Library exhibition showcases lives rebuilt after prison
Multiple voices, once silenced behind prison walls, now echo through the halls of Richmond’s Main Library. The newly opened exhibition “Virginia Needs a Second Chance” turns the spotlight on prison justice advocates and the former inmates who’ve defied societal expectations, …
Concert series continues at Main Street Station
The City’s Department of Public Works kicked off its free “Music at Main” concert series at Main Street Station on Sept. 5 with a performance by Soul Expressions. The series will continue with two more shows Sept. 12 and Sept. …
Pre-production on a Richmond 34 film underway
Pre-production has begun on a film depicting the Richmond 34, a group of Virginia Union University students who were arrested in 1960 for staging a sit-in at a lunch counter of the Thalhimers department store in Richmond.
Summer snapshots
As the Richmond area buzzed with activity this summer, not every noteworthy event made it to our front pages. This photo spread offers a glimpse into some of the life beyond our headlines.
EcoFest comes to James A. Buzzard River Education Center
The James River Association will host its first James River EcoFest on Sept. 7, offering a day of river-based activities and environ- mental education. The event, scheduled from 1 to 6 p.m., will take place at the recently opened James …
Folk Festival drops performance schedule for 20th anniversary
The Richmond Folk Festival returns for its 20th anniversary Sept. 27 through 29, with a weekend packed with performances, cultural displays and community engagement. The festival, one of Virginia’s largest events, is expected to draw more than 200,000 attendees to …
Local talent takes center stage at RVA East End Festival
The RVA East End Festival has announced its lineup for Sept. 21, featuring headliners Victor Haskins & Skein and James “Saxsmo” Gates. The free, family-friendly event will run from noon to 9 p.m. at Chimborazo Park.
Award-winning author Meg Medina to speak at VCU
Meg Medina, a celebrated author and the National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature, will give a lecture at Virginia Commonwealth University this month. Medina, who won the John Newbery Medal in 2019, will discuss creative storytelling and its role in …
VMHC hosts history symposium
The Virginia Museum of History & Culture hosts the Conrad M. Hall Symposium for Virginia History 9:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Sept. 7. The event, designed for historians and the public, will offer a full day of presentations centered …
Latin Jazz and Salsa Festival sets the stage for unity
Luis “Sweet Lou” Hidalgo is known on Richmond’s radio airwaves as “The Voice of Latin Jazz.” He’s the founder of the Richmond Latin Jazz and Salsa Festival and the owner of Master and Sons Plumbing company. Hidalgo also is a …
Killer Mike among panelists for University of Richmond event
The University of Richmond will host a panel discussion on the future of free expression, featuring rapper Killer Mike among the panelists.
Tourism Foundation honors Black culture contributors
The Richmond Region Tourism Foundation recognized individuals and organizations for their contributions to Black tourism and culture at the inaugural BLK RVA Community Awards.
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.
