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Shamrock Shift Shakes Shockoe Shopkeepers

Shamrock the Block, Richmond’s annual St. Patrick’s Day festival, is moving from Shockoe Bottom to the Boulevard, and those who helped make the event what it is today aren’t happy. Shamrock the Block, Richmond’s annual St. Patrick’s Day festival, is moving from...

Earth Faces Clown Shortage, Not a Laughing Matter

A statement in the New York Daily News has sparked terror amongst clown enthusias A statement in the New York Daily News has sparked terror amongst clown enthusiasts across the country, or at least this journalist. “What’s happening is attrition,” said Clowns of...

Can Lawmakers Undo Last Years Ultrasound Bill?

RICHMOND -- The Republican sponsored law that presently mandates ultrasounds for women seeking abortion services may face repeal after Senate Bill 617, patronized by Sen. RICHMOND -- The Republican sponsored law that presently mandates ultrasounds for women seeking...

Survey Says Richmond Is A Good Place To Be A Single Man

Good news fellas! A recent Wall Street Journal article says Richmond is a good place to be a single man. Good news fellas! A recent Wall Street Journal article says Richmond is a good place to be a single man. The survey conducted through Facebook ranked 50 major...

Quite Possibly The Photobomb Of The Year

Its too early to tell but this is too funny not to post. Its too early to tell but this is too funny not to post. Ward Tefft of Chop Suey Books photobombing a recent local news segment and looking really happy about it. Does anyone have a funnier RVA photobomb? Send...

Watch This Week’s Snowstorm Through Time-Lapse Video

We learned two things from this video: 1 - Those cranes downtown actually move. 2 - Richmond can look pretty under virgin snow, but it doesn't take it long to turn back into a sloshy mess. We learned two things from this video: 1 - Those cranes downtown actually move....

Show Me Yours: Random Events from the RVA Calendar

I’ve said it here before, and I’ll probably be saying it until I’m all old and gray and sitting on my porch like it’s my full-time job: there’s so much shit to do in this town it’s unbelievable. Any given night of the week, there’s something going on, and chances are...

Merry Christmas From Your Friends At RVA Magazine!

We here at RVA Mag wish all the best for you and your loved ones on this holiday! Have a great day, and we'll see you back here tomorrow. Until then, keep yourself entertained with these classic clips from Christmas specials: We here at RVA Mag wish all the best for you and your loved ones on this holiday! Have a great day, and we'll see you back...

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The World is Ending!

Spoke too soon... it's happening! Spoke too soon... it's happening! ed. note - I don't know who took this picture or I would credit them. I guess I can thank Art Whino since I found it on their FB.

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RVA No. 11 Is Out Today!

Ladies and gentlemen, just in time for Christmas, RVA Magazine brings our latest gift to you! RVA #11, our Winter 2012 issue, is out today, and it's crammed full of artistic goodness for you to enjoy by the fire during this holiday season. Ladies and gentlemen, just in time for Christmas, RVA Magazine brings our latest gift to you! RVA #11, our...

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RVA Magazine Presents: The End Of The World Readers’ Poll

Readers of RVA Magazine, behold! We here at the mag are delighted to bring to you today our first Readers Poll in... well, a long time. Before all the Mayan apocalypse hysteria dies down, we figured it would be the perfect time for all of us to take stock of the local scene, find out what up-and-coming artists are generating the most heat, and...

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“The Ballad of Bilbo Baggins” By Spock!

File this under "WTF," but with the release of The Hobbit and the announcement of the new Star Trek trailer, this song seemed very appropriate. Also, its an excuse to nerd out for a minute. Happy Friday people! File this under "WTF," but with the release of The Hobbit and the announcement of the new Star Trek trailer, this song seemed very...

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Plan 9 Records Has A New Location In Carytown

Longtime RVA music retailer Plan 9 Records, who have been in business in the Carytown area for over three decades, have relocated. Opening last week in part of the space formerly occupied by Pirouzan Oriental Rugs, the record store is now located at 3017 W. Cary St, across the street from the location it had occupied for the past 16 years....

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Ghost Of Pop 8: A Benefit For HomeAgain

Ghost Of Pop is my favorite show I play every year, because it kills two birds with one stone. Fun, obviously, needs to happen to keep life moving, but there are a myriad of issues that sometimes prevent a good time. This show combines those two thoughts for a positive result. We gather, we play, we watch, we hear, we have a good time, and just...

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ILoveStickyRice: The Truth About The Kitchen

All restaurant-goers have heard horror stories about what really goes on in the kitchen, but restaurant workers know the truth: kitchen folks have a tough job and are some of the hardest workers you’ll meet. It is their dedication that makes your food so awesome every time you go out to eat! Here are a few fun facts about kitchen life and what...

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THE CHEATS MOVEMENT: THE BEST PART OF THANKSGIVING IS GIVING!

Our friends at The Cheat Movement are always up for helping people out. Check out how they spent their Thanksgiving. Our friends at The Cheat Movement are always up for helping people out. Check out how they spent their Thanksgiving. "Truly, the best part of the holiday season are all the wonderful events that take place in RVA to give back to...

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