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- Issue Archive for
- May 3-9, 2011
- Vol. 29, No. 18
News & Features
Reinventing Regency
As chains leave, local entrepreneurs take a chance on your mom's favorite mall.
Crossing Routes
For some spurned by the NFL, arena football is their last chance. For others, it may be their only chance.
Commentary: Costly Silence
As Richmond got snubbed in the state redistricting plan, where were our political leaders?
The Good Son
Instead of planning for college, a Richmond father plans to buy a headstone.
Art of War
Audio Slideshow: the Richmond Raiders prepare for battle.
Chesterfield Joins Green Transit Group
Karen Shugart
Arts & Events
That One Song
Hamburger James, Watch That Cadillac Burn"
Roundly Praised
Exploring the power of pauses in Barksdale's "Circle Mirror Transformation."
Sleigh Bells at the National
Friday, May 6
Elephant Men
Robert Pattinson carries the weight of the circus on his brow in "Water for Elephants."
Bits of the Kingdom
"Dynasty and Divinity" at the VMFA offers a glimpse of an ancient world.
Fighting Words
Oscar-winning "In a Better World" explores the nature of violence.
Lively "Art"
Yasmina Reza's celebrated play looks at the nature of friendship.
"Honk!" at the Empire Theatre
Through May 15
Twice-Chewed Tales
Dale Brumfield
Hot For Teacher
Alexis Krauss of Sleigh Bells chants about yes, even jingles.
David Mayfield Parade at the Camel
Tuesday, May 10
Iron Man
At Red Door Gallery, a sculptor proves that rust never sleeps.
Junk Culture at Strange Matter
Wednesday, May 4
Julia Nunes at Gallery5
Tuesday, May 10
Food & Drink
Like Mama Said
Mama J's brings Jackson Ward neighborly food with a side of helpful.
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Short Order
The partners behind Henrico's White Anchovie promise a different fish.
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Punch Drunk
Flavored vodka jumps the Mountain Dew-tinged shark.
Opinion & Blogs
Royally Obsessed
In a reality-television culture obsessed with people famous for being famous, it's only natural that we should admire modern-day princes and princesses.
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The Score
A weekly rating of the city zeitgeist.
Best of Richmond
Best of Richmond 2011
Superlatives, judgment calls and the final results from our biggest reader survey ever. The food, faces, places and quirks that make the city spin.
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