RACE – Are We So Different?
What are you? Who am I? What makes us different? And, does it really matter? The Science Museum of Virginia is inviting Richmonders to reflect on these enduring and vexing questions of racial identity.
Spotify
Chris Crews is a music junkie. When not managing social media communities for Rocket Pop Media, Crews plays bass in the local band, Strummer. With a hankering for both music and emerging media, it didn’t take long for Crews to find Spotify, which he calls the “mix tape of our age.” Spotify, the largest and […]
Foodspotting
It used to be a lot easier to eat in RVA. You saw food you liked, and simply dug in. Today we fiddle with our phones to “check-in” using location-based apps, tweet about the wait staff, and search for menu recommendations by friends. Now, thanks to Foodspotting, there’s yet another way to play with our […]
MPACT & SeeClickFix
Mayor Dwight Jones launched a program to engage city residents to cite neighborhood needs and to drive municipal action in response to those issues. The program is called MPACT (Mayor’s Participation Action Communication Team) and is ultimately designed to foster communication between government and residents to develop a shared vision for Richmond’s future. A cornerstone […]
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The Making of a Memoir
People often think that all writing is the same, whether it’s a blog, an article, or a book. And while the elements are certainly similar, the long form of a book is different from anything else. That’s mainly because the writer has to sustain the reader’s attention for a much longer period of time. I learned this and more after co-writing the book Two Versions: The Other Side of Fame and Family with Bill Hudson.
Getting Loose at the Deuce’: Showcasing RVA Talent
Jackson Wards’s dynamic mix of local entertainers — from young performers to seasoned players, local vocalists, dancers and ensembles — wow the crowds.