North of the James

Concentration Camps

Jack R. Johnson 07.2025

“Poets Square: A Memoir in Thirty Cats”

Fran Withrow 07.2025

Richmond Is Doing Lines Now

Fayeruz Regan 07.2025

Linda Caruthers: Founder of Pink Chair Project RVA

Some of the most important journeys we ever take are often ones that we didn’t want to make in the first place. They might be fraught with wrong turns, and aimless wanderings, and breakdowns in godforsaken landscapes, so we can arrive at a destination we didn’t even want to visit. But along the way we might meet people who change us, lead us toward a compassion that extends well beyond ourselves and our immediate neighbors, making the arrival worth the trip.

By Charles McGuigan 07.2025

Maine: Where The World Is Young

Materialists

Vacant Lot At 1407Avondale

Peter Hoffman Kimball On His All-Signed ASL Film

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Solar Observations Recent Artwork by Charles B-R McGuigan at Stir Crazy

A total of 20 drawings in a variety of mediums will be on display at Stir Crazy Cafe through August. Titled Solar Observations, each piece of art offers a different interpretation of our nearest star—the Sun. All original pieces by Charles B-R Mcguigan are framed and for sale at $15.00 each.

Monthly Music Lineup At Northside Grille

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

July 25, Thee Old Night; July 26, Armistead’s Armi; July 27, Kofi Shepsu; July 30, Ramona Martinez; July 31, Say Less Brass Band; August 1, First Fridays Karaoke; August 2, Clubb Tubb presents: Giant Squid; August 3, Mike Lucas; August 6, RVA Song Swap w/ Jonathan Facka, Mackenzie Roark, & Ian Blackwood; August 8, Lucky Has Fallen; August 9, The Embalmers; August 10, John Bradberry; August12, Memphis Lightning Strikes Twice: Hotter Than Hell Tour; August 13, Roger Carroll; August 14, Rumble Trio; August 15, The Highwater; August 16, Ramona & The Holy Smokes; August 17, Mackenzie Roark, Prabir, and Paulo Franco; August 21, McVizzy; August 22, Karaoke w/ Mackenzie Roark; August 23, Rockabilly Surf Rumble: Aaron & the Bowties w/ members of The Flea Bops vs. Red Hot Lava Men; and August 24,Taylor Hollingsworth (Dial Back Sound Recording Artist) w/ Andy Cobb.

Northside Grille

1217 Bellevue Avenue

Richmond VA 23227

CVWMA Recycling Far Exceeds State Requirements

07.2025

Central Virginia recycled 623,451 tons, or 58.6%, of solid waste generated in 2024, according to the Central Virginia Waste Management Authority, the public-service authority charged with tracking the region's recycling activity. Virginia requires the region to recycle at least 25% of its solid waste each year, and Central Virginia far exceeded that amount.

Yard and wood waste, which is composted or chipped into mulch, was the top recycled material in 2024, with 240,501 tons. Metal made up 174,545 tons. Cardboard, paper, cans, bottles and containers accounted for 150,181 tons.

Legally Blonde:The Musical At Jennison Family Theatre

07.2025

St. Catherine’s School, in partnership with arts to ALL and West End Academy of Dance will present Legally Blonde: The Musical from July 31 through August 2 at the Love Jennison Family Theatre.

Directed by Brendan Kennedy and choreographed by Lisa Rumbauskas, with music direction by Heidi Taylor, the production promises to delight with dynamic dance numbers, memorable songs, and an empowering story.

Tickets are available at https://www.st.catherines.org/arts/box-office