Friends of Paradise Park is hosting a grand opening in celebration of the completion of the mural recently painted in the park. The opening is Saturday, August 8th, from 11:30 AM to 2 PM. The event will be highlighted by the No BS Brass leading a march through surrounding streets (Floyd, Grove, Allen, and Vine [...]
Construction due to sewer main work will close lanes on Franklin at Boulevard Monday, from August 3rd at 9 AM into early August 4th. The deets: Beginning Monday, August 3 at 9 a.m. and continuing for approximately 18 hours into the early morning hours on Tuesday, August 4, 2009, the City of Richmond Department of [...]
This Saturday the Virginia Center for Architecture Museum (Monument at Davis) is hosting a sale on the terrace from 9 AM-1PM. In the spirit of a yard sale, the Museum Shop presents the Sale on the Terrace. Find books, toys and fine gifts discounted up to 50%. Enjoy refreshing lemonade and snacks as you shop, while [...]
Art180 is holding its second annual Jonny Z Festival on Saturday, August 8th from 12-5 PM on Shields Ave. in front of Joe’s Inn (between Grove and Hanover Streets). Families can also enjoy a variety of children’s activities, including hula-hooping, temporary tattoos, and a Spiderman moonbounce. The Bizarre Market vendors will showcase local arts and crafts, [...]
The Oasis Cafe is now open at 1309 W. Broad Street–although it’s opening is obstructed a bit by construction scaffolding nearby. I haven’t been yet. Anyone got a review? It neighbors Very Berry. I have been there: clean, modern, yogurt and toppings by the ounce. Can’t go wrong with that (assuming you can practice portion [...]
There’s been activity at the former Chop Suey bookstore at W. Cary and Randolph Streets, inside and outside. This morning a fresh coat of white paint was applied over the Chop Suey signage. Not sure what the new space will be.
All Things Richmond has a charming post about the latest in the Little Mexico chain opened at 308 N. Laurel Street, within shouting distance of Chipotle. I admit that I’m beginning to wonder when we’ll reach the limit of the Mexican food glut in the Fan, but I realize that most people can’t get enough [...]
On Wednesday a group of volunteers starting painting a mural in Paradise Park. Here’s the progress so far: And here’s a photo showing the old look for comparison: Saturday morning (beginning at 8:30) is scheduled for more painting. Volunteers are encouraged if you have a desire to lend a hand.
West Franklin Street from Laurel to Belvidere will be limited to one lane (the center lane) beginning Thursday, June 23rd (through Friday, June 24th) as the City of Richmond Department of Public Utilities will be re-lining a sewer. The right southbound lane of Belvidere will also be closed from Grace to beyond Franklin.
Style Weekly reports about recent changes to VCU’s plans to build a student art gallery. A proposed site near the Jefferson Hotel was scuttled after opposition from the owners of the Jefferson (Booty Armstrong and William Goodwin Jr. ) who also just happened to donate the land (and who plan a future donation of adjacent [...]
Here’s something that involves to great parts of Fan life: Six Burner Restaurant (at 1627 W. Main Street) and the Byrd House Market (Tuesday afternoons at Idlewood and Cherry Streets). On Wednesday, June 22nd from 5:30-9:30 diners can receive a three course meal for $30 at Six Burner with proceeds going to the Byrd House [...]
The Richmond Police have posted the June crime summary for Sector 313 (which includes the Fan). For the Fan, versus June 2008, there was a 46% decrease in burglary. Main target is laptops, jewelry. But for the entire sector (which also includes Randolph and Byrd Park) there was a 600% increase in robberies (7 in [...]
Following up yesterday’s news about federal DOT money for the GRTC is this: Mayor Dwight Jones wants the City to buy the 7 acre Fan property that currently houses the GRTC. Fan area councilman Charles Samuels weighs in: Second District Councilman Charles R. Samuels, whose district includes the Fan, said whatever happens to the property [...]
Tammy Rostov–owner of Rostov’s Coffee in the Fan at 1618 W. Main Street–appeared on Capitol Hill in support of healthcare reform sponsored by House Democrats. From BizSense (which also has posted a video link): Under the new legislation, Rostov could either provide coverage to her employees and qualify for a tax credit for half of [...]
Senator Webb announced that GRTC will receive $2.3 Million in federal DOT money towards the construction of the new bus administrative and maintenance facility in Richmond. The current GRTC facility in the Fan (which has housed the GRTC for 100 years) will be shuttered and re-developed. GRTC hopes to play a role in said re-development, [...]
