First Creatures

First Creatures provides inspiration and moral support for lingering through a podcast (coming summer 2024!) as well as concerts, events, and other kinds of gatherings in Richmond, Virginia which open up spaces for dwelling as a community.

The podcast
The First Creatures podcast is for anyone who’s looking to develop their own capacity for stillness, contemplation, lingering, and the enjoyment of leisure. Hosted by Ellen Riccio, the podcast:

Gatherings
The gatherings of First Creatures offer opportunities to practice and embody themes discussed in the podcast. Based in Richmond, Virginia, these events include concerts, dinners, and other kinds of gatherings which open up space for dwelling and lingering as a community. Events include:

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Your support
Almost all of the work of First Creatures is available to the public at no charge, meaning that we rely on donations to keep the lights on and the music playing. Make a one-time donation, or sign up for recurring monthly donations of at least $5 to receive Letters From Ellen: end-of-month emails with the inside scoop on current projects, what's coming up next, and the latest inspirations of Ellen Cockerham Riccio, founder and director of First Creatures and host of the podcast. Monthly donors will also receive an invitation to a special annual event.