Totally Richmond

An Interview with Andrew Necci of RVAMag

I recently had the pleasure of sitting down with Andrew Necci, Editor and Chief of RVAMag and RVAMag.com and we dished the dirt on Richmond music, Richmond life, and I learned a lot.   Seriously.  That dude knows a little bit about everything.  In addition to his vast knowledge, he happens to be super nice and super cool, and he didn’t care... [Read more of this review]

VibrAlign Offers Alignment Systems and Vibration Solutions to Richmond

What does that mean, you wonder?  Well, many companies and industries depend on machines.  Machines use shafts and belts and other pieces and parts to function.  VibrAlign is a company, based here in Richmond, that is devoted to precision regarding the bits and pieces that make machines work the way they should. Since 1983, VibrAlign has been committed... [Read more of this review]

An Interview with Nathan Cushing of RVANews

I’m a person who often speaks before I think.  I recently finished my Master’s degree at VCU, and thinking back to sitting in class, I realized that I must have come off, if not like a complete weirdo, at least a little random.  On a good day, my comments seemed like a spontaneous stream of consciousness thing that would eventually lead... [Read more of this review]

Richmond’s Todd Raviotta

I recently had the pleasure and privilege of sitting down with Todd Raviotta – an educator, filmmaker, and photographer here in Richmond.  What follows is our talk, transcribed as word-for-word as I can make it.  Because the guy can turn a phrase, and I don’t want to leave anything out. Todd by Ian Graham Q:  You’re a director, editor,... [Read more of this review]

Fence Me In – Richmond’s Fencing Experts

For affordable and quality fencing in Richmond, Virginia, you should check out Fence Me In.  Rather than going into a lot of mumbo-jumbo about who started Fence Me In and when, let’s look at some facts about this company.  Choosing the type of fence you want is hard enough, but finding a company who builds it right for a price you can afford... [Read more of this review]

The Virginia State Capitol Building – the Most Visible Richmond Landmark

The Virginia State Capitol was not always centered on Richmond, VA but has been moved from several locations within the Commonwealth as times and needs dictated.  Today, the most visible landmark in Richmond if the majestic grandeur of the State Capitol Building, sitting atop Shockoe Hill, a dominating position which once overlooked the falls on the... [Read more of this review]

The Richmond Institute of Burlesque

A recent addition to Richmond’s dance community has me (and a bunch of other people) all atwitter.  The Richmond Institute of Burlesque opened its doors and now we all have the opportunity (if not the talent) to dance all sexy with the best of them. Dolli Holliday Twilight Images by Melody Smith Deepa De Jour Photo by Stereo Vision Photography Skye... [Read more of this review]

Elephants and Giraffes Children’s Boutique

Julee Evans started out her career in children’s clothing as a sales rep for Kelly’s Kids.  Now she has opened her own boutique called Elephants and Giraffes Children’s Boutique.  Located in the Westbury Shopping Center, Elephants and Giraffes specializes in monogrammed and appliqued clothing and is so full of cute – they sell... [Read more of this review]

Carytown Burgers and Fries

I’ve been trying to spend a little more time in Carytown lately.  On a nice sunny day, there are few nicer things to do than to walk around our cute, cool, funky little shopping district.  I was there with my mom, and we were both pretty hungry.  I asked what she was in the mood for, and she said she was craving a cheeseburger.  How fortuitous,... [Read more of this review]

Haunted Richmond – A Handful of Richmond Ghosts, Part 2

Continued, because Richmond has so many cool ghost stories that we just can’t stop.  We told you about the Executive Mansion ghost, and about the ghosts at The Old Stone House, but we left out some of the most famous Richmond ghosts of all.  Not to deprive you, here you go. The Church Hill Tunnel In the early 1870′s, the C & O Railway... [Read more of this review]

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