Well Worn Vintage
Richmond’s vendors have a pretty good selection of marketplaces where they can peddle anything from produce to art. But when Johnny Hugel and Drew Spruill were seeking venues where they could display their vast collections of “rustic, masculine-inspired” vintage items, they decided to create their own. Well Worn Vintage—a one-day, curated bazaar featuring vendors of […]
Play Smart
Since incorporating in April of 2009, Shaka Smart Basketball Camps’ mission has been to encourage high self-esteem and a lifelong love of fitness and nutrition through fun, high-quality basketball instruction and games. Back then, “Shaka who?” was a common refrain and just 63 campers attended our July session. One Final Four-run later and we have […]
Honoring Good Deeds: Hometown Heroes 2013
RVA is a community that gives, and when we see someone making an effort to build a better region we celebrate them. Such is the case with the annual Hometown Heroes Award by the law firm of Allen, Allen, Allen, & Allen. Launched in 2010 during the firm’s 100-year anniversary, the award honors first responders, […]
Pedaling for a Cause: Virginia Market Ride
During National Farmers Market Week this August, RVA resident Patrick Warner logged 500-miles on his bike as he made his way across Virginia, with stops at seven different farmers markets, as part of the Virginia Market Ride. Warner, a Richmond City Police Officer, participated in the lengthy ride to raise awareness and funds to increase […]
Getting Closer: VCU Institute for Contemporary Art
Within five minutes of talking to the new director of the VCU Institute for Contemporary Art, you understand why she is a perfect fit for a place being described as an “incubator” and a destination “where ideas percolate.” Dr. Lisa Freiman, who started at VCU on July 1 (she’ll also be teaching there), has had […]
Bethany Miller Q&A: How Will You Impact RVA
Interview with Bethany Miller, vice president of business development at Greater Richmond Partnership. Bethany helps coordinate the region’s existing business efforts in Chesterfield, Hanover, Henrico, and Richmond as part of the Business First Greater Richmond umbrella. What is your job function? I’m responsible for coordinating the region’s existing business efforts. Each of the communities represented […]
On a Roll: Roller Derby
By Casey Rivkin Women’s roller derby in RVA is much more than fishnets and being tough; it’s about teamwork and athleticism. The fast-pace and full-contact sport of roller derby is challenging—it’s a sport that constantly pushes you. As one of the fastest growing sports for women, roller derby has spiked in popularity in the past […]
Making It Easy to Give Back
It’s no secret that RVA has experienced a boomlet of new innovative companies, many with a philanthropic twist. Bonfire Funds is one of a growing number of Richmond-based, small businesses that are all about giving back. But, why is it important to give back to the community? The answer to this is simple, giving back […]
Free the Art
One of the most amazing things I’ve discovered about creativity is that you get more by giving it away. This can be literally giving something away—like a free sample that hooks people on your work—or it can be the sharing of ideas and projects that you might otherwise keep secret. I’ve seen too many people […]
Boost! The Science Museum of Virginia
The Science Museum of Virginia has teamed up with Richmond-based Health Diagnostic Laboratory, Inc. to create its newest permanent exhibition in a decade: Boost! As the name suggests, this interactive—an assortment of physical, mind-based, or performance-based—exhibit attempts to improve your mind, body,and play through 25 challenges related to exercise, wellness, food, happiness,passion, art, and more.Using […]