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VCU Arts Fashion Show – Momentum

Virginia Commonwealth University School of the Arts Department of Fashion Design and Merchandising presents “Momentum,” to be held at 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 10 at the Train Shed at Main Street Station, 1500 East Main Street, Richmond, Va. Tickets are $100 for...

Saw Black Tackles Addiction in Latest Track, ’Melted’

Local songwriter Saw Black is due to drop his new album, Water Tower this spring, and recently the Americana artist gave us a taste of what we can expect with his latest single, “Melted.” In this single, the co-owner of Richmond’s Crystal Pistol Records, whose real...

RVA Shows You Must See This Week: 3/21-3/27

FEATURED SHOW Friday, March 23, 7 PM Windhand, Satan's Satyrs, Prisoner @ The Broadberry - $15 (order tickets HERE) It's been a long time, y'all, but the time has finally come for the return of Windhand! This crew of almighty shredders has been quite a while away from...

One Woman’s Quest To Feed Richmond’s Homeless Community

When Rhonda Sneed moved to Richmond from New York City in 2013, she was shocked by the homelessness she saw. “I didn’t expect it,” she said over coffee at Ellwood Thompson’s. “It’s different down here.” Her shock didn't come from lack of experience, however. She grew...

VCU Professors Take a Critical Look at Black Panther Film

In its fifth week dominating the box office, a panel of professors at Virginia Commonwealth University sat down for a forum on Marvel's Black Panther at the VCU Arts Depot. Dozens of VCU students attended the event, titled Critical Perspectives on Black Panther,...

Best of RVA Missed Connections 3/13/18-3/20/18

It's a dreary day out there, which may have you down in the dumps, but the folks over at Missed Connections are always the perfect pick-me-up. This week, we've got a stressed out doughnut girl, sparks fly over a guy in a turtleneck at The Circuit, a man is searching...

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StudioB is a radio show and podcast showcasing artists primarily from Richmond, but also the surrounding region including Virginia, Washington DC, Maryland and North Carolina. StudioB is a radio show and podcast showcasing artists primarily from Richmond, but also the surrounding region including Virginia, Washington DC, Maryland and North...

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Best of RVA missed connections 3/29-4/5

So many loves passed by at fast food joints this week; guess they are looking for a quickie? So many loves passed by at fast food joints this week; guess they are looking for a quickie? Maybe you were spotted looking good buying that taco you regretted later on? But don't worry, we got you covered like Big Mac sauce with this week’s missed...

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Orphaned Stories – Sam Reed

On this episode we talk to Sam Reed, the force behind Sam Reed Syndicate, a Richmond VA based soul, funk and rock influenced project. On this episode we talk to Sam Reed, the force behind Sam Reed Syndicate, a Richmond VA based soul, funk and rock influenced project. Sam tells us her Orphaned Story about how her father inspired her to be the...

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Best of RVA Missed Connections 3/23-3/30

So there's everything from gorillas and bananas to a shared love of Big Mac sauce, to soup farts in this week's edition of RVA's Missed Connections. So there's everything from gorillas and bananas to a shared love of Big Mac sauce, to soup farts in this week's edition of RVA's Missed Connections. The weird and wacky need love too and hopefully...

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Radio Rubber Room Episode 192 w/ Recluse Racoon

In this episode you’ll learn about Recluse Raccoon as well as Raccoon’s in General. Oh.. and Raccoon anime… Enjoy! In this episode you’ll learn about Recluse Raccoon as well as Raccoon’s in General. Oh.. and Raccoon anime… Enjoy! RVA Music from My Darling Fury, Turbo Mansion, Hot Reader, Minimum Balance, Camp Howard & Sideways Orange Interested...

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TRICK DICE [FULL ALBUM] by Nickelus F & Shawn Kemp

Richmond underground legends team up for this excellent mixtape. You can download it here -- https://liluglymane.bandcamp.com/album/trick-dice Richmond underground legends team up for this excellent mixtape. You can download it here -- https://liluglymane.bandcamp.com/album/trick-dice Tracklist: (00:00) 1 OEPIDUS REX (03:44) 2 DA REAPER (08:11) 3...

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StudioB is a radio show and podcast showcasing artists primarily from Richmond, but also the surrounding region including Virginia, Washington DC, Maryland and North Carolina. StudioB is a radio show and podcast showcasing artists primarily from Richmond, but also the surrounding region including Virginia, Washington DC, Maryland and North...

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