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Living Junkfully in Mary Carter Randolph’s Kingdom

In a world obsessed with Marie Kondo’s minimalism and the sterile perfection of showroom living, Mary Randolph Carter—known simply as “Carter” to friends and fans—stands as a delightful rebel. For over four decades, this Richmond-born tastemaker has championed a design ethos that celebrates what she calls “the poetry of our homes”—the beautiful, meaningful clutter that […]

by Madeline Mayhood

Adoring Adarra

Attentive service and a Basque-inspired menu make it a standout. Step into Adarra in Richmond’s Jackson Ward neighborhood and you’ll feel a wave of tranquility. The lights are low, the music ambient, and everyone on the 11-person staff is working to ensure that your experience will be smooth and unencumbered. “You […]

by Stephanie Ganz

Grow Your Knowledge

The Garden Club of Virginia’s Symposium brings experts in all things botanical. Savor the eye candy of Françoise Weeks’ foraged haute couture and Robert Llewellyn’s extraordinary microphotography—all botanically inspired. Both are featured at the Garden Club of Virginia’s Symposium 2022, Grow Your Knowledge, Sept. 20-21, at the Science Museum of Virginia in […]

by Madeline Mayhood

Lazy River

Tubing lets multiple generations unplug and reconnect. Kyle LaFerriere VA Living Tubing My family has always felt at home on the water. To us, a salty ocean, brackish bay, or freshwater river feels like a baptism. We feel renewed, made whole. So when my parents visited us in Richmond to celebrate their […]

by Staff

Heartfelt Music

Conductor Valentina Peleggi draws out a new sound from the Richmond Symphony. (Photography by David Pearson) “When you make music, you make it with your heart. And this orchestra does that,” says the Richmond Symphony’s newest music director, Valentina Peleggi, who’s conducted in Baltimore and São Paulo. “Richmond is so welcoming and embracing of the […]

by Konstantin Rega

Squeaky, Squealin’ Clean Cars

At Hogwash Express Car Wash, a couple shares their passion for the community. After buying an aging car wash near Richmond’s airport, Janet and Tom Hogg renovated it, installed new equipment, and Janet attended “car wash college” to launch Hogwash Express Car Wash in 2018. Now, with a second Hogwash on Broad […]

by Staff

Instant Re-decorating

Bypass the supply chain with Revival’s consignment finds. You’ve been looking for months and finally, you find the perfect sofa. Then comes the soul-crushing news: you’ll wait 26 weeks for delivery. “Supply chain” was never much of a concern, let alone part of your vocabulary. Until now. If you’re ready to […]

by Staff

RVA Duck Race

The RVA Duck Race & Festival of Inclusion on Brown’s Island supports the Autism Society of Central Virginia. The Autism Society of Central Virginia is bringing back a well-loved Richmond tradition, the RVA Duck Race, and also launching a brand new concept: the Festival of Inclusion. The fun will take place this […]

by Staff

Raising a Glass

Here are the winners of the 10th Virginia Craft Beer Cup (2022). Congratulations to all the winners and competitors that entered. A record 106 breweries competed in this year’s competition which included 14 new participants! Brewers were able to submit up to four beers to be judged in 33 different categories. A record […]

by Staff

Artsy Socks

Diego Sanchez spinoffs are a VMFA hit. Artist Diego Sanchez finds himself an unlikely retail rock star these days. His vibrant painting, Composition #76, has been reimagined as a puzzle in the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts (VMFA) Shop. The puzzle has been so popular that the shop is now rolling out socks. […]

by Staff

Cruising the Canal

Sit back and take in the history of Richmond. Ready for the wind in your hair and scenic waterway views? Riverfront Canal Cruises’ 2022 regular season is full steam ahead through September. Starting at the Turning Basin on Virginia Street, travel 40 minutes along the James River and Kanawha Canal, and soak […]

by Konstantin Rega

Delicious Inspiration

An artist paints for restaurant relief. A lifelong watercolor artist, Bo Prillaman trained his eye on 30 restaurants for his new book, Richmond in Watercolor: Dining Out. “I was thinking of people like the waitress who’s worked at the same diner for 20 years,” says Prillaman, a retired architect, who was inspired […]

by Constance Costas

Transported by the Capital Trail

A two-wheeled tour through history offers luxury and adventure. (Anne Poarch of Basket & Bike; photography by Adam Ewing) I first cycled the Virginia Capital Trail when it opened to much fanfare in 2015, and I was eager to see how it had evolved since then. The trail—which runs parallel to the […]

by Dean King

What Foods Say Spring?

We asked five chefs around the state. “Foraged ramps and morels. I love the combination. I pickle and dry them to last the whole year. I also love the first leaves of tender lettuce simply dressed with olive oil, sea salt, and lemon.” —Matt Hill, Ruthie’s All-Day, Arlington RuthiesAllDay.com […]

by Staff

Anders Carlson-Wee Interview

A traveling poet, Carlson-Wee finds inspiration in the people he meets and the landscapes he sees. The Low Passions by Anders Carlson-Wee. W. W. Norton & Company. pp.112. $15.95. Konstantin Rega: Though you weren’t born here, you have a connection to Virginia that comes through your poetry collection. Anders Carlson-Wee: […]

by Konstantin Rega

Stacy Hackney Interview

This Richmond author offers a kid’s book about adventure, magic, and sisterhood. The Sisters of Luna Island by Stacy Hackney. Simon & Schuster. pp. 336. $17.99 Konstantin Rega: have you always wanted to be a writer? Stacy Hackney: Well, I grew up in Fairfax, and like a lot of […]

by Konstantin Rega

Sam Weber Interview

If you weren’t lucky enough to catch him on tour in Virginia, make sure to get a hold of his latest release. This past March, Sam Weber played at The Tin Pan in Richmond—just one of thirty stops on his tour around the country, from California to New York. A laid-back, cool kinda […]

by Staff

Where Inspiration Stikes

A new exhibit at The Institute for Contemporary Art (ICA) explores the move from external to internal subject matter. Gideon Appah, White Castle Gideon Appah, White Castle, 2021. Oil on sewn canvas. Photo: Adam Reich In his first institutional solo exhibition (Forgotten, Nudes, Landscapes), artist Gideon Appah gives a look into how an […]

by Konstantin Rega

Stiff Competition

Virginia wines compete for the coveted Governor’s Cup award. (Virginia Governor’s Cup) Over seven days in March, world-class judges will assemble to sniff, swirl, and sip more than 500 Virginia wines in the 2022 Virginia Governor’s Cup, one of the most stringent wine competitions in the U.S. (British wine writer Steven […]

by Constance Costas

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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

The U.S. DOE Labeled These Virginia Schools Outstanding

Eight Virginia schools received the National Blue Ribbon 2024 award for their high performances. The Exemplary High Performing Schools are Spring Hill Elementary in McLean, Green Run Collegiate in Virginia Beach, Bethel Manor Elementary in Hampton, and St. Andrew the Apostle School in Clifton. The Exemplary Achievement Gap Closing Schools are Central Academy Middle […]

by Gabriela de Camargo Gonçalves

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 […]

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