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‘Cube Farm’, A Richmond Short Story

My god, I thought, this place will kill me one day… The door squeaked shut behind me; there was no turning back.  The second floor of the office was as wide as a football field, with a maddening yellow tent and the stench of stale coffee and bleached paper. There...

NYE Noise Demo Outside of Richmond Jail

A few hours before midnight, about two dozen protesters held a noise demonstration outside of the Richmond City Justice Center where the city’s jail is located. This annual event in Richmond happens every December 31st, going back a few years. The focus of the...

Should Richmond Have an Official New Year’s Eve Party?

As we coast into the NYE weekend, let’s ask a question. Flashback to 2007: our magazine ignited Carytown with back to back DIY New Year’s parties that became a part of the city history. It was super fun. This celebration continued for a few more years, even as we...

The RVA MAG What to Do in Richmond This New Year’s Weekend List

It becomes truly difficult to do anything during this week of limbo; this odd liminal space between years where so many have time to spare and a beautiful apathy takes hold over the minds of the populous. In this period of relaxation and stagnation, one can become a...

You Voted! Here Are Richmond’s Favorites Things in 2023

We asked and you responded with thousands of votes cast over 10 days. Thank you. Now, without further delay, we present the results of the Favorite Things Reader’s Poll 2023. Or before you jump in, you can take a look back at last year's results HERE. 👋 Also, if you...

Our Richmond, VA Celebrates Black History Month 2023 Rundown

Black History Month is an annual celebration of the achievements and contributions of African Americans throughout US history. The celebration originated from “Negro History Week,” proposed by noted historian Dr. Carter G. Woodson and other prominent African-Americans, which was later expanded to a month-long event in 1970. During this month,...

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Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, © Sedat Pakay 1965

Eat With Pace! Reggie Meets Liz and Jon of Fat Kid Sandwiches!

Hey what's up everybody? It's your boy Reggie Pace and the Pace Cast is back! Yes! Eat with Pace! series is sponsored by RVAMAG right now and this episode is with Liz and Jon from Fat Kids Sandwiches, I ask them the hard hitting questions like what's your favourite bread? What's your favourite childhood meal? Because Fat Kids Sandwiches is such a...

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Matt Tarpey of The Veil and The Craft Beer Hustle

During our conversation with Matt Tarpey, the co-founder of The Veil Brewing Co., we delved into the exciting new project that he and his team are working on in collaboration with Longoven. We also touched on how the pandemic changed the game for everyone, how being in bands crosses over into craft brewing and his strategy for sharing and...

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Matt Tarpey of The Veil