My little brother is graduating from William & Mary on Sunday and I’m in charge of dinner reservations for Saturday night. The padres want to go somewhere in Newport News…. Help! Any recommendations?

Reminder: Kings 0f Leon is playing ODU’s Constant Center next Monday, April 27 with openers The Walkmen.

I’m a little blown away by these guys—definitely one of the most exciting American rock bands of the past decade.

A perplexing detail of Richmond’s plan? The city won’t sue—or pursue—those who fail or cannot afford to pay (the fees will accrue from sentence to sentence). From what I’ve read of the policy, there seems to be no real incentive for prisoners to comply.

Before: It could have been worse; we’re lucky the plaster was able to protect the delicate, original wood and stone features it obscured for decades.

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Oh yeah. So also appearing at Gene’s fiesta de adios? Tool.

So maybe I’m exaggerating the stupendousness of Norfolk; but certainly not Hell’s Kitchen bouncer Gene (i.e. Best Bouncer Ever).

Change has come to the White House

After months of planning and permitting and researching, we’re so excited to announce the rehabilitation of 42SevenGranby is finally underway!

In case you missed it…

Here’s a fun fact for Virginia Beach residents re: your tax dollars…

It’s true; tomorrow’s going to be another dreary day. But stop crying about it, because The Boot’s got three compelling bands to revive the weekend.

Party Like It’s 1985! The Noblemen’s 80s party tonight at Granby Theater! Wear your best pair o’ Hammer Pants or pegged, ripped Guesses! And tease your freakin’ hair! It’s The Noblemen’s (a local service organization) 80s night. The cover is $20—but it goes to charity. See you there!

STYLE Winter|Spring 2009 // hair | makeup | location | WINK SALON // threads | BAHAMA SHOP | PROVISIONS | SOLE BROTHER // models from the local scene

When first conceiving the fashion pictorial in this issue, SevenCities approached three local musicians to be our models. Why? Mostly it’s because, well, these ladies are smokin’ hot (and have style to spare).