THURSDAY: Slip Into The Underground – Uncover RVA’s Arts And Fashion

by | Jan 23, 2012 | POLITICS

This Thursday night, we at RVA Magazine are teaming up with Cha Cha’s Cantina and The Lucky Buddha to shine a spotlight on all the undiscovered talents working in the art and fashion here in RVA.

This Thursday night, we at RVA Magazine are teaming up with Cha Cha’s Cantina and The Lucky Buddha to shine a spotlight on all the undiscovered talents working in the art and fashion here in RVA. The festivities kick off with an art show at Cha Cha’s (1419 E. Cary St.), beginning at 7 PM, and featuring the following artists: Sean Sweeney, Ariana J. Safari, Jacob Noonan, Marcus Hyde, Christus Murphy, Eliza Childress, Kelly Alder, Lindsey Crone, and Mel Heath.


Christus Murphy


Jacob Noonan

Then at 9 PM, head next door to the Lucky Buddha (1421 E. Cary St.) for a fashion show featuring work by designers Skalion Clothing, Rumors Boutique, Ali Ferguson, Kristina Welch, Quinton Franklyn, Rosemary Ann St. Jacques, and Jennifer Gray. Models will include Kailey Horton, Nikki Poteet, Becky Metz, and Katie Tally.

Models: Archangel Maria Zito, Ariana J. Safari, Allison Pickens, Allison Pickens, Remy Cuba, Kelsey Pape. With hair and makeup by Britney Heit and Alysa Stillwell.


Eliza Childress


Lindsey Crone

Overall, we’ve got three hours of fun, fashion, and art on tap for you, so don’t miss out! Join us for champagne, PBR, and plenty of outstanding talent from right here in our great city.

WHAT: Slip Into The Underground!
WHERE: Cha Cha’s Cantina (1419 E. Cary St.) and The Lucky Buddha (1421 E. Cary St.)
WHEN: Thursday, January 26, 7 PM

While this event is free to attend, the organizers are asking for an optional donation of $3 at the door, which will go to benefit Richmond Unite. Lucky Buddha/Cha Cha’s will match the amounts donated with an equivalent donation of thier own.

Marilyn Drew Necci

Marilyn Drew Necci

Former GayRVA editor-in-chief, RVA Magazine editor for print and web. Anxiety expert, proud trans woman, happily married.




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