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Review | ‘Lungs’ Is a Mirror You Can’t Look Away From

Lungs is a stream of consciousness rom-com set in the pre-Trump fainting spell that privileged liberal America endured very loudly. The narrative employs the manic pixie dream girl and frustrated musician as the stereotypes to help us struggle with big decisions...

GIANTS! Makes the Case for a New Era in Richmond Art

The GIANTS! Exhibition Preview Party was last night at VMFA, and for the first time in my 20+ years moving within Richmond’s arts scene, I saw a mix of people I honestly didn’t expect to ever share the same room. High-end collectors, street artists, curators, younger...

How a Charlottesville Surgeon Found Purpose in Ukraine

Every morning at 9 a.m. in Vinnytsia, Ukraine, the world stops. Cars freeze in the streets, trams halt mid-track, and pedestrians stand silent as the national anthem plays. It lasts a minute, a ritual pause to remember the dead and remind the living what they’re...

SALON DE RÉSISTANCE | The Shape of Music to Come

Dispatch Number six: will music survive technology? Join us for Salon de Résistance on November 20th at Black Iris for a conversation about the future of music and it's ability to survive the AI revolution, featuring John Campbell from Lamb of God and Tyler Williams...

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...

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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The Diamond No More! Welcome to Carmax Park

The Richmond Flying Squirrels and CarMax have officially announced that the city’s new ballpark will be named CarMax Park. The announcement was made on Wednesday, September 4, marking a significant expansion in the partnership between the Flying Squirrels and Richmond-based CarMax, which began in 2016. The multi-year exclusive naming rights...

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Where to Catch the Best Comedy in Richmond: A Quick Local Guide

They say good living is to eat, drink and be merry. While you have the rest of RVAMag to get  suggestions on where to eat and drink, I can help you find where to be merry with local comedy suggestions since what could be merrier than laughter? Although relatively young, Richmond’s comedy scene regularly offers a wide range of events with the...

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@RareRichmond Captures the Grit and Glory of Old Richmond, VA

We recently stumbled on a new-ish Instagram account @RareRichmond that captures Richmond, VA, in all its gritty, goofy  and cringey glory. We reached out for a quick Q&A, though the person behind the account prefers to stay anonymous, here's what they had to say: Original post on @RareRichmond can be found HERE Where did the idea come from?My...

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Broke Student’s Survival Guide: Cheap Eats in Richmond 2024

If you’re a broke student with a craving for more than just the mundane offerings of the university dining hall, Richmond’s got your back. This city, with its ever-evolving culinary landscape, is a treasure trove of hidden gems where you can eat like a king without needing a king's ransom. Nestled near the campuses of Virginia Commonwealth...

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Lost in a Psychedelic Labyrinth with ‘Mom I’m on Drugs’

Ken Brisby, known in Richmond's electronic and experimental music scene as Stephanie AKA Steph, has been a fixture in both the local music and Virginia's film production communities, where they have worked on various movie sets. Their life experiences and creative ambitions inspired them to write a screenplay and meticulously craft the props for...

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