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Remembering WRIR Founders and Leaders in a Year of Loss

Over the past six months, three people foundational to WRIR 97.3 FM, Richmond’s volunteer-run station built outside the expectations of corporate radio, rooted in a love of music, giving locals a voice, and creating space where there wasn’t any, have died. All from...

No Red Carpet, Just Films! James River Film Festival Is Back

Every spring, I look forward to one of Richmond’s best film traditions, the James River Film Festival. With the mantra “Eclectic Celluloid for the Cinematic Soul,” the James River Film Society curates programs spanning a wide range of subjects and styles. It’s always...

Babe Improv Might Be The Funniest Thing in Richmond Right Now

There’s a moment during a Babe Improv set where you realize two things at once. First, they have no idea what they’re about to do next. Second, it’s all going to work out somehow. That tightrope is what makes it work, and when you have two people this in sync, it...

Hemp Retailers Say New Virginia Cannabis Law Would Shut Them Down

With a major cannabis bill now awaiting Governor Abigail Spanberger’s decision, Virginia hemp retailers, farmers, and small business advocates are urging her to step in before it becomes law. The Cannabis Small Business Association (CSBA) and a coalition of hemp...

Riverfront Music Returns! Allianz Amphitheater 2026 Lineup Drops

Richmond’s riverfront concert season is set to return next month, with more than a dozen shows already announced for the 2026 lineup at Allianz Amphitheater with more to come. The venue, which opened in 2025, is entering its second full season with a schedule...

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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Comedian Mu Cuzzo: Laughs Guaranteed or Your Sadness Back!

Hello reader! Today we are chatting with Mu Cuzzo, a hilarious comedian and producer making waves in the regional comedy scene. He’s now curating the Positive Vibes Only Festival, set to take place on Monday, August 5th at Brambly Park in Richmond, VA. Don't miss it. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JO3fq_HKF4M Gabe Santamaria: Alright, we're...

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Kulture Celebrates 25 Years of the Hustle

The word "hustler" gets a lot of grief. Most of the people we associate with the word bring negativity, strife, betrayals, and nonsense. I believe the word is misread colloquially. The Merriam-Webster entry lists two meanings: a prostitute and an aggressively enterprising person. I think, in modern parlance, we tend to split the difference and...

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The Science Museum Goes Adults-Only for Science on Tap! 80s Night

May 80s Nights never die! Return to the decade of decadence at the Science Museum Thursday August 1st and dance your Jordache off. The event gives you unfettered access to all of the museum's exhibits, including its very popular BODY WORLDS: The Anatomy of Happiness installation. Have some adult beverages, pop your collars, and rock out to...

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