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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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Arts
“Storied Strings” on display at VMFA
The interactive, expansive exhibit explores the role of the guitar in American art.
October 6, 2022
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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People explore the free Richmond Folk Festival on Brown's Island
Culture
How to attend the Richmond Folk Festival based on your Enneagram Type
Richmonders in each number, One through Nine, can experience the free cultural fest in their own way.
October 5, 2022
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Katie Potter
A conference table with chairs and a desk with three computers are visible in front of a large, multi-colored mural.
Arts
Experience artoberVA in Richmond, VA
The arts + culture celebration brings a month of events, pop-ups, exhibits, and collaborations around Central VA.
October 4, 2022
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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Arts
Annual Theatre Award Winners Announced in Richmond, VA
Swift Creek Mill + Virginia Rep took home the most wins.
October 3, 2022
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Katie Potter
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Culture
8 photographers working in Richmond, VA
From drone shots to the ones capturing skylines from all angles of the city, these photo pros have shared their unique shots on our Instagram feeds + beyond.
September 27, 2022
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Katie Potter
Richmond Festival posters
Arts
Posters unveiled for Richmond Folk Festival and 2nd Street Festival
The two artists, Cassandra Kim and Jowarnise Caston, will see have their work available for purchase at their prospective festivals.
September 23, 2022
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Katie Potter
Artworks Building Manchester Fourth Fridays
Arts
Art Works celebrates 19 years this Fourth Friday in Richmond, VA
The Manchester art studio is opening three new displays which will be on view until late October.
September 21, 2022
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Katie Potter
Altria Theater stage
Arts
Broadway in Richmond finishes 2021-2022 season with “Mean Girls”
We look back at the first full season back at the theater + what’s coming to the Altria stage in the next year.
September 21, 2022
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Katie Potter
Artists work on murals at the Haxall Power Plant near the Canal Walk.
Play
15 murals around Richmond
Check out our guide to the many meaningful murals you can find around our city.
September 20, 2022
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Emily Shea-Owen
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Henrico proposes Tuckahoe Creek Park expansion
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8 record stores in Richmond
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Hit the trails: Richmond hiking guide
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This photo shows four plates featuring sandwiches and slow-cooked eats from Brazen. Two full glasses sit behind the plates -- one with clear liquid and one with dark.
Food
New foodie faves in RVA
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April 7, 2025
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Elise Steele
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Culture
VMFA unveils Frida Kahlo exhibit in Richmond
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April 6, 2025
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A person with a grey shirt and brown cap holds up a large yellow paper with handwritten plans for a "Title Tot Lot Community Fridge." The paper also includes, "Description: revamp existing playground and place community fridge + little free libraries (kids focus)", "Cost: $10,000", and "Impact: Create safe space to promote collective community responsibility"
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Vote for the Richmond People’s Budget project
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