Go to the Byrd Fundraiser Tonight
Style Weekly’s Richmond Premiere of
Rock ‘n’ Roll Hotel
It’s not an urban legend! Unearthed after nearly three decades, Rock ‘n’ Roll Hotel is a campy, ’80s production featuring Judd Nelson’s film debut. Starring Rachel Sweet, Dick Shawn, Colin Quinn and a host of Richmond extras.
One Special Showing! Monday, August 30 2010
Showtime 8 p.m. at the Byrd [...]
More Coverage on the Low Cost Vet in Carytown
This is a piece recently run on NBC12 about Helping Hands in Carytown
It’s stressful to find out your pet needs surgery, but the big shock can come when you get the bill.
Veterinary procedures can cost thousands of dollars, forcing pet owners to make sometimes difficult decisions. One local vet made it her mission to [...]
The Overblown Ball Throwing Incident at Squirrels Game
If you haven’t heard the story already, let me recap it for you. 1B Brandon Belt hit a foul ball into the upper deck along the 3rd baseline. Next thing you know, the ball is thrown from the upper deck onto the field and hits the Reading Phillies pitcher on the ankle. The pitcher was [...]
Belmont Food Shop- Are We Excited?
So a new specialty grocery store and deli is opening on Belmont Ave- 27 N. Belmont to be exact. The idea is to provide locally sourced food to the community. They have a boxed lunch menu, but the building is still very empty. Not sure what is going on. Does anyone have the scoop?
In the [...]
Another Byrd Fundraiser…..
This according to NBC12.com……
Good news for the Byrd Theatre, after our story about the break-in and financial hardship of the Carytown landmark, Richmonders have stepped up with several fund raising projects.
Since our report, the donations have come flooding in. So far the total reaches $30,000. The amazing part is 85% of those contributions have [...]
WATERMELON FESTIVAL DAY
Have fun out there…. share your thoughts on the events
Help The Byrd This Weekend
From the Museum District Association Facebook Page:
There is an effort to save and support the Byrd Theatre this Sun., August 8, during the Carytown Watermelon Festival. To participate, stop by Richmond’s beloved theater and donate $1 per person to help them through these tough economic times and help spur needed renovations (and new seats!)
With 100,000+ [...]
Mopeds- They are coming for you
Looking over last nights police report, I noticed the following:
3rd Precinct
MOPED THEFT
8/4/10 12:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
3129 Stuart Ave.
An unknown person stole a moped from the above location.
3rd Precinct
MOPED THEFT
8/4/10 [...]
Secco in the RTD
If you haven’t been by Secco yet, check it out. Here is what Dana Craig from the RTD had to say.
Dining Out Review: Secco Wine Bar
Call + Response Documentary “Special Showing”
July 22nd at 7pm
Presented by:
Richmond Justice Initiative
Youth With A Mission Virginia
Mission Richmond
TGHProject
$7 suggested donation
A Film About The World’s 27 million Most Terrifying Secrets
What to do with the Verizon Building?
Carytown South resident Harry Kollatz provided me with this story and some commentary along with it. I’d love to hear your feedback as I think this story has legs and will be around for a while.
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/business/2010/jul/01/VERI01-ar-261132/
I gotta agree with most of the commenters: we don’t need a fourth grocery in Carytown. But I was alerted [...]
Carytown Cleanup
This showed up on FACEBOOK.
The cleanup is slated for Sunday, August 1, 2010 (10:00am – 3:00pm).
The cleanup will start on the exit ramp from 195 to Cameron St and continue through Carytown.
Just in time for the Watermelon Festival.
Talking Cheese at Elwood Thompsons
RVANews features Ellwood Thompson’s cheesemonger, Dany Schutte, in her own words.
Never did I imagine in my youth that I would some day become a cheesemonger. A firewoman, police officer, even a minister, but nope, cheesemonger was not among the list. Actually, I wasn’t that interested in food, outside just eating it. Somewhere in my [...]
Found Dog
UPDATE- The Dog and the Owner have been reunited! Happy Ending!
FemaleBlack Cloth Collar
Round Metal Tag: “Dodge Donald C. 782-72-38 0-USNR-P”
Contact: (804) 353-4358
Entertainment this Weekend
The Byrd Theater is showing Date Night at 7:15 and 9:30. If you haven’t seen this movie, go to it. It is totally worth the $2.
Movieland has the new releases of Despicable Me and Predators. They could be fun ;)
Triangle Players is showing PULP.
Community Gardens to Host Movie Nights
The community gardens over at Thompson and Kensington are hosting 2 movie nights. The first night will be on July 10, and there is no charge. For more info, check out the HC Community Garden Blog.
Rate Hike at GRTC
For all you GRTC riders, the city council approved a 25 cent rate hike starting July 25th. The extra cost is to help defray the $50 million deficit at GRTC.
For more information, check out the piece at the RTD.
WOTB- Sports Update
The Squirrels continue their tailspin. They have lost 5 out of their last 6 and they currently sit in 5th place in the division. The good news is that they are only 3.5 games behind 2nd place Bowie and a potential playoff spot.
The Revolution had a banner week. They were named the best franchise [...]
Upcoming Events for the Museum District Association
Saturday, June 26 – MDA Community Yard Sale Day
Are you thinking about having a yard sale this summer? Are you a member of the Museum District Association? If so, we can help you unload your stuff with free publicity on The Museum District’s Community Yard Sale Day Saturday, June 26th.
The Museum District Association will compile [...]
Would WOTB by the Proposed Changes to Nightclubs?
So the City Council is considering a new ordinance on so-called nightclubs and dance halls. This ordinance is partially in response to the recent shootings down in Shockoe Bottom. This ordinance is also more difficult to get than a ABC license. For more information about this ordinance check out this report on NBC12.
For the life [...]
