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Kugel Ball at Science Museum of Va. Friday

Mon, 6 Oct 2008 08:30:00 -0400

Kugel Ball: “Friday Night Fever” black-tie gala with cocktails, dinner and dancing, 6:30 p.m. Friday Oct. 10 with Disco Inferno After-Party at 10 p.m. at Science Museum of Virginia. $250 ball ticket, $50 after-party only; reservation required. http://www.smv.org or 864-1541.

Questions about Richmond, serious & strange

Mon, 6 Oct 2008 00:54:54 -0400

What the newcomers have in common is questions, and plenty of them ... questions about getting settled, getting around, getting necessities and just “getting” local customs and in-jokes.

Parkgoers warned about savvy, aggressive bears

Mon, 6 Oct 2008 00:09:58 -0400

Watch out for the park bears. Though no one has been hurt, Shenandoah National Park officials are warning visitors about aggressive bears seeking easy food in backpacks, tents and, of course, picnic baskets. Problem bears have been a perennial problem, but park officials this fall are intensifying efforts to reduce bear and human interactions for safety reasons.

Today in history

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Wider use of flu shots recommended

Mon, 6 Oct 2008 00:09:56 -0400

More children have died from flu because they also had staph infections, according to a government report that urges parents to have their kids get the flu shot. The number of deaths wasn't high -- 73 during the 2006-07 flu season -- but there was more than a fivefold increase in hard-to-treat complications. And preliminary figures indicate deaths rose again during this past winter's flu season.

Blessing the beasts

Mon, 6 Oct 2008 00:09:52 -0400

As many as 100 pets -- mostly dogs, but also a couple of chickens and several cats -- were the special guests for a spiritual ceremony at Monroe Park in Richmond yesterday.

Pastor is heading for Iraq

Mon, 6 Oct 2008 00:09:52 -0400

The Lord has some strange ways of calling on people, says the Rev. Phillip R. Glick. "This time, the call is coming from God through Uncle Sam," Glick said yesterday, a few minutes before his final service as rector of St. David's Episcopal Church in Chesterfield County.

Pope kicks off TV reading marathon

Mon, 6 Oct 2008 00:09:44 -0400

Pope Benedict XVI's "In the beginning" started off a weeklong Bible-reading marathon on Italian television yesterday.

People in the news

Mon, 6 Oct 2008 00:06:55 -0400

Michael Phelps was formally welcomed home Saturday with a two-pronged celebration that began with a parade and ended with a fireworks show at historic Fort McHenry in Baltimore.

Gay activists' bus tour visiting faith-based institutions

Mon, 6 Oct 2008 00:01:54 -0400

The dialogue began slowly. Five members of the gay activist group Soulforce held hands and stood to face about 50 Liberty University students behind the school's DeMoss Hall. They had just returned from donating five gay-affirming Christian books to the school's library, and Caitlin MacIntyre invited onlookers to join them in singing "Amazing Grace."

Slam Nahuatl

Mon, 6 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0400

The award-winning slam poetry team Slam Nahuatl hosts The End Hunger Poetry Slam at Gallery 5 on the third Thursday of each month.

Libby Hill's view helped name Richmond

Sun, 5 Oct 2008 01:00:00 -0400

Libby Hill Park is located in historic Church Hill district and the view from the park is known to have been the place that helped give Richmond its name.

Eat, drink, be a community

Sun, 5 Oct 2008 00:08:58 -0400

The fourth annual celebration on Church Hill continues today.

Tremain story celebrates the life of a good man

Sun, 5 Oct 2008 00:01:58 -0400

FICTION We all find it easier to describe people who annoy or hurt us, but we are less articulate when it comes to evoking the good people we know. Novelists have the same problem: The virtuous are never as engaging as the flawed and wicked -- think Scarlett O'Hara and Mr. Wickham. But British writer Rose Tremain, in her new novel, "The Road Home," affectingly celebrates a man who is both good and engaging.

