Editor’s note: Since this story was originally written, Alex Na hosted another free tiramisu drop over the weekend, continuing to build a following around his community dessert project. This feature was submitted by Jordan Smith, a journalism student at the Richard T....
It's another week of Missed Connections from around the state, and this time around it brings us a lesson: sometimes it's best to come straight out and tell people who you are and what you want. Like if you're a soccer mom who wants to buy some weed for those long late mornings when the kids are out of the house. Or if you work in a warehouse and...
Richmond’s legendary intergalactic overlords, GWAR, are set to honor their late founder and frontman, Dave Brockie, with a permanent monument in Hollywood Cemetery, one of the city’s most historic resting places. The unveiling will take place on Friday, August 30, at 2 PM, and fans, friends, and fellow scumdogs are invited to attend and pay their...
RVA Magazine is proud to showcase The Cheats Movement on WRIR every other Sunday. Produced in Richmond, VA and hosted by Cheats and Gigi Broadway — the show tackles a wide range of hard topics within city politics, race, hip-hop, and culture. It’s worth a listen for anyone interested in what is happening and what is being done about it....
This 4th of July, RVA Magazine is taking over The Hof for a night of libations, celebrations and salutations. The celebration will feature two bands, three DJs, panaromic firework views, and food and drink specials all night. Come party with us! Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/2720566558017572/ Tickets:...
If you're looking for love in all the wrong places, take heart -- you just might find it in the Missed Connections. We've got a bumper crop for you, from those seeking their only true love to those who really just need a shower. This week's column also produced the most relatable Missed Connection I've seen all year -- the person who thought the...
It's too hot outside to walk -- we all get that. But if you took an Uber instead of hoofing it this week, you just might find yourself in the Missed Connections, where it seems all the lovelorn Uber drivers of the Commonwealth have chosen to congregate this week. But they're not the only ones seeking their momentary crushes; some are looking for...
This summer is getting rolling, and things are heating up in the Missed Connections this week. Unfortunately, things don't always go smoothly -- which is why people end up here in the first place. This week, we've got someone who appears to be looking for a dungeon master -- in the role-playing game sense, that is. Which still sounds dirty, now...
With Memorial Day Weekend in the books, summer in Richmond is officially here! To celebrate the liveliest season in the River City, RVA Magazine is proud to release the RVA Summer Field Guide: Our take on a solid season to get outdoors and enjoy the city’s best, out and on the streets today. Beat the heat and humidity, and grab a first-edition...
It's that time once again -- time for the Missed Connections, where every week we hear from a broad swath of Virginia -- the hopeful, the forlorn, and of course, the kiiiinda creepy. This week, we learn that backyard showers are apparently not just for beach houses anymore -- although if you have one, you better stay vigilant, because your...
