Voice of Mayan women expressed through dress
Weaving and traditional dress are an important part of Mayan culture and can even be used as a political voice, said researcher Carol Hendrickson at a lecture Friday. Hendrickson’s research has taken place mostly in highland Guatemala, particularly in the town of Tecpan.
Gallery 5 brings world-class artist with world-class results
Gallery 5 continued to shine at First Fridays with another impressive exhibition, this time with the gleaming, intellectual creativity of Lucien Dulfan. After setting foot in the gallery, visitors were immediately greeted by celestial reflections from a series of astronauts’ visors.
First Fridays Artwalk sets the beat of the city
It took about an hour for things to get rolling at First Fridays Artwalk last week, but as the evening settled in, the number of pedestrians walking along Broad Street quickly grew. “It’s a fun place to come and get inspired,” said Samantha Jeffrey, a high school junior.
“For Africa” benefit bolsters Ghana’s children
Richmond has a lot to be proud of after the wonderful “For Africa” benefit performances this weekend at the Grace Street Theater. With eight different performing groups, including the African American Repertory Theatre, Danica Priest and Friends and the John B.
Local elections just as important as presidential race, if not more
With elections just days away, a few people have asked the importance of this year’s results. After all, the presidential election is next year. What is happening this week is entirely local: School board members and state representatives are up for election.
No rush to legalize medical marijuana
The slacker protagonists of “Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle” fail to steal medical marijuana from a hospital. As with many other films, this one uses the drug as a punch line. However, medical marijuana isn’t a joke to the people who want it legalized. This question got more attention last week when comedian and “Price Is Right” host Drew Carey appeared in a Reason.
Ghanaian minister is on a mission
Ama, 15, lives in Accra, Ghana. She has no money, food or shelter. She dropped out of school five years ago. Her mother died from AIDS-related complications two years ago. She never knew her father. Ama’s tired, hungry and alone. She walks up to a man and asks him for $4 for food.
Retro car rally paints sobering picture of fuel efficiency standards
At the 1970s Call-in for Fuel Efficiency, held Thursday in Carytown, a 1955 Porsche and a 2006 Porsche sat with their silver hoods propped open to showcase their engines. One of the cars has better gas mileage, but most people might be shocked to find out which one – the 1955 model gets more miles to the gallon than the modern model.
Students gather for ‘night commute’ to raise awareness for Ugandan children
Students and avid bicyclists regularly meet outside James Branch Cabell Library Thursday night to take a ride around the city. But at 10:30 p.m. this past Thursday, students who swarmed between Hibbs Hall and Cabell Library weren’t meeting for a normal ride – they were meeting for a ride to honor the Ugandan children who “night commute” on a daily basis to avoid being abducted by the corrupt Ugandan guerrilla force, the Lord’s Resistance Army.
Countdown to Election Day
Democrats, Republicans and Independents have devoted unprecedented amounts of money and time preparing for today’s general elections, gaining national press coverage along the way. Republicans have been working hard to maintain their hold on the state legislature, but factors including dissatisfaction with President Bush have them worried.