Art for art's sake in an unusual narrative form

Sun, 5 Oct 2008 00:01:58 -0400

NONFICTION Jean-Antoine Watteau, the 18th-century French rococo artist, doesn't make many art critics' Top 10 lists of great painters. His predilection for frivolous garden scenes with idle lovers makes him suspect. Greatness demands dark insights into the human condition. Think Rembrandt, with those melancholic figures set against a black-hole backdrop.

Richmond's got that folk feelin'

Sun, 5 Oct 2008 00:01:58 -0400

It cannot be emphasized enough: The only difference between next weekend's Richmond Folk Festival and the three National Folk Festivals that preceded it is the name.

Author tells a little-known story of glory in the Civil War

Sun, 5 Oct 2008 00:01:57 -0400

NONFICTION Those who have seen the movie "Glory" know that the Civil War was not fought solely by white Billy Yanks and Johnny Rebs. More than 180,000 black men served in the Union army, and "Glory" told the story of perhaps the most famous black regiment, the 54th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry. But while the 54th Massachusetts may have been the most celebrated, it was not the first black regiment "to serve the Union cause" in the war. That honor belonged to the 1st South Carolina Infantry, which along with the 2nd South Carolina Infantry is the subject of an impressive new study, "Firebrand of Liberty: The Story of Two Black Regiments That Changed the Course of the Civil War" by Stephen V. Ash.

A Palin 'do? It's a tease

Sun, 5 Oct 2008 00:01:57 -0400

Planning to be Sarah Palin for Halloween but not sure how to do her emblematic 'do? Check out these tips.

Make good lunches, and save money and pounds

Sun, 5 Oct 2008 00:01:57 -0400

KENDRA BAILEY MORRISThe Accidental Chef DEAR ACCIDENTAL CHEF: I work in a large office in downtown Richmond. For the past year or so, I have made a bad habit of eating the food that's in the cafeteria, and as a result, I have gained a few pounds and lost a few too many dollars. I want to start packing my lunch, but I need some ideas for healthy foods that are tasty but not boring to eat day after day. - Downtown High Rise in Richmond

FAMILY NOTES

Sun, 5 Oct 2008 00:01:57 -0400

Coordinators2inc will offer an orientation on infant, international and waiting child adoptions on Thursday from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at 1617 Monument Ave. Admission is free for Coordinators2 clients; a $30 donation is requested from other participants. To register, call (804) 354-1881.

. . . Children's Home Society of Virginia is offering a free orientation on foster-care adoption on Oct. 23 from 4 to 6 p.m. at 4200 Fitzhugh Ave. Details, call (804) 353-0191, or visit www.chsva.org.

OCT. 5-11

Sun, 5 Oct 2008 00:01:55 -0400

OutAbout American Indian Powwows in Powhatan and in King and Queen County on Saturday will feature music, dancing, crafts, storytelling and more.

Search our calendars

Sun, 5 Oct 2008 00:01:55 -0400

Sunday's Out & About calendar shows highlights of the week separated by categories. For more events, don't miss Thursday's Weekend section. You also can search the online Things to Do Calendar on inRich.com. Go to inRich.com and click on "Things to Do" on the horizontal navigation bar. Or do a keyword search for "Things to Do." You'll find events for every day of the week.

John Marshall Foundation Gala Award Celebration

Sun, 5 Oct 2008 00:01:54 -0400

WHAT'S HAPPENING Aprivate reception for members of former U.S Attorney General Griffin B. Bell's family and friends opened festivities for the John Marshall Foundation's 2008 Gala Award Celebration on Sept. 27. After the reception at the John Marshall House at 818 E. Marshall St. in Richmond, the Marshall University Fife and Drum Corps led guests to the Marriott hotel for a black-tie gala and dinner.

