A Short History of a Peculiar System

Jack R. Johnson 10.2024

Nothing to Fear

Fran Withrow 10.2024

 

Prabir Mehta On the Language of the Cosmos

Prabir Mehta clung to his mother’s hand as they made their way through the bustle of the Ahmedabad Market. He was no more than five at the time and could hear music everywhere. A herd of cars, congested in traffic, blasted five or six different music styles simultaneously, as if competing. Hindus and Buddhists sang their prayers, and even in those rare quiet places you would almost always hear somewhere in the distance the rhythmic pulse of a sitar. In the family home, Prabir would sit on the kitchen floor from the time he was three and beat on pots and pans in imitation of the tabla his uncle played. He looked up to his mother, and she smiled down on him and squeezed his small hand. And then they began to sing classical Hindi songs in unison. 

By Charles McGuigan 10.2024

 
 

Happening now in the community:

In Memory of Pete Heiberger

10.2024

Pete Heiberger, a long-time Northside resident, died on September 4. He is survived by his spouse, Sonni Gittelman, and five children—Zoe Graves, Katherine Heiberger, Michael Heiberger, Sam Heiberger and Ben Heiberger. Pete was a carpenter, a project manager, an artist, and a photographer. In a former life he was a moose, and in his next chapter on this physical plane he will be a sandpiper.

 

The Great Pumpkin Patch Benefits Local Refugees 

10.2024

Ginter Park United Methodist Church, located at the corner of Laburnum and Seminary Avenue, is home to the Great Pumpkin Patch through Halloween. This ongoing event will feature story time with the Richmond Fire Department, movie night, campfire & chili, harvest market, cultural diversity day, and other fun and free events for the whole family. 

 

VA Rep Reaches Goal To Remain Open

10.2024

After Virginia Repertory Theatre (VA Rep) announced it was on the verge of closing its doors for more than 1,300 folks donated some $600,000, the amount the theatre company needed to remain in business. 

Managing Director, Klaus Schuller, states “We don’t take this gift lightly,” says Klaus Schuller, the theatre’s managing director. “Raising funds is hard work, but now we have even harder work to do.  We need to re-imagine ourselves.  We need to rebuild Virginia Rep from the ground up, instilling rigor, transparency, and sustainability into everything we do.”

Antique Village Celebrates 53 Years

10.2024

Antique Village in Hanover County opened Thanksgiving Day 1971. It was the inspiration of the late W. N. “”Billy” Fulwider. Patterned after the antique malls in Pennsylvania, Antique Village was the first multi-dealer antiques and collectibles mall in Central Virginia. It continues to lead the way—53 years later—under the ownership of Joan Rucker and Manager Joe Lipscombe.

 

New Paintings by Ted Randler at Eric Schindler Gallery

10.2024


An exhibition of recent paintings by Ted Randler titled “If Your Colors Were Like My Dreams” opens 7 till 9pm on October 25 at Eric Schindler Gallery. The exhibit runs through the end of November. 

 

Richmond Folk Festival Celebrating 20 Years


The Richmond Folk Festival, Richmond’s most beloved annual event, returns September 27 through 29, celebrating its 20th anniversary. Each year the festival, held on the banks of the James River at Tredegar, attracts more than 200,000 people.

 

“Gifts of Family Traditions” Art Show at Black Iris Social Club

09.2024

A group show, titled “Honoring Our Gifts of Family Tradition,” opens October 4 from 6pm till 9pm at Black Iris Social Clum. This exhibit features colorful works in paint and fabric by Catherine Venable, Sharon Leahman, Acie Brown, and Sarah Savoy. It chronicles the profound impact of family traditions that shape us and give our lives depth.

 

43rd Street Festival of the Arts

08.2024

This year’s festival will take place from 10 till 4 on September 14 on West 43rd Street on Richmond’s Southside.

Seventy-five regional artists and craftsmen will show and sell their work on the streets. Proceeds benefit CARITAS. Original works of art will be available for purchase and exhibitors will be on hand to discuss and their work. Live music provided by The Grateful Dads, Tin Can Fish Band, and Janet Martin.

 

Monthly Music Lineup at Northside Grille

10.2024

Here’s a monthly list of bands and events hosted by Northside’s leading music venue—Northside Grille. 

October 20, The Biologics; October 24, Megasoma and 3 Sheets to The Wind; October 30, Mackenzie Roark; Halloween October 31, Brandon Wayne and His Lonesome Drifters;  November 1, First Friday Karaoke; November 2, Los Hermanos Alcarenas; November 3, Mike Lucas;  November 6, Katie Teardrop and Bobby;  November 7, The Hitchhikers; November 8, The Illbillys; November 9, Tarrant; November 10, The Fret Brothers; November 13, John Candeed; November 14, First Animal Response Team; November 15, Live Rockabilly with The Flea Bops; November 16, The Boulevardiers; November 17, Jazz with The John Bradberry Trio; November 20, Roger Carroll Band; November 21, Jonathan Meadows Trio; November 22, Carmen Ann and the Lowdown Gamblers.

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A Historic Policing Problem

By Jack R Johnson

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