Locals Kevin and Laura Wilson have spent nearly two years working toward one goal, opening Camp Yellow Cardinal. Everything was finally lining up: the land cleared, the permits approved, the financing in place. Now it all depends on a boat, and...
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Historian and Author Ibram X. Kendi Discusses Racism, Racist-Driven Policy, & His Latest Book at VCU
VCU kicked off their celebration of Black History Month with a series of events, tours, speakers, and screenings Feb. 1, and last week, guest lecturer and acclaimed historian and New York Times best-selling author, Ibram X. Kendi came to discuss his book, Stamped from the Beginning: The Definitive History of Racist Ideas in America. He spoke in...
Best Of RVA Missed Connections 2/13/18-2/20/18
From a furcoat-wearing man looking for female friendships to a wasted Weezie's woman, and two folks who give a whole new meaning to 'biscuits and gravy', this week's batch of RVA Missed Connections is bound to brighten your week and leave you with a laugh or two. Also, Dominic at the deli in Carytown, someone has eyes for you. Problem with...
STRFKR Captivates Fans at The National With Repto-Robot Dance Party
An erratic barrage of neon bliss scattered across the walls, bouncing off the astronauts synchronized in their two-step samba. Alan Watts’ law of attraction plays on loop as billows of fog lingered into the crowd. A masked marauder takes the stage, offering roses to the crowd. As I struggled to maintain the focus on my Nikon, I popped up from the...
Inside the General Assembly with a Legislative Assistant
Last Friday, I had the experience of a lifetime. I visited the Virginia General Assembly as a legislative assistant for Del. Dawn Adams of the 68th District, working with her assistant - Maureen Hains. I first met Adams during a phone interview last year, which actually ended up becoming an article for RVA Mag. A few weeks later, she won her...
RVATrack Drops New Video For Spooky Cool’s ‘Strange Rooms’
Richmond five-piece outfit Spooky Cool has been one of the more elusive bands on the scene for the last few years. Up until recently, there was no social media or recordings to track them down, but determined fans caught them at their epic live shows, where they have carved out a name for themselves with their unique prog rock/psych pop math-y...
Women’s March Organizes National School Walkout Campaign Against Gun Violence
Eight school shootings and 29 mass casualty attacks have occurred in 2018 alone, with the latest tragedy at Florida’s Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, leaving 17 teachers and kids dead and another 15 injured. Fed up with Congress’ lack of action on gun control legislation and fearful for their children and students; teachers, parents, and...
Catching Up With Less Than Jake Ahead of Tonight’s Show at The Canal Club
It’s a nostalgic week for Less Than Jake as the popular 90s ska-punk band prepare for their show tonight along with Four Year Strong. LTJ has yet to make their way back to the city since their concert at The National over a year and a half ago, but are excited about their return and to take over the city with both their longtime fans and those...
The Politicians Who Take Money from The NRA in Virginia
Another day, another mass casualty attack, this time at the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Broward County, Florida. While the names of all the victims have not yet been released to the public, law enforcement is slowly starting to release some details. What is known as of this morning, is that 17 teachers and kids have been killed with...
STRFKR to Launch Psychedelic Dance Assault at The National this Sunday
Portland brainchild Joshua Hodges is back with a vengeance when STRFKR lands at the National this Sunday, February 18th. Originally a solo creation, Hodges is joined on this North American tour by bassist and keyboardist Shawn Glassford, drummer Keil Corcoran, and guitarist and keyboardist Patrick Morris. The arthouse escapades of this group...