Holiday bazaars

Sun, 5 Oct 2008 00:01:53 -0400

Martha's Market. 10 a.m.-7 p.m., John Paul Jones Arena, 295 Massie Road, Charlottesville. Arts, crafts, women's and children's clothing, stationery, home accessories, antique furniture, handmade and antique jewelry, children's toys and dress-up clothes, lunch available. Admission $5; children 10 and younger free. www.mjhfoundation.org.

Search bazaar listings online

Sun, 5 Oct 2008 00:01:53 -0400

To find the location of any of the bazaars listed, go to inRich.com and click on Things to Do. Search for bazaar, the date and the locality. Scroll down until you see a bazaar you want to attend and click on it -- a map, complete with some surrounding businesses and restaurants -- will pop up..

STILL GOING

Sun, 5 Oct 2008 00:01:51 -0400

Ongoing productions on area stages. Barksdale Theatre at Hanover Tavern, 13181 Hanover Courthouse Road, 282-2620. "Driving Miss Daisy," $35-$38. Through Oct. 26. Barksdale Theatre-Willow Lawn, 1601 Willow Lawn Drive, 282-2620. "The Clean House," $38. Through Nov. 2. Firehouse Theatre Project, Firehouse Theatre, 1609 W. Broad St., 355-2001. "Eurydice," $10-$25. Through Saturday.

ON THE AISLE

Sun, 5 Oct 2008 00:01:51 -0400

RAGTIME: THE MUSICAL IN CONCERT -- Stage 1 Theatre Company is gathering some top-name stars for a one-time performance of "Ragtime: The Musical in Concert" 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen, 2880 Mountain Road. Leading the way is Jerold E. Solomon, currently appearing on Broadway in "South Pacific." Among other top performers will be Desiree Roots Centeio, Debra Wagoner, Robyn O'Neill, Jan Guarino and Michael Hawke.

FASHION Q&A

Sun, 5 Oct 2008 00:01:51 -0400

Q:I have been trying on some of these slouchy, wide-leg trousers but feel like they give me elephant legs. When I see the pants in pictures, on models, they look elegant, not enormous. What am I doing wrong? Also, what kind of shoes look best with wide-leg pants? Answer: Any extreme style -- and the widest of wide-leg trousers are certainly extreme -- can feel wrong if not done quite right.

Fashion show's Saturday

Sun, 5 Oct 2008 00:01:51 -0400

The 51st annual Ebony Fashion Fair traveling fashion show will be making a stop in Richmond on Saturday. "The Runway Report: What's Hip. What's Hot. What's Now!" will feature models in designs by a host of designers, including Christian Lacroix, Jean-Louis Scherrer and Carolina Herrera. The show, hosted by Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc. to benefit health and education, will be held at the Landmark Theater, 6 N. Laurel St., at 8 p.m. Tickets are $25 and include a subscription to Ebony or Jet magazine and a copy of the Ebony Fashion Fair magazine.

AUDITIONS

Sun, 5 Oct 2008 00:01:51 -0400

SENIOR CITIZEN TALENT SHOWCASE -- Deep Water Productions is holding auditions for its first Senior Citizen Talent Showcase. The purpose is to celebrate the talents of those who paved the way for today's local actors and singers. Looking for people 55 or older to audition with a monologue, song, dance or musical instrument. Auditions will be held Tuesday and Wednesday at the Hickory Hill Community Center, 3000 Belt Blvd. For details, call (804) 716-0533 or send an e-mail to deepwater4life@aol.com.

Irish actor found success in U.S., and Mars

Sun, 5 Oct 2008 00:01:50 -0400

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. When Jason O'Mara was a struggling actor in London he improvised a recipe that saw him through the lean times. "I got really good at going to the supermarket and buying frozen sausages, which were very cheap, and lots of dry spaghetti and tomato sauce, and basically I lived on that for months," said the Irish actor. "Right now I still find it hard to eat Spaghetti Bolognese because of my horrible concoction that kept me alive. There are moments when you think, 'I must be crazy to go through this.'"

