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Eat your heart out, Richmond

Eat your heart out, Richmond

Vote now for your favourite places to eat, shop and socialize in Richmond in the new Richmond News’ Eaters’ Choice Awards and you could win a $200 gift certificate.
Jam doesn’t miss a beat

Jam doesn’t miss a beat

Can’t stop the music. The reference to the tail end of disco era film aside, a local mainstay in live music is not missing a beat even though it is changing venues after 16 years.
Short reads packed with captivating characters

Short reads packed with captivating characters

There’s something very appealing about the satisfaction I get when I read a good, short story and it only takes me half an hour to finish.
Creating a sense of belonging at Gateway Theatre

Creating a sense of belonging at Gateway Theatre

Theatre must diversify to succeed: Sy
For the ‘Pleasure’ of suspense at Gateway

For the ‘Pleasure’ of suspense at Gateway

Gateway Theatre play charts how a boy is shaped by his mother and her stories
Famous Russian string quartet to play at rare, local concert

Famous Russian string quartet to play at rare, local concert

The quartet has been described as a “precious heirloom of the Russian music culture”
Award-winning Richmond director brings story of Chinese labourers to life

Award-winning Richmond director brings story of Chinese labourers to life

Richmond's Jordan Paterson used local Chinese extras to make docudrama about little-known Chinese sacrifice during First World War
Pacific Fest tops expectations

Pacific Fest tops expectations

The huge success of the 2015 Gateway Theatre Pacific Festival makes a resounding case for more diversity in theatre, according to Gateway’s artistic director, Jovanni Sy.
A force of mother nature hits Gateway

A force of mother nature hits Gateway

We likely all know someone like Nana — the mother, aunt, grandmother who has that unique ability to combine severe doses of admonishment with an underlying sense of powerful, maternal love.
Spotlight shines on modern life woes

Spotlight shines on modern life woes

A pair of solo shows that look at life, love, food and intimacy in the busy world of today form a double bill as Gateway Theatre’s Pacific Theatre series continues this week. From Sept.