Laney Sullivan Releases First Solo Album
Laney Sullivan, of the indie-folk band known as Lobo Marino, has launched her first solo album called “infinite christmas.” Recorded in her mother’s basement, the prolific local musician used nothing more than her voice and a loop pedal for her latest, moving body of work. “The project is mostly just me experimenting with my new […]
Steve Bassett Releases Tres Leches
Steve Bassett, coauthor of “Sweet Virginia Breeze,” Virginia’s state song, has released a new album that critics are calling the finest of his music career. The new album, called “Tres Leches,” is a blend of swampy southern rock with New Orleans funk and soul. Think Little Feat, Allen Toussaint, and Allman Brothers. Along with the […]
Southern Grade at the Shed
Northern Grade, a traveling market celebrating American makers since 2010, is hosting its Richmond version of its pop-up series this weekend at the newly renovated Richmond Main Street Station. Appropriately called Southern Grade at The Shed, the local event gives conscious consumers an opportunity to meet and support creative artisans and designers. Since its inception, […]
The Connection Between Monuments and Tourism
The Valentine will launch Controversy/History, an event series that will delve into the connection between monuments and tourism, on Tuesday, December 5 from 6 to 8 p.m. The series will explore the connection between monuments and tourism. Event organizers say the event will include the history of monuments in Richmond, a presentation on the historical […]
Chef Mike Ledesma to Host Experimental Beer Dinner
Mike Ledesma, a popular Richmond chef with a loyal following, is set to host an “Experimental Beer Dinner” in collaboration with Väsen Brewing Company on Thursday, November 30th. Ledesma is best known for serving as the executive chef for Richmond Restaurant Group where he played a pivotal role in The Daily, East Coast Provisions, Pearl […]
Secco to Host 5th Annual Champagne Takeover
Secco, a wine shop in Richmond since 2010, is hosting Quentin Paillard of Champagne Pierre Paillard for its 5th Annual Champagne Takeover on Thursday, December 14th from 6-9pm. Along with with six of the Paillard family wines, Secco is offering pairings of passed hors d’oeuvres by Chef Julie Heins. Bottles will be available for retail purchase […]
Kroger Provides Food and Fuel for FeedMore’s Meals on Wheels
Over the Thanksgiving holiday, Kroger Mid-Atlantic teamed with FeedMore, Central Virginia’s core hunger-relief organization, to cover the cost of meals for approximately 900 seniors and homebound neighbors in the Richmond area. Kroger also made the week extra special for FeedMore’s Meals on Wheels volunteer drivers by handing out fuel gift cards. “We’re very thankful to have […]
Lighthouse Labs Pitch-Off
Lighthouse Labs, one of the 25 top seed accelerators in the United States, hosted a pitch-off last night on Capital One’s West Creek campus. Six high-growth startups shared their ventures to 160+ community members, mentors and advisors. Over the last four years, Lighthouse Labs has worked with 27 companies that have raised over $9.5 M in […]
Martin Agency Partners with Väsen for Collaboration Ale and Fundraiser
Richmond’s largest creative shop, the Martin Agency, has volunteered its talent to support a local nonprofit working to change the lives of youth who live in public housing. Richmond Cycling Corps worked with some of the Martin Agency’s top creatives on an event designed to help fund its efforts to develop underserved communities through cycling. […]
Specialty Tours by the Valentine in November
The Valentine has masterfully told the story of Richmond’s 400-year history for over a century. Located in the heart of RVA, the Valentine has served as a place for residents and tourists to discover the region’s history through exhibitions, special events, research opportunities, school programs and other public programs that encourage ongoing dialogue. Beyond the walls of […]