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 Very Janet Martin Richmond’s Janet Martin is out with a new CD and hotter than ever … especially in France By Bill BevinsTalented Richmond guitarist and singer/songwriter Janet
Martin has just released her sixth CD, “Step Inside the Dream,”
with songs co-written by her and her musician husband,
Michael Muller. Not surprisingly, Janet has a strong local following.
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 Martha's Musts Heritage with a sense of play - and place When Tom Hanks visited Richmond in early March for the
Virginia premiere of HBO’s “John Adams” miniseries, he
praised Virginians for the passion we have for our state —
particularly its heritage. That heritage also includes playful
entertainment as well as serious statesmanship.
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 Q & A: Andy Azula The UPS whiteboard guy talks to Steve Clark By Steve Clark The name probably doesn’t ring a bell. But you should recognize
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 Rock on, Cleveland! And the beat goes on at Cleveland’s Rock and Roll Hall of Fame By David Menzies In ancient Egypt, a pyramid was referred to as mer, literally translated as “place of ascendance.” Little wonder Cleveland’s Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum resembles a super-sized glass pyramid, paying homage to those modern-day musicians who have indeed ascended the summit of popular music. And much like those triangular Egyptian tombs, priceless treasure lurks beyond the walls of this shimmering structure set upon the frigid shores of Lake Erie. Read More ... |
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 The Rock ‘n’ Soul of Richmond! Bill Bevins Interviews Our Hometown Musicains By David Menzies Think music in River City and several names come to mind. Leading that pack are some talented boomers who have succeeded in keeping music at the center of their lives. BOOMERlife sat down with Steve Bassett, Betsy Q., Robbin Thompson and Page Wilson to explore their passion for tunes and their career choice. Conducting this roundtable discussion was none other than Lite 98’s master of the airwaves, Bill Bevins. Read More ... |
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 Rock ‘n’ Roll’s Generation! Long-playing records and eight-track tapes have given way to MP3 digital downloads, yet music remains the melody of life for many boomers. By Lawrence Herzog Let’s get this out of the way right off the top: I was not at the 1969 Woodstock Festival (actually the Woodstock Music and Art Fair). Nor was I at John Lennon and Yoko Ono’s 10-day “Give Peace a Chance” Bed-In back in 1970 Montreal. But I sure wish I had been. Read More ... |
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 Tom Hanks escorts "John Adams" to Richmond David McCullough, Paul Giamatti, Tim Kaine also stroll the red carpet By Ray McAllister Who knew John Adams was a Virginian? Tom Hanks made it official by showing up at a red carpet premiere in Richmond of John Adams on Sunday evening, March 9. HBO’s miniseries on the man from Massachusetts is based on historian David McCullough’s Pulitzer Prize-winning biography and was shot largely in Virginia. Read More ... |
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 Boom times for local music Richmond Scene swings By Carrie Belt If you’re a boomer whose kids are now old enough for you to enjoy a night life again, it’s time to replace evenings at ball games and music lessons with a night out on the town. If you haven’t checked out the music scene in Richmond lately, it’s time to take a closer look. With the introduction of several new dedicated venues around town over the past year, Richmond music continues to be vibrant and varied. From country to classic rock, bluegrass to jazz, music lovers of all persuasions can enjoy an evening (or full day) being entertained by the region’s and country’s top artists. Read More ... |
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 Boomer Travel Thrills and spills spearhead spring break Boomers still love their amusement parks By David Menzies Mention “Spring Break” and “kids” and chances are Orlando, Florida, springs to the mind of a winter-weary boomer. Orlando is, after all, Theme Park Central —thrill rides, water parks and larger-than-life attractions — a kid-friendly Mecca for spring break. Read More ... |
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 Winter Wonderlands Ski Resorts Come of Age By Elizabeth Ripley ‘When the weather turns chilly, do your thoughts turn to snow? Well, I’ve got some great places where you can go to schuss or shred your way down a mountain. Not a snow sports fan? No matter. These destinations offer much more than just skiing and snowboarding. Read More ... |
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Planning your next round Great places to golf By Doreen Pendgracs Visiting great golf resorts has always been a favorite pastime for my husband and me. What could be better than waking up to incredible ambience, enjoying a little luxury, nature — or whatever the mood desires — and then taking to the immaculate greens of a well-groomed, professionally designed course? Second Paragraph Read More ... |
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