Afrikana Independent Film Festival
From the Bronx to the Bahamas, audiences are traveling far and wide to celebrate the voices of the African diaspora at the 4th Annual Afrikana Independent Film Festival kicking off Thursday, September 12 and running through Sunday, September 15. “It’s important for people to understand the power of black storytelling. Human narratives of laughter, unity, […]
Kroger and GRTC “Fill The Bus” for Feed More
In partnership with Greater Richmond Transit Company (GRTC), Kroger hosted a “Fill The Bus” drive at its Willow Lawn store located at 1601 Willow Lawn Drive on Saturday, Sept. 7. The drive was a part of Kroger’s Zero | Hunger Zero Waste efforts in the Richmond area and was designed to provide an opportunity for […]
Noah Scalin Exhibit at Gallery @ 17
Richmond-based artist Noah Scalin is the latest artist presents their work at Gallery @ 17 at 17 West Broad Street. The Gallery is located within The Mezzo at City Center. Scalin is the creator of the Webby Award-winning Skull-A-Day project and was the inaugural artist-in-residence at the Virginia Commonwealth University School of Business. His work has […]
2nd Street Festival in Historic Jackson Ward
The 2nd Street Festival, presented by Altria and Dominion Energy, returns to Richmond on Saturday-Sunday, October 5-6, in celebration of the rich culture of the historic Jackson Ward neighborhood. This free event, produced by Venture Richmond Events, takes place the first full weekend in October every year and attracts 30,000 participants to historic Jackson Ward […]
ON A MISSION TO PROVIDE REPEATED, QUALITY CARE
Quality healthcare occurs over time. It only works on a repeated basis, and it requires something extra: steadfast commitment, tenacity, and ongoing follow-up. Moreover, it needs an open mind to accept the use of technology. For instance, if healthcare professionals do not accept the advantages provided by something like a patient care experience platform, then […]
Andrew Shaffer Returns to Richmond With Newest Obama/Biden Mystery
Barack Obama’s prized Blackberry goes missing, and Joe Biden decides to take a breather from the 2020 presidential race to track the phone down for his BFF. That’s the premise of Andrew Shaffer’s new book, Hope Rides Again, the sequel to his New York Times best-selling novel Hope Never Dies. Here locally, Shaffer’s first book was a Top Five pick […]
A capABLE and Inclusive RVA
The Next Move Program, a Richmond based nonprofit offering job training and vocational education to young adults with developmental disabilities, is transforming the perception of disability into possibility. The organization, which was first developed in 2010, works to ensure people with disabilities are prepared for competitive employment. The organization fulfills this mission by providing work and educational […]
The Wild Beasts / Not a Wildflower
Page Bond Gallery will host an opening reception for The Wild Beasts: Photography by Peter Cochrane and Not a Wallflower: Paintings by Laurie Fisher on Thursday, June 6. The exhibitions will be on view through July 3, 2019. As an artist and author, Peter Cochrane probes themes of queer politics, autobiographical and ancestral trauma and recovery, and the fabrication of histories through […]
Field Studies by Sarah Gayle Carter
Sarah Gayle Carter used to design things — custom rugs mostly. Also mirrors, lamps, plates, furniture, and even scarves. The years spent in the high end home furnishings market earned her international acclaim. But most of all, Carter says it trained her eye and taught her about the detail and discipline required to develop design […]
Chef Joe Sparatta and Hardywood and Team Up
Chef Joe Sparatta is at it again. As one of Richmond’s most celebrated chefs, Sparatta has been in hot demand ever since opening Heritage, which has racked up awards and accolades from the moment it opened in 2012. Last week, Hardywood Park Craft Brewery announced a headline grabbing partnership with Sparatta at the helm of […]