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Long Ride Home
Book Review: Richmond and Goochland take a bashing in a new novel from well-known literary editor Ben Metcalf. by Peter Galuszka Against the Country” is a new novel, or something like it, by Ben...
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Weight of the World
Theatre Review: With “The Whale,” HatTheatre explores the emotional ramifications of obesity. by Rich Griset Charlie is the type of guy who leaves an impression. If it weren’t for his labored...
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Powder Keg
Theatre Review: Virginia Rep’s “The Whipping Man” is far more than just a compelling historical backdrop. by David Timberline It would be a shame if only Civil War aficionados go to see Virginia...
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The Theory of Almost Everything
What to watch at the incredibly crowded Richmond International Film Festival. by Nicholas Emme Film festivals often try the most devoted film fans’ stamina, and the fourth annual Richmond...
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Animal Farm
Triple Stamp Press gets back to their love of printing with J.J. Grandville’s "Les Animaux" illustrations. by Karen Newton A stork is dressed as a doctor in frock coat and lacy ascot, medical...
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New Destination
Food Review: With 900 kinds of whiskey and great food, McCormack’s Big Whisky Grill at Regency Square deserves repeat visits. by Matthew Freeman Sorry, I’m kind of new here,” the bartender says,...
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Weekly Food Notes
Pancake Fundraiser Results, Shoryuken Ramen Extension + More by Brandon Fox Award season: Three Richmond chefs were named semifinalists for the James Beard Best Chef Mid-Atlantic award: Peter Chang of...
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@30 Dance Showcase at the University of Richmond
Feb. 27-29 by Chris Bopst Drawing on 30 years of performance, the University of Richmond’s University Dancers bring the works of local choreographers and educators Larry Keigwin, Norbert de la Cruz,...
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The Rock and Roll Jubilee Show at the Cultural Arts Center of Glen Allen
Feb. 27-March 1 by Chris Bopst Rock ’n’ roll once was considered blasphemous. Even Frank Sinatra was appalled, writing in a French magazine in 1957: “Rock ’n’ roll smells phony and false.…[ Read more...
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Vince Kane and the Incurables, Merrin Karas, Red and the Romantics and the...
Friday, Feb. 27 by Chris Bopst I was unprepared for how much I’d like Vince Kane and the Incurables. The Richmond trio makes a brand of dance pop that doesn’t make you dumber the more you listen.…[...
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Gray Gurkin and the Black Concert Tees at Crossroads Coffee and Ice Cream
Saturday, Feb. 28 by Chris Bopst People like classic rock. If they didn’t, there wouldn’t be so many cover bands playing the cherished nuggets of FM radio gold.…[ Read more ][ Subscribe to the...
View ArticleCandidate Demo, Richard Ripper and Cosmic Inhale at the 25 Watt
March 1 by Chris Bopst Nineteen months from the 2016 presidential election, the onslaught of candidate demos is just beginning. There’s no anarchist representation in our political process, but if...
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Scapegoats
"While test scores are terribly low and changes are necessary, putting this on the teachers is a fraud and a shirking of responsibility by Superintendent Dana Bedden and the Richmond School Board." by...
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After These Messages
Muslim entrepreneurs are building their multimedia dreams in Richmond. But some of their religious peers are wary of who's claiming the microphone. by Paul Spencer Hours after last month’s attacks on...
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The Score
-8 Richmond digs out of its wintry mess following a snowstorm that keeps most kids home from school all week. And just when you thought your days of misery were over, the weekend ended with the...
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City to Pay Former Inmate $2.99M
The city has agreed to pay $2.99 million to settle a lawsuit filed by a former inmate who suffered a heat stroke in 2012 in the old city jail’s medical tier, where temperatures were recorded at 108...
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Winning Wine
Last night was a more boisterous night at the 2015 Virginia Governor’s Cup Wine Competition at the John Marshall than previous years, perhaps because instead of cutting off the wine once the speeches...
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Ever Wanted a 7-Eleven? Here's a Deal
If you're at least 21-years-old, have excellent credit and have $50,000 in liquid assets, the Dallas-based convenience store chain 7-Eleven may have a deal for you. 7-Eleven is waiving its franchise...
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State Song Solution
It was reported this week that the House of Delegates joined the Senate in approving a two-song solution to Virginia's official state song crisis. Not a second too soon.…[ Read more ][ Subscribe to the...
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Stone Brewing Goes on the Offense
Stone Brewing Co. is going on a public-relations offensive to counter complaints by some local restaurant and brewery owners about the economic development deal drawing the business to Richmond. Stone...
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