To the Reader: Introducing RVA Coffee Stain
This week we introduce a new cartoon to Style readers, the creation of Richmond-based illustrator Doug Orleski. Fans of his work know him for his website, Tumblr and sometimes the art that he hides...
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Word & Image
Bob Barnett, 63: Avid gardener and candidate for the House of Delegates. by Ned Oliver I'm your basic, average intelligent idiot. Completed undergraduate requirements at Southern Illinois University...
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The Bachelor and Bachelorette Burlesque at Gallery5
Saturday, July 13. 9 p.m. by Andrew Cothern If you’ve seen a burlesque show in Richmond, then you’re likely familiar with stage kitten Bitsy Buttons and host and musical entertainer Mark Slomski. The...
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Accused Pastor’s Father: Son “Has Fallen Short”
by Ned Oliver Geronimo Aguilar's dad has some advice for his son, the founder and former pastor of the Richmond Outreach Center who resigned last month following charges that he sexually assaulted two...
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That One Song
Canary Oh Canary, "Valley of Secrets" by Andrew Cothern The music of Canary Oh Canary, which has earned labels such as post wave, shoe gaze and shoe wave, has mesmerized Richmond for years, leading...
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Punch Drunk
Jack's Guide to Richmond Hand Gestures by Jack Lauterback The New York Times published an article last week about Italians' ingrained use of theatrical nonverbal communication — mostly over-the-top...
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Behind Curtain No. 3
Libertarian Robert Sarvis talks about the free market, legalizing pot and what sets him apart from Virginia's other candidates for governor. by Ned Oliver He's the only candidate running for governor...
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“Pop! Who Shot Andy Warhol?” at the Firehouse Theatre
Friday, July 12. 8 p.m. by Andrew Cothern The Firehouse Theatre Project tells the tale of one of the most iconic art figures of our time with “Pop! Who Shot Andy Warhol?” The show is an outrageous,...
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The Score
+8 For several nights in a row — at the river, in the counties and over The Diamond, fireworks light up local skies to celebrate a long Fourth of July weekend. If Richmond still had ramparts we're sure...
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Four Fundamentals of Shaka Smart Style
A high-end clothing manager shares some Shaka-style fashion tips. by Ned Oliver It's well known that Virginia Commonwealth University's head basketball coach, Shaka Smart, dresses, uh, smartly....
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Ain't Whistling Dixie
A musical exhibit at the Virginia Historical Society explores revolutionary songs of change. by Karen Newton Music shapes memory, providing a touchstone for life's important moments. Songs conjure up...
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Punch Drunk
Jack's Guide to Richmond Hand Gestures by Jack Lauterback The New York Times published an article last week about Italians' ingrained use of theatrical nonverbal communication — mostly over-the-top...
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Behind Curtain No. 3
Libertarian Robert Sarvis talks about the free market, legalizing pot and what sets him apart from Virginia's other candidates for governor. by Ned Oliver He's the only candidate running for governor...
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Tina Griego joins Style Weekly as news editor, joining Arts & Culture Editor Brent Baldwin and Food & Drink Editor Deveron Timberlake as one of three section editors who oversee editorial...
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B.B. King at Innsbrook After Hours
Wednesday, July 17. 5 p.m. by Andrew Cothern Universally hailed as the reigning king of blues, B.B. King has influenced many of today’s contemporary bluesmen. Between 1951 and 1985, King had 74 songs...
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Unfurled
Brooklyn art collective Fort Makers comes to town to offer a different perspective of Richmond. by Karen Newton A group of Brooklyn-based artists is about to metaphorically yell "action" in Richmond....
View ArticleCuccinelli Declines Gubernatorial Debate
by Ned Oliver Anne Sterling says she's helped organize more debates than she can count in her 30 years as a volunteer with the Virginia League of Women Voters. "I've done almost every job that there...
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“Rembrandt” at the Leslie Cheek Theater
Friday, July 19. 6:30 p.m. by Andrew Cothern When charting the course of a great artist, it’s important to look at how it all began. In his 1936 British film, “Rembrandt,” director and producer...
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Architecture Review: Touchdown Drive
The new Bon Secours Washington Redskins Training Center has transformed the neighborhood. by Edwin Slipek The miraculously swift transformation of 15 acres along West Leigh Street, from ill-kempt no...
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A Chemical Romance
With deep pockets, a low profile and Gov. Bob McDonnell under investigation, Jonnie Williams finds his company, Star Scientific, thrust into a harsh spotlight — again. by Peter Galuszka Their...
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