Got something to say? Contribute to Richmond Civic Center art project
A new public art project underway will have phrases written by local residents turned into large-scale, luminous night-time video projections on the walls of Richmond Civic Center, according to Christy Chan, a Richmond-based artist...
Rich Life: Bubbaloo Café
By Kathy Chouteau
You’ve got to love a café that’s named after a couple of adorable dogs.
That’s precisely the case with the Bubbaloo Café, where the owners Gio Gelera and Candice Nguyen named their cafe...
Top current Richmond rappers named in national website
The Richmond rap scene received much love in an article that's bouncing around social media.
The Real Streetz, a website covering urban environments in the U.S., released a list of Top Richmond Rappers.
Such a list...
Young East Richmond Heights festival thriving
By Mike Kinney
Contra Costa County Supervisor John Gioia is one of many local residents impressed at the swift growth of the 3rd Annual East Richmond Heights Arts & Music Festival, which took place Saturday.
"It’s...
East Richmond Heights set for 3rd annual art & music fest
By Mike Kinney
The community will celebrate local art, music and businesses at the family-friendly 3rd Annual East Richmond Heights Art & Music Festival this Saturday, July 6.
More than 25 booths will line the street...
Target to sell cupcakes by Richmond-based Rubicon Bakers
Early this month, all 117 Target stores in Northern California will begin selling eight varieties of cupcakes, including three vegan options, made by Richmond's social-mission company, Rubicon Bakers.
Based at 154 S. 23rd St., Rubicon...
County Library offering free BART tickets for museum trips
The Contra Costa County Library has announced that it is once again offering free BART tickets to adult Library cardholders who book Discover & Go reservations from July through October.
Discover & Go offers free...
Craneway, Marina Bay Park set for July 3 fireworks, festivities
The annual Independence Day Eve fireworks show over the Bay is set to begin at 9:15 p.m. this Wednesday.
And like every year, Marina Bay Park and Craneway Pavilion will become great places to watch...
Art Afternoon showcases Richmond’s talent
By Kathy Chouteau
Sunday, June 30, wasn’t just any afternoon in Richmond. It was East Brother Beer Co.’s Art Afternoon, a time to celebrate great art, music, dancing, food, and of course, beer.
Approximately 120 people...
Seven simple summer pleasures in Richmond
By Kathy Chouteau
When it comes to enjoying the simple pleasures of summer, Richmond offers an abundance of exciting options for anyone up for a little local adventure. The Rich Life has compiled a short...
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