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  • Issue Archive for
  • Oct 13-19, 2010
  • Vol. 28, No. 41

News & Features

  • News and Features

    • The Weekly Web Round-up

    A collection of the week's popular posts, controversies and other important bits.
  • News and Features

    • Dogged Pursuit

    Thwarted by authorities, residents take an animal-care case into their own hands.
    • by Melissa Scott Sinclair
  • News and Features

    • Nightmare Elm Loses Limb

    Controversial elm tree in the Fan roils neighbor after a giant limb crashes into the street.
    • by Sara Dabney Tisdale
  • News and Features

    • Tempestuous

    Promoting political angst, the tea party takes Richmond for a ride.
    • by Sara Dabney Tisdale
  • News and Features

    • Arts Alliance Relaunches

    After meager participation, the struggling Alliance for the Performing Arts starts over.
    • by Sara Dabney Tisdale
  • News and Features

    • Leigh's Revenge

    City loses another graffiti battle atop the Leigh Street bridge.
    • by Melissa Scott Sinclair

Arts & Events

  • Theater

    • Poetry in Motion

    Celebrate eight energetic years of Tuesday Verses.
    • by Malcolm Venable
  • Movies

    • His Space

    20th-century medium dramatizes the battle over Facebook.
    • by Wayne Melton
  • Music

    • Cyro Hour

    Percussionist Cyro Baptista “Goes Crazy” at Modlin Center.
    • by Peter McElhinney
  • Theater

    • Once More Up the Mountain

    The good news — and some great songs — enlivens Barksdale's “Smoke on the Mountain Homecoming.”
    • by David Timberline
  • Theater

    • Widescreen Vistas

    “Establishing Shot” is camera ready at Ghostprint.
    • by Mike Dulin
  • Music

    • Last Writes

    Ballpoint Pens' “Symphony” is a fitting farewell to musician.
    • by Mike Rutz

Food & Drink

  • Food and Drink

    • Punch Drunk

    A bartender's life in Richmond.
    • by Jack Lauterback
  • Food and Drink

    • Short Order

    Mind-reading and fair trade coffee.
    • by Deveron Timberlake
  • Food and Drink

    • Rough and Ready

    Juicy goodness comes at the right price at Bellytimber.
    • by Tess Autrey Bosher

Opinion & Blogs

  • Back Page

    • Greek Tragedy

    Having more in common with the egotistical indulgences of the Greek tyrant Pisistratus than the great warrior Alexander, Obama helplessly watches this political and cultural turmoil raging around him through the detached eyes of a clueless leader.
    • by Dale Brumfield

  • The Score

    A weekly rating of the city zeitgeist.

Special/Signature Issues

  • Top 40 Under 40

    • Lori Pasternak, 37

    Veterinary Surgeon
    Helping Hands Veterinary Surgical
    and Dental Care
  • Top 40 Under 40

    • Jonah Holland, 37

    Public Relations and
    Marketing Coordinator
    Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden
  • Top 40 Under 40

    • Emily Ferlis, 30

    Program Development Specialist
    VCU's Literacy Institute
  • Top 40 Under 40

    • Blue Crump, 36

    Founder and Principal
    Cityspace Construction and Urban Grid Solar
  • Top 40 Under 40

    • Dr. Danny Avula, 31

    Deputy Director Richmond Health District
    Virginia Department of Health
  • Top 40 Under 40

    • Adria Scharf, 38

    Executive Director
    Richmond Peace Education Center
  • Top 40 Under 40

    • Jack Brandt, 31

    Disability Policy Specialist
    Partnership for People with
    Disabilities, VCU
  • Top 40 Under 40

    • Osita Iroegbu, 30

    Public Relations and Marketing Manager
    Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority
  • Top 40 Under 40

    • Richmond Folk Festival 2010

    Style Weekly photographers Scott Elmquist and Ash Daniel share some of their favorites from the photos they captured this year at the Richmond Folk festival.
    • by Scott Elmquist and Ash Daniel
  • Top 40 Under 40

    • Dia Nichols, 36

    Chief Executive Officer
    HCA-John Randolph Medical Center
  • Top 40 Under 40

    • Corey Widmer, 33

    Associate Pastor, Third Presbyterian
    Co-Pastor, East End Fellowship
  • Top 40 Under 40

    • James Ricks, 36

    Artistic Director
    Henley Street Theatre Company
  • Top 40 Under 40

    • Christina Cain, 37

    Director, Center for Asset Building
    New Visions New Ventures


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