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 […]
Roll Up Your Sleeves, It’s Nov. Fest.
Tim Barry, one of River City’s most celebrated singer-songwriters, is known for telling it like it is. Over the years, Barry’s hard-earned miles have taken him far and wide, but lucky for us—he always comes home. And when he does, the local legend has a knack for helping Richmond roll up its sleeves and get […]
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, […]
A Journey Through Sound, Spirit, and Storytelling: Prabir Trio’s Long After The Empire
Prabir Mehta, of the Prabir Trio, just released his newest album Long After The Empire, an emotional and sonic adventure blending his Indian heritage and American experiences. The record offers a deeply personal narrative, inviting listeners on a journey through India, enriched by both cultural exploration and rock-and-roll influences. Prabir describes the album as a […]
Artspace Richmond to Host “Artists at the Atelier” Exhibit, Showcasing Works by Virginia Artists Inspired by Paris Residency
Artspace, one of Richmond’s most beloved contemporary art galleries, is set to present a new exhibition titled “Artists at the Atelier,” featuring works by artists who have participated in the Virginia Atelier residency at the Cité internationale des arts in Paris, France. The exhibition will run from August 23 through September 21, 2024, offering art […]
Community Arts Open House Celebrating 15th Anniversary of Dominion Energy Center
Richmond Performing Arts Alliance (RPAA) is celebrating the 15th Anniversary of Dominion Energy Center for the Performing Arts with a Community Arts Open House taking place on September 8th at 1:00 pm. RPAA opened the doors of Dominion Energy Center 15 years ago to serve as the hub for an array of local performing arts […]
Richmond Folk Festival Spotlight: A Pillar in Richmond Music, Tim Timberlake
Richmond Folk Festival Spotlight: A Pillar in Richmond Music, Tim Timberlake We recently caught up with Richmond music scene legend, Tim Timberlake, before heading into the 2023 Richmond Folk Festival. Timberlake is a veteran emcee and stage manager for a long list of Americana events and he’s on the programming committee for the Richmond Folk […]
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 […]