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A student stands in front of a piece of art by Kehinde Wiley, a portrait of Alicia Keys.
Culture
Alicia Keys + Swizz Beatz join local students for “Giants” pep rally
The VMFA hosted 15 Richmond-area schools (and two very special guests) for the premiere of the new “Giants” collection.
November 19, 2025 03:26 PM
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Elise Steele
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
Three women dressed in white in foreground, on a stage with a Greek background.
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
A woman waves a fire stick in front of a colorful mural.
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
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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
An exterior view of the VMFA. A banner advertises the upcoming Storied Strings exhibit.
Arts
VMFA + Starr Hill team up for special strings brew
The limited-edition Storied Strings Lager coincides with the upcoming exhibition, “Storied Strings: The Guitar in American Art,” opening October 8.
September 16, 2022
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Robin Schwartzkopf
Make Space Mentors VisArts Big and Little show off their creations.
Arts
VisArts looking for Make Space mentors
Mentors pair up with 6th grade girls for a year of art, creativity + teamwork.
September 2, 2022
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Katie Potter
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A kid and an adult lifeguard high-five in a pool. The kid is smiling at the lifeguard with goggles on, and there is water surrounding them.
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Enroll the kid in your life to these Richmond summer camps
Whether they love to be outdoors, learn, or flex those creative muscles — the kids will give the stamp of approval to this camp list.
February 25, 2025
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ILYSM owner, Mariela Gavino, leans against a red workshop table. In front of her, a soft-pink sign props against the table's leg and reads, "I Love You So Much" and "Pre-Loved Books" in handwritten, red lettering.
Small Business
ILYSM Books opens storefront in Richmond, VA
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February 24, 2025
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New build proposal could replace the James Monroe Building in downtown RVA
Virginia’s Department of General Services proposed a $400+ million build as it seeks a new location that fits its needs.
February 19, 2025
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24th annual Pet Expo returns to Richmond this weekend
Henrico County Humane Society is taking over Richmond Raceway with an annual day of fun for pets featuring 70+ vendors.
February 19, 2025
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