, King...
A visual album is a collection of songs with corresponding music videos that enhance the narrative of each track. Myles (M.Y.L.O.) Brown's album Journey is a visual album that explores the human experience and tells the story of his personal journey to overcome challenges after losing his friend John Lodge Fergusson. The album, set in various...
"The Janes" is a powerful and poignant documentary that tells the story of a group of women who stood up for what they believed in during a time when reproductive rights were under threat in the United States. Set in the pre-Roe v Wade era, the film follows a group of women who established an underground network to provide access to safe and...
Welcome to Salon Voss, a luxurious salon run by area director Tamara Lewis. Started in Fredericksburg, Salon Voss has been pampering clients for a whopping 7 years. Now, she's bringing all their hair styling expertise to Richmond with a brand new location in Short Pump and Tamara is excited to make a splash in Richmond. We got a chance to ask her...
Wildcat is a documentary by Melissa Lesh and Trevor Frost, two filmmakers based in Richmond. The film follows the emotional journey of a young British soldier who, after returning from Afghanistan and struggling with depression and PTSD, finds a new purpose in the Amazon rainforest. There, he meets an American scientist and they work together to...
