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D(e)ad: A DIY Film That Laughed Its Way Past Hollywood Gatekeepers

Editor's Note: What makes D(e)ad a bit different isn’t just the story or performances, it’s the way it came together. 344% funded on Kickstarter with more than 5,000 backers, the film turned community support into momentum. After getting passed over by the big...

VHS Club | Punishment Park (1971)

“You want me to tell you what’s immoral? War is immoral. Poverty is immoral. Racism is immoral. Police brutality is immoral.” — a defendant in Punishment Park I read that director Peter Watkins had passed away last week and realized I’d never heard of him. As it turns...

It’s Still Our City | Ep. 16 Mickael Broth aka The Night Owl

"Mickael Broth is an artist, muralist, sculptor, writer, father, husband, skateboarder, and climber, quite the talented bloke. He’s created hundreds of public works of art across the country and around the world. A recipient of the VMFA Professional Fellowship, his...

Review | Witch — Entropy Is the Point

The sun, our sun, will expand to engulf the planet Earth in 5 billion years. Don’t bother setting an alarm or getting some extra SPF sunscreen, it won’t matter. Everything we have ever built, or will build, will vaporize and collapse to cinders. Everything. If it all...

The Last of the Virginia Hemp Farmers

Editor's note: Redfern Hemp Co. is a current sponsor of RVA Magazine. This story was produced independently and without editorial control or influence. RVA Magazine began covering Virginia’s cannabis industry earlier this year, and support from Redfern and several...

The Richmond Gun Hole Goes to The Valentine

What started as a Twitter joke has officially entered the city’s canon. The Valentine announced this week that the now-famous “Richmond Gun Hole”, a gun-shaped indentation in the sidewalk on South Addison Street, will be part of the museum’s “This Is Richmond,...

Pay What You Will: Unlock Richmond’s Arts Scene at artoberVA

Art is the lifeblood of any city, and if you’re in Richmond, you know we’re swimming in a sea of talent. From the quirky to the avant-garde, our city is a playground for incredible artists, organizations, and institutions that cater to every vibe and taste. As October rolls around, it’s time to crank up the excitement for artoberVA, the annual...

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Photos | Iron Blossom Festival 2024 by Aspen DeRosa

After its successful launch last year, the Iron Blossom Festival returned this year to The Bon Secours Training Center in Richmond, VA, bringing together an impressive lineup of musical talent while being blessed with fantastic end of summer weather. Thousands packed the festival and spilled out into the streets to catch headliners CAAMP, Mt....

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Will Richmond’s Pipeline Trail Be Closed for Good?

Richmond's Pipeline Trail, a popular spot for locals seeking scenic views of the James River and easy access to Brown's Island, is at risk of being permanently closed as reported by Axios. The trail has been closed since mid-July after the pipe it rests on failed which we wrote about HERE, releasing raw sewage into the river. A petition has been...

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Sound Check! Roughshod, Dropheads & Sweet Touch

It seems like these next few weeks are packed with packed bills. We’ve got fests, big 4 band bills, and for the folks that can’t stay out too late, we got the classic 3 band situation. Got a show coming up? New single? Simply want someone to talk music? I am your guy at griffin@rvamag.com. Gallery 5 | Friday, september 13th, 2024 Roughshod,...

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