Film festivals have a rich history in Virginia. One of the oldest and most well-known festivals is the Virginia Film Festival, which was founded in 1988 by the University of Virginia. Over the years, the festival has featured a diverse range of films, including international films, documentaries…
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For the sixth year, Black Pride RVA is holding their three-day festival of events in Richmond, VA. Director Luise ‘Cheezi’ Farmer has been there since the beginning, helping to create, sustain and grow its efforts and impact. A long-time advocate for the LGBTQ+ community in Richmond, Virginia, A…
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New performance recalls Queer history and experiences BRIEF HISTORY OF OPERA In Florence, Italy around the year 1600, a group of musicians, writers, and intellectuals gathered together to conduct an experiment: Could they recreate Ancient Greek drama? As it turned out, they did not recreate Greek…
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Created in 1969, the Commonwealth’s “Virginia is For Lovers” tourism slogan was created, and is now one of the most beloved and iconic travel slogans in the world and inducted into the Madison Avenue Advertising Walk of Fame in 2009. While it has meant a lot of different things to a lot of…
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Ask most people what Virginia is known for, and 9 out 10 will say History . The majority of that history is colonial, revolutionary and civil war. During the past few decades, more Virginians have become interested in mining and sharing stories from their own distinct people, heritage and current…
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Virginia is bursting with farmers markets, farm-to-table and locally grown sourced eateries. Visitors and locals enjoy a wide variety of foodie experiences, including ghost kitchens, food trucks and restaurants. Meet Trey Owens (he/him), owner of two Richmond, VA-based restaurants - Soul Taco and…
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Nestled in Virginia’s Appalachian Mountains, Bristol is widely known for NASCAR, outdoor beauty and adventure, and the Birthplace of Country Music. Bristol is also unique in their downtown State Street which is divided by traditional double-yellow lines and also a brass marker noting the…
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This July 13 – 17, Black Pride RVA is celebrating their 5th Black Pride RVA weekend in Richmond, VA. While known widely for it's early history, greater efforts have been made to dig into Richmond and Virginia's collective past and find more history and heritage reflecting Virginia's Black, Queer…
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Virginia is all about love, and we work every day to become a more inclusive place where all people feel welcome, seek to better understand each other, and embrace diversity. When it comes to Pride and Pride Month, you can find an outpouring of love and support for the ever-growing LGBTQ+…
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This May 19 through 22, the city of Bedford, VA is having their first-ever Pride weekend. Located in Virginia’s Blue Ridge Mountains, Bedford is known for its rural beauty and main street charm. It’s also home to truly unique experiences like exploring the Blue Ridge Parkway, touring Thomas…
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