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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
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Culture
Local art wanted for First Friday exhibition
Submit your work to be featured in the Library of Virginia exhibit “Virginia Stories: Underground Art”
July 2, 2024
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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Travel and Outdoors
CNN names Richmond no. 1 US town to visit
Richmond takes top spot in the inaugural ranking
June 25, 2024
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David Lefkowitz
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Culture
RVA Thriving Artists program promotes emerging local artists
Participants in the Community Bridge Project display their work for three months at no cost at Art Works gallery.
June 20, 2024
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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Culture
Catch Richmond Folk Fest flashbacks on VPM all summer
The local public radio station will play highlights from the 2023 Folk Fest every Saturday until September
June 19, 2024
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David Lefkowitz
A still of the James River
Travel and Outdoors
James River Association and Artspace offering a sunset sketching cruise
Explore the James River and get sketching guidance from a local artist on this pontoon boat cruise
June 11, 2024
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David Lefkowitz
A watercolor sketch of Shockoe Slip with several storefronts and cobblestone streets. There are people milling about the street in the abstract.
City
Share your thoughts on the Cultural Heritage Stewardship Plan
The city is establishing a comprehensive way to evaluate historic and cultural resources in our community — check out the first draft and see how you can contribute
June 11, 2024
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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Culture
See how “Virginia is for Music Lovers” at the Black History Museum
The new exhibit explores the legacy of Black music in Virginia
June 10, 2024
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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Culture
Hunt for mushrooms around Richmond during this worldwide art event
Several local artists are participating in the international Game of Shrooms on June 8
June 4, 2024
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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Your guide to River City summer events
Make the most of the warm weather with this list of the best local events and activities happening this summer in Richmond.
May 30, 2024
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Culture
Fantasia, Ludacris to play at Richmond Jazz and Music Festival at Maymont
The festival returns August 9-11 and will feature Wyclef, Monica, St. Paul and the Broken Bones, and Andra Day.
May 23, 2024
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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An aeriel rendering of Brown's Island according to the Brown's Island Improvement Plan.
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A North American porcupine in a fence, on top of a piece of the exhibit.
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Maymont launched a public vote to help name one of its new “porcupettes” — a baby North American porcupine.
August 21, 2025
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Culture
Richmond’s restaurant postcard revival
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Richmond Raceway during a NASCAR race; sky depicts a sunset with orange hues.
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