RICHMOND NEWS

Need Space to Paint? 17th Street Studios is a Painter’s Paradise

by R. Anthony Harris | ART, COMMUNITY, DOWNTOWN RVA, PAINTING & SCULPTURE, RICHMOND NEWS

Down in Shockoe Bottom, a small project is merging the worlds of art and community in a way that speaks to the city's evolving needs. Sarah Salo, a Richmond-born artist now navigating the bustling fashion industry of New York, finds herself at the intersection of this...

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Nightmare Weekend Scared Up a Good Time for Horror Fans of All Ages

Whether you are a fan of the spoopy or the scary, Hocus Pocus or Candyman, it was hard to argue that the general consensus is that the first ever Nightmare Weekend Convention in Richmond was an absolute success. From the same team that brings us GalaxyCon every March...

Construction Begins on the 7,500-seat Riverside Amphitheater

Music enthusiasts and event-goers in Richmond, VA, have a reason to celebrate as Red Light Management and IMGoing Events announce the commencement of construction on a brand-new riverside amphitheater. The state-of-the-art venue, strategically situated on a 4-acre...

#DOWNTOWNRVA: Meet Master Stylist Charisse Robinson

We dispatched our hometown photographer, CJ Payne, to the heart of the city to capture a snapshot and engage in some casual conversation. Consider it our local twist on the acclaimed Humans of New York series that we hold in high regard. Our aim is to foster...

Ellwood Thompson’s and Carytown Burger Have Sold, We Want to Say Thank You for your Support Over The Years

In the last few weeks Ellwood Thompson's and Carytown Burger Lakeside have been sold (with the Carytown Burger in Carytown location up for sale) — those two brands hold a special spot in my Richmond heart. You see, when RVA Magazine was just a baby, taking its first...

Richmond Community Members come Together for Rally for Palestine

Hundreds gathered in Richmond’s Monroe Park for a rally in solidarity for Palestinians. Supporters included both members of the local Muslim community and those without an Islamic background. Rally-goers then took to the streets with Richmond Police assisting in...

Finally, a Fright Fest for Richmond! GalaxyCon Unveils ‘Nightmare Weekend’

Horror nerds of Richmond, unite! We finally have our own horror convention coming to town, and just in time for Halloween—courtesy of our old friends at GalaxyCon. GalaxyCon first made its appearance in the Richmond area in March 2019 and has been an increasingly...

Wax On, Drink Up! Listening Bars Land in Richmond with Space Mountain Hi-Fi

The Carver neighborhood is getting an injection of sonic psychedelia courtesy of locals Herbie Abernethy and Josh Novicki. Already reigning supreme with Cobra Cabana on Marshall Street and the Van Halen homage that is Hot For Pizza on Leigh Street, they're cooking up...

Artist Morgan Bassichis Talks About Their Little Ditties

As of September 1, the Institute of Contemporary Art has been hosting More Little Ditties, a video installation by Morgan Bassichis. It remains until January 4, 2024. Christian Detres sat down with the artist to discuss their collection and how it relates to...

The ‘Second to None’ Richmond Music Compilation 2009

By John Reinhold

Welcome to "RVA Second to None Compilation", a striking collection of musical pieces that encapsulates the vibrant and diverse music scene of Richmond, Virginia in 2009. With a selection that spans a gamut of genres from punk to metal, folk to experimental, this compilation exhibits the veritable cornucopia of talent that called Richmond home....

Gun-Toting Liberals & Other Inherent Contradictions: The Gun Diary #1

By S. Preston Duncan

"The Constitution of most of our states (and of the United States) assert that all power is inherent in the people; that they may exercise it by themselves; that it is their right and duty to be at all times armed." -Thomas Jefferson, Founding Father, Virginian, and international baller. We pull in to a sun baked parking lot full of SUVs with...

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