RADIO STATIONS

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AM Radio (820) WGGM (gospel, USA Radio news) (870) WFLO (country/bluegrass) (910) WRNL (local and national sports, talk, Virginia News Network) (950) WXGI (ESPN, Washington Redskins, Washington Nationals, Richmond Spiders) (990) WLEE (All news, CNN Headline News and CBS News, traffic, weather) (1140) WRVA (local and national news, talk, features, ABC)

Second candidate for symphony director job

Sun, 5 Oct 2008 00:01:49 -0400

The second candidate for the position of music director of the Richmond Symphony Orchestra is a busy man with a hectic schedule. "Busy is good in the music business," said Daniel Meyer, who is a resident conductor of the Pittsburgh Symphony, and music director of the Asheville (N.C.) Symphony, the Erie (Pa.) Philharmonic and the Pittsburgh Youth Symphony.

Art from a cold desert

Sun, 5 Oct 2008 00:01:49 -0400

In less than a decade, Dan Albrecht has catapulted himself into the world's top tier of collectors of Inuit art.

Quote Acrostic answer for today

Sun, 5 Oct 2008 00:01:48 -0400

J(ohn) DIEBOLD: THE INNOVATORS: A genuine dedication to innovation is now vital for the future. The old axiom, "Why fix it if it ain't broke" is just outdated. A better slogan for this rapidly changing era might be "Improve it or remove it." A. Jimmie Foxx B. Daredevil C. Initiate D. Emphatic E. Brunei F. Offend

Look to Page J13 for more on Virginia wineries

Sun, 5 Oct 2008 00:01:47 -0400

1. Oak Crest Vineyard & Winery, King George 2. Ingleside Vineyards, Oak Grove 3. Hummel Vineyards, Montross 4. Belle Mount Vineyards, Warsaw 5. Vault Field Vineyards, Kinsale 6. Athena Vineyards and Winery LLC, Heathsville 7. White Fences Vineyard, Irvington

Drinking in wine month in Va.

Sun, 5 Oct 2008 00:01:46 -0400

Tour gives sampling of the state's finest from several wineries.

Tips for wine touring and tasting

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Whether you're following a wine trail for the first time or you're making another such trip, Arianne Wojcik of Barboursville Vineyards has some tips.

Take time to slowly taste the wine; move it around in your mouth; notice how it feels and tastes in different parts of your mouth; pay attention to the finish (or aftertaste).

Don't feel rushed even if people around you are tasting faster than you are; taste at your own pace.

YOUR BEST SHOT: Up the waterspout

Sun, 5 Oct 2008 00:01:45 -0400

While vacationing in Atlantic Beach, N.C., in August, Beverly Townes of Mechanicsville and her brother C. Wesley Jones of Wilmington, Del., caught sight of this waterspout.

GEO QUIZ ANSWER:

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-- McClatchy-Tribune

Jury finds O.J. Simpson guilty on all charges

Sat, 4 Oct 2008 02:09:34 -0400

O.J. Simpson has been found guilty on all charges in the gunpoint robbery of two sports memorabilia dealers in a Las Vegas casino hotel room more than a year ago. The 61-year-old former football faces up to life in prison.

Celebrate Byrd Theatre's 80th anniversary

Sat, 4 Oct 2008 00:55:01 -0400

Opened in 1928, the Byrd Theatre in Richmond’s in Carytown district is one of the movie palaces that sprang up around the country in the 1920s

RELIGION NOTES

Sat, 4 Oct 2008 00:08:54 -0400

MUSIC Mass of the Children, 2 and 8 p.m. today, Church of the Holy Comforter, 4819 Monument Ave.; $10. Details: (804) 779-3454. Dominio Trio, and Virginia Harmonaires, tonight at 7, Gospel Chicken House, 14709 Greenwood Church Road, Montpelier. Details: (804) 883-6487 or www.gospelchickenhouse.org.

