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Paul McCartney playing Cville
Sir Paul McCartney is bringing his "Out There" tour to John Paul Jones Arena in Charlottesville on Tuesday, June 23.The concert was announced today by University of Virginia President Teresa A....
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2015 Music Issue: About the Cover Artist
by Brent BaldwinIf you go to shows regularly, there’s a good chance you’ve seen a young woman furiously sketching in front of the stage. She is Jennifer Kennedy, a 27-year-old who received her fine...
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McAuliffe's Bad Rep as an Environmentalist
Gov. Terry McAuliffe may be drumming up jobs, but in the process, he’s alienating Virginia’s green community. McAuliffe is the focus of a number of protests and bitterly critical blog postings by such...
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Rosé Is the New Chardonnay
Although rosé is easy to find and countless articles have been written extolling its virtues, it's still a misunderstood wine. Back in the old days (the '70s and '80s), it was a sweet sipper...
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Reppin from the Heart
A local rapper named Reppa Ton, real name Jarrell Wood, has released a new track, "Timeless," that he says he hopes will spread positivity during a rough week on the nightly news.Released April 22, and...
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Locally filmed PBS series announces cast
Ummm, yeahhh.The cast was announced today for "Mercy Street," the locally filming Civil War drama television series by PBS. The anticipated series, set in a Union-occupied hospital in Alexandria, will...
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Opinion: Slapped Some Sense in Baltimore
Wouldn't we all like to see more examples of mother's tough love? by Kerry DoughertyNormally we cringe when we see a mother slap a kid in public. But not on Monday, when a Baltimore mother was...
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Review: Firehouse's "The Aliens"
Strong cast and technical elements can't help "The Aliens" phone home. by David TimberlineThere’s a respected theatrical tradition of plays short on plot that still manage to be engaging, even...
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Make It Yours
Vibeats (pronounced vibe-eats) wants to be the Pandora of Richmond food. Eventually, it wants to be the Pandora of every city’s dining scene. The new website will be one of the finalists Monday in Rise...
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Weekend Assignments: Bonus Music Issue Edition
Friday, May 1: Headliner Shakey Graves may have canceled his appearance at the kick off of Friday Cheers 2015, but you can still celebrate with a double set of front-porch Americana-makers Yarn on...
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Lumber Liquidators May Face Criminal Charges
Lumber Liquidators, a Toano-based flooring firm with a large facility in Henrico County, could be the target of federal criminal charges in a controversy over the levels of a chemical in its products....
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A Mile Makes a Difference: VCU Researchers Study Life Expectancy in Richmond
by Colby RogersWhat's the difference in life expectancy between living in the Fan and living in Gilpin Court? Around 17 years, according to a new study conducted by VCU's Center on Society and Health...
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Cuatro de Mayo
I checked and tickets are still left for Ardent’s first beer dinner — on the premises of the brewery — tonight, May 4, at 6 p.m. It’s in celebration of Cinco de Mayo — but is more accurately named...
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The Simple Solution to Illegal Cigarettes
Last July, Eric Garner was caught in Staten Island with four packs of Newport cigarettes that apparently were untaxed and were for sale. A police officer detained Garner, and in a tussle, killed him...
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Crossroads Founders to Launch BuyRVAart.com
Since 2002, the owners of Crossroads Art Center have been showcasing emerging and established artists in their 25,000 square foot exhibition space off Staples Mill road.Now owner Jenni Kirby and...
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LETTER: Happy Memories of John Maloney
On behalf of the Maloney family, thank you very much for the wonderful article by Elizabeth Cogar. My younger brother John absolutely loved working and writing for Style Weekly. He thought the world of...
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LETTER: Stretching for Good
Thank you so much for your recent story on yoga and music and for giving mine and Anna Meshejian’s seasonal celebration classes a shout-out! We love being able to offer this to the community and are...
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Richmond Activists Connect with Baltimore
by Paul SpencerA group of 20 local activists with Black Action Now and Justice RVA joined the condemnation of police brutality in Baltimore last week. In doing so, members say they also invigorated...
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Whatever the Ruling, Love Reigns Supreme For Richmond Couple
by Tina GriegoIt’s not like Ben Janosik and Ronnie Cash said to themselves: Hey, the Supreme Court is hearing arguments on the constitutionality of same-sex marriage this week. Let’s tie the knot!...
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The McDonnells, Part Two
Virginia’s former governor and first lady have a good shot at winning their appeals. by Peter GaluszkaMesmerizing and emotional, the six-week-long public corruption trial of former Gov. Bob McDonnell...
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