Small business markets, bazaars to shop this holiday season
Looking to find unique, thoughtful gifts for loved ones while supporting small businesses this holiday season?
Kwanzaa festival celebrates African American culture
The Elegba Folklore Society will host its annual Capital City Kwanzaa Festival on Dec. 28, offering a daylong celebration of African American culture and heritage.
GardenFest of Lights tops USA Today’s ranking with holiday display
Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden has again topped USA Today’s ranking of botanical garden holiday light displays, drawing national recognition for its elaborate nighttime spectacle.
Annual Dominion Energy Christmas Parade returns
Richmond’s annual Dominion Energy Christmas Parade returns Dec. 7, celebrating its 41st year with the theme “Christmas Wishes.”
VUU Gospel Choir performs on BET’s ‘HBCU Honors’
Virginia Union University’s Gospel Choir performed with Grammy-winning artist Fantasia and hip-hop legend MC Lyte at the HBCU Honors, a celebration of Historically Black Colleges and Universities. The performance, led by VUU Gospel Choir Director Joel T. Lester, and airing …
“Up the Ridge” screening to highlight Red Onion prison issues
The Virginia Defenders for Freedom, Justice & Equality will host a public meeting on Saturday, Dec. 7, to examine issues at Red Onion State Prison, a supermax facility in Virginia. The event, titled “Crisis at Red Onion Supermax: How You …
Christmas concert to bring harmony and hope to shelter animals
A new holiday album from Shockee Records is hitting all the right notes – and helping local animals in the process.
Armstrong Walker Football Classic Legacy Weekend returns
The 4th Annual Armstrong Walker Football Classic Legacy Project Weekend celebrates the historic rivalry between Armstrong and Maggie L. Walker high schools with events from Nov. 29 through 30. The weekend honors the football game that drew as many as …
Agecroft Hall to host Yuletides open house
Agecroft Hall and Gardens will host its annual Yuletides open house Sunday, Dec. 8, from noon to 5 p.m. The free, family-friendly event will feature historic re-enactors showcasing holiday traditions from 17th century England, 19th century London, and 20th century …
ICA panel explores Black identity and design through 'Dear Mazie' exhibit
The Institute for Contemporary Art at Virginia Commonwealth University explored the intersection of Black identity and architectural design on Nov. 15 in a panel discussion about its "Dear Mazie" exhibition, honoring Amaza Lee Meredith, the first known Black woman architect …
Justice reform advocate hosts screening of ‘Kemba’ at VUU
Kemba Smith Pradia’s journey from a college student to a symbol of clemency and justice reform began when she was just 19 at Hampton University.
Valentine Museum exhibition wins 4 top design awards
The Valentine museum and Studio Joseph have won four prestigious design awards for their exhibition “Sculpting History at the Valentine Studio: Art, Power and the ‘Lost Cause’ American Myth,” which opened in January.
‘Flowism’ spotlights new talent in fashion, art
Despite the cancellation of Richmond Fashion Week’s (RVAFW) fall fashion season, the fashion and arts scene remains vibrant as emerging artists and photographers showcased their work at the “Flowism” art gallery at Deco at CNB on Nov. 16.
Craft + Design show marks 60 years of celebrating contemporary craft
Craft + Design, a premier contemporary craft show, is set to celebrate its 60th anniversary this weekend at Richmond’s historic Main Street Station. The event, which runs Nov. 22-24, will feature the work of more than 160 artists from across …
VCU alum and restaurateur Chris Tsui named commencement speaker
Chris Tsui, founder and president of Eat Restaurant Partners, will be the keynote speaker at Virginia Commonwealth University’s December commencement.
