Proposed “Super League” illustrates elitism and corruption within European football
The future of European football is in limbo after a Nov. 2 report by the German publication Der Spiegel detailed a secretive plan among a handful of the continent’s most powerful clubs to establish a “Super League.” Unbeknownst to the typical American sports fan, European club football is, collectively, the most powerful and extensive sporting […]
Ram in Action: Rafael Andrade Santos
Responsible for six of the Rams’ 12 game-winning goals as a senior in 2017, midfielder Rafael Andrade Santos is headed to play at the professional level after a three-year career with the Black and Gold, earning numerous accolades over the course of his career. Those titles include Atlantic 10 Offensive Player of the Year and […]
“Creed II”: close to a TKO
Samuel Goodrich, Staff Writer “Creed II” has a lot to live up to, like Adonis Creed himself. While the film falls into the traps of its very nature as a sequel, it’s still a highly entertaining and thoughtful movie that is worth the watch for fans of the series. “Creed” was a surprise critical and […]
“I Throw My Body on This Hot Pile”: Gallery showcases abstract work from several artists
Andrew Ringle, Contributing Writer Eleven artists assembled to explore humanity, time and space in the exhibit “I Throw My Body on This Hot Pile,” offering a unique selection of artistic voices and mediums through lucid storytelling, collecting odd stories and obscure visual concepts. The exhibit is well worth making the climb to the top floor […]
What’s happening: events calendar
See something Ice Cream Social: A Family Affair Friday, Nov. 30 Join Ice Cream Support Group, a creative platform for QTPOC, in a night filled with music and dancing. There will be five performances including two DJs from Baltimore, DJ Abdu Ali and Trillnatured; Richmond DJs Baby Momo and DJ Des. DJ Archangel, formerly known […]
Bizarre Market offers unique, handmade holiday gifts
Alexandra Zernik, Contributing Writer In a small upstairs room of Chop Suey Books in Carytown, a vast collection of handmade products lines the walls for the annual Bizarre Market — a holiday season pop-up event held from Nov. 23 to Dec. 24. “[The motivation behind the event is] to showcase the genius of the Richmond […]
Colorful corner bar Flora closes its doors after two years
Katie Bashista, Spectrum Editor After two years of DJ sets, album release parties, open mics and ABBA nights, Flora closed Nov. 17. The Mexican restaurant located on Lombardy Street opened in March 2017 after taking over the spot from Balliceaux, an upscale restaurant and bar. Flora caught locals’ eyes with its colorful, floral design painted on […]
A hardcore farewell to Strange Matter
Ada Romano, Contributing Writer Strange Matter’s last hardcore show Nov. 17 marked an end to the venue’s nearly 10-year run as a staple of the Richmond music scene as the facility’s closure date nears. Since the genre was formed in the late 1970s, hardcore has been an outlet for people looking to let loose either through […]
Experimental band finds niche in Richmond
Walter Chidozie Anyanwu, Contributing Writer Earlier this year at his home on Parkwood Avenue, Matt Lee — also known as Stretch Beats — decided to blend his creative talents with fellow artists and friends to set up an art collective. With members from different walks of life, Parkwood Ave. boasts a mix of dissimilar musicians and […]
Cozy new restaurant opens in Jackson Ward
Aliviah Jones, Contributing Writer A new Jackson Ward social cafe — named after rhythm and blues artist Maxwell’s first album “Maxwell’s Urban Hang Suite” — opened at the end of last month, joining the ranks of a number of social spaces in Richmond. Entrepreneur Kelli Lemon, founder of Urban Hang Suite, had thought about opening […]