Lewis Ginter showcases Indian traditions
Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden hosted a celebration of Diwali on Saturday, Oct. 26, drawing visitors to experience India’s festival of lights.
RVA Fashion Week ends fall showcase, shifts focus to spring events
Richmond Fashion Week (RVAFW) recently announced it will end its Fall showcase and focus exclusively on spring events, bringing its long-running biannual format to a close after 16 years.
Will Downing returns for VUU homecoming with memories and music
Virginia Union University alumnus Will Downing will close out the weeklong homecoming festivities with a performance at the Greater Richmond Convention Center on Sunday, Nov. 3.
Virginia Holocaust Museum unveils interactive exhibit
The Virginia Holocaust Museum recently announced the opening of “Dimensions in Testimony,” a permanent exhibition featuring interactive Holocaust survivor biographies developed by the USC Shoah Foundation.
Batiste, Jaouad help VCU Massey celebrate 50 years of care
VCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center celebrated its 50th anniversary last Thursday night, raising $6 million and announcing a new endowment to help minority cancer patients access treatment.
Veterans Day Ceremony set for Nov. 11 at Virginia War Memorial
The 68th Annual Commonwealth’s Veterans Day Ceremony will be held 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 11, at the Virginia War Memorial in Richmond. The public, veterans and their families are invited to attend the ceremony.
Baldwin symposium returns to Virginia State with Nikki Giovanni
Virginia State University is set to welcome an extraordinary lineup of scholars, artists, and literary giants for the Second Triennial James Arthur Baldwin International Symposium, headlined by the legendary poet Nikki Giovanni as artist-in-residence.
Step Afrika! weaves Black history and dance traditions
The Step Afrika! company’s collaborative work “The Migration: Reflections on Jacob Lawrence” began in 2011 as a way to explore the roots of the uniquely African American art form of stepping.
Wellness expo offers free health resources, workshops
Radio One Richmond and Anthem HealthKeepers Plus have joined forces to present their first Community Health and Wellness Expo, a free event designed to promote comprehensive wellness approaches for area residents.
Squirrel-O-Ween returns to The Diamond
The Richmond Flying Squirrels will host their annual Squirrel-O-Ween event Friday, Oct. 25, at The Diamond from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Reform Alliance and Roc Nation connect job seekers with open positions at job fair
Reform Alliance and Roc Nation organized a job fair in Richmond that connected job seekers with over 1,500 open positions from various employers last week.
VMFA unveils preliminary designs for major expansion and renovation
The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts revealed preliminary architectural designs for its planned expansion and renovation, showcasing what the museum may look like after its transformative project.
Animated film celebrates Pharrell’s musical journey, hits
Pharrell Williams is deserving of a film that highlights his musical accomplishments. He’s won 13 Grammy Awards, received an Academy Award nomination (“Happy,” from Despicable Me 2), and his productions have sold around 100 million copies worldwide. Surely, if Sean …
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Pharrell Williams: LEGO documentary captures his essence
Pharrell Williams is deserving of a film that highlights his musical accomplishments. He’s won 13 Grammy Awards, received an Academy Award nomination (“Happy,” from *Despicable Me 2*), and his productions have sold around 100 million copies worldwide.
