Artists for Hope: Happy Bidding
Hope. It’s the key to our ability to persevere, to push forward, and to rise in the face of struggle. It’s the key to our existence. And here in Richmond, we have a lot of it thanks to an initiative called “Artists for Hope” led by a cadre of local artists, makers, and creatives. As […]
Richmond Night Market Creates Virtual Experience
The Richmond Night Market (RNM), an open air gathering on the second Saturday of the month for independent artists and small businesses, has announced that it will launch its second season on April 11 with a “Virtual Night Market Experience.” Hosted from 5 pm to 10 pm, the virtual market will feature DJ Lonnie B […]
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 […]
VIRTUAL HAPPY HOUR HOUSE SHOW SERIES
Kicking off this week, Richmond Grid is hosting a Virtual Happy Hour House Show series with some of Richmond’s favorite local artists here to show us that you can’t cancel community. You can’t cancel connection. And you certainly can’t cancel the music that brings us closer to one another, despite physical distance. So pour yourself […]
Friday Cheers Announces 2020 Lineup
Friday Cheers, presented by Pacifico, is back! Returning May 1 for its 36th season, this is Richmond’s longest running outdoor concert series. Produced by Venture Richmond Events, Friday Cheers will again offer a stellar line-up featuring breakout bands, national acts, and RVA’s hometown talent. Children 12 and under are free. Here’s what we’re looking at this year: May 1 – Jade […]
RPS Provides Parents with Additional COVID-19 Response Updates
On Friday, Jason Kamras, the Superintendent of Richmond Public Schools (RPS) provided additional updates regarding the school system’s closure in response to COVID-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus. For weeks, Kamras has coordinated closely with the Richmond City Health Department to guide efforts by RPS. Since announcing school closures, Kamras says that he has received an outpouring […]
Old Crow Medicine Show to Perform at Maymont
Maymont, one of the most beautiful and historic places in the City of Richmond, has announced that Old Crow Medicine Show will perform as part of the “Music at Maymont” 2020 series. Tickets for the highly-anticipated show will be available for purchase beginning March 13 at eventbrite.com. The performance will take place Thursday, September 3, […]
Response to COVID-19 by Richmond Public Schools
On Wednesday, Jason Kamras, the Superintendent of Richmond Public Schools (RPS) provided additional updates regarding the school system’s response to COVID-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus. Kamras continues to coordinate closely with the Richmond City Health Department to guide efforts by RPS. Kamras states that he continues to work closely with Director Dr. Danny Avula on a […]
Acclaimed Violinist to Lead RPS Workshop
Tracy Silverman, one of the world’s greatest electric violinists, will give a workshop to 140 Richmond Public School (RPS) students on Tuesday, March 10 from 10:30 a.m.-1:15 p.m. Participating students include string players and beneficiaries of instruments donated to RPS through proceeds from the Richmond Symphony’s Big Tent program. The workshop will be held at […]
New Tour Uncovers Hidden History of Women
A new guided tour Women in the Wickham House, a one-of-a-kind experience in the historic Wickham House, is now open to Valentine visitors in celebration of Women’s History Month. Pulling from original research and new discoveries about the fascinating women who inhabited, worked in or with the home, the Valentine is offering the at 2 p.m. on […]