Style Weekly
Richmond's alternative for news, arts, culture and opinion
- Issue Archive for
- Apr 24-30, 2012
- Vol. 30, No. 17
News & Features
Detention Facility Fallout
Director resigns, 72 city employees out of work after juvenile center shuts down.
The Perfect Mayor
Want real change in Richmond? Here's where the next mayor should start.
City Closing Detention Facility
Mayor Dwight Jones shutters juvenile facility: "had no choice."
The 2012 Music Issue
Retro beats, bands on the rise, free music and the Virginia sounds of our first Shadrock Music Festival.
Splitting the Plank
Keeping the Confederates at bay isn’t easy. Especially at the Shad Planking.
The Long Shot
The odds may be against her beating GOP favorite George Allen. But Jamie Radtke still is here.
Arts & Events
De La Soul Is Alive
After a long absence, the hip-hop pioneers return to Richmond for Shadrock.
Not to Touch the Earth
"Scorched Earth" is a world premiere in search of a workshop.
Risk and Beauty
The Richmond Ballet and Symphony join forces to tame the "Wild, Wild West."
Mitchell's Moment
In a slew of recent roles, a young actor brings range and ribaldry to the stage
The Shadrock Music Festival on Brown’s Island
It's Style Weekly's biggest party ever on Saturday, April 28
“Seussical” at the Empire Theatre
April 27 through May 20
Blue Man Group at the Landmark Theater
April 27-29
Lucero at the Epic Theatre
Thursday, April 26
All-American Rejects at the National
Tuesday, May 1
Menokin Makeover
Architect Jorge Silvetti preserves a Northern Neck treasure.
A Little Help from my Friends
Richmond artists come together to help one of their own.
Food & Drink
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Short Order
Dixie Donuts Incoming
Golden Rules
The authentic tastes of Sapori remind us to be nicer to Chester.
Opinion & Blogs
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The Score
Earth Day, 4/20, state budgets + more.
Cut and Run
The mayor’s schools report has lots of budget recommendations, but says nothing about educational quality itself.
Other Publications
