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Archive for February 2007
WRIR broadcasts the voices of the homeless
From 5 to 6 pm, WRIR will broadcast an audio collage about Richmond’s homeless. The program features 16-year-old Dylan Norvell, who interviewed and photographed the homeless in Richmond and New York City and whose photography is on display at the WRIR Studios. From 6 to 7 pm Cathy Brown, WRIR volunteer and Outreach Manager for [...]
Byrd Theatre
Rep. Joe May Presents: A Special Organ Concert Featuring Bob Gulledge @ 7.15pm
Two St. Gertrude’s student-poets victorious
Two St. Gertrude students, Laura Beckner and Katherine Forbes, will have poetry featured in Virginia Soul magazine. Forbes and Beckner were both chosen as winners of the magazine’s “Know Your Story” contest. The poems will eventually be published on the Virginia Soul website.
It’s Hip to Knit: Stewart Watkins
photo credit: Jake Lyell All I can say is, thank God Stewart Watkins lost that job in Colorado. After completing her undergraduate degree in photography, Stewart headed out west to pursue her graduate studies. However, as often happens with native Richmonders, our River City wouldn’t let her be gone for long. As she puts it, [...]
Tokyo Market
From tipster Stephanie: If anyone hasn’t checked out the Tokyo Market on Shepherd (where love of chocolate used to be) they should. It’s an awesome store, great selection of teas and groceries like sushi ingredients, noodles, etc., gorgeous ceramics, miscellany ranging from paper umbrellas to ginger graters, and an irresistible junk food aisle where you [...]
Arthouse Short Film Festival 2007
From tipster Jason: RVA Magazine presents: Arthouse Short Film Festival 2007; this event will be showcasing the films of some of the Virginia area premiere filmmakers. The film festival is not only featuring the films of talented local artists, but filmmakers will have the chance to compete for recognition. More info from RVA Magazine.
A little competition for the 5th District
From Style and tipster Matthew. Chairman of the Virginia Statewide Coalition, Al Bowers Jr., plans on moving from Woodlake, to the Fifth District and get involved in local politics. Bowers says: “We have a complete void of black leadership in the city of Richmond, … I can tell you one thing: We need a change [...]
The Braves (both ATL and RIC) change owners
From NBC12. Still, there are rumblings that [the new owners] may sell off the minor-league franchises, which could delay plans for the Diamond. Interesting …
Byrd Theatre
RVA Magazine Presents: ARTHOUSE SHORTS FILM FESTIVAL 2007 @ 2pm
Greek festival to turn it down a notch
From the RTD. The Saints Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Cathedral, who throws the annual block party, is building a new 30,000 sqft. education building. Unfortunately this will curtail the events normally held at the Greek Festival. Practically this means no on-site dinning (or drinking), no dancing and no singing. Fear not, residents, the food [...]
Benedictine High’s relocation idea meets early resistance
I think it would be great if they stayed here. All in all, they are good neighbors. The only things that I wouldn’t miss is the parking around here during the basketball tourneys and the 7:40 AM sounding of the horns, although they do make for a good backup alarm once I’ve shut mine off. [...]
St. Gertrude and Benedictine Spring Play
From St. Gertrude Performing Arts Chair, Lisa Fusco: The Stuart Avenue Players of Saint Gertrude & Benedictine High Schools will present “The Importance of Being Earnest” by Oscar Wilde on Thursday April 19, Friday April 20, and Saturday April 21, 2007 at 7:30 pm each night. This hilarious English comedy of confused identities will keep you laughing. [...]
Wilder wants to cap real estate tax increases
From WRIC. He wants to set a annual cap of 10%. The average citywide increase is around 14%. Here is the mayor’s page if someone wants to dig up more info. Update: From NBC12. The cap would be set at an average of 10% for the city. As pointed out in this article our neighborhood [...]
Benedictine High moving out west?
Seems they are heading to Goochland county… Via CBS 6
Carytown V-day options
For the Love of Chocolate Flora Culture River City Cellars
Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
Ellenor Alcorn speaks on All That Glitters: The Jerome and Rita Gans Collection of Silver @ 6pm in the Marble Hall.
