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Feast RVA: Throwing Dinner Parties To Support Local Creativity

Feast RVA is among one of the most innovative non-profit organizations that Richmond has seen lately. Their main focus is funding and supporting creative community-outreach projects by local individuals. A 100% community-oriented organization, Feast RVA gains no...

THURSDAY: Goth It Up At The Poe Museum’s Unhappy Hour

This Thursday, The Poe Museum presents the latest edition of their Unhappy Hour, an informal ode to the macabre wit and mystery of Edgar Allan Poe. Held from 6 to 9 pm on the fourth Thursday between the months of April and October, each event has a theme based on a...

The New Issue Of RVA Magazine Is Out Now!

Yes, it's here! Our fashion issue has hit the streets. The fashion community is on the rise here in RVA, and we're here to help you get in on the ground floor! With a lengthy pictorial section displaying the work of Richmond's many excellent fashion photographers,...

Bacon Fest: Prepare For Greasy Pork Deliciousness

Bacon has seemingly become America’s favorite breakfast meat in recent years, with popular sitcom characters regularly expressing a penchant for it (I’m looking at you, Ron Swanson). Big name diners like Denny’s recently started serving "bacon sundaes" on their menu...

RVA Nails: Flashy Nails = Instagram Success

Hitting 4000 Instagram followers is not an easy task. It takes a special kind of appreciation for the art form - quick photos of a specific nature, maintaining themes, and more importantly, providing content that people find interesting. But in a social media platform...

Somebody Hit Toots Hibbert In The Head With A Bottle

Aaaand this is why we can't have nice things. Last night at Dominion Riverrock, an annual weekend-long music festival that takes place on Brown's Island, Richmond was lucky enough to witness a headlining set by reggae pioneers Toots And The Maytals--or, well, most of...

Andrew Dickson Bikes Across America

When I was still a teenager, my grandfather (who was suffering from advanced dementia) moved in with my mother, my siblings and I. When I was still a teenager, my grandfather (who was suffering from advanced dementia) moved in with my mother, my siblings and I. He had spent the last year or so in a home for the elderly where he was neglected and...

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Underwater RVALUTION W/ DJ jMung & Rometti

This week RVALUTION goes under the sea for an aquatic-circus themed adventure complete with fish and mermaids. The Reinhold (Party Liberation Front/RVA Magazine), Jeremy Rometti (Euphoric/Source Productions, RVA) and DJ JMungz (Euphoric/Source Productions, RVA) will be providing the sound to stimulation your auditory senses from 10pm to 2am. Last...

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DAILY FIX: Noise Strollers

This bizarre performance art sneak attack occurred during a recent luncheon given by i.e., a think tank of sorts dedicated to studying the future of creativity in Richmond. Some members of Richmond's artistic community, allegedly including White Laces guitarist Alex French, decided to interrupt the luncheon with this unscheduled act of guerrilla...

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RVALUTION: The PATRIOT ACT W/ THRODOWN!

It's Tuesday, which means it's time for yet another installment of RVALUTION. This weeks line-up includes THRODOWN!, Doddie and Reinhold (As George Washington). The Hat Factory has been selling out every week since this years jump-off so if you want to guarantee you get your tickets to the illest show in town, we suggest you CLICK HERE to get...

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Total Fireworks Overload

With Independence Day arriving at the climax of a three-day weekend, no one should have to worry about not seeing enough fireworks this year. From dubiously legal cherry bombs smuggled across state lines to be weilded by your drunken neighbors, to unexpected professional displays held at nearby public venues that make you think your neighborhood...

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Pints for Pups!

Who loves puppies?! Who loves beer?! Tonight, Thursday, June 30th, Metro Grill (301 N. Robinson St.) is hosting Pints For Pups, sponsored by the Richmond Animal League. Essentially you purchase a $5 mug, which includes a free beer ticket towards any draft behind the bar. All profits go to Richmond Animal League. Show your support for beer and...

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Weekend At The Beach

It's Fourth of July weekend so I'm sure peops are heading to the beach for the weekend to stay cool. Here's a couple things going on that are sure to be poppin! Friday night check out the photos of Howard Tarpey, who is included in the upcoming RVA Special Edition Photo issue, and peep the ill, hand styles of Ryan Yates as they team up for a show...

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Radio Rubber Room EP19, The Honorable Sleaze

In this weeks episode, The Honorable Sleaze (emcee, producer & video game aficionado) joined us to talkmusic, producing, J-P-S, the Richmond music scene & the rap game. In this weeks episode, The Honorable Sleaze (emcee, producer & video game aficionado) joined us to talkmusic, producing, J-P-S, the Richmond music scene & the rap...

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Go Skateboarding Day @ Carter Jones Park

Venue Skateboards kicked off the annual Go Skateboarding Day at Carter Jones Park this afternoon with a great turn out. Plenty of stuff to skate and a lot of good tricks going down as Richmond locals battled the blazing heat to celebrate what has become some what of a DIY National holiday. Providing obstacles, grillage and shade, Venue...

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