Brown named executive director of the Institute for Contemporary Art at VCU
Renowned curator Jessica Bell Brown has been tapped to lead the Institute for Contemporary Art at Virginia Commonwealth University as its new executive director.
Local artist’s floodwall-inspired art featured on CVS products
A Richmond artist is one of four CVS Health employees nationwide whose artwork will be featured on journal covers sold at CVS Pharmacy stores and online.
Grammy-winning Arrested Development to headline 2nd Street Festival
The 36th Annual 2nd Street Festival returns on Oct. 5-6 in Richmond’s historic Jackson Ward neighborhood.
Events to honor slave rebellions and black cemeteries
The Virginia Defenders for Freedom, Justice & Equality, in collaboration with the Shockoe Bottom Community Advisory Group, will hold a series of events to honor Gabriel’s Rebellion, the legacy of Black cemeteries and historic slave revolts in Virginia and elsewhere.
Louisa NAACP to celebrate African American heritage
The Louisa Branch NAACP will celebrate Black History and Culture with Louisa’s 4th Annual African American Heritage Festival on Saturday, Aug. 24, from 10 a.m. to 4 pm.
Indian fashion, entertainment highlighted at AKKA World Kannada Conference
The AKKA World Kannada Confer- ence comes to the Greater Richmond Convention Center Aug. 30 through Sept. 1. The 12th annual event will celebrate Indian culture with fashion, entertainment, and performances from notable Indian artists. The conference will open with …
Incarcerated fathers and daughters reunite at a dance in Netflix doc
Angela Patton has devoted her career to listening to the needs of young girls. Over a decade ago, the CEO of the nonprofit Girls For a Change and founder of Camp Diva Leadership Academy helped start a program in Richmond, …
BHMVA earns national designation, secures $320K in grants
he Black History Museum & Cultural Center of Virginia has been designated as a member of the National Park Service’s African American Civil Rights Network, a program that preserves stories of the Civil Rights Movement.
Down Home festival celebrates African American culture
The 33rd Annual Down Home Family Reunion, a celebration of African American folklife, is set for Aug. 17 in Richmond’s Historic Jackson Ward.
A jazz thing
It’s never too hot for jazz and other types of good music.
Richmond Jazz & Music Festival returns with eclectic lineup
The Richmond Jazz & Music Festival will celebrate its 12th edition Aug. 9-11. Since its debut in 2010, the festival — originally known as the Richmond Jazz Festival — has broadened its scope to feature a diverse array of music …
Steampunk exhibition gears up for final days
The Science Museum of Virginia is counting down the final days of its “Discover Steampunk” exhibition, set to close Sunday, Aug. 18. The interactive showcase, which has been entertaining visitors since February, offers a unique blend of art, science and …
Richmond musicians receive $12,500 from Newlin Music Prize
The Newlin Music Prize has awarded $12,500 to 40 Richmond area musicians, recognizing past winners and nominees from its inception in 2022. This distribution follows an increase in prize money for the 2024 award and honor artists from previous years.
Library of Virginia names finalists for 2024 Literary Awards
The Library of Virginia recently announced the 12 finalists for its 27th Annual Virginia Literary Awards.. This year’s finalists represent a broad range of genres, highlighting the Commonwealth’s vibrant literary culture.
Juicy fun awaits at Watermelon Festival
The 42nd Annual Carytown Watermelon Festival, presented by Publix, returns to Richmond on Sunday, Aug. 11, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
