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Living without a cure: Lisa Sims on surviving breast cancer

Nearly 10 years ago, Lisa Sims found out that her mother’s cancer had returned. Several months later, Lisa found that that she herself had breast cancer. Lisa talks about her remarkable journey, the invaluable help of Massey Cancer Center, and losing her mother.

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The Dictator: A-wha?

Mildly funny, semi-pointedly rude, sorta ironic, blessedly short.

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Maharaja exhibit now open at the VMFA

A new exhibit showcases some of the treasures of India, with over 200 objects occupying ten galleries at the VMFA. The museum is the only city on the east coast to host the traveling exhibit, and a princess from India was in town to help launch it.

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PHOTOS: Dominion Riverrock

Over 65,000 people attended this year’s Dominion Riverrock festival. Because of that number, the three-day outdoor sports and river life event, held annually on Brown’s Island and Historic Tredegar, has now become the largest outdoor sports and music festival in the country. Here are photos from this year’s event

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The Bopst Show: PARTY (Episode 200)

It’s the 200th episode of the Bopst Show! Sound the fanfare! Blow the horns! Listen to this weird Japanese cover of Queen songs!

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Barksdale and Theatre IV join to create Virginia Repertory Theatre

Two of the area’s leading theaters have announced that they will be merging. What economic impact will they have, and just how important are these theater companies to Central Virginia?

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Check the Rhyme: Reflecting on MCA and the legacy of the Beastie Boys

On May 4th the Beastie Boy’s Adam Yauch, aka MCA, died from cancer. Here are some reflections from the Richmond hip hop community on the impact of the Beastie Boys and MCA.

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Capital! Style, May

Sometimes the weekdays are long, but as soon as the clock strikes 5:00 on Friday afternoon, freedom awaits! This edition of Capital! Style catches up with some of the many style-savvy individuals of Richmond in their fashionable weekend apparel.

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Byrd Theatre GM at Cannes Film Festival, will be official judge

One of cinema’s leading events will take place on the French Riviera beginning tomorrow. This year’s Cannes Film Festival will feature, not only a parade of “who’s who” celebrities, but also the manager of the Byrd Theatre.

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Dark Shadows: A study in camp

Johnny Depp and Tim Burton are back in action again! Will this be Alice in Wonderland? Will it be Charlie and the Chocolate Factory? WILL IT BE EDWARD SCISSORHANDS?

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