In 2013, a two-day event transformed a neglected stretch of Norfolk, Virginia, into a pop-up arts district. It wasn’t a city plan—it was a vision. Volunteers opened temporary galleries in boarded-up storefronts. Food trucks rolled in. Sidewalks were painted with...
The third annual Virginia Burlesque and Sideshow Festival has returned and it brings with it Boylesque, Queerlesque and of course, burlesque. The third annual Virginia Burlesque and Sideshow Festival has returned and it brings with it Boylesque, Queerlesque and of course, burlesque. The event takes place May 29th-31st at the RVA Event Space at 1...
FloydFest is coming back again this year to Floyd, VA by the Blue Ridge Mountains from Wednesday, July 22 to Sunday July 26, 2015. FloydFest is coming back again this year to Floyd, VA by the Blue Ridge Mountains from Wednesday, July 22 to Sunday July 26, 2015. With 60+ performers schedule to play on eight different stages, FloydFest brings to...
“I’ve been a designer for a really long time. When I first started there wasn’t access to everything. “I’ve been a designer for a really long time. When I first started there wasn’t access to everything. There wasn’t One Kings and people didn’t have access to every little thing on the web,” said Anne Tollett, of Anne Tollet Home. When it comes to...
Two local women have taken a 1969 Airstream recreational vehicle and transformed it for their environmentally-friendly new business, Love This. Two local women have taken a 1969 Airstream recreational vehicle and transformed it for their environmentally-friendly new business, Love This. Rupa Singh and Amber Lantz wanted to raise awareness for...
Hey folks, get pumped, cause Sweet Life Festival 2015 is just a few weeks away. Hey folks, get pumped, cause Sweet Life Festival 2015 is just a few weeks away. It's your chance to see Kendrick Lamar, The Pixies, Calvin Harris, Banks, Bleachers and a mess of other bands. (check the lineup in the flyer below). It should be a great mix of national...
WWE returned to Richmond last night at the Coliseum for a taping of Monday Night RAW, live on the USA Network in one of the most note-worthy shows of the year for reasons both great and alarming. WWE returned to Richmond last night at the Coliseum for a taping of Monday Night RAW, live on the USA Network in one of the most note-worthy shows of...
Richmond is getting its first Japanese tattoo-inspired mural-and you get to be apart of the fun starting today. The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts launched the RVA Japanese Scavenger Hunt today and from now until May 28, the museum will put a piece of the tattoo around the city and you must use your savvy detective skills to find them. You'll also...
Richmond ranks third among America's most tattooed cities, just behind Las Vegas and Miami. In this vibrant city, you’re never far from a quality tattoo shop. The city boasts a rich selection of talented artists and renowned shops, each offering their unique styles. With such permanent artwork at stake, it’s crucial to thoroughly research and...
In its 31st season, Friday Cheers is still finding ways to excite music lovers in Richmond, with a lineup each In its 31st season, Friday Cheers is still finding ways to excite music lovers in Richmond, with a lineup each year full of incredible artists from up and down the musical spectrum. While this year will see that musical spectrum...
