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Jurassic RVA
The Science Museum’s new T. rex exhibition wows kids and adults alike.
Classical Cohesion
The new VCU Engineering Research building provides architectural reminders of some classics.
Finding Closure
Former VCU sculpture students get a do-over for their senior projects at the Branch Museum of Architecture and Design.
Suspended Moments
Photographer Alex Nyerges’ “Fleeting Light” at the new Reynolds Gallery location is filled with magical and beautiful unknowns.
Organic Convergence
Keyboardist Curt Sydnor finds new harmony in return to Central Virginia.
Toast of the Town
Butcher Brown celebrates a string of hard-earned victories as headliner at the final Friday Cheers concert of 2021.
A Natural Journey
Virginia legend Bruce Hornsby looks back on his career, working with Spike Lee and his musical goals.
Living in America
Prabir Mehta explores his immigrant roots on all-star band’s debut album, “Haanji.”
Don’t Sleep
Halfway through the year, our film critic looks at his favorite movies so far.
Hidden in Plain Sight
A new documentary contextualizes Anthony Bourdain’s TV shows as unintentional expressions of their star’s misery.
Spellbound
German director Christian Petzold’s quiet new film “Undine” gets under your skin.
Bring on the Blockbusters
A film critic returns to proper moviegoing with some (mostly lacking) horror titles.
A Better Friends Reunion
For those who fondly remember Best Friends Day, now there’s a yearbook of wild photographic memories.
Expressionist Theater
In Richmond Triangle Players’ “The Pink Unicorn,” a local director brings her personal experience to a transgender story.
A Triumphant Return
The Richmond Shakespeare Festival returns to Agecroft Hall with a pair of outdoor comedies.
Behind Blue Eyes
Virginia Rep’s “Ella and Her Fella Frank” imagines a heavenly pairing.
Nature Boy
World premiere of Andrew Gall’s “Walled In” at Firehouse explores a toxic person’s dawning appreciation of Thoreau.
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