Chew On This Magazine - November 2003

KEEP IT ON YOU

SERIES 1, EPISODE 5 NOVEMBER 2003

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I’m just thankful there are ladies in Richmond freakier than I am.

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CHEW ON THIS Series 1, Episode 5 November 2003 Design Stuart Dwiddle Anthony Harris Jonathan Martin Lander Salzberg Justin Vaughan

EDITORIAL Here at Chew, we have a lot to be thankful for.

We are truly thankful for our advertisers and for the wonderful reception we’ve had from our readers so far.

And I bet you have a lot to be thankful for too.

The real reason you live in Richmond is that you love Richmond. You and I love the fact that it’s so easy to pick on as well.

Despite the oppressive environment surrounding the art/music/bar scene, we always manage to have a good time. Our city council gives us great scandalous gossip to keep us occupied and angst breeds inspiration.

Where else can you live where the city is like a small town. Traffic could not be easier and chances are there’s always an empty bar stool within a few blocks radius.

Most of all, we want to thank everyone who cares about making Richmond a better place.

The ones who may complain about our city, but then find a solution by supporting the existing culture and adding to our future. Thanks. - JM

Contributors Dante Jones Oura RPG Atomizer Chesley McNeil Urban Artifacts Kate Yamashita Brandy Covington Alison Miller Will Carsola Jenna from Need The Gaskets Beau & Sarah Gene Cox Jason Horst Harold from Corner Cafe SaveRichmond.Com Rebekah T. Trae Rideout Matt Hunter Devils Satans Manoli Loupassi VirginiaGhosts.Com Photography Anthony Harris Kirsten Lewis Jonathan Martin Lander Salzberg Justin Vaughan John Yamashita Ad Sales Anthony Harris Jonathan Martin Lander Salzberg John Yamashita Cover Design John Yamashita

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Museums and Galleries 1708 Gallery 319 W. Broad St. 643.1708

Lora Robbins Gallery University of Richmond 289.8276

Agecroft Hall & Gardens 4305 Sulgrave Road.

353.4241

Main St Gallery 1537 W. Main St. 359.3499

Artemis Gallery 1601 W. Main St 353.2676

Marsh Art Gallery University of Richmond 289.8279

Artists Downtown Access 228 W.Broad 644.0100

Maymont 1700 Hampton St. 358.7166

Artspace 6 E. Broad St. 782.8672

Museum of the Confederacy 201 E. Clay St. 648.1861

Astra Gallery 3141 W. Cary St. 257.5467

Orange Door Gallery 12 W. Broad St. 648.7771

Black History Museum 00 Clay St. 780.9093

Richmond History Center 1015 E. Clay St. 649.0711

Brazier Gallery W. Cary St. 359.2787 Chasen Gallery 3554 W. Cary St. 204.1048 Children’s Museum of Richmond 2626 W. Broad St. 470.7010 Corporate and Museum Frame 301 W. Broad St. 643.6858 Cudahy’s Gallery 1314 E. Cary St. 782.1776 Dementi Studios 3851 Springfield Rd. 648.9003 For Art’s Sake Gallery 3451 W. Cary St. 353.8101

Richmond Public Library 101 E. Franklin St. 646.4740 Science Museum of Virginia 2500 W. Broad St. 864.1400 The University of Richmond Museum University of Richmond 289.8276 Upcast Gallery 221 Brook Rd. 225.7171 Uptown Gallery 1305 W. Main St. 353.8343 Virginia Aviation Museum International Airport 236.3622

Hand Workshop Art Center 1812 W. Man St. 353.094

Virginia Holocaust Museum 2000 E. Cary St. 257.5400 Virginia

the Ink Tattoo & Art 1825A W. Main St. 359.4755

Historical Society 428 N. Boulevard 358.4901

John Muir Gallery 6 N. Sixth St. Suite 102 594.0855

Virginia Museum 2800 Grove Ave 340.1400

Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens 1800 Lakeside Ave. 262.9887

Virginia Science Museum 2500 W. Broad St. 864.1400

Library of Virginia 800 E. Broad St. 692.3592

Visual Art Studio 208 W. Broad St. 644.1368 tony@alocalmarket.com

RPG “Thanks for ernie ball guitar strings and thongs.”

We would like to thank...

Richmond, Hustler’s Busty, Rob Sheley, Skillet, John Campbell, Matt Flowers, Schweebles Bread Co., Bob Gorman, Chris McCray, George Greeney, Chris Bopst, Andrea Owens, Chris Milk, Doreen, Kate Bredimus, Cole Buckholtz, Bryan Cox, Wayne Melton, John Yamashita, Chew on This, Pizza Poster(s), Miguel and the Sound of Music, Bill Walker, Erik Larson, Meade Skelton, Gatefold of Tres Hombres, Merkins, Patrick Power, TKO Records, Raven and the Confederate Mack, Rahbras, Lamb of God, Alabama Thunderpussy, Nikki Nova, GWAR, Punchline, Kevin Power, Freakbag the Underage Drug Toilet, Day By Day, Shit the Boy, all those who have drank and rocked with us, Danny Black, Slug and Lettuce, Avail, Jim Beam, Marijuana, Budweiser and the National Football League.

