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Guitar Hero
Washington-based experimental guitarist Anthony Pirog loops in St. John’s Church. by Peter McElhinney Experimental, improvisational music may be an acquired taste, but some players make it easier to...
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Aural Fixation
Bon Air composer John Keltonic’s music has found its way to Ken Burns films, CNN specials and even classified government screenings. by Rich Griset John Keltonic’s name may be unfamiliar, but chances...
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Pretty in Pink
Sugar Plum Switch-Up: There’s a new tutu in town for “The Nutcracker." by Julie Geen Watching from the sidelines, Emily DeAngelis looks like a helicopter parent on a play date. Dancers are in...
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Word & Image
Kelli Lemon: General Manager at Mama J’s, Radio DJ, Host and Promoter. by Brent Baldwin"My turning point in loving Richmond was working at VCU and trying to keep students on campus. We started...
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Walking Blues
Movie Review: “Wild” mostly takes a memoirist’s real-life hike through the paces. by Nicholas Emme They say the journey is the destination, which is good news for “Wild,” a hiking memoir at its best...
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California Cool
Stone Brewing Co. is coming to town. So what can you expect when its new home near the James River opens its doors? by Taylor Thornley Keeney Stone Brewing Co. earned plenty of applause from residents...
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Through the Woods
Opinion: The Virginia white-tailed herd is about one million strong. Here's why fewer hunters lead to deadlier roads. by Kerry Dougherty When Matthew O’Brien and his 14-year-old daughter, Madison, are...
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The Congress and the Southern Belles at the Camel
Tuesday, Dec. 23 by Chris Bopst Founded by guitarist Scott Lane and bassist and singer Jonathan Meadows in Richmond before moving to Denver in 2008, the Congress has carved out a niche as one of the...
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Lightfields, MicroWaves, Wood Face and Hoax Hunters play a Holiday Benefit...
Thursday, Dec. 18 by Chris Bopst The Video Fan, Richmond’s longest running and only surviving independent video store, almost went out of business. If it weren’t for the financial support of loyal...
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The DePue Brothers Band at the Cultural Arts Center of Glen Allen
Wednesday, Dec. 17 by Chris Bopst Self-described as weapons of grass construction, the DePue Brothers Band lives up to its billing. The Philadelphia-based ensemble is made up of world-class talents...
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The Greenberg Train and Toy Show
Dec. 20 and 21 by Chris Bopst For most of the 20th century, the go-to Christmas gifts for boys were model trains. This weekend you can relive cherished childhood memories at the Greenberg Train and...
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Hamaganza 2014
Friday, Dec. 19 and Saturday, Dec. 20 by Chris Bopst It’s hard to believe, but Richmond’s adults-only holiday fundraiser Hamaganza celebrates two decades of charitable giving this year. That’s 20...
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LETTER: Planned Parenthood “Stronger Than Ever”
As president and chief executive of the Virginia League for Planned Parenthood, I have worked hard to serve the women and families who rely on us for health care for more than seven years. Last week,...
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International Call
A Richmond native explains why she quit her post at the United Nations over LGBTQ rights. by Tom Nash Mala Kumar credits Maggie Walker Governor’s School for inspiring her to seek to understand the...
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Restoration Group Draws Focus to Virginia Union's Landmark Bell Tower
by Tom Nash With Virginia Union University celebrating its 150th anniversary next year, Dianne Watkins is working to ensure one of its signature features rings out for the school’s mission. VUU’s bell...
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The Experiment
It's been 10 years since Richmond voted to reconfigure the city's power structure with an elected mayor. Is it time to give the political machine a tuneup? by Ned Oliver Former Gov. Doug Wilder’s...
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Weekly Food Notes
Not dead: According to co-owner Jimmy Sneed, Fresca is still alive and going strong: “As Mark Twain almost said, the reports of our death have been greatly exaggerated.” Earlier this year the Sneeds...
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The Score
+4 Former R&B heartthrob, Richmond native and Grammy-winner D’Angelo draws national attention for a long-anticipated release, “Black Messiah”— his first album in 15 years. Which by our calculations...
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