Alliance for Building Better Medicine Honors Essential Medicines Shortage Awareness Day
Alliance for Building Better Medicine—a growing coalition of multi-jurisdictional public and private sector stakeholders in the Richmond-Petersburg region—today honored the 4th National Essential Medicine Shortage Awareness Day (NEMSAD), a national observance day occurring each year on September 8, by reaffirming the alliance’s commitment to creating a reliable supply of safe, high-quality, and affordable medicines for […]
Artspace Richmond to Host “Artists at the Atelier” Exhibit, Showcasing Works by Virginia Artists Inspired by Paris Residency
Artspace, one of Richmond’s most beloved contemporary art galleries, is set to present a new exhibition titled “Artists at the Atelier,” featuring works by artists who have participated in the Virginia Atelier residency at the Cité internationale des arts in Paris, France. The exhibition will run from August 23 through September 21, 2024, offering art […]
Dear Richmond: Have You Found It?
Have you found our Dear Richmond mailbox yet? Keep an eye out when walking the trails of the James River Park System for an opportunity to find this special place, and make sure to leave a message in the community journal found inside the mailbox. In 2020, in the midst of COVID-19, Richmond Grid teamed […]
Community Arts Open House Celebrating 15th Anniversary of Dominion Energy Center
Richmond Performing Arts Alliance (RPAA) is celebrating the 15th Anniversary of Dominion Energy Center for the Performing Arts with a Community Arts Open House taking place on September 8th at 1:00 pm. RPAA opened the doors of Dominion Energy Center 15 years ago to serve as the hub for an array of local performing arts […]
Alliance for Building Better Medicine Celebrates the Opening of B Certified Pharma Manufacturing Facility
Members of the Alliance for Building Better Medicine, comprising a coalition of public and private sector stakeholders from Richmond-Petersburg, celebrated the opening of a new Metric Ton-Scale cGMP (current Good Manufacturing Practices) facility by Phlow Corporation in Petersburg, VA. Phlow is the first pharmaceutical manufacturer in America to earn B Corporation™ (B Corp™) certification. The […]
Back to the Lab, BLCK Street Conference Returns
BLCK Street Conference, an annual event known for empowering aspiring and current entrepreneurs, will return to Richmond on August 4-5, 2024 with the goal of inspiring participants to learn, grow and operate their business alongside other Black business owners. The conference is hosted by the JWC Foundation (Jackson Ward Collective) as part of its mission […]
Getting Lost Together: Q&A with the Founders of Lost Office Collaborative
We recently found our way to Lost Office Collaborative, Richmond’s newest space designed to help others create better – and get lost together. Lost Office is a full-service, deep-work space for teams and we wanted to find out what truly makes it tick. To do that, we sat down with Lost Office founders and partners, […]
Race in Richmond: Bringing the Intersection of Race and Identity to Light
Race in Richmond: Bringing the Intersection of Race and Identity to Light Through a captivating blend of photography, storytelling, and interactive exhibits, Race in Richmond delves into the complex intersection of race and identity through a thought-provoking art experience. Race in Richmond is co-curated by founder of The Well Collective, Ashley Williams, Saira Rao of […]
Richmond Folk Festival Spotlight: A Pillar in Richmond Music, Tim Timberlake
Richmond Folk Festival Spotlight: A Pillar in Richmond Music, Tim Timberlake We recently caught up with Richmond music scene legend, Tim Timberlake, before heading into the 2023 Richmond Folk Festival. Timberlake is a veteran emcee and stage manager for a long list of Americana events and he’s on the programming committee for the Richmond Folk […]
Richmond Folk Festival Spotlight: Susan Greenbaum
Richmond Folk Festival Spotlight: Susan Greenbaum encourages us to “hear everything” at the Fest this year! Susan Greenbaum, a Richmond based singer-songwriter for over two decades, says that it all began after she committed the first sin of being a musician: she quit her day job. After working as a corporate executive for Fortune 500 […]