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Metro Bar & Grill Gets a Makeover
A new partner and a new look are coming to Metro Bar & Grill on Robinson Street. Joey McCullough has joined forces with owner Kevin Mandeville to refurbish and reboot the longtime Fan restaurant....
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Confederate Flag Controversy Causes “Concern” at Tomato Festival
by Peter GaluszkaThe recently amped-up Confederate flag controversy doesn’t seem to be disappearing, and concerns are being raised about how things will play out at one of the area’s most succulent...
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Without Help, Free Ride Ends for Bar-Hoppers
by Peter GaluszkaFor a year now, bar-hoppers from Carytown to Shockoe Bottom could depend upon a safe and free ride in a converted school bus running the weekend night-life route from 7 p.m. to 3...
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Becoming Whole
The future of health care may be in Richmond’s backyard, with veterans leading the way. by Paul SpencerUpon entering the McGuire Veterans Affairs Medical Center, you’re met with a large sign: “The...
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Scavenger Hunt
The hunters at Prestige Estate Services are always looking for the next score. by Rachel Anne WarrenThe bright yellow sign reads, “estate sale today,” in all caps, with an arrow pointing right. A...
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Summer Movement
The Richmond Symphony takes classical music from the concert hall into the world with Summer at CenterStage. by Jackie KruszewskiSymphony concerts have rules: They start at 8 p.m. There are two halves...
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Icons Alone
The fourth annual “Unbound” group photography exhibit at Candela seeks to introduce a larger contemporary view. by Amanda Dalla Villa AdamsThe late performance artist and educator Allan Kaprow once...
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Theater Review: Virginia Rep's "South Pacific"
This big summer musical is artistically excellent but culturally clumsy. by David TimberlineIt’s easy to extol the artistic merits of “South Pacific,” the latest blockbuster musical lighting up...
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Movie Review: "'71"
by Nicholas EmmeThe Northern Ireland conflict isn’t easy to unravel and understand. As the film “’71” demonstrates, they didn’t call its internecine struggle the Troubles for nothing. The film throws...
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Event Pick: The Richmond Pet Expo
Saturday, July 11 by Chris Bopst I’ve seen millions of human beings endure all types of abuse on television and thought nothing of it. But the minute the screen shows any kind of cruelty to animals,...
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Event Pick: Kids Fest at Kings Dominion
July 11-12 by Chris Bopst With summer in full, sweaty swing, parents must figure out how to keep their precious darlings entertained. It’s a daily chore akin to dealing with the last guy at the bar:...
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Event Pick: Eric Brace and Peter Cooper at Ashland Coffee and Tea
July 11 by Chris Bopst In a world inundated with electronic stimulations, nothing can replace the intimacy of acoustic music. At its best, the sound makes you feel most human. Eric Brace and Peter...
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Event Pick: The Protomen and Simple Obsessions at the Broadberry
July 13 by Chris Bopst Known for creating music loosely based on the popular video game series Mega Man, the Protomen are musical Reaganomics. The secretive, nine-piece group of Middle Tennessee State...
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Event Pick: Death Sex Advocates, Orgasm, Brown Piss, R-Complex and Methcharge...
July 14 by Chris Bopst As the old saying goes, you catch more flies with honey than you do with vinegar — but I always wondered who would want to attract flies in the first place. Certainly not Death...
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Food Review: Isabella’s Bistro & Salumeria
Sterling service and some classic Italian hits bring the love to the South Side. by Karen NewtonWho doesn’t appreciate a man with a mission?“My name is Sterling and I’m going to make sure your whole...
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Food Preview: Nettie’s Naturally Café and Bakery Comes to Jackson Ward
by Brandon FoxWhen you take a bite of Nettie’s Naturally tiramisu, you’ll feel tender layers of lady fingers sandwiched between lightly sweetened mascarpone gently give under pressure. You won’t find...
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Punch Drunk
Beach-Themed Drink Expert Jack Lauterback Presents: Your Summertime Shark Attack FAQ by Jack LauterbackAt the time of this writing, four people have been attacked by sharks off the coast of North...
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Flipping the Switch
Why Virginia has a tremendous opportunity to lead the nation in energy efficiency. by Zack MillerThere are few things that deliver a greater bang for your buck than investing in residential energy...
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