Style Weekly
Richmond's alternative for news, arts, culture and opinion
- Issue of
- Dec 31, 2008 - Jan 6, 2009
- Vol. 26, No. 53
Cover Story
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In the Dumps
After one of the worst retail holidays in memory, the search for economic clues starts — and ends — in the garbage truck.
News & Features
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- News and Features
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Word & Image: Ryan Gartrell
Second Chance Bail Bonding
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- News and Features
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Remembrance
John Bradshaw, 1945-2008
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- News and Features
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The Price of Life
Groups that subsidize abortion fees say more needy women are calling for help. Could a bad economy cause an increase in the abortion rate?
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- Cover Story
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In the Dumps
After one of the worst retail holidays in memory, the search for economic clues starts — and ends — in the garbage truck.
Arts & Events
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- Night and Day
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The One Year You Really Want to Unwrap a Bowling Ball
Work out your end-of-the-year frustrations with a giant catapult at the Science Museum of Virginia.
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- Night and Day
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Spider-Man, Landscape Architect
Christmas may be over, but the holiday lights still shine at Lewis Ginter.
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- Arts and Culture
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And the Survey Says ƒ?Ý
A cultural accounting doesn't capture the star power of the local stage.
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- Arts and Culture
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Turning the Page
Richmond's literary scene sees the good, the brilliant and the year of the revolving bookstore (but no vampires).
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- Music
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A Year for the Ear
Our music critics rate the best recordings and performances of 2008.
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- Movies
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10 to Remember
The year's most recommendable movies.
Food & Drink
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- Food and Drink
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Free the Glutens
A new Goochland bakery takes out.
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- Food and Drink
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Short Order
In with the new: the restaurants to watch for in 2009.
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- Restaurant Review
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Crown Jewel
Life after pancakes is better Indian.
Opinion & Blogs
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- Back Page
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Paying for Played
While I listen to the constant and consistent chatter regarding this series of events surrounding Gov. Blagojevich, one thought continues to cross my mind: “Are we serious?” Do we seriously believe this is just happening in Illinois?
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