Best Of Hampton Roads 2006
Feast your eyes on the ultimate guide to where it’s at. INCLUDES: Editor and reader picks for the best in dining, entertainment, shopping, travel and more.
By Bill Burnham, Mary Burnham, Jessica Carlson, Betsy DiJulio, Meredith Hemenway, Patrick Evans-Hylton, Montague Gammon III, Michael Jon Khandelwal, Melissa Morgan, Shelley Rafferty, Barbara Spigel and Ben Swenson
Live From Williamsburg
He has a home-based recording studio, tons of nearby friends, and gets great lyrical inspiration from the locals. It’s no wonder Bruce Hornsby never wants to return to “Hell-A.” Find out what’s next for the Grammy-award winner in our one-on-one interview.
By Michael Jon Khandelwal
Uncovering The Ironclad
The new Monitor Center at the Mariners’ Museum in Newport News makes our maritime history come alive.
By Michael Jon Khandelwal
The Performance Powerhouse
It’s not just a dream. Get ready to discover and explore tons of culture close to home this spring when the 11th annual Virginia Arts Festival returns to Hampton Roads.
By Montague Gammon III
Maddry
Elephant Alert!
The day my writing career turned into a circus gone awry.
By Larry Maddry
Upfront
Stepping down from the soapbox to profess my undying love for our region.
By Michael Jon Khandelwal
Reporter
Giving Dismal It’s Due
The newly opened Dismal Swamp Canal Trail gives us a little more access to the region’s largest natural wonder.
By Deborah R. Huso
Countdown to Jamestown
Celebrate the journey to the New World with a visit to replicas of the Godspeed and Capt. John Smith’s shallop.
By Larry Maddry
Town & Country
Art Parts
Williamsburg glassblower issues a series of bottles celebrating America’s 400th Anniversary.
Sound Decisions
Listen to Old Crow Medicine Show’s Big Iron World disc, and you’re in for a toe-tapping good time. PLUS: VACO gets the celebration underway with an electric and enthusiastic live CD.
Local Ink
Chenoweth’s interpretation of America’s early years is quite fuzzy.
Unzipped
23459, a symbol for Virginia Beach.
Made In VA
Sublime chutney company offerings are rich in both history and flavor.
Good Side
People of Hampton Roads strike a pose.
Datebook
Break out your day planner. You’ll want to leave plenty of room to pencil in these dates. PLUS: A new take on traditional dance for the Ballet’s Anniversary Gala; theater fans have a lot to look forward to in the new year; and the first MLB exhibition game at Harbor Park pits the Orioles against the Nationals.
Spree
Grab Bag
Some say it ain’t easy being green. We think it’s great. After checking out this month’s Spree theme, you will too.
In Store
Blue Taxi Clothing Company brings city chic to the beach.
Beauty
1Foot 2Foot in Suffolk is helping people give their tootsies the royal treatment.
Life
Gardens
Surry County grower Claude Reeson honors his family history with an English boxwood business.
Day in the Life
She’s Got It
Miss Rosalie has been offering customers at the House of Deals a little bit of everything for the past 23 years.
By Mary Burnham
Travel
Once the stepchild destination of the Outer Banks, Roanoke Island has become a getaway of its own.
Health
Many allergy sufferers are turning to locally produced honey for help with sneezing and sniffles.
Dish
To Dine For
Seeing the Light in Port Warwick.
Feature
Taking Tea
A time-honored tradition blends sweets, savories and sociability.
By Patrick Evans-Hylton
Everyday Gourmet
Light fare and seasonal flavors abound for spring.
Local Flavor
Collards.
Coming Right Up
Select HR chefs about to be served up hot.
Grilled
In the hot seat: Your NewsChannel 3’s Pat McReynolds.
SPECIAL SECTIONS AND SUPPLEMENTS
Virginia Arts Festival
A comprehensive event schedule and five fab arts-inspired weekends.
Home And Garden
Turn your patio into an outdoor oasis.
