Meet Me @ The Altar Talk Independence, Growth, and ‘Worried Sick’ in Richmond

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When was the first time you saw a Black woman fronting a rock, punk, or any type of alternative band? For the vast majority of people, that concept in itself is an anomaly - but for the true punk-heads, names like Skin, Poly Styrene, Stephanie Phillips, Tamar-kali, or...

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Artist Huey Lightbody is Something New in Petersburg, VA

During our recent visit to the Petersburg Area Art League, we had the pleasure of meeting Huey Gastón Lightbody, an artist based in Petersburg. Lightbody aptly labels his works as Brutalism, evident at first glance with their untamed brushstrokes and contorted,...

A Night At Strange Matter… I Mean Fuzzy Cactus

Here’s the scoop from the doorman at the Fuzzy Cactus last Friday — the opening local act, Gull, is not one to be missed, and the doorman, who is also a furniture designer/maker and a VCU grad named TJ Krivankec, was surprised that so many had missed it. The turnout...

The Richmond Music Trail Is Hitting The Right Notes

Listen up! HearRVA and Shockoe Records have harmonized their efforts to unveil The Richmond Music Trail, a beginner's guide into the rich tapestry of Richmond's music scene. With a sonic landscape as diverse and pulsating as ours, embarking on a voyage through the...

Richmond Revels in the Psychedelic Resurgence of Claypool’s Fearless Flying Frog Brigade

The glistening banks of the James River came alive as Richmond, VA welcomed the Fearless Flying Frog Brigade with open arms and eager ears. On Browns Island, a scene unfolded that felt like the coalescence of rock legends and neo-psychedelia. Les Claypool’s Fearless...

Emily Herr And Her Massive Mural With A Message

Emily Herr, an acclaimed muralist based in Richmond, has demonstrated a profound appreciation for her subjects and the spaces they inhabit, whether in public murals or private commissions. Herr’s characteristic illustrative style has a sense for narrative and reflects...

Multiple Wounded in Active Shooter Incident at Huguenot High School Graduation at Altria Theater

As per WRIC, a shooting incident occurred in the vicinity of the Altria Theater during the graduation ceremony of Huguenot High School, leading to several individuals being wounded. Jonathan Young, a Richmond School Board member, has informed 8News of an active...

The School for Lies: How David Ives Breathes New Life Into Moliere’s Classic

You have to smile at the continuity of human experience when a 350+ year old play can so describe our world and our unfruitful selfishness within it. The Misanthrope, a comedy of errors by Moliere, is updated here by contemporary playwright David Ives and renamed The...

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