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Fried Chicken and Soccer? Somehow It Makes Perfect Sense

"Richmond has your back... maybe."  That about sums it up, doesn't it? It's the slogan behind KCPFC, a new football-inspired project from Kwame Hayford, the guy behind Kwam's Chicken Project, and Richmond designer Ignatius Friend. The collection blends soccer culture...

Before Anyone Was Watching

I went to Virginia MOCA expecting to hear Andy Howell talk about skateboarding. Instead, I left thinking about community and how people find each other. Howell's installation opens Seamless, the museum's new exhibition exploring the overlap between art and design. At...

The Light That Never Went Out 

There is a spotlight still mounted in the rafters of 528 N. 2nd Street. It has been there since 1914. It has outlasted segregation, fire, the highway that cut Jackson Ward in two, and decades of silence. On the nights when the Hippodrome Theater fills up, that light...

Virginia’s New Marijuana Law: Everything You Need to Know

After years of legislative battles, vetoes, compromise negotiations, and numerous articles, Virginia finally has a roadmap for legal recreational marijuana sales. The state budget signed into law earlier this week establishes a regulated cannabis marketplace beginning...

Review | ‘As You Like It’ is Just How I Like It

If you’ve been reading these reviews for a while, you’ll notice I love me some context. Especially surrounding William Shakespeare’s plays. One of my favorite things about the existence of Richmond Shakespeare is that they’ve forced me to go back to the English Lit...

In The Heat Of The Night Vol. 3: Don’t Sleep

We are working with the ingenious brewmasters at Bingo! Beer Co. and sending our team of photographers is set to roam the buzzing streets of the city, weekend after weekend, immersing ourselves in the vibrant vein of nightlife that surges past the bewitching hour of 10 pm. This week, our crew of CJ Payne, Jody Adams, and Mike Avey plunged into...

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In The Heat Of The Night Vol. 2: The Summer Sizzler

Listen up, night owls! We’ve got something sizzling for you, and it’s not just the summer air. Introducing a brand new series, concocted in partnership with the crafty brewmasters at Bingo! Beer Co. Our tireless team will be prowling the electric streets of the city every weekend, tapping into the nightlife vein that throbs past 10 pm, and...

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In The Heat Of The Night Vol. 2 The Summer Sizzler Begins, photos by CJ Payne

RVA#40: ‘Cosmic Girl’ by Photographer Kimberly Frost

ed. note: Pick up the print version around town for FREE or join our patreon and read the web version right now at patreon.com/RVAMag!Photographer: Kimberly Frost @kimberlyfrost Model: Tatianna Jackson @tatitrillzz Wardrobe Stylist: Geraldine Duskin @geraldineduskindesign Makeup Stylist: Rachel Austin Boxley @rachelaustinboxley Photo Assistant:...

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Photographer: Kimberly Frost Model: Tatianna Jackson Wardrobe Stylist: Geraldine Duskin Makeup Stylist: Rachel Austin Boxley Photo Assistant: Steven King

RVA#40: Trapcry Is The Super Sexy, Super Fun Pop Queen

A condensed version of this conversation is in RVA #40, which hits the streets this Friday. Pick up the print version around town for FREE or join our patreon and read the web version right now at patreon.com/RVAMag Justice: The first song I heard of yours was "Deep Inside." I remember hearing it and thinking, "I don't know another artist making...

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Galfie: Spreading Love, Acceptance, and Queer Pride Through FLAGS

It's noon on a Friday. I'm sitting in Blanchard's on Broad Street, sipping a cappuccino and chatting with the founders of Galfie about life, love, queerness, and, of course, their business. Hannah and Jade Sullivan are partners not only in life but also in their flag company, Galfie. They're truly wonderful people. Galfie was conceived during a...

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These Young Streets

Kaelyn Mazyck is a fashion stylist and photographer based in Richmond, VA that is looking to link up with the city culture through her work. As Kaelyn puts it, photography is where she really pushes herself to try new things and break out of her comfort zone with each project. In her downtime, you can catch her daydreaming about fashion week or...

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Amber Saint Lexington: From YouTube to the Drag Scene in Richmond

In this interview, Justice Smith talks to Amber Saint Lexington, a drag performer in the Richmond drag scene. Amber shares her journey from practicing makeup on her cousins and using her own portraits as models for her portfolio to becoming a drag performer. She also talks about her inspirations, her signature style, and the drag scene in...

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Meet the New Neighbor: Salon Voss’s Glamorous Arrival in Richmond

Welcome to Salon Voss, a luxurious salon run by area director Tamara Lewis. Started in Fredericksburg, Salon Voss has been pampering clients for a whopping 7 years. Now, she's bringing all their hair styling expertise to Richmond with a brand new location in Short Pump and Tamara is excited to make a splash in Richmond. We got a chance to ask her...

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