Volunteers Plant Trees at Libby Hill Park
Sixty-six volunteers joined a Richmond Arbor Day tree planting at Libby Hill Park in Church Hill.
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Should your city spend more public money on planting and maintaining trees?
Richmond Entertainment News
In Richmond, entertainment news means cultural happenings, live events, arts programming and the business behind them. Reporting follows the creative sectors, media strategy and the productions that bring audiences into the city.
Music
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Do you typically discover new music artists through live performances rather than streaming platforms?
Richmond Artist Nettspend Releases New EP Virginia Creeper
The 19-year-old musician drops his latest six-song project following a busy year of festival performances.
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Church Hill Hosts First BooFest on Broad
Neighbors in Richmond's Church Hill neighborhood closed a busy trick-or-treating street for an all-volunteer Halloween event.
Arts and Theater
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Do you believe recent wage increases in your field keep pace with the cost of living?
Richmond Symphony Musicians Approve Five-Year Contract
The new labor agreement secures pay increases and improved benefits for 69 orchestra members through 2031.
Books
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Do you believe local news outlets should provide dedicated platforms for local authors and creators?
8News Launches Author Blitz for Richmond Writers
The new program highlights local literary talent through broadcast segments and podcast features.
Film
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Do you value local pop-up events like movie screenings in your community?
Richmond Cinema Groups Hosted Halloween Screenings
Four local film groups have organized a series of holiday screenings at various venues throughout Richmond.
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Day to day, that means exhibition schedules, ticket sales for major tours, the impact of film production and arts funding. Coverage reaches across the city and the communities around it. Seasonality defines the schedule, with outdoor festivals and venue events driving the cycle throughout the year. Public and private partnerships often constrain how venues operate and what projects move forward.