About

GayRVA.com is Richmond, Virginia’s go-to source for news, entertainment, and information about the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgendered (LGBT) community. Created in March 2009, our mission is to move Richmond forward by reflecting the city’s diversity, bringing a voice to the table, and creating opportunities within the region to connect.

GayRVA is locally gay-owned and operated by Penguin Disco Multimedia, LLC.  An Advisory Board including community members and business professionals assist in the guidance of GayRVA.  It is the only publication in Central Virginia dedicated to the LGBT audience.

Kevin Clay, one of Style Weekly's Top 40 Under 40.

Building Community

Updated daily with help from a dedicated team of contributors, we are Richmond’s LGBT voice.  If you are interested in writing or photography for GayRVA, fill out a simple form by clicking here.

GayRVA is also dedicated to giving back to the LGBT and Richmond community through supporting events and volunteer projects throughout the year including Equality Virginia’s Commonwealth Dinner, Fun For A Cause, and Virginia PrideFest.

Our Programs

Pennies In Protest

Out.Spoken. Richmonder Of The Year
GayRVA presents this award to one individual or group making a newsworthy impact to move Richmond forward. Since our first award in June 2010, the recipient is in line with GayRVA’s core values of being inclusive and supportive not only of the LGBT community, but Richmond as a whole.

Richmond Business Alliance
The Richmond Business Alliance (RBA) supports LGBT-friendly businesses and professionals by increasing visibility, offering networking opportunities, and promoting economic success.  In September 2010, GayRVA  launched the online directory in partnership with the Gay Community Center of Richmond.  For information about the RBA or joining the advisory board, e-mail info@richmondbusinessalliance.com.

Shop GayRVA
GayRVA launched its online boutique in January 2011 to offer a mix of branded merchandise, original works, and a library of previously owned LGBT-interest books.  The store has an emphasis on supporting local vendors and artisans.  At the end of each calendar year, five percent of net sales from the shop will be donated to the Gay Community Center of Richmond.

Signature Events
In line with our mission to create opportunities to connect, we host events with partner agencies and businesses throughout the year.  Because of the high demand for our services, we work exclusively with advertisers to bring these events to fruition.  For more information on sponsorship and advertising, e-mail Tiffany Kobashigawa at tiffany@gayrva.com.

Press for GayRVA

Style Weekly & GayRVA.com collaborated for a September 2011 cover story.

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