Axios dropped some news this morning about the city's high-stakes casino referendum. Wondering what's lighting a fire under voters this election season? Well, the pro-casino team is pulling out all the stops to boost turnout, offering free lunches at polling stations....
A considerable degree of attention has been paid to the decline, and some would say impending death, of the music industry in recent years. There are a variety of factors: the unwillingness to realistically deal with the ease with which the public can acquire music for free online, the glut of less-than-memorable music being released, and the...
Any worthy cause has to have a reason for being and the dedication to make it happen. 5 years ago we decided to make a magazine that showed the world that Richmond, VA is more than crime ridden news clippings and conservative history. The city was becoming a place teeming with ideas, greatness and a unique identity that defied the size. RVA...
The seal of the Commonwealth of Virginia boldly contains a tit. Except not really; the born breast is that of Virtrus, the Goddess of Virtue, who is standing over the dead body of tyranny. She is not actually a human, you see, and therefore it's not really a boob. And it's more so not an actual boob because it's a line drawing. But this...
With computer technology becoming increasingly faster, more accessible, and more portable, it seems that more information is being accessed through newer, internet-based mediums and the old ink and paper mediums are being pushed to the way side. This doesn’t seem to phase Andrew Blossom, dedicated literature enthusiast and co-editor of Makeout...
Endorsed by 24 organizations, we will rally and march in celebration of workers rights, and the upward struggle for freedom, justice and equality! We march for an end to all wars and occupations! Endorsed by 24 organizations, we will rally and march in celebration of workers rights, and the upward struggle for freedom, justice and equality! We...
Dear Friends of WRIR: It's that time of year when WRIR once again asks you for your generous support to keep independent, non-commercial, volunteer-driven, community radio happening in Richmond (and, via Internet streaming, happening worldwide as well). Richmond Independent Radio's Spring '10 Fund Drive kicked off on Friday April 23 at 5 PM and...
by Todd Raviotta. See you Tuesday at The Hat Factory. by Todd Raviotta. See you Tuesday at The Hat Factory.
Musical Etiquette: The Fine Art of the Myspace Page My band has tasked me to get our Myspace page set up and get a million profile views. I've never set up one before but I've been on Myspace for a long time and I know how other bands do it. Is there any advice you can offer me? Myspace remains relevant as a great resource for musicians to post...
