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David L Hoyt and Jeff Knurek

Jumble Fish and Chips and Book Clubs

The scrambled word game for kids and adults

By David L. Hoyt and Jeff Knurek | October 10, 2022
Steel Magnolias image from Virginia Repertory Theatre at Hanover Tavern page

‘Steel Magnolias’

The beauty of friendship and family

October 10, 2022
three cowboy guitars on display at the VMFA exhibition, "Storied Strings."
What’s Booming – RVA Events

More of What’s Booming RVA: Oct. 6 and Beyond

Plus announcements and down-the-road events

October 6, 2022
A drawing of Bluto by Randy Milholland, the Popeye Sunday cartoonist, especially for Boomer Magazine
Nostalgia

‘It’s That One-Eyed Sailor Again!’

Ninety years of Bluto – or is it Brutus?

By Fred M. Grandinetti | October 5, 2022
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David L Hoyt and Jeff Knurek

Jumble Puzzles for Kids and Adults: Fictional Fun

The scrambled word game

By David L. Hoyt and Jeff Knurek | October 4, 2022
Image from Braindrop and Kate Raudenbush at Burning Man 2009-photo by Marc Whalen. Braindrop is a meditation space built to honor the element of water. This Portrait shows the artist Kate raudenbush meditating inside at Burning Man 2009. the line form designwork is inspired by the seed of life geomentry and Japanese woodcuts. the 17’ tall water drop contains a 7’ diameter hexagonal white bed inside and a glass bead chandeleir pouring down from above. origianlly commissioned by Phill Blaine curator for the All Points West Festival in Liberty Park NJ in 2009. later installed at Burning Man for the Evoloution theme in 2009. it is one of my most installed artworks, and each time i installed it - it rained, sometimes a hurricaine and severe thunderstorms. The only time it didn’t storm was when it was finally purchased by Arthur Meyerovich in 2013. More of What's Booming RVA: Sept. 29 and Beyond. Plus announcements and down-the-road events
What’s Booming – RVA Events

More of What’s Booming RVA: Sept. 29 and Beyond

Plus announcements and down-the-road events

September 29, 2022
Chicken & Biscuits image from Virginia Repertory Theatre performance

‘Chicken & Biscuits’ at Virginia Rep

The play that will leave you hungry for more

September 27, 2022
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Events

More of What's Booming RVA: Sept. 22 and Beyond

Plus announcements and down-the-road events

September 22, 2022
beef vindaloo curry Paul Vinten Dreamstime. For article on Noorani Kabab House in Henrico County, Richmond, Virginia.
Food Finds

Discovering the Buffet at Noorani Kabab House

Butter Chicken and Beyond

By Steve Cook | September 22, 2022
US Supreme Court building. Image by Rex Wholster, Dreamstime. Writer Nick Thomas provides tongue-in-cheek insight into America’s nine Supreme Court Justices for some serious laughs.
Humor

Jest a Moment: Supreme Court Surprises

Getting some giggles and guffaws from the bench

By Nick Thomas | September 19, 2022

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