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From the Iron Triangle to the Grammys, Andre Thierry is the accordion soul king
By Kathy Chouteau
Around three decades ago in the Iron Triangle, a young boy accompanied his grandparents to “la-la” events they helped organize at St....
Indulge your curiosity during a free tour of the Eames Institute
By Kathy Chouteau
Did you know that Richmond plays home to one of the most significant Eames collections in the world?
The Eames Institute of Infinite Curiosity’s...
Richmond council says no to drones for Independence Day celebration
Richmond City Council on Tuesday voted against an idea to use drone shows rather than traditional fireworks during the annual Independence Day celebration, in...
‘Poetry ‘s Everywhere’ at NIAD Art Center
By Kathy Chouteau
NIAD Art Center’s upcoming exhibition “Poetry is Everywhere” is underscored by one resounding premise: “Poetry isn’t just written words. It’s art. Visual...
‘Art of the African Diaspora’ underway in Richmond and beyond
By Kathy Chouteau
The “Art of the African Diaspora” (AOTAD) exhibition, which in its 28th year is the longest running event of its kind in...
Should Richmond replace Independence Day fireworks with drone light shows?
Richmond is looking into whether to replace its annual Independence Day fireworks show with drone light shows as way to reduce air and noise...
‘Four Sight—Four Women, Four Visions’ set for closing reception
By Kathy Chouteau
The Point Richmond Gallery is bidding adieu to its most recent exhibition “Four Sight—Four Women, Four Visions,” with a Closing Reception Sunday,...
Richmond Public Library to screen documentary on John Burris
In honor of Black History Month, Richmond Public Library will host a screening of the documentary "John Burris: Godfather of Police Litigation" inside Richmond...
Richmond filmmaker’s ‘The Envelope’ a love letter to one’s inner critics
By Kathy Chouteau
Richmond independent filmmaker Jayson Johnson is currently working on his latest film, The Envelope, on a topic that’s deeply personal to him:...
Richmond native Keycha Gallon celebrates launch of new book
By Kathy Chouteau
Keycha Gallon, a native of Richmond’s Iron Triangle and CEO and founder of the nonprofit Keyz 2 the Future, is celebrating the...
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BART reports ridership surge amid I-80 closure
BART recorded a combined total of 421,120 trips from Friday, April 17, through Sunday, April 19, representing a 31 percent increase over the same...
Inaugural Bay Area Catfish Challenge coming to San Pablo Reservoir
The first annual Bay Area Catfish Challenge is scheduled to take place on Saturday, May 30, at the San Pablo Reservoir in El Sobrante.
The...
Rich Dish checks in at Flor Hermosa
By Kathy Chouteau
With spring in the air, the Standard set its sights on Flor Hermosa, a coffee shop nestled amid the lush greenscape of...