Craft Romance
"When I fell in love with craft beer." by Hilary Langford Mimi Bishop Craft Beer Evangelist "I was selling wine to restaurants, and several accounts encouraged me to try these interesting, complex...
View ArticleThe Fairy Tale Ball at the November Theatre
Saturday, March 23, at 5:30 p.m. $30-$85. by Andrew Cothern Enter a world of pirates and princesses at Virginia Repertory Theatre’s annual Fairy Tale Ball, a family-friendly evening of enchantment....
View ArticleCrafting a Revolution
Exploring the faces, changes and tastes of the Richmond-brewed beer scene. by Rich Griset, Hilary Langford and Genevelyn Steele You don't need us to tell you. In the last year, more craft breweries...
View ArticleWinding Up
Despite the obstacles, Virginia just might become a pioneer in wind energy. by Peter Galuszka About 22 miles off Virginia Beach, at points too far to see with human eyes, Virginia's first real effort...
View ArticlePunch Drunk
Jack's Hour of Discontent I was thirty. Before me stretched the portentous menacing road of a new decade.…[ Read more ][ Subscribe to the comments on this story ]
View ArticleBeckoning
The Atlantic Chamber Ensemble enlists a national roster of composers to transform Beck's "Song Reader." by Angela Lehman-Rios When indie musician Beck Hansen released his latest album "Song Reader" as...
View ArticleCan Do
A mobile beer-canning business rolls into Richmond. by Rich Griset Richmond's relationship with canned beer dates to its inception. Shortly after Prohibition ended in 1933, the Gottfried Krueger...
View ArticleThe Church Hill Irish Festival
March 23-24 from 10 a.m.-7 p.m. by Andrew Cothern Church Hill holds a bit of luck this weekend as the St. Patrick’s Day Parade kicks off its annual Irish Festival. Festivities continue with a...
View ArticleReview: Triangle Players'"The Busy World Is Hushed"
by Rich Griset I’ve always had mixed feelings about Richmond’s Acts of Faith Festival. While many of the shows involved are genuinely concerned with faith, all too often it seems that theater...
View ArticleWord & Image
Shawn Lukitsch, 36: Moped Mechanic at Shred Shed East. by Ned Oliver"Before here I was in Denver for art school. I was working on getting a degree in videography, a bachelor's.…[ Read more ][...
View ArticleCarrie Underwood at Richmond Coliseum
Thursday, March 21, at 7:30 p.m. $43-$63. by Andrew Cothern Since winning “American Idol” in 2005, country artist Carrie Underwood has won six Grammy Awards, 16 Billboard Music Awards, seven American...
View ArticleIntroducing ... The Black Guy
Actor and comedian Mike Epps on playing it real — and why Richmond needs comedy. by Craig Belcher After paying his dues on the comedy circuit and earning his acting credentials in small films such as...
View ArticleUnited We Drink
A guide to Richmond-area craft beer enthusiasts' clubs. by Hilary Langford Richmond Beer Elite Invite-only group composed of bloggers, brewers and rabid collectors sharing beer-related information....
View ArticleCity Aims for Safer Carytown
by Ned Oliver There's nothing luxurious about getting hit by a car. And that, in short, is the impetus behind a planned $650,000 upgrade to the streetscape in Carytown: The city wants to prevent...
View ArticleThe College Lie
"Eighty percent of first-time college students expect to finish in the traditional four years. Only half of them succeed." by Rick Gray As this year's high-school seniors enter the season of college...
View ArticleCan't Stop Loving You
"Les Misérables" comes to the Landmark Theatre with new grit. by Rich Griset When Andrew Varela finishes his run in "Les Misérables," he might need therapy. From 1998 to 2003, Varela starred on...
View ArticleLetter: Fan Parking Solution is a Little Exercise
As a long-term residential renter and car owner in the Fan and Museum districts, scarce street parking has been a concern of mine at one point or another. Choosing not to participate in any of the...
View ArticleStephane Wrembel at Kingdom
Saturday, March 23, at 8 p.m. $12-$15. by Andrew Cothern Critics hail Stephane Wrembel as one of the world’s most dynamic guitar players. The French-born gypsy jazz guitarist embraces numerous...
View ArticlePrints Over Pies
Bump It Mafia uses printmaking for feminist activism in Richmond. by Megan Zalecki" Feminism is still the F-word," says Cat Snapp, artist and co-founder of Bump It Mafia. "Many people have...
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