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FLYING SQUIRRELS SUNDAY: GO NUTS!

My goal for the season: Try to attend every Flying Squirrels Sunday home game of the season (when I’m in town). Going to Squirrels’ games are always a fun time. It’s even better when you start to follow the team (7-10) and connect with some of the players. Baseball games are also a candy store for photos. I love trying to catch the smile on kids faces or when fly balls fly into the stands. Today’s game is going to be a bit chilly but so far the goal is in tact. Hit me up if you’re in town for a game – the bigger group the better. #WESEEIT

Posted by The Cheats Movement | April 21, 2013 | Categories: Community, Culture, Photography, Photos, Richmond, RVA Culture | Tags: Richmond Flying Squirrels, The Cheats Movement | Leave A Comment »

WHY I LOVE RVA TODAY: CHALK WITH LOVE!

Art 180 are my people. Go out and chalk something with Love, Peace and Kindness. This is Our Richmond!

Posted by The Cheats Movement | April 20, 2013 | Categories: Art, Community, Culture, Photography, Photos, Richmond | Tags: Art 180, The Cheats Movement | Leave A Comment »

WHERE TO BE THIS WEEKEND: PEEP MY FEET 4/20 EDITION

The sneaker game is big business these days. In NYC, LA, ATL, all over – there are major sneaker conventions bringing in some of the rarest kicks and flyest clothing for sell and trade. Noah-O, Retrospective VA & The Vintage Mann is proudly bringing this wave of culture to RVA in the form of: Peep My Feet. I covered the first Peep My Feet event on a nasty, cold, snowy day last February, and guess what — sneakerheads and fans of vintage gear came out in full force. This Saturday, I’m sure the weather will be better and the crowd will be bigger. Make sure you swing by The Camel (Noon to 6 PM) to check it out. Click Here to RSVP on FB.

Posted by The Cheats Movement | April 18, 2013 | Categories: Community, Culture, Fashion, Hip Hop, Richmond | Tags: Peep My Feet, The Cheats Movement | Leave A Comment »

SILENT MUSIC REVIVAL X WOLF//GOAT: THIS IS OUR RICHMOND!

Last Sunday, I stopped by the Silent Music Revival at Gallery 5. The night featured one of my favorite RVA bands: Wolf//Goat; the movie was Charlie Chaplin’s THE KID (1921). It was a great night. Make sure you check out a Silent Music Revival. Jameson Price does such a great job with this event.

Posted by The Cheats Movement | April 18, 2013 | Categories: Art, Community, Culture, Fashion, Film, Music, Music Photos, Photography, The Cheats Movement | Tags: Silent Music Revival, The Cheats Movement, Wolf//Goat | Leave A Comment »

WHY I LOVE RVA TODAY: BRIAN MCDINOSAUR’S LEDBURY VIDEO

Shout out to the homie Brian McDaniel. When I started The Cheats Movement, Brian was one of the first people willing to meet up and chat about blogging in RVA – that was about three years ago. Since that time, I’ve watched him, and his projects, grow to unbelievable heights. His Tumblr Dirty Richmond killed the game for over two years – then he made the move to Ledbury to further his passion for art, fashion, and creativity. His Tumblr: BRIAN MCDINOSAUR is definitely a weekly read. And he just recently drop his first featured Ledbury video: Renovating Richmond: 14th Street Showroom. #WESEEIT

Renovating Richmond: 14th Street Showroom from Ledbury on Vimeo.

Posted by The Cheats Movement | April 17, 2013 | Categories: Art, Community, Culture, Fashion, Photography, Photos | Tags: Brian McDaniel, Brian Mcdinosaur, Dirty Richmond, Ledbury, The Cheats Movement | Leave A Comment »

A FAMILY AFFAIR: LAST NIGHT’S LIVE AT IPANEMA REVIEW!

Photos & Words by Cheats

I’m so grateful to Kendra for giving me the opportunity to bring The Cheats Movement vibe to Ipanema Cafe last night. A huge thanks to Allen for working with me through all of the planning and S/O to PJ for the dope poster and photographing the night. Sam Reed has been family for a minute and I never take that for granted. Many more projects coming from her in the near future. I’ve been a fan of The Low Branches for about a year and even more so now – so much love for them. I can’t wait to see what they have planned of this summer.

We did it again Richmond. It is a true family vibe. Bringing RVA together to enjoy music – enjoy each other and build community. It sounds a bit unrealistic – but if you were there last night – I bet you felt the family vibe. If you missed it – I challenge you to come out to the next Cheats Movement Blog event (don’t know what that is yet…but I’ll think of something). For those that did come out last night: THANK YOU! #WESEEIT

Sam Reed: 10:18 PM

The Low Branches 10:51 PM

The Shop Family #WESEEIT

Thanks Christina – #WESEEIT

Sam’s B-Boy Stance – S/O Brother Manifest and Blasco

WE SEE IT!

Posted by The Cheats Movement | April 14, 2013 | Categories: Art, Community, Culture, Music, Photography, Photos, Richmond, The Cheats Movement | Tags: Ipanema, Music, Photography, Richmond, RVA, Sam Reed, The Cheats Movement, The Low Branches | Leave A Comment »

A DOPE CAUSE FOR RVA: THE COALITION THEATER

Kickstart the Coalition Theater from Richmond Comedy Coalition on Vimeo.

Check out this KickStarter video from my family at the Richmond Comedy Coalition. If you have followed The Cheats Movement Blog than you know the RCC is very special to me and to the new wave of positivity happening in Greater Richmond. They have worked very hard since their debut in 2009 to present a platform of improv comedy that had almost completely faded away in RVA. In addition to the amazing shows they create, they teach classes for inspiring improver (like myself), host workshops, and partner with other positive movements in RVA to foster a new wave of community. Check out the video and please do what you can to help them move into their brand new home in the Arts District. Click HERE to check out the Kickstarter.

Posted by The Cheats Movement | April 13, 2013 | Categories: Comedy, Community, Photography, Photos, Richmond, Richmond Comedy Coalition, The Cheats Movement | Tags: Coalition Theater, The Cheats Moveement, The Richmond Comedy Coaliton | Leave A Comment »

HEY RVA, DON’T BE THAT GUY….

What guy? The guy that will hit up my cell phone next week and say, “Ah Cheats, I heard the show Saturday at Ipanema was great. I wish I had come out” or the guy that I run into next week and says, “RVA is just so boring, there is nothing to do.”

Trust me on this..there is something to do this Saturday night (10 PM) and it’s FREE. Come out to Live at Ipanema Cafe. The show is featuring great music by The Low Branches and Sam Reed. Bring a friend (or two or six), hang out with the blog family, be apart of the positive, diverse culture that is connecting RVA as family. RSVP for the show HERE – Get there early because it may fill up – then I’m sure to hear, “Man, I tried to get in but it was full.” Even though that one I understand. #WESEEIT

Poster by PJ Sykes