Bad luck turns good inside a tattoo shop. Get behind the scenes of Friday the 13th with Yellow Bird Tattoo and Lucky 13. For most people, Friday the 13th is a symbol of bad luck. But for several Richmond tattoo parlors, it’s the most wonderful time of the year:...
After Toni Morrison’s passing, her close friend and poet Nikki Giovanni reflected on their story at the Institute of Contemporary Art at VCU. Picture this: the year is 1970, and author Toni Morrison just published her first book, The Bluest Eye. The book is gaining...
“It’s more than just what’s in your history books.” BLK RVA showcases the booming black cultural scene that's made Richmond what it is today. In the last 10 years, Richmond has exploded as a creative hub -- in a good way. As someone who was born and raised here,...
Every Friday night, RVA Mag brings you a lovely and wonderful playlist curated by Virginia’s most influential artists, musicians, and institutions. This one comes to us from Nick Swartz, who is not only the main man behind the No Lies Just Bullshit podcast, but also...
Summer is alive in the River City, and the latest issue of RVA Magazine is here with it to tell the stories of arts, music, politics, and culture across Virginia. It's August, it's hot, and it's only going to get hotter here in the River City with the arrival on the...