WHAT WERE YOU SAYING? a look into the lyrics of our heros...

There’s a game you wanna play There’s a risk you would like to take But words can’t change what you feel inside There’ll be no going back from here I’m scared it’ll lead to tears Patience, boy, and I will decide If your kiss is sweet enough If I wanna feel your touch You should know I can read your mind If the deal is worth the pain If you just won’t die of shame I am tempted to try If you taste this fruit forbidden to eat You can drink this wine from a love so deep I dance for you Let you come within If you swear to me that it ain’t no sin There’s a world you wanna know There’s a place you wanna go Take your time and love will delight There’re wonders everywhere Their mysteries to share Be gentle, boy, and it will be alright

Can you name the band?

And, what year did it come out?

Win free stuff...

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last month’s song was “swingin” by low

I would like to give thanks for all the incredible friends I have here in RVA! They have never failed me or this band.

It doesn’t seem to matter how many times we ask for help or even how big a favor we ask, somebody always steps up to deliver [and usually above and beyond what was requested]. The support has been nothing short of mind-blowing. I could go on for hours about all the other things I am thankful for but somehow they all seem to pale in comparison to the people who have helped us get to this point.

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I am thankful for many things. First of all, I’m thankful that my family and I are in good health.

I’m thankful for joy, and for being in a position (Broadcast Meteorologist) where I can spread that joy to others through my weather forecast. I’m thankful that, this year we only received one hurricane in central Virginia, and with all the widespread damage, not a lot of people were hurt. I am thankful for life and love, and the ability to service and worship freely.

I’m thankful that the Philadelphia Eagles are getting back on track. There are so many things I’m thankful for...like my wife and kids for putting up with a dreamer like me.

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“I’m thankful that, this year we only received one hurricane in central Virginia and with all the wide spread damage, not a lot of people were hurt.”

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YAMASHITA

I’m thankful for my life in Palestine.

What a great experience to live and work here. Fetoosch. The people I have met are amazing. Fetoosch. Oh yeah and my family and friends at home.

Megaplexes + the byrd Byrd Theatre

(804) 353-9911 > 2908 West Cary Street

Carmike 10

(804) 897-0888 > 1100 Alverser Drive

Commonwealth 20

(804) 744-2600 > 5001 Commonwealth

Crossings Cinema

(804) 458-0555 > 5246 Oaklawn Blvd.

Ethyl IMAX Dome & Planetarium (804) 864-1400 Science Museum of VA 2500 W. Broad Street

Regal Chester Cinemas

(804) 796-5911 > 13025 Jefferson Davis Highway

Regal Short Pump 14

(804) 360-0947 > 11650 West Broad Street

Regal Southpark Cinema 6

(804) 526-8100 > 374 Southpark Mall

Regal Virginia Center 20

(804) 261-5411 > 10091 Jeb Stuart Pkwy

Regal Westhampton Theatre

(804) 288-9007 > 5706 Grove Avenue

UA Chesterfield Town Center

(804) 379-7800 > 11500 Midlothian Turnpike

UA West Tower

(804) 270-7111 > 8998 West Broad Street

BRANDY

I’m thankful for my South Side upbringing, motorcyles, and shotguns. I’m very, very thankful for my big bosoms and the non-cuddling, g-spot finding men.

ALISON OF TABOO

“I thank him for handcuffs and Hustler and make your own dildo. Phone sex and fetish and the hookers on Broad.”

Sex. Well what did you expect? It’s fun, it’s great exercise, it passes the time, and it makes me money. So every Thanksgiving when I sit down in front of my turkey and bow my head to thank the good lord for everything he’s provided, I never forget to give sex a mention. Sometimes I even get more specific with it, thanking him for certain sexual experiences, partners, or toys.

For example, I thank him for the first person I had sex with. He was a great boyfriend and positive that he knew everything about sex since he had had it once before. He helped me out with comments such as “you’re moving around too much.” Good times. I thank him for the last person I had sex with. Nice sweaty heart-attack inducing sex before nice cuddly post-sex.

I thank him for the platinum vibe. Solid metal, whisper quiet, and almost too powerful to handle. Almost. I thank him for that position where I’m on my back with my legs together over a boy’s shoulder. because, come on, that’s just good. i thank him for porn and for such heros and heroines as chloe, bobby vitale, and tera patrick. I thank him for strippers. God understands what a good beer, a good friend, and a good-looking naked girl dancing for dollars means to me.

