#InHonor at Candela Gallery
Candela Gallery is opening 2019 with #InHonor, a solo exhibition by Ervin A. Johnson. Spurred by personal experiences as a queer black man and the killing of black people across America, #InHonor is a series of photographic mixed media portraits that stand as a visceral response to racism and police brutality. Influenced by the abstract expressionist movement, Johnson forcibly and fervently […]
Steve Bassett and BJ Kocen Release The Pond
Glave Kocen Gallery, a contemporary fine art gallery in Richmond, has announced that it will end the year with The Pond, its most personal exhibit to date. The Pond’s opening reception is set for December 7th and will feature a concept album by musicians Steve Bassett and BJ Kocen combined with art inspired by their music. […]
Uncork Hope Benefiting Medical Home Plus
The 7th Annual Uncork Hope, a fundraising event benefiting Medical Home Plus, a nonprofit organization that provides educational and support services to families of children with special needs, will take place on November 9 at the Dewey Gottwald Center. The event will include live music and entertainment featuring hearty hors d’oevres and drinks. Funds raised […]
Let Her Learn: A Forum to Stop School Pushout in Virginia
Virginia policymakers will host Let Her Learn: A Forum to Stop School Pushout in Virginia on November 10th at the Virginia State Capitol to address race and gender disparities in school discipline. In Virginia, Black girls are 5.2 times more likely to be suspended than white girls, despite there being no evidence that Black girls misbehave […]
Potluck for the Homeless
Every Saturday, Richmonders are asked to bring homemade fresh meals for 75 to 150 homeless individuals as part of the Potluck for the Homeless program. Organizers and volunteers meet at 12:30 pm at the Lowes Home Improvement Center, located at 1640 West Broad Street, where they meet by the Lower sign near W. Broad Street. […]
Education: Segregation Then & Now
On Tuesday, Valentine Director Bill Martin and Coffee With Strangers RVA host Kelli S. Lemon will continue The Valentine’s free “Controversy/History” series that explores present-day issues facing the RVA community. The Valentine aligns each event’s topic with the The Capital Region Collaborative‘s priority areas by examining critical issues using modern data and encouraging concrete action […]
Relief Prints by The Timbered Wolf
Christopher Dean, founder of The Timbered Wolf, grew up in Richmond, where he gathered an appreciative knowledge of the time-old trees of the area — Hollywood Cemetery’s Sycamore’s, The James’ Bald Cypresses & Red Cedars, St. John’s Walnut trees, and many more. Through the years and over the course of many travel adventures, Christopher learned […]
Lyft Offering Discounted Rides to the Polls
In the 2016 election, it’s estimated that over 15 million people who were registered to vote didn’t show up on Election Day due to lack of transportation. This year, the ride-share app Lyft has partnered with Vote.org, Nonprofit Vote, TurboVote, Vote Latino, and others to provide voters with free or discounted rides to the polls […]
Trans Voting Rights in Virginia
Having an ID that doesn’t match your gender identity or presentation does not affect your right to cast a ballot. While gender discrepancies on your ID are not a valid reason to deny a regular ballot, knowing the laws and your rights can help avoid problems at the polls this Tuesday. Your photo ID is […]
Election Rights, Rules, and Regulations
When do I vote? Polling places are open from 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m on Tuesday, November 6, 2018. You have the right to vote if you are in line by 7 p.m. when the polls close. (Va. Code §24.2-603) Where do I vote? You can find your polling place online at www.elections.virginia.gov or look on your […]