Style Weekly
Richmond's alternative for news, arts, culture and opinion
- Issue Archive for
- Nov 8-14, 2011
- Vol. 29, No. 45
News & Features
UPDATED: After Long Night, Occupiers Leave Canal Walk
Occupy Richmond averts police showdown -- briefly taking over Festival Park and Canal.
How Green is Richmond?
We talk a lot about greening the city. But we have no idea how bad things really are.
Bottom or Bust
The city’s plan to revitalize Shockoe Bottom skirts the bigger obstacles, and stakes the area’s future on a glowing, empty shed.
Word & Image
Elmerangel “Elmer” Francisco Calata, 29, Peace Corps Volunteer.
Arts & Events
Dick Gregory in Black and White
Legendary comedian skewers sacred cows at the Byrd.
Pharmacy Island
Dr. Gonzo's vivid prose gives a shot to the uneven "Rum Diary."
Retail Revelations
The Checkout Girl makes her Richmond stage entrance.
Coffee Culture
In Jonathan Brilliant's hands, sticks are stirring.
Prize Pages
David Gordon's "The Serialist" wins the 2011 Cabell first novelist award
Balanchine Act
Richmond Ballet's "Liebesleider Walzer" seduces and enthralls.
Robert Ballard at the Landmark Theater
Saturday, Nov. 12
"Brew" at Globehopper Coffee
Nov. 11 through Nov. 20
Those Manic Seas at the Camel
Monday, Nov. 14
Josh Ritter at Modlin Center for the Arts
Saturday, Nov. 12
The Maccabeats at Collegiate School
Saturday, Nov. 12
Leader of the Pack
Theatre VCU's "Grease" is the one that you want.
Stubborn Kind of Fellow
Despite flaws, AART's “Fences” soars at Pine Camp.
Monkeys and Memories
Artist Tracey St. Peter is getting away with it at Eric Schindler Gallery.
Food & Drink
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Punch Drunk
No sacred bobwhite quails.
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Short Order
Keevil's latest is the fun uncle.
Then is Now
The Roosevelt brings retro flavors to new life.
Opinion & Blogs
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The Score
A weekly rating of the city zeitgeist.
The Lost Park
Until populated by Occupy Richmond, Kanawha Plaza had seldom been embraced for either spontaneous or planned civic gatherings.
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