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 […]
WILD CLAY by TIM RODA at Candela Gallery
A new exhibition at Candela Gallery of artworks by Tim Roda, called wILD cLAY, explores clay and photography as artistic mediums connected by uncharacteristic utility. The works in this exhibition, which will be on view starting March 6, embrace the functional history of clay as a vessel, making photography and material a means of exploratory documentation. The […]
WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH AT THE LIBRARY OF VIRGINIA
The Library of Virginia has announced that it will celebrate the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment during National Women’s History Month this March with a special book launch, two exhibitions, and a downloadable coloring book. On March 11, the Library of Virginia will kick off a small-group discussion series designed to encourage informed conversations […]
Exploring Culture and Community with the Randy Wilson Podcast
Randy Wilson wants to hear your story. As the host of the Randy Wilson Podcast, he has created a platform for sharing big ideas and having meaningful conversations about Richmond and beyond. “I feel that changes can’t occur without the start of a conversation,” explains Wilson, who has worked 20 years as an executive leader in […]
Body, Object, Image
Body, Object, Image exhibition at Candela Gallery (March 6 – April 18) will bring together six artists, each with a history working with clay objects, photographic images, and the human body, to elevate authentic, unvarnished female perspectives. The exhibition will feature works by Jennifer Ling Datchuk, Teri Frame, Julie Malen, Margaret Meehan, Claire Sherwood, and Xia Zhang. Each artist has approached using the body […]
Black History Now Group Art Exhibit
The Well, an Art Gallery located in the Blackwell neighborhood, is currently showing “Black History Now,” a group art exhibition focusing on themes and motifs of the present state of black history. The exhibition explores how black history is celebrated, channeled, discovered, dismissed, sustained, and constricted. “We pay homage to those who have preceded us, […]
4th Grader at Barack Obama Elementary Wins Division Spelling Bee
Richmond Public Schools hosted its annual Division Spelling Bee last week at Mary Munford Elementary School. Cheered on by family members, friends, and teachers, nearly three dozen students representing RPS elementary and middle schools competed at this year’s event after winning their school’s spelling bee. Officiating the spelling bee was Dr. Joy Lawson Davis, award-winning […]
Movies & Mimosas by Afrikana x Feast RVA
Afrikana, an independent film festival that showcases cinematic works from emerging and established filmmakers throughout the African diaspora, is teaming up with Feast RVA for “Movies & Mimosas” at Candela Gallery on Sunday, February 16. The event will celebrate Black love, Black culture, and Black history. “Movies & Mimosas” will include a screening of Life […]