Where Craft Meets Culture
Eric Jackson is on a mission to uncap everything in RVA. A recent Atlanta transplant, Jackson is known in craft beer circles for his popular blog, Uncap Everything. Having landed in Richmond earlier this year, Jackson wasted no time getting to know all things beer, art, and culture in the river city. And he’s about […]
Richmond BMX Takes Flight
The starting gate slams down and eight racers propel themselves down a steep starting hill covered in pavers toward a tabletop jump. Ahead of them is 1050 feet of obstacles of all shapes and sizes. There are step ups, doubles, and whoops covered in a smooth stone dust surface. As the riders weave their way […]
James River Association Introduces New Brand
In celebration of Earth Day, the James River Association, a member-supported nonprofit organization that serves as a guardian for the James River, has unvield a new logo and brand. “Even though our logo is changing, our mission is not,” said the James River Association in an announcement today. “Since 1976, the James River Association has […]
No Strangers
Walk into Urban Hang Suite, a café and lounge on Broad Street, and you’ll quickly find that there’s no such thing as a stranger in RVA. Here you’ll only find, as with the rest of the Richmond community, friends that you haven’t met yet. Urban Hang Suite was created by Kelli Lemon, who is also […]
Mean Bird Beer Dinner Supporting Beyond Boundaries
On February 25th, Richmond based businesses, Mean Bird and Väsen Brewing, will host a beer dinner featuring family style fried chicken paired with farmhouse ales, sours, and stouts benefiting Beyond Boundaries. The collaboration is part of an ongoing series of beer dinners at Väsen Brewing, located in Scott’s Addition, designed to support local nonprofits. Mean Bird and Väsen […]
Shiver in the River Benefiting Keep Virginia Beautiful
Keep Virginia Beautiful, a Richmond-based nonprofit dedicated to engaging Virginians to improve the natural and scenic environment, will host the 5th Annual Shiver in the River on Saturday, February 23, 2019. A mission-centric event for Keep Virginia Beautiful, the goal of Shiver of the River is to increase programs that support litter prevention, community outreach, education, […]
Final Gravity and Väsen Release Collab Beer
When great minds get together in Richmond, they make BEER. Final Gravity Brewing Co, a neighborhood brewery on Lakeside Ave with 18 taps offering award-winning beer, has partnered with Väsen Brewing, a Scott’s Addition based brewery recently named as one of the top new breweries in country by BeerAdvocate magazine. Together, Final Gravity and Väsen have created […]
Climb Right RVA This Weekend
Climb Right RVA, a two-day event by Peak Experiences Indoor Rock Climbing Center and Peak Expeditions, will offer a vareity of climbing clinics on November 17 and 18 at the Manchester Wall in the heart of Richmond. Event organizers say their goal is grow a supportive outdoor climbing community while minimizing risk and installing a strong […]
The Reality of Sourcing Local
Real Local RVA, a grassroots group working to raise awareness of the local food movement and choices in the Greater Richmond area, will host The Reality of Sourcing Local with Kevin Jamison on November 5th at Väsen Brewing (3331 Moore Street). Jamison is the founder of two restaurants in Virginia Beach and Norfolk serving local, […]
Väsen Releases The Walrus Stout Series
Väsen Brewing Company, located in Scott’s Addition, has announced the launch of its 2018 stout series, called The Walrus, in honor of International Stout Day. Celebrated on November 1st every year, International Stout Day celebrates the rich and complex beer style and the brewers that craft it. Väsen, which is known for its experimental spirit, began brewing […]