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Dino-Mania exhibit in Newport News is dino-mite

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 00:06:57 -0400

Step into the Virginia Living Museum in Newport News these days and it's like stepping into the distant past. But with air conditioning. The Triassic Era comes alive - and the Jurassic and the Cretaceous - in the Dino-Mania exhibit, which remains at the museum through Sept. 1. Animatronic dinosaurs that move and growl are posed in a number of educational settings.

Performers take CenterStage in 2009

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 00:09:58 -0400

Seven years in the making. Fourteen months to go. Construction on the Richmond CenterStage performing-arts center downtown remains on schedule for an opening in September 2009.

Mary Belle Meade, 97, Richmond artist, dies

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 00:09:44 -0400

Mary Belle Meade devoted most of her time to portraits using oils and pastels. Mary Belle Meade was a multifaceted artist.

Shakespeare troupe offers a fun time with Henry IV

Sun, 20 Jul 2008 00:08:51 -0400

If the staid Tudor presence of Agecroft Hall is too tame for you, check out the roller coaster they've installed.

Art director back where she started

Sun, 20 Jul 2008 00:03:54 -0400

Anderson Gallery's sixth leader returns years after internship.

Showtime for SPARC

Sun, 20 Jul 2008 00:03:49 -0400

The School of the Performing Arts in the Richmond Community will be on full display beginning Thursday at the theater at Maggie L. Walker Governor's School.

Lyric Ave, Tunes for Trails, At The Stars live

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 11:06:03 -0400

Check it out: Lyric Ave Kisses and Tells, Support Tunes for Trails at Cap Ale and At the Stars Live!

Still Going

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 00:06:54 -0400

stillgoing Barksdale-Hanover Tavern, 13181 Hanover Courthouse Road, Hanover, 282-2620. "Shirley Valentine," $39. Through Aug. 24. Empire Theatre, 114 W. Broad St., 282-2620. Barksdale Theatre production of "Guys and Dolls," $37-$40. Through Aug. 17.

White Canvas Gallery shows 'Chronicles of the South'

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 00:06:53 -0400

Shockoe Slip's White Canvas Gallery takes a look at life as it used to be in the southern U.S. with "Chronicles of the South," a show of paintings by local folk artist Eldridge Bagley.

Gaffigan offers food for thought

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 00:06:49 -0400

Comedian Jim Gaffigan knows that to stay popular on a national level, he has to cover subjects that everyone understands.

Cheap Dating at Lulu's, Fringe Theater at Gallery 5, Shockoe Chef Showdown

Tue, 15 Jul 2008 09:16:48 -0400

Check it out: Cheap Dating at Lulu's, Fringe Theater at Gallery 5 and Chef Throwdown in the Bottom.

Bottom's birds return in force

Tue, 15 Jul 2008 00:08:58 -0400

Unwanted last year, the purple martins will be the subject of a festival this year.

One-woman show carried by 'Shirley' portrayer

Mon, 14 Jul 2008 00:09:49 -0400

I'm not sayin' my fella's bad, mind ya. He's just no bleedin' good." Such is the dilemma of Shirley Valentine, a working-class Liverpool housewife whose conversation with her kitchen wall reveals a tired, neglected mum whose empty life is passing by.

ON THE AISLE

Sun, 13 Jul 2008 00:03:50 -0400

David Bridgewater will portray King Henry IV while British actor Phil Brown returns to Richmond after 12 years to portray Prince Hal in the Richmond Shakespeare Festival presentation of "Henry IV, Part Two" by William Shakespeare. The production opens Thursday and runs through Aug. 3 at Agecroft Hall, 4305 Sulgrave Ave. "Shirley Valentine" at Barksdale Theatre at Hanover Tavern, 13181 Hanover Courthouse Road, through Aug. 24.Tickets and info: (804) 282-2860 or www.barksdalerichmond.org.

AUDITIONS

Sun, 13 Jul 2008 00:03:50 -0400

YOU CAN'T TAKE IT WITH YOU -- The Theater Company at Fort Lee will hold auditions for this comedy by Moss Hart and George Kaufman at the Lee Playhouse, 4300 Mahone Ave., today and Monday at 7 p.m. Director Amy Berlin will be casting 12 men and seven women, ages 20 to 80. Be prepared to read from the script. No performers paid. For information, call (804) 734-6629.

