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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...

Alvion Davenport and The 25+ Year Journey of Godfrey’s

This article originally appeared in Virginia Pride Guide 2023. This is an updated version with proper dates in retrospect. You can read the whole original issue here Downtown in Monroe Ward, in an unassuming building nestled in a strip, lies a club...

It’s a Community Thing: Strange Matter’s DIY Fest

The building at 929 W. Grace St. has deep roots in many Richmonder’s lives. A lot of kids grew up going to shows there when it was Twisters, 929 Cafe, and the Nanci Raygun. The building at 929 W. Grace St. has deep roots in many Richmonder’s lives. A lot of kids grew up going to shows there when it was Twisters, 929 Cafe, and the Nanci Raygun....

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Strange Matter: The 929 West Grace Street Saga Continues

The re-vamping of 929 West Grace street (formerly Twisters, 929 Cafe, The Nanci Raygun, Bagel Czar... et cetera, extensive and well written article about the spot can be read right here) is in it's final stages, and they are open for business. There are no good reasons not to go and check it out- their menu is fantastic, full of sandwiches and...

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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. It is the center of the universe. This address has been the epicenter...

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Unleashing the Aftermath: SHRED-A-THON 2 GUITARMAGEDDON!

Unholy hell, Richmond! The aftermath of the second SHRED-A-THON leaves us in awe. It was an absolute mind-blowing triumph! The night reverberated with electrifying energy as the shredding warriors conquered the stage. The competition was fierce, pushing the limits of pure awesomeness, resulting in a few exploding heads (a massive shoutout to...

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Meet The Judges of the SHRED-A-THON 2009!

\m/ Prepare yourselves, metal warriors! \m/ We gather here today to witness a showdown of epic proportions, where the gods of metal shall determine who possesses the mightiest shred! We wish we had a scientific "SHRED-O-METER" that could accurately gauge the power, speed, and precision of these riff masters, but alas, such a device remains a...

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Rumors and Reality

If you have not done so already, please read Chris Dovi’s piece for Style Weekly on the recent actions against Rumors and other local businesses http://bit.ly/jcwfj I’m sitting in an empty room of a Fan bar at 2:30pm on a Thursday, drinking margaritas with Casey Longyear and Marshe Wyche (as well as some friends and supporters) of Rumors...

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Police Intervention during First Friday May Day Worker’s Rights March

This past First Friday in May, Richmond experienced an eventful International Worker’s Day, also known as May Day, a day that many Americans might not be familiar with. The streets were filled with passionate marchers advocating for workers’ rights. The Worker's Rights March commenced with a peaceful assembly. However, to avoid passing through an...

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