Weekly Food Notes
Bring it back?There’s a Kickstarter campaign to open the doors of “Food Network Star” contestant Malcolm Mitchell’s Mint Gastropub. Originally at Davis and Main streets, Mitchell briefly planned to...
View ArticleThe Last Waltz
One of the most famous songs in popular music to ever mention Richmond by name is the Band classic, "The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down."Today the Virginia Museum of Radio and Concert Entertainment...
View ArticleMarried by McAuliffe: Governor Applies to Become Civil Celebrant
Since taking office, Gov. Terry McAuliffe has presided over two weddings. He apparently enjoyed himself, because last week he took steps to become a fully vested civil celebrant.…[ Read more ][...
View ArticleVIDEO: Avers "Evil"
Local band Avers premiered the video for its song "Evil" today at the website for fashion magazine Nylon. …[ Read more ][ Subscribe to the comments on this story ]
View ArticleWhy Sweet Briar Is Closing
Sweet Briar College, the all-female college sprawling on more than 3,000 acres of former plantation land north of Lynchburg, will be shutting its doors after 114 years. While offering serious...
View ArticleSummer Nights
Venture Richmond's Friday Cheers, slowly, tantalizingly released it's 2015 outdoor concert schedule this week via Richmond.com --- like a steaming, honey-slathered strip-tease by Dirtwoman before a...
View ArticleThe Truth About Girl Scout Cookies
Did you know that Girl Scout cookies can be very different, depending upon where you live? According to the LA Times, that’s because two different bakers supply the Girl Scouts with their cookies.…[...
View ArticlePedaling for Stories
For the past four years, the local storytelling organization, Secretly Y'all, has been delighting standing-room only crowds by providing a forum for people to tell their own true stories. …[ Read more...
View ArticleVinyl Party
Vinyl fans know what 33 1/3 means. …[ Read more ][ Subscribe to the comments on this story ]
View ArticlePREVIEW: "Spoken Movement" at Dogtown Dance
by Peter McElhinney Dancer Annielille Gavino Kollman is a blazing, cheerful force of nature. Born in the Philippines, she moved to New York City at 19, trained with the Alvin Alley Company and other...
View ArticleGreat Southern Adds Guest
The Great Southern, Richmond's first "Twin Peaks" celebration, takes place next month from April 16-19, marking the 25th anniversary of the acclaimed television show by David Lynch. …[ Read more ][...
View ArticleIf You Smoke Pot Legally, Can It Affect Your Job?
Let’s say you're in Washington visiting with friends in their house. You’ve just had a fine dinner and of your hosts produce a joint of marijuana.…[ Read more ][ Subscribe to the comments on this story ]
View ArticleRabid Raccoon Attacks at Lewis Ginter
Animal "dispatched" after brief battle. by Ned Oliver A rabid raccoon launched a sneak attack on an unnamed woman walking the grounds of Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden in Henrico on Saturday, according...
View ArticleGrowing Pains
Filmmaker Scott Crawford explores the influential Washington punk scene of the 1980s with “Salad Days.” by Brent Baldwin In the early ’80s, most 12-year-old boys were into things like comic books,...
View ArticlePeriod Pieces
Playing centuries-old instruments, a classical group brings unheard sounds to Monumental Church. by Rich Griset If it weren’t for a mudslide, Richard Spece wouldn’t be pulling together a classical...
View ArticleWord & Image
Michael Regan Waugh, 53: Wild West Irish Tours by Brent Baldwin"People who come to Ireland very often have something on their heart, there is something going on. Not only just Irish people, but other...
View ArticleSt. Patrick's Day Festivals in Richmond: Take Your Pick
Saturday, March 14 by Chris Bopst With so many St. Patrick’s Day festivals this weekend, you’d think Richmond’s sister city was Dublin. There are three — yes, three — huge Irish celebrations in which...
View ArticleFilm Screening: “Hits" at the Byrd Theatre
Saturday, March 14 by Chris Bopst As prophesied by the Buggles on their 1979 hit, “Video Killed the Radio Star,” video relegated radio to the lowest rung on the media ladder. Today the instant access...
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