Richmond has a lot to be proud of after the wonderful "For Africa" benefit performances this weekend at the Grace Street Theater. With eight different performing groups, including the African American Repertory Theatre, Danica Priest and Friends and the John B.
It took about an hour for things to get rolling at First Fridays Artwalk last week, but as the evening settled in, the number of pedestrians walking along Broad Street quickly grew. "It's a fun place to come and get inspired," said Samantha Jeffrey, a high school junior.
Gallery 5 continued to shine at First Fridays with another impressive exhibition, this time with the gleaming, intellectual creativity of Lucien Dulfan. After setting foot in the gallery, visitors were immediately greeted by celestial reflections from a series of astronauts' visors.
Weaving and traditional dress are an important part of Mayan culture and can even be used as a political voice, said researcher Carol Hendrickson at a lecture Friday. Hendrickson's research has taken place mostly in highland Guatemala, particularly in the town of Tecpan.
