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Tantalizing Tastes
Levering Orchard has a cherry disposition.
Aug 31, 2011 by Richard Ernsberger Jr. in Food
Jeff Greenough
We All Work
2400 Diner, Fredericksburg
May 27, 2011 by Richard Ernsberger Jr. in Dine out (1 Comments)
En Garde!
Fencing is one of the world’s oldest sports, but it has always been a peripheral one in America, perhaps because it is not made for TV. However, its popularity is slowly growing. And one needn’t be young to fence—just agile, tactical and tough.
May 24, 2011 by Richard Ernsberger Jr. in Sporting
Pain for Happiness
Adventurer Sean Burch, the first Virginian to climb Mount Everest, thrives on testing himself.
May 16, 2011 by Richard Ernsberger Jr. in Far out (1 Comments)
Rite of Spring
Illustrator Craig La Rotonda, with Richard Ernsberger Jr., helps to conjure up the annual spring break trip.
Apr 27, 2011 by Richard Ernsberger Jr. in Travel & Leisure
The New in Old Town
Alexandria's historic district has fared better than most through this economic slowdown—and is lots more dynamic than one might think.
Apr 15, 2011 by Richard Ernsberger Jr. in Nearby
Why It's Called 'Old Town'
Curious to know how our forebears killed fleas? Where George Washington was a church member? You can find out if you tour the Stabler-Leadbeater Apothecary, or Christ Church Episcopal Church, two of the many historic sites in the district.
Mar 23, 2011 by Richard Ernsberger Jr. in Nearby
Stage Presence
Todd Ristau—actor, director, playwright and teacher—is a catalyst for good theater in Roanoke.
Feb 28, 2011 by Richard Ernsberger Jr. in Arts (2 Comments)
Art House Cinema: It's Not Mainstream, But It's Good
The Naro Expanded Cinema in Norfolk just celebrated its 75th birthday.
Feb 25, 2011 by Richard Ernsberger Jr. in Arts
Proof in the Barrel
Virginia has a handful of distilleries making whiskey, bourbon and vodka. Some have been around for decades, and others are upstarts in an industry where craftsmanship and taste matter.
Feb 8, 2011 by Richard Ernsberger Jr. in Virginiana
Sonic Explorer
Composer Judith Shatin is winning acclaim with her inventive music.
Jan 26, 2011 by Richard Ernsberger Jr. in Arts (1 Comments)
A Pioneer Craftsman
Charles McRaven is an old-fashioned builder
Jan 12, 2011 by Richard Ernsberger Jr. in Home & Garden
A Tudor Showcase
It took four years and a few bidding wars with luminaries like Arnold Schwarzenegger and Rod Stewart to get Dover Hall furnished. The result is an astounding collection of period art and antiques.
Jan 10, 2011 by Richard Ernsberger Jr. in Inside
The Valley Vibe
Staunton is not a high profile town, but it’s got a wonderful weekend scene
Dec 31, 2010 by Richard Ernsberger Jr. in Nearby (7 Comments)
Three Parts Imitation, One Part Flattery
Emerald Hill is a new and regal estate modeled on Virginia’s most famous homes.
Dec 28, 2010 by Richard Ernsberger Jr. in Home & Garden (1 Comments)
Kindred Spirits
Singer Mary Chapin Carpenter hosts a traditional holiday feast at her farm house, and then she and friends break out the guitars. Yahoo!
Dec 8, 2010 by Richard Ernsberger Jr. in Food
Lots of Wine
The Chesapeake Wine Classic Foundation’s annual Grand Auction is a charity event nonpareil
Dec 2, 2010 by Richard Ernsberger Jr. in Arts & Events
Trend Setter
Which famous Wytheville woman jumped on the EV bandwagon 100 years ago?
Nov 12, 2010 by Richard Ernsberger Jr. in History
You Belong To Us
A public parking lot seems the most average of places—but, in fact, as we discover in The Parking Lot Movie, it offers some telling insight into American society. This is an existential and quite humorous look at the place where we drop our cars, as
Oct 21, 2010 by Richard Ernsberger Jr. in Arts
Mark Atkinson
Call of the Wild
The Virginia Chapter of The Nature Conservancy, now 50 years old, is a front-line group that works to protect natural resources and wildlife habitat by buying land and managing its 60 preserves. Whether tagging migratory birds or improving water quality in the Clinch Valley, TNC takes the long view.
Oct 19, 2010 by Richard Ernsberger Jr. in Nature
Flying Back In Time
In Bealeton, on a summer Sunday, you can get a firsthand look at the early days of American aviation, when daring pilots and sturdy biplanes helped to win world wars and then went “barnstorming” across America.
Oct 1, 2010 by Richard Ernsberger Jr. in At Large
John Henley
Fish Stories
Want to watch people at Virginia Beach? Head for the boardwalk. Want to catch a wahoo, tuna or marlin? Head for Rudee Inlet, a hot spot for sport fishing.
Sep 20, 2010 by Richard Ernsberger Jr. in Sporting (1 Comments)
The Ambassador
Ralph “Chopper” Wilson, a barber turned real estate developer, is an exemplar of urban entrepreneurship.
Sep 14, 2010 by Richard Ernsberger Jr. in At Large (1 Comments)