Fire Near Carytown
Posted on | May 8, 2010 | No Comments
Thanks to Chris B for the tip.
Apparently there was a fire over at 9 S. Crenshaw St. For more info, check out the report and pics at the Boulevardizen.
My Trip to 3325 West Café
Posted on | May 7, 2010 | No Comments
I finally made it over to 3325 West Café yesterday. I could not motivate myself to make it over there. It looked like a fine enough place. Really, you can’t ask for a better dining al fresco spot in Carytown. I think it was the menu that kept me from just going there on my own. Well, yesterday I had a business lunch and so I thought that was a good enough excuse to finally try it. Read more
Lane Closures on the Boulevard
Posted on | May 7, 2010 | No Comments
Beginning Friday, May 7 at 7 p.m. to Monday, May 10, 2010 at 6 a.m. as part of the city’s Hanover Transmission main project, the Water Distribution division of the Department of Public Utilities (DPU) will close the southbound lanes of N. Boulevard between Kensington Ave and Grove Ave in order to construct and connect a 42-inch water transmission main.
Motorists traveling south along N. Boulevard will be detoured right onto Kensington Ave; left onto N. Belmont Ave, left onto Grove Ave and right onto N. Boulevard. Westbound traffic along Stuart Ave and Hanover Ave will be advised at N. Mulberry St that there will be no left turns at N. Boulevard. Northbound traffic along N. Boulevard in this area will be unobstructed. Appropriate traffic control measures and detours will be provided and the work area will be secured for the safety of construction crews and the public.
Weather permitting; work will be performed over night and the weekend to cause minimal traffic disruption.
Special Showing at the Byrd Tonight
Posted on | May 5, 2010 | No Comments
Bicycle Dreams is playing tonight at the Byrd Theatre at 6pm. $10 in advance. $14 at the door. Benefits Richmond Pro Cycling. Check out the trailer!
16th Annual Museum District Mother’s Day House & Garden Tour Returns!
Posted on | May 4, 2010 | No Comments
There is only one way to spend Mother’s Day (ok, maybe there are more, but…) Sunday May 9th from 1pm – 5pm our neighborhood’s charm, architecture and style is spotlighted in this Richmond tradition. This year’s tour features some of the most amazing homes we’ve ever had on the tour, including 3400 Park Ave.
Click here for house descriptions and pictures. Read more
Casino Night…… For a Good Cause
Posted on | May 4, 2010 | No Comments
This was sent to me by a VCU Med School Student……..
HOMBRE First Annual Casino Night
Sunday, May 23, 2010 5-9PM
Hosted at Historic Tuckahoe Plantation
boyhood home of Thomas Jefferson
Tickets available for $35
Purchase on-line, pick up at the door
Or donate any amount if you can’t attend. Read more
Can Can Beer Dinner
Posted on | April 28, 2010 | No Comments
VMFA Looking to Bring in Some Dough
Posted on | April 26, 2010 | No Comments
Along with the expansion and the money spent and the glamor and all that wonderful stuff, the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts expects to help generate a good bit of revenue. In the report by Rachel DePompa at NBC 12….
According to an economic impact study the museum could see, 450,000 visitors a year and could generate $500,000 in local sales tax revenues. Visitors to the museum and its expanded operations are expected to generate $36 million annually around the state.
For the rest of the story, go here……
VMFA Opening This Week
Posted on | April 24, 2010 | No Comments
With the VMFA reopening its doors on May 1, I thought I’d share a sneak peak given to us by our friends over at RVA News
VMFA: It’s the final countdown!
by Valerie Catrow
April 22, 2010
After almost five years of planning and hard work, the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts is set to open the new James W. and Frances G. McGlothlin Wing on the
first of May. We (and a very large handful of others) got to take a peek at the new digs this morning…and ladies and gentlemen, it looks fantastic. Read More
Missing Dog
Posted on | April 23, 2010 | No Comments
A white and black pit bull was found roaming down the 3400 block of Floyd Ave with no identification. If you think that this might be your dog, call Mark at 804.205.7382.
The owner has been located and the dog has been returned.
Yard Sale this Weekend
Posted on | April 23, 2010 | No Comments
St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 520 N. Boulevard. Sat., 4/24, 8-1. One of Richmond’s Best! Inside. Free parking in rear. Food avail. Antiques, furn., household & garden items, art, books, CD’s, albums & lots more!
*please fee free to notify me of any upcoming yard sales, estate sales, etc. Send email to info@wotbn.net.
Sports Options This Evening
Posted on | April 21, 2010 | No Comments
The Richmond Kickers will be playing the Mexican U-21 National Team. The game starts at 7:30 and will be played at UR Stadium. For more information, visit the Kickers site.
