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Richmond After Hours: Riding with the Richmond Police Department

Richmond After Hours: The Police  What goes on when the rest of Richmond hunkers down? By shadowing late-night shifts in the shadows of late nights, we learn a little more about what makes this city tick. Series 1: Richmond Police in Shockoe Bottom  11:00pm Uber...

Longest ‘Yea Boi’ being Planned at Lee Statue in October

*This story has been updated.  In a stunning development surrounding the Monument Avenue debate, Richmond is bracing for yet another demonstration at the statue of Robert E. Lee on October 7. According to sources close to RVA Mag - along with a Facebook event page -...

Ink Masters Converge: Richmond Tattoo & Arts Festival 2017

Jesse Smith and Kenny Brown proudly carry on the tradition of one of the world's oldest tattoo conventions! Join us from September 29 to October 1, 2017! This year's festival features an impressive lineup of tattoo artists, including both local talents and...

Best of RVA Missed Connections 9/12/17-9/19/17

So this week's batch of the best of RVA Missed Connections is a bit of a long read, but well worth it. We have the "dreamboat" from Fallout, a pink Fannie Pack flirtation at Black Hand Coffee, a desire for dreads, and a guy giving girls "advice" on what to post on a...

Confederate Rally Organizers Seeking Funding to Leave Richmond

In a fitting end to their misadventures, the organizers of the neo-Confederate rally today reached out to supporters for donations via GoFundMe, raising $220 from two individuals before deleting the campaign. The group used social media throughout the days leading up...

The Richmond Mural Project Needs Blank Walls

Art Whino, the group responsible for the Richmond Mural Project, are looking for blank walls to mural-ize. Art Whino, the group responsible for the Richmond Mural Project, are looking for blank walls to mural-ize. This year will be the project’s third year in Richmond and they’re hoping to put up 20+ murals in Richmond by summer’s end. If you...

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RVA Mag 16 Hits the Streets – Find Out Where To Get Yours Here

Hey everyone, spring is here and the brand new issue of RVA Magazine is winging its way to you! We're focusing on a number of topics this issue, with extensive coverage devoted to local and national music. Hey everyone, spring is here and the brand new issue of RVA Magazine is winging its way to you! We're focusing on a number of topics this...

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RVA Radio: Reinhold Live at Gallery5 (9 year party!)

Here's Reinhold Live at Gallery5 for RVA Magazine & G5's 9 year birthday party Here's Reinhold Live at Gallery5 for RVA Magazine & G5's 9 year birthday party. This is from the PLF Street "Fire" Show on First Friday, 4/4/14 in Richmond VA. "Party Liberation Front and friends put on a special street show with fire and performance live on the street...

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We Need Interns – Deadline to Apply is 5/1

DEADLINE TO APPLY IS 5/1 Summer is almost here, and the editors of RVAMag and GayRVA.com need interns. We’re looking to fill about eight slots for people who are passionate, creative, hard-working, and willing to learn and better themselves under the guidance of two professional media outlets here in Richmond. DEADLINE TO APPLY IS 5/1 Summer is...

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Book Review: Vehicular Tankacide by Raven Mack

I've previously let you know about Raven Mack, a writer/zinester/poet/wandering spirit from the Charlottesville area, and his recent quest to bring poetry to the masses through his Rojonekku Hand To Hand Haiku Tournaments. But those events aren't the only things Raven's up to right now; not only does he continue to produce zines (see the ongoing...

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RVA’s ‘The Metaphysical Circus’ To Enter E-Book World

Richmond has been introduced to a new publishing company, one that will redefine the marketing of eBooks and what it means to be a local publisher. Meet The Metaphysical Circus Press (MCP). Richmond has been introduced to a new publishing company, one that will redefine the marketing of eBooks and what it means to be a local publisher. Meet The...

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