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A student stands in front of a piece of art by Kehinde Wiley, a portrait of Alicia Keys.
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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
The Richmond Ballet's Minds in Motion performance at the Genworth Lights Up! Grand Finale!
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Celebrate 15 years of local performing arts at this free event
Explore a variety of art forms + enjoy hands-on activities for all ages at RPAA’s Community Arts Open House.
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Local awards recognize Black tourism and culture in Richmond
The winners of the BLK RVA Commmunity Awards were announced at an event at the Hippodrome Theater.
August 27, 2024
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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New Lewis Ginter exhibit lets visitors explore augmented reality
Artist-in-residence Kyle M. Epps invites visitors to step into “Blooms of Light” at the Garden
August 15, 2024
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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Culture
Two photography exhibitions coming to the VMFA
Visitors can see “A Long Arc” and “American, born Hungary” from Oct. 5 to Jan. 26 at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
August 7, 2024
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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See who’s performing at Pridefest in Richmond
The Virginia Pride celebration will take place at Bon Secours Training Center on Sept. 14.
August 5, 2024
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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Get a look inside the upcoming Shockoe Institute
Shockoe Institute preview provides look at forthcoming museum and master plan
July 29, 2024
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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The Branch challenges Richmonders to “Re-Think Design”
The event series at the museum will explore new ways of thinking about design, from fashion to city planning to holiday cards.
July 26, 2024
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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🍺 A festival to celebrate Virginia Craft Beer Month
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Relive the ‘80s at the Science Museum of Virginia
Don’t miss “Science on Tap: 80s Night,” with open access to all Science Museum exhibitions, including “BODY WORLDS: The Anatomy of Happiness” and “Discover Steampunk.”
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Where to take visitors in Richmond
Show your guests all the best spots in the city
July 5, 2024
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Know before you go: State Fair of Virginia
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The interior of a Shockoe Slip property livinig room and dining area; a black and grey floating staircase; black leather furniture; an art statue leaning against the left wall; an orange dining table set up in the back of the room; colorful art prints on the walls.
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The photo is taken of a physical photograph with corder frames and a white textured background; A Wonder Bread semi-truck releases balloons in the outfield of The Diamond.
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Farewell Diamond: A brief history + our readers’ stadium memories
In honor of The Diamond’s last week in action, we asked our readers to share nostalgic stories that take them back to the stands.
September 11, 2025
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Tell us you’re from Richmond without telling us you’re from Richmond.
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A person carries an old television in front of two stacks of donated electronics, sitting atop wooden pallets in a gravel and dirt lot.
Events
Recycle your electronics on Richmond E-Cycle Day
The City of Richmond will host a drive-through E-Cycle Day to collect residents’ recyclable electronics and hazardous waste.
September 9, 2025
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Culture
Share your Diamond memories
Reminisce with us as The Diamond wraps up its final stadium season after 40 years.
September 8, 2025
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Elise Steele
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Culture
Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden becomes designated Autism Friendly Community
Lewis Ginter is now an accredited Autism Friendly Community, a title provided by the Autism Society of Central Virginia.
September 4, 2025
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