GayRVA

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  Gay Electro-Pop Artist Makes Waves

  Heartfelt new single, "Running With the Wolves" released this week by gay electro-pop artist Daniel Robinson.
  Maya Earls
  May 22, 2013
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  New Nevada Hate Crime Bill Expanded to Protect Gender Identity

  Governor Brian Sandoval signed SB139 Tuesday, adding gender identity and expression to Nevada's hate crimes law.
  Maya Earls
  May 22, 2013
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  GALS Richmond Provides Upscale Night for Richmond Lesbians

  "Women have had a hard time finding each other. Usually they go to bars which are geared toward younger people."
  GayRVA Staff
  May 22, 2013
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  Virginia Dems and Openly Gay Legislator Respond to GOP Anti-LGBT ticket

  “In the LGBT community, the word is getting out,” said Ebbin. “People are frightened.”
  Maya Earls
  May 21, 2013

the latest

• Peace Corps Creates Volunteer Opportunities for Same-Sex Couples

  "We've recognized an interest among perspective volunteers. We wanted to make sure all the policies were in place and all the pieces were there to get it right."

• Ooo, Gurl, Look at Dem Nails! RVA Nails Kills it on Instagram

  Minh V. Le and Natalee Trinh, the owners and stylists at RVA Nails, have achieved the impossible.

• LGBT Memorial Day Weekend Travel Guide

  You might be hard pressed to make a reservation, but some of these sites are only a short drive away!

• Arts & Events

  

  Gay Electro-Pop Artist Makes Waves

  Gay electro-pop artist Daniel Robinson released his new single “Running With the Wolves” on Bandcamp this week, in preparation for his sophomore EP, Guesswork. From Buffalo, NY Robinson received the 2012 John Lennon Songwriting award in the “Electronic” category. He was also named one of Music Connections Hot 100 Unsigned Artists. Robinson also acts as an [...]
  • Ooo, Gurl, Look at Dem Nails! RVA Nails Kills it on Instagram
  • CampOut Celebrates Nature, Music, Camping, and Womanhood
  • Witch House/Chill Wave DJ oOoOO Tonight at Strange Matter
  • ‘Where the Bears Are’ Returns for Second Season
  • Movie Reviews: Star Trek Into Darkness & The Great Gatsby
  • Geneva Jacuzzi Channels Madonna and Gaga and Will Mesmerize you Saturday at Strange Matter
  • George Takei Dishes Out Love and Grammar Advice
  • Kazaky Keeps the Heels On and the Message Clear(ish)
  • Ticket Giveaway: Indigo Girls May 31 In Norfolk (With VA Symphony)
  • The Indigo Girl’s Amy Ray Talks Performance, Tattoos, and Grassroots Activism

• News & Views

  

  New Nevada Hate Crime Bill Expanded to Protect Gender Identity

  A bill signed Tuesday by Governor Brian Sandoval gave transgender people of Nevada new protections against hate crimes. SB139 added gender identity and expression to the state’s hate crimes law after passing the Nevada State Senate with all but one senator voting in favor, and a 30 to 11 vote in the State Assembly. With [...]
  • Virginia Dems and Openly Gay Legislator Respond to GOP Anti-LGBT ticket
  • Peace Corps Creates Volunteer Opportunities for Same-Sex Couples
  • The Cutest Wizard Of Oz Themed Gay-Marriage Proposal You’ll see today…
  • The South – Just a Bigoted as Ever
  • VA GOP Lt. Gov. Candidate called LGBT People Perverse, Immoral, and Sick
  • Will Modern Family Feature the First Broadcast TV Same-Sex Marriage?
  • Poll finds significant shift in Virginia in support of same-sex marriage
  • Governor McDonnell Announces Ironic Adoption Initiative
  • Gallup: Support for same-sex marriage solidifies above 50% in U.S.
  • Anti-LGBT violence in Russia escalating rapidly and with more frequency

• Lifestyle

  

  Belmont Food Shop

  This cozy Museum District restaurant has made quite an impression on Richmond diners. What was once a small neighborhood grocery store has been transformed into Belmont Food Shop. The necessities – a small dining room and a heavy wooden bar creates and serves stellar food and cocktails all made with love. Despite being open less [...]
  • Trina Turk Makes Appearance at Stony Point Saks for RVA Fashion Week
  • Eating Out: Anthony’s On The Hill
  • Everything You Ever Wanted To Know About RVA Fashion Week 2013
  • Queer Advice: How Do I Handle My Jealousy of Boyfriends New Gay Friends
  • We’re Pretty into these 5 Panels…
  • Eating Out: Lunch
  • Fiction: The Amazon Trail: Crossing America Without Two Cats and a Dog
  • Tarot Readings for 4/15/13
  • Queer Advice: “I feel like I’m not being sexually fulfilled.”
  • Bhoga: the path of enjoyment

• Nightlife

  

  GALS Richmond Provides Upscale Night for Richmond Lesbians

  Photo via Chris Suarez for GayRVA It can be hard to meet women in Richmond, let alone women of a certain maturity. While other members of the Richmond LGBT community might enjoy loud bars or a cell phone app that allows for a quick meet up, GALS Richmond hopes the art gallery space at the [...]
  • American Craft Beer Week Brings Beer Geeks Together with Brewers
  • Theatre Review: “Time Stands Still”
  • Get Out: Weekend Events 4/5-7
  • Theatre Review: “Honky Tonk Angels”
  • Theatre Review: “Riding the Bull”
  • Event Preview: Fun for a Cause 2013
  • EV’s Commonwealth Dinner Brings Cory Booker and More to Virginia’s LGBT Fight
  • Ancient Musings Returns to Godfry’s
  • Ancient Musings in Video and Photos
  • RVA Dance Party Preview