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A closer look at VMFA’s $261M expansion
With new project renderings, Richmonders can better understand what VMFA’s upcoming expansion will look like.
January 21, 2026 04:49 PM
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Elise Steele
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Culture
Wild & Scenic Film Festival returns in March
The Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay is bringing back its environmental film festival for the fifth year, in-person at the Science Museum and virtual.
January 19, 2023
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The entrance to the Poe Museum in Shockoe Bottom.
Culture
Celebrate 100 years of The Poe Museum
The Birthday Bash will feature a weekend of events, live music, food, and plenty of Poe.
January 6, 2023
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Arts
“Lessons of the Hour — Frederick Douglass” opens tomorrow at the VMFA
The new immersive video exhibit will remain on display through July 9
December 8, 2022
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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Arts
Apply to be Richmond’s next Poet Laureate
The city is looking for its next artist to serve a two-year term as the voice of the city and liaison for the arts.
December 8, 2022
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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Culture
Big name comedians coming to Richmond
Trevor Noah and Kevin James will both bring shows to Richmond in 2023, along with other internationally-known acts.
November 15, 2022
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Robin Schwartzkopf
Volunteers in Christmas garb walk the Dominion Energy Christmas Parade with the Santa balloon.
Play
Winter events in and around Richmond, VA
Gather the family and friends and celebrate what makes the holiday season special with this guide featuring 30 winter events happening between December and February.
November 8, 2022
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The exterior of the Institute of Contemporary Art, looking down West Broad Street.
Culture
Behind the scenes of an opera in the making
Virginia Opera, Richmond Symphony, and ICA team up to create and share operatic retelling of Loving v. Virginia case
November 7, 2022
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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Culture
Explore the music of Mozart in Church Hill this Saturday
Enjoy live music, educational events, yoga, and a costume contest at this free, day-long fest.
October 26, 2022
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Three people jump in a freeze-frame shot in front of Dogtown Dance Theatre.
Real Estate
Studio Two Three to buy Dogtown Dance Theatre building
The arts nonprofit will host community events, classes, and resident artist studios out of the Manchester location.
October 24, 2022
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A RICtoday photo contest
Send in your best autumn pics for a chance to be featured on social media and our newsletter.
October 11, 2022
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