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Richmond’s Southside has an inspiring new landmark Richmond’s Southside has an inspiring new landmark, and today we joined neighbors, students, and community leaders to celebrate its official dedication!

The massive mural at Chippenham Mall Shopping Center on Hull St is the work of local artist Hamilton Glass (@hamglass), who teamed up with students from River City Middle School and Virginia Community Voice’s (@vacommunityvoice) ARCA program to bring it to life.

The recently completed project gave young people an opportunity to work alongside a professional artist, contribute their own creativity, and leave a lasting mark on the community they call home. Today’s celebration included remarks from D.J. Winston and Virginia Community Voice Executive Director Lea Whitehurst-Gibson, along with a special surprise for Hamilton, who received a proclamation from Richmond City Council Member Nicole Jones (@9thdistrictnicole) recognizing his contributions. Virginia State Senator Mike Jones (@thedrmikejones), Delegate Charlie Schmidt (@charlie4va), and Richmond City Council Member Katherine Jordan (@katherinejrva) were also among those in attendance, along with members of the Southside Ducks youth football team, who brought a little extra Southside pride to the occasion.

But the real stars were the young people who helped create the mural. Their work is now part of the neighborhood, a colorful reminder of what can happen when local talent, creativity, and community come together.

Congratulations to Ham, the students, Virginia Community Voice, and everyone who helped make it happen!

📍 6500 Hull Street Road

#southsiderva #richmondart #publicart #rvamurals #richmondva
Last night, we joined Friends of the James River P Last night, we joined Friends of the James River Park (@jamesriverpark) at @studiotwothree for the grand finale of Rooted & Wild, a two-day celebration of one of Richmond’s greatest treasures. The evening brought together local artists, nature lovers, and community supporters for a lively fundraiser featuring original artwork donated by more than 25 local artists, food, drinks, and a silent auction, all to help protect and preserve the park we love.

For more than 50 years, the James River Park System has offered Richmonders miles of trails, wild landscapes, and a place to reconnect with nature, all in the heart of our city. Funds raised help support efforts ranging from trail maintenance and native plant restoration to environmental education and keeping the park safe and accessible for everyone.

A big thank you to Friends of the James River Park, the participating artists, sponsors, volunteers, and everyone who came together to support the park. Here’s to keeping it rooted and wild! 💚

#jamesriverpark #richmondva #rva #friendsofthejamesriverpark
We stopped by @black.iris.social.club for November We stopped by @black.iris.social.club for November’s @rvafirstfridays, where Richmond poet and visual artist Joshua Poteat (@ghost_association) had an impressive collection of mixed-media collages on display.

An award-winning poet with an eye for the unexpected, Poteat brings together vintage photographs, scientific illustrations, fragments of history, and found imagery to create layered works that explore memory, mystery, and the stories hidden in everyday objects.

🎵 Music by Richmond’s own Tristan Daughtry

#RVAFirstFridays #RichmondArt #BlackIrisSocialClub #JoshuaPoteat
One of our favorite Richmond traditions is back th One of our favorite Richmond traditions is back this weekend, and if you love the thrill of stumbling across your next great read, this one’s for you.

The Friends of Richmond Public Library are hosting their semiannual Fall Book Sale at the Main Library downtown, with rows upon rows of used books covering just about everything from fiction and history to art, cooking, rare finds, and more. 

And the prices? We’re talking paperbacks for $1 and hardcovers for $3! Even better, proceeds help support programming at @rvalibrary. 

So whether you’re hunting for something special, building your home library, or just looking for an excuse to spend an afternoon browsing through old books, there’s a good chance you’ll leave with more than you came for.

Here’s when to go:

📍 Richmond Public Library, 101 E. Franklin St.

📅 Friday, November 6 open until 8 PM 
📅 Saturday, November 7 from 10 AM–4 PM
📅 Sunday, November 8 from 1–4 PM

Admission is free. Bring a tote, take your time, and see what you can find.

🎵 “Moment of Quiet” by Rihmond’s own Andy Jenkins and Skyway Man featuring Molly Sarlé.

#books #publiclibrary #RichmondVA #RichmondPublicLibrary #booklover
✨A little holiday magic is returning to Broad, and ✨A little holiday magic is returning to Broad, and this evening it all started with Richmonders giving back! That’s right, our good friends @birdiesva and @303westbroad are getting ready to welcome back The Evergreen, their beloved holiday pop-up, for its fifth season. But before the festivities officially begin on November 13, they brought the community together for something even more meaningful.

Tonight, Birdie’s hosted its second annual Evergreen Reservation Day and food drive benefiting @feedmoreinc, inviting guests to donate food or make a monetary contribution while securing reservations for the upcoming holiday season.

While they haven’t tallied up the results just yet, last year’s event raised over $10,000 and collected more than 1,000 pounds of food. And judging by tonight’s turnout, we have a feeling Richmonders are well on their way to building on last year’s generosity and making an even bigger difference for neighbors across Central Virginia!

#RichmondVA #RVAHolidays #FeedMore #RVACommunity #GivingBack
A little River City nostalgia, all wrapped up for A little River City nostalgia, all wrapped up for the holidays, is now available at @crossroadsartcenter.

That’s right, local artist Doug Orleski, better known as @rvacoffeestain, just dropped this year’s Richmond inspired holiday ornaments starting today! We caught up with Doug as he delivered this year’s jackpot, featuring familiar Richmond hot spots, little pieces of the city’s history, and other illustrations that always have a way of making us smile.

If you’ve followed Doug over the years, you know few people capture this city’s people, places, and everyday shenanigans quite like he does. His work has appeared just about everywhere, and much of his inspiration comes from simply walking around ane appreciating our little city. Along the way, Doug has also become known for his unwavering appreciation of the area’s finest claw machines, his playful tussles with 12 On Your Side meteorologist @instafreiden, and his affection for some of our city’s most curious landmarks, from the Richmond Gun Hole to the Southside’s Dirt Hill and just about everything in between.

The first ornament drop of the season starts today, November 3, at Crossroads Art Center, found at 2016 Staples Mill. Ornaments are $25 a pop, with new designs and returning favorites. While you’re there, check out his Richmond calendar and other pieces available for sale. Doug will also have a limited number of FREE RVA Coffee Stain tote bags for folks to carry home their newfound goodies! And if last year is any indication, those ornaments won’t stick around long!

#rvacoffeestain #richmondva #rvaartist #rvaart

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