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Mikemetic puts Graffiti in the Spotlight with Vapors Magazine

This story was originally published in RVA 41 which can be in various locations around town, or you can read it right here. This is a slightly modified version formatted for digital distribution. CHRISTIAN DETRES: Alright, I'm recording. Okaaaay… here with Mikemetic....

First Fridays November Will Be Lit Up with INLIGHT 2023

As autumn leaves crunch beneath footfalls on Broad Street, Richmond's Arts District readies itself for a vibrant night of cultural convergence. On November 3rd, the storied heart of downtown Richmond pulsates with an irresistible artistic energy during First Fridays....

A Nightcrawler’s Tale in Maymont’s Garden Glow

In the heart of Maymont, the 6th annual Garden Glow is painting the night, running up to November 12th. Thanks to Kroger's collaboration, Maymont annually transforms its iconic Italian and Japanese gardens into a luminescent dreamscape. Miss this, and you'll wait...

The Halloweek 2023 Photo Dump!

Halloweek 2023 has wrapped, but the memories linger! Let's rewind to the All Saints Theater Company's spooktacular parade in Oregon Hill. Hope the vibes were as electric for you as they were for us. Catch you next year!If you haven't gotten your fill just yet, there...

Get Your Groan On! Richmond’s Zombie Walk Turns 18!

If you don't already know about the Richmond Zombie Walk, it's our town's party for the undead, and it's one of the fun things Richmonders look forward to every year. For its 18th haunting go-round, this zombie parade took Carytown by storm—moaning, shambling, and...

Are Richmond Beards Still a Thing? 

“He that hath no beard is less than a man.” William Shakespeare, Much Ado About Nothing  Are beards still popular in RVA?  Historically, facial hair goes in and out of fashion and some say we reached peak beard several years ago. Its death has been announced many...

Best of RVA Craigslist Missed Connections 6/30-7/7

Don't kid yourself... summer's not getting any cooler yet, and we all need a little steamy seduction in our lives. So yes, you can go for that... missed connections post. So unleash your inner Hall and/or Oates and check out these CL posts and maybe you'll find yourself some summer love. u recently gave me pro massage - m4m - 42 (richmond) 7/7 i...

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A Brief History of 929 West Grace RVA

They say history repeats itself. That must mean the same things just keep happening over and over again. Welcome to 929 W. Grace St. in Richmond, Virginia USA ladies and gentleman. I don’t care if it was Hubaba’s, Twisters, Chrono’s Café, 929 Café, Nancy Raygun, or Bagel Czar. This article is part of RVAMag's extensive back catalog. For over 9...

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Best of Craigslist Missed Connections 6/17-6/23

In the words of Curtis Mayfield - Love me, right in the pocket... Let face it, funk and soul from the 70's should be the inspirado for every missed connections post - a little sexy, a hint of innuendo, and a whole-lotta-love. Take a look at this passed week's missed connections, and make sure you keep your heart, mind, and eyes open - your future...

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Best of RVA Craigslist Missed Connections 6/9-6/16

As spring slips further and further away and summer's heat takes hold, it's obviously doing a number on RVA love birds - at least this week's best-of-craigslist-missed-connections would suggest as much. We had hot moms at the Children's Museum, hot dads at the WaWa, and lot's of lost love being thrust onto the internet in the hopes that it finds...

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Best of RVA Craigslist Missed Connections 6/2-6/9

We're back again, and this time we got a few more choice requests for love (or otherwise) from the passed week. It's not easy finding the right man or woman in your life, but maybe yours is just a missed connection away. And make sure to head over to Craigslist and post your own missed connections - we'll be doing this every week and we'd love to...

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Best of RVA Craigslist Missed Connections for 5/25-6/1

Somewhere between creepy and endearing lies Craiglist Missed Connections. Perhaps its the anonymous nature of the post, or the ease with which we let things slide through our fingers, but MC's seem to be both romantic and a lazy, last ditch effort to find love that could have been.Either way, it makes for good reading. So take a look at the...

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Dave Brockie aka Oderus Urungus of GWAR Has Died

Official Statement from GWAR Management GWAR manager Jack Flanagan released a statement confirming the passing of Dave Brockie, the band’s founder and frontman, known for his onstage persona Oderus Urungus. "It is with a saddened heart that I confirm my dear friend Dave Brockie, artist, musician, and lead singer of GWAR, passed away at...

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Craigslist Post Dares To Ask “Whats In The Box?!”

Over on the RVA Subreddit, user Jankx came across an amazing Craiglist post (and a fantastic Se7en joke) so we really had no choice but to share. Over on the RVA Subreddit, user Jankx came across an amazing Craiglist post (and a fantastic Se7en joke) so we really had no choice but to share. Here's the text from the CL post: The rules: I throw...

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PBS’s Virginia Currents Highlights Richmond Mural Project

The local PBS station, WCVE show Virginia Currents shows off some of the best our fair state has to offer. The local PBS station, WCVE show Virginia Currents shows off some of the best our fair state has to offer. In a segment from last month, they highlighted the work RVA Mag, Art Whino, and the city did to make the Richmond Mural project...

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