New-look 'Lost Colony'

Sun, 13 Jul 2008 00:03:48 -0400

Two days before opening night of "The Lost Colony," Tony Award-winning designer William Ivey Long was still working on costumes. They were all brand new, but had to look very, very old.

Chris Rock was on a roll at Landmark

Sat, 12 Jul 2008 00:08:56 -0400

Chris Rock has been quoted as saying he considers himself one of the best stand-up comedians in the business. He proved it last night, with raucous laughter blowing the roof off the Landmark Theater.

Windemere Gallery brings art back to life

Fri, 11 Jul 2008 00:08:57 -0400

Built in a Civil War-era home, the gallery helps artists revive their craft.

Despite PG-labeled show, Rock is going to be Rock here

Fri, 11 Jul 2008 00:06:58 -0400

Perhaps you saw the notice that the Chris Rock show tonight is rated PG-13. Perhaps you were shocked. Don't worry. So was Rock.

Ghostprint Gallery features tattoo art in 'Drawing Blood'

Fri, 11 Jul 2008 00:06:53 -0400

Ghostprint Gallery recently mounted "Drawing Blood," an international tattoo artists' invitational that gives Richmonders a look at the work of tattooists in media beyond skin. Gallery owners Geraldine and Dorothea Duskin say the show features work by some of the world's best tattoo artists as well as lesser-known, experimental artists. They say the exhibition showcases a variety of artistic styles, challenging the notion of what "tattoo art" looks like. The public is invited to a free opening reception July 18 starting at 7 p.m. The show runs through July 26 at 220 W. Broad St. downtown. Open Wednesday through Saturday 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. For details, call 344-1557 or visit www.ghostprintgallery.com.-- Jo Lord

ABBA's fun tunes now find life on the big screen

Fri, 11 Jul 2008 00:06:50 -0400

"Mamma Mia!" the film doesn't open for a week, but try telling that to the significant portion of ABBA-philes out there.

Julie Elkins: Escapes in porcelain

Thu, 10 Jul 2008 10:49:15 -0400

Her miniaturized versions of city streets and dwellings resonate with mystery, the passage of time and the imprints left from it.

National Park Service offers Civil War history programs

Thu, 10 Jul 2008 08:18:31 -0400

The National Park Service will present during the months of July and August a weekly series of downtown Richmond talks, tours and tales highlighting the capital's Civil War history.

Premiere of new 'Star Wars'

Thu, 10 Jul 2008 00:06:54 -0400

LOS ANGELES George Lucas is revisiting familiar space in the heart of Hollywood to unveil his new "Star Wars" adventure. The animated tale "Star Wars: The Clone Wars" will have its world premiere at the Egyptian Theatre along Hollywood Boulevard on Aug. 10, five days before it opens in theaters. Lucasfilm announced the premiere yesterday.

Talks aim to boost Richmond parking

Wed, 9 Jul 2008 00:45:00 -0400

Virginia's need may be Richmond's answer for the vexing problem of parking downtown -- including spaces for the performing-arts center set to open next year.

Balcony Concert Series, Slam Richmond, Punks for Presents

Tue, 8 Jul 2008 09:00:00 -0400

Check it out: Local music from a balcony, Slam Richmond revitalizes poetry and thrash for a good cause.

History repeats itself

Mon, 7 Jul 2008 00:09:51 -0400

Re-enactment of Patrick Henry speech is popular after holiday.

Retail, culture sites may link with museum

Sun, 6 Jul 2008 00:08:55 -0400

STAUNTON -- The state and a private developer are working on plans for retail and cultural centers that would link with the Frontier Culture Museum of Virginia.

Her people? Real, surreal

Sun, 6 Jul 2008 00:03:51 -0400

Behold the Bruner woman. Her voluptuous body spills out of her garish clothes. Her sneaky eyes dart above a toothy grin that stretches from ear to ear.

ON THE AISLE

Sun, 6 Jul 2008 00:03:50 -0400

Recall the sassy, classy music of the 1930s and '40s in "The All Night Strut," beginning at 8 p.m. Friday at The Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen, 2880 Mountain Road.

