Dear Richmond: You’ve Got Mail
In early March, we introduced the Grid Mailbox, a journal writing experiment created with the James River Park System. Located in a hidden spot along the trail, the vintage farmhouse mailbox is home to the “Dear Richmond” journal—a special place to write a love letter to RVA or something you wish would change about it, […]
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 […]
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 […]
Voices from Richmond’s Hidden Epidemic
Richmond’s rate of HIV infection is currently ranked 19th in the United States. While Americans on average have a one-in-99 chance of contracting HIV over the course of their lifetime, the odds for a gay black man are one in two. Black women have a rate of HIV infection 17.6 times that of white women. In Richmond, […]
Beautiful Strangers
The connectedness of Richmond is special. It’s something I’d looked forward to experiencing when I’d considered moving here in 2012, and something I’ve enjoyed ever since moving here in 2013. Everyone’s doing something or got something going on that’s cause for conversation, and maybe becoming friends in the process. Last year I told a coworker […]
Venture Richmond Launches New Downtown Resource
Venture Richmond today announced a new website, created by Richmond based Mobelux, offering an interactive overview of downtown RVA. The new platform provides visitors and residents a new tool to learn more about what the downtown area offers and ways to explore its many hidden gems. The new site focuses on living, working and exploring […]
17th Annual Black History Month Lecture
VCU Libraries’ 17th Annual Black History Month Lecture will take place February 20, 2019, from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM, featuring a thought-provoking discussion about how our society treated African-American veterans after their service and how that affected soldiers and their communities. The lecture, held at James Branch Cabell Library, Lecture Hall (Room 303), will […]
Full Disclosure Live presents Chef Brittanny Anderson
Full Disclosure, Roben Farzad’s public radio show about everything from business to pop culture, will host an evening with James Beard award semifinalist and Iron Chef contender Chef Brittanny Anderson on Sunday February 10 at Brenner Pass. Farzad’s show, which airs on NPR One and WCVE 88.9FM, is known for its breadth of topics and insightful conversation with each […]
Education: Segregation Then & Now
On Tuesday, Valentine Director Bill Martin and Coffee With Strangers RVA host Kelli S. Lemon will continue The Valentine’s free “Controversy/History” series that explores present-day issues facing the RVA community. The Valentine aligns each event’s topic with the The Capital Region Collaborative‘s priority areas by examining critical issues using modern data and encouraging concrete action […]