RVAMag #26 has hit the streets

by | Oct 21, 2016 | POLITICS

RVA Magazine returns this fall with RVA #26, an overloaded issue that celebrates the style and sound of Virginia’s capital in only a way RVA Magazine can.

RVA Magazine returns this fall with RVA #26, an overloaded issue that celebrates the style and sound of Virginia’s capital in only a way RVA Magazine can.

Brought to you as always from journalists and writers entrenched in the scene, our coverage continues our esteemed legacy of thorough coverage that is as vibrant as it is sharp. For those wanting an accurate depiction of culture in Richmond, look no further than RVA #26 and the style guide it will definitely provide.

Graphic design duo ASVP grace the cover of RVA #26 (top picture) and the issue contains an in-depth interview covering their unique approach and mysterious image. Also in the art department is a look at prolific artisan Marka27 and the spiritual and familial ties that make his work a resounding success.

Over on the local music side, RVA #26 will feature profiles on hip-hop artists Peter $un as well as a chat with vicious metal band Left Cross.

We have the story on why local studio Virginia Moonwalker has become such a destination for local artists.

RVA #26 also looks outside Richmond’s great music scene to spotlight several noteworthy bands and artists scattered throughout the state, and this issue even has a detailed look inside the “Virginia Is For Music Lovers” campaign from Virginia Tourism and where it plans to go from here.

In addition to these discerning profiles, RVA #26 will feature its usual renowned coverage of craft beer, recording news, album reviews, and local artists that readers and business rely on to help keep abreast of Richmond’s ever changing scene.

Check it out below:

Distro has also begun so you can get your hands on one of these babies at one of the following locations (plus many more in the weeks to come):

VCU Monroe Park Campus
@TheVillageRVA ,@smatter929, @redeyecookieco, @IpanemaVeg @rumorsboutique

Downtown
@capitalAleHouse, @kultureva, @BottomsUpPizza

Broad St.
@Hardywood @MyNoodleandBar, @SabaiRva, @TheBroadberry, @thecamelrva, @TheSavoryGrain, Enigma Tattoo, Lucky 13 Tattoo, All for One Tattoo

The Fan
@lady_nawlins, @FWSullivans, Sticky to go-go, @PearlRVA, @DeliUptown, Main Street Barber shop, Refuge Barber, @LamplighterRC vcu, City Dogs, @postbellumrva, @Bellytimber, East Coast Provisions, @FooDogRVA, @FanNoodleBar,

Carytown
@DontLookBackRVA, @LooseScrewTat2, @citizenburger, Premier Costume shop, @Ellwoods, @CarytownBurgers, @BurgerBach, @worldofmirth, @Plan9Music, @mellowmushroo, @SacredWatersRVA

MacArthur area/Northside
@stircrazyrva, Dots Back Inn, Vine and @themillrva – many more to go!

Lakeside
@CarytownBurgers, Lakeside Tattoo, @OGgravity and more

Manchester
@legendsbeer

There’s still plenty more drops to make, so keep an eye out or ask your favorite local business to reach out to hello@rvamag.com if you’d like to see them carry copies.

Brad Kutner

Brad Kutner

Brad Kutner is the former editor of GayRVA and RVAMag from 2013 - 2017. He’s now the Richmond Bureau Chief for Radio IQ, a state-wide NPR outlet based in Roanoke. You can reach him at BradKutnerNPR@gmail.com




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