RELIGION BRIEFS

Sat, 4 Oct 2008 00:08:54 -0400

Christ United Methodist Church, 6818 W. Grace St. in Richmond, is involved with Extreme Stream Makeover, a project of the James River Association.

Colonial Williamsburg chef earns Good Taste Award

Fri, 3 Oct 2008 12:09:09 -0400

The American Academy of Chefs, the honor society of the American Culinary Federation, has honored Colonial Williamsburg Culinary Director Hans Schadler with its Chef Good Taste Award. Schadler also is executive chef for Colonial Williamsburg, which operates four Colonial dining taverns, the Regency Room in the Williamsburg Inn, and the restaurants at the Williamsburg Lodge, the clubhouse grills at the Golden Horseshoe Golf Club, Huzzah! and catering services for its resort and conference facilities.

Richmond's Original Italian Street Festival

Fri, 3 Oct 2008 09:58:34 -0400

Holy cannoli! Head to Church Hill this weekend for pasta, pizza, gelato and more from Richmond's favorite Italian restaurants. Plus music from Tony Reno, Italian dancers and pizza tossing.

Carnival of 5 Fires

Fri, 3 Oct 2008 09:07:45 -0400

Check it out: The Carnival of 5 Fires at Gallery 5 Rules the Weekend & Rumors’ Local Designer Showcase

How to Lose Friends & Alienate People

Fri, 3 Oct 2008 08:46:17 -0400

This fish-out-of-water tale based on the memoir by Toby Young tracks the escapades of Sidney Young, a smalltime, bumbling, British celebrity journalist.

Nick & Norah's Infinite Playlist

Fri, 3 Oct 2008 08:40:13 -0400

Even old fogies will find a lot to like in this tale of youth, love and a wild night on the town.

VIDEO: Church Hill district

Fri, 3 Oct 2008 01:05:00 -0400

Tour Richmond’s Church Hill, including St. John’s Episcopal Church, Chimborazo Park, Libby Hill Park and more.

Market eateries to reopen

Fri, 3 Oct 2008 00:08:58 -0400

The mice that managed to shut down 10 eateries inside downtown Roanoke's historic City Market Building for the past two weeks appear to be gone, city officials say, so patrons could be welcomed back as early as tomorrow.

Re-Creating The Great Outdoors

Fri, 3 Oct 2008 00:06:58 -0400

If you build it, they will come." The memorable quote from the movie "Field of Dreams" has sprung to life in the backyard of Dee Smith's Midlothian home.

Nature and nurture combination

Fri, 3 Oct 2008 00:06:58 -0400

Getting children outdoors to play, sadly, now takes an act of Congress. On Sept. 18, the U.S. House of Representatives approved the No Child Left Inside Act of 2008.

Did it yourself? Tell us about it!

Fri, 3 Oct 2008 00:06:57 -0400

Have you completed an indoor or outdoor home project that you're particularly proud of? The Home & Garden section wants to hear about it. Whether it's a small improvement or a wholesale makeover, tell us how you accomplished it, how long it took and how much it cost. Include a photo, if you have one. Your project might be chosen for the "I Did It Myself" feature in an upcoming Home issue.

DIY HOBBIES

Fri, 3 Oct 2008 00:06:57 -0400

Pumpkin-picking season is here. And whether you are getting a pumpkin from a local patch, farmers market or grocery store, you will want to pick a good one. We have a few tips that will help you in choosing a pumpkin, carving it and keeping it lasting fresh throughout the month.

When choosing a pumpkin, look for ones that are very fresh and firm. Avoid pumpkins that are bruised or have cuts. Pumpkins should have a flat base so they will sit up straight. Make sure the pumpkin you choose is large enough for the design you want to carve. The smoother the skin on a pumpkin, the easier it is to draw on and carve.

