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The opening will happen about three years after big machines began digging up the 1-acre site to prepare the ground for construction. The institute is being financed with private donations. To date, the institute has raised about $35 million. The planned opening exhibition, Declaration, will feature new work by artists from Richmond and around the globe.

The opening will happen about three years after big machines began digging up the 1-acre site to prepare the ground for construction. The institute is …

Published on March 11, 2017
Fred Cueller works on the space where a café will be located. Right, workers install ductwork on the second floor of the building designed by Stephen Holl Architects, a New York-based firm. The $41 million, three-story building is set to open Oct. 28 and will feature a 240-seat auditorium for film screenings and live performances, an outdoor garden, a learning lab and flexible space for displays of modern paintings, sculpture and other works.

Fred Cueller works on the space where a café will be located. Right, workers install ductwork on the second floor of the building designed by …

Published on March 11, 2017
The new Institute for Contemporary Art at Virginia Commonwealth University continues to take shape on the southwest corner of Belvidere and Broad streets. Crews are working to complete the interior of the unique landmark, called the Markel Center after a major donor.

The new Institute for Contemporary Art at Virginia Commonwealth University continues to take shape on the southwest corner of Belvidere and Broad streets. Crews are …

Published on March 11, 2017
Who is that ‘cat in the hat?’ // First-graders at Overby-Sheppard Elementary get a treat — Richmond Sheriff C.T. Woody Jr. reading Dr. Seuss’ “The Cat in the Hat” to teacher Rita Robinson’s class. The event last Friday was part of Read Across America, a celebration of reading and Dr. Seuss’ birthday, sponsored by the National Education Association. Under volunteer coordinator Lola McDowell, more than 75 “celebrity” readers from the Richmond community read to students at Overby-Sheppard, including members of Richmond City Council and the School Board, Virginia Commonwealth University professors, actor Daphne Maxwell Reid, University of Richmond President Ronald A. Crutcher, state Secretary of Education Dietra Y. Trent, comedian Micah “Bam-Bamm” White and Delegate Jeff Bourne, former chair of the Richmond School Board. Elementary schools across the city hosted celebrations last week, with some observing the day this week.

Who is that ‘cat in the hat?’ // First-graders at Overby-Sheppard Elementary get a treat — Richmond Sheriff C.T. Woody Jr. reading Dr. Seuss’ “The …

Published on March 11, 2017
Who are the Capitol Police protecting? // The noise was deafening last Saturday when an immigrant rights group held a rally in Capitol Square at the same time Republican gubernatorial candidate Corey Stewart held an “End Sanctuary Cities” rally espousing an opposite viewpoint. At least two of the Stewart supporters, one at right, openly carried military-style weapons and guns and stood just yards away from the ICE Out of RVA protesters. Capitol Police formed a line between the two groups, as shown here. But their backs were to the men carrying the weapons. Please see more photos, A5.

Who are the Capitol Police protecting? // The noise was deafening last Saturday when an immigrant rights group held a rally in Capitol Square at …

Published on March 11, 2017

Published on March 11, 2017
Michelle and Barack Obama

Michelle and Barack Obama

Published on March 10, 2017

Published on March 10, 2017

Published on March 10, 2017

Published on March 10, 2017

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Published on March 10, 2017

Published on March 10, 2017
John Marshall High Coach Ty White, above, walks to the locker room with his dejected ballplayers after the Justices’ 72-59 loss March 2 to Roanoke’s Northside High School during a quarterfinal game at the state 3A tournament at the Siegel Center. At right, George Wythe High’s Antonio Bridy snags the ball during the Bulldogs’ victorious quarterfinal match against Heritage High School of Lynchburg on March 2. The Bulldogs fell to I.C. Norcom High School of Portsmouth during the semifinals on March 3.

John Marshall High Coach Ty White, above, walks to the locker room with his dejected ballplayers after the Justices’ 72-59 loss March 2 to Roanoke’s …

Published on March 10, 2017
Kendra Scott and Jordin Poindexter, both juniors at Armstrong High School, show off their track skills after strong finishes in the State Indoor Track & Field Championships in Salem.

Kendra Scott and Jordin Poindexter, both juniors at Armstrong High School, show off their track skills after strong finishes in the State Indoor Track & …

Published on March 10, 2017

Published on March 10, 2017

Published on March 10, 2017