Art in Action
Unveiling Richmond’s New Arts & Cultural District
SMILE: Caught You Doing Something Good
In this new column by Rebecca D’Angelo, a Richmond 1 based photojournalist, we’ll explore Richmonders creating moments worth photographing. With galas, balls, and cause related events as her focus, Rebecca will capture local people attending and participating in events designed to support, improve, and celebrate RVA.
Karen Atkinson Wants You to Grow
GrowRVA, formerly The Market Umbrella, connects local farms, local food, and local arts with Richmond communities. In addition to the GrowRVA Food Truck Court, owner Karen Atkinson is building partnerships, promoting sustainability, and healthy food options through the South of the James Farmers Market.
Ron Stallings Invites You Back to the Hippodrome
It’s no secret that Hippodrome owner Ron Stallings has RVA buzzing about his revamp of the historic theatre. But what you may not know is that Stallings and Amanda Corbelli, the head of events at the Hippodrome, have launched a series of theme parties, called Carte Blanche, designed as a fresh alternative in local entertainment.
PETER CHANG IS HEADED DOWNTOWN
After leading rabid followers across the southeast for the past several years, the critically acclaimed and award winning Sichuan chef Peter Chang is putting down roots in Virginia. Since opening Peter Chang’s China Grill in Charlottesville in 2011, Chang has moved east down the I-64 corridor. His Short Pump location, Peter Chang’s China Cafe opened […]
BBGB Brings Back Great Books
Jill Stefanovich and Jenesse Evertson are telling a story. As owners of BBGB, the Museum District children’s book store, these business partners are committed to bringing a new voice to an age old medium.
KimKim Korean Hot Sauce
“We’re almost out of KimKim.” Judging from the early performance of this new hot sauce, it’s not hard to imagine a day when these words might prompt grocery store runs in households across the country. In the mere six months since its first bottle came off the assembly line, KimKim Korean Hot Sauce has blazed […]
A Better Way to Do Business: B Corporations Changing Our Marketplace
Conscious consumers know that our local community is strengthened when they purchase goods and services from locally owned businesses. These actions support the local economy by ensuring that the money earned here is spent in our local marketplace and in turn, helps fund our community’s tax base. But there is more that can be done […]
Biotech Boom: Local Firm Unveils Life-Saving Products
Nearly a decade of hard work is starting to pay off for Intelliject LLC. The Shockoe Slip biotech firm recently received federal approval of its epinephrine injection system, called Auvi-Q. When the device becomes available in November, people who suffer from severe reactions to shellfish, nuts, and other allergens will be able to use Auvi-Q […]
Renew Richmond
Sometimes starting a movement is easier than you think. Maybe it doesn’t take shape in a brilliant bathtub “eureka” moment, nor hit you suddenly on your morning commute. Sometimes it grows more organically. Such was the case for the RENEW Richmond initiative. The venue for inspiration: the patio of Ellwood Thompson’s Local Market. The topic of conversation: beautifying the River City.