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Chappell Roan, RVA Music Night, Shinyribs & Paint On It: Sound Check

This Friday Cheers unfurls once more, heralding a celebration of Richmond’s dynamic music scene with RVA Music Night—a curated blend of today's most electrifying local acts alongside The Legendary Ingramettes, a storied gospel ensemble taking center stage. But that's...

‘BLK Beauty in the Garden’ Fashion Show | EXPRESS YO’SELF RVA

As the fashion and entertainment industry buzz online about “The Garden in Time'' dress code for the First Monday in May, also better known as the MET Gala, celebrating the opening of the exhibit entitled “Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion” at the Metropolitan...

A Guide to The Perfect Goth Date in Richmond

For those who dare to embrace the darker side of love, writer Lauren Vincelli unveils an array of gothic date spots across the city in time for Valentine's Day. From eerie matinees at Dracula ballets to sultry nights filled with sugar baby shopping sprees and...

Rainbow Reign! Meet Mr. and Miss Virginia Pride 2023

This article originally appeared in Virginia Pride Guide 2023. This is an updated version with proper dates in retrospect. You can read the whole original issue here. As September draws upon us so does fall, back to school, pumpkin spice lattes, and above all else - the return of Virginia Pride. (VA Pride was rescheduled from September 23rd...

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Pride Guide Mr. and Miss 2023 cover

Nightmare Weekend Scared Up a Good Time for Horror Fans of All Ages

Whether you are a fan of the spoopy or the scary, Hocus Pocus or Candyman, it was hard to argue that the general consensus is that the first ever Nightmare Weekend Convention in Richmond was an absolute success.  From the same team that brings us GalaxyCon every March to the Greater Richmond Convention Center, Nightmare Weekend brought together...

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Nightmare Weekend Richmond 2023 by Ash Griffith

Artist Morgan Bassichis Talks About Their Little Ditties

As of September 1, the Institute of Contemporary Art has been hosting More Little Ditties, a video installation by Morgan Bassichis. It remains until January 4, 2024. Christian Detres sat down with the artist to discuss their collection and how it relates to everything from the collective trauma of COVID-19, to the ongoing conflict in Israel...

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Morgan Bassichis x ICA 2023

Morgan Carey Brings “Good For Her” Films to Starr Hill

Morgan Carey, local candlemaker community organizer has been putting together a fundraising event at Starr Bill Brewery. On the second Tuesday of every month Carey has organized Good For Her, a monthly event that screens a film featuring a woman overcoming societal brutality and disadvantages. To learn more about what goes on at Starr Hill, and...

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Emmie Webb Art Carrie Piece

Grimalkin Records and The Richmond Trans & Queer Community

We delve into the world of Grimalkin Records, a Richmond, Virginia-based collective with a mission that goes beyond music. In this interview, you'll meet Eli Owens and Grim, the driving forces behind this nonprofit endeavor, and explore their inspiring journey from humble beginnings to a certified 501(c)(3) organization. They're amplifying Trans...

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Grimakin Festival 2023 interview