FWD:RVA | Arts & Culture

Wed Oct 08 2025 at 06:00 pm to 08:30 pm UTC-04:00

Firehouse Theatre | Richmond

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FWD:RVA | Arts & Culture
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Join a live recording of VPM’s RVA’s Got Issues with Rich Meagher, exploring Defunding Creativity: Who Pays the Price in Richmond?
About this Event

Join us for a live recording of the VPM podcast RVA’s Got Issues with host Rich Meagher. With all the changes in City Hall and Washington, D.C., we’ll explore what’s in store for the future of the arts in Richmond.

Rich will be joined by:

  • Maura Sinnenberg, Cadence Theatre
  • Scott Garka, CultureWorks
  • Desirée Roots, Local arts icon

Together, they’ll discuss everything from youth programs to city government support, providing insights into how these shifts will shape RVA’s arts scene. Audience members are welcome to listen, engage, and participate in the conversation.


Agenda

🕑: 06:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Pre-Event Reception

Info: Join us for a welcome reception with a cash bar, light bites, and conversation in the lobby before the panel begins.


🕑: 07:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Panel Discussion

Info: Join moderator Rich Meagher (VPM, RVA’s Got Issues) and panelists Maura Sinnenberg (Cadence Theatre), Scott Garka (CultureWorks), and Desirée Roots (local arts icon) for a conversation on the future of the arts in Richmond.


🕑: 08:00 PM - 08:30 PM
Continue the Conversation

Info: Keep the momentum going after the panel by joining us back in the lobby for informal conversation, networking, and connection. The cash bar will remain open, and this is a chance to reflect on the discussion, share your thoughts, and connect with fellow theater supporters.


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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Firehouse Theatre, 1609 West Broad Street, Richmond, United States

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