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Virginia Living highlights everything that makes Virginia special, including its residents, locations, rich history, and customs. As the most popular lifestyle magazine in the state, Virginia Living offers a captivating mix of insightful articles and beautiful imagery, making it essential reading for anyone who wants to learn more about the Commonwealth.

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Michelangelo at the Muscarelle

6 days ago | virginialiving.com | Madeline Mayhood

In a landmark cultural exchange, the Muscarelle Museum of Art, on the campus of William & Mary in Williamsburg, presents Michelangelo: The Genesis of the Sistine, featuring nearly half of the master's surviving Sistine Chapel sketches. The exhibition, through May 28, celebrates Michelangelo's 550th birthday and offers rare insight into his creative process.
Heritage Meets Innovation at the Branch Museum in Richmond

1 week ago | virginialiving.com | Madeline Mayhood

The Branch Museum of Design in Richmond unveils its captivating Re-Think Design series with Re-Think Landscape Design, a dual exhibition, through June 8, celebrating both the storied past and sustainable future of landscape architecture. Genius by Nature in the Main Gallery highlights the masterful legacy of Charles Gillette (1886-1969), whose "Virginia Garden" style transformed the Southern landscape by weaving classical European elegance with native sensibilities and Colonial Revival elements.
UVA Claims Top Spots Among Public Universities

1 week ago | virginialiving.com | Madeline Mayhood

The University of Virginia has climbed to No. 4 among public universities in U.S. News & World Report's 2025 Best Colleges rankings, advancing one position from last year. The university maintained its No. 24 overall ranking, tying with Emory and Georgetown universities. UVA's commitment to accessibility and student success stands out in several key metrics.
What's Behind Cirrus Vodka's New Richmond Tasting Room Menu

1 week ago | virginialiving.com | Hope Cartwright

The sun-warmed stone patio at Ballast, the new mixed-use development off Summit Avenue in Richmond's Scott's Addition, beckons passersby with its striped umbrellas, outdoor seating galore, and inviting sounds of chatter. Cirrus Vodka's new tasting room, which opened April 24, sits beside the bonny courtyard across from specialty food shop Yellow Umbrella-evoking Mediterranean beach town charm in the heart of an urban landscape.
Essential Dental Tips for Kids Every Parent Should Know

1 week ago | virginialiving.com | Madeline Mayhood

Parents, here are 9 critical tips to help ensure your kids will have healthy teeth. 1. Start Early: Schedule first dental visit within 6 months of first tooth or by age 1. 2. Stay Cool: Your calm attitude helps keep kids relaxed at checkups. 3. Speak Up: Share concerns with your dentist openly. 4. Master the Basics: Teach proper brushing with fluoride toothpaste. 5. Make Flossing Fun: Help kids floss once teeth touch. 6. Smart Snacking: Choose water, fruits, and veggies over sugary treats. 7.
Virginia's Top Outdoor Events Kicking Off Summer 2025

1 week ago | virginialiving.com | Hope Cartwright

RICHMOND - Dominion Energy RiverrockMay 16-18: The James River turns into an adrenaline-filled playground at this outdoor bash. Watch kayakers face whitewater, climbers scale boulders, slackliners defy gravity, and dogs take flight in the high-flying Air Dog competition-all set to a live music lineup.
The Stories of Abingdon

2 weeks ago | virginialiving.com | Michael C. Upton

Long before the first European settlers ventured into the American wilderness, the Delaware and Catawba tribes tracked a buffalo trace through the Shenandoah Mountains. Abingdon-once known as Wolf Hills-emerged along this trail, today's Route 11. Frequented by westward expansionists on the Great Valley Road, Main Street grew. Today, the city of 8,336 residents hugs Route 81 as it zips through Southwest Virginia.
Shenandoah University's International March

2 weeks ago | virginialiving.com | Madeline Mayhood

The marching band stepped it up in London. The Shenandoah University Marching Band made history with its first international performance at the 2025 London New Year's Day Parade, joined by the Studio Big Band and cheerleading squad. The young marching band launched in 2022 with 73 members and has now grown to over 150 students. Led by director of athletic bands Dr. Shaun Evans, the 145-student contingent and 10 alumni arrived in London on Dec. 27.
Virginia Educators Turn to Nature to Enhance Learning

2 weeks ago | virginialiving.com | Eric Wallace

Take a midday spring stroll through Virginia Beach 's First Landing State Park and you might happen upon a heartwarming sight: A group of about a dozen children aged 3 to 6 snoozing in a motley array of sleeping bags and hammocks beneath a canopy of live oaks, dripping with Spanish moss. The Lost-Boys-esque tableau repeats in public lands or farms around the city on most weekdays throughout the year.
How Service Dogs are Breaking New Ground in Healthcare

3 weeks ago | virginialiving.com | Madeline Mayhood

Stephen Colbert asked Dr. Jane Goodall a big question. "What's your favorite animal?" he wondered when the world's most famous primatologist was a guest on a Late Night episode last September. Given Goodall's groundbreaking research and conservation advocacy in Africa, he assumed her answer would be the chimps she's worked with throughout her seven-decade career. "Dogs," she bluntly answered. "You can't have any more unconditional love than a dog." This devotion shows in countless tales.