Yoga Everywhere
By Leslie Strickler Richmonders work hard. We are a tough and resilient lot when we want to be. But we also understand the value of play, getting outside, and being active. While there are many ways to maintain our physical and spiritual core, there’s nothing quite like the practice of yoga to harness the power […]
On the Rocks: Ladies Who Climb RVA
My 30th birthday found me in Colorado, staring up at a sheer 45-foot rock face, strapped into a borrowed harness, and wearing shoes that were way too big. The climb was terrifying. Would the ropes hold? Would my belayer drop me? While my first send (climbing speak for making it to the top) wasn’t pretty, […]
Chiocca’s Downstairs Deli
Writer’s block is the bane of my existence. How do I spell relief? A trip to Chiocca’s Downstairs Deli, an antediluvian throwback in the Museum District. Subterranean and hidden beneath a corner of Kensington and Belmont, this six-decades-old bar and sandwich dive has it all: torn seats, fading signs from defunct local bars and publications, […]
Raised On Adventure
When you venture deep into the wilderness, far from Richmond, it’s good to surround yourself with individuals who are mentally tough. A few summers ago, Joey Parent, an assistant director at VCU’s Outdoor Adventure Program, and I were picking our way down an isolated creek not far from Durango, Colorado. The setting was spectacular – […]
Riverside Outpost on Brown’s Island Expands
By Andy Thompson Around the same time Outside Magazine named Richmond its “Best River Town” in September 2012, Matt Perry and his crew at Riverside Outfitters were wrapping up their first season operating the Brown’s Island Outpost. Rentals of kayaks, standup paddleboards, and mountain bikes from the island better known as a music venue had […]
An Instrument Built to Last
By Davy Jones Many would consider metal to be Richmond’s main musical export, but an instrument with a slightly more dulcet tone is bringing our city’s creativity and ingenuity to households all over the globe—the ukulele. From the Richmond office of Hohner, the storied German instrument manufacturing company, Leon Lewis heads up Lanikai, which has […]
It All Kicked Off in Richmond: The Story of Andy Potts
As one of the most versatile triathletes in the world, it’s inspiring to hear that Andy Potts can trace the beginning of his journey back to Richmond, Virginia. Before returning for the Richmond Endurance Athlete Symposium and Expo on January 24, Potts shares how he came to be where he is today. Potts swam throughout […]
Serious About Biscuits
“It’s weird, sometimes you just know if something’s right.” That’s how Tim Laxton describes the feeling he got when he first drove by 5411 Lakeside Avenue and spotted a “for rent” sign hanging in the cozy storefront that he would eventually occupy. The business he launched from the location six months later, which he named […]
Spirit 76 Ride – bike ride to support local nonprofit
Calling bicycle riders of all ages and abilities! The annual Spirit 76 Ride will take place rain or shine Sept. 6, 2014. Proceeds benefit CCHASM (Chesterfield/Colonial Heights Alliance for Social Ministry), a local nonprofit that assists individuals and families who, for various reasons (loss of jobs, medical emergencies, loss of the primary income member, recent disability), are experiencing an […]
Brewer’s Ball
The Virginia Chapter of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation introduced RVA to the inaugural Brewer’s Ball this June at the Virginia War Memorial. The event showcased Richmond’s finest craft beer, restaurants, and cocktails. Beer aside, the heart of the event was found with this year’s class of honorees. Members of the community nominated young professionals for […]