As an undergraduate history major, I’m a sucker for stuff like this–the 3rd Annual Spring History Symposium sponsored by the Alexandrian Society and the VCU History Department. It takes place all-day on Thursday, April 23rd, and is titled, “Social Relations during Slavery in the Atlantic World.” Some additional info from Kathleen Murphy, part of the [...]
Recently a couple of new community blog sites have started up. They cover areas of our city adjacent to the Fan–our southern neighbors if you will. Check them out and have a look around: Randolph West Byrd Park
The spot that Cirrus once occupied at 1731 W. Main Street (at Allen) has been looking for a new restaurant tenant for awhile. Apparently, they’ve now found one: If the sign is any indication, I think this place really will be authentic. Even if I’m not crazy about Mexican, I’m glad to welcome them to [...]
This Sunday is the second installment of the Fresh Ink literary series. The focus is on chapbooks. Chapbook is a term currently used to denote low-cost hard copy production. Poetry chapbooks tend to focus on a specific theme, story, or form to unify the entire book. The genre has been revitalized in the past 20 [...]
Richmond BizSense just ran a transcript from an interview with chief of the GRTC, John M. Lewis Jr. In it he talked about the long-term plan for the bus shed at Robinson and Cary after GRTC moves its headquarters to Belt Boulevard (likely in October/November 2009). Which begs the question: What happens to the old [...]
The Fan District Association has $6,000 still available in the form of grants to dole out this fiscal year (ending September 30, 2009) to projects that will benefit the Fan community. The grants budget is set aside for the support of groups whose activities have the potential to enrich the lives of Fan area residents [...]
RPS Superintendent, Dr. Yvonne Brandon, is holding a series of four informational Coffee and Tea Sessions on Friday at various schools throughout the city. She won’t be in the Fan, but she’ll be nearby at John B. Cary Elementary, for the first tea of the day at 8 AM. Topics for discussion include the district’s [...]
On Saturday, April 25th, the VCU Cycling Team is hosting a ride for alumni and guests. The 22 mile out and back circuit to the Osbourne Boat Landing will leave from the Student Commons at 907 Floyd Ave. The meet and greet from 8-9 AM. You must register by 4/17. From the announcement: There will [...]
The Valentine Richmond History Center offers a special Fan Area walking tour on Saturday, April 18th, at 10 AM. Dogs are invited to join their owners for this of the Fan, in partnership with the SPCA. Dogs must have current shots, mix well with others and remain on a leash. Owners are responsible for water [...]
We posted about this now re-scheduled meeting a few weeks ago. Here’s the update from Fan District Association Board President Lee Downey: The Fan District Association will hold a special meeting open to all Fan residents on Tuesday, April 21 at Binford Middle School. Respresentatives from VCU will make a presentation to the group about [...]
One of my all-time favorite movies is Easter Parade starring Judy Garland and Fred Astaire (are you listening Movieland? No offense meant to The Godfather, but I think it would have been a more appropriate choice for this morning…) I get it out every year around this time – for obvious reasons – and marvel [...]
The folks at rvanews have begun reviewing local restaurant bathrooms. The latest review is of Cous Cous at 900 W. Franklin St. It gives thumbs up to the women’s, thumbs down to the men’s. Of the men’s it says: The hunter green tile work is consistent with the rest of the waiting area, and it [...]
From a release from the Department of Public Utilities: The City of Richmond is hosting public meetings to provide information and answer questions about the storm-water utility fee Wednesday, April 15, 5:30 p.m. at the Police Academy and Monday, April 20, 5:30 p.m. at the Hickory Hill Community Center. DPU staff will be available at [...]
If you live within earshot of Monroe Park you’ll want to be aware of the newly formed Richmond Marching Band. Briefly described: A community marching band that will cut all other community marching bands that exist. Everyone in Richmond is invited and encouraged to participate in playing, marching, dancing shaking, waving, twirling and otherwise carrying [...]
The Sector 313 report on crime in the Fan area is now available here. Overall crime in the Fan decreased over the previous month with the exception of theft from vehicles. The advice from the police isn’t rocket science but a good reminder: Be sure to lock cars and leave any valuables out of sight. [...]
