February 2007 issue

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Virginia Living kicks off 2007 with a nod to Virginia’s namesake virgin queen, Queen Elizabeth the First—in stunning photographs, couture jewelry and fashion from Virginia’s top retailers echo the Virginia of 400 years ago. Also, visit Wytheville’s Virginia City, a forgotten western Virginia theme park from the Gunsmoke era. Plus Leesburg, caramel and a fabulous home by the late Virginia Beach architect Lewis Right-Meyer, Virginia’s Frank Lloyd Wright. There’s also guide to Virginia’s great inns, with not only great accommodations but also some of the finest restaurants south of New York. And meet Daddy G—Gene Barge, one of the famed musicians from the era of the Norfolk sound, a time when 1960s soul flourished.

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One Dream of a Team

With no money, let alone a gym, Virginia Union basketball soared for five magical years.

Mar 14, 2011 by in History

A Nite With Daddy G

After 60 years in the forefront of rhythm and blues, soul, gospel and rock, tenor saxophone legend and Norfolk native Gene Barge keeps the music movin’ and groovin’.

Feb 23, 2011 by in Arts

Tidewater Classic

Remembering architect Lewis A. Rightmier

Jan 20, 2011 by in Home & Garden

Contemporary Revival

The Virginia Beach house Shibui still echoes with the touch of architect Lewis Rightmier.

Jan 19, 2011 by in Inside

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