Style Weekly
Richmond's alternative for news, arts, culture and opinion
- Issue Archive for
- Aug 5-11, 2009
- Vol. 27, No. 31
News & Features
Trani's Russian Novel
The former VCU president's academic tome illuminates, but washes over some key historical markers.
Familiar Territory
It's back to square one — again — for Shockoe Bottom. Why a plan for Richmond's most historic neighborhood just might stick this time.
Guzzled Away
Better fuel efficiency may just add to the state's looming transportation crisis.
Arts & Events
Now Hear This
Reviews of CDs by Brad Paisley, Hoots and Hellmouth, Scott Brookman and Brainworms.
Memories of Merce
One of the dance world's giants died last week, but his legacy lingers.
Heart Bleats
Katherine Heigl and Gerard Butler make a dull pair in “The Ugly Truth.”
Blowups
“The Hurt Locker” explodes with tension but lacks a story.
Museum 2.0
When the revamped Virginia Museum of Fine Arts opens, a commissioned piece will set the tone for interaction.
Seeds of Summer:
The Carytown Watermelon Festival turns 26.
Action Epic
Jim Ed Wills' writer-producer-director adventure took 10 years to complete.
Chicken and Dumb-plings
“Robot Chicken” celebrates its second “Star Wars” parody with an unconventional tour.
Food & Drink
Punch Drunk
A bartender's life in Richmond.
Ambition in Overdrive
Service is sometimes better than the food at Eurasia.
Short Order
A sneak peek at Bouchon, opening in the former Pomegranate space. … Plus, CafAc 2100 and the Dining Room at the Berkeley Hotel.
Opinion & Blogs
The Slow Track
The dream of riding between Richmond, Washington and New York at 150 mph is not a dream, but it will take considerable time to achieve. The best approach is simply to begin by not going slow.
Special/Signature Issues
Leveraging History
Support grows for slave museum, tourism center near Lumpkin's Jail site.
The Groundwork
Keys to success for a Shockoe Bottom resurgence.
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