American asters go full circle

Fri, 3 Oct 2008 00:06:57 -0400

Some day you might want to plant asters in your garden; then again, you may not. This is the season when the wild ones are blooming beautifully and with abandon over much of the country, after all, so why bother?

HOME REPAIRS

Fri, 3 Oct 2008 00:06:57 -0400

You don't do windows? Well, maybe you should start. With the price of energy skyrocketing and the days getting shorter, the more natural light you can bring indoors the better.

Need to know: Some windows are easier to clean than others. If your house is of recent vintage, your windows probably tilt in for better access. In older houses, windows may not work well -- tough to open or so poorly maintained that repairs are needed before you can even begin to clean.

GARDENING Q&A

Fri, 3 Oct 2008 00:06:56 -0400

Q:We had six red tips along our fence for privacy. Last year they were about 30 feet tall and growing outward toward the neigh bor's driveway. We decided to trim them to about 10 feet. They looked really ugly after that but we figured they would come back this year -- WRONG! They've only sprouted about 20 leaves each. I say it's time to cut them down completely and start over with something else. What is your opinion?

BULLETIN BOARD

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Calendar of events relating to homes and gardens Richmond Symphony Designer House: Tara II, 5511 Cary St. Road, is this year's designer house. It is open daily through Oct. 12, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Mondays-Fridays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturdays and noon-5 p.m. Sundays. $20, benefits Richmond Symphony.

Mind your Ns, Ps and Ks

Fri, 3 Oct 2008 00:06:55 -0400

Do you need fertilizer? Are you trying to sort through your options at the garden center? Here are some things to consider. Every fertilizer product has three numbers listed on the package, usually on the front. The numbers represent nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium (N, P and K) and they're always listed in that order. The value listed for each number is the percentage of each component within that package. For example, one common, all-purpose fertilizer has a nutrient ratio of 10-10-10. This is a balanced blend of equal portions of nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium. In a 50-pound bag, 5 pounds (or 10 percent) is nitrogen, 5 pounds phosphorus and 5 pounds potassium.

'Day of Design' will tour local treasures

Fri, 3 Oct 2008 00:06:55 -0400

A Day of Design, sponsored by the Richmond chapter of the International Furnishings and Design Association, will be held Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. The event will include visits to some of Richmond's historic treasures.

NEW ON DVD

Fri, 3 Oct 2008 00:06:54 -0400

"Iron Man" -- Most summers, a $300 million-plus blockbuster such as this would have been the heavy hitter of the season. But Robert Downey Jr.'s entry into the superhero business turned out to be the leadoff batter for the half-billion-dollar smash "The Dark Knight." Downey stars as boozy, womanizing billionaire and inventor Tony Stark, whose abduction by terrorists leads him to build a high-tech, gadget-loaded metal suit and embark on a crusade to save the world and boost his healthy ego a bit more. A single-disc DVD version comes with deleted and extended scenes, while two-disc DVD and Blu-ray editions are loaded with extras. Besides the deleted and extended footage, the sets have a huge range of making-of and background segments on the Marvel Comics character's history, visual effects and the engineering that went into his suit. Also included is Downey's screen test. "Forgetting Sarah Marshall" -- The latest installment from the Judd Apatow comedy machine elevates "How I Met Your Mother" co-star Jason Segel to lead status after a long apprenticeship as a supporting player in producer Apatow's productions. Segel plays a chump newly dumped by his girlfriend (Kristen Bell), a TV star vacationing with her new beau at the same Hawaiian resort as our heartbroken hero, who tries to put his troubles behind him with the help of some new pals and an enticing hotel employee (Mila Kunis). The movie comes in a single-disc DVD release with the theatrical version or a three-disc DVD set that has the theatrical cut and an unrated extended edition. "Taxi to the Dark Side" -- The Academy Award winner for best documentary of 2007 offers a harsh examination of U.S. policies and practices on torture and interrogation in Iraq, Afghanistan and Guantanamo Bay amid the war on terrorism. Director Alex Gibney centers his chronicle on an Afghan cab driver who died in captivity in 2002, using that case as the hook for a broader look at the civil-rights implications of American methods. Gibney provides audio commentary for the film. "An Autumn Afternoon" -- The final film from Japanese master Yasujiro Ozu ("Late Spring," "Tokyo Story") features his frequent on-screen collaborator Chishu Ryu as a widower bidding farewell to his grown daughter, whom he is gently pushing from the nest with an arranged marriage. The 1962 film is accompanied by excerpts from a 1978 French TV documentary examining Ozu's career and commentary with Ozu biographer David Bordwell. The DVD also has a booklet with essays on the filmmaker. TV on DVD:

I DID IT MYSELF

Fri, 3 Oct 2008 00:06:53 -0400

BUILDER: Ann Shibut PROJECT: Compost/mulch container TIME: One day COST: $79 HOW SHE DID IT: Ann Shibut built a log-cabin-style compost container in the backyard of her West End home.

Scaring up some fun

Fri, 3 Oct 2008 00:06:53 -0400

We're looking for fun stuff to do on Halloween that's open to the public. The list will be published in Weekend on Oct. 23 and 30. Items submitted must include date, time, place, cost and a phone number, and must be received by noon Oct. 20.

WHAT'S IT WORTH?

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Q:I would like to know the value of my book "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer" by Mark Twain. What is unique is that it appears to have been signed by Mark Twain. The book is copyrighted 1917. -- J.W. Answer: "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer" by Mark Twain (Samuel Clemens) was first published in 1876. American Publishing Co. is credited for the first American edition. Only 24,000 copies were sold.

Longoria's 2 homers lead Rays over White Sox 6-4

Thu, 2 Oct 2008 18:16:45 -0400

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. -- Evan Longoria and the Tampa Bay Rays looked perfectly at home in the playoffs. Longoria, a rookie, homered in his first two at-bats and the surprising American League East champions were a big hit in their baseball postseason debut, beating the Chicago White Sox 6-4 this afternoon in their AL playoff opener.

Honoring Virginians who help displaced workers

Thu, 2 Oct 2008 10:08:06 -0400

Faithand community-based Virginians who serve displaced workers will be honored Friday, Oct. 3, 2008, by Brent Orrell, deputy assistant secretary for Employment and Training, U.S. Department of Labor. Orrell will be the keynote speaker for the SHARE (Sharing How Access to Resources Empowers) Network meeting and awards ceremony at 10:45 a.m. at John Tyler Community College in Chester, Va.

Pretend play at CMoR's new Town Square

Thu, 2 Oct 2008 01:05:00 -0400

Pretend play is the focus of the new Town Square exhibit opening this weekend at the Children's Museum of Richmond.

Clergymen fight to keep faith in state functions

Thu, 2 Oct 2008 00:45:00 -0400

A fight to keep Jesus' name in prayers at Virginia State Police functions got an "Amen" yesterday from more than a dozen Virginia clergymen.

Prayer service marks end of Ramadan

Thu, 2 Oct 2008 00:08:57 -0400

More than 2,000 Muslims from the Richmond area gathered for yesterday's service. Eid al-Fitr is a day of festivity and gift sharing among family and friends.

2 Street Festival

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20th anniversary party comes to the former 'Harlem of the South'.

Acts release singles to prime audiences for holiday selling D9

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Upcoming wine festivals

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Oct. 3-5 -- Mount Vernon Fall Wine Festival; 16 wineries; 6-9 p.m. each day (Oct. 4 sold out); $30. Information: www.mountvernon.org or (703) 780-2000. Oct. 4 -- Oktoberfest at Lake Anna Winery; 4-8 p.m.; $35 for wine tasting, dinner and entertainment (reservations required). Information: www.lawinery.com or (540) 895-5085. Oct. 5 -- Carytown Wine Festival; noon-6 p.m.; 10 to 13 wineries; $15 advance, $20 at gate, $10 designated driver. Information: www.carytown.org/fwfestival.htm or www.ticketstobuy.com or (804) 794-6700. Oct. 11-12 -- CIAO Italian Wine Festival, Walsingham Academy, Williamsburg; 12 wineries; 11 a.m.-6 p.m.; $12 advance, $15 at gate; nontasters: $5 advance, $8 at gate. Information: www.ciaowilliamsburg.org or (757) 220-5535. Oct. 11-12 -- Virginia Wine & Garlic Festival, Rebec Winery, Amherst; 6 wineries; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. each day; tasting: $18 advance, $25 at gate; general admission: $14/$20. Information: www.rebecwinery.com or (434) 946-5168. Oct. 12 -- Taste of Culpeper Wine Festival; 15 wineries; noon-5 p.m. $10 advance, $15 at gate, $5 designated driver. Information: www.culpeperdowntown.com or (540) 825-4416. Oct. 18-19 -- Town Point Wine Festival, Norfolk; 30-plus wineries; 11 a.m.-6 p.m. each day (wine sampling stops at 4:30); tasting: $30 advance, $35 gate Saturday; $25 advance, $30 gate Sunday. Information: www.festeventsva.org or (757) 441-2345. Oct. 25 -- Powhatan Festival of the Grape; 21 wineries; 11 a.m.-6 p.m.; $20, $10 ages 12 to 20. Information: www.powhatanchamberofcommerce.org or (804) 598-2636. Oct. 25 -- Pick of the Piedmont, Orange; 12 wineries; 11 a.m.-6 p.m.; $10 advance, $15 at gate. Information: (540) 672-5216. Oct. 31 -- Monster Mash at James River Cellars, Washington Highway, Glen Allen; 6-11 p.m.; $14; prizes for best costumes. Information: www.jamesrivercellars.com or (804) 550-7516. Nov. 1-2 -- Heart of Virginia Wine Trail Harvest Passport Weekend; James River Cellars, Cooper Vineyards, Grayhaven Winery, Lake Anna Winery; 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; $10 for passport (includes tasting, munchies at each winery). Information: www.hovawinetrail.com or (804) 550-7516.

Cabo's closes, Strong Hill Dining Co. opens

Thu, 2 Oct 2008 00:06:57 -0400

Cabo's Corner Bistro is gone. Or at least until further notice. Fans of Owen Lane, the chef who made The Track a favorite , can now be found at Strong Hill Dining Company.

Film Clips

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CRITICS' POLL

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Some of the week's highlights

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Calendar

Still Going

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stillgoing Barksdale Theatre at Hanover Tavern, 13181 Hanover Courthouse Road, 282-2620. "Driving Miss Daisy," $35-$38. Through Oct. 26. Barksdale Theatre-Willow Lawn, 1601 Willow Lawn Drive, 282-2620. "The Clean House," $38. Through Nov. 2.

Visual Arts Center Opens "When Janey Comes Marching Home"

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The Visual Arts Center in the Fan recently opened "When Janey Comes Marching Home: Portraits of Women Combat Veterans." The exhibition consists of 40 large-scale photographic portraits and oral histories of female veterans. "Janey" is a collaboration between author-filmmaker Laura Browder and freelance photographer Sascha Pflaeging. "Whenever I shoot portraits, it is important to me to try to stage as little as possible," Pflaeging says. "The portrait should unveil a glimpse of the subject's spirit, how she feels and what might be going through her head." Curator Ashley Kistler says she hopes the exhibition will undermine stereotypes about women in war. Through Dec. 14 at 1812 W. Main St. Open Monday through Friday 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday 1 to 4 p.m. For more information, call (804) 353-0094 or visit www.visarts.org.-- Jo Lord

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Thu, 2 Oct 2008 00:06:53 -0400

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