As construction continues on the new McGlothlin Wing, the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts is reinstalling galleries and bringing artworks out of storage....

Chris Brown receives ‘extremely favorable’ report

Winfrey to announce Friday show will end in 2011

VIRGINIA BEACH The aquatic life of Virginia past, present and maybe-could-have-been gets a fancy new home Saturday when the Virginia Aquarium & Marine...

Taylor Swift, Lady Antebellum win 2 early CMAs

Not only did she turn out one of the pluckiest “Saturday Night Live” hosting stints in recent memory (her Shakira parody was dead-on hilarious),...

Chris Brown and Rihanna are seemingly testing fans’ loyalty with dueling specials airing Friday night.

Nicolas Cage’s father, August Coppola, dead at 75

‘Waste Not Want Not’ Opening reception: 6 to 8 p.m. today. Free and open to the public; exhibit is on view through August. Where: Valentine...

For many of us, the history of the Great Depression is just that—a past learned through history books and passed down through family stories. ...

Interactive displays and exhibits detail the nocturnal world of bats. Where: Science Museum of Virginia, 2500 W. Broad St., Richmond When: Through Jan....

If you see bats as stealthy, nerve-jangling night creatures that inhabit caves, attics and other creepy places, you’re not alone.  But the Science...

LOS ANGELES (AP)—Michael Jackson fans around the world readied for the singer’s last bow Tuesday in a film that captures rehearsals for his...

Want to see one of the original copies of the Declaration of Independence without leaving Richmond? Then you might want to head to the Virginia Historical...

POP CULTURE BLOG: Bon Jovi to tour in 2010; D.C. included

Dying to have a little fun in Carytown?  Head over Saturday, and you’ll have plenty of company. No promise you’ll find prom-date material,...

Mechanical issues and a gloomy forecast played a part in canceling the Warbirds on Revue air show scheduled at the Dinwiddie Airport this weekend. ...

Garth Brooks says he’s coming out of retirement

Polarizing and controversial historical figure John Brown is the subject of a new exhibition at the Virginia Historical Society. The exhibit, “John...

There’s more to Richmond’s Original Italian Street Festival than the street itself. That’s a good thing, since this year’s festival...

There’s nothing quite like an old-fashioned Asian bazaar to remind you that variety really is the spice of life. And life is grand indeed when you...

Everything you’ve heard about U2’s stage and the production of its 360º Tour is not an exaggeration. It’s massive and breathtaking...

Thousands of people will step back in time this weekend as they converge on downtown Richmond for one of the mid-Atlantic’s largest street festivals. ...

If you go What: Second Street Festival When: Saturday noon to 10 p.m.; Sunday noon to 6 p.m.  Where: Second Street in Jackson Ward Admission: Free...

Will and Jada Pinkett Smith to host Nobel concert

FRONT ROYAL The Skyline Drive specializes in solitude mixed with pulse-racing exhilaration. You can get that three ways as autumn colors come alive across...

A standing bear is usually just curious, not threatening. Bears prefer to keep their distance from humans. Help them by making noise. Walking with the...

Today is opening day of the State Fair of Virginia’s 11-day run, and the welcome mat is out at the new location, The Meadow Event Park, 1 mile east...

Ashley Hamilton, Macy Gray tossed from ‘Dancing’