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

The Owners of Lamplighter on Judge Mathis.

If you have been to the Lamplighter you know they have great coffee but did you know the nice couple that own it were on the Judge Mathis show? Watch this funny clip of them in dispute with a former roommate. If you have been to the Lamplighter you know they have...

Strawberry Hill is Decadent and Depraved

Strawberry Hill is Decadent and Depraved

A Richmond response and inspired by Hunter Thompson's The Kentucky Derby is Decadent and Depraved. I awoke. There was no time to consider exactly how I made it into my bed the night before. It was 9am and I was already late getting to Joe’s Inn to meet up with my ride...

DIO R.I.P.

DIO R.I.P.

Another legend has passed away. Dio was a metal original and his music will live forever. There was once a man in ancient times who wished to find a mythical element known only as The Metal. He searched almost all his life until he found it, and at that very moment of...