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Activism Through Stickers, Sequins, and Old Shoes

From pennies to stickers to donated clothing, Richmond artist and activist Noah Scalin uses the most unexpected materials to highlight important figures in today’s political world. “I want to shine a light on activists, historical figures, women, people of color,”...

Despite Dull Moments, As You Like It Delivers Gender Bending Fun

After torrential downpours cut a Friday performance short, Agecroft Hall witnessed some nearly perfect weather on Saturday and Sunday during its performances of Quill Theatre’s second summer production, As You Like It. A classic romantic comedy of the Bard, As You...

Rejecting Consumerism with New Media Artist Mitchell Craft

Technology for Mitchell Craft isn’t just a form of engineering or applied sciences, it’s a sense of hope and a means for expression. Craft saw the advantages of technology at a very young age, and wanted to explore that talent. While growing up, he was introduced to...

All the Comics! And What You Should Be Reading Right Now

Jim Callahan is my new comics guru, my Yoda, if you will. A Richmond native, a VCU Arts graduate, and oh, did I mention he worked for Marvel? Callahan knows his comics, and he is exactly who I had to speak to in order to get the update on what's hot right now in the...

West Side Story is a Triple Threat

Virginia Rep brought to life the memorable work of Leonard Bernstein, Stephen Sondheim, Arthur Laurents, and Jerome Robbins in the classic production of West Side Story. Direction by Nathaniel Shaw perfectly intertwined the many moving parts and production elements...

What I Think I See: Art 180 Teens Explore Identity and Mental Health

Using poetry, drawing, and video work, Richmond teens in Art 180's Atlas program delved into mental health care, wellness, and identity in their latest exhibit, "What I Think I See," which opened earlier this month. Featuring blind contour and gesture artwork created...

5th Wall Theatre’s Murder Ballad: A Love Triangle Gone Wrong

This love triangle has taken a turn for the worse. 5th Wall Theatre, along with Artistic Director Carol Piersol and local Director Lucian Restivo, is producing the 2013 off-broadway show “Murder Ballad.” The musical was originally a book written by Julia Jordan, with music later written by Juliana Nash. This love-story meets murder-mystery show...

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The Sunday Reader: The Most Beautiful Girl In The World & Other Poems

Today’s Sunday Reader comes from writer and musician Ryan Kent and is one of the many poems found in his most recent anthology titled This is Why I am Insane.   98. THE MOST BEAUTIFUL GIRL IN THE WORLD she told people she was           v e n u s collected rocks and other silly shit said this one was good fortune this one was for testicular...

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RVA Mag 30 Hits the Streets Today

RVA Magazine #30 drops today, and it is packed with our most compelling content and photos to date. It's an overloaded issue that explores & analyzes the styles, sounds, and issues at the heart of Richmond and its surrounding area. Brought to you as always from journalists & writers entrenched in the scene, our coverage continues RVA...

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RVA Mag First Friday Picks November 2017

With fall quietly approaching and school back in session for many Richmond students, now is the perfect time to gather friends and family for a fun night out. So let's get out there and wander amongst the many artistic offerings available tomorrow night for First Fridays! First Fridays is Richmond’s monthly art walk event, which showcases artwork...

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