Here’s a look at this year’s first photo sessions. | Photos by Miranda Jean of the Richmond Chronicle
School picture day, but make it way more fun.
The Richmond Chronicle is a yearbook-style zine documenting Richmond’s art scene through free individual portraits and locally submitted creative work.
RVA Creative Class of 2025
Whether you’re an artist yourself or an eager supporter, celebrate the part you play in Richmond’s creative community. Individuals can submit up to 10 pieces of print-ready work for consideration, but stand-alone portraits are welcome just the same.
Both contributions are free of cost — submit work online or attend a scheduled photo session (no registration required).
The collection will be published in the spring of 2026, then distributed and sold at local shops + markets around the city. Here’s a look back at the 2024 Richmond Chronicle making its rounds.
Step into a spellbinding world where truth and fable intertwine through the toxic beauty of plants, animals, and fairy tales. The Power of Poison, now open at the Science Museum, features iconic characters such as the witches of Macbeth, the Mad Hatter, and Snow White as you uncover how poison has shaped nature, legend, and human health.
Through mesmerizing displays and hands-on experiences, guests uncover poison’s power to harm, heal, and amaze. From the depths of Colombia’s Chocó Forest to a virtual field guide of toxic plants, interactive stations reveal the surprising science — and allure — of venom and poison.
Perfect for spooky season or a family outing over the holidays, The Power of Poison blends science and storytelling to illuminate the fine line between fascinating facts and fantastical fiction.
Today’s Halloween spotlight comes from Church Hill, where residents have tricked out their porches for the Hill-O-Ween house decorating contest. Judging has concluded, and a winner will be revealed on Halloween. We would throw in a glowing vote for this festive porch.
Trending
Richmond’s anti-dating-app club. Singles mixers are popping up around the city as romantics turn to The Pair Club. The local organization has sparked an exciting stir of “friends-first connections,” between the ages of 25 and 45. Coming up next: Gen X Mixer, Queer Craft Night, and Bonfire + Cider Night.
Active
21,200. That’s how many people will participate in this year’s Richmond Marathon on Saturday, Nov. 15. For the first time in event history, all three races sold out — the full marathon, half marathon, and 8K. (Richmond Times-Dispatch)
Watch
See how The Jasper in Carytown has transformed into MUERTOS, a pop-up space honoring DĂa de los Muertos. Running through this Saturday, Nov. 1, the bar has curated a limited-edition drink menu inspired by Del Maguey Single Village Mezcal.
Ranked
What are the best college towns in America, and where does Richmond fall on the list? According to WalletHub, the No. 1 spot goes to Austin, TX. Richmond settles in at No. 61. While those ranks account for overall scores, the River City did earn a No. 16 spot in the Social Environment category. (WalletHub)
Arts
Richmond Ballet is warming up for the holiday season, and tickets to see “The Nutcracker” are now on sale. The performance will run from Saturday, Dec. 6, through Tuesday, Dec. 23. Prices start at ~$30.
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Here’s an inside look at one of The Pair Club’s most recent mixers. Not what you expected?
Prioritizing community engagement, the club’s Singles Garden Party brought local love-birds together to mingle, sip on matcha, and collaborate on a community garden cleanup.
A set of versatile mixing bowls that are on sale for a limited time. The bowls feature easy-to-open, air tight lids, making the transition from prep to storage a breeze. Use them for everything from kneading bread dough to mixing batter to putting together a salad for a potluck crowd.
The fun doesn’t have to end here. After reading the newsletter, head over to our games page. Games refresh with new challenges every day at 6 a.m. from crossword puzzle to Sudoku to themed word search.
Residential street-sweeping season is almost over, and Church Hill is the last neighborhood on the docket. If you’re in the neighborhood now through Friday, Nov. 7, watch out for those “No Parking” signs.
The signs may come and go, but the gutting feeling of having your car get the boot sticks with you. Luckily, I’m not speaking from experience, but I fear getting towed as much as the next guy.
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