Showing Their Stuff
Independent art galleries show the community to the world. They provide local and regional artists the exposure they need to develop an audience, and give established artists the representation to sell their art. We selected 22 of the best places for buying art in Hampton Roads. It’s by no means an exhaustive list of the reputable galleries in the area, but it includes some long-lasting businesses and centers, sprinkled with a few strong up-and-comers.
by Jill Coley
Be Like Mike
Based on all past models, Mike Vick is just supposed to be winning his starting job right now, not returning as expected savior after an injury that almost dashed the hopes of a franchise on the rebound. There wasn’t supposed to be a league, and all of Madison Avenue, breathlessly monitoring the progress of Vick’s broken fibula. But 23-year-old, speedy, cannon-armed, left-handed quarterback from Newport News has a tenuous relationship with the realm of football precedents. He is something different, and not just on the football field
by Donnell Alexander
Shining Through
In the beginning there was darkness over all the earth, and God said, “Let there be light.” And there was light, and God saw that it was good. A couple of cosmic blinks later, human beings got around to refracting it. The centuries-old art of stained glass is alive and thriving
by Irene Bowers
Virginia v. Malvo
The case of Commonwealth of Virginia v. Lee Boyd Malvo will draw national as well as international attention when court convenes in Chesapeake on November 10. While some will tune in, no doubt, just to witness the anticipated media spectacle, others will do so out of legitimate interest in learning more about the facts surrounding last year’s D.C.-area sniper shootings. Still, others will follow the case closely because Malvo, 17 at the time of the alleged crime, is being tried in one of the few places around the globe where a minor can still be executed
by Antionette Calabrase
Maddry
I know George Bush has his faults, and people speak poorly of him from time to time, but I give credit where credit is due. His National Do Not Call Registry was about to go into effect as this was written. And I can’t wait
Town & Country
Futures-so named to suggest each era’s notions about the “future” of modern design, as well as to hint at the world of investment-is an intimate space that is very hip and very inviting. Proprietor Ron Ives specializes in affordable-from “free” to a current high of only four figures-modernist furniture, decorative objects, dishware, art, appliances and more from the 20th century through about the 1980s
Around Town
Time for wine: The release of Beaujolais Nouveau comes but once a year. PLUS: Schola Cantorum’s fall concerts and best bets in Hampton Roads theatre this month
Datebook
Carl Bernstein, Chris Rock and the Norfolk Admirals are scheduled this month in Hampton Roads as events begin to hed indoors
Life
At Home
Hippie wedding: It’s not what you’d plan, yourself, but things are differet in Oregon
Style
Winter’s pinstripes cross age and gender lines for timeless fashion
Culture Check
Home for the holidays? Maybe not-but you can survive with grace and style
Travel
Historic inns nearby make a short vacation jaunt as convenient as your backyard-and more fun
Dish
Dynamic Duo
The turkey may take top billing, but it’s a show that wouldn’t go on without the supporting cast
Morsels
Stewart’s Kitchen-a family owned and operated baked goods company based in Norfolk-follows Southern baking traditions and uses cake and cookie recipes passed down from generation to generation
Local Flavor
California Pizza Kitchen brings Left Coast cuisine to Hampton Roads
Coming Right Up
Banquets and Buddhism at Norfolk’s Bardo
Last Words
When the media circus for the D.C. sniper suspects rolls into town, there will be plenty of average Joe-and-Jane journalists who will enjoy the same chow we do