Comedian's reputation grows with appearances on Internet

Fri, 4 Jul 2008 00:06:57 -0400

MANCHESTER, Tenn. As Chris Rock performed in front of an audience of tens of thousands, comedian Zach Galifianakis watched admiringly offstage. "I just thought, 'I will never be able to do this," Galifianakis joked in an interview at the recent Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival where he performed in a smaller -- but thoroughly packed -- tent than Rock's.

'Gutters to Garden' at Montpelier Center

Fri, 4 Jul 2008 00:06:53 -0400

This week, the Montpelier Center for Arts and Education mounted "Gutters to Garden," a one-woman show by Virginia artist Emma Lou Martin, who specializes in watercolor and collage on paper. One work in the exhibition, "Autumn Aging," recently won second place in a show at Art Works gallery in Richmond. Jurors noted her affinity for finding beauty in "ugly" things such as trash. They added, "This artist, in the tradition of artists like Dada [and] Kurt Schwitters, makes beauty from things others would throw away or not even notice. Emma Lou Martin's wonderful collage 'Autumn Aging' captures that idea with elegance and technical skill." Through Aug. 31 at 17205 Mountain Road. Open Monday through Thursday 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Friday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. For details, call (804) 883-7378 or visit www.montpeliercenter.org.-- Jo Lord

The Shakespeare play at Agecroft -- you'll like it

Fri, 4 Jul 2008 00:06:49 -0400

Midsummer may be nearing, but the peak of the summer theater season at Agecroft Hall has just arrived. In the lovely Tudor courtyard, Richmond Shakespeare Festival's reprise of "As You Like It" is a laugh-filled, updated take on the Bard's comedy.

Art openings this week

Wed, 2 Jul 2008 17:32:01 -0400

First Fridays moves to Thursday this week in honor of Independence Day. Find out what's opening at galleries around town.

Painting pig makes prime-time debut

Wed, 2 Jul 2008 00:30:00 -0400

Smithfield the pig wasn't scheduled to showcase his painting prowess on "America's Got Talent" until July 18. But last night, Richmond's celebrity swine popped up on the NBC show.

Area localities find renewed interest in libraries

Wed, 2 Jul 2008 00:09:58 -0400

While the amount of time Americans spend reading has dropped, many library systems around Richmond are finding new ways to attract more patrons.

City's mayoral hopefuls cautious on Davis statue

Tue, 1 Jul 2008 00:00:40 -0400

Goldman Grey Jones Pantele Williams Should a statue of Confederate President Jefferson Davis join the one of Abraham Lincoln at Tredegar Iron Works in Richmond?

WHAT'S HAPPENING: Designers' focus: Habitat for Humanity, students

Sun, 29 Jun 2008 00:03:53 -0400

WHAT'S HAPPENING Bright blue tents marked the spot on the grounds of Noland Co. for the fourth annual ASID Designer White Elephant Auction and Sale on June 20 and 21. The event on Staples Mill Road in Henrico County benefited Richmond Metropolitan Habitat for Humanity and the ASID Student Education Fund. Members of ASID -- the American Society of Interior Designers -- include designers, industry representatives, educators and students. One of the group's missions is to demonstrate the power of design in people's lives.

ON THE AISLE

Sun, 29 Jun 2008 00:03:52 -0400

Anew theater company is hitting the boards in Richmond. Chase Kniffen, who has served as special projects manager for Barksdale Theatre and Theatre IV, has announced the formation of Stage 1 Theatre Company.

Weeks' painting acquired by Va. Museum

Sun, 29 Jun 2008 00:03:51 -0400

Though born near Boston, the 19th-century painter Edwin Lord Weeks became best known for his canvases of life in what were then considered exotic lands, such as Egypt and Morocco.

MashUp

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 09:05:00 -0400

Check it out: Get Squirrelly at 1708 Gallery, Lunch from a Cart and Virginia is for Lavas

Goldman: Build job base, not condos

Thu, 26 Jun 2008 00:08:56 -0400

Candidate proposes a 50 percent cut in business-license tax.

Delirious? is trying to make a difference

Thu, 26 Jun 2008 00:06:54 -0400

The story of Delirious? is one of archetypal rock lore, more or less. Insert the proper set of names and a few of the particulars in the five-man rock band's ascent in the pantheon of pop stardom, and you find five ordinary guys who started a part-time band that became a bit bigger than they'd anticipated. Quite a bit.