Freeda the IUD is Back in Richmond, Because We’re Still Debating Birth Control

by Salty Oldman | COMMUNITY, NEWS, OPINION & EDITORIAL, POLITICS

There she was—Freeda, a 20-foot inflatable IUD, looming over Capitol Square like a latex beacon of reason in a world that seems to have misplaced its grip on common sense. She’d made this stop before—giant birth control devices tend to leave a mark, especially after...

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RVA Mag Premiere: Brunswick’s ‘Through The Trees’, Album Release Party On Saturday

It’s been five years in the making, but we finally have a debut album from Richmond brass ensemble, Brunswick. The 13-piece jazz orchestra is the brainchild of John Hulley, member of another little Richmond brass group who you may have heard of, NO BS! Brass Band....

TheatreLAB’s Gruesome ‘Playground Injuries’: A Powerful Tale of Heartache, Hurt, & Self-Destruction

The magnificent part about theatre is the examination of the human condition. The triumphs, the failures, the intricacies, and the grand sweeps that make up our lives are told in such artistic ways on the stage. But perhaps the most realistic, cathartic way to capture...

Vespa Invasion! Italian Vintage meets Richmond Grime

RVA Mag traveled out to Richmond International Raceway to check out this year’s annual AmeriVespa held here in the River City. The event, sponsored by the National Vespa Club of America and Richmond’s own 7 Hills Scooter Club, featured moto-enthusiasts from across the...

Pinball Wizards: Author Adam Ruben Dives Into ‘The Cult Of the Silver Ball’

With platforms such as Twitch and constantly changing technology, it is a fact that computer and video games will always be here to stay. However, before we had Mario and Link saving their respective princesses, there was a system that solidified itself for life in...

White Nationalist Who Attended Unite the Right Elected as Republican Official

White nationalist James Allsup, who attended the tiki torch march and the Unite the Right rally in Charlottesville last August, has been elected as an officer in the Republican Party of Washington state. Over the weekend, Allsup posted a letter confirming his elected...

Gone, But Not Forgotten: The History of Punk House 805 W. Cary Street

Earlier this month, nearly half of the row houses and storefronts on the 800 block of West Cary Street were demolished to make way for the construction of 805W, a controversial $18 million 100-unit apartment complex that will sit at the border of the Oregon Hill...

Pianos Become the Teeth, The World is a Beautiful Place, Teenage Wrist, Captive @ The Broadberry

RVA SHOWS, THE BROADBERRY & SLIMEHOLE Present: THE WORLD IS A BEAUTIFUL PLACE & I AM NO LONGER AFRAID TO DIE (CT, Epitaph) http://theworldisabeautifulplace.com/ PIANOS BECOME THE TEETH (Baltimore, Epitaph) https://www.pianosbecometheteeth.com/ TEENAGE WRIST...

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RVA Magazine and GayRVA Are Seeking Interns for Spring 2020

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Are you an aspiring journalist who wants to report on all the arts, music, restaurants, entertainment, and culture that Richmond has to offer? It's that time again -- RVA Magazine and GayRVA.com are seeking interns for the Spring 2020 semester. Application...

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Trump Judicial Nominee Cries Over ABA Report Calling Him Biased & Unqualified

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The American Bar Association's report said that Lawrence J.C. VanDyke, a Trump nominee for federal court, is "arrogant, lazy," and potentially unfair to LGBTQ people. Lawrence J.C. VanDyke openly wept on Wednesday before the Senate Judiciary Committee as he was...

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Humbled By Experience: 10 Years On, Ledbury Remains True To Its Mission

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Celebrating 10 years in business here in Richmond, Ledbury co-founder Paul Trible reflects on what he's learned and reveals the brand's plans for future expansion. More than 10 years ago, Paul Trible and Paul Watson were working alongside a master tailor in London,...

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VA Shows You Must See This Week: October 30 – November 5

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FEATURED SHOWThursday, October 31, 7 PMHalloween at G5, feat. Nosebleed, Benderheads, Unmaker, Haybaby, Chicki Parm, Niche Brand, hosted by Michael Smith @ Gallery 5 - $8 in advance/$10 at the door (order tickets HERE)Bonfires burning bright, pumpkin faces in the...

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RVA On Tap: Belgian Beer Festivals & Gingerbread Stouts

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What’s happening, craft beer lovers of RVA?! Welcome to this week’s RVA On Tap, RVA Magazine’s weekly column for all your craft beer-related events, releases, festivals, and all the booze news your hearts desire. If you missed the last column, you can check that out...

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Freeda the IUD is Back in Richmond, Because We’re Still Debating Birth Control

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RVA Mag Premiere: Brunswick’s ‘Through The Trees’, Album Release Party On Saturday

TheatreLAB’s Gruesome ‘Playground Injuries’: A Powerful Tale of Heartache, Hurt, & Self-Destruction

Vespa Invasion! Italian Vintage meets Richmond Grime

Pinball Wizards: Author Adam Ruben Dives Into ‘The Cult Of the Silver Ball’

White Nationalist Who Attended Unite the Right Elected as Republican Official

Gone, But Not Forgotten: The History of Punk House 805 W. Cary Street

Pianos Become the Teeth, The World is a Beautiful Place, Teenage Wrist, Captive @ The Broadberry

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A preview of IllumiNATION at Virginia Museum of History & Culture tonight

“Everything’s Made Up. So Let’s Fix It.” — Salaam Bhatti

Salaam Bhatti Interview: Campaign Finance, Community, and “We Are the Ones We’ve Been Waiting For”

Home Front on Chaos, Community, and Watch It Die

It’s Still Our City Ep. 20 | Katie Davis, Salvation Tattoo

Hand-Painted Ghanaian Movie Posters Take Over Studio Two Three

TO THE RVA MAG YOUTUBE CHANNEL FOR THE LATEST VIDEOS

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RVA Magazine and GayRVA Are Seeking Interns for Spring 2020

Trump Judicial Nominee Cries Over ABA Report Calling Him Biased & Unqualified

Humbled By Experience: 10 Years On, Ledbury Remains True To Its Mission

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RVA On Tap: Belgian Beer Festivals & Gingerbread Stouts