Portrait of Innovation: James Conway Farley
Cover by Noah Scalin

Summer Cycle
Poetry by Michael Trocchia

Mid-Summer Fantasy Festival
This family-friendly performance art spectacle is made up of equal parts Shakespeare, rock and roll, pixie dust, and mystery. Wood sprites and pirates welcome.

Something to Think About: Dieting
Comic by Matt Harrison

Another Day In Hell
Comic by Seth Casana

Another Day In Hell
Comic by Seth Casana

First Time’s the Charm RVA
Seasoned musicians and neophytes alike team up to rock out in this annual showcase of new bands, new music, and traditionally marginalized voices.

Common House
More than just a swanky building renovation, this forward-thinking take on the social club is all about meeting interesting people who want to meet you.

The Vomiting Dinosaurs
After a decade in the game, these metal heads are producing some of their most accomplished work—and reflecting on the community that got them there.