Community yard sale benefiting local non-profit
From tipster Eric…
Yard Sale – This Saturday 5/31 from 8am – 1pm
1000 North Thompson Street – next to the Fan Free Parking Lot.
The folks from Chop Suey Books will be their with the Books on Wheels Bus. Come by – shop at the yard sale and drop off your old bikes and books.
Proceeds go to [...]
Dogwood Dell’s 2008 Festival of the Arts lineup is stacked
Festival of the Arts is back at Dogwood Dell, and the line-up looks excellent. There’s something going on virtually every night. And best of all, it’s free.
Highlights include a packed July 4th concert schedule with fireworks, and a production of the musical “Little Shop of Horrors.” Also, premiering this year is a Storytelling Festival July [...]
Get out there for the Special Olympics
From specialolympicsva.org…
Special Olympics Virginia is looking for 3,000 “fan-atics” at this year’s Summer Games June 6-7 in Richmond. We need people to fill the stands and show their enthusiasm for the more than 1,500 athletes who will be competing at the Games, because it’s truly not as special without the fans.
Visit www.volunteer2cheer.com to sign [...]
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Beer tasting at ET’s
Ellwood Thompson’s is having an Intro to Belgian Beer class on Tuesday, May 27 @ 7PM. Tasting included.
photo by .Bala
1st District meeting – Wednesday, May 28
From the MDA…
Councilman Bruce Tyler will host a 1st District meeting Wednesday, May 28, from 6:30-8:30 PM at Mary Munford Elementary School, 211 Westmoreland Ave. (Map)
District and citywide topics will be presented and discussed. Councilman Tyler holds First District meetings at the same time and place, on the fourth Tuesday of every other month.
This meeting [...]
R-Braves have promotions all weekend
The Richmond Braves play a home series this weekend against the Durham Bulls and have lined up several fan-friendly promotions…
Friday, May 23, 7 PM - Francisely Bueno figurine night. Plus, bring your EZ-pass and get 2-for-1 general admission tickets
Saturday, May 24, 7 PM - Economic Stimulus Night – buy a press-level seat ($8), and get $4 in [...]
“Dalai Lama Renaissance” to be screened at The Byrd
The Byrd Theatre will screen the film documentary “Dalai Lama Renaissance” on June 1 @ 11 AM and 1:30 PM. Tickets are $10 and will not be sold in advance.
The film has sold out at other theaters, so folks at the Byrd recommend getting there a little early.
The film is narrated by Harrison Ford (pictured [...]
Richmond Kickers – Saturday, May 24 @ 7pm
The Richmond Kickers play their 2nd home game of the season this Saturday at 7 PM. The Kickers are 2-2 and face Charlotte Eagles, who dominated the Kickers last time on their home turf 3-0, in a rematch.
The first 1,000 fans through the gate receive a chip clip. w00t!
Documentary on public schools “2 Million Minutes” free at The Byrd today
With all the chatter over at RVANews on public schools, today’s screening of “2 Million Minutes” at The Byrd seems pretty applicable. 2 Million Minutes is a documentary exploring the relationship between education and economic competitiveness. Honors students in China, India, and the US are followed as they complete high school and prepare for college.
Showtime [...]
Indiana Jones – I, II, or III (or IV)?
Bear in the area. Oh my
The dudes at 10 S. Boulevard were the first to put out the alert that a bear was spotted on VCU’s campus. From NBC12…
Officials say the animal was seen around 11 p.m. yesterday near Monroe Park and that it’s not unusual to see the animals this time of year, even in cities.
This is the time that [...]
Crime Alert – secure your home windows and doors
A tipster on the first block of North Crenshaw Avenue let us know that there was an attempted break in at her residence…
Around 12:45am this morning someone tried to break into my home. Luckily I was awake downstairs and heard someone pushing the screen up outside one of my windows.
Luckily, the person didn’t make inside. [...]
Memorial Day Program at the Carillon War Memorial
The Carillon War Memorial in Richmond’s Byrd Park hosts a free Memorial Day program May 26 at 4pm. The ceremony will feature the Franklin Military Academy color guard, music, speakers and the ringing of the Carillon bells. The program is presented by the Carillon Advisory Committee and Richmond Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities.
The Virginia War [...]
All Binsted murder suspects in custody
Richmond police announced that they have all suspects in custody in connection with the Tyler Binsted murder. Two 19-year-old females were arrested and charged.
Howard Reed Scott III is already in custody and charged with murder.
Originally, a 13-15 year old male named “Pete” was a suspect, but he is no longer wanted.
Source: RTD
The Big Fat Greek Festival – May 29 – June 1
The Greek Festival is back this year, and in 2008 it’s going to be BIG. You can still drive-thru to pickup food, but we wouldn’t recommend it. Stop in, because it’s going to be an all-out party.
The festivities will take place at the corner of Malvern and Antrium
Times
Thursday, May 29 – 11 AM – 9 [...]
Albert Hill Eco-Fest Family Fun Day – This Saturday
Announcing the first annual Albert Hill Middle School PTA Eco-Fest Family Fun Day
Saturday, May 17 11:00am – 3:00pm
3400 Patterson Avenue
Enjoy four hours of family fun and support your neighborhood middle school PTA!! Games, Burgers and other good eats, Silent auction, Karaoke
h/t Jonah
Mezzanine – next restaurant to give it a go in Carytown
Mezzanine is the name of the restaurant set to open in the space formerly known as Happy Interactions which was formerly known as Blue Mountain Cafe. How will Mezzanine succeed where others have failed?
First, it’s bringing some star power. Owner Randy O’Dell, dubbed “most popular bartender in the city” by Style has worked at places [...]
Carytown Seafood’s asking price – $475K
Carytown Seafood is in Chapter 11 bankruptcy and closed, but you can be the proud owner of the store for a cool $475,000. The price includes all fixtures, furniture, and equipment, as well as the name, which has been drug through the mud with 2 store closings and a bankruptcy filing.
source: RTD
