History Maker: Candice Streett
The Valentine and the Capital Region Collaborative (CRC) are celebrating this year’s History Makers at Virginia Union University on March 12th. Each day we’re taking a moment to spotlight some of the 2019 honorees. Today we celebrate Candice Streett! Candice is the executive director of Virginia Local Initiatives Support Corporation, an organization focused on providing Richmond residents […]
History Makers: Richmond Triangle Players
A special shoutout to the impressive trailblazers recognized by The Valentine in this year’s History Makers & Community Update. The Valentine and the Capital Region Collaborative (CRC) are celebrating the History Makers at Virginia Union University on March 12th. Each day we’re taking a moment to spotlight some of the 2019 honorees. Today we’re featuring Richmond Triangle […]
History Maker: Janine Bell
The Valentine and the Capital Region Collaborative (CRC) are celebrating this year’s History Makers at Virginia Union University on March 12th. Each day we’re taking a moment to spotlight some of the 2019 honorees. Today we celebrate Janine Bell! Janine is the founder and artistic director of Elegba Folklore Society, an organization which offers immersive engagement in […]
Richmond History Makers: Charleita Richardson
The Valentine has been interpreting Richmond’s 400-year history for over a century. Along the way, the museum has done much more than collect and preserve our region’s story. The Valentine has committed itself to serving as a place of discovery and ongoing dialogue. As the museum works to tell the diverse perspectives of our region, […]
Mean Bird Beer Dinner Supporting Beyond Boundaries
On February 25th, Richmond based businesses, Mean Bird and Väsen Brewing, will host a beer dinner featuring family style fried chicken paired with farmhouse ales, sours, and stouts benefiting Beyond Boundaries. The collaboration is part of an ongoing series of beer dinners at Väsen Brewing, located in Scott’s Addition, designed to support local nonprofits. Mean Bird and Väsen […]
17th Annual Black History Month Lecture
VCU Libraries’ 17th Annual Black History Month Lecture will take place February 20, 2019, from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM, featuring a thought-provoking discussion about how our society treated African-American veterans after their service and how that affected soldiers and their communities. The lecture, held at James Branch Cabell Library, Lecture Hall (Room 303), will […]
Economic Impact Report Shows Lyft Riders Spend Additional $9.1M in Richmond
Ride-hailing company Lyft has released an annual Economic Impact Report that says riders in Richmond spent an additional $9.1M in the local community due to the availability of Lyft. The report indicates that companies like Lyft are increasingly helping create a seamless city living experience by ?making it easier for people to get around and […]
New Exhibition Reimagines Monument Avenue
Opening at the Valentine on February 14, Valentine’s Monumental: Richmond’s Monuments (1607-2018), will examine the role and context of more than 40 monuments in and around Richmond. The new exhibition is the result of a multi-year collaboration with the Storefront for Community Design and the mOb studiO at Virginia Commonwealth University School of the Arts. “In keeping with our […]
Full Disclosure Live presents Chef Brittanny Anderson
Full Disclosure, Roben Farzad’s public radio show about everything from business to pop culture, will host an evening with James Beard award semifinalist and Iron Chef contender Chef Brittanny Anderson on Sunday February 10 at Brenner Pass. Farzad’s show, which airs on NPR One and WCVE 88.9FM, is known for its breadth of topics and insightful conversation with each […]
105-Mile Freedom Ruck Kicks Off in Richmond
Victor Wise, son of a retired First Sergeant and Operation Enduring Freedom veteran, began his sixth “Freedom Ruck,” a physical challenge he hopes will inspire support for our servicemen and women, today at 7:30AM EST at the Virginia War Memorial in downtown Richmond. Wise will continue north along Route 1, finishing at Arlington National Cemetery […]