Reality Check

These Richmond citizens are asking tough questions about the city’s poverty. Will anyone listen?

Byrd Theatre May Be Getting New Seats From Cannes

Attitude Shift

Richmond’s new schools superintendent talks about the system’s culture, crumbling facilities and hope for what’s next.

Mourning Oderus

Gwar fans from around the world mark the passing of Dave Brockie.

Lost to Space

Saying goodbye to Richmond music legend Dave Brockie and his spectacularly debaucherous, foul-mouthed friend, Oderus Urungus.

NBC-12 Shoots for Mood-Booster in "Happy" Music Video

Dancing reporters, twirling anchors and grooving staff get down to Pharell Williams.

Seventh-Inning Stretch

Richmond has been fighting over ballparks for almost 40 years.

Independent Review of Ballpark Plan Looks Likely

Architecture Commentary: City Hall's Lobby Needs More Than Just a Few “Enhancements”

Word & Image

Morgan Hafer, 42: Owner, Carbon-Free Courier

Flickering Fate

Supporters of renewable energy in Virginia find it difficult to flip the switch.

The HR Department

RVA Coffee Stain

Free Download: Night & Day Events App

The 12th Annual Richmond Choreographers Showcase at the Grace Street Theater

March 22 and 23. $10.

eighth blackbird at Camp Concert Hall

Wednesday, March 19. 7:30 p.m.

Lobo Marino, Antique Animals and Swaptrees at Hardywood Park Craft Brewery

Friday, March 21. 5 p.m.

Ava Luna, Krill, Navi and Naked Baby at Gallery5

Thursday, March 20. 7:30 p.m.

Crossroads Art Center Open House and Artist Reception

Friday, March 21. 6 p.m.

Mobile Sketchbook Tour Returns to VCU

Passion Harvest

VCU grad Max Watman writes a book about his search for meaning in real food.

Tintype Troubadours

Candela Gallery provides a snapshot of the new old-time music scene with a new exhibit.

The Human Angle

Photojournalist Janet Jarman shares the personal stories of Mexico with the world.

On the Low

Urban Internet radio is alive and well in downtown Richmond.

Richmond Ballet going to China in 2015

Short Order

RVA Food News: Urban Tavern preview, Metzger Bar & Butchery + More

Gibson’s Grill Closed for Now

Restaurant at The National in Search Mode

Come and Get It

Food Review: Jackson Ward is an affordable eater’s paradise. Here’s a sampling.

LETTER: Shockoe Could Be a Tourism Magnet

LETTER: SNL Should Spoof to the Left

LETTER: All the Racket Over the Ashe Statue

The Search for Hope

"Four new schools every 15 to 20 years aren’t enough. We leave thousands of our children in obsolete, antiquated facilities that fail to meet their educational and social-emotional needs."

Punch Drunk

Jack's Name Drop

The Score