Richmond Folk Festival Spotlight: Dave Parrish, Beloved RVA Photographer
Richmond Folk Festival Spotlight: Dave Parrish, Beloved RVA Photographer Talking to Dave Parrish, a popular Richmond based photographer who has documented the Richmond Folk Festival for over a decade, feels like opening a treasure trove of festival stories and experiences. Even better, he’s captured it all in his stunning photography over the years. We had […]
Richmond Folk Festival Spotlight: Paulo Franco and Los Alacranes de R.V.A.
Richmond Folk Festival Spotlight – Paulo Franco: Attorney by Day, Musician by Night, and Leader of Los Alacranes de R.V.A. Paulo Franco, a Richmond-based singer-songwriter, and Los Alacranes de R.V.A., will perform on the Family Stage presented by JAMinc at the Richmond Folk Festival on Saturday, October 14 from 12:00 – 12:45 PM. Paulo, who […]
Richmond Folk Festival Spotlight: Mary and The Classroom Instrument Band
We sat down with Mary Anderson, also known as My Music Mary and the founder of My Music Starts Here, to explore her journey and how she arrived at this point in her career. Anderson, along with the Classroom Instrument Band, will perform at 1:45 pm on Saturday, October 14, at the Richmond Folk Festival […]
Richmond Folk Festival Spotlight: Eric Stanley Wants You to Stay Inspired
Richmond Folk Festival Spotlight – Eric Stanley Eric Stanley, a multi-talented professional violin player and composer, is performing on Sunday, October 15, 2023, at the Richmond Folk Festival. Stanley will perform at 1:45 pm on the Family Stage presented by JAMinc, a nonprofit that is run by a group of dedicated volunteers devoted to the […]
New on the Scene // SCEEN: A Financial Support Community for Local Live Music
New on the Scene // SCEEN: A Financial Support Community for Local Live Music Richmond musicians have needed something like SCEEN to show up for them for a very long time. Now, people just need to know about it. SCEEN operates on the fundamental belief that if one possesses a valuable skill and excels in […]
Tre. Charles: currently.
Tre. Charles: currently. “A lot of times as people we don’t give each other the room to be vulnerable and it’s seen as ‘not cool’ which pushes the negative narratives and reinforces old tropes that are not conducive to growth in our society…at times in order to move forward, we need to let go.” – […]
Would You Trade Places?
“Would you trade places with a Black person in this society?” This question, posed to a group of white women in the documentary Deconstructing Karen, is cause for a pause. As the question reverberates, it’s clear that this is a very different kind of dinner party. Candles are lit and wine poured as guests gather […]
Long Live Gallery5: 18 Years of Inspiring Creative Communities
In the heart of Historic Jackson Ward sits the iconic structure of Virginia’s oldest firehouse, Steamer Company No. 5. In present day, the building is the home of Gallery5, an award winning, visual and performing arts center, and community gathering space. For 18 years, Gallery5 has diligently served the region with its mission to facilitate, […]
The DRIPBaR Is Ready to Feed Cells and Fuel Richmonders
Anthony Quintana has a long history of pushing himself to max potential. He’s been a competitive wrestler, kickboxer, and martial arts athlete. And he’s currently performing on a local dance team Fuego Frio. Quintana can now add health and wellness entrepreneur to the impressive list. This week, Quintana will celebrate the opening of The DRIPBaR, […]
Dear Richmond Community Journal’s New Home
Shortly before the Covid-19 pandemic began, the Richmond Grid team quietly worked with the James River Park System to hide an old mailbox in a secret spot in the park as part of a journal writing experiment. Initially located near a granite cliff covered with ivy, the vintage mailbox became home to the “Dear Richmond” […]