North of the James

On Presidential Immunity

Jack R. Johnson 05.2024

“Alfie & Me”

Fran Withrow 05.2024

The Best Hiking Neighborhoods in RVA

Fayeruz Regan 05.2024

Liberate Your Lawn!

In the enclosed side yard of my boyhood home on the Isle of Palms, I was lying on a bed of grass staring into a flawless blue sky. The only interruption to this field of vibrant blue was a single white cloud that moved leisurely to the east, heading toward the Atlantic. I breathed deeply of new-mown grass that was tinged with the pleasant sweetness of gasoline, and I could hear the sputtering of the lawnmower and the whirr of its blade.

By Charles McGuigan 05.2024

Nick Sharp: A Human Singularity

Bellevue Porchella Held 4/20/24

Once Upon A Vine and Stir Crazy Celebrating 20 Years on MacArthur

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NORTH of the JAMES 2023 Virginia Press Association Awards

NORTH OF THE JAMES magazine won multiple awards in a trifecta for design, writing, and photography from the Virginia Press Association at this year’s conference held earlier this month.

NORTH OF THE JAMES wishes to congratulate all journalists, photographers and designers across the Commonwealth who were also recognized for their hard work, and commitment to a free press in an era when certain politicians routinely attack the Fourth Estate.

RVA Clay Studio Tour, Coming Soon

05.2024

The RVA Clay Studio Tour is coming up on the first two days of June. You’re invited to take a self-guided tour of Richmond's diverse clay community. Over 20 clay studios throughout Richmond and the surrounding area will be open to the public with 50 clay artisans showing off their work and studio space.

“Time Beings” by Blythe King At Eric Schindler Gallery

05.2024

Recent collages by Blythe King will be on display at Eric Schindler Gallery through June 14.

According to the artist, “I'm starting to see my collages as visual diagrams of Zen meditation. My work shows activity within an expansive field. The portraits visualize thinking in the midst of our originally radiant, naturally awakened mind.

May Faire At Waldorf

05.2024

Richmond Waldorf School hosted its annual May Faire on Saturday, May 4. A morning of traditional maypole dancing was followed by a large family-friendly fair full of flower crowns, tie-dye, a baby animal petting zoo, homemade bbq, and lots more. Over 300 attendees from the Waldorf community as well as our Northside neighbors helped to raise funds for the RWS students and also share the spirit of spring with the community.

Music At Northside Grille

05.2024

Here’s a the monthly list of band to perform at Northside’s leading music venue—Northside Grille.

May17, High Frequencies; May18, Janet Martin; May19, Hungry Hard Luck Heroes; May22, Nucleus Trio; May 23, Party Favors; May 24, Carmen Anne & The Lowdown Gamblers; May 25. Ramona & The Holy Smokes; May 26, Prabit; May29, Tarrant 2 Piece; May30, Brandon Wayne & His Lonesome Drifters; May31, Lucky Stiffs; June 1, The Ex-Patriots; June 2, Mike Lucas; June 5, Roger Carroll; June 6, Armistead’s Army; June 7, First Friday Karaoke; June 8, Jimmy Rushing; June 9, Susan Greenbaum; June 12, Andy Cobb; June 13, Tarrant; June 14, Mike Gales; June 15, Jonathan Meadows; and June 16, Janet Martin.

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