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Features
94 / To Hell with New York
While keeping it real in Richmond for 50 years, The Martin Agency also has become a global ad player with pets, kindness and music as its touchstones. By Gary Robertson
98 / Meet the Virginians
Some of these top-tier athletes may flash across your TV screen this summer in the Tour de France. Some, under the U.S. team banner, may speed past you in September when the UCI Road World Championships hit the local streets. But they all call Virginia home. By Phaedra Hise
104 / Out of the Dark
Three years after a Lamb of God fan’s death landed him in a Czech Republic jail, the metal band’s frontman, Randy Blythe, is facing his demons head-on. On the eve of his memoir’s publication, he talks frankly about claiming responsibility for his actions and how the Richmond scene shaped his life and career. By Wes Orshoski
110 / Savoring Summer
Yes, the sunny season is here, when our favorite flavors return from hibernation, as both a complement and a remedy to the long, hot days. Dig into our extensive menu of fresh local finds, and fill those long, golden days with bliss.
Carytown Guide
53 / What’s New
60 / Fashion for the Festival-Goer
70 / Map and Listings
R•Health & Beauty
133 / Bubble soccer comes to Richmond
134 / Pampering Pedis
136 / A Medium’s ‘Messages of Love’
143 / Top Dentists 2015
The Local
21 / Richmonder of the Month UR’s new chief, Ronald Crutcher
22 / Development ICA construction stalls on Broad Street
24 / Laws Recalling the region’s notable recalls; five new state laws that may change your life
26 / City Hall Time winds down on Mayor Jones’ anti-poverty push
28 / Humor Ad agency’s biggest job yet: rebranding Richmond By Pete Humes
30 / News City’s deal with Redskins isn’t passing school officials’ smell test
34 / Flashback The city’s seal isn’t quite the real deal By Harry Kollatz Jr.
184 / … And Another Thing The mural quandary: A cartoon beaver, an apple and a woman of dubious age By Janet Giampietro
Arts & Entertainment
37 / Datebook July attractions include The Tallest Man on Earth, a female Hamlet, Batman's ride, “rogue” evangelical Rob Bell and more
40 / Q&A Idina Menzel's career continues to soar
42 / Spotlight A new exhibition on freedom and its fallout
Living
83 / Style Versatile pieces that make it easy to look good
86 / Shop Talk Your source for groundhog skulls and opossum paws
88 / Excursions Charlotte, North Carolina: Queen City of the South
92 / Picture This The Shining Knight Gala
Dining
171 / Review Tazza Kitchen
172 / Quick Take Torero Tapas Bar & Grill
174 / Ingredient The juicy story on watermelon
176 / Profile Richmond restaurants shell out for oyster recycling; Purveyor Beechwood Farms
178 / 5 Faves Richmond’s best food-truck finds; Best Bites Southern veggies done right, plus more perfect plates
180 / Food Stuffs We all scream for Mexican ice cream at La Michoacana By Stephanie Breijo; Events Tomato, beer and the art of canning
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