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Art 180 moving out of Manchester

This is a good news/bad news situation. The good news is that Art 180 is moving into their own bigger, better space in Jackson Ward. The bad news, it isn’t in Manchester. The good news they will continue to provide excellent programs for disadvantaged kid through out the city. The bad news, it isn’t in [...]

A night of Irish music

Randal Bays, Irish fiddle & fingerstyle guitar and Davey Mathias, guitar are playing a local House Concert, Monday April 30th, 7:30 pm Suggested donation: $15-$18.

Spring Bada-Bing craft show is tomorrow

Sunday, April 15th from 11am to 5 pm you should be at Plant Zero to buy awesome hand crafted items at Spring Bada-Bing. The full list of vendors can be found here. We go every year and always leave with at least a couple items. If you want to read Q&A with some of the [...]

Murals coming to the floodwall this weekend

If you want to get technical the RVA Street Art Festival takes place on Shockoe News’ turf but it is so close and such an interesting event I can’t help but share.

Puppets, politics and plays at Dogtown

From the Facebook event page we read that All the Saints is hosting Bread & Puppet‘s newest political puppet show, “The Republic of Cardboard”. An example of Bread & Puppet’s work from a previous show is above.

Patrick Henry Kid Pan Alley Concert on Friday

Kid Pan Alley is about bringing out the song writer, singer, team player and creativity of children.

History of the James River in watercolor and ink

From the Tumblr errthing matters is one panel of a 6-panel piece illustrating the history of the James River. Hit the link or the image to check out the other 5. Which one is your favorite?

O’Toole’s St. Patrick’s Weekend Events

O’Toole’s has always kicked things off the day before St. Patrick’s Day and this year is no different. If I need to tell you to get there early on Saturday and expect a massive crowd, you’re new to the neighborhood so, welcome. Info below is from O’Toole’s Facebook. Friday: Glenn Crone at 5pm, followed by [...]

Tips for TaTas at The Forest on Sunday

From The Forest Facebook page: Sunday Funday at the Forest has just gotten even better…Wes Carpenter will be auctioning off shaving rights for his hair & beard, so if you ever wanted to take a Wack at Wes, Sunday is your Day!!! Tips for Tatas all day!! Drink Specials starting at 10:30, food on the [...]

Fat Tuesday with local churches and No BS Brass Band

The Hills and Heights neighborhood churches (Forest Hill Presbyterian, Good Shepherd Episcopal, Westover Hills United Methodist, Bethany Christian, Westover Baptist, Jahnke Rd Baptist, and Woodland Heights Baptist) are sponsoring a Fat Tuesday celebration and parade tomorrow evening at Good Shepherd Episcopal and Forest Hill Presbyterian. Pancakes will be served at Good Shepherd starting at 5:15 pm (with [...]

Legend turns 18 and is throwing a party

Sunday, 2/19 at 3:00 PM put on your drinking responsibly hats and head to Legend for the their 18th Anniversary Party. From 3-9pm, $20 at the door (will include beverage and food tickets*), $12 for under 21, and $5 for under 12 and Designated Drivers. Live music featuring Tough Deal and special guest, There will [...]

Southbank gets no respect

Notice anything interesting in the picture above? It is a FourSquare list of great places to visit in RVA. For those not up to speed on FourSquare it is an smartphone app that allows you to check it to various locations and receive point and virtual badges. Upon checking in often you will see recommendations, [...]

ART 180 Open Studio Series: Spotlighting the Spectacular Young Talent of Richmond

From the website; Celebrate the artists from ART 180’s fall 2011-12 programs as they work to create change in our community. The three intimate gatherings of the annual Open Studio Series are held at locations across Richmond. Each event highlights different visual art projects and performances, and offers the chance to listen closely to the [...]

Free parking to disappear at Art Works

Less than good news reported by Style Weekly. Starting 1/16 if you head down to Art Works or Plant Zero to work in a studio or check out one of the many events, plan to pay if you usually park in the big lot next to Art Works. The addition of pay parking has Glenda Kotchish, co-owner [...]

Westover Hills Library Winterfest 2012

This Saturday (1/21) morning from 10-12, join the folks at the Westover Hills Library for entertainment, crafts, refreshments, and prizes. Jonathan the Juggler and Shirley and her Exotic Birds will be there. Check it out and while you’re there check out some books.

Manchester Gallery Hosting RVA Photography Exhibition

From 12 12 Gallery email an opportunity for all you inspiring photogs out there. 12 12 GALLERY announces an open call to all artists working with any photographic process to submit entries for its Richmond Photography Exhibition. Photographs taken in the Richmond, Virginia metropolitan area are eligible for entry; reference to the specific location may [...]

Pay Your Cosmic Debt At Art Karma Thursday

12/1 — Plant Zero Event Space 7 — 10 PM The H&H Cliff Notes on this event are go buy great local products/art/services at a silent auction to help out a great local organization and have a great time doing it. See the way I used great 3 times? That means it’s a good time. [...]

$120K Worth Of Art Headed For Manchester Courthouse

The City of Richmond Public Art Commission plans to spend $120,000 on art for the newly renovated Manchester Courthouse. It could be one piece or several but the selection process was open to anyone that can follow directions. All the details are here and the date for submissions was this past Friday.  All the prospective sites [...]

Help Local Students Part II

Thanks to everyone that made helping out a Westover Hills Classroom a success. Let’s see if we can do it again. This time, Lindsey Prather is looking for some musicals. Make a donation at DonorsChoose.Org. Some advocates of music education argue that classroom music should focus completely on music. While I agree that music has [...]

Richmond Waldorf School Fest of Fall

Saturday, October 8th, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., join Richmond Waldorf School Fest of Fall for a day of family fun including: Waldorf Demos, Puppet Shows, Children’s Crafts, Live Music, Hot Lunch, The Dessert Cafe, Cake Walks, The Acorn Shop, The Rainbow Room. New this year – 17 Animal Petting Zoo, Pony Rides and [...]

Billy The Kid At Crossroads on Saturday

After completing a 7 date tour of the Southeast with her RVA based band The Southside Boys (including our pal Pedro Aida). Billy The Kid from Vancouver B.C. will be gracing the floor at Crossroads for a special intimate solo performance. Kicking things off will be good friend and Southbank local Paulo Franco. Hope to [...]

Music In The Park Sunday

This Sunday, September 18th, is the make up show for Southern Blues, whose gig on 8/21 was rained out. Music kicks off at 5 and wraps up at 7 right outside the old stone house in Forest Hill Park. Music in the Park’s last show is on October 9th with The Faculty Lounge Lizards (old-school [...]

Get Your Art On 43rd Street

Looters Beware

The story behind this image is much less scary than the title. An artist wanted a canvas and his dad a local business owner obliged. The business owner doesn’t own a shotgun and is not lying in wait. Do you know where it is?

Knitorious M.E.G Hits Semmes

Our resident guerrilla artist has left her yarn mark yet again.

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