Style Weekly
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- Issue Archive for
- Dec 9-15, 2009
- Vol. 27, No. 49
News & Features
Counting on Trees: City's Urban Forest Crucial Part of Plans
City may offer utility credits for tree-owners.
Sign, Sign, Everywhere a Sign
History and unkempt markers point to the trials and tribulations of the way-finding committee.
Star Attraction Still Shines
Westminster Canterbury's famous star celebrates 33 years in holiday skyline.
Extra Creditors
Financial hardships put pressure on private schools to extend financial aid amid the recession.
Will Ed Ayers Follow Spiders' Coach to U.Va.?
The University of Virginia got the coach. Is the president next?
Richmond Gets a Real Hilton ƒ?" in Short Pump
Owner says plans for a grand hotel in the city haven't meshed yet.
Beauty and the Bivalve
How the Croxton cousins are rebranding the Cheseapeake Bay and the native oyster, one chef at a time.
Arts & Events
Bad Execution
"Ninja Assassin" can't sustain its campy martial arts fun.
If It Ain't Baroqueƒ?Ý
Once again, the Chamber Music Society strings us along.
NOTE: Concert Cancellation
The event on Dec. 9 at the Patriot Center featuring Weezer has been cancelled.
The Ghost of Pop Festival at Gallery 5
Saturday, Dec. 12
The Ruinaires at Comfort
Thursday, Dec. 10
"Greetings From Richmond" at the Library of Virginia
Tuesday, Dec. 15
Get Off The Bus
Barksdale Hanover's “Bus Stop” needs a tune up.
Now Hear This
In which Norah Jones takes the Fall, Adam Lambert is perfectly ordinary, and Nirvana plays live again.
Inside Track
Happy Skalidays, '60s garage surf, El Presidente's return and more.
Twice-Chewed Tales
The cartoon that asks: "Do you want ketchup with that?"
Holy Anthology!
A new tome uncovers the art of the comic book.
Long Bomb
“The Blind Side” lines up on the wrong side.
Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings at the National
Friday, Dec. 11
Scrooge By Any Other Name
Richmond Triangle Players present a different kind of “Carol.”
Food & Drink
Forget the Sugarplums
Here's what the Snow Queen is eating at Aurora this season.
My Inner Gay
This week: Jack professes his love for gay bars.
Short Order
Plate updates from Hanover, Midlothian and the Fan.
Opinion & Blogs
Regifted
Virginia's approach to gifted education has been designed in a way that doesn't meet the needs of our most intellectually gifted kids.
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