Recommended Websites

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These websites have been picked by our reference librarians to assist you in gathering information. This is not meant to be a complete directory of web resources, but a collection of useful resources.

Arts & Entertainment

All Music Guide (AMG)
The all music website was created in 1995 as a place for music fans to indulge their passion.

Art Museum Image Consortium (AMICO)
AMICO was an not-for-profit organization of institutions with collections of art, collaborating to enable educational use of museum multimedia. The members voted to dissolve their collaboration in June 2005, however visitors may still view sample records archived on the site, alphabetical by artist name.

Artcyclopedia 
A guide to museum-quality fine art.

BET
Black Entertainment Television.

Billboard
The Internet version of Billboard magazine.

Internet Movie Database 
Summary plot information about movies searchable by genre, title, actors, directors, etc.

Rotten Tomatoes 
Critic's reviews, interviews, articles, trailers, and movie news.

Variety
Information on film, television, and media industries.

Visual Art Center of Richmond 
Center for exhibitions, events, and classes for all ages.

Local

Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen
Offers residents and visitors in the metropolitan Richmond region an unparalleled opportunity to experience the arts, entertain new ideas, develop a new talent, and experience first-hand, all the best this community has to offer.

First Fridays 
Showcases Richmond's thriving arts community, focusing on the diverse arts and cultural venues located along the historic Broad Street corridor.

Greater Richmond Convention Center 

Museums on the Boulevard
The seven museums and attractions along Richmond's Boulevard offer enjoyment for all ages, presenting fascinating subjects, ranging from history and science, nutrition and nature, to current trends and popular arts. 

Pine Camp Arts & Community Center 
Offers a variety of fine arts and special interest programs including dance and theatre, arts and crafts, self-improvement classes and workshops.

Richmond Arts Council (RAC)
The RAC supports excellence in the arts through funding, education and advocacy.

Richmond.com
Everything about Richmond.

Style Weekly

Virginia Museum of Fine Arts 
Closed for expansion, re-opening scheduled for May 2010. Ongoing activities include educational programs, the popular 3rd Thursdays events, wedding receptions, and private events.

 


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