archive for June, 2008
June 1, 2008
this week’s RDN calendar
Sunday Vintage Market; open mic @ Poe’s Pub; Mini Flicks & Stories; Thursday Fresh Market; Friday Cheers - Dr. Dog (w/ The Palominos); book signing: Historic Photos of Richmond; Rilo Kiley; MORE…
June 3, 2008
ne Blanc Bleu pas
Style Weekly’s Short Order has the word that Blanc Bleu, “a major fine-dining project planned for Riverside on the James”, is not to be. Quoting a spokesman for CB5 Restaurant Group as saying that “economic factors and a lack of confidence in the Richmond market at this time” killed the project.
June 3, 2008
Animalia @ Farmer’s Market
Bring your pet (leashed or in carriers and with current shots) and join in the fun of this 9th Annual Pet Fete! Activities include the “Greyest Muzzle” for canines and for those unusual, super special pets we will host the “Niftiest Pet” contest. Reverend David Keill will lead a Blessing of the Animals on the Market, followed by the traditional “Parade of Pets.” Enjoