It’s a ways off, but the Landmark Theater is hosting a touring edition of the TV show America’s Got Talent this fall. The show is Thursday, October 28, 2010, at 7:30PM. Mark your calendars.
The event will feature host Jerry Springer, the Season 5 winner, as well as other ‘favorite’ contestants. This is the first ‘Talent’ Tour and it will include 25 cities. Surely, they are looking to capitalize on the success of other TV shows turned successful tours.
Style Weekly reviews three different pizza places on Main Street in Richmond, including the recently opened Belly Timber (1501 W. Main St.) Tavern. The review is positive if not glowing.
While I’m not writing home to Mom about the pizza, it is decent. I’d get a few pies to study for exams, to take to the river or to picnic at the park. It plays well in the morning and I found myself chewing on a few slices on my commute to work, bringing back memories of the late rush to my 8 a.m. class.
I’ve been to Belly Timber several times and enjoyed it each time. And I’ve even tried the pizza. (I’m pretty much a sucker for anything featuring carmelized bacon.)
The Summer Concert Series sponsored by the Fan District Association continues this Sunday evening (August 1) from 6-8 PM at Meadow Park. Ice cream will be provided. The featured act is Harper & Co. playing Bluegrass and Old Time Music.
Style Weekly is reporting about the possibility of a major Picasso show coming to Richmond and the VMFA (which is but a stone’s throw from the Fan). It’s not exactly a done deal, but there seems to be some possibility–although how much of one is a matter of speculation.
Alexander L. Nyerges, director of the museum, says it is “very interested” in bringing the Picasso exhibition here, but that nothing’s confirmed.
Could be a great show for the recently re-modeled museum.
The Page Bond Gallery (1625 W. Main St.) announces a book signing event (with wine reception) on Wednesday evening, July 21st, from 6-8 PM. The event marks the release of Ashes to Water, the latest thriller from Richmond author, Irene Ziegler. RSVP to iziegler2@gmail.com.
Here’s a blurb about the book:
Set in the 1980’s, Ashes To Water is an atmospheric story of a small-town Florida murder, and one woman’s reluctant involvement in its resolution. While it stands alone, Ashes to Water continues the story of Annie Bartlett, who grows up in Rules of the Lake, Ziegler’s collection of linked short stories set in pre-Disney Florida.
The annual summer concert series sponsored by the Fan District Association and hosted in Meadow Park (the triangle park at Meadow St. and Park Ave.) continues this Tuesday, July 20th, at 7 PM. Here are the details:
The Richmond Concert Band will perform. The theme for the evening is “Music Takes Flight,” and the program will include movie music, Sousa marches, a Johann Strauss polka, and a song made popular by Toto. This is a free, family-friendly concert. Bring a lawn chair or a blanket, and join us. As always, the FDA will provide free ice cream for everyone.
The Richmond Police Department has issued a press release in reference to persons of interests sought for a June 23rd robbery:
Two females were robbed at gunpoint around 11:59 p.m. Wednesday, June 23, in the 1400 block of West Main Street. Among the items taken during the robbery was a credit card that was used at an ATM at the convenience store where the persons of interest were seen.
Surveillance Photos:
Admittedly, I’m often late to the party. I just learned about kickstarter.com earlier this week. And then, local art student Harrison launched this kickstarter campaign–in support of his website idea: Stocky.
Check out the idea:
“a new collaborative environment for stock media (stocky photography, brushes, vectors, videos, audio, etc)… that encourages users to collaborate and share their work, accessing others work in return. Sharing will be the name of the game, like open source.”
And check out kickstarter, too.
The following comes from John Gilbody, FDA Safety Committee Chair:
“The Richmond City Council passed an ordinance regulating wolf/dog hybrids this week. Specifically, the new law requires owners to build an eight foot fence with concrete base and fencing extending into the ground. The ordinance also requires a second fence around the first to protect the public from attack through the fence. All owners are subject to the requirements of the new law. Charles Samuels took the lead on this public safety issue.”
busy weekend. . .
ROBBERY (x4): 6/20/10 2:30 a.m.
1100 block of Park Avenue
Four people reported being robbed at gunpoint near the above location by an unknown male.
ROBBERY: 6/20/10 11:22 p.m.
1704 Park Ave.
A male reported he was robbed by an unknown male with a gun.
ROBBERY: 6/21/10 4:15 a.m.
1600 block of Monument Avenue
A male reported he was robbed by an unknown male with a gun.
ROBBERY ATTEMPT: 6/21/10 4:27 a.m.
2500 block of Floyd Avenue
A male reported an unknown male with a gun tried to rob him.
MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT:
6/19/10 12:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m.
2329 Main St.
A Chevy PT Cruiser was stolen from the above address.
