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R.A.I.N.’s Androgynous Fashion Show At Selba Lounge

Here I was, called forth from what would have surely been another night of post-holiday recovery, to this new event in our small city, which had been done only once before tonight. David, my old host from Amuse, greeted Dan Mulrooney and I at the door, and in...

Call For Entries: Colors Of Life International Photo Contest

Colors of Life announces the 2012-13 Sixth Edition of the Colors of Life International Photo Contest. This year's competition will be carried in conjunction with the activities of The World Bank at its headquarters in Washington, DC during the 2012 Law, Justice and...

ART FEED: Matt Eich’s Carry Me Ohio

Norfolk, VA-based artist Matt Eich, whose previous project, Sin And Salvation In Baptist Town, was spotlighted in our Spring 2011 issue, will be exhibiting his award-winning project, Carry Me Ohio, at Lorrie Saunders Art Gallery in Norfolk, opening on Saturday July...

Rocky Horror Show Takes Over Firehouse Theatre Starting July 19!

Back before it was ever a moving picture, there was the Rocky Horror Show, a stage musical that opened in London in 1973. The 1975 film version attained more mainstream fame, but the stage show is the original, and now the Firehouse Theatre Project is bringing that...

Richard Perkins: Portraits of Musicians

This event is showcasing a new collection of work by Richard Perkins, consisting of newly brewed paintings and installations. Many will be intrigued, many will be shocked, many will love and a lot will hate. This event is showcasing a new collection of work by Richard...

First Friday RVA: Happy Birthday USA Edition

I know, I know, midweek holidays are the worst. But it's been over 24 hours now since Independence Day officially ended. Therefore, I expect all of you to have overcome your hangovers and pulled yourselves together enough to brave the heat once again, and hit up some...

Vampires Don’t Scare Me At All: An Interview With James Wayland

James Wayland is a VA-based author who has been writing horror fiction for a very long time. He’s contributed to RVA Magazine in the past--everything from short stories to film and music reviews. But now he’s taken the plunge into the book world, releasing his first...

OUT NOW: James Wayland’s Trailer Park Trash And Vampires!

Local author and occasional RVA Magazine contributor James Wayland has just released his first novel, and it's a quick and dirty thrillride of a horror story. As you can probably tell from the title, Trailer Park Trash And Vampires isn't one of those moon-kissed...

ART FEED: Cain Caser

London chap Cain Caser came through with a strong body of mixed media works in 2010. With no formal training and the use of such materials as graphite, pigment ink, solvent transfer, and synthetic polymer paint he creates what he describes as "hypnagogic portraits." Check out more of Cain's work HERE. London chap Cain Caser came through with a...

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The Need Supply Co. Spring Look Book

The team behind Need Supply Co. have released their new look book for spring and we like it. The design and photography sets the bar pretty high. Check it out in full HERE. The team behind Need Supply Co. have released their new look book for spring and we like it. The design and photography sets the bar pretty high. Check it out in full...

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ART FEED: Dave White paints your Nikes.

What? Two Art Feeds in 2 days? Must be jocking on that art tip and spending waaay too much time messing around on the interweb instead of doing design work. Anyway, we had to post this nice take on sneakers from London based artist Dave White. He was asked to collabo on an art installation with the world famous Nike and this is what he came up...

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ART FEED: Pierre Botardo

VA Beach born, Richmond raised, NY transplant Pierre Botardo has been doing work! Along with doing tats at Lucky Wolf in Bushwick, he just dropped a grip of collages that can now be viewed online. Check them out HERE then peep his tumblr for more goodies. VA Beach born, Richmond raised, NY transplant Pierre Botardo has been doing work! Along with...

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SHHO Online Store

The dudes at SHHO have made their signature apparel line available to the public! A few tees and sweats will get you ready for those chilly days in Spring and the hot days in Summer. Swing through and check it out for yourself HERE. The dudes at SHHO have made their signature apparel line available to the public! A few tees and sweats will get...

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Anne Of Visual Art Studio needs our help.

Dear Fellow Artists: We are seeking donated art for a silent auction which is part of a larger event, the Anne Hart Chay & Visual Art Studio Benefit, to be held sometime at the end of May. More information to be announced as details are confirmed. Dear Fellow Artists: We are seeking donated art for a silent auction which is part of a larger...

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RVA Magazine 2005-2011 : Richmond Artist Gary Johnson (NSFW)

We thought Gary Johnson might be the end of the magazine. His work is so powerfully weird and tears up mainstream America ideals with no remorse that for us to consider it cover worthy material was a test of what RVA stood for. We wanted to push art in Richmond but how can you push the limits without showing challenging art? Art should upset...

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Androgenesque: A Night Of Gender-Bending Fun

“Are you not entertained?! Are you not entertained?!” Famous quote from Russell Crowe’s Gladiator role. Yes, Maximus, yes I was entertained. Friday and Saturday nights here in Richmond are proving to be evenings of live performance amusement. The burlesque community is growing, and Richmond seems to be shimmying with support. I’ve been to a ton...

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