Style Weekly
Richmond's alternative for news, arts, culture and opinion
- Issue Archive for
- May 24-30, 2011
- Vol. 29, No. 21
News & Features
Bio-bust?
The Virginia Biotechnology Research Park exceeds expectations, officials say. So where are the biotech start-ups, patents and research?
Political Pavers
Not everyone is celebrating the city's sudden interest in the Slave Burial Ground.
After Years of VCU Growth, Carver Fights Back
Neighborhood civic league will not support proposed student housing project.
Sweat and Surrender
A yoga teacher helps inmates at the Richmond City Jail find peace on the inside.
Dust in the Wind
What should we do with the big heap of coal ash in Henrico County?
Fireworks and Daiquiri Dreams
Mayor Jones makes a star-spangled announcement about the Fourth of July.
Richmond Professor Stumps for the Destitute
John Moeser wants to bring Richmonders the facts about the region's poverty.
Sean Sweeney, 1966-2011
Remembering the jack-of-all-trades of Richmond's service industry.
Arts & Events
Photographic Memories
Forgotten Richmonder and movie pioneer Birt Acres set the stage for the British film industry.
Foreign Affairs
"Potiche" serves up risqué French comedy for those stuck in 1977.
Meta to the Max
In Triangle Players' [title of show], the play's the thing.
Melanie Fiona at Fridays at Sunset
Friday, May 27
Laura Stevenson and the Cans at Gallery5
Wednesday, May 25
Kylesa at Strange Matter
Thursday, May 26
Off the Wall
How a rare print by Vincent van Gogh was discovered at VCU.
Food & Drink
Sentimental Slice
Ettamae's Café claims its place in downtown Richmond.
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Short Order
Ex-wine merchant Henry Reidy goes mobile with Meat on the Street.
Opinion & Blogs
Pops Out
What the Flying Squirrels are doing in Richmond has nothing to do with people's intelligence.
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The Score
A weekly rating of the city zeitgeist.
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