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Tanya Rosen-Jones
For the Fun of It
The second annual Funhouse Fest brings musical talents from all around. more
The Man in the Sea
Morgan Wells is one of America’s first aquanauts and a world-class scientist, but at home in Mathews County, he is known more for growing figs than for his undersea adventures. The double life of a diving pioneer. more
Jun 9, 2017
Eye on the Prize
Big dreams and bold moves are transforming Virginia Beach into a city of the future. more
Jun 6, 2017
Casey Templeton
Deep Roots
For the 200 farmers in southeastern Virginia’s peanut belt, this is a special time of the year: harvest season. Low prices have shrunk production volumes, but nobody is giving up on an iconic food crop that goes back nearly 170 years. more
Jun 5, 2017
In the Oeuvre
John and Kathy Wurdeman’s Lazare Gallery in Charles City brings the masters of 20th century Russian Realism to the U.S. more
May 30, 2017
Behind Closed Doors
Airlie, once a private sanctuary for politicos and policymakers near Warrenton, opens to the public. more
May 29, 2017
Between the Lines
Vertical or horizontal, colorful or black and white—this season, make a statement with stripes. more
May 16, 2017
The Norfolk Sound
Bold, exotic and influential, the Norfolk Sound made Hampton Roads a vital epicenter of pop, rock and soul in the 1960s. But there was more to the story than meets the ear. more
May 12, 2017
Shining City On A Hill: Staunton
How downtown Staunton fought suburbanization and won. more
May 10, 2017
Field of Dreams
Virginia’s Century Farms celebrate the state’s deep agrarian heritage. more
May 8, 2017
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Andrea Hubbell
A Room With a View
Keswick’s Chopping Bottom Farm inspires an author to make real a childhood dream. more
Arts
Aaron Sutten
Love's Labour's Won
Agecroft Hall’s authentic history sets the stage for the 19th annual Richmond Shakespeare Festival. more
Jun 20, 2017
In the Oeuvre
John and Kathy Wurdeman’s Lazare Gallery in Charles City brings the masters of 20th century Russian Realism to the U.S. more
May 30, 2017
The Perfection of Style
The life and art of Yves Saint Laurent at the VMFA in Richmond. more
May 12, 2017
That's All Folk
Virginia Folklife Program welcomes new apprentices with 2017 apprenticeship showcase. more
May 1, 2017
Virginiana
Casey Templeton
Deep Roots
For the 200 farmers in southeastern Virginia’s peanut belt, this is a special time of the year: harvest season. Low prices have shrunk production volumes, but nobody is giving up on an iconic food crop that goes back nearly 170 years. more
Jun 5, 2017
Behind Closed Doors
Airlie, once a private sanctuary for politicos and policymakers near Warrenton, opens to the public. more
May 29, 2017
Call of the Wild
Consumer demand for bison meat is driving Virginia farmers to make a go of raising these hardy throwbacks from a lost era. more
May 17, 2017
That's All Folk
Virginia Folklife Program welcomes new apprentices with 2017 apprenticeship showcase. more
May 1, 2017
The World's Greatest Cookie Salesgirl
Falls Church-native Elizabeth Brinton holds the record. more
Apr 20, 2017
Sport
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Sean Burch
Pain for Happiness
Adventurer Sean Burch, the first Virginian to climb Mount Everest, thrives on testing himself. more
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Brett Winter Lemon
Made in Virginia 2012: Six-Eleven Bicycle Co., Roanoke
Made in Virginia Award winner Six-Eleven Bicycle Co. more
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Tyler Darden
A League of Their Own
The Virginia Squires, the Commonwealth's only professional sports franchise, will hold a reunion in Virginia Beach May 1 and 2. We take a look back at the team that produced Julius "Dr. J" Erving and other greats from the game. more
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Mike Amalfitano
Ready to Roll?
Virginia Beach roller derby team is hungry for Fresh Meat. more
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Stewart Ferebee
The Surfing Life
Virginia Beach does not have big waves, but it does have a rich history of surfing—it's where East Coast surfing got its start. An epic retrospective! more
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USA Hockey
Miracle On Ice?
