History tours return at The Valentine
The Valentine’s Richmond History Tours will resume in April, offering guided explorations of the city’s past. Now in their 25th year, the tours highlight historic sites, architectural landmarks and lesser-known stories from Richmond’s history.
Cosmic invasion
GalaxyCon Richmond brought more than 22,500 fans to the Greater Richmond Convention Center for the four-day pop culture festival.
Personality: Leyla McCalla
The daughter of Haitian immigrants, Leyla McCalla uses folk traditions and African rhythms to bridge the past and present, exploring the experiences of the Black diaspora. Her blend of folk music, showcasing her mastery of the cello, banjo and guitar, …
‘Detroit ’67,’ a family drama set against a backdrop of social unrest
It started with a police raid on an unlicensed bar in Detroit. It ended with 43 dead, 1,189 injured and more than 400 buildings destroyed. Alternately called the 1967 Detroit Riot, the Detroit Uprising, the Detroit Rebellion and the 12th …
¡FridaFest! at VMFA to honor Frida Kahlo and her Mexican heritage
The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts will bring Frida Kahlo’s legacy to life April 5, with a community celebration. From 1 to 7 p.m., ¡FridaFest! will mark the opening of the museum’s “Frida: Beyond the Myth” exhibition, offering visitors an …
Richmond 34 event rescheduled for March 28 at VUU
The postponed Richmond 34 event will take place this Friday, March 28, from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Claude G. Perkins Living and Learning Center at Virginia Union University.
Rapper Styles P to perform at Ember Music Hall
Styles P, hip-hop artist and member of The Lox, will perform at Ember Music Hall on Saturday, March 29. Styles P will be joined by Technician The DJ, with Richmond’s DJ Hypeee providing additional music throughout the night. Cannondeck will …
Personality: Margaret ‘Meg’ Turner
Margaret “Meg” Turner discovered her passion for woodturning six years ago. It began with a class at Woodcraft, a local woodworking store for professionals and hobbyists. Captivated by the craft, she made it her main hobby and is now the …
Carl Lumbly talks superheroes, Hollywood and breaking barriers
Carl Lumbly’s journey into acting began with an unexpected twist.
Virtual book talk explores slave trade in Civil War South
The Library of Virginia will host a free virtual talk by historian Robert K.D. Colby on his debut book “An Unholy Traffic: Slave Trading in the Civil War South” on Tuesday, March 25, from noon to 1 p.m. .
Young composer pens symphonic tribute to Arthur Ashe
For Joe Jaxson, notes are more than symbols on a page. As Richmond Symphony attendees will soon hear, the Gen Z composer has a talent for transforming an orchestra into a chorus of storytellers.
Ken Burns brings ‘The American Revolution’ to Richmond
Ken Burns will begin the promotional tour for his upcoming six-part documentary series, “The American Revolution,” in Richmond on March 23.
UR to host inaugural Richmond Italian Film Festival
The University of Richmond will host the inaugural Richmond Italian Film Festival March 21-24, featuring acclaimed contemporary Italian cinema and a restored classic.
Personality: CiNease Freeman
CiNease Freeman, who was young and had no family history of the disease, ignored the symptoms of rectal cancer for two years. But at 28, she could no longer overlook the condition, which typically affects men around age 62 and …
Concert honors Sister Rosetta Tharpe at Hippodrome
Sister Rosetta Tharpe, a former Barton Heights resident often called the “mother of rock & roll,” helped shape modern music with her pioneering guitar work and gospel-infused rock style. Her influence can be heard in the music of Chuck Berry, …
