Discovering PHOND: The Creative Trio’s Journey from “Flowtin” to “Phases” at the Chrysler Museum
Meet Tremaine Etheridge, the founder of PHOND. He would like to inspire and motivate everyone reading this. Back in December 2020, while in a period of depression, he started filming. Soon he met musician Mo Woods through Instagram and the team grew into a trio when...
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The Results Are In! The Final Votes For The RVAMAG & GayRVA Reader’s Poll 2022
Richmond, VA is a great town and we had fun running the RVAMAG & GayRVA Reader’s Poll 2022 to get a feel on what our readers like to do and see. Thank you to the over 20,000+ people that checked out the poll and the 5000+ who voted. The following is a list of the...
Our Richmond ‘Drinksgiving’ Dive Bars List!
What is a dive bar to us? A dive bar is anti trendy. There is no jumping on the newest anything, it is a bar with cheap drinks, sometimes decent food, and a bunch of regulars. You might be one of them. We might be too. Either way, we wanted to share what we have...
Storied Strings at The VMFA: These Strings Tell Stories (And Kill Fascists)
If you visit the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts on a regular basis, you will no doubt be familiar with its extensive and varied collection; their remarkable permanent collection of artworks is over 50,000 strong. However, the ever-changing featured exhibition is often a...
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For A Free Iran
This past weekend volunteers, artists, and activists from Richmond gathered for a community mural event led by Woman Life Freedeom RVA to honor the lives lost and struggle for freedom happening in Iran. Photo by Matin Kordnavahsi The people in Iran, from the...
The King Scorpio Comes To Sandman Comedy Club: An Interview With The Hilarious Sean Patton
Hello readers! This week I had the opportunity to speak with comedian Sean Patton. A New Orleans native, Patton has made a name for himself in the New York City comedy scene through touring and working with fellow comedians in the podcast world. In the past year...
Artistic Experimentation and Dialogue at the ICA at VCU: An Interview with Dominic Willsdon and David Riley
The Institute for Contemporary Art (ICA) at VCU is dedicated to fostering experimentation and dialogue within the realm of contemporary art. With a strong emphasis on engaging with current issues and trends, the ICA is a driving force in the Richmond arts...
Street Art, Activism, and Southside Richmond: An Interview with Visual Artist Silly Genius
Street art has the power to not only beautify a neighborhood but also to bring people together and create a sense of community. Silly Genius, a visual artist known for their street art, graffiti, and mural work, understands the impact that art can have on a...
A Man Named Earl, A Punk Named Yonder
Richmond based punk artist Yonder opens up about his art and music career, and the role that mental health plays in it. He discusses how his "outsider" attitude and vulnerability in his work is rooted in his experiences growing up as the "black sheep" of his family...
