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Get JURASS-ic to Science on Tap! Dino Night

Drink like a grown-up. Wonder like a kid. No children, no judgment, just dinosaurs. Ah, dinosaurs. We never outgrow them. They’re the original fascination and the gateway drug into the natural world. When we were kids, they were terrifying and magical. Now? They’re...

Letter To The Editor | The Quiet Erasure of America’s Poor

Disclaimer: The following is a letter to the editor. It represents their personal views on this issue. RVA Magazine is committed to providing a platform for community voices on important local matters. The opinions expressed do not necessarily reflect those...

It’s Still Our City | Ep. 12 Hotspit

“This interview was a blast. You know it’s a good one when even the editing (work) is fun. Join us in this episode as we discuss the creation of this wonderful band, their goals, and the process of building the perfect lineup (it’s tough), Crayola House and unwanted...

When the Music Ends, The Bukit Hedz Begin

I came across them one night, sitting in the grass at Kanawha Plaza. Two men, buckets stacked like makeshift toms, a lone snare resting in one lap, framed by the warm glow skyline of downtown Richmond. Beside them, a sign made the economics clear: VENMO DRUMKEEM....

Because None of This is Important, All of It Is.

Amid feedback loops, flickering lights, and fleeting connections at Get Tight Lounge, a local sound tech finds clarity in the chaos and meaning in the impermanence. by Eric Kalata I had to go across town first, to a different venue, to grab the microphones and...

200 People, One Backyard, and a Whole Lot of Heart

Local Brandon Crowe has quietly built something special in Richmond’s underground scene, a Fourth of July tradition called Crowefest. No corporate sponsors, maybe a few local ones. No massive gates or fences, just the usual short backyard one. What you get is a...

Uncorking Confusion: Making Sense of the Great Grape

The world of wine can be a bit intimidating at first. Tannins and mouthfeel. Direct press or maceration. Disgorgement. Yeast. Barrels. Sulfites and sugars. We are at another wine tasting today. All I see is smelling and swirling—and smelling again. Whispered murmurs...

Best of RVA Missed Connections 9/26/17-10/3/17

It's Fall and we're beginning to feel the chill outside, but the people of Missed Connections are keeping it hot and heavy as usual. This week, we have a girlfriend who's caught her lover in some shady business...once again, foot fetish guy is back, a Comicon crush, and...a panty thief? Foot fetish - m4w (Rva) Hi! Am a very fit, attractive male...

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Best of RVA Missed Connections 9/19/17-9/26/17

In this week's Missed Connections, one man solicits a companion to satisfy his foot fetish, while another applauds a stranger on the attractiveness of his date, sparks fly at the Adam Ant show, and two married women with “options” discuss the prevalence of cheating.         Foot fetish - m4w (Rva) Hi! Am a very fit, attractive male with a really...

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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 dating app, with a glorious clapback from a woman who wasn't haven't any of it...

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Best of RVA Missed Connections 9/5/17-9/12/17

In this week's batch of Missed Connections, sparks fly over bow ties at Hardywood, a Hermitage High 2007 alum looks for an old crush, two strangers REALLY bond over dipping sauce, and apparently Food Lion is the place to be to catch nip slips? Check all that out and more below. Drunken boobie at food lion - w4m (Chesterfield) Saw your boobie for...

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Best of RVA Missed Connections 8/29/17-9/6/17

Missed Connections is as spicy and zaney as ever this week with forbidden love, sparks fly at Taboo, a lovers quarrel over some mysterious man named Charles, and dad crushes. Check those out and more if this week's batch of RVA Missed Connections below. Ryan at Helzberg Diamonds - w4m (Colonial Heights)  It was really great talking to you. I wish...

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Best of RVA Missed Connections 8/22/17-8/29/17

In this week's batch of RVA Missed Connections, instead of foot fetishes, we've got a sock fetish, along with sparks flying at Sonic and Kickback Jack's, the search for a long lost lover, and an interesting exchange with a CVS pharmacist. Check it out below. Chris LaRoche - m4m (RVA)  What happened to you? Did you go back to your wife? I miss...

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Best of RVA Missed Connections 8/15/17-8/22/17

Foot fetishes, "muscle bears" at Pony Pasture, and some scorned lovers make up this week's batch of RVA Missed Connections. Also a woman with a giant "coin" head-whatever that means. Read on below to see if you might fit the profile for some of these Craigslist hopefuls. Rosa at Lowe's - m4w (Richmond) It's always a pleasure seeing you. Love your...

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Best of RVA Missed Connections 8/8/17-8/15/17

Steamy locker room encounters, Metro romance, a Jazz Festival fling and more make up this week's batch of freaky and fun RVA Missed Connections. Check them out below.  Debussy - m4m (short pump) You wanted to know what it was. You were sounding pretty good yourself. If you happen to see this and are interested, would love to grab a drink sometime...

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Best of RVA Missed Connections 8/1/17-8/8/17

The heated summer is winding down, but missed connections are hot as ever and maybe even a little strange this go around. We've got a lap dance lust fest, sexting partners, a beefed up tattoo bromance, and what one Richmonder calls a "psychic connection". Check out all that and more below on this week's batch of RVA Missed Connections. Psychic...

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