I thank him for Taboo. Spending my working hours helping soon to be cross-dressers pick out the perfect stockings is just part of the most rewarding career I could have chosen. I thank him for handcuffs and Hustler and Make Your Own Dildo. Phone sex and fetish and the hookers on broad. And finally, I thank him for the orgasm. Remember sex when you say your prayers this Thanksgiving. Let god know you appreciate it as much as you do. And then after your dinner, go have some. He’ll appreciate that extra effort to prove your sincerity and you’ll enjoy it too. Just remember to be thankful for condoms.

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We are thankful for beer, girls, gettin’ shit done, and girls.

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I’m thankful for my boyfriend, french fries, rollercoasters, asian food and the fab five for helpin’ a brother out!!!!

THE GASKETS

BEAU AND SARAH

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I awake each morning thankful to be alive...thankful that I am healthy (as far as I know) and thankful for my family. I am thankful for the people with whom I work, and that our efforts have been so well received in Richmond. It is the luck of the draw, no doubt, because I know of no reason that I am entitled to any of this good fortune. I am also keenly aware that it can all change on a moments notice, or perhaps with no notice at all. Each year when Thanksgiving comes we are so fortunate to have good times together and perhaps we, more than most, are aware of the many who do not have much to be thankful for. They are on our news every day. I hope that if my life changes for the worse, and there are no guarantees that it won’t, I will have the grace to accept it and remain thankful for all the good years that went before. If God blesses some more than others (and that is more a matter of philosophy than fact) then I have been the beneficiary of exceeding mercy.

So there!

“I am thankful for the people with whom I work, and that our efforts have been so well received in Richmond.�

“I’m most grateful that I eat food on a regular basis and that I have a decent band to play with.”

ON JAS ON AND

OF JAS NS THE VACATIO

For over 2 years people have been going to Out Of Bounds every Thursday night to listen to this Elvis Costello / David Bowie inspired musician play through the clanging of glasses and plates. Jason, one of the former members of SuperComp, can be seen solo with nothing but a microphone and an acoustic guitar, or with his new band Jason and the Vacations, on any given night of the week. Raised by a music-teaching mother and a guitar strumming father, it was inevitable that this very talented young man would find solace through music. “I just picked up the guitar one day and started playing,“ remembers Jason. By age sixteen note and chord exploration became a serious devotion to the craft totally self taught.

“I’m most grateful that I eat food on a regular basis and that I have a decent band to play with.” Unfortunately, as funny as that might sound, thousands of musicians give up music because meals become less frequent the more they pursue their career.

Luckily for Jason there are enough people who recognize his talent and reward him with paying gigs.

- Jason Horst of Jason and the Vacations

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804-358-8865

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“The sauce was my way to cope with the trials and tribulations of youth.”

Harold, owner of the Corner Café and founder of the The Heat Seekers, a club for hot sauce lovers.

By joining the club you get one bottle of imported hot sauce a month and a “We Seek The Heat” tee shirt with the logo. Plus, they meet every month at the Corner Café to cleanse their palates with peppers instead of wine.

I am thankful for this club, it shows my love for the spicy side of life. Richmond has a lot of people who share this feeling.

Great Food and Live Entertainment

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Sauces I am thankful for: It’s a toss up between Wet Fart & Pecker Power, and Final Answer. This one is no joke and whoever stole it from the Corner – I hope your asshole is still raw!!

I am thankful for just being Harold and being allowed to be doing the things that I enjoy. No one could do what I do alone, so I am very thankful for the people around me, you know who you are.

Also, I am thankful for my wife Dee, who lets me be me, thanks pumpkin.

Monday - Saturday 4:30pm - 2:00am The Banquet Room Available for Rent

203 N. Lombardy Street 804.353.9280

“I’m most thankful that Richmond has the ability to surprise me all the time.”

Don Harrison I’m thankful that so many people have responded and signed our ‘open letter’.

They’ve put their names on the line in the hopes that things can somehow get better around here. It’s easy to be cynical and to disengage yourself from your community in a quest to be ‘cool’. It’s much harder to stand up and fight for a larger purpose and to do it in a positive way that tries to engage others.

Andrew Beaujon I’m thankful for Brunswick stew, Roy’s Big Burgers, Hanover tomatoes, and Buzz and Ned’s. I’m thankful for people like Don Harrison and my wife, Ewa, who’ve given most of their spare time since this past June to try and help the local music scene just because they care. I’m thankful for free Wi-Fi at RIC and Duckpin bowling at Plaza. And finally, I’m thankful I live in a town where Jimmy Blackford is a pillar of the community.

Eva Beaujon I’m most thankful that Richmond has the ability to surprise me all the time. From the incredible buildings I’ve never noticed before, to the great bars and restaurants, to the galleries, to the neat events and creative people who are working to bring out the best in this city. Thank you.

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[ September 2003

[Ms. Information - “Mercury is the only metal that is liquid at room temperature.”]

“I am most grateful for life, love, libido, and ability to finally relate with others through my words.”

