This article is part of the official Virginia Pride Festival Guide, released ahead of the celebration on Saturday, September 27. Presented with the support of Out RVA, Allianz, Hit Play, Virginia Lottery, CarMax, Bank of America, CoStar Group, Genworth, CapTech,...
On Monday in Monroe Park, protesters gathered to march to the Richmond office of U.S. Senator Tim Kaine. This demonstration occurred one week after the police raid on a protest for Palestine on the VCU campus just a block away. The march included a number of VCU students as well as Zaid Mahdwai. Mahdwai was arrested outside of a...
In 1984, Steven Spielberg unleashed hell on the children of the world. Okay, maybe I'm overselling, but let's keep it real: even though it somehow emerged as a family favorite, Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom is seriously demented. I'd even go so far as to call it mean-spirited. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WBdyLyijZhU It's one thing to...
I have fully adopted the mantle of theater nerd since I’ve been back in Richmond. I’ve always been one, but companies like Virginia Repertory Theatre and their satellite collaborations have really reignited a passion that started the first time I put on leggings and spoke in verse onstage—I was 12. I take opportunities to talk to the artists who...
"Okay, you people sit tight, hold the fort, and keep the home fires burning. And if we're not back by dawn... call the president." — Jack Burton on his way to battle the Chinese sorcerer David Lo Pan. Big Trouble in Little China is a perfect example of a movie that has aged better than any fine wine currently available on planet Earth. To make a...
On Thursday afternoon, a vehicle was swallowed by a sinkhole on Strawberry Street in Richmond, close to the Department of Motor Vehicles, following a water main break that had occurred earlier in the day. The Richmond Police Department received a report of the sinkhole at 1:42 p.m. and promptly responded to the scene. Upon arrival, officers found...
In a city recently ranked second in the nation for public art, Richmond artist Ian Hess is looking to transform the underutilized space beneath the Manchester Bridge into a hub of creativity and culture. Hess, a 32-year-old local artist and business owner of art supply store Supply, has unveiled a proposal for a public arts park designed to...
Once again in Richmond, law enforcement showed little restraint against protesters. Protests against the United States' involvement in Gaza have been ongoing in Richmond on a regular basis for nearly seven months. The first rally in Richmond since Israel began major military operations in Gaza after October 7 was a community-led march on October...
The James River Film Festival, now in its 30th year, spanned two weekends in April 2024. It began with screenings at Studio Two Three, then moved to the Richmond Public Library, the Grace Street Theater, the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, and concluded with a full day at the Byrd Theatre. Over its storied three decades, the event has taken place...
Gallery5, a cornerstone of Richmond's First Fridays celebrations, commemorated its 19th anniversary last week—a milestone shared with us at RVA Magazine. This cherished institution is not just a gallery but a community hub, known for its unwavering support of local artists and musicians. Today, Gallery5 is at a pivotal moment, seeking community...
