Community

Parallel Listening Series

The Parallel Listening Series combines literature, music, sound, and performance art into a live, free public event at Gallery5. This event creates a dynamic space for artists and audience members, developing an intentional environment where deep listening promotes reflection and inspiration. The performance pairs creative writers with musicians, blending a literary reading with an improvised score. Because art practices can often be siloed, the Parallel Listening Series seeks to explore the interconnectedness of language and sound, art and community.

Writers: JJJJJerome Ellis, Devon Walker-Figueroa, Rosa Castellano, Camille DeAngelis, Summer Sullivan, Kendra DeColo-Korine, Laura Chow Reeve, Alexis Stratton, Roscoe Burnems, Hiram Larew, Josh Galarza, Kisha Hughes, Nate Waggoner, Chelsea Jackson, Joanna Suzanne Lee, Sam Christian, Fairoz Bsharat, Rabeetah Hasnain, Matthew Wimberley, Divine Okechukwu, Sarp Demiral, Laura Eve Engel, Anna Leanard, S. Preston Duncan, J.A. Holm, Emily Okamoto-Green, April Sopkin, Avery Fogarty, Camryn Claude, Caleb Stacy, Rose Rea, Tara Shea Burke, Micaela Carren, Jesse Lacy, Dustin King, C.M. Twyman, The Body Reclaimed, and Jake Ziemba

Performers: JJJJJerome Ellis, Reggie Pace, Holy River, Hot Spit, Fyt, All the Saints Theatre, Eli Owens, PT Burem & Erik Akers, Benji Wilson, Joshua Hahn, Betsy Podsiadlo, Steve Van Dam, Dreia Burton, Dave Watkins, Kodi Crone, Todd Blair & Jefferey Alan Jones, Remoraorta, Beatrice Kelly, Dean Knight, and Classical Revolution

John Prine Memorial Benefit

The John Prine Memorial Benefit is an annual celebration of the life and music of John Prine. Each year, songwriters and bands come together to play original music and renditions of JP. The door proceeds are donated to a local organization such as Richmond Reproduction Freedom Project or Mutual Aid Distribution RVA.

Performers: Justin Golden, Rebecca Porter & the Rhinestone Roses, Cassidy Snider, Strawberry Moon, Mackenzie Roark & the Hot Pants, Sally Rose, Blush Face, Sequoia, Rikki Rakki, The Great Beforetimes, Andy Jenkins, Andrew Alli & Josh Small, Julie Storey, Tess Fisher, Julie Karr, Benjamin Shepherd, Brady Heck, Nick Woods, Gnawing, Jonathan Brown, Drug Country, David Shultz, Eliza Mose, Mead the Dear, Caroline Vain, Ward Harrison, Cole Sullivan, Woody Woodworth, Saw Black, and Chuck Jones

EarthFolk Old Time Jam

The EarthFolk Old Time Jam is a monthly jam hosted at EarthFolk Collective from Spring to Fall to facilitate the Appalachian String Band music tradition. It's an all-ages, multigenerational event and brings together old and young to enjoy community-based art.