Connecticut is the hometown for this Chew writer and photographer. After living in Los Angeles, South Florida, and studying in Brasil and Belize, she has found a comfort zone in Richmond. “As young as I can remember I never quite fit in,” recalls Rebekah. “My parents always referred to me as the little dancer because my approach to life and wardrobe never quite fit the norm of society.” Although being raised in an artistic home was familiar to her, Rebekah had a hard time meeting others that she could relate to. She attended a magnet school for high school, where she majored in the arts, both fine and performance, and was finally able to express herself freely without and without hesitation.

“I remember my first kiss. My first boyfriend was in eighth grade. I didn’t have another boyfriend until I was 19,” chuckles Rebekah who now writes a monthly column on sex and dating. “In college I finally grew breasts and my face discovered homeostasis with my exaggerated lips and eyes. Boys eventually noticed something that I hadn’t ever noticed before.” She began taking writing classes from incredible professors and sex lessons from less incredible suiters around the same time. “I just love being able to find the humor in this strange and often awkward ritual of dating. There are a thousands things she is grateful for, but for Rebekah, when it comes to life right now, “I am most grateful for life, love, libido, and ability to finally relate with others through my words.”

- Rebekah Trachtenburg, Sex and the Sexes Columnist

AlleyKatz 10 Walnut Alley • Richmond VA. 23233 804-643-2816

NOVEMBER 1- HEAD ROC, MACHETRES, 1905, with the FIRST LADIES DJ COLLECTIVE 1- WAG: 60s and 70s garage and soul 2- PLANAR PULSE (members of 302 Acid), GEL-SOL, CRISTAL (R. Donne of LaBradford) 3- BAZHENA, SEA RAY 4- REBECCA GATES (of the Spinanes), CHRIS BROKAW (of Come, the New Year) 5- NEW MODEL ARMY, DJ STEVE EP of FYM Productions 6- PREFUSE 73, DABRYE, BEANS 7- BRITISH SEA POWER, PHASER, THE CASSETTES 7- DOLLHOUSE: new wave dance night 8- MOUSETRAP: DC’s brit-pop dance night 8- CORRUPTION w/ DJ Aaron Hedges 9- THE WRENS, +/- (mem. of Versus) 10- THE DIRTBOMBS, THE SIGHTS, THE QUAILS 11- TEN BENSON, OFFICER MAY 12- THE HEAVENLY STATES, SOUTH CONGRESS (ex Regulator Watts) 13- SUGAR CULT, STORY OF THE YEAR, JACKSON 14- THE TWILIGHT SINGERS (feat. Greg Dulli) 14- QUEERCORE DC: DC’s only queer punk dance night 15- ATMOSPHERE with MR. DIBBS, MICRANOTS, BROTHER ALI, DEEJAYBIRD, ODDJOBS 15- BLISS: indie pop dance night 16- CROOKED FINGERS, AZURE RAY, DAVID DONDERO 17- PHANTOM PLANET, BEN LEE 18- BROADCAST, MANITOBA 19- MOTHERTONGUE: women’s spoken word 20- MONDO GENERATOR, BAD WIZARD 21- SHAKEDOWNS, HIGH SCHOOL HELL CATS 21- GUILTY PLEASURES: synthpop dance night with DJ Swank 23- DIRT BIKE ANNIE, ARABY 24- VENDETTA RED 25- ALIX OLSON: spoken word performance, PAMELA MEANS 26- TONE, MONO, MASERATI 28- METROPOLITAN, THE HURRICANE LAMPS, TIM & PAUL (of Mendoza Line) (Bread for the City benefit) 28- GIRL FRIDAY: First Ladies DJ Collective dance night 29- BEAUTY PILL, GARLAND OF HOURS, MEDICATIONS 29- RIGHT ROUND: 80s British alt-pop w/ DJ Lil’ E

NOVEMBER 1- STARLITE MINTS W/ LAGUARDIA SUPERCOMP 2- NETWORKS OPEN MIC NIGHT DJ BATTLE 3- SUPERSUCKERS W/ SUPA GROUP HEATH HAYNES & THE CRYING SHAMES 6- HOTWATER MUSIC W/ STATIC LULLABY LAWRENCE ARMS THESE ARMS ARE SNAKES 7- SAINT DIABLO CUT THE ARCHITECTS HAND PYNE HALCYON DAYS 8- MODERN GROOVE SYNDICATE W/ UNDR8ED 11 CAPTURED BY ROBOT W/ ROCK-BOT SPECIAL GUEST 12- STINKING LIZAVETA W/ ZUZUKITON SPECIAL GUESTS 14- PHOENIX THORN W/ UNHINGED SPECIAL GUESTS 15- KILL HANNAH W/ SPECIAL GUEST 18- PROJECT/OBJECT 22 YEARS OF FRANK ZAPPA FEAT: IKE WILLIS NAPOLEON MURPHY BROCK DON PRESTON 21- SOUTHERN CULTURE ON THE SKIDS WITH SPECIAL GUEST 22- ”SEED IS” CD RELEASE W/ ONE DJ ABBA ANBESA 26- RAVENOUS MUNKZ W/ SPECIAL GUESTS 28- DOUG CLARKS HOT NUTS W/ AGENTS OF THE SUN 30- BILLY TALENT W/ SPITAVALVE SPECIAL GUEST DECEMBER 4- ANTIBALIS AFROBEAT ORCHESTRA W/ SPECIAL GUEST 7- COUNT THE STARS W/ THE EARLY NOVEMBER SPECIALGUESTS 9- YELLOWCARD W/ MATCHBOX ROMANCE, ACCEPTANCE, MAXINE 13- ELECTRIC FRANKINSTIEN W/ STRAP-ONS DEVILTONES SPECIAL GUEST

