New Surge Productions: Student filmmakers assemble against industry restrictions
Fabian Fontanez, Contributing Writer As a woman in the film industry, junior Samantha Ratliff said she was often told where she belonged, including “in the kitchen.” In response, she started her own filmmaking club and production company: New Surge Productions. Established last spring, Ratliff said the club provides a space and voice for aspiring and […]
Annual folk festival returns with virtual program, Brown’s Island installation
Grace McOmber, Contributing Writer The second weekend in October typically brings music and community to Brown’s Island as thousands of people gather to attend the Richmond Folk Festival. On Oct. 9, fans will tune into the festival at home — on their radios, televisions and computers. Venture Richmond’s Director of Events Stephen Lecky said he […]
VCU emergency room sees increase in opioid overdoses patients
Aliviah Jones, Capital News Service The pandemic could be driving an increase in opioid overdoses, according to recently published data and insights from people who work in a local treatment center. Virginia Commonwealth University has released a new study that shows a surge in patients at the VCU Medical Center in Richmond who were admitted […]
Local muralists team up to spark discourse on injustice
Ebonique Little, Contributing Writer Strangers are combining different cultures and artistic talents to create murals throughout Richmond that foster conversations about race relations and healing. Artist pairs will complete sixteen murals around the city through the Mending Walls mural project. In response to George Floyd’s death and the resurgence of the Black Lives Matter movement, […]
Local arts group celebrates neurodiverse community of artists, encourages creativity
Claire Darcy, Contributing Writer After living all around the world, from Israel to Romania, artist Andrea Budu-Inspire moved to Richmond to be near a friend. She has been creating art in the area since taking a painting class at the Visual Arts Center of Richmond, and has been involved with local studio Milk River Arts […]