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 Theatre. Donation $10 in advance, $15 at the door. Proceeds benefit the Byrd Theatre.

Special VIP Entry!

Includes a 6:30 reception at the Jefferson Hotel, which provided backdrops for the film. Transportation to the Byrd. Special balcony seating and VIP entry to an after-party. Donation $40 in advance, $45 at the door. Limited tickets available.

Click Here to Buy Tickets

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 help you get More Bang for Your Buck.

“She likes to take advantage of when I leave the laundry basket on the floor and make toys for herself. She’s been known to swallow a sock or washrag,” said pet owner, Martha Childress.

And that was never a problem for 6 year old Bespin, until last March. Martha returned home after running the Ukrop’s Monument Avenue 10K to find her dog acting strange. Read More…

According to the piece written in the RTD, the guilty party realized what happened and tried to leave the stadium. Stadium Authorities caught up with him and he was escorted out of the stadium. Apparently, he has since been banned from the Diamond for life.

I was at the game, and as the ball came flying out onto the field, I thought it was an innocent prank. Then as it hit the pitcher, that levity turned into fear for the pitchers health. It was a scary moment. Unfortunately, the result of the prank has somewhat blown the situation out of proportion. It is a time honored tradition to throw the ball back on the field when the opposition hits a home run. I honestly think that this incident was a play on the concept. I wasn’t close enough to the perp to gauge his emotion, but I think that he actually hit a player, on the fly, was a complete accident. I bet you if he couldn’t do it again in another 10 attempts. That is a tough, accurate throw. Yet since contact was made, the situation was escalated.

I realize it is impossible to judge intent after the fact. But it would be difficult to convince me that what transpired was malicious. Dumb- yes. Malicious- nope. At least the Squirrels aren’t trying to prosecute, but still banning him for life seems a bit overboard. I hope COO Todd Parnell and Chief Executive Manager Chuck Domino reconsider the decision after the hype has blown over.

In the meantime, check out their website…..

http://belmontfoodshop.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 been under $50. They come from regular people, giving what they can and that’s the theory behind an August 30 “Save the Byrd” fundraiser.

What would you do if you heard the heart of Carytown might have to close its doors? Mattie Coll had this answer on the way into Monday night’s showing of “Shrek” at the Byrd.

Read More….

With 100,000+ expected at the Watermelon Festival, RVA should be able to rally around this community gem and help keep the doors open! You can stop by anytime (not just Sunday) to donate!

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 12:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
3121 Park Ave.
An unknown person stole a moped from the above location.

3rd Precinct
MOPED THEFT
8/4/10 3:00 a.m. – 5:26 a.m.
201 N. Belmont Ave.
An unknown person stole a moped from the above location.

If you own a moped, you might want to think about an alternate storage location.

Dining Out Review: Secco Wine Bar

Presented by:
Richmond Justice Initiative
Youth With A Mission Virginia
Mission Richmond
TGHProject

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