Got a show coming up? New single? Simply want someone to talk music? I am your guy at griffin@rvamag.com. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tGm4ILg9VJM&t=9s Chandler, Lex Bratcher, Billy Marchiafava, O-ZSaturday August 23rd, 2025The Broadberry Chandler’s back...
"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...
As the fashion and entertainment industry buzz online about “The Garden in Time'' dress code for the First Monday in May, also better known as the MET Gala, celebrating the opening of the exhibit entitled “Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion” at the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute in New York, it seemed very synchronous that I...
Satire is a dish best served hot. There is no safe space from it. In fact, its very existence defines the nexus where humor hits nerve. Its side-eye is trained on those too squeamish to look this world directly in its conjuntivitic eyes. We’ve got problems. Huge, huge, problems. They’re not funny. The absurdity of our (non) responses to them is...
Meet Jonah Livingston aka kisscharge, a staple in the unseen music scenes bubbling under the surface and the brains behind the zine, Information Dominance Zine. As fans of his work, we wanted to shoot him a few questions about the gritty world he’s documenting and get some of his photos up on the site. Jonah is right in the thick of it, one of...
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...
This Sunday, April 28th, Richmond Funny Bone is the place to be for an unforgettable evening of comedy while helping out some animals at the same time. Orchestrated by seasoned comedian and comedy teacher Tim Loulies, this all-women comedy night is set to support Ring Dog Rescue and Central Virginia Horse Rescue. Tim Loulies Tim explains the...
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...
This week, we catch up with Andrew Schiavone, a New York based comedian on the brink of filming his first one-hour special, "Central Nervousness," right here at Richmond's Coalition Theatre this Thursday night. From kitchen gigs at Richmond Funny Bone to viral tweets and a deep dive into the comedy grind, Andrew's story isn't just about...
Does having drinks while watching classic moves in one of the country's last remaining Grand Movie Palaces sound like a perfect Tuesday night? Rhetorical question — IT IS. This is why we’re thrilled to announce a new movie night to help fundraise for the preservation of the Byrd Theatre in Carytown. For the next three months, we’ll be...
