Richmond magazine

06/11/2025

Tonight’s sunset and rising full moon.

05/11/2025

Veteran indie artists have united to form The Melody Chamber, a Richmond-based self-dubbed “post-post-punk” band releasing its self-titled debut album Nov. 7:

With the support of two labels, a local indie group makes its debut.

05/11/2025

Former Congresswoman Abigail Spanberger became the first woman to win Virginia’s governorship on Tuesday, headlining a Democratic sweep of all three statewide offices:

Spanberger makes history as Democrats run the table.

05/11/2025

The story of a father and daughter caught up in the 2018 “Muslim ban,” “A Distinct Society” makes its Virginia debut Nov. 14-30 at Firehouse Theatre, with pay-what-you-will previews Nov. 12-13:

A new production at the Firehouse Theatre looks beyond divisions for common ground.

05/11/2025

Democratic candidate Abigail Spanberger defeated Republican Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears in the Virginia gubernatorial race. She gave her victory speech at the Greater Richmond Convention Center with her family on stage. Spanberger’s father, Martin Davis, and mother, Eileen Davis and other family members listening to her speech (2nd and 3rd photos). Sen. Ghazala Hashmi, D-Richmond, won over John Reid to be lieutenant governor and Jay Jones unseated incumbent Attorney General Jason Miyares.

05/11/2025

Today wasn’t only Election Day, it was opening night for the Tony Award-winning “Kimberly Akimbo.” Kicking off the Broadway in Richmond 2025-26 season, the musical takes audiences back to 1999. Set in suburban New Jersey, Kimberly Levaco has a rare genetic condition that causes her to age rapidly, and if that wasn’t enough of a challenge, she must navigate adolescence, a dysfunctional home life and possible felony charges. The production is full of humor and heart. It continues at the through Nov. 9.

04/11/2025

Richmonders turn out to vote Tuesday at Main Street Station and in Church Hill. This year’s election includes statewide races for governor, lieutenant governor and attorney general, along with all 100 seats in the House of Delegates. Virginia is widely considered a critical bellwether in the runup to next year’s midterms.

1) Richmond mayor, Dr. Danny Avula talking to Adisa Muse with Ava Riley on his shoulders. Muse’s partner is Del. Rae Cousins. 2) Eric McNeely voting. 3) Bernice and Paul Venuto walked their dogs to vote on Church Hill. 4) Erica Dodson and Aaron Lovejoy take a photo after their “voting date”. It was his first time voting in Richmond at Main St Station. 5) longer lines on Church Hill meant a call for two extra voting booths to be setup. 6) Election worker, Levandreth “Cap” Gerner, directs a line of voters to the next open booth. 7) A voter handing back pen and paper. 8) Voters leaving Main St Station. 9) Jordon Tarrant, drinking coffee while waiting to vote with Charde’ Reid. 10) Julia Snyder holding Ridley, 3, and Tom Barbour holding Evelyn, 2 1/2, after voting on Church Hill precinct 707.

04/11/2025

Raised in the Richmond restaurant industry, McKenzie Bryant is carrying the torch for her family business, running longtime Bellevue eatery Dot's Back Inn:

For McKenzie Bryant of Dot’s Back Inn, hospitality is innate.

04/11/2025

With costume and trivia contests, themed drinks, and a screening of “The Big Lebowski,” The Byrd Theatre & Foundation welcomes fans to tie the room together at the Big LeBYRDski Fest Nov. 8:

The Byrd abides, hosting the 12th annual Big LeBYRDski Fest.

03/11/2025

Opening the 2025-26 Broadway in Richmond season is the Tony Award-winning musical “Kimberly Akimbo,” making its River City premiere at the Altria Theater for eight performances Nov. 4-9:

Broadway in Richmond brings “Kimberly Akimbo” to the Altria Theater.