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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
The exterior of the Institute of Contemporary Art, looking down West Broad Street.
Culture
New exhibits open at the ICA for spring
Get a sneak peek at the spring season and a special event on Friday
February 15, 2024
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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Events
6 makers markets to shop for your Valentine
Several pop-up markets and shopping events are taking place the weekend before Valentine’s Day so you can find local treasures for all your loved ones
February 5, 2024
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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RVA Community Makers installation will honor Black leaders
The art project, led by Hamilton Glass and presented by the VMFA, is in its sixth year.
February 1, 2024
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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Culture
10 things to check out at the library (besides books)
Getting a library card doesn’t just guarantee you access to a bunch of great books — you can also use RPL to self-publish, search your family tree, and get gardening tips.
January 24, 2024
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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Culture
“Sculpting History” exhibit opens at The Valentine
The museum’s reopened sculpture studio recontextualizes the work of Edward Valentine, prolific artist and supporter of the Lost Cause myth
January 24, 2024
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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Culture
VMFA hosting two-day symposium inspired by “Dawoud Bey: Elegy”
“Picturing the Black Racial Imaginary” will feature renowned poets, scholars, and artists
January 11, 2024
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David Lefkowitz
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Raise a toast to Richmond’s master of the macabre
The Poe Museum is celebrating the life and legacy of Richmond’s very own Edgar Allan Poe at his 215th birthday bash on Saturday, Jan. 20.
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Culture
Two exhibits coming soon to Iridian Gallery
Take in a new solo show as well as a series of inventive video games at Diversity Richmond
January 4, 2024
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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Culture
Gallery5 receives award from folk-rockers The Head and the Heart
Two members of nationally known band live in Richmond
December 14, 2023
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David Lefkowitz
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Culture
The Altria Theater’s history of classic concerts
Richmond’s iconic theater has seen legendary performers, turned swimming pools into storage, and still hosts memorable events.
December 12, 2023
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David Lefkowitz
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Sports
How to have fun at NASCAR (without knowing anything about racing)
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Culture
Anonymous neighbor builds ‘wind phone’ for Fonticello Food Forest
Fonticello Forest unveils a new installation, which invites people to connect with lost loved ones and process grief.
August 7, 2025
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Weekly trivia nights in Richmond
Assemble the dream team and test your trivia wits at these bars, breweries, and restaurants.
August 6, 2025
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Find the best matcha in Richmond
We rounded up six locally approved matcha picks so you can get your green fix.
August 4, 2025
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Culture
Motorcycles at the museum: The Branch revs up for change
We visited The Branch Museum of Design to preview its new exhibits and talk to Executive Director Kristen Cavallo about her vision for change.
July 31, 2025
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