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WEBRVA Mag is committed to bolstering our community. Our means of achieving this? By introducing fresh and creative methods to narrate stories from our city and Commonwealth. This approach allows us to offer our readers a comprehensive experience that thrives at the crossroads of art, music, culture, and politics. As a digital and print publication, we strive to depict the highs and lows of ...
The Peculiar and Spectral History of Swannanoa Palace
WEBJun 26, 2018 · The University was founded at Swannanoa in 1948 by Walter and Lao Russell, who leased the mansion for 50 years. Walter was a philosopher, author, and artist, who Wonderli claims Walter Cronkite called the “Leonardo Da Vinci of our time” when he died in 1963. Lao was a self-made woman from England, a former model and businesswoman, who ...
Richmond’s Next Mayor? Get To Know Dr. Danny Avula
WEBMay 14, 2024 · This comprehensive conversation with Dr. Danny Avula, a candidate for Mayor of Richmond, concludes RVA Magazine's series with prospective mayors for November 2024. Dr. Avula shares his deep commitment to Richmond, addressing disparities and enhancing public services through transparency and leadership. He draws on his extensive public health experience, emphasizing community engagement and ...
Frozen in Time: The Unknown History of Maymont - RVA Mag
WEBOct 12, 2017 · Sallie died in 1925, at 85. She willed a great deal of her money to various charities and institutions around Richmond, including $500,000 to build the Richmond Public Library, as well as leaving generous gifts to each of her house staff. The domestic workers received between $500 to $1,000 in Mrs. Dooley’s will.
Hollywood Cemetery: A look inside one of Richmond's most …
WEBJul 27, 2017 · On a recent afternoon, a tour guide from The Valentine took RVA Mag on a little stroll to discover some history behind one of Richmond’s most cherished and popular landmarks, Hollywood Cemetery. John Notman designed Hollywood Cemetery in 1847 and named it for its immense number of holly-wood trees. At the time, Richmond was experiencing the ...
Music in Richmond: Local Bands and Major Events - RVA Mag
WEBPrabir Trio, an India-inspired rock and roll band led by the talented Prabir Mehta, has just released their latest video and song, "Rishikesh." Directed by long-time RVA Magazine contributor Todd Raviotta, the track is from their upcoming album LONG AFTER THE EMPIRE, set to debut at an album release show on September 26th at The Camel.
Richmond Beeristoric: A History Of Beer Brewing In RVA
WEBJan 2, 2014 · Despite the sudden focus on the local scene, in 1898, Pabst Brewing Company set us a branch in Richmond at 308-314 Hancock Street (roughly where the VCU School of the Arts is today). At this time, Pabst and Anheuser-Busch were the only national breweries with branches still operating in Richmond.
RVA Magazine: Amplifying Voices and Cultivating Community
WEBLearn more about RVA Magazine, Richmond, VA's premier source for independent journalism and cultural commentary. Discover our mission, meet our team, and explore our 20-year legacy of celebrating the vibrant arts, music, and community that define our city. Join us in our journey to highlight the diverse voices …
There Goes The Neighborhood: Combating Displacement in
WEBNov 12, 2021 · The sudden interest in Black communities across the country is not, in fact, a sudden process. While the demographic shifts suggest a pattern of individual white households choosing to move to historically Black and disinvested neighborhoods to spur gentrification and eventually displacement, their accomplices include housing policies that both encourage and intensify changes in these Black ...
Finally, a Fright Fest for Richmond! GalaxyCon Unveils 'Nightmare ...
WEBOct 12, 2023 · GalaxyCon’s Nightmare Weekend will run at the Greater Richmond Convention Center from Friday, October 13th, 2023, through Sunday, October 15th, 2023. Located at 403 N. 3rd St, Richmond, VA 23219, tickets are currently on sale through the GalaxyCon website. Prices range from single-day tickets at …
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