A Sunday series from RVA Magazine featuring writers from Richmond and Virginia Writer’s Block is RVA Magazine’s Sunday series highlighting contemporary writers working in Richmond and across the Commonwealth. Each week, we feature original poems, short stories, or...
Art is the lifeblood of any city, and if you’re in Richmond, you know we’re swimming in a sea of talent. From the quirky to the avant-garde, our city is a playground for incredible artists, organizations, and institutions that cater to every vibe and taste. As October rolls around, it’s time to crank up the excitement for artoberVA, the annual...
If you were a child growing up in the mid to late nineties and loved anime, it is without question you would recognize Terri Hawkes’ iconic voice. Most well known as one of the original three voice actresses of Sailor Moon in the English language dub (Tracey Moore would be the first, leaving for creative differences, followed by Hawkes, and then...
Virginia Repertory Theatre, Central Virginia’s largest professional theater company, is in the midst of a financial crisis that threatens to close its doors. A newly appointed leadership team discovered a significant financial shortfall, uncovering a legacy deficit of $1.7 million, along with a projected $1.6 million shortfall for the coming...
Get ready to fill your week with an eclectic mix of tunes and live performances that promise to stir your soul and get you moving. Whether you're looking to chill out to some nostalgic rock vibes, explore fresh new beats, or dive into the hypnotic world of post-punk, this lineup has something for every music lover in Richmond. From the breezy,...
Three-time Grammy-winning rapper and activist Michael Santiago Render, better known as Killer Mike, will be a featured panelist in an upcoming discussion on the future of free expression, hosted by the University of Richmond. Co-moderated by UR liberal arts professor Erik Nielson, Mad Skillz and journalist Bonnie Newman Davis, the panel will...
After a summer-long closure and with a new executive director Jessica Bell Brown at the helm, the Institute for Contemporary Art (ICA) at Virginia Commonwealth University is set to reopen its doors this Friday, September 6th, from 6 to 9 p.m. The reopening marks the premiere of three new exhibitions that delve deeply into the private spaces...
Stepping into the Reynolds Gallery on a warm July afternoon, I was immediately transported into the evocative landscapes of Andras Bality's "Outskirts." A Richmond native and Virginia Commonwealth University alumnus, Bality brings the rugged beauty of Southwest Virginia and the serene waters of Maine to life through his distinctive oil paintings....
This Friday, August 23rd, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Art Works RVA will host the opening reception for Color Theory: The Richmond Queer Art Experience. Curated by local Chris Schoen, the exhibit features the work of 30 local LGBTQ+ artists, transforming the gallery into a space that reflects the diversity and creativity of Richmond’s queer community....
Once upon a time, and at no time in particular, we were all 12 going on 20. Each and every one of us wanted to kiss someone for the very first time. All of us noticed, to our disappointment, that greed and maliciousness exists. We’ve all woken up to a world where the magic we assumed sparkled everywhere, lived solely in our imaginations. We...
