Style Weekly

[Impressions of Truth]

Bullets. Screwdrivers. Fingernails. In this lab, every mark tells a story.

• by Jason Roop

The Quarterback

After 42 months as city manager, Calvin Jamison is trying at last to prove that he's the best man for the job.

• by Brandon Walters

Richmond Skies Snap, Crackle, Pop

United Way President Explains Transformation

Being There: Bursting in Air

The smell of cordite, the ring of freedom.

• by Jason Roop

Who I Am: Sgt. Johnnie I. Tyson, 84

Public-Safety Proposal Splits Council

City Woos Developers for Main Street Station

Random Noise

General rants and raves about music

music: Practice Perfect

Native Richmonder Rebecca Hoggan is bouncing around the country on a mission to perfect authentic guitar styles.

• by Ames Arnold

television: Livin' on the Edge

TBS' "Worst-Case Scenario" is filled with situations you will likely never find yourself in, thank God.

• by Don Dale

books: Summer Reading

Looking for books that fit your life? We have some suggestions.

• by Francis WDecker

theater: Hit Myths

The Barksdale has fun with Greeks and Romans.

• by Mathis Parker

Now Hear This

theater: Shaking Up Shakespeare

The Richmond Shakespeare Festival loosens up.

• by Jerrell Nickerson

The (Engine) Down Low

movies: Fine-Tooned

Facing down computer-generated technology, Disney draws on the past for the heart-warming "Lilo & Stitch."

• by Maribeth Brewster

reganomics

calendar

quick flicks

Minority Report, Undercover Brother, Juwanna Mann, The Bourne Identity

Musical Roots

From prison songs to factory bands, a new exhibit brings the varied history of Virginia music to life.

• by Andy Garrigue

country time

Friday Wine Buzz

East Meets West

Grass Hut's successes are in its classic cuisine.

• by Randall Stamper

Ahh, Sweet Nostalgia

Cheap Date

Celebrating the Fourth

Maybe Enron and the Catholic Church have much to teach us as we think about our celebration of the Fourth.

• by Sue McMurray

Marleen Kay Durfee

Matthew Todd Martin