The Uses of World Music
October 10, 2008 - 09:38
(The following is a guest article from Andrew Clay McGraw, Ph.D. Be sure to read his bio at the end of the feature to learn more about him.) Growing up in Kansas City and studying in an experimental little college in Massachusetts (Simon’s Rock), I... (more...)
The Unrecognizable Truth
October 9, 2008 - 09:03
I know they’re out there. People like me who flip past an article in a local newspaper or magazine and think to themselves, “I should probably read up on this Richmond mayoral race.” People like me who look at the faces of the five candidates... (more...)
From the candidates: week 4
October 7, 2008 - 10:51
This week our candidates weigh in on an ever-popular issue on the Richmond Internets: The Downtown Master Plan. Our question for this week: If you support the proposed Downtown Master Plan and if you are elected, what specifically will you do to ensure... (more...)
The Bopst Show - Episode 25
October 6, 2008 - 09:56
Listen Subscribe iTunes: The Bopst show podcast Everything else: The Bopst show podcast Download The Bopst Show — Episode 25 I, as any sane person can surely relate, have been experiencing a lot of Sarah Palin induced rage over the past couple... (more...)
ARTicle
October 3, 2008 - 08:30
Guys, trust me - I’m not what you would call “heavily involved” in the visual arts. I look at some picture books and sometimes I like galleries. Remember how I don’t like to spout to much bout politics because I don’t know... (more...)
Ghost Town: Why not?
October 1, 2008 - 08:10
I found myself in New York (for those of you who have a map on their basement wall with pins in it, following my progress around the world) this weekend, and I got pumped about seeing something different and special that we wouldn’t get here until... (more...)
The Bopst Show - Episode 24
September 29, 2008 - 10:13
Listen Subscribe iTunes: The Bopst show podcast Everything else: The Bopst show podcast Download The Bopst Show — Episode 24 Everything that I feel about the world is based on my love of music. While other people look to religion for spiritual... (more...)
10 Things You Must First Understand About Football To Understand Anything At All
September 26, 2008 - 10:01
Ladies and gentleman. I have successfully (or more likely unsuccessfully) not written about music for a handful of weeks. I promise, promise this is the last week I tackle anything else besides the notes and tones that I swear are my first love. LLBVal... (more...)
Transsiberian: Trip of a lifetime!
September 24, 2008 - 10:32
Ladies and gentlemen, Transsiberian finally made its way transamerica (whoa, another movie) to Richmond, VA amid accolades and fanfare and a Rotten Tomatoes rating of like 5000. And I could not be more excited about it!* Yes, this whimsical romp is about... (more...)
Making it my business: cha-ching bling-bling
September 23, 2008 - 09:00
In response to the most recent economic freak out experienced by our great nation, Ross said this to me the other day: “I think we might want to keep a stash of cash in the house. Or a gold bar.” While I don’t think we’re really... (more...)
The Bopst Show - Episode 23
September 22, 2008 - 10:20
Editor’s disclaimer: Mr. Bopst got, shall we say, a bit enthusiastic with the explicit/edgy language this week. Please note that this post is not suitable for work. Listen Subscribe iTunes: The Bopst show podcast Everything else: The Bopst show... (more...)
The Second Thing
September 18, 2008 - 09:56
(The following is a guest article from Trey Pollard. Read his bio at the end of the feature to learn more about him and why we felt it extremely necessary to tap his brain for musical insight.) The most painful class I ever had to endure in college was... (more...)
Introducing Kidz Eight Track
September 17, 2008 - 10:17
Kids!! We all love them, or at least most of us do - save the grumpiest of us all. They bring happiness, joy, and if you can somehow associate the sound of crying with rainbows and Country Time Donuts your life will be on a constant wax because of those... (more...)
Worst and Best - Phase 3: Argue About the Results
September 16, 2008 - 10:30
Enjoy, Richmond Internets. You nominated, you voted, you commented, I stayed up late compiling data. We literally could not have done it without you. Or me. For a recap of the process, check out: Phase 1 - The Nomz Phase 2 - The Poll Food New Restaurant: Best... (more...)
The Bopst Show - Episode 22
September 15, 2008 - 09:36
Listen Subscribe iTunes: The Bopst show podcast Everything else: The Bopst show podcast Download The Bopst Show — Episode 22 Here is a little food for thought from Susan B. Anthony after she was arrested for casting an illegal ballot in 1872... (more...)
Football. It is fantastic.
September 12, 2008 - 09:00
Last Level Boss Val wants to know WHY?!? Dear Lord, why must we all love football? I have decided to stray from my first love (music) to my second one (sports!) and try to tell everyone, including LLBV, why they should, in fact, luv America’s new... (more...)
Making it my business: how moving can suck less
September 10, 2008 - 09:00
My husband and I recently went through the terror and pain that is selling and buying a house at the same time. Our house was on the market for just under three months, but the closing on both our old and new houses happened in a matter of three weeks.... (more...)
The Bopst Show - Episode 21
September 8, 2008 - 09:35
Listen Subscribe iTunes: The Bopst show podcast Everything else: The Bopst show podcast Download The Bopst Show — Episode 21 I wait all year for football season to begin and every year I convince myself that the Washington Redskins, the single... (more...)
Tell No One: Begone, cynics!
September 5, 2008 - 09:23
So I think I have a real problem with expressing emotion. If my mother is reading this right now she is spitting out her warm spiced milk, or whatever moms drink, and smacking her head in disbelief that I JUST NOW realized this. Well, I didn’t JUST... (more...)
A musician waxes-poetic on politics
September 4, 2008 - 09:00
It’s been five, six, seven years that I’ve been giving my heart to this “making of music” - and a good 15 that music has been the “apple of my eye” as they say. That said, I have and continue to spend the vast majority... (more...)
Making it my business: beyond snuggly-wuggly blankets and itty-bitty booties
September 3, 2008 - 09:00
You might have heard that I’ve got a bun in the oven… specifically a bun that is almost done and an oven that is starting to look forward to orchestrating an eviction come November. My baby shower is coming up very soon, and while I’m... (more...)
The Bopst Show - Episode 20
September 1, 2008 - 09:35
Listen Subscribe iTunes: The Bopst show podcast Everything else: The Bopst show podcast Download The Bopst Show — Episode 20 Man, what a week. Comcast announced that they are going to place limits on customers’ broadband usage, eleven... (more...)
Matt White shares The Gospel
August 29, 2008 - 09:00
Good afternoon. I’m suffering at a coffee shop in the West End, right across from Short Pump Mall. Don’t ask me what I’m doing here - it’s an unfortunate side effect of my work, and that’s all I will say. Anyhow, the only... (more...)
School board candidate says “read the contract”
August 28, 2008 - 08:35
The following is a guest article by 6th District School Board candidate Art Burton. Make sure you read our previous coverage on the topic. I would like to explain my concerns about the process of review and approval of the Patrick Henry School contract... (more...)
Worst and Best List — Phase 2: The Poll
August 27, 2008 - 10:08
Click here to vote, my people. Well, here we are at boring old phase 2 of our amateur-hour Richmond Worst/Best list. - THE POLL. In this phase, you will access the link below to vote on the nominations that you, good people, submitted in an enthusiastic... (more...)
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