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Nov. 1 Brand New, Hot Rod Circuit, Eisley, Orange Island Aug. 1 A Perfect Circle Nov. 2 Monty Python Flying Circus - Eric Idle Pygmy Love Nov. 4 Slayer, Hatebreed, ArchCircus Enemy, Epoxy 2 DADA Nov. 5 Rooney, The Sounds, Keane Some Odd Sense Nov. 7 Keller Williams Nov. 8 The6No Talent CradShow, le oMock f FiltHeroic, h, KilAlmost lswitcAlways h Engage Nov. 9 Puddle of Mudd, Smile Empty Soul Shadows Fall, Sworn Enemy Nov. 11 Saves The Day, Taking Back Sunday, Moneen 13 S noo p Do&gThe g Full Effect, From Autumn Nov. 12 Alkaline Trio, Reggie a special guest to Ashes,with No Motiv 15 Nickel Nov. 14 Deftones, PoisonCreek The Well with a Special Guest Nov. 15 Thursday, Thrice,Society Coheed & 16 Twiztid, 1, Cambria Marz Nov. 16 Wayne Wonder, Kidd with Effect a special guest 17 Reggie andWalker The Full Nov. 17 Soul Brains aka Bad Brains, Murphy’s Law, Red Tape Midtown, My Chemical Romance Nov. 20 Something Corporate, Senses FailMae, RX Bandits Nov. 21 .3819 Special with Traveler a special guest Blues Nov. 22 Dark Star Orchestra Pete Francis of Dispatch Nov. 25 Three Days Grace, Cauterize with a special guest *** This show has been postponed Nov. 26 Jason Mraz, Graham Colton, Tristan Prettyman until the Fall - New date to be announced soon *** Nov. 29 Third Eye Blind, Billy Talent 21 Marilyn Manson Nov. 30 Hilary Duff with a special guest

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with a special guest 30th Anniversary Tour

NOVEMBER 1 - Stone’s Stew (jazz) 3 - Devil’s Workshop Big Band 4 - Scott Burton 4-Tet (jazz) 5 - Kelli Strawbridge Quartet (jazz) 6 - TBA 7 - Daydream (bluegrass, jazz, contemporary rock) 8 - Sambaiosis (brazilian jazz) 10 - Devil’s Workshop Big Band 11 - Taylor Barnett Group (jazz) 12 - Darius Jones’ TRICK 13 - Pennyshaker (rock & funk) 14 - Stone’s Stew (jazz) 15 - Josh Walker Quartet (jazz)

17 - Devil’s Workshop Big Band 18 - Scott Burton 4-Tet (jazz) 19 - Mark Lomanno (jazz) 20 - Daydream (bluegrass, jazz, contemporary rock) 21 - Sambaiosis (Brazilian jazz) 22 - John Winntet (jazz) 24 - Devil’s Workshop Big Band 25 - The Switch (jazz) 26 - JAD Trio (jazz) 27 - CLOSED 28 - John Winntet (jazz) 29 - Joe Scott Band (jazz)

SHOW VENUES Alley Katz 10 Walnut Alley • 643-2816 http://alleykatz99.tripod.com Nanci Raygun 929 W. Grace St. • 353.4263 www.nanciraygun.com 11/01 Cypress Hill w/ BROCK 11/01 Guster w/ Kathleen Edwards 11/03 Shelby Lynne w/ Anna Montgomery 11/06 KMFDM featuring Pig w/ Bile 11/07 Badly Drawn Boy w/ Leona Naess 11/08 Keller Williams 11/08 Blink-182 w/ Bubba Sparxxx & The Kinison 11/08 Yeah Yeah Yeahs w/ Tall Boys 11/11 Alkaline Trio w/ Reggie & The Full Effect, From Autumn to Ashes, No Motiv 11/12 Saves The Day & Taking Back Sunday w/ Moneen 11/13 Saves The Day & Taking Back Sunday w/ Moneen 11/14 Galactic w/ Benevento Russo Duo 11/15 Galactic w/ Louque 11/16 Poi Dog Pondering w/ Abra Moore 11/18 Gillian Welch & David Rawlings 11/19 Soul Brains featuring HR Dr. Know Darryl Jenifer Earl Hudson w/ Murphy’s Law & Red Tape 11/20 Thrice & Thursday w/ Coheed & Cambria 11/21 Dark Star Orchestra 11/22 Millencolin w/ Senses Fail & Matchbook Romance 11/22 The X-ecutioners Z-Trip Rahzel Jazzy Jay The Spooks 11/23 Le Tigre w/ Out Hud & Aspera 11/24 Billy Bragg Lester Chambers Steve Earle The Nightwatchman (Tom Morello) 11/25 Jason Mraz w/ Graham Colton & Tristan Prettyman 11/26 Drive-By Truckers 11/27 Third Eye Blind 11/28 Brian Setzer Orchestra Christmas Extravaganza 11/29 Medeski, Martin & Wood

