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Drag as Resistance: The Art and Activism of Qing Imzadi 🏳️‍🌈

by R. Anthony Harris | COMMUNITY, CULTURE, PERFORMING ARTS, QUEER RVA

This article is part of the official Virginia Pride Festival Guide, released ahead of the celebration on Saturday, September 27. Presented with the support of Out RVA, Allianz, Hit Play, Virginia Lottery, CarMax, Bank of America, CoStar Group, Genworth, CapTech,...

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BLKS Opens in Richmond! A Black Queer Comedy You Need To See

In Richmond’s diverse arts scene, the BLK VA Theatre Alliance (BVTA) is making waves by spotlighting stories that don’t always get center stage. This nonprofit theater company, driven by a commitment to diversity, equity, and accessibility, is all about creating...

A Beautiful Freakshow! Inside the Mind of Austin Fitch

Austin Fitch is a man stuck in fast forward. His gestures quick, his speech accelerated, his thoughts - mile a minute. His laugh is loud, and his hugs are easy. Here is a man with more energy in his Tuesday afternoon than most of us can conjure on a Friday night. He’s...

Richmond Zombie Walk Turns 19! Still Creeping Strong

Ah, here we go again—19 years of Richmond's Zombie Walk, where folks shuffle around like it's the morning after a bad decision. Yeah, this parade of the undead has been creeping through Carytown for almost two decades now, and somehow, it's still got more life in it...

Richmond’s Future Stars Deliver in Lord of the Flies – A Full Review

To the credit of the public school system, most of us were made to read William Golding’s Lord of the Flies at a tender age. Along with Fahrenheit 451, 1984, Catcher in the Rye, Slaughterhouse Five, The Jungle, and others, we were fed a healthy dose of dystopia and...

The Sweetest Pickles In The Jar: Meet Sweet Pickles 🏳️‍🌈

One look at Sweet Pickles, and your immediate thought is that she looks like the living incarnation of a clown doll from your childhood. Which one specifically is up to you, and in fact, the answer that springs to your mind is a good way for her to get a rough idea of...

Photos | Richmond Tattoo & Arts Convention by Jack Lacy

The Richmond Tattoo & Arts Convention 2024 took over the Doubletree Midlothian this past weekend, offering an unapologetic look into the heart of tattoo culture. Hosted by local legend Jesse Smith and Ink Master’s Ryan Ashley, the three-day event drew a mix of...

A Lens on America: VMFA’s New Photography Exhibitions Reframe History

The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts (VMFA) has unveiled two major photography exhibitions, showcasing its dedication to this ever-evolving art form. The first exhibition, The Long Arc: Photography and the American South since 1845, marks the first major Southern...

It’s Time to Revitalize The Richmond Arts District

As Richmond’s mayoral election approaches, one thing has become clear: the conversation about our city’s future is missing a key element—the Richmond Arts District on Broad Street. Despite its immense creative potential, this vibrant part of downtown has been...

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