Features
Designing Presidents , by Alan Pell Crawford
George Washington, Thomas Jefferson and James Madison … men of fashion? A look at the 18th-century gentleman’s repertoire.
Into the Wild , by Christine Stoddard
The ancient art of falconry is a sport that engages the mind and feeds the falconer’s passion for hunting.
Virginia Weddings , by Valerie Hubbard
Beautiful real weddings from around the state, plus Top Wedding Vendors 2015, our list of more than 600 of Virginia’s best wedding pros.
In Every Issue
Letters | Contributors | Natives | Reviews | Style | Bellwether | About Town | Odd Dominion | Departures
Upfront
Step Right Up , by Erin Parkhurst
Rusty Bolts delights and amazes with feats of strength harking to the days of country carnivals and traveling sideshows. Welcome to the new vaudeville.
Dark Wings and Dark Words , by Caroline Kettlewell
It’s intelligence, more so than the famous quote, that sets the raven apart.
Looking Forward , by Eden Stuart
Virginia Union University celebrates 150 years.
Alt Art , by Sarah Sargent
Richmond’s ADA Gallery showcases contemporary artists.
Departments
Profile | Modern Farmers , by Taylor Pilkington
A pair of Air Force veterans preserves rare breeds at Hudson Heritage Farms in South Boston.
Dining | Message in a Bottle , by Deveron Timberlake
Sommeliers are part of an elite global network of those who truly know wine.
Food | The Big Chili , by Lisa Antonelli Bacon
To the purist, the fewer ingredients the better when it comes to chili. Recipes for the perfect bowl, plus cornbread versus cornpone.
Travel | Salt of the Earth , by Tricia Pearsall
Exploring the starkly beautiful landscape of the world’s largest salt flat, Bolivia’s Salar de Uyuni.
Retirement Living | Design for the Third Act , by Deveron Timberlake
Three Virginia couples who designed homes for retirement that are timeless and ready for action.