McCormack’s Irish Pub 12 N. 18th Street • 648.1003 http://www.mccormacksirishpub.com Emilio’s Tapas Bar 1847 W. Broad St. • 359-1224 Boulevard Deli 5218 West Broad St. • 282-9333 The Canal Club 1545 E. Cary St. • 643-2582 http://www.thecanalclub.com OUT OF TOWN Black Cat 1811 14th St. NW DC • 202-667-7960 www.blackcatdc.com 9:30 Club 815 V St. NW DC • 202-3-930-930 www.930.com The Nation 1015 Half St. SE DC • 202-554-1500 www.primacycompanies.com/nation/ The Norva 317 Monticello Ave. • Norfolk, VA 757-627-4500 • www.thenorva.com The Boathouse 119 Park Ave. • Norfolk, VA 757-625-1445 • www.cellardoor.com/boat Hooplas 5760 N. Hampton Blvd. • VA Beach, VA 757-460-2100 • www.hooplas.com

929 W. Grace St. • 353-4263 www.nanciraygun.com 11/04 the dirty fingers, tennessee beat (Norway), the run around (va beach)- 10pm 11/05 cruxshadows (dancing ferret), in tenebris- 10pm 11/06 science of yabra, tba- all ages, 5pm 11/08 prom queen, feable wiener (doghouse records), sunday driver (doghouse records), hindsight 20/20- all ages, 5pm 11/09 down to nothing, internal affairs (ca), stand and fight (ca), cast aside- all ages, 5pm 11/12 kudzu wish (nc), cinemechanica (ga), nation gaddy, tba- all ages, 6pm 11/14 treephort, 33 west, tba- all ages, 5pm 11/15 atomatron, escape man, order of the dying orchid- 18+ 10pm 11/16 mad happy, tba- all ages, 5pm 11/17 broadcast, prefuse 73, tba- all ages, 5pm 11/19 pansy division, tba- 18+, 9pm 11/20 q and not u, a new dawn fades, forget cassettes, 302 acid- all ages, 5pm richmatic- 18+, 10pm 11/28 landing, tba- 18+, 9pm 11/29 flatbush (ca), tba- 18+, 10pm

Peabodys 209 21th St. • VA Beach, VA 757-422-6212 www.peabodysvirginiabeach.com Tokyo Rose 2171 Ivy Rd • Charlottesville, VA 804-295-ROSE http://members.tripod.com/~sushirock/ Jaxx 6355 Rolling Rd. • West Springfield, VA 703-569-5940 • www.jaxxroxx.com The Ottobar 2549 N. Howard St. • Baltimore, MD 410-662-0069 • www.theottobar.com The Sidebar 218 E. Lexington St. • Baltimore, MD 410-659-4130 • www.sidebartavern.com

BRUNCH The Border Chophouse and Bar Cafe Diem

WEEKLY STUFF Mon

Devil’s Workshop - Bogart’s Information Technology - Chopstix Sushi Heaven - Sticky Rice Open-Mic Night - Cafe Diem

Tues

Bootscooter - Babes DJ Williams - Cafe Diem Modern Groove Syndicate - Cary St. Cafe Pat O’Brien - Easy Street Havana Sons - Emilio’s Terry Murphy Trio - Hard Shell

Wed

Special Ed & the Short Bus - Cary St. Cafe Hump Day - Corner Cafe 9:55 Club Comedy Show - Chugger’s Stars of the Millennium - Halo Princess Complex - Rare Olde Times

Thurs

Wax Museum - Nanci Raygun MC Showcase - Chopstix Open Mic Night - Crossroads Deep House Music - Emilio’s Open Mic Night - Puddn’ Heads Hip Hop House Party - Richbrau Frequency Party - Sauce Steve Mabry - Taphouse

Fri

Mikemetic - Hardshell DJ Rick Danger - Cosmpolitan Cheers - Browns Island DJ Will and Kjell - Europa The Reflex - Godfrey’s [1st & 3rd Fri only] ComedySportz Improv - Comedy Alley Stand-up Comedians - Comedy Zone Friday Night House Music - Sauce

