E. Russell Smith was a gangster and entrepreneur that carried the club scene of Seattle, Washington during the 1920’s. Nicknamed “Noodles,” Smith was known to…
The Petersburg, Virginia Chapter, KAPPA Alpha PSI Fraternity, Inc. is holding a FAFSA Workshop at Appomattox Regional Governor’s School for the Arts & Technology, 512 West Washington Street, Ptersburg, Tuesday, January 28, 6pm, for more information email Anthony Taylor, anthony.l.taylor82@gmail.com or call 804-721-5530 or 804-722-0200 ext. 309. Girl Scout Cookie Craze 2014, Saturday, January 25, […]
RICHMOND, VA. (Radio One KISS fm): Tuesday is the fist day of school but on Labor Day, Monday, September 2nd, Students can get a brand new pair of school shoes, thanks to the Richmond Partnership of Churches, at its annual New Shoes for Back to School, Ministry Labor Day starting at from 8am. The new […]
Keyboardist, Composer, Producer and Singer George Duke is dead at the age of 67. Duke died at St. John’s Hospital in Los Angeles on Monday. Died was born on January 12, 1946 in San Rafael, California. George Duke’s talents crossed over jazz and mainstream musical genres. His claim to fame started with the album The […]
FUTURE EVENTS: Radio One’s Womens Empowerment Expo, Saturday, September 28, noon-5 at Richmond International Raceway featuring Actress Angela Bassett, also Miss Community Clovia’s Women’s Forum, get tickets and more information at kissrichmond.com. 4th annual Richmond Jazz Festival, August 9 -10 at Maymont featuring more than 20 artists and musicians, www.jazzatmaymont.com. Annual Filipino Festival, August 9 […]
Washington Football Team Fan Appreciation Day, Saturday, August 3rd, gates open at 9am. The event starts at noon and player practice will begin at 1pm for a couple of hours. Fans are encouraged to bring their lawn chairs, blankets and to arrive early at the Bon Secours Washington Washington Football Team Training Camp, Fan Appreciation […]
RICHMOND, VA. (RADIO ONE KISS FM): The summer rain is not keeping folks away from two county concerts. First in Petersburg, it’s the 7th annual Halifax Jazz & Blues Festival, Saturday, July 13 from 5 – midnight and Sunday July 14 from 3-7pm. The concerts are held at the Historic Halifax Triangle in Petersburg adjacent […]
Jazzy R&B singer Chrisette Michele has a brand new CD out called “Better” and she’s currently on tour with Mary J. Blige. The Tom Joyner…
Ben Tucker was a well-known musician in Savannah, Georgia who stood tall with his bass he named “Bertha”, an instrument Tucker claims to be 240…
RICHMOND, VA. (RADIO-ONE KISS): Jazz Cafe at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, Thursdays, 6 -9 pm, in the BEST Cafe in conjunction with the Richmond Jazz Society, www.vajazz.org; Friday Art & Wine/Meet Up with Art at VMFA, 5 – 8:30pm, www.vmfa.state.va.us. Volunteer to cheer in the Summer Games for Special Olympics Virginia, June 7 […]
RICHMOND, VA. (RADIO ONE KISS): It’s a Senior Day in The Park Thursday, June 6, from 10am-2pm. The fun event happens at the Carillon in Byrd Park and features Kirby Carmichael and Ban Caribe. There will be music, food, games, and senior activities, so tell you mom and pop and grandma and grandpa to plan […]
RICHMOND, VA (RADIO ONE KISS FM): Here’s your chance to support students in your community, plan to attend Jazz Inside Out Scholarship Fundraiser, it’s Friday, May 24, from 8pm-12am, The Boathouse @ Rockettes Landing, Riverview Ballroom & Patios, 4708 East Old Main Street. The event is sponsored by The Virginia Higher Education Fund, a non […]
