Fun, Friendly, Folk in Richmond
Samuel Goodrich, Contributing Writer One of Richmond’s largest celebrations of culture, art and music took place earlier this month. With more than twenty musical groups, multiple vendors and an endless amount of local food, the Richmond Folk Festival was packed with things to do for its 11th year. The streets were filled people of all ages […]
RAW: TJ Sewer and RVA art culminate
Adriel Velazquez Contributing Writer A RAW Art Showcase in Richmond highlighted works from fashion designer TJ Sewer, along with some local Richmond artists and performers last Thursday. On Oct. 8, RAW hosted the event, “Merge,” at the Hippodrome in Richmond. The event featured local talent in visual art, fashion, music, performance, film, photography, hair and […]
The American Muslim community matters
Mainstream media has failed the American Muslim population once again. In a nation that prides itself on being a melting pot of hundreds of cultures, ethnicities and religions, its representation of the diverse community is lackluster.
VCU celebrates Black History Month
The Office of Multicultural Student Affairs is helping to celebrate Black History Month with various events, talks, forums, discussions and symposiums.
A taste of outer space at RVACon
Richmond’s artistic culture will embrace pop culture at the second-annual RVACon during the weekend starting Oct. 24.
The VCU Salon, improving performances
Artists are giving audiences the chance to peer into their creative process, opening the floor to discussion immediately following their performance.
Students make art out of intimate wear
During the fall reading days, some students will spend their time with family, friends or a much neglected textbook. Others will spend time with a hot glue gun, feathers and the eye of a needle.
Photo-film workshops Make it Work
Members of the community will create handmade projects and inspiring images through in-depth workshops offered by VCU.
Inktober challenges artists to find daily inspiration
The VCU artistic community always pushes the limits of what it can achieve. Inktober, a national monthlong ink illustrating challenge, is another platform local illustrators are using to improve their skills and connect their art with social media.
Students, faculty join for annual Fall Jazz Festival
Originally held to honor benefactor W.E. Singleton, the annual Fall Jazz Festival will return Oct. 9 featuring performances by Jazz Orchestras I and II and VCU Jazz faculty.