Sat

Mikemetic - Hardshell Martini Lounge - Thai Room DJ Rick Danger - Cosmpolitan DJ Will and Kjell - Europa Andy, Cindy and Thensome - Rare Olde Times Paul Walton & Tommy Clark - Taphouse

Sun

Dragshow - Babe’s [1st sunday only] Neighbor’s Appreciation - Corner Cafe S.I.N. Night - Richbrau Piedmont Souprize - Southern Culture

The Corner Cafe Easy Street Cafe The Hill Cafe Joe’s Inn Metro Grill Millie’s Sidewalk Cafe Southern Culture Strawberry Street Cafe

LATE NIGHT 3rd Street Diner 4th Street Cafe Bandito’s Capital Ale House Cafe Diem Easy Street Cafe Joe’s Inn Sidewalk Cafe Star-lite

KARAOKE! Mon - Emilio’s, Penny Lane, Potter’s Pub, Shenanigans Tues - Sticky Rice, Caddy’s Wed - Bandito’s, Babe’s, Bottom Line, Caddy’s, Shamrock Pub, Theresa’s Italian Villa Thurs - Chuggers, Bottoms Up, Brandermill Inn, Caddy’s, Sideline Cafe, Theresa’s Italian Villa, Visions Dance Club Fri - Daddio’s Grille, Shamrock Pub Sat - Break Time Sports Bar Sun - Break Time Sports Bar, Caddy’s

Listings

THE LIST. 3rd Street Diner 218 East Main Street • 788-4750

Comedy Club 109 S. 12th St. • 643-5653

Mulligan’s in the Fan 1323 W. Main St. • 353-8686

4th Street Cafe 9 North 4th Street • 648-2838

The Comedy Zone 6233 Staplesmill Rd. • 262-9652

McCormacks Irish Pub 12 N. 18th Street • 648-1003 http://www.mccormacksirishpub.com

After Six 1708 E. Main St. • 780-2344 Avalon 2619 W. Main St. • 353-9709 Babes 3166 W. Cary St. • 355-9330 Baja Bean Co. 1520 W. Main St. • 257-5445 Bandito’s 2905 Patterson Ave. • 354-9999 www.banditosburritolounge.com Barcode 6 E. Grace St. • 648-2040 Bogart’s Back Room 203 N. Lombardy St. • 353-9280 Bottom Line 1814 E. Main St. • 644-5944 Bottoms Up Pizza 1700 Dock St. • 644-4400 Breakers 9127 W. Broad St. • 270-1461 Brown’s Island S. 7th St. • 643.2826 The Border Chophouse and Bar 1501 W. Main St. • 355-2907 Buddy’s Place 325 N. Robinson St. • 355-3701 www.buddysplace.net Buffalo Wild Wings 7801 W. Broad St. • 672-8732 The Corner Cafe 800 N. Cleveland • 355-1954 Catch 22 1718 E. Main St. • 343-1560 Cafe Diem 600 N. Sheppard St. • 353-2500 The Canal Club 1545 E. Cary St. • 643-2582 Cary Street Cafe 2631 W. Cary St. • 353-7445 Chopstix 3129 W. Cary St. • 358-7027 Comedy Alley 7115 Staples Mill Rd. • 266-9377

Commercial Taphouse 111 N. Robinson St. • 359-6544 Crossroads 217 W. Cary St. • 643-2060 Curbside Cafe 2525 W. Hanover St. • 355-7008 Chuggers 900 W. Franklin St. • 353-8191 Cosmopolitan 3156 W. Cary St. • 355-5527 Capital Ale House 623 E. Main St. • 643-2537 The Doghouse 1719 E. Main St. • 644-3004 Easy Street Cafe 2401 W. Main St. • 355-1198 Europa 1409 E. Cary St. • 643-0911 www.europarichmond.com

Mamma ‘Zu 501 S. Pine St. • 788-4205 The Nanci Raygun 929 W. Grace St. • 353-4263 O’Briensteins 1548 E. Main St. • 648-6271 Out of Bounds 2701 W. Broad St. • 355-7390 Penny Lane Pub 207 N. 7th Street • 780-1682 Poe’s Pub 2706 E. Main St. • 500-7856 Rare Old Times 10602 Patterson Ave. • 750-1346 Richbrau Brewing Company 1214 E. Cary St. • 644-3018 Richie’s Pacific Grill 1847 W. Broad St. • 359-1224

Godfrey’s 308 E. Grace St. • 648-3957

Sauce at the Pizza Place 1727 E. Main St. • 343-1300

Halo 119 N. 18th St. • 783-2608

Secrets in the City 2001 E. Franklin St. • 343-1617

Have a Nice Day Cafe 11 S. 18th St. • 771-1700

Sidewalk 2101 W. Main St. • 358-0645

Hard Shell Cafe 1411 E. Cary St. • 643-2333

Sine Irish Pub 1327 E. Cary St. • 649-7767

Hill Cafe 2800 E. Broad St. • 648-0360 www.thehillcafe.com

Southern Culture 2229 W. Main St. • 355-6939

Ipanema 917 W. Grace • 213-0170 Joe’s Inn 205 N. Shields Ave. • 355-2282

Strawberry Street Cafe 421 N. Strawberry St. • 353-6860 Sticky Rice 2232 W. Main St. • 358.7870

