Fans of 90s alternative music would be wise to catch Middle Class Rut’s Monday night show at the National. They’re opening for 30 Seconds to Mars, so staying for the headliner can be optional, but the duo of Zack Lopez (guitarist/vocals) and Sean Stockham (drums, vocals) is guaranteed to rock your world with their large …
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Monday, December 27th, 2010
WWKD With Snow, Glitter, Decemberween, a New Year’s Party and Mexican Food?
Mon., Dec. 27 – 6-7:30- Holiday Glitter Walking Tour - Led by Valentine Richmond History Center, the combination history and holiday lights tour is the best way to appreciate the unique look of our grandest street at Christmastime. Bringing a flashlight is recommended, especially with the snow and ice everywhere right now. Meets at the Lee …
Thursday, December 16th, 2010
Last Call: Dreaming of a PBR Christmas
Richmond loves PBR! We only have a few shirts left, so grab yours today before they are all gone and give a unique and fun Christmas gift that toasts PBR and RVA! Pay using the PayPal button below or send us an email to info@rcrva.com. 100% Cotton – Sizes: L and XL Sizes Large Extra …
Saturday, December 11th, 2010
One Tiny Little Basement Restaurant Perfect for Englishman
Take one tiny little basement restaurant. Remove two booths and replace with one band. Stir in a recording engineer to capture the performance and post it online. Add at least one photographer to provide visuals to go with the sound recording. Yield: Live at Ipanema. This year and a half old music series has hosted …
Tuesday, December 7th, 2010
WWKD: Playing with Tartantulas, Pharmacists, and The Englishman
Tues, Dec. 7 – 8:00- VCU Symphony Orchestra at the Singleton Center- Expect an evening of stellar music by Bernstein, Copland and Mozart by VCU’s best. And at only $5 a ticket, this is one of the best deals in town. Tues., Dec. 7 – 9:00- SCUO and the Jason Scott Quintet at the Camel- …
Monday, November 29th, 2010
WWKD After Thanksgiving?
Tues, Nov 30 – 8:00- VCU Jazz Orchestra II at the Singleton Center – This group of up and coming student musicians is directed by Brian Wooten, he of No BS Brass Band and Omback notoriety, so expect Hooten’s usual musical enthusiasm and professionalism to come through in this evening of jazz performance. Wed., Dec. …
Monday, November 8th, 2010
WWKD – From “F**cking A” to Makeout Creek and Dangerous Liasions
Karen’s Calendar for the week: Mon., Nov 8 – 7:30 – F*cking A at Firehouse Theater – This Readers’ Theater production is a riff on Hawthorne’s “The Scarlet Letter” so you can expect a bad girl, judgmental types and repentance and, given the title, an updating of the classic. Wonder what font the “A” will …
Friday, November 5th, 2010
First Fridays: From Tattooed Women to a Community Altar for the Dead
Sigh, if only every Friday was an Art Walk First Friday. But until that is the case, make the most of this month’s lineup which offers everything from tattooed women to a community altar for the dead. Intrigued? Read on. Gallery 5: Memento Mori, an exhibition of contemporary art exploring death and afterlife. The exhibit …
Tuesday, October 26th, 2010
Karen’s Dish on Restaurant Week
Editor’s Note: Apologies for the delay in getting this posted. It’s coming, it’s coming! Next week is Restaurant Week in RVA and who can resist a three-course meal for only $25.10? Especially when $2.10 of every meal goes to the Central Virginia Food Bank. Actually, some of the people who tend to resist Restaurant Week …
Monday, October 25th, 2010
Halloween? Try HallowBEER!
An at Mekong is getting a leg up on Halloween with his HALLOBEER Party this Thursday beginning at 8pm. Dress in your best costume, enjoy music by the New Belgians, and try a varitey of Halloween beers including Southern Tier Pump King, Dogfish Head Punkin, Weyerbacher Pumpkin Ale, Heavy Sea Great Pumpkin & Greater Pumpkin (oak aged …