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Richmond 2015-16 RICHMOND StyleWeekly’s Annual Guide to Richmond 2015-16 FIRST PLACE FIRST PLACE W E E E K L L Y Y T ’ S S READERS’ CHOICE 2015 B E D S N T O O M F R I C H THANK John MacLellan Photos & Design & Photos MacLellan John YOU ANNOUNCING OUR 2015-2016 SEASON! BIKINI BABES, SURFER HUNKS AND GIDGET GOES NUTS! THE JOY AND INEVITABILITY OF LIFE, AMIDST GOOD CHICKEN SOUP AND SOME BRISKET PSYCHO BEACH PARTY LAZARUS SYNDROME RICHMOND! by Charles Busch by Bruce Ward; presented as a part of the city-wide Acts of Faith festival JULY 22 – AUGUST 15, 2015 FEBRUARY 24 – MARCH 19, 2016 For voting ABOUT THE PRESSURES OF FAME, PERFECTION AND BEING BARBRA A COMEDY ABOUT EXPLOITATION AND EMPOWERMENT BUYER & CELLAR BODY AWARENESS by Jonathan Tolins by Annie Baker; a co-production with 5th Wall Theatre Project RICHMOND OCTOBER 7–31, 2015 APRIL 20 – MAY 14, 2016 THE KIDS FROM YOUR FAVORITE HOLIDAY STORIES — GROWN-UP, AND SERVED WITH A TWIST! A MUSICAL TRUE STORY, WITH ALL THE GLITTER POSSIBLE TRIANGLE CHRISTMAS ON THE ROCKS THE BOY FROM OZ Conceived by Rob Ruggiero; written by John Cariani, Jeffrey Hatcher, Jacques Lammare, by Martin Sherman and Nick Enright; PLAYERS Matthew Lombardo, Theresa Rebeck, Edwin Sanchez & Jonathan Tolins based on the life and songs of Peter Allen NOVEMBER 18 – DECEMBER 19, 2015 JUNE 8 – JULY 16, 2016 And make sure you check our web site at www.rtriangle.org for our cabaret your favorite nights, special events, and performers checking in from all over the country! theater company! The 2015-16 Season Is Above, some of our Players (left to right): Ian Page, Anna Grey Hogan, Caleb Supported In Part By Funding From Wade, Tarnée Hudson - We 3 Lizas; Danielle Williams, Liz Earnest - 5 Lesbians Eating A Quiche; Audra Honaker - Angels In America; Andrew Etheredge - Pageant; MEDIA SPONSORS: Matt Shofner, Kylie Clark - Angels In America; Steve Boschen - Pageant; Boomie Pederson - Angels In America; (seated) Jeffrey Cole, Matt Polson - Design for 1300 Altamont Avenue Richmond, VA 23230 Living; Drew Colletti, Ed Hughes - YANK!; Jennie Meharg - Design for Living. (804) 346-8113 www.rtriangle.org The Stavna Ballet company is passionate about making the art of dance accessible to today’s audiences. Our hope is that our innovative blend of contemporary and classical dance will be inspirational and enriching to people in the community through our Academy classes, Outreach program and professional company performances. Shannon McConville, Owner/Artistic Director PRESENTED BY Style Weekly To learn more about Stavna Ballet visit StavnaBallet.com or call (804) 822-5446. 11420 Belvedere Vista Lane | corner of Huguenot & Robious | N. Chesterfield, VA 23235 RICHMOND StyleWeekly’s Annual Guide to 2015-16 310 ROSEMONT Richmond The listings that follow are not comprehensive, but rather represent a selection of local businesses and events. art galleries ..........................................................................................................................................................................6-7 movie theaters, malls and gov/parks ...................................................................................................................9 history, museums and culture ..................................................................................................................................12 breweries ..................................................................................................................................................................................13 mind, body & spirit .....................................................................................................................................................14-15 night life..............................................................................................................................................................................16-17 restaurants .....................................................................................................................................................................18-30 schools .............................................................................................................................................................................32-36 after-school programs and continuing education ...................................................................................36 A contemporary boutique for men and pet services ...........................................................................................................................................................................38 women specializing in classic and current cultural events calendar......................................................................................................................................38-39 fashion with exceptional customer service Publisher Lori Collier Waran; Richmond 360 Art Director Chris Mason; Richmond 360 Sales Director Dana Elmquist; Richmond 360 Graphic Designer Joel Smith; Richmond 360 Business Manager Chris Kwiatkowski Richmond 360° is a free advertising publication produced by Style Weekly. 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