Westboro Baptist Church Comes to Richmond
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Album briefs
It varies: the best and worst new compilations Erika Wilkins Spectrum Editor “SOS: Saving Ourselves for Haiti” by various artists Release Date: February 11, 2010 The aftermath of devastating earthquakes is becoming more of a news fixture than lying politicians or bickering pundits. While the international community grapples with the challenges to come in Chile, […]
Weekend calendar
Thursday 3/4 Art After Hours: VMFA features Gayle McGehee & Nocturnes – Eclectic Lounge Music and poetry by Tarfia Faizullah. 6:30 and 7 p.m. $10. Virginia Museum of Fine Art. 200 N. Blvd. 340-1400. Richmond Shakespeare: Presents the singer Othello. 8 p.m. $26-$38. Carpenter Theatre at Richmond CenterStage. 600 E. Grace St. 225-9000. Aisha Tyler: Enjoy […]
The CT/vcuramnation.com CAA tournament preview show
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‘Pothole Blitz’ seeks to repair Virginia’s roads
Samantha Downing Contributing Writer A gap in the state budget isn’t the only hole Virginia officials are trying to fill. They’re also trying to plug potholes that harsh winter weather has left on roads throughout the commonwealth. Lydia Teffera, a junior mass communications major said she has been living in Richmond for three years and […]
2009-2010 CAA post-season picks/year in Review
2009-2010 CAA post-season picks/year in Review All-CAA team predictions (announced tonight 7 p.m.) Taylor Howsmon Sports Editor Taylor Howsmon’s All-CAA first team: G – David Schneider (William & Mary) G – Charles Jenkins (Hofstra) G/F – Chaisson Allen (Northeastern) F – Larry Sanders (VCU) F – Gerald Lee (Old Dominion) Taylor Howsmon’s All-CAA second team: […]
Upcoming events
Upcoming Events Men’s basketball Fri.-Mon. March 5-8, CAA men’s basketball tournament, Richmond Coliseum, VCU opening round game vs. Delaware 2:30 p.m. Baseball Fri-Sun. March 5-7, Cleveland State, The Diamond, Fri. 3 p.m, Sat. 4 p.m., Sun. 1 p.m. Men’s track and field Fri.-Sun. Mar. 5-7, ECAC Indoor Championships. Boston, Mass. Women’s track and field Fri.-Sun. […]
Weekend traveler: Newport News
March 4-7 Thursday 3/4 Building Better Ships: This exhibition tells the story of one of Newport News’ finest industries—shipbuilding. Highlighting this exhibition are the paintings of Thomas Skinner, as well as early photographs of the Newport News Shipyard (Northrop Grumman Newport News) and artifacts from the shipbuilding industry. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. $13 for students. The Mariners’ […]
Brilliant “30 Rock” highlights NBC’s Thursday nights
Sean Collins-Smith Staff Writer Amidst the awful, reality-riddled programming plaguing NBC is a wonderful Thursday night comedy lineup: “Community,” (8 p.m.), “Parks and Recreation,” (8:30) “The Office” (9:00) and “30 Rock” (9:30). Each has quietly amassed relatively small but dedicated fan-bases, profitable DVD sales and some of the most talented writers/actors in television. “30 Rock” […]
Firehouse play crumbles under weirdness
Rich Griset Contributing Writer Three females, Justin Timberlake and one decrepit apartment. These are the elements of Firehouse Theatre Project’s “Crumble (Lay Me Down, Justin Timberlake).” While they might seem like the ingredients of a potentially dark and quirky theatre masterpiece, Sheila Callaghan’s script stops short of the finish line. “Crumble” stars Christina Billew as […]