#PULSETHEBROAD Aims to Support Broad Street Businesses
Three social media personalities in the Richmond area are coming together to support local businesses impacted by GRTC Pulse construction project on Broad street. Sarah Choi, organizer of Instagrammers of RVA; Faith Wilkerson, of Unlocking RVA; and Samantha Kanipe, of The Richmond Experience are encouraging Richmonders to participate in #PULSETHEBROAD, a Broad street crawl and […]
How’s that made?
This is the first in a series of articles by Johannah Willsey exploring makers in the Richmond region. Five years ago, a group of maker friends began gathering each month at one of our studios for an evening of fun and fellowship. We invited more friends and colleagues, cleaned up the shop, and shared a […]
Keep Virginia Beautiful
Are you ready to Shiver on February 24? There’s still time to sign up for the Community Cleanup, the 5K, the James River Jump … or all 3 at the 4th Annual Shiver in the River benefiting Keep Virginia Beautiful. This year’s event promises live music, beverages, good food, heated tents (very important), and fun […]
River City Roll
This is what building Richmond’s best bowling experience looks like. Rob Long, a former investment banker, gave us a tour of River City Roll, a boutique bowling alley currently under construction in Scott’s Addition neighborhood. This impressive, 25,000-square-foot venue will soon boast 20 lanes, an a la carte restaurant (with wood-fired pizza), full-service bar, a […]
New Creative Agency Launches in Richmond
Love Affair, a creative content house specializing in brand strategy and film production, has officially launched in RVA. Over the past 18 months, the agency has quietly assembled an impressive client base that includes The Virginia Historical Society, Ledbury, Green Top Sporting Goods, Boy Scouts of America, and the Greater Richmond Chamber of Commerce. “At […]
Adventure is for Everyone
Heading down to the James River is a ritual for many Richmond residents. They use their eyes to follow the outlines of birds as they make irregular patterns across sky. They use their legs to navigate around rocks as they trek to find the perfect rock. They use their ears to listen to the rush […]
Controversy/History – Coordinated Transportation
From electric streetcars to the interstate highway system to the GRTC Pulse, Richmonders have long debated the role of transportation. Join the next Controversy/History event on Tuesday, February 6 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Valentine to delve into the historical and modern debates surrounding this important issue. The event will begin with a presentation on […]
Chameleon IPA Sneak Peek
The Center of the Universe Brewing Company, based in Ashland, offered a media preview of the Chameleon IPA today. The new release, which will be available March 9th, will change every six weeks offering IPA fans a different flavor profile in each new release of the Chameleon lineup. The Chameleon beer can will also change […]
Gather Short Pump Opens for Business
Gather is on a mission to transform how start-ups, freelancers, and entrepreneurs get work done. Today, the growing coworking business announced that is has opened a location in Short Pump. Gather also operates coworking options in downtown Richmond and Scott’s Addition. Gather’s memberships are designed to meet the needs of a variety of business professionals — from […]
VCU Libraries 16th Annual Black History Month Lecture
Acclaimed historian and author Ibram X. Kendi will discusses his book, Stamped from the Beginning: The Definitive History of Racist Ideas in America, on February 15, 2018 from 7:00 PM to 9:00 at the James Branch Cabell Library Lecture Hall. Kendi, an award-winning historian and New York Times-bestselling author, is professor of history and international relations and the […]