Style Weekly

The HR Department

Will Council Majority Shift?

Flip-Flops, Rock and the Kerry Kids

Dredging the Bottom

Rebuilding businesses destroyed by Gaston may take years.

• by Scott Bass

Duping the Dopplers

Richmond was caught off guard in Gaston's sudden attack. Are meteorologists to blame?

• by Scott Bass

The Defector

He grew up in Glen Allen. So why did he cross over to North Korea?

• by Earl Swift

Que Pasa to Brighten Beleaguered Bottom

Aquarium Acquires Piscine Prize

Set List

Where to go. What to hear.

• by Wayne Melton

Quick Flicks

Capsule reviews of current movies.

A Moment With Your Sponsors

Award-winning television commercials at the Virginia Museum.

Stage

Painting Without Paint

Four artists explore art and consumerism.

• by Jason Coates

Something To Crow About

Eighth Blackbird is the new University of Richmond ensemble in residence.

Rental Unit

"Good Bye Lenin!"

• by Wayne Melton

Modern Dance Showcase

"Yes, Virginia Dance!" reflects the region.

• by Lea Marshall

Now Hear This

Reviews of new releases by Guided by Voices, The Electras, Brand Nubian, and local bands Engine Down and Keller Williams.

ESP Ben

"Suspect Zero" slaughters the serial killer flick.

• by Thomas Peyser

Museums

A Girl Named Myrtle

The Firehouse Theatre takes on Tennessee Williams.

Concert Series to Highlight Jazz Piano

Galleries

Swing Set

Ani DiFranco's powerful honesty hits Richmond with her Vote Dammit Tour.

• by Andy Garrigue

Young Gun

Helen's new 27-year-old chef is cooking beyond his years.

• by Kendra Bailey Morris

Parable of the Bees

When we are afraid, we place great value on the power to destroy and far less value on the power of understanding.

• by Rick Gray