Madeline Mayhood

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Michelangelo at the Muscarelle

5 days ago | virginialiving.com | Madeline Mayhood

In a landmark cultural exchange, the Muscarelle Museum of Art, on the campus of William & Mary in Williamsburg, presents Michelangelo: The Genesis of the Sistine, featuring nearly half of the master's surviving Sistine Chapel sketches. The exhibition, through May 28, celebrates Michelangelo's 550th birthday and offers rare insight into his creative process.
Heritage Meets Innovation at the Branch Museum in Richmond

1 week ago | virginialiving.com | Madeline Mayhood

The Branch Museum of Design in Richmond unveils its captivating Re-Think Design series with Re-Think Landscape Design, a dual exhibition, through June 8, celebrating both the storied past and sustainable future of landscape architecture. Genius by Nature in the Main Gallery highlights the masterful legacy of Charles Gillette (1886-1969), whose "Virginia Garden" style transformed the Southern landscape by weaving classical European elegance with native sensibilities and Colonial Revival elements.
UVA Claims Top Spots Among Public Universities

1 week ago | virginialiving.com | Madeline Mayhood

The University of Virginia has climbed to No. 4 among public universities in U.S. News & World Report's 2025 Best Colleges rankings, advancing one position from last year. The university maintained its No. 24 overall ranking, tying with Emory and Georgetown universities. UVA's commitment to accessibility and student success stands out in several key metrics.
Essential Dental Tips for Kids Every Parent Should Know

1 week ago | virginialiving.com | Madeline Mayhood

Parents, here are 9 critical tips to help ensure your kids will have healthy teeth. 1. Start Early: Schedule first dental visit within 6 months of first tooth or by age 1. 2. Stay Cool: Your calm attitude helps keep kids relaxed at checkups. 3. Speak Up: Share concerns with your dentist openly. 4. Master the Basics: Teach proper brushing with fluoride toothpaste. 5. Make Flossing Fun: Help kids floss once teeth touch. 6. Smart Snacking: Choose water, fruits, and veggies over sugary treats. 7.
Shenandoah University's International March

2 weeks ago | virginialiving.com | Madeline Mayhood

The marching band stepped it up in London. The Shenandoah University Marching Band made history with its first international performance at the 2025 London New Year's Day Parade, joined by the Studio Big Band and cheerleading squad. The young marching band launched in 2022 with 73 members and has now grown to over 150 students. Led by director of athletic bands Dr. Shaun Evans, the 145-student contingent and 10 alumni arrived in London on Dec. 27.
How Service Dogs are Breaking New Ground in Healthcare

2 weeks ago | virginialiving.com | Madeline Mayhood

Stephen Colbert asked Dr. Jane Goodall a big question. "What's your favorite animal?" he wondered when the world's most famous primatologist was a guest on a Late Night episode last September. Given Goodall's groundbreaking research and conservation advocacy in Africa, he assumed her answer would be the chimps she's worked with throughout her seven-decade career. "Dogs," she bluntly answered. "You can't have any more unconditional love than a dog." This devotion shows in countless tales.
Neil Diamond's Hits and Heart Dazzle Richmond

4 weeks ago | virginialiving.com | Madeline Mayhood

"A Beautiful Noise," the spectacular musical celebrating Neil Diamond's life and music, delivers a roof-raising performance this week at Richmond's Altria Theater, through April 20. This joyful Broadway sensation captivates audiences with electrifying performances of beloved classics from "Sweet Caroline" to "America," masterfully weaving Diamond's iconic soundtrack through an inspiring journey of creative genius and personal triumph.
Shining a Spotlight on Local Flora

4 weeks ago | virginialiving.com | Madeline Mayhood

The 2-acre educational garden at Roanoke's Virginia Western Community College welcomes its newest addition: the Sunny Meadow Native Garden. The carefully curated space, transformed from a former conifer patch, showcases Southwest Virginia's native plant species. After extensive research and planning, students, staff, and volunteers brought the vision to life in spring 2024, creating a vibrant showcase of regional biodiversity and native plants.
Books For Serious (and Aspiring) Gardeners

1 month ago | virginialiving.com | Nelson Byrd Woltz |Madeline Mayhood

The Land is Full, by Nelson Byrd Woltz. The Monacelli Press, 2024The latest book by Nelson Byrd Woltz (NBW), the renowned landscape architecture firm in Charlottesville, is a celebration of parks and public gardens whose designs reflect the land's histories.
Williamsburg Archaeologists Uncover Secret Garden

1 month ago | virginialiving.com | Madeline Mayhood

In Colonial America, a grand garden was the ultimate status symbol-the 18th century equivalent of a Lamborghini. So when archaeologists at Colonial Williamsburg uncovered John Custis IV's property, they struck horticultural gold: the remains of a football field-sized garden alongside his Jacobean manor house. Custis, a tobacco magnate and Martha Washington's first father-in-law, went all out.