Nicole Cohen

3 days ago | richmondmagazine.com | Adam Cheek |Nicole Cohen |Davy Jones |Peter McElhinney |peter mcelhinney

From budding artists to Grammy winners, our local music scene is a mesh of genres and talents that rivals that of any midsized metro area. This summer, Richmonders will have even more opportunities to sway when the Allianz Amphitheater at Riverfront debuts this June and casual, post-workday shows return to Glen Allen with the reinstatement of After Hours Concerts at Innsbrook.

1 month ago | richmondmagazine.com | Nicole Cohen

The Easter Bunny is coming to town April 20. For some fun with a bun, check out Maymont’s annual holiday event, a Spring Fling at a Hanover farm and more. April 12  Enjoy some Eggstreme Easter Fun at Stony Point Fashion Park. This free event is hosted at the shopping center from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and features balloon art, face painting, crafts and a petting zoo. The Children’s Entrepreneur Market offers goods from kid-run businesses.

1 month ago | richmondmagazine.com | Nicole Cohen

Frida Kahlo is an iconic 20th-century artist who established an unmistakable personal style. A new exhibition coming to the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts transcends the Mexican creative’s recognizable floral headpieces and fringed shawls by exploring “Frida: Beyond the Myth.” Opening at the museum April 5 and continuing through Sept. 28, the showcase features more than 60 pieces, including some of Kahlo’s most notable paintings, many rarely seen outside of Mexico.

2 months ago | kpbs.org | Nicole Cohen

Reaction to massive job cuts at the U.S. Department of Education came swiftly, with teachers unions and some parents groups condemning the moves, while supporters of school choice cheered them. Employees of the department help send federal funding to high-poverty districts and students with disabilities; they make sure students aren't being discriminated against at school, and they help college students pay for their degrees. And now, their ranks are being cut by nearly 50%.

2 months ago | businessandamerica.com | Nicole Cohen

Reaction to massive job cuts at the U.S. Department of Education came swiftly, with teachers unions and some parents groups condemning the moves, while supporters of school choice cheered them. Employees of the department help send federal funding to high-poverty districts and students with disabilities; they make sure students aren’t being discriminated against at school, and they help college students pay for their degrees. And now, their ranks are being cut by nearly 50%.