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Peace Piece

Colonial Williamsburg acquires an “incredibly rare” Native American peace medal. (Courtesy of the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation) By the time George Washington assumed the Presidency in 1798, “peace medals”—made of silver and engraved by hand—had become valuable diplomatic currency. Presented by the colonists to Native American tribal leaders during treaty signings and other ceremonial events, […]

by Markus Schmidt

Cocktails at the Hotel Greene

The drinks are swell at this whimsical fauxtel, but there’s not a room in sight. Stepping into Hotel Greene, you could be forgiven for looking for a bellhop. This cocktail bar transports us to the fictitious lobby of a grand hotel in Bavaria—or is it Budapest? Housed in part of the former […]

by Stephanie Ganz

Best Albums 2022

Music moves us; see what got us going in 2022. Music can be so personal, but it also has the great ability to bring people together. See the albums from local artists and (inter)national ones—who toured in Virginia this year (or the next)—that have impressed us with how they create music and connect […]

by Staff

Favorite Books 2022

Our picks for the best books by Southern authors or that take place in the South. Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver Full Review Here (Our interview coming soon.) Buy a copy at The Bookshop. Author Bio: Barbara Kingsolver is the author of ten bestselling works of fiction, including the […]

by Staff

Local Cheer

Some must-visit Christmas celebrations around the state. From iconic markets like Richmond’s Bizarre Bazaar to fledgling events like Middletown’s Kris Kringle Market at Belle Grove, Virginia plays host to a bevy of holiday artist hubs teeming with locally made goods. You’ll find baked treats and jewelry from more than 60 vendors at […]

by Staff

Seasonal Pie Debate

Which is best? Sweet potato or pumpkin? Cathy Barrow knows a thing or two about pies. So we tapped the author of Pie Squared and When Pies Fly (Grand Central Publishing) to settle the seasonal sweet potato vs. pumpkin debate. “Many folks see sweet potato and pumpkin pies as interchangeable, but […]

by Staff

Kinnfolk Interview

Celebrating the Irish spirit and making it their own. The Knotted Circle is an exploration of Celtic music by two musicians (Kinnfolk) who feel in love with the music of Ireland and then fell in love with one another in Roanoke, VA. Konstantin Rega: So what inspired this new album, The Knotted Circle? […]

by Konstantin Rega

From Private to Public

A gift to the Chrysler Museum includes works by American masters. Aseismic $34 million gift to the Chrysler Museum of Art (which celebrates its 50th year) in Norfolk from philanthropist Joan Brock includes paintings by American masters John Singer Sargent, Winslow Homer, and William Merritt Chase. “I could not be happier to make […]

by Konstantin Rega

Healing Through Song

Morgan Wade makes soundwaves about triumphing over addiction. Jace Kartye “Music has such a powerful way of reminding us we’re not alone,” says Floyd-based singer-songwriter Morgan Wade, 26. For her debut album, Reckless (2021), she collaborated with Grammy Award-winners Paul Ebersold and Sadler Vaden to create a song cycle about the realities of […]

by Konstantin Rega

Andriana Trigiani Interview

As her 17th novel debuts, she’s thankful for librarians, local theater, and her Virginia upbringing. New York Times bestselling author Adriana Trigiani grew up in Big Stone Gap and, while she now lives in New York, her Virginia roots run deep. In The Good Left Undone (Dutton, April 2022), Trigiani, also a […]

by Konstantin Rega

The Soul of Bread

Baker and cookbook author Tara Jensen elevates her craft through practice, intuition, and fresh, locally milled flour. Tara Jensen wants us to see ourselves through the eyes of a baker. The sourdough evangelist is striking a chord with her stunning stenciled loaves, sold-out Sourdough Retreats, and her latest book, Flour Power: The […]

by Stephanie Ganz

The Last Word

Confessions of an accidental obituary writer. When I took a job with a newspaper company a few years ago, I noticed an odd perk listed among the benefits. “You’ll get an employee discount on obituaries,” the hiring manager told me, as if this was a normal thing. But as benefits go, […]

by Constance Costas

Clay McLeod Chapman Interview

Ghost Eaters explores the haunted spaces in the mind and in the local landscape. Ghost Eaters by Clay McLeod Chapman. Quirk Books. pp.304. $21.99. Konstantin Rega: So what inspired this book? Clay McLeod Chapman: Well, you know, I’m a Virginia boy through and through; I was born and raised in Richmond. […]

by Konstantin Rega

Paws on the Rivah

Fall Oyster Roast at Warner Hall benefits shelter animals. Oysters served every which way—roasted, grilled, smoked, and just-shucked—will be on deck at the Gloucester- Mathews Humane Society’s Annual Fall Oyster Roast at the Inn at Warner Hall, located on picturesque farmland at the head of the Severn River. “We couldn’t be […]

by Madeline Mayhood

Worth the Wait

An oceanfront home designed for year-round living. (Photo by Eric Piasecki) Renee and John Strelitz’s oceanfront home in Virginia Beach was well over three years in the making—longer if you count an earlier false start. But some things are worth the wait. To get it just right, the couple took their […]

by Meridith Ingram

Shelley Sackier Interview

Inspired in Scotland, now based at Reservoir Distillery in Richmond, Sackier’s shares her story of whiskey. Make it a Double by Shelley Sackier. Pegasus Books. pp.304. $27.95. Konstantin Rega: So how did you get into the world of whiskey? Shelley Sackier: Basically, the first time I laid eyes on a […]

by Konstantin Rega

Fall Books

Here are some notable Southern books coming out this Fall season. Currently living in Virginia, Barbara Kingsolver returns with a dynamic retelling of Dicken’s David Copperfield. Demon Copperhead (G.P. Putnam’s Sons, $32.50) will be out October 18. Her publisher says: “Demon Copperhead is set in the mountains of southern […]

by Staff

Tribal Homeland Restored

Home to bald eagles, Fones Cliffs returns to the Rappahannock Tribe. When Captain John Smith first encountered them in a 1608 skirmish, the Rappahannock Tribe lived in three villages on Fones Cliffs, which rise from the eastern side of the Rappahannock River on the Northern Neck. “We have worked for many […]

by Constance Costas

Celebrating the Queen

Virginia was her most visited state. SAC Matthew ‘Gerry’ Gerrard RAF MoD/Crown copyright 2016 38GpPO-Official-20160611-079-526 View of Buckingham Palace and the Mall during the Queens 90th Birthday Celebrations. Her Majesty’s official 90th Birthday celebrations ended with an impressive display of 15 different types of aircraft, five of which are being provided by squadrons celebrating their […]

by Konstantin Rega

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Around the world, as both a beverage and a pastime, tea is steeped in history and ritual. From the casual to the ceremonial, tea is a throughline for many cultures, and now, it’s enjoying a renewed interest from beverage pros who are drawn to tea’s unique flavor characteristics, health benefits, and cultural connections. Recently, two […]

by Stephanie Ganz

The U.S. DOE Labeled These Virginia Schools Outstanding

Eight Virginia schools received the National Blue Ribbon 2024 award for their high performances. The Exemplary High Performing Schools are Spring Hill Elementary in McLean, Green Run Collegiate in Virginia Beach, Bethel Manor Elementary in Hampton, and St. Andrew the Apostle School in Clifton. The Exemplary Achievement Gap Closing Schools are Central Academy Middle […]

by Gabriela de Camargo Gonçalves

Virginia’s Top 10 Summer Festivals and Events 2025

STAUNTON – Festival of Concerts June 26–Aug. 2: The stunning strums and resounding chords of classical music echo through Staunton’s mountain landscape as Heifetz International Music Institute students from around the world take the stage, with new concerts every day. HeifetzInstitute.org GLOUCESTER – Food Truck Frenzy July 13: Virginia’s most mouthwatering food trucks descend on […]

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