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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.
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Elise Steele
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Culture
Contents of iconic Cactus House up for auction
Buz and Chloe Pemberton have outfitted their Glen Allen home, the Saguaro Hill estate, as a Southwestern oasis for 40+ years.
November 6, 2023
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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Culture
Mark your calendar for these First Friday November events
The Arts District will be abuzz this Friday with community events — catch them this month before the seasons change.
November 1, 2023
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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Journey to the moon with real astronauts at Virginia Museum of History & Culture
VMHC presents “Apollo: When We Went to the Moon” with an exclusive program featuring two Virginia-born, Black astronauts.
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City
Know Your City: Pine Camp Cultural Arts Center
Northside community center packs a lot into one building
October 11, 2023
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David Lefkowitz
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City
City exploring new plan to manage historic cultural resources
Here’s what you need to know about the Cultural Resources Management Plan process and how to get invovled
October 10, 2023
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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Culture
“Dawoud Bey: Elegy” opens at VMFA Nov. 18
The VMFA commissioned works by the renowned artist for immersive show, on view through Feb. 25
October 3, 2023
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David Lefkowitz
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Culture
Where to catch a cheap concert in Richmond
Get to the gig for less than $20 at these staple music venues in the River City
September 21, 2023
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David Lefkowitz
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Culture
Experimental exhibition opens at VMFA October 21
“Willie Anne Wright: Artist and Alchemist” exhibit will span the artist’s 60-year career as a photographer and painter
September 14, 2023
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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Culture
Congregation Beth Ahabah has no shortage of history
Richmond’s first Jewish congregation, Beth Ahabah might be older than you realize
September 13, 2023
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David Lefkowitz
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