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TONIGHT: Free Art Show At Kingdom!

Kingdom, a local club located in Shockoe Bottom, which opened up last year in the space formerly known as Alley Katz, has been carving out a solid niche for itself in the local scene since its opening date, particularly through the booking of excellent metal and...

Look To Try: The Maxi Skirt

I spotted her on the opposite corner of the street, swathed in turquoise fabric that was billowing in the wind. Compulsively I crossed the street. I was nervous to lock eyes, not sure if my mouth could utter the words necessary to bring to life the necessary...

Byrlesque At The Byrd Part II: The Photos

No sooner had I finished editing and posting yesterday's review of the gala extravaganza that was Byrlesque At The Byrd than I discovered several as-yet-unread emails containing photos from the event that I had not seen. I considered adding some of these to the review...

SHOW REVIEW: Byrlesque At The Byrd

Burlesque at the Byrd, you say? This was a landmark event! On that very historical stage in which the Mighty Wurlitzer has prevailed for several years, there would be burlesque. It would only seem logical, no? Miss Deanna Danger of Boom Boom Basics would produce a...

Seussical The Musical At Theatre IV

Seussical The Musical, a theatrical adaptation of multiple characters, books, and aspects from the world of Dr. Suess (Horton the Elephant, Gertrude McFuzz, Mayzie, and more), is in town at Theatre IV. I was able to chat with one of the lead actresses in the musical,...

RVA Fashion Week Finale At The Hippodrome

RVA Fashion Week 2012 took place over the third week in April, ending with a gala finale at the historic Hippodrome Theatre on Saturday, April 21. Continuing with his recent work of documenting the happenings around town, RVA Mag photographer Todd Raviotta was on the...

ART FEED: OHWOW at Art Basel.

We really tried but we are not going to make Art Basel this year in Miami. Here is some art. There is going to be a ton of it down in Florida this weekend. Kinda bummed. FriendsWithYou, The Devil, 2010, Cel-vinyl on wood panel, 48 x 72 inches Installation View, 2010 Ryan Sullivan, October 25, 2009 - April 1, 2010 (detail), 2010, Oil and enamel on...

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Craft Show Encourages Visual Art In Richmond

From the hundreds of students sweating through the arts program at Virginia Commonwealth University to the range of galleries and supplies stores lining the streets to the elaborate tattooed images on local skin, Richmond is an artsy town. Knowing this, one of the city's most recognized art events is taking place. The Visual Arts Center of...

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ART FEED: CHARLiE OWENS

Charlie Owens is part of Art Whino's THE TAKEOVER happening at Art Basel Miami this December. One of the over 20 artists that will be working on live installations and workshops throughout the weekend. We are hoping to go this year and cover this for RVA. Charlie Owens is an Atlanta based artist influenced by today's modern pop and street art....

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ART FEED: KRYSZTOF DOMARADZI

A combination of eastern European mysticism, supreme illustration skills, futuristic graphic sensibilities and enough business savvy to work with the biggest companies, Krysztof Domardzi and his STUDIO KXX are one of the most sought after in the world. Love his work from top to bottom and wanted to share. Check out more of his stuff HERE. A...

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ART FEED: Laura Spector and Chadwick Gray

After our post on 3-D painter Alexa Meade, our girl Alyssa sent us this LINK to more optical illusion paintings using real human beings. Artists Laura Spector and Chadwick Gray have been recreating paintings on to their human subjects since 1994. If you glance over it you really cant tell there is a person in there. Pretty amazing. Here are a few...

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ART FEED: Rocky Grimes

Growing up on the southern tip of Florida, Rocky discovered a love for skateboarding at the age of 12, which became a common thread he shared with just a few people living in the Florida Keys. The music and art he was introduced to through the skateboarding culture made a profound impact on his life and to this day continue to influence him as a...

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ART FEED: PAUL INSECT (NSFW)

Paul Insect, a UK street artist who has has gained notoriety over the past decade, working alongside the likes of Banksy and selling his entire 2007 show in London to Damien Hirst days before it opened. Pins, started a collective by the name of "insect" in 1996, and although disbanding in 2005 has been featured in artist publications such as...

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