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Feb.09/R•Home.09

The September issue of
Richmond Magazine

— on Newsstands now!

Inside the
current issue of
R•HOME

 See what's live here

> FEATURES

“Heave It, Yank It, Pull It, Cut It Out”
Sixth in our nine-part series, Health Battles: Theodora Anne Merry’s art and poetry, combined with community support, gave her strength to fight breast cancer without insurance.
By Bethany Emerson

Graziano’s Challenge
In a post-Wilder era, City Council President Kathy Graziano is oh-so-gently navigating Richmond politics, but does all of the Kumbaya amount to inertia?
By Nancy Nusser

One-Man Mission
When the January earthquake devastated Haiti, William and Mary student Danny Yates witnessed the aftermath. Now the 19-year-old Richmonder is a driven young man — trying to rescue Haiti one student at a time.
By Chris Dovi

RVA Musicology
From hard-core punks to brass-band blowers, here are 50 players who created the city’s music scene from 1980 to 2010. Get ready to rock. By Kate Andrews, Jeanne Bishop, Chris Dovi, Fontaine, Phil Ford and Sarah Moore

> LOWDOWN

Focus
Hoopster subculture

Scan
Guide to Richmond’s facial hair; liquor tastings; radar blips

Media
Static on the public-radio airwaves

Health
The silent threat of deep-vein thrombosis

News
Is Apple Inc. shortchanging independent stores?

Q&A
Musician Tom Rodriguez, creating guitars out of century-old wood

Flashback By Harry Kollatz Jr.
City founder William Byrd II’s ravenous appetites

>LIVING

Datebook
RSO plays Beethoven; NASCAR’s in a race for The Chase; Public Enemy brings the noise; poet Larry Levis is celebrated; more

Style
Falling in with military trends

Shop Talk
Valerie Sanson’s eye-catching jewelry

Travel
A weekend in the D.C. corridor, without driving

Parental Rites By Anne Thomas Soffee
A decision is made on The Boy’s education.

Reflections By Nancy Wright Beasley
Losing weight by becoming a test subject

Picture This
The Big Brothers Big Sisters Duck Race

>DINING

Review
Bonvenu

Quick Take
McCormack’s Whisky Grill and Smokehouse

Ingredient
Apple appeal

Profile
Pescados China Street’s French-trained, Canadian chef; 5 Favorites: pimento cheese

What’s New
Sycamore Square’s meat market

Brandon Eats By Brandon Fox
Hard cider re-imagined

Events
Maymont Wine & Beer Classic; ¿Qué Pasa? Festival; SAVOR 10

 

> GUIDES TO GO

Private Schools Guide
2010-2011

Single-sex middle schools

Matching kids with the right school

Boarding schools

Service requirements

Richmond-area private schools

My Story: Searching for a school where “God is present.”

See what's live here

> FEATURES

Traditional With a Twist
Maureen and Ivor Massey assemble a creative team to renovate a Fan home.

Siren Call
A historic home in Bon Air is resuscitated by artist Laura Loe and her husband, Will Loving.

Finding the View
The transformation of a 1970s house in Brandermill.

Coming Home
Steve Kim serves up a Korean feast for friends (with recipes).

 

> ELEMENTS

The Goods
Fall’s myriad lamps

Repurpose This
Coffee tables from surprising sources

Great Space
Patti Ryan’s inviting Indian summer porch

The Gallery
Great local art for under $300

 

> INSIGHTS

A New Heirloom
Furniture from an unexpected source

My Style
Carol Giuffrida of Dolce Designs

Gardening
It’s time to take care of roses.

 

> HAPPENINGS

Event
The Bare Bones party at the Richmond Symphony Orchestra League Designer House gives guests a glimpse of what’s to come.

At Home
Just say no to remodeling.

 

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