VMFA appoints Wai Yee Chiong new curator of East Asian art
The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts has named Wai Yee Chiong, Ph.D., as its new E. Rhodes and Leona B. Carpenter Curator of East Asian Art, following an international search. She began her new role on Oct. 10
Theater community honors standout productions at 17th annual Artsies
Richmond Triangle Players and Firehouse Theatre dominated the 17th annual Richmond Theatre Community Circle Awards, or Artsies, with Firehouse taking home 13 awards and the Triangle/ Firehouse co-production of “A Strange Loop” earning six honors, including Best Musical and Best …
ICA names new leaders in curatorial and exhibitions
The Institute for Contemporary Art at Virginia Commonwealth University has promoted two longtime staff members to leadership roles designed to strengthen the museum’s exhibitions and programming.
Explore the power of poison at the Science Museum of Virginia
Visitors at the Science Museum of Virginia are stepping into a world where danger meets fascination.
InLight celebrates future North stars with ‘Super!Giant!Jump!Star!’
“InLight 2025: Super!Giant!Jump!Star!” the grand premiere of artist George Ferrandi’s multidisciplinary project “Jump!Star!” will be held Friday and Saturday at Abner Clay Park. The free public event runs from 7 to 11 p.m. both nights at 200 W. Clay St.
‘Black Beyond Borders’ dives into diaspora life with DIY spirit
Ebony Walden is taking the global Black experience into her own hands — and onto the screen.
Richmonders to join nationwide ‘No Kings II’ protests Saturday
Richmond will host one of over 2,000 planned protests nationwide against the actions of the Trump administration Saturday, when local and state residents gather in the city for the No Kings II event.
Roland Martin to lead VSU voter engagement event
Journalist and political commentator Roland Martin will visit Virginia State University on Thursday, Oct. 16 as part of Trojan Voter Week.
Folk Festival to feature ‘Riverlore’ films, discussion
The Richmond Folk Festival will highlight Virginia’s rivers this year with a special film screening and launch party on Thursday, Oct. 9, ahead of the festival, which runs Friday through Sunday, Oct. 10-12, at Brown’s Island and the downtown riverfront.
‘Gabriel Gathering’ to honor enslaved rebellion leader
Supporters of efforts to reclaim and memorialize Richmond’s Shockoe Bottom district will gather Friday, Oct. 10, for the 23rd annual Gabriel Gathering.
ICA at VCU rolls out fall slate of artist talks and performances
The Institute for Contemporary Art at Virginia Commonwealth University is opening its fall season with an expanded schedule of artist talks, performances, film screenings and a new chef residency.
Virtual talk to explore roots of Confederate monuments
The Library of Virginia will host a free virtual talk at noon Wednesday, Oct. 8, featuring Donovan Schaefer, a Virginia Humanities fellow, on his research project “Nationalism & Cosmopolitanism in the Creation of Richmond’s Confederate Monuments.” Registration is required at …
RVA East End Festival set for MLK Jr. Middle School
Richmond will celebrate its homegrown musical talent at the RVA East End Festival on Saturday, Sept. 27 from noon to 7 p.m. at Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School.
Black chefs to take center stage during barbecue, fish fry
When you examine the flavors and history of food in the United States, one thing becomes clear: Large swaths of American cuisine as we know it today — particularly that of the South — are indelibly marked by the contributions …
Virginia authors celebrated at library’s Literary Awards
Seven authors received the Library of Virginia’s 28th annual Virginia Literary Awards on Friday at the state library’s annual dinner and gala.
