If you’ve been reading these reviews for a while, you’ll notice I love me some context. Especially surrounding William Shakespeare’s plays. One of my favorite things about the existence of Richmond Shakespeare is that they’ve forced me to go back to the English Lit...
Richmond, Virginia—a city where history and modernity intersect, creating a vibrant backdrop for creativity and expression. Within this dynamic landscape, Alex Burruss, a photographer, is making his mark not just by documenting Richmond’s queer community, but by being an integral part of it. Photo by Alex Burruss Burruss’s path to becoming one of...
I recently caught up with Adrian Quesada, the mastermind producer and founding member of Black Pumas, as they gear up for their September 16th show at Maymont. We dove into what excites him most about this tour, how their new album is shaping up live, and the ever-evolving creative journey of Black Pumas....
The Richmond Flying Squirrels and CarMax have officially announced that the city’s new ballpark will be named CarMax Park. The announcement was made on Wednesday, September 4, marking a significant expansion in the partnership between the Flying Squirrels and Richmond-based CarMax, which began in 2016. The multi-year exclusive naming rights...
First off, a massive thank you to the over 1,000 people who have packed the Byrd Theatre for our 'Summer of Swayze' series. Together, we’ve raised nearly $10,000 to help preserve one of the last true Grand Cinema Palaces left in the country. Now, as we head into the final chapter of our 'Summer of Swayze' series on Tuesday, it's time to talk...
Three-time Grammy-winning rapper and activist Michael Santiago Render, better known as Killer Mike, will be a featured panelist in an upcoming discussion on the future of free expression, hosted by the University of Richmond. Co-moderated by UR liberal arts professor Erik Nielson, Mad Skillz and journalist Bonnie Newman Davis, the panel will...
I had been mentally workshopping different analogies to prime you for this article, but when I asked Junebug for a thought on how to explain the phenomenon during our interview, they spontaneously conjured an image that does the reality a good bit of justice. “If you happen to be racing cars, all these NASCARs are souped up, and they’ve got a lot...
Hello reader! Richmond comedians Elizabeth Byland and Anthony Brazeau have been performing together for five years, building a strong bond through Babe Improv. Their chemistry on stage is a mix of quick wit and heartfelt moments. As they mark their fifth anniversary, they’re excited to present their first fully independent show, "Babe and...
They say good living is to eat, drink and be merry. While you have the rest of RVAMag to get suggestions on where to eat and drink, I can help you find where to be merry with local comedy suggestions since what could be merrier than laughter? Although relatively young, Richmond’s comedy scene regularly offers a wide range of events with the...
For those keeping tabs on the statewide music scene, this might not come as news, but it's worth noting: Over the summer, two artists from Woodbridge, Virginia—Shaboozey and Tommy Richman—made serious waves on the national stage, both landing spots on the Billboard "Hot 100" chart. It's relevant to Richmond, as both artists have ties to our city,...
