Army veteran James Howard considers his spinal cord injury to be a blessing by misfortune,” he says. “It helped me find a new purpose in life – to help the disabled.” Howard began his military service after graduating from Virginia…
For some people, The Rocky Horror Show walks the line between love and hate. And, with the entire run of the production sold out at Richmond Triangle Players, it’s obvious that love is in the air here in Richmond for…
To many, a decade represents ten years of time. To others, it marks a milestone – 87,600 hours of hard work, dedication, passion, and challenges. Richmond Family Magazine’s publisher Margaret Thompson falls in the latter category. Ten years ago, she…
Scott Wichmann and Alexander Sapp share more than the stage in Virginia Rep’s current production of A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder; they share a high level of energy and stamina that rivals an army of Energizer bunnies. These…
Mondays at Greenwood Elementary School in Glen Allen are special celebrations for children and staff. Every Monday morning, the moment students step off the bus or get out of a carpool vehicle, they are greeted with lively music and entertainment…
Weather can be unpredictable, but so can motherhood. No one knows that better than meteorologist and mom of two Nikki-Dee Ray, who forecasts the weather on CBS 6 This Morning, Virginia This Morning, and CBS 6 News at Noon. Being…
If you’re up for some laughs this summer, you’ll want to head over to Hanover Tavern for Virginia Rep’s production of Forever Plaid. This fun-filled show is a musical revue that keeps you laughing. The premise may be a bit…
When a theatre production is as good as it gets, the word that comes to mind is WOW! And that’s how I would describe Virginia Rep’s newest show The Wiz. Full disclosure: I was skeptical going into this show. I wasn’t…
Fame and fortune weren’t top of mind when Shayy Winn decided to try out for American Idol last fall. While the 18-year-old would be happy with a career in music, her immediate goal was to encourage others not to be…
A special item stands out among the work-related papers on Hoda Kotb’s desk at NBC – a Virginia Tech onesie. The co-host of NBC TODAY is not only the proud mom of toddler Haley Joy and newly adopted infant Hope…
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