Lenis Guess. Singer Lenis Guess remembers that, in the 1950s, Coastal Virginia was a vibrant place for music, and it wasn't always fully appreciated. "Norfolk was a Rhythm and Blues town," he says. "Ruth Brown, blues singers ... The Five…
Thousands of local Virginia Tech fans and alumni had plenty to be proud of when two more of their own were inducted into the Virginia Sports Hall of Fame in April. The state Hall of Fame’s annual induction ceremony was…
Group fitness is an ever-growing fad, and for a good reason. Research shows that those who attend group fitness classes lose more weight, are more likely to stick to a workout routine and demonstrate higher levels of performance. Group classes…
Photo by Susan Rowell-Bundy Recipe provided by Chef Robert Patton, CEC, CCA, Campus Director for the Culinary Institute of Virginia Whether you’re heading to a summer picnic or entertaining guests on the patio, this warm summer salad will bring out the…
Being a home chef means something different to everyone, and the definition often varies by how much time we can commit to spending in the kitchen. Some days it may entail planning and executing an elaborate, four-course meal (with wine…
Captain Barry Frishman makes a landing on a marsh isle—a sliver of sand off the bulk-headed banks of Chincoteague Island. Looking around, he says, “I don’t want to lose the boat. That would be so embarrassing to lose the boat.”…
Virginia is music’s home, in the mountains, yes, but also along the Atlantic Ocean, Chesapeake Bay and river banks. There are other musical hotbeds: Nashville and Asheville, Austin, Muscle Shoals, Memphis and more. And, in Virginia nestles the heart of American song in the Blue Ridge Mountains, known widely through the famed 1930s Bristol recordings…
Swimming is a summer pastime that many look forward to each year, but it’s also an activity that should be treated with caution. According to the Center for Disease Control, drowning is the leading cause of unintended, injury-related death for…
‘Farm to table’ and ‘eat local’ are admittedly buzzwords for cuisine nowadays, but for what could be considered a culinary trend should be viewed in the bigger picture as part of a growing food movement. Local restaurants are taking the…
Just over a year has passed since our Editor-in-Chief, Angela Blue, and her husband were whisked away for a weekend at The Tides Inn. She showered the Irvington resort with compliments, holding the culinary mastery of Executive Chef, TV Flynn,…
Summer is a favorite season in Coastal Virginia, and it's no wonder. The region offers tons of fantastic activities, whether you like to get adventurous out on the water, hike or bike the area's many trails, dance the night away…
If there is a single slogan that resonates more than any other with Trump’s loyal base it is, “America first.” The sentiment is understandable, given that the United States is no longer the industrial powerhouse that it was throughout much…
The standard Anti-Green argument against alternative energies goes something like, “We do not need them because climate change is a hoax propagated by left-wing college researchers. And socialists in Europe. Any changes to our climate are not caused by human…
They’re tart and fruity, bright yellow, plum purple and ruby red. Sour beers have spontaneously come on to the beer scene here in Coastal Virginia, with their mouth-puckering popularity and even offering a quirky way to quench a thirst on a…
Blackbeard Festival fireworks. "What people know about pirates is what they've seen in the movies, and that's as far from reality as you can get," says Randy Gnatowsky. "Like walking the plank. That wasn't done until the movies came out." …
Residents and visitors alike flock to Coastal Virginia’s beaches each year to enjoy the ocean spray and feel the sand between their toes. But did you know that what we do at home and at play can have an impact…
My frizzy hair blew from underneath a baseball cap moistened by a steady morning mist as I pedaled a tangerine-hued two-wheeler. I followed my husband down Duck Road for a leisurely Saturday morning bike ride accompanied by plenty of drizzle…
Almost everyone enjoys the look of a nice, dark tan. For decades, adding a warm glow to your skin has been synonymous with health, probably based on the fact that you receive some benefit from the sun’s synthesis of Vitamin…
For decades, Busch Gardens Williamsburg has been a regional staple for family fun, thrilling rides, top-notch entertainment and the chance to visit many different countries inside one beautifully lush theme park. Since 2013, the park has given people from all…
Is there more to do in Williamsburg than the Colonial Cotillion? You bet. Warm weather on a weekend getaway to Virginia’s second Colonial capital found my partner, Bob, and I weaving endless leisurely circuits by bike throughout the historic area…
When “Fat” Ammon Tharp died last September, he left behind a huge vacancy in beach music. Even those who never knew Tharp’s name instantly recognize his distinct vocal style and steadfast drumming that made everyone’s feet move. Tharp started playing…
LOL. Laugh Out Loud? Oh, heck no. Luxury Outdoor Living. According to Stephen Quick IV, of Stephen Alexander Homes, the stunning deep water setting of the 2018 Coastal Virginia Magazine Idea House inspired the design of this home and informed…
The problem with many of the total knee replacement surgeries performed today is that they usually involve the cutting of one or both of the ACL (Anterior Cruciate Ligament) or PCL (Posterior Cruciate Ligament)—two of the four ligaments responsible for…
Photo by David Uhrin Viewers tuning in to 13News Now know Meteorologist Crystal Harper for delivering the forecast for Coastal Virginia on Saturday and Sunday mornings, as she gives them a better idea on whether brooding storms or blue skies…