Legend Brewery 321 W. Seventh St. • 232-8871

Star-Lite 2600 W. Main St. • 254-2667 www.starlitediningandlounge.com

Main Street Beer Company 1911 W. Main St. • 358-9620

Tiki Bob’s Cantina 110 N. 18th St. • 644-9091

Metro Grill 301 N. Robinson St. • 353-4453

The Tobacco Company 1201 E. Cary St. • 782-9555

Millie’s 2603 E. Main St. • 643-5512

Tonic 14 North 18th St. • 648-4300

Mojo’s 733 Cary St. • 355-7372

Wildcats 9 North 17th Street

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I am thankful for jobless beer enthusiasts, my copy of fletch, prank calls, late night cinemax, lottery lines at 7-11, smart alecks, sweet valley high novels, the cougar, bettin’ your sweet ass, and being every girls worst nightmare. I am thankful for an overrated sense of humor, a modicum of hopeless romanticism. I am also thankful for my winning smile and cheese...and crazy bitches.

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“I am thankful for an overrated sense of humor, a modicum of hopeless romanticism. I am also thankful for my winning smile and cheese...and crazy bitches.�

WADI “I am just grateful to have had the opportunity to contribute to my own city.”

Wadi (wad’.i.) n. any channel, river, or stream that only exists for a certain period of time during intense rainfall.

Finally, a definition for a rather undefinable publication. The man behind the newsprint is Matthew Hunter, a 24 year old Minnesota born civil libertarian. Matt, who describes himself as the “all purpose cleaner” at Wadi does a little bit of everything to ensure that the paper hits the readers hands twice a month. As a hopeful creative writing/ English graduate from VCU, pending a credit dispute, Matt created Wadi to provide Richmond with an alternative to The Times-Dispatch and Style Weekly. Within two weeks of conception, the first issue was delivered.

The publication has come a tremendous way from April 15th, 2003. The layout and design is stronger, and after downsizing from a staff of 57 to 10, the writing and organization improved as well. Unfortunately, according to a press release dated Monday October 20th, 2003 Wadi is ceasing its distribution. People from Charlottesville to Richmond to Virginia Beach will be unable to pick up a Wadi anywhere. If the magazine accrued no debt, the staff was reliable and efficient, and advertising was flourishing, why no more Wadi?

Matt’s only response is, “I am just grateful to have had the opportunity to contribute to my own city.”

- Matt Hunter, 24, owner of Wadi

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Skid Marks, One-Eyed Wonder, King Pat, The Goblin, Clean Bobby, The Artist, Firework Neill and Crazy-Eyed Burnett...

We would like to thank friends, family, jesus, pbr, and big booty ho’s.

Playas Advice I desperately want my friend’s girlfriend.

It’s not that I am looking for a relationship, just a discreet hook-up. I think she has been flirting with me and I want it so bad.

-No Relief in Richmond (a) Love is a four-letter word. Chicks do not dig this coming from a guy that they’re not already bent into knots about.

Getting that word out of you should be a battle for her, and it’s the battle that holds her interest. If you say the four letter word, then she’s won without even fighting, and you’re a sissy pushover, and she’s on to the next challenge. You’re in the power seat because you’re forbidden fruit. (b) If you tell her she’s beautiful, you should frame it in a subtle way, and make the comment that you want to tell her this, but you’re sure she hears it from her boyfriend all the time. (c) If you make moves around the boyfriend, be prepared for a rabbit punch, and/or making a scene which will disturb her. A true girlfriend stealer is a fisherman... put out the bait, and lure them in. If you force the matter in front of the boyfriend, it’s an all or nothing ploy, and she may not like it. Lure her into making the choices that you want, don’t push her into things.

-The Playa

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I am proud of the fact that the City’s financial health has improved during my time on the Council. I have been fortunate enough to serve at a time of huge economic growth and development. The City is experiencing a rebirth economically, and I have enjoyed participating in that.

I am excited about the developments on the waterfront. I believe that in the long term, the economic vitality of the downtown area is connected to how we exploit this resource.

The river and its beauty in many ways sells itself. The Brown’s Island project has great promise for additional office, residential and retail space. More and more people are moving back to the City, it is an exciting time.

MANOLI LOUPASSI

“I am proud of the fact that the City’s financial health has improved during my time on the Council.”

BOBBIE

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“...as a child I began to question everything and look at the world in a different light.�

I am thankful for all of the paranormal encounters I have been fortunate enough to experience. This is what first made me start researching the paranormal. As a result of my experiences as a child I began to question everything and look at the world in a different light.

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