Behind the Flowers: An Inside Look at a VMFA Exhibit

As you stroll through the special exhibits at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts (VMFA), you get a mental massage, as the displays gently knead your aesthetic and intellectual sensibilities. You move slowly from room to room, piece to piece... more »

Raising the Bar: Moonshine Cocktails

Having grown up in Franklin County in Southwest Virginia, I was pretty excited when we decided to feature moonshine cocktails in this edition of Raising the Bar. You see, Franklin County is, without a doubt, the moonshine capital of the world. Oh... more »

Scott's Addition: Not Forgotten Anymore

About 10 years ago, I worked in a forgotten Richmond neighborhood. I’d tell people that my artist’s studio was in Scott’s Addition, and they’d inevitably reply, “Where?” These days, though, Scott’s Addition is booming. more »

Backstage with Richmond’s Brewery Music Boom

In 2012, when the Virginia General Assembly passed SB 604, the bill that made it legal for breweries to sell beer for consumption on premises, there was much rejoicing in Richmond’s craft beer community. Hardywood Park Craft Brewery, an anchor of... more »

Family Thais

When I first met Sukanya (Sue) Pala-art in 2002, she spoke very little English. I spoke zero Thai. Despite that, she, her two sons, Joe and Songkran (Sonny) Kiatsuranon, and I became business associates, and, I’d like to think, good friends. more »

Mild Adventures in Australia's Blue Mountains

Australia was on my bucket list until I read Bill Bryson’s In a Sunburned Country. In typical Bryson style, the book was humorous while informative. But alas, his humor emphasized the dangers of the land down under rather than minimizing them. more »

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Photo by Annie Tobey

Talking Coffee – Grounds for Discourse

“There’s a lot of science that goes into making your water go from clear to black,” says Todd Arnett, owner of sustainable, direct-trade Williamsburg Coffee and Tea. Arnett is discussing the science involved in producing that perfect cup of... more »

Jan 8, 2015 2:30 PM FLAVOR

All Fired Up at Commonwealth Center. Photo by Bridget Hazel Photography.

The Perfect Winter Escape – Local Creativity for Health and Fun

The link between creativity and better mental and physical health is well established by research,” reports columnist Amanda Enayati on CNN.com. “Creating helps make people happier, less anxious, more resilient and better equipped to problem... more »

Jan 8, 2015 3:46 PM My Town

Chesterfield County Airport's New Leader

Very rarely does one get an opportunity to meet an honest-to-goodness hero, a person with so much character, such distinguished accomplishments, and a portfolio of such impressive feats. I had that chance this month to meet such a person – retired... more »

Jan 20, 2015 11:01 AM My Town

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In Search of Healthy Dishes

Can Healthy Food Taste Good? YES! Today’s health-conscious diners don’t want to give up great flavor. They want to have it all. Our 2015 January/February In Search Of feature will direct you towards local restaurants offering healthy options that... more »

Jan 15, 2015 11:36 AM In Search Of...

Running with Kids

With a little creativity, parents can harness a child’s natural affinity for running and frolicking and use it to improve his or her health in ways that are fun for all. more »

Jan 6, 2015 1:05 PM Health & Wellness

ComedySportz Improv Theatre. Courtesy of Rick Sleeman.

Laughing It Up In Richmond

One hundred eighty-five comedians walk into a bar. “We don’t serve comedians here,” says the bartender. “Why not?” ask the comedians. “We don’t have enough seats.” “That’s OK,” reply the comedians, “we do stand-up.” Then there’s the one about the... more »

Jan 7, 2015 2:12 PM My Town

Run For Your Life

Your excuses for not jogging have now been eliminated. No longer valid are your notions of not having time, or the complete lack of similarity between you and the buff bodies on the cover of Runner’s World or Health, or that you can’t do the 30 to... more »

Jan 8, 2015 11:58 AM Health & Wellness

Photo Courtesy of Todd Raviotta

Enjoying the Craft Beer Waters

Some culinary tastes are acquired. Few people fondly recall their first raw oyster, that first cup of strong black coffee, the first sip of Scotch, beer, or red wine. Initially, other reasons for taking that “first” probably prevailed: to be... more »

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