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‘Old-fashioned’ form of entertainment does not go out of style

Goochland couple offers affordable experience for moviegoers By Erika Wells A dream came true for Goochland resident John Heidel and his wife, Kristina, when they opened one of ten drive-in movie theaters in Virginia in August. Located in Hadensville, about 40 miles from Richmond, the drive-in theater rests on about 10 acres of land, holds [...]

Dominican culture spreads throughout Richmond

A local medical professional helped a non-profit organization rally residents to fight third world poverty By Erika Wells A Richmond doctor traveled to the Dominican Republic in June to spread relief efforts in paradise. Dr. Mark Ryan joined medical professionals and members of the academic community from the Dominican Aid Society of Virginia (DASV) on [...]

The Richmond Christian Youth Theater (CYT) Presents: ‘Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka’

Volunteers perform a musical based on a popular children’s book

By Erika Wells

The show must go on for members of a local after-school theater arts education program.

Severe thunderstorms moving through central Virginia knocked out electricity on opening night of “Willy Wonka,” a production presented by the Richmond Christian Youth Theater (CYT) at the Oates Theater at Collegiate School in Richmond last night.