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This Weekend, Mekong Crowns A New Pho King

Folks, it's that time of year once again, and sports fans all around the city are getting excited for the weekend. Yes, the Super Bowl is on, but the most important physical challenge taking place in RVA this Sunday is the Fourth Annual Pho King Challenge at Mekong...

WRIR Gets Down With The Rest Of Us

Richmond’s beloved independent radio station, WRIR, is gearing up to celebrate its 8th birthday with their 8th annual fundraiser, “The Party For The Rest Of Us.” Richmond’s beloved independent radio station, WRIR, is gearing up to celebrate its 8th birthday with their...

Last Week To Vote In RVA Mag’s End Of The World Readers Poll!

Our End Of The World Readers Poll is winding down--Friday is the last day to get your vote counted in support of the bands, bars, artists, restaurants, late night hangouts and all the other things that make this city great. Now would be the perfect time to get the...

THE CHEATS MOVEMENT: The Best Photos Of 2012

This year was such an amazing year for the Cheats Movement Blog and 2013 is only going to be bigger and better. I really pride myself on the photos that are posted on the blog, and this is just a sample of some of my favorite photos of the year. This year was such an...

The RVA Magazine Guide To New Year’s Eve 2012/2013

At this time of year, it's a perennial question, one dating back at least as far as a pre-rock n' roll record by The Orioles: "What are you doing New Year's Eve?" It's the biggest party night of the year--the one no one wants to stay at home for--and the options for...

DAILY FIX: 26th Annual Grand Illumination by RVA Time Lapse

Sent to us over the holiday weekend by RVA Time Lapse. They have a bunch more time lapse fun HERE. -------------------------------------------- The 26th Annual Grand Illumination of James Center was on Friday, December 3, 2010 from 6:00pm to 9:00pm at James Center Clock Tower, Richmond, VA. Santa and Lite 98 gave the countdown to light the...

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Merry Christmas from RVA.

We must go home for the holidays but we will be back on Monday with all new content for you. Thank you for your support and inspiration in 2010. Here's hoping you have a great holiday and the city has an amazing 2011. Much love and respect from everyone here at RVA Magazine and RVA TV. photo from Awkward Family Photo We must go home for the...

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Richmond City High School Football Programs Deserve Better

The tragedy that is the current state of affairs in high school football in the City of Richmond, Virginia has me quite irritated. The consistent losing by the football teams at Armstrong, John Marshall, Thomas Jefferson, Huguenot and George Wythe High Schools has become a cancer to our community. The great injustice for the varsity football...

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RVA NO.3: DAVE & ODERUS, An Interview with the GWAR Frontman.

St. Louis has an arch. San Francisco has the Golden Gate Bridge. Washington, DC has the federal government and the world’s greatest chili dogs. And Richmond, VA has a heavy metal band from outer space that wants to skull fuck you. Slowly at first, but by the time they’re done, it’s violent. Grammy nominated, banned in multiple municipalities and...

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Adventures With Gilbert Crockett

Earlier this year Vans sent Chris Nieratko to Richmond to document what's going on in the life of Dominion Skateboard's Gilbert Crockett. This would be the first installment in a series called Adventures With Chris that is being put out by Vans Off the Wall. Check out what the dudes were up to on his visit below the break. Earlier this year Vans...

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RVA NO.3 : LES LA BRITANICA

Last winter, my cohort in crime, Meghan Worsham, and I trudged through the snow to see Les La Britanica play a gig in a packed, grimy basement in the Fan. The mostly twenty-something crowd convulsed collectively to the beat, singing along with front-duo Lindsey (Les La) and Louis (The Jilla Kew) who, along with Luke (Bobblehead) the resident...

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