England by Heart
“Oh, to be in England, Now that April’s there.” So Robert Browning began his 1846 poem, “Home-Thoughts from Abroad,” while he was living in Italy. His words echo the sentiments that current British expats in Hampton Roads experience every Spring
by Barbara Spigel
Faces of Faith
In the spirit of community building, particularly in light of international conflicts that seem to pit one religion against another, Hampton Roads Monthly offers the following brief explanations of the various world religions thriving in this community
by Antionette Calabrase
Putting It All Together
Pianist Van Cliburn kicks off the Virginia Arts Festival this month, for 31 days of high quality performances that enrich the whole Hampton Roads region with internationally known artists of the highest quality
by Montague Gammon III and M.D. Ridge
Maddry
You don’t have to come from North Carolina to notice some odd local names
Reporter
Not knowing what to look for makes it difficult to prepare for terrorist threats
Town & Country
Donning his hounds-toothed beret and distinct mustache, Newport News historian John Quarstein lives and breathes the past. PLUS: Gloucester’s Peace Frogs, Hampton’s Art Market
Life
At Home
Donning his hounds-toothed beret and distinct mustache, Newport News historian John Quarstein lives and breathes the past. PLUS: Gloucester’s Peace Frogs, Hampton’s Art Market
Culture Check
Enjoying the symphony
Style
Enjoying the symphony
Home & Garden
Living amid history doesn’t mean sacrificing comfort for style PLUS: A glance at Virginia’s Garden Week
Travel
Mix golf and romance at this exquisite Northern Neck resort
Dish
Positively Organic
From the tree bark eaters of the ’70s has come a new type of health-conscious consumer—those that buy organic. AND: Don’t Know Beans About Tofu?
Corks, Kegs & Cocktails
The Southern Mint Julep requires one to slow down and sit a spell
Coming Right Up
A Hampton bistro offers a taste of old Italy, American style
The Market Report
Throughout the Mediterranean and Southwest Asia, the fig has been enjoyed for centuries
Underground Gourmet
Savory sandwiches abound at the Cheesecake Factory Bakery Cafe
Local Flavor
A place where there’s frou-frou food to satisfy the adventurous and comfort food when it’s been a rough day
Last Words
“Lawn and Garden Beautification Society”
