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Glass ‘Pumpkin Patch’ to usher in the fall season in Richmond
By Kathy Chouteau
In the first hint that fall is peeking around the corner, Richmond-based Slow Burn Glass shop has announced the dates for its...
Cigar boxes serve as musical muse for local artist
By Kathy Chouteau
While the pandemic has been unkind to many local businesses, it has inspired the creativity of local artist Steve Zwetsch of Cigar...
Richmond public art to honor Native American shellmound site
By Kathy Chouteau
The bulldozers are out and stirring up dirt in the park on the corner of Pierson Avenue and South 27th Street in...
East Brother Beer Co. to open taproom for outdoor dining
East Brother Beer Co. has announced that it plans to open its taproom for outdoor dining starting Friday, Aug. 21.
"Due to the limited space...
Sneak peak at The Factory, opening Aug. 7
By Kathy Chouteau
The Standard stopped by The Factory on Tuesday for a sneak peek as the staff put the finishing touches on the bar...
Rosie Rally goes virtual, welcomes tribute videos
By Kathy Chouteau
In a show of the indefatigable “We Can Do It” spirit, Rosie the Riveter Trust and the Rosie the Riveter/WWII Home Front...
RAC’s ‘Date Night’ brings couples together for online art fun
By Kathy Chouteau
Love in the time of COVID can be challenging, especially when it comes to dating. Thankfully, the Richmond Art Center’s (RAC) latest...
‘Soul Rap’ adds reason to rhymes
By Mike Kinney
Soul Rap Psychology could not be released to the world at a better time. Amidst the turmoil of a global pandemic, national...
BAMPFA exhibit features late Richmond artist Rosie Lee Tompkins
By Kathy Chouteau
A virtual exhibition at the Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive (BAMPFA) is looking back at the prolific work of a...
The Factory bar sets opening date
By Kathy Chouteau
The long-awaited opening of The Factory is afoot. The ownership team behind Richmond’s newest neighborhood bar, located at 12517 San Pablo Ave....
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A healthy dose of nature: ‘Park Rx Day’ comes to Nicholl Park
By Kathy Chouteau
Got something that ails you? The City of Richmond’s Community Services/Recreation Department has just the remedy: A day outside at Nicholl Park.
It’s all...
Volunteers clean and adopt Humphrey Playlot on Earth Day
By Kathy Chouteau
Volunteers fanned out along the perimeter of Humphrey Playlot in Richmond on Earth Day, pulling weeds, picking up trash and sprucing up...
New park eyed for Pullman neighborhood
Richmond is considering buying a vacant lot at South 27th Street and Florida Avenue to build a new park and playground for the Pullman...