R. Anthony Harris

In 2005, I created RVA Magazine, and I'm still at the helm as its publisher. From day one, it’s been about pushing the “RVA” identity, celebrating the raw creativity and grit of this city. Along the way, we’ve hosted events, published stacks of issues, and, most importantly, connected with a hell of a lot of remarkable people who make this place what it is. Catch me at @majormajor____

stories by R. Anthony Harris

RVA RADIO : ADDIS SOUL VOL. 1

RVA RADIO : ADDIS SOUL VOL. 1

"Ethiopian music in it's funkish, Afrobeat-ish days with some modern mixes and blends as how it is used today... this is Vol. 1 out of 4 parts. Stayed tuned and we will keep you dancing like your uncle from the 60's and 70's." - Africology Music CLICK HERE FOR ADDIS...

RVA RADIO : ADDIS SOUL VOL. 1

RVA RADIO : ADDIS SOUL VOL. 1

"Ethiopian music in it's funkish, Afrobeat-ish days with some modern mixes and blends as how it is used today... this is Vol. 1 out of 4 parts. "Ethiopian music in it's funkish, Afrobeat-ish days with some modern mixes and blends as how it is used today... this is...

ART FEED : New FDA Cigarette Warning Labels

ART FEED : New FDA Cigarette Warning Labels

My question: is this needed? Doesn't everyone know that cigarettes will kill you? Here is a sample of the new warning labels that will be gracing your cigarette packs in 2012. The FDA must be getting a huge boner nailing the tobacco industry for lying all those years,...

NERD : VINTAGE MATCHBOOKS

NERD : VINTAGE MATCHBOOKS

Was digging thru old matchbook designs in preparation for a new run of RVA matchbooks to be out all over Richmond. Matchbooks used to be a main resource for a restaurant to get the word out. Check these out and appreciate that the designers behind them have been lost...

PHOTOG : BACK TO THE FUTURE

PHOTOG : BACK TO THE FUTURE

This collection is by Irina Werning. You can check out the full set HERE. I love old photos. I admit being a nosey photographer. As soon as I step into someone else’s house, I start sniffing for them. Most of us are fascinated by their retro look but to me, it’s...