by Jeff Maisey | Jun 29, 2018 | News, News & Views, Robotham
By Tom Robotham For the last 10 years, The Taphouse in Ghent has been my home away from home—my “Cheers,” if you will. I started going there in 2008 after the end of a long marriage and quickly got to know the staff and regulars. There was great comfort in...
by Jeff Maisey | Jun 20, 2018 | Film, News, News & Views
By Tench Phillips, Co-Owner Naro Expanded Cinema “I think it would be fun to run a newspaper.” – Orson Welles in ‘Citizen Kane’ The golden days of daily newspaper publishing are long gone – the era that was celebrated in the classic 1941 film ‘Citizen Kane’...
by Jeff Maisey | Jun 16, 2018 | News, News & Views
Staff Report Local breweries had a good showing when the Virginia Craft Brewers Guild announced the 2018 Virginia Craft Beer Cup winners on June 4 at WestRock in Richmond. There were nearly 300 brewers and supporters in attendance to celebrate excellence in...
by Jeff Maisey | Jun 10, 2018 | News, News & Views
By Jeff Maisey In January 2011, I interviewed Anthony Bourdain as a preview for his speaking engagement at Chrysler Hall that winter. His No Reservations program — the predecessor to CNN’s Parts Unknown series — debuted in 2005 on the Travel Channel,...
by Jeff Maisey | May 14, 2018 | Festivals, News
Compiled by Staff Hampton Roads comes alive during the late spring and summer with festivals and outdoor events galore. We’ve compiled a list of what we feel are the best bets to attend with friends, family, or solo. Mark your calendar and get out and experience life...
by Jeff Maisey | May 10, 2018 | News, News & Views
By Jeff Maisey Everyone in the music industry is familiar with the SXSW music conference. In many respects it’s what put Austin, Texas on the map for those seeking a cool, pro-independent music scene. SXSW (10 consecutive days in March) has now gotten so big its...
