Richmond once got called one of the most hipster cities in America, number five in the country, number twenty in the world, apparently. Depending on your disposition, that either made you proud or made you roll your eyes so hard you risked permanent damage. The thing...
When you hear the word collage, most likely images are brought up of newspaper clippings, old Elmer’s Glue, and a ton of glitter that will never leave you. Emerging Richmond mixed-media artist Blythe King instead is taking collage work and photography to a new level by incorporating such elements as gold leaf, circle motifs, and pages from...
If you were fortunate enough to be in attendance for Ladygod’s live show at Hardywood over the weekend, which celebrated the release of the vinyl edition of their distinctive 2017 debut full-length album, Rock n Roll Kaliphate (Bossy Lil' Thing Records), you witnessed the presentation of a sea change. Adaptivity has been the rule for...
Following a new sex-trafficking bill that was just passed, Craigslist took down all of their personal ads, which seeks to "subject websites to criminal and civil liability when third parties (users) misuse online personals unlawfully" according to a statement the site recently released. While it's wonderful that Congress is taking action for...
What’s happening craft beer lovers of RVA?! Welcome to this week’s “Tapped,” RVA Magazine’s go to weekly craft beer column where you can find all your craft beer-related events, releases, festivals and all the booze news your little hearts’ desire. If you missed last week’s beer news, you can check those out here. Our cup is overflowing with news...
FEATURED SHOW Sunday, April 1, 2 PM Brunch For Presents, feat. Good Cretins, And Out Come The Wools, Christmas Jerks @ Mojo's - $5 Happy Holy Week, everyone! If you're an observant Christian this week, you'll probably be in church wearing your fanciest outfit at least once in the next few days. However, music has always been the closest thing to...
With hypnotic, alluring vocals and thunderous drums, Richmond post-hardcore band Magnus Lush returns with Hell is Real, their latest album on Trrrash Records. The Feb. 24 release uses classic storytelling techniques to weave together a dark yet happy story that suggests the works of Neil Gaiman. Their influences range from Richmond and personal...
Does the theory of life on other planets fascinate you? Are you a sci-fi fanatic whose childhood days were spent delving into galactic conquests, ancient alien artifacts, stories of robots taking over the world, tales of mad scientists concocting wild experiments or fables of extraterrestrial societies? Well, if so, you’re in luck because one...
Passover, the Jewish holiday commemorating the enslavement and liberation of the Children of Israel from Egypt, is right around the corner. In just a few days, Jews everywhere will gather not only to recall the story of the Exodus but also, through conversation and ceremony, to internalize, personalize, and universalize the narrative. For us...
Matchbox in Short Pump proved it was up to the task of a fine dining experience last week, providing a communal atmosphere along with fantastic food from a local chef paired with local craft beers. Partnering with Hardywood Park Craft Brewery, the brick-oven pizza chain held a beer dinner catered by renowned chef Kevin LaCivita, who ever since he...
