History of Manchester Walking Tour
The Valentine has been collecting, preserving and interpreting Richmond’s 400-year history for over a century. Located in the heart of historic downtown, the Valentine is a place for residents and tourists to discover the diverse stories that tell the broader history of the region. One way the Valentine carries out its mission in the Richmond […]
The Factory Raises $90,000 to Support Art Initiatives
The Factory, a Warhol-themed annual artist showcase by Studio Two Three, proved once again this year that it’s not Richmond’s average fundraiser. Known for turning the classic charity auction on its head, Studio Two Three hosted this year’s live and silent auction on September 21, bringing together 50+ local and nationally-known artists to raise over $90,000. […]
Over 150 Artists to Exhibit at Craft + Design
This year’s Craft + Design, a 54-year-old contemporary craft show, will showcase over 150 artists at Main Street Station’s train shed on the weekend of Nov. 16-18, 2018. Over 50 artists will be new to Craft + Design this year and sixty-two percent of the show’s artists will be traveling from out of state. Nine Craft + Design […]
New Book Features Virginia Museum of History & Culture
The Virginia Museum of History & Culture, a non-profit organization established in 1831, has published The Story of Virginia: Highlights from the Virginia Museum of History & Culture, a new book featuring highlights from a collection of more than nine million artifacts representing Virginia’s history. The 200-page book is co-authored by Jamie O. Bosket, President […]
Lyft Challenges Residents to Ditch Their Car
Lyft has announced Ditch Your Car, a program in Richmond offering over $300 worth of transportation credit to give up their cars for 30 days from Oct. 8 to Nov. 6 in favor of getting around RVA via Lyft rides and by offering transit credits in the form of a monthly GRTC credit. Richmond residents […]
(Im)permanence
(Im)permanence, the work of Cynthia Myron, will be featured at The Branch Museum of Architecture and Design until November 2nd in the Great Hall. Myron, who is a former Branch Museum artist-in-residence, invites Richmonders into a dialogue between society, intimate spaces, and the fleeting moments that exist within nature and the permanence of the architecture that surrounds […]
Virginia Investing Forum Releases Impact Report
Seeking more sustainable, responsible, and impactful investing outcomes, the Virginia Impact Investing Forum (VIFF) today released its first Virginia Impact Report, offering a platform for discussion and learning opportunities about impact investing across the Commonwealth. VIIF was created by representatives from NRV, a Richmond-based VC firm focused on early-stage companies positioned for growth and sustainability and […]
Getting to the Finish Line: GRASP Shepherds Students Through Complicated Financials of College
James Madison University wasn’t Alex Herrera’s first choice in college. “The first time I went, I actually didn’t like it,” she says. “I went to visit other schools. I took another tour at JMU and fell in love the second time.” This kind of back and forth decision making is common for any student preparing […]
Lyft Selects ReEstablish Richmond as September’s Community Grants Recipient
Lyft has announced that ReEstablish Richmond, a local organization that helps refugees establish roots and become self-sufficient, is the recipient of its Community Grants Program. Beginning in August, the ondemand transportation company began selecting one local nonprofit each month to receive $1,000 in Lyft ride credits to ease transportation challenges in the region. The initiative […]
Climb Right RVA
On any given weekend, the Manchester Wall is packed with people scaling the remnants of the Richmond and Petersburg Railroad Bridge. Peter Guyre, a rock and ice climbing guide with over a decade of experience leading outdoor excursions around the country, is often one of the many Richmonders climbing the old stone pilings. Guyre recently […]