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Group Pushes for Shockoe Growth Without Ballpark
by Ned Oliver Opponents of Mayor Dwight Jones' proposal for a Shockoe Bottom ballpark are uniting around an alternative development — a plan they say will honor the area's slave-trading past while...
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"Science Team" screening the Byrd Theatre
Saturday, Jan. 4. 2 p.m. by Chris Bopst Do I want to see a movie that describes itself as a destructive orgy of violence? Yes I do.…[ Read more ][ Subscribe to the comments on this story ]
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Shared History
A three-venue exhibit explores a recent wave of Russian immigrants in Richmond. by Karen Newton During the end of the Cold War as the Soviet Union fell, the Richmond Jewish community provided major...
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By the People
Labor organizer Donald Minor discusses the Virginia People’s Assembly and how it could become a larger political presence. by Tom Nash When state legislators convene at the Capitol for the General...
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2013 Richmonder of the Year: Mayor Dwight C. Jones
After a low-key first term, the mayor becomes the risk-taker he always warned us about. Is this the beginning of Richmond’s next transformation? by Tina Griego Mayor Dwight C. Jones was sworn into his...
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+4 After a horrible season that includes eight straight losses, the Washington Redskins fire Mike Shanahan as coach. Maybe Nutzy the Flying Squirrel is available?…[ Read more ][ Subscribe to the...
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Fistula and Druglord at Strange Matter
Monday, Jan. 6. 9 p.m. by Chris Bopst A fistula is an abnormal connection between two epithelium-lined organs. It’s also the perfect name for a metal band.…[ Read more ][ Subscribe to the comments on...
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ZoSo at the National
Friday, Jan. 10. 7 p.m. by Chris Bopst I didn’t always hate Led Zeppelin. The first million times I heard them, I kind of liked them.…[ Read more ][ Subscribe to the comments on this story ]
View ArticleLETTER: Proposed Park Would Be Faux Public
You know what is great about living in a city? Public spaces.…[ Read more ][ Subscribe to the comments on this story ]
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Crumb Trail
A Richmond artist scores an in-depth interview with the reclusive godfather of underground comics. by Brent Baldwin Facebook has been hounding local artist Lana Gentry lately. In its ever-expanding...
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Short Order
RVA Food News: Alcove Indian preview, Taste of Richmond benefit + more. by Deveron Timberlake Indian Overture: Just in time for those resolutions to shake up the downtown dining routine, Alcove Indian...
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Remembrance: Thomas Cleary, Richmond Community Activist
1928-2013 by Tina Griego Thomas Cleary did not want an official obituary. He had his reasons, but generally speaking, he wasn't a man given to what he might consider undue hoopla.…[ Read more ][...
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Mikaela Davis at the Camel
Monday, Jan. 13. 8 p.m. by Chris Bopst Mikaela Davis, the harpist, singer and songwriter from Rochester, N.Y., makes vaguely hipster harp music. I say vaguely because the former harpist for the...
View ArticleRVA Strong Rock Climbing Adventure
by Kevin Dintino Welcome back RVA Strong fans!! With the weather turning colder, this month's adventure takes us to new heights as I have been challenged to take a lesson in Rock Climbing – a true...
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Emancipation Participation
A diverse series of local exhibits explores the issue of race — past, present and future. by Karen Newton It might be surveillance footage of busing protests that speaks to you. Or the elaborately...
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Punch Drunk
Jack's Pickled Power Proposal by Jack Lauterback It came to light recently that a U.S. Air Force general was fired from his job after thoroughly embarrassing himself during a four-day official visit...
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Shifting Ground
A plan for the future of Monroe Park evokes arguments from the past. by Tom Nash A proposal to lease Monroe Park to a private conservancy could go before City Council as early as next week, reigniting...
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Saintseneca, Lvl Up, Spandrel and Mammoth Indigo at Strange Matter
Saturday, Jan. 11. 9 p.m. by Chris Bopst Saintseneca are all folked-up. The Columbus, Ohio, band’s symphonious acoustic contemplations probe the great American songbook with indie hands.…[ Read more...
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Picture of Politics
Once the oil hits the canvas, there's no turning back. Or is there? The stories behind the official portraits in the Virginia Governor's Gallery. by Edwin Slipek When Terry McAuliffe is sworn in as...
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