On October 15, 2018, Abigail Spanberger exploded into Virginia politics with one of the all time great debate closers against Tea-Party Republican, Dave Brat. With a visceral proclamation, she declared: “I am not Nancy Pelosi… I am not Barack Obama… Abigail Spanberger...
Now is the time of year for dark beers! Porters and stouts are so tasty because they are made from roasted barley, malt, and hops, similarly to the way that coffee is made. Now is the time of year for dark beers! Porters and stouts are so tasty because they are made from roasted barley, malt, and hops, similarly to the way that coffee is made....
Here are some behind-the-scenes tips for dinners on how to get the most out of your restaurant experience. Listen up and eat well! Here are some behind-the-scenes tips for dinners on how to get the most out of your restaurant experience. Listen up and eat well! Ask for recommendations Chances are, your server gets discounted or complimentary...
FEATURE SHOW Sunday, October 14, 5 p.m. Ladies Night: A Women's Rights Art Auction & Music Benefit Show featuring White Laces, Milkstains, Canary oh Canary, Julie Karr, Iron Reagan, Fire Bison, Constrictor, Apocalypse Dudes @ Gallery 5 - $10/All Ages. Holy Shit! What a lineup. This easily has Show of the Year nominations written all over it. I...
What’s the deal with that funny-looking, Taiwanese tea with the big straws and the tapioca bubbles? This tea is also called pearl tea or boba tea. Bubble tea first hit the streets in the 1980s, making its way swiftly to the US, becoming a cult classic in big cities like New York, and soon trickled down to areas like DC and Richmond! What’s the...
There are over 50 espresso drinks that can be ordered from most cafe menus--there’s a pretty good list on Wikipedia. But is it all just pseudo-Starbucks mumbo-jumbo, or is there really a difference? And what should you order when faced with a list of hard-to-pronounce coffee names? Here is our personal list of the top five coffee drinks that are...
For the past two years, WRIR Richmond Independent Radio has been conceiving an ambitious project. The intention is to celebrate the rich tapestry of music history that runs rampant through the veins and pulse of every street corner and vintage building in Richmond, VA. On September 29th, A Richmond Music History Tour will bring this dream to the...
Summer's over, everyone's home from the beach and headed back to school, and along with your textbooks, laptop, pens and looseleaf paper, you're going to want to make sure your backpack contains a copy of the brand new issue of RVA Magazine! Filled to bursting with all the best in local art, music, and creative activity, our new issue has plenty...
FEATURE SHOW Wednesday, September 26, 8 p.m. David J (of Bauhaus/Love & Rockets), Adrian H & the Wounds @ Fallout - $10/18+dark (*No cameras of any kind) David J has been there and done that. This forefather of gothic rock, synth, and first-wave post punk has decided to pay Shockoe Bottom a visit. Even Bela Lugosi would be proud. This is an...
Pumpkin Mania Pt. 1: Pumpkin Ales The perfect time for pumpkin ales is finally here! Those who are new to the world of craft beers and pumpkin goodness may think this just means choosing between one or two brands at your local market, but there are actually a ton of different types out there, and no two are alike. Pumpkin Mania Pt. 1: Pumpkin...
