Nina Simone’s death on April 21, 2003 marked the passing of an artist who turned music into a force of…
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The Cultural Current
The Pulse of RVA.
From Negro Leagues Legacy to Banana Ball: The Indianapolis Clowns Return Includes a Stop in Richmond
The Banana Ball World Tour is bringing more than high-energy baseball to Richmond — it’s reviving the legacy of the…
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ART 180 to Close After 27 Years, Marking End of a Defining Youth Arts Institution in Richmond
After 27 years of serving Richmond’s young artists, ART 180 will close in August 2026, citing long term financial strain…
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Brookland Park mural debate reveals deeper tensions over race, place and public art
A Brookland Park mural has sparked a citywide debate over symbolism, Black history and who gets a voice in public…
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A Win for the City: How Mad Skillz Carried Richmond to the Grammys
Mad Skillz’s Grammy win is more than a personal achievement. It is a defining moment for Richmond, reflecting decades of…
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Music at Main Returns, Activating Downtown with Free Concert Series
Music at Main returns to Main Street Station with a four-week concert series blending reggae, go-go, R&B, and jazz while…
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Ease On Down the Road: The Enduring Brilliance of The Wiz Comes to Richmond
As The Wiz arrives at Altria Theater April 21–26, 2026, the groundbreaking musical continues to resonate as a bold celebration…
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Richmond Civil Rights Case Ends With Damages Against Patriot Front Members
A federal judge has ordered damages against members of a white nationalist group for their role in vandalizing an Arthur…
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VMFA at 90: A Community Celebration Signals the Museum’s Next Chapter
VMFA’s 90th anniversary celebration is more than a milestone event — it marks the launch of a major expansion campaign…
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New Festival Spotlights Richmond’s Growing Improvised Music Scene
Ossicles Fest debuts in Richmond March 24–25, bringing internationally recognized avant-garde and improvised music artists to Révéler and Gallery 5…
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