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“Absolute Freedom” at Barcode
July 4 through 31 by Chris Bopst Austin Fitch has a serious Roy Lichtenstein obsession. The Richmond musician, painter and muralist draws much of his inspiration from the pop artist’s mixed-media...
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Short Order
RVA Food News: Dinner in the Field, Summer Moon Music Festival + More by Colby Rogers Down on the Farm The Boathouse Group has banded together with local growers Victory Farms to create a series of...
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Purple Prose
THEATER REVIEW: Virginia Rep’s “The Color Purple” proves that Richmond can produce Broadway-caliber theater. by David Timberline Late in the dazzling, moving and altogether exceptional musical "The...
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Getting Lost
Four writers take day trips off the beaten path in Virginia. Here's what they discovered. by Jason Roop, Tina Griego, Tom Nash and Ned Oliver NORTH The Water's Edge at Colonial Beach by Jason Roop...
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Anchor Away: Gene Cox Departs WRIC
by Jason Roop After a 33-year career at NBC-12, Gene Cox came out of semiretirement to co-anchor at 8 News in August 2012. A series of seemingly melancholy tweets June 21 signaled his departure: "I am...
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Where To See Fourth of July Fireworks (and Music)
by Chris Bopst Bombs will be bursting across the Richmond skies this weekend. Thankfully, they’ll be of the celebratory, family-friendly variety.…[ Read more ][ Subscribe to the comments on this story ]
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Behind the Walls
The city revitalization underway is being held up as bold and inclusive. But for whom? It looks like the same ole bait and switch with the disaffected getting the short end of the proverbial stick. by...
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Punked Up
Incendiary Canadian band Fucked Up reconnects with its roots and surveys time. by Patrick Wall Glass Boys," the fourth studio full-length by boundary-pushing Canadian punk band Fucked Up, debuted at...
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Sitting on the Sidelines
The Historic Richmond Foundation declines to weigh in on the Shockoe Bottom debate. by Ned Oliver A group of national and state preservationists gathered in Shockoe Bottom last week to announce the...
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The Score
+6 The Revolutionary War spy drama filmed locally, "Turn," is renewed by AMC network for a second season. So much for those hopeful predictions that the end of "Lincoln" filming would usher in...
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27 Things to Do in Richmond This Holiday Weekend
It's not all fireworks and BBQ. Here's how to make the most of your time off. by Jason Roop and Colby Rogers HELLO: Yes, Fireworks on the James is rescheduled to Saturday. But don’t let Arthur get you...
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The Camel Scores Win in Quest for Late-Night Music
by Ned Oliver The Camel won approval from the city Planning Commission today to allow bands to play until 2 a.m. any night of the week. The West Broad Street music venue's request now goes before City...
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Failure to Communicate
At a time when residents’ involvement should be at its highest, ignorance is the norm, especially in Richmond. by Rick Tatnall In Style Weekly's March 26 edition, staff writer Tom Nash reported on the...
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Transfer Hell
ARCHITECTURE REVIEW: The new GRTC bus plaza is an insult to Richmond’s older and predominantly black riders. by Edwin Slipek His crisply pressed blue shirt and trousers slowly wilt while he swelters...
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Short Order
Beer Expo Standouts, Cupcakes and Chandonnay + more. by Colby Rogers Beer Bounty The Capital Ale House National Beer Expo comes to Richmond July 15-20, featuring breweries from across the country...
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Restaurant Opens in Gilpin Court
Ned Oliver by Ned Oliver Until recently, convenience-store chicken and frozen pizza represented the extent of culinary offerings in Gilpin Court — just blocks north of Jackson Ward, but a world away...
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“Undiscovered” at Gallery Flux
July 10 through July 26. by Chris Bopst“Undiscovered” isn’t your typical suburban group art show. Why?…[ Read more ][ Subscribe to the comments on this story ]
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Dixie Chicks
THEATER REVIEW: With "The Dixie Swim Club," Swift Creek Mill Theatre sends one out to all the Southern ladies. by Rich Griset I once read a review of "Steel Magnolias" comparing the show's one-liners...
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Not-So-Secret Ingredient
FOOD REVIEW: With a few tweaks, North Side’s Omega Grecian Grill would leave lasting memories. by Robey Martin Read food articles, talk to chefs or sit down to a just-from-the farm meal. While many...
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After Vowing Never to Return, El-Amin Is Back in Richmond
by Ned Oliver Sa'ad El-Amin left Richmond a year ago with some harsh words and a promise never to live here again. Well, he's quietly returned, though he isn't particularly keen on talking about it.…[...
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