Culture

2025 Book Releases by Virginia Authors

Virginia’s literary landscape is on fire. From steamy romances to make you blush to edge-of-your-seat thrillers that’ll keep you up all night, discover these local literary rockstars whose fresh ink will revolutionize your reading list. Romancing in the Commonwealth In The Summer We Ran by Audrey Ingram (Zibby Publishing), Tess Murphy’s mom scores a cooking […]

by Gabriela de Camargo Gonçalves

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Every Brilliant Thing by Duncan Macmillan

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Shrek the Musical

All Saints Performing Arts Center

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Before the Siege

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New Innovative Virginia Tea Rooms to Try

Around the world, as both a beverage and a pastime, tea is steeped in history and ritual. From the casual to the ceremonial, tea is a throughline for many cultures, and now, it’s enjoying a renewed interest from beverage pros who are drawn to tea’s unique flavor characteristics, health benefits, and cultural connections. Recently, two […]

by Stephanie Ganz

Virginia’s Top 10 Summer Festivals and Events 2025

STAUNTON – Festival of Concerts June 26–Aug. 2: The stunning strums and resounding chords of classical music echo through Staunton’s mountain landscape as Heifetz International Music Institute students from around the world take the stage, with new concerts every day. HeifetzInstitute.org GLOUCESTER – Food Truck Frenzy July 13: Virginia’s most mouthwatering food trucks descend on […]

by Hope Cartwright

Top Summer Mountain Events in Virginia

Making the most of summer’s fleeting sweetness reaches new heights in a mountaintop setting. From the Blue Ridge to the Alleghenies, sun-soaked adventures unfold among soaring trees and peaks. Discover what Virginia’s ridges offer at mountain venues this summer. Chairlift Sunset Sessions, Roseland July 12 & Aug. 16 Take in sunset views of misty blue […]