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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
Hunt for mushrooms around Richmond during this worldwide art event
Several local artists are participating in the international Game of Shrooms on June 8
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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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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
A caregiver and two children interacting with an exhibit in the Children's Museum of Richmond lobby.
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Try This: Meet superhero insects at the Children’s Museum of Richmond
“Bug Squad” introduces kiddos ages 0-8 to the unique talents of bugs through immersive, hands-on fun.
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Culture
VisArts summer classes begin June 10
Financial aid is available for the in-person and online classes, for everything from pottery to poetry
May 20, 2024
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David Lefkowitz
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Culture
Impressionist exhibition coming to VMFA in 2025
“The Impressionist Revolution: Money to Matisse from the Dallas Museum of Art” will open April 5, 2025.
May 17, 2024
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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Stop and smell the rosé at Rassawek Vineyards
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A horror musical starring puppets is coming to Richmond
See “Cthulhu: The Musical!” at the Canal Club in July
May 13, 2024
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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Culture
VMFA announces details for 2024 “Fine Arts and Flowers”
The four-day floral event will return to the art museum on October 23.
April 30, 2024
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David Lefkowitz
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Culture
See who’s performing at this summer’s Festival of Arts
The free series presented by the Dept. of Parks and Recreation includes concerts, performances, fireworks, and more at Dogwood Dell
April 23, 2024
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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