Unsettled Times: A Conversation with NYT Bestselling Author Cory Doctorow on Tech, Labor, and Activism

by Landon Shroder | COMMUNITY, CULTURE, MUSIC, OPINION & EDITORIAL

There are few people who can expose the playbooks of power quite like NYT bestselling author Cory Doctorow—unraveling how tech monopolies, political elites, and radicalization can converge at a singular point. As a science fiction writer, activist, and former European...

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…And MetallicA For All: A Glimpse Into the First 10 Years of the Masters of Metal

What started as a pet project to catalog the tours and recording process of Metallica’s first five albums has evolved into a book capturing the narrative of this formative time in the metal behemoth’s history. And this weekend, author Harold Claros-Maldonado will...

After Deplatforming the Alt-Right, is Police Reform the Next Challenge?

Last month marked the one-year anniversary of the Unite the Right rally in Charlottesville. Between the overwhelming images of riot police and confederate flag insignias, it’s easy to get downtrodden and feel like no progress has been made. However, after talking to a...

RVA Missed Connections September 11-September 18

Richmond may have made it through Hurricane Florence and multiple tornadoes in the past few days, but that didn't slow the people over in Missed Connections down one bit. This week, we've got sparks flying at Sidewalk Cafe and Baja Bean, hotel lobby hookups, and more....

Three Days of Tattoos, Art, and Fun at the Richmond Festival 2018

SEPTEMBER 28-30, 2018 Show Times: Friday: 3 PM – 2 AM Saturday: Noon – 2 AM Sunday: Noon – 7 PM Ticket Prices: Friday & Sunday: $20 Saturday: $30 Weekend (3-day): $35 – BEST VALUE! Tickets available at the door all weekend. Evening Entertainment Tickets (Sold...

Virginia LGBT PRIDE Festival

Virginia PRIDE comes back to Brown's Island this year on Saturday, September 11. Virginia Pride seeks to unite the segmented LGBT communities throughout the Commonwealth. We strive to be a representative body of the LGBT Community in the Commonwealth of Virginia. We...

Great American Beard and Moustache Championship (GABMC)

Doors of The National open for registration at 1 p.m. and the Championship starts at 3:00 p.m. Competitor tickets are $35; spectator tickets are $15. Tickets can be purchased atGreatAmericanBMC.org/tickets. ALL PROCEEDS WILL GO TO THE HUMANE SOCIETY OF THE UNITED...

Vintage Shop Closes Amid Sexual Assault Allegations

This is a developing story. Fan-based vintage shop Yesterday’s Heroes closed abruptly this week, following allegations on social media from multiple women that the shop owner, Drew Spruill, sexually assaulted them and others. Initially, a sign on the door informed...

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RVA Comics X-Change: Issue 35

By Ash Griffith

Happy new year, comic fans! Welcome to a new year of new goals, new opportunities, and -- most importantly -- new comics. This year we are bringing you more of the best in comic news, upcoming comics, and events. We will be covering GalaxyCon once again this year,...

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Best of VA Missed Connections January 8 – January 14

By RVA Staff

Welcome to another installment of Missed Connections, where this week we learn that cutting your finger so bad you end up in the ER means you definitely know how to have fun! Does your nurse want to have fun with you? Or has she seen too many trainwrecks while she's...

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Songs From The Road Band @ The Camel

By Justin Mcclung

Songs From The Road Band the Asheville, NC based quartet is Charles Humphrey III (bass), Mark Schimick (mandolin), Sam Wharton (guitar), and James Schlender (fiddle). Songs From The Road Band has emerged as one of the heaviest touring bands in the country since March...

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Dr. Bacon @ The Camel

By Justin Mcclung

Dr. Bacon is a 7 Piece touring Appalachian Funk, Grass and Rock & Roll band. Blending incredibly diverse instrumentation with broad, deep musical influences, allows the band to perform a plethora of widely accessible, danceable music. The Dr. Bacon Live Experience...

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Advocates Hope LGBTQ Protections Will Pass With New Leadership

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The Virginia Values Act, introduced Friday in the General Assembly by Senator Adam Ebbin, would offer extensive (and much needed) non-discrimination protections to Virginia's LGBTQ citizens. Sen. Adam Ebbin, D-Alexandria, introduced Friday SB 868, called the “Virginia...

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