The new coming-of-age feature Griffin in Summer is already drawing attention for its Tribeca wins and upcoming theatrical release, but for producer Bobby Hoppey, the film carries an extra layer of meaning: it was made in Richmond, a city he’s connected to...
In the face of certain rejection by Richmond City Council, Mayor Dwight Jones withdrew his proposal to redevelop Shockoe Bottom shortly before council’s Tuesday night meeting. In the face of certain rejection by Richmond City Council, Mayor Dwight Jones withdrew his proposal to redevelop Shockoe Bottom shortly before council’s Tuesday night...
In what is being called David Brockie's "last dream," GWAR guitarist Michael Derks and friends have started an Indiegogo campaign with the hopes of funding a GWAR-themed drinking establishment IE, the GWARbar. In what is being called David Brockie's "last dream," GWAR guitarist Michael Derks and friends have started an Indiegogo campaign with the...
Nothing is a constant when it comes to the world of comedian Mike Birbiglia. Since the release of the specials Sleepwalk With Me (2011) and My Girlfriend’s Boyfriend (2013), he continues to impress audiences worldwide with his distinct brand of performance. At its core, the foundation is comedy. Yet what sets Birbiglia apart is his ability to...
Reinhold's - Bass Driven 3.0 Reinhold's - Bass Driven 3.0 From our own here at RVA Magazine: This mix is filled with bass driven house music and some breaks, and as usual some weird stuff here and there. This needs to be really listened to on good headphones or speakers that can handle bass. Its that kinda thing. So I hope you enjoy it - feels...
One of our favorite restaurants in Richmond is closing its doors. No word on what their future plans might be, but the following statement is from the family. One of our favorite restaurants in Richmond is closing its doors. No word on what their future plans might be, but the following statement is from the family. Dear Friends, It is with the...
Richmond based DJ Hoody Weather has been turning up clubs and bars here in RVA since late last year. He's know for sick beats and keeping the night going hard, so much so we named him one of our Party Kings earlier this Spring. You can catch him Friday night at Strange Matter for Maximum Capacity. Richmond based DJ Hoody Weather has been turning...
Whether it's commuting to work on a fixie or bombing the trails at Belle Isle, we all know Richmonder’s love their bikes. Whether it's commuting to work on a fixie or bombing the trails at Belle Isle, we all know Richmonder’s love their bikes. So it’s no surprise that Richmond is one of the finalists for the Bell Bicycling grant project. Winners...
We've posted a lot of quadcopter footage recently, and it's really great, but it lacks the organic touch and danger of a real person climbing to great heights in order to capture a truly amazing photo. We've posted a lot of quadcopter footage recently, and it's really great, but it lacks the organic touch and danger of a real person climbing to...