It was all I could do to contain myself when I discovered that the luxury hotel chain Four Seasons was building a resort at Walt Disney World Resort. Most people…
An award-winning writer based in Richmond, Joan Tupponce is a parent, grandparent, and self-admitted Disney freak. She writes about anything and everything and enjoys meeting inspiring people and telling their stories. Joan’s work has appeared in RFM since the magazine’s first issue in October 2009. Look for original and exclusive online articles about Richmond-area people, places, and ideas at Just Joan: RVA Storyteller.
Denise Gentz and her family versus breast cancer. Mom wins! Panic shook 43-year-old Denise Gentz last year when she heard the words “you have breast cancer” from her doctor.…
Reviewed by Joan Tupponce Siblings don’t have to look alike, think alike, or even enjoy each other’s company. At least they don’t if their names are Vanya and Sonia…
Henley Street Theatre and Richmond Shakespeare struck gold when they decided to produce Sam and Carol: A Play Where Everything Is True. The two-actor tour-de-force is Richmond author and playwright David…
Reviewed by Joan Tupponce Charlie Brown and the gang from the Peanuts comic strip are so much a part of our lives that they feel like family. That’s why…
Reviewed by Joan Tupponce World War II is an unmistakable time in our history, but some of the men and women that fought in the war did so…
Part Two in the RFM Series Cycling is a hobby as well as a passion for 42-year-old Mike Lang. The New Kent resident rides his bike in Richmond at…
Rick Schoepke couldn’t figure out why he was having trouble seeing out of his left eye. Perplexed by the sudden onset, he decided to make a doctor’s appointment. After…
Richmond Ballet company dancer Valerie Tellmann remembers checking the casting list five times before it really sank in that she was going to dance the coveted role of…
Reviewed by Joan Tupponce The minute Tony Award nominee Emily Skinner walks on the stage in Mame at Virginia Rep’s November Theatre, you know you’re going to be in…
