We’re probably past the point of sugarcoating where we are in America. The fear of authoritarian creep isn’t a fear anymore. Checks and balances, once the pride of our democracy, are failing. Congress has either abdicated its responsibilities or stood by in polite...
Oddities shop Rest In Pieces has been intriguing us with their ram skulls, bone jewelry, taxidermy, and other eerie preserved specimens since they launched their online business in 2014. Since 2015, owners Justine Torone and Alaina Gearhart have operated out of a shop on South Stafford Street selling all sorts of spooky and funky artifacts for...
Oddities shop Rest In Pieces has been intriguing us with their ram skulls, bone jewelry, taxidermy, and other eerie preserved specimens since they launched their online business in 2014. Since 2015, owners Justine Torone and Alaina Gearhart have operated out of a shop on South Stafford Street selling all sorts of spooky and funky artifacts for...
You may recognize the name Willie Byrd. You may have seen their colorful, eye-catching labels in local markets and stores around town, or like us, you may have had the pleasure of tasting their sweet and decadent chocolate sauce that started out an as just a beloved old family recipe. The local business, run by Scottie Phillips, her mother Ann...
Welcome to your weekly tantalizing and enchanting bay grass update. I’m sure your Wednesdays are at least a little better now that you have this to look forward to. If not, please pretend for me. For once, we haven’t had any problems- we’re actually getting a hang of this thing now. But not without Editor Brad Kutner dropping his phone in the...
If you’re looking for concrete ways to show solidarity with International Women’s Day or throughout Women’s History Month, consider making a donation or fundraising for Richmond Reproductive Freedom Project (RRFP). Founded in 2004, RRFP’s mission is to further reproductive justice by providing financial and practical support for individuals...
Richmond’s oldest movie palace has been $1.99 for second run movies for about 2 decades but thats about to change in the hopes of making bigger changes. Richmond’s oldest movie palace has been $1.99 for second run movies for about 2 decades but thats about to change in the hopes of making bigger changes. Since the Byrd Theatre Foundation took...
It isn't any secret that the staff over here at RVA Mag is extremely excited for Halloween. Just take a look at our HALLOWEEK events here that are going on all this week through Monday and you'll see we crave the spooky, scary and of course, the zaney. RVA has always been big on its October 31 festivities with bar crawls, and masquerades, and...
This week's batch of Missed Connections delves into the lust and wildly weird longings of RVA's loved and lost souls. We have people looking for their flings from Starbucks, Crump Park and and even the Gary Johnson rally. Check them out below: This week's batch of Missed Connections delves into the lust and wildly weird longings of RVA's loved...
It's been 20 years since Michael Jordan teamed up Bugs Bunny to defeat some intergalactic bad guys. It's been 20 years since Michael Jordan teamed up Bugs Bunny to defeat some intergalactic bad guys. But you can relive the magic with a special one-night-only screening of the film at a few theater's around the RVA area. For those who don't...