Sky-high Arlington rink hosts hockey contenders. more
Design
Taking Ames
For one Richmond-based designer, getting into men’s fashion was plan B. more
All in the Family
Connie and Ed Kellam have transformed a historic Norfolk home and its forgotten garden into a gracious gathering place for their large family. more
Hidden Treasures
During the War of 1812, as Washington, D.C., burned at the hands of the British, the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution were hidden at Rokeby, a gracious Leesburg estate that has been preserved for another generation of patriots more
Between the Lines
Vertical or horizontal, colorful or black and white—this season, make a statement with stripes. more
About Town
5th Annual Making Kids Count Awards Reception
Oct. 5, 2016 • Bolling Haxall House, Richmond more
Mar 14, 2017
Child Development Resources 50th Anniversary Gala
Oct. 9, 2016 • Kingsmill Ballroom, Williamsburg more
Mar 7, 2017
Project Horizon’s 6th Annual Fundraising Gala
Nov. 19, 2016 • Virginia Military Institute, Lexington more
Feb 7, 2017
Recipes
24 Hours at Lambstock
Eating around the clock at the South’s greatest summer camp for chefs. more
Mar 31, 2017
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Food
The Proof is in the Pudding
Our old favorite, bread pudding, gets a modern boost with unexpected ingredients both savory and sweet. more
Jun 22, 2017
Home
All in the Family
Connie and Ed Kellam have transformed a historic Norfolk home and its forgotten garden into a gracious gathering place for their large family. more
Jun 15, 2017
Home Away From Home
A resurgent economy has led to an uptick in second home purchases nationwide, and the Commonwealth is no exception. more
Jun 12, 2017
Travel
Andean Magic
Machu Picchu is magical, but there is more to do in Peru’s majestic mountain chain—namely, make the Ausangate Trek, up and around one of South America’s highest peaks, where you can see glaciers, alpaca herds and the indigenous Quechua people. more
Jun 23, 2017
Rediscovering Bogotá
Once a hub for drug trade crime and kidnappings, Colombia’s capital has cleaned up its act. Today, a booming restaurant scene,dramatic geography and a newfound optimism are luring travelers back to this high-altitude Andean city. more
Jun 22, 2017
Culture
Nature's Industry
The new Quarry Gardens at Schuyler transform this once-abandoned land into a lush habitat for native flora and fauna. more
Jun 20, 2017
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Rendering by Dewhurst MacFarlane and Partners
History Under Glass
The Menokin Foundation and some architects have hatched a bold plan to restore the 18th-century home of Francis Lightfoot Lee using structural glass--something that has never been done before. more
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The Literary Life
Keswick’s historic Castle Hill was once home to a famous penwoman who held everyone she met in her thrall. Today, that legacy has been revived for a new generation. more
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Casey Templeton
Deep Roots
For the 200 farmers in southeastern Virginia’s peanut belt, this is a special time of the year: harvest season. Low prices have shrunk production volumes, but nobody is giving up on an iconic food crop that goes back nearly 170 years. more
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Kimberly Holzer
In Bermuda Waters
A grandparent and grandchild search for the Sea Venture—the supply ship that ultimately saved the James Fort colony in 1610—and discover their family’s ‘First Virginian’ on the way more
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Weddings
Bride & Groom
Mallory McLean & Tim Hoffman • June 25, 2016 • Pippin Hill Farm & Vineyards, North Garden more
Feb 3, 2017
Health
Moving Forward
Top Hospitals and Healthcare 2016: Carilion introduces outpatient total hip replacements. more
Dec 27, 2016
Gathering Around
Top Hospitals and Healthcare 2016: When memory fails, Riverside Health System's Geriatric Assessment Clinic brings individuals and their families together to plan for what comes next. more
Dec 27, 2016
About Town
5th Annual Making Kids Count Awards Reception
Oct. 5, 2016 • Bolling Haxall House, Richmond more
Mar 14, 2017