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It’s Time to Revitalize The Richmond Arts District

As Richmond’s mayoral election approaches, one thing has become clear: the conversation about our city’s future is missing a key element—the Richmond Arts District on Broad Street. Despite its immense creative potential, this vibrant part of downtown has been...

New School Legend Jesse Smith Talks Richmond Tattoo Convention

Jesse Smith, the local legend and founder of Loose Screw Tattoo in Carytown, has been repping this ol’ Fist City since the '90s with his twisted animation style and has been celebrated all over the world for his craft. His works span a wide range of genres, but like...

Richmond Tattoo Convention Gets a Heavy Dose of Ryan Ashley’s Magic

While the first thing you may notice about Ryan Ashley is that she is painfully beautiful to look at, don’t let that stop you from recognizing the absolute unit of an artist that she is. She’s a Pennsylvania native, an erstwhile New Yorker, and a current resident of...

Oscar the Grouch is the Top Searched Costume in Richmond

What’s the top costume trending in Richmond, VA this year? What could possibly sum up the spirit of Richmond, according to Google’s Frightgeist? Well, apparently, it’s Oscar the Grouch. Are we surprised? In a year where so much change is happening in the city—new...

Howl-O-Ween! Cat-Tober! Pet Costume Contests Worth Howling About

Are you dressing up your pet this Halloween season? Check out these local costume contests for fur babies and fuzzy friends—you could win cash and prizes for your cutie! October is Adopt a Shelter Dog Month. These events are a great way to connect with and support...

Taking Andreas Addison on a Vampire Hunt 🧛

A trip to the Gun Hole to talk about misinformation and urban myths. October means two things: it's Halloween season and election season. The 2024 election has spread campaigns of misinformation, with panics about controlled hurricanes in Florida, Haitians eating dogs...

Next Gen Printing: Everything Small is Part of Something Bigger

The growing global community of 3D printing is, in large part, an online discussion. Printmakers and designers around the world share tips and tricks, open source designs, and free advice on various online forums. All3DP publishes a list every month of the 50 coolest things to 3D print. This month, it includes survival whistles, sound amplifiers,...

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Best of RVA Missed Connections: September 19 – 24

Autumn, that magical time of the year when the foliage comes alive with the scent of nature, the seasons take flight and remind us of our common humanity, and Richmonders take to the pages of Craigslist to pine for lost love, and, uh, mature tennis outfits. This week, let RVA Mag take you on a journey through to find that special blue-eyed...

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RVA Missed Connections September 11-September 18

Richmond may have made it through Hurricane Florence and multiple tornadoes in the past few days, but that didn't slow the people over in Missed Connections down one bit. This week, we've got sparks flying at Sidewalk Cafe and Baja Bean, hotel lobby hookups, and more. Get your popcorn ready, Richmond. Waitress at Sidewalk Cafe (Sidewalk Cafe) I...

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In Carytown, Tea and Sanctuary for Closeted Teens

When you enter The Tottering Teacup, you’re immediately welcomed by displays of pride. Various coordinating colors string together to create a handmade knit hat on each of the workers in the tea shop. The hats’ color combinations symbolize a different identity, from bisexual to genderqueer. The way owner Anatash Werne describes it is, “We all...

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Best of RVA Missed Connections September 4-September 11

It looks as though most of the usual suspects in Missed Connections have gone into hibernation for Hurricane Florence that will soon be upon us, but there's a handful of hopeful souls still searching for their lost love out there. This week, a man is hoping to share a milkshake and some curly fries with a blonde he saw at Arby's, a man hopes...

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If You Could See Me: Shifting the Conversation Around Mental Health

Tell your story. That’s what Erin Mahone wants hundreds of young people to do through her movement, #IfYouCouldSeeMe. From live performances and storytelling workshops to blogs and podcasts, #IfYouCouldSeeMe provides a safe space for people suffering from mental health issues to tell their stories. “The goal is to normalize conversations around...

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Best of RVA Missed Connections August 27-September 4

Many of you may have spent your Labor Day weekend relaxing, but the people over in Missed Connections were making moves. This week, sparks fly at Godfrey's and Taboo, a man is hoping to try his luck again with a woman he met at a poker game, and someone searches for their biological sister. Get in on the action, Richmond! Taboo broad st Hi , we...

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Best of RVA Missed Connections August 21-August 28

Brace yourselves Richmond, we've got an all-new batch of RVA Missed Connections for you to enjoy. This week, two bond at Ellwood Thompson's over yoga mats and cigarettes, sparks fly at the Chesterfield County Fair, a girl in a striped dress at The Jefferson gets a secret admirer, and if you're a blue-eyed bartender from a recent ICA event, your...

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Best of RVA Missed Connections August 14-August 21

The best of RVA Missed Connections is back to help get you through the work week. In this batch, we've got creepy window peep shows, a woman at Chick-Fil-A lusts after a man in a construction vest, sparks fly at Murphy's Law and Floydfest, and one poster hopes things get steamy with his encounter at Brewer's Cafe. All that and more below. Chick...

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