by RVA Staff | Feb 17, 2017 | EDITORIAL
“There had been a nearly effortless growth in my life, and then suddenly I slammed hard against a painful reality I never saw coming. … What I had believed was enough compassion and concern on my part was nowhere near that. What I had thought was a stable life I now...
by R. Anthony Harris | Apr 4, 2014 | COMMUNITY, EAT DRINK, EDITORIAL, MAGAZINE, MUSIC, NIGHTLIFE, PHOTOGRAPHY
RVA Magazine celebrates our 9th anniversary with a huge party tonight at Gallery 5! To get you hyped for the shindig, here’s our publisher, R. Anthony Harris, with a rundown of some of his hazy memories from the past 9 years of RVA Mag.Forgive me as I think back...
by RVA Staff | Jun 25, 2009 | EDITORIAL
In the throbbing heart of our cultural tapestry, a silence has abruptly been drawn, leaving the world on a chilling standstill. The King of Pop, Michael Jackson, has bid us adieu. Just as a tender tree branch surrenders a leaf, so too, does part of my youthful spirit...
by RVA Staff | Jun 9, 2009 | OPINION, WTF?!
We received this in an email to win the Medeski, Martin, & Wood tickets and thought it rang true. Richmond can be ridiculous. Richmond is so scene Seriously, Richmond has to be looked at. This girl from Lynchburg moved there. She lets me know that she has a shirt...
by RVA Staff | May 18, 2009 | LETTER TO THE EDITOR, OPINION
Born two centuries ago this year, Edgar Allan Poe is Virginia’s favorite adopted son and one of America’s most renowned authors. His work is as creepy and insightful today as when it was written – and surprisingly relevant. For example, Poe’s detective story “The...
by S. Preston Duncan | Apr 16, 2009 | OPINION, POLITICS, RICHMOND NEWS, VIRGINIA POLITICS
“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,...