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Find your crowd: 20+ live music venues in RVA
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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
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Sports
New in-season tournament could spice up Kickers season
The USL League One cup competition will group teams based on regional rivalries.
December 13, 2023
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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
A mural featuring a rainbow, a young woman blowing bubbles, and the words "Dream Big"
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Know Your City: Ann Hardy Plaza Community Center
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November 28, 2023
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Sports
The Kickers rebranded their subscription service — here’s how it works
See what CityStadium+ offers in terms of ticket deals, discounts, and deals for the Kickers and the upcoming W League RVA team
November 9, 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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Culture
Your guide to trunk-or-treat events around Richmond
Family-friendly options for parking lot candy collection
October 23, 2023
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David Lefkowitz
A collage of former Richmond hockey teams' logos
Culture
The history of Richmond ice hockey
Richmond’s had more hockey teams than you can count on one hand
October 9, 2023
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Free tattoos for mayo lovers
Submit your family story for a chance to win free custom tattoos inspired by Duke’s Mayonnaise
October 6, 2023
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Robin Schwartzkopf
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Flying Squirrels pledge $3 million yearly lease for new ballpark
The fee would be 15 times what the organization pays for The Diamond lease each year, but would increase team involvement with ballpark design
October 2, 2023
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