Here’s the info that came home in my child’s backpack yesterday (along with the message that his teacher really wanted me to go to the meeting): On September 30th at 7:00 p.m., the Virginia Board of Education will host four public hearings across the Commonwealth to hear from YOU and Virginians like you about whether [...]
Tabernacle Baptist Church is hosting a community arts and crafts sale on October 17 from 11 AM-4 PM. Artists can purchase a booth for $20 and 10% of sales. Proceeds go to help fight human trafficking in Southeast Asia. If you have questions or would like to reserve a booth contact Eric at 355-0134 ext. [...]
First Lady Anne Holton is the special guest at a reception to benefit 69th District House of Delegate candidate, Betsy Carr, on Wednesday, September 30th, from 5:30-7:30 at Page Bond Gallery (1625 W. Main St.). Details: $1,000 Sponsor, $500 Benefactor, $250 Patron, $100 Supporter RSVP to Meredith Smith (meredith@betsycarr.org, 804.767.7530) HT: Murden
Dean over at RVAJazz has announced that his site will soon get a new look over at RVANews. To celebrate this news, RVAJazz is hosting a party on Friday night at 8 PM at Bogarts. The details: The RVAJazz/RVANews Party feat. No BS! Brass! plus opening band The Compass Rose Orchestra Friday, October 2, 2009 8pm-2am $5 cover [...]
The Visual Arts Center of Richmond (1812 W. Main St.) will host a meeting of the Richmond Region Cultural Action Plan Steering Committee on Tuesday, September 29, at 5 PM. They will provide an update on progress on the Plan’s implementation and an opportunity to continue discussion on issues facing Richmond’s arts and cultural community. From the release: [...]
Six Burner’s new chef is Philip Denny–an erstwhile cook at Lemaire in Richmond. Denny returns to Richmond by way of Philadelphia and D.C. Given his background and cooking style, Six Burner’s sustainable farm to plate approach is likely to continue along with its emphasis on ‘nose to tail’ cuisine. Richmond magazine has the details. Maybe [...]
The Friends of Paradise Park continue to offer great community events in the Park. Next up is the Afterglow Potluck Picnic and Music Fest on Monday, September 28th at 5 PM. Bring food enough to share, non-alcoholic beverages, chairs or a blanket and get to know some Fan neighbors. All of this while enjoying music and [...]
Rev It Up–the latest incarnation of the coffeeshop in the 1200 block of W. Main Street–opened today (Friday, the 18th). It was a great day to stop by since they were handing out coupons for free drinks (lattes and smoothies) and sampling just about everything else on the menu, too. Owners David and Sharon Taylor [...]
From the Visual Arts Center’s website: “This Sunday from 1-4 theBizarre Market comes to Main Street, featuring art, craft, and art-related items for sale. Vendors will be set-up outside in the front parking lot or in the rear courtyard. Inside, in the Commons, we will feature vendors who are affiliated with the Center, and tables [...]
It took me ten minutes to pick my child up from preschool today. In a car. A mile from my house. I know, I know, I shouldn’t drive a mile to pick my child up from school, but there are extenuating circumstances (like a five month old). Anyway, back to my point, almost every street [...]
There are probably some parents who are a little upset and concerned about some recent events near Maggie Walker Governor’s School. Here’s what Councilman Charles Samuels has to say about it: “Recent events this week in the vicinity of Maggie Walker Governor’s School are of great concern to me. These events include: a suspicious package [...]
The RTD is reporting that the body of a homeless man was found yesterday morning: Richmond police say they are investigating the discovery of the body of a homeless male this morning under Interstate 95. Police said the body was discovered shortly before 9 a.m. under an elevated section of the interstate just off Lombardy [...]
The RTD is reporting that Richmond area developer and Fan maven, Charlie Diradour (most recently of Baseball on the Boulevard/Friends of Richmond Baseball ’fame’), will announce on Tuesday (the 15th) his intentions to challenge Republican incumbent Eric Cantor for the 7th District US House of Representatives Seat. The seat is up in a November 2010 election. [...]
Start salivating now. Richmond Restaurant Week is coming Monday, October 26 through Sunday, November 1. And it’s just about perfect for those of us in the Fan because (by my count) a full 7 of the participating restaurants are in the Fan: Acacia, Bacchus, deLux, Helen’s, Rowland Fine Dining, Six Burner, Verbena That means one [...]
The Umpteenth Annual Alley Sale on Saturday, September 12, from 8 am-1 pm in the alley between Monument Avenue and West Grace Street and Strawberry and Allison (aka the 2200 Block).8+ Families, lots of stuff. Questions? Email Vicki Beatty, vbeatty@verizon.net or call 804-359-1089.
