Richmond has always produced world-class talent and just as often, watched it leave. That cycle was exactly what Warren Jones, performer and co-founder of Prison Religion, and Christian Detres, filmmaker and longtime RVA Magazine contributor, set out to change. Their...
This coming weekend, Oak Ridge Farm will host the fourth annual Lockn’ Festival. With a remodeled lineup, and a few less familiar faces, this year’s fest is expected to attract a more diverse crowd of attendees. This coming weekend, Oak Ridge Farm will host the fourth annual Lockn’ Festival. With a remodeled lineup, and a few less familiar faces,...
If it's the second Sunday in August, or the hottest day of the year, it's probably time for you to head down to Cary St. for the Annual Carytown Watermelon Festival. If it's the second Sunday in August, or the hottest day of the year, it's probably time for you to head down to Cary St. for the Annual Carytown Watermelon Festival. Sure enough,...
For three years, the good folks at Good Day RVA have been creating something truly special and uniquely Richmond. I'm not talking about their live and official video series which is amazing in its own right; no, this time I'm directing you to their 3rd annual A Good Day in RVA festival which happens this weekend. Working with the folks at...
“Being in this atmosphere, these people are incredible,” said Annabelle’s Curse mandolinist/vocalist, Carly Booher. “Being in this atmosphere, these people are incredible,” said Annabelle’s Curse mandolinist/vocalist, Carly Booher. “These people are here and they come from everywhere, all different walks of life, but they have one thing in common...
Calling all Dead-heads, camping connoisseurs and those who live for fun under the sun. As another summer blazes on, so does another season of festivals! Calling all Dead-heads, camping connoisseurs and those who live for fun under the sun. As another summer blazes on, so does another season of festivals! A hidden gem on the Must-See Music...
The WEIRD parties have been gathering steam at New York Deli. Anna Wittel and Meghan Worsham, the ladies behind it sat down behind their computer and answered some questions for us. RVA: A little bout yourselves, have you promoted parties before? Anna: Yeah, I threw two dance parties back when I lived in NY – We Are Your Friends, which was...
If you’ve been on the First Friday Art Walk recently, you’ve most likely been among the wide-eyed spectators witnessing flames being twirled, thrown, spun into patterns, and even breathed. These flamboyant performers are The River City Burners. They aim to expose you to the unique and ancient art form known as poi or “fire spinning.” They also...
