Community Support and Artistic Resilience at 1708 Gallery
On Saturday, November 16, 1708 Gallery and several neighboring businesses, including Verdalina, Uptown Cheapskate, Birdies, and Common House, experienced an unsettling incident when their storefront windows were damaged by a pellet gun. Despite the damage, 1708 Gallery remained open, covering their windows with plywood to ensure operations could continue. To transform this temporary solution into […]
Art, Loss, and Resolve: Rising Above Destruction
Jonathan Farley, known to most as “Jon,” recently suffered a devastating loss when a fire destroyed his garage, which served as his cherished art studio. Over the past decade, Jon poured his heart and creativity into his artwork, amassing dozens of oil paintings and a collection of larger works on paper and unstretched canvas. Tragically, […]
FAMILY LIFELINE’S CHOCO FUNDRAISER GOES VIRTUAL
Enjoy your chocolate from home this year at Family Lifeline’s Choco fundraiser virtually on Feb. 4! The 16th annual Choco airs on Facebook Premiere at 7 p.m. and will feature performances from local musicians and arts organizations, interviews, and more. The event benefits Family Lifeline’s intensive, in-home education, wellness, and support services that bring health […]
Artists for Hope: Back Again for More Good Causes
Back again to support more good causes, the Artists for Hope initiative returns with new creations and new beneficiaries this week. Inspired by Richmond artist Ed Trask who sparked the movement, some of Richmond’s most talented artists are now banding together every Friday to auction off their work for a nonprofit or cause of choice. Richmond […]
Artists for Hope Launches in Richmond
In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, Richmond artist Ed Trask did what he does best—he used his brush to show his love for the community he has spent decades painting. The result was a 12×12 piece that he placed on Facebook and Instagram as an impromptu auction last week with 100% of the proceeds […]
LOCAL FOOD TRUCKS HOST FUNDRAISER FOR ITA’S FOOD TRUCK
Richmond area food trucks are joining together to raise funds for one of their own, Ito’s Food Truck. In August, Ita’s Food Truck was involved in a serious crash that totaled the vehicle known for serving authentic Puerto Rican dishes. Local business owners who operate their own food trucks have organized “Eating for Ito’s,” a […]
An Evening at Shagbark Benefiting SCAN
Greater Richmond SCAN (Stop Child Abuse Now), a local nonprofit organization dedicated to the prevention and treatment of child abuse and neglect in the Greater Richmond area, is hosting a six-course tasting menu with wine pairings at Walter Bundy’s Shagbark on February 10th. SCAN, an affiliate of Prevent Child Abuse Virginia, was founded in 1991 in […]
Kung Fu BBQ To Benefit Tricycle
Kung Fu BBQ to Benefit Tricycle Local meatsmiths JM Stock Provisions, based out of Charlottesville & Richmond, are teaming up The Veil Brewing and Brooklyn’s The Meat Hook for a fundraiser benefiting Tricycle Urban Ag this Saturday. The event, dubbed “Kung Fu BBQ”, will feature a unique menu of Chinese-inspired barbecue prepared by JM Stock and […]
Spirit 76 Ride – bike ride to support local nonprofit
Calling bicycle riders of all ages and abilities! The annual Spirit 76 Ride will take place rain or shine Sept. 6, 2014. Proceeds benefit CCHASM (Chesterfield/Colonial Heights Alliance for Social Ministry), a local nonprofit that assists individuals and families who, for various reasons (loss of jobs, medical emergencies, loss of the primary income member, recent disability), are experiencing an […]
World Pediatric Project: Rock ‘N Heal
In between hard work, the World Pediatric Project and its junior board know how to throw a good Richmond party. In fact, the nonprofit invited around 500 of its closest friends to a gathering this spring to benefit its work in providing critical lifesaving care to children in developing countries. Presented by Northwestern Mutual and […]