Arts & Culture

Celebrating Jane Austen’s Birthday in Virginia

That handflex. It’s taken on a life of its own. Matthew Macfadyen as Mr. Darcy in the 2005 Pride and Prejudice movie created an iconic moment in cinema history with a powerful and oh-so-subtle gesture after helping Elizabeth Bennet into her carriage. It’s become a cultural phenomenon, sparking endless debate among Janeites worldwide. Was it […]

by Kinsey Gidick

Virginia is For Lovers: Movies Set or Made in Virginia

By Katie Farthing Virginia is for lovers, so let’s celebrate the holiday of love the right way. Take a look at these movies that star your very own backyard. Made and/or set in locales all over the commonwealth, you’re sure to fall head over heels for swoon-worthy love interests that make to-die-for cinema. Big Stone […]

by Staff

Norfolk Interior Designer Creates Art in Different Mediums

“I’m a maker. It’s something I was born with,” Patchi Cancado says. At a young age, she remembers gazing out car windows on trips she’d take with her family and friends, fascinated, in particular, by buildings, intrigued by their shape, their structure, what they were made of. A passion was ignited during those rides, inspiring […]

by Gabriela de Camargo Gonçalves

Valentine’s in Virginia: Winter Dates Across the State

Date of the Arts • Roanoke Wide halls decorated with resplendent artworks are fit for wandering at the Taubman Museum of Art, where the romantic Eternally New: The Art Nouveau World of Alphonse Mucha exhibition is open through March 16. Lush bites are available nearby—American fine dining establishments Lucky and Alexander’s are both within walking […]

by Hope Cartwright

Ensuring Loudoun County’s Country Roads Remain Rural

By Regan Hofmann Something happens when you leave the pavement. Suddenly, the journey becomes more about where you are than where you are going. You have arrived somewhere special even though you are still on your way. Whether it’s the tire of your car or bike, your sneaker, or a horse’s steel-clad shoe that crosses […]

by Staff

Date Night Games

Think you know your S/O from head to toe? These date night games—to give, get, or play—aim to test that theory. Get Closer Conversation Game: Couples With three levels of closeness to explore in question card form (close, closer, and closest), this conversation game gets deeper as you go. IntelligentChange.com. $30 Talking Hearts Discover 200 […]

by Hope Cartwright

Two Virginians Shine on Stage: Michael Jackson’s Magic Comes to Richmond

The King of Pop’s electrifying legacy explodes onto the Altria Theater stage through Feb. 2 in MJ, the smash Broadway sensation that rips back the curtain on Michael Jackson’s groundbreaking 1992 Dangerous World Tour. This four-time Tony winner doesn’t just unleash Jackson’s greatest hits—it reveals the creative genius and relentless drive that transformed a Motown […]

by Staff

A Celebrated Virginia Artist IDs Emerging Artists

When Virginia Living magazine’s Editor-in-Chief Madeline Mayhood reached out to me to identify some artists who inspire me and whose work I love, I didn’t have to look far. Some of my faves have studios in my own neck of the woods of Albemarle County, which makes for a rich stew in which to live […]

by Staff

VCCA—Annual Gala

AMHERST: Artists’ Residence/Mt. San Angelo Lively music and fragrant flowers filled the air as the Virginia Center for the Creative Arts (VCCA) hosted its annual gala on June 15. The Studio Barn on the campus of the VCCA’s Mt. San Angelo artists’ residence was transformed into a Havana Nights–themed event that featured a Latin soundtrack […]

by Staff

Restoration of 17-Century Ship in Virginia Sets Sails

—By Katie Farthing With the winds of hope and prosperity filling its sails, the Susan Constant landed at Jamestown in 1607 with 54 Englishmen aboard hoping for glory and gold. Fast forward 400 years, the original three-masted square rig has long since disappeared, but her lore has remained a vital connection to Virginia’s past, […]

by Staff

Find Art Along the ART

Metallic, prehistoric creatures welcome visitors to three riverfront parks along the Appomattox River Trail (ART). These Atlantic sturgeons, an ancient species of fish (think dinosaurs) stand in statue form on the riverbanks. Located in Hopewell’s City Park, Roslyn Landing Park in Colonial Heights, and Petersburg’s Patton Park, they raise awareness for river conservation and celebrate […]

by Hope Cartwright

Artistica Makes Art Accessible

At Academy Center of the Arts in Lynchburg, the focus is on living art and accessibility to consumers both in the gallery and through their online shop, Artistica. Michelline Hall, chief programming officer, explains their place in the art world: “We’re an art center. Our pieces are museum-worthy, but we’re dealing with living artists who […]

by Heather Bien

Culture Through Costumes with Ruth E. Carter

—By Katie Farthing Bright colors, bold patterns, and cultural significance define the Ruth E. Carter exhibition, Afrofuturism in Costume Design, at the Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation through Jan. 5. Visitors can explore hand-drawn sketches, real costumes, and Carter’s childhood sewing machine that tell this award-winning costume designer’s powerful story. Carter is most well-known for the outstanding costumes […]

by Staff

Mark Your Calendars for Virginia’s Studio Art Tours

If you’re interested in building or adding to your art collection, art tours are a wonderful way to check out a local art scene. They can be like moveable feasts, where perusing is encouraged and pressure to purchase is low-key. Unlike a gallery, artists are usually on hand to answer questions and schmooze with potential […]

by Gabriela de Camargo Gonçalves

Exploring Richmond’s Church Hill: Bakeries, History, and More

“It has character.” A phrase that is often used to describe places, and one that many Richmonders would choose for the neighborhood of Church Hill. But what is character? Fine dining spots, rustic-chic décor, cobblestone streets, or something deeper and less tangible? Strolling along the brick sidewalks of Church Hill, the meaning of a place […]

by Hope Cartwright

Building an Art Collection with Soul and Intention

Early memories shape the art we gravitate toward. That could be a walk through the Met on a childhood trip to New York. Perhaps it’s the illustrations from a favorite children’s book or a certain angle in your bedroom that stretched your understanding of color and light as the hours and seasons evolved. For Page […]

by Heather Bien

Virginia Ranks Best in Business, Lifestyle, and More

National publications, studies, and ranking lists agree: Virginia is for lovers—and winners. Here’s a look into several ways Virginia topped the charts in 2024: Our creative capital city CNN Travel crowned Richmond as America’s best town to visit in 2024 for its rich arts, culture, and history, plus a great food and beverage scene. Our […]

by Hope Cartwright

Matt Lively’s Murals are the Real Virginia Attractions

If you’ve driven around Richmond, you’ve probably spotted a few bees pedaling unicycles. No, not supernatural insects buzzing around the city. These beecycles are the creations of artist Matt Lively. Lively’s first love will always be sculpting, but his creative murals are all over Virginia—from Richmond to Norfolk, Loudoun, Petersburg, Gloucester, Sandston, and more. He […]

by Gabriela de Camargo Gonçalves

Celebrate Lunar New Year 2025 in Roanoke

The end of January marks the start of the Chinese Lunar New Year, with 2025 ushering in the Year of the Snake—scaly, sly, slithering, and ssssensational. Those born under this zodiac sign are celebrated for their intelligence, enigma, and intuition. At Taubman Museum of Art in Roanoke, the occasion is met with vibrant festivities. On […]

by Hope Cartwright

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“Earth to Table” Invitational Exhibition

Workhouse Arts Center

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ARTfactory’s Actors Theatre presents Cabaret

ARTfactory

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 […]

by Hope Cartwright

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