The Flying Squirrels will be finishing their home stand against the New Britain Rockcats at 7:05. The first 2,500 fans of all ages will receive a Green Hat presented by Central Virginia Waste Management Authority! The Flying Squirrels will not be home again until April 30th.
New, Low Cost Pet Clinic in Carytown
Posted on | April 20, 2010 | No Comments
This post is from the blog, Richmond Daily Pet
If you have a pet (or two, or more) you know how expensive vet care can be — even the non-emergency, routine stuff like office visits and heartworm tests. The mission of Helping Hands Veterinary Surgical and Dental Care is to provide high quality surgical and dental care to your pet at affordable rates. To do this, they limit services to “soft tissue surgery and dental care only.” That means no office visits or consultation time (or fees)… Read More
MDA to Hold Spring Alley Clean Up
Posted on | April 20, 2010 | No Comments
The Museum District Association will hold the Spring Alley Clean Up Saturday, April 24 and needs your help to keep our neighborhood clean!
The MDA coordinates two neighborhood alley cleanups each year (Spring and Fall) where neighborhood volunteers help reduce the amount of trash, appliances, and furniture littering our alleyways.
To ensure a successful cleanup, we will need approximately 30 volunteers, who will be divided up into teams of 5-6 to do a sweep through each of the five designated zones in the Museum District. If you are interested in helping out, please contact Robert Traub at or at 803-213-0163 or via e-mail at MDAenvironment@museumdistrict.org.
As always, the MDA appreciates any amount of time that residents can devote to the alley cleanup projects.
What: The Spring Alley Cleanup
When: April 24, 2009 from 7:30-11:30 AM
Where: Meet at Benedictine High School cafeteria (enter the parking lot off Belmont between Stuart and Hanover). Hot coffee and donuts will be provided.
Martins is Here
Posted on | April 19, 2010 | 4 Comments
I’m going to give the store a few days before commenting on it.
Here is what I would like to know. While it is sad to see Ukrops go, what are you excited about by having Martins?
Opening Night at the Diamond
Posted on | April 16, 2010 | 1 Comment
The Diamond was SOLD OUT. People actually went to a baseball game and were excited to be there. It was hard to ignore the buzz. Yesterday’s home opener was going to be crazy. Richmond has realized that it had made a mistake by letting its previous team go, and they showed their support by making it out to the yard.
I just kept wondering, could the Flying Squirrels replace the R-Braves? Read more
Devil’s Triangle
Posted on | April 15, 2010 | No Comments
For a little history lesson on the geographical area, hop on over to The Devil’s Triangle Blog.
There has been some interesting stuff posted there over the past few weeks including:
Be sure to check it out and leave some comments.
This Week at Richmond Traingle Players
Posted on | April 15, 2010 | No Comments
Wed., April 14 -Sun. April 18
Kathy Halenda in
The Brassy Broads of Broadway
Wed – Sat evening at 8 pm;
Sunday matinee at 4 pm
Tickets $25
A musical tribute to the gutsy gals who put the “Broad” in Broadway! Kathy Halenda — a raucous bundle of Ethel Merman. Bette Midler, Lainie Kazan and Carol Burnett, all rolled into one dynamic powerhouse — takes you on a joyous journey of why we love these characters, including Auntie Mame, Mama Rose, Fanny Brice, Dolly Levi, Reno, Miss Mona, Annie Oakley and Sally Bowles, with a dash of Ms. Halenda’s own special brand of zany playfulness tossed in.
From wistful ballads to show stopping Broadway classics, this show will touch AND tickle you. So come on…travel a Broad!
Café Olé ….Olé….Olé…..Olé.
Posted on | April 12, 2010 | 1 Comment
Tis’ true. Café Olé is coming to Carytown according to Style Weekly.
The restaurant will be located in the old Ben & Jerry’s location.
Pretty soon, Mexican cuisine (3) will be rivaling Thai (4) as the dominant ethnic cuisine in Carytown.
Have you been to the downtown location? Are you going to check it out once it opens?
City Council Meeting Today
Posted on | April 12, 2010 | No Comments
There are 2 interesting items on the docket today.
1) There is a proposal to raise the fines for towing from $65 to $95. That is a huge hike. For more information check out the article in the RTD.
2) Ord. No. 2010-60 (Patron: Mayor Jones, By Request) – To authorize the special use of *** 2906, 2910, 2914, 2938, 2940, 2942, and 2944 West Clay Street for a multifamily dwelling use with up to 38 dwelling units ***. Here is the link to the full ordinance with designs for the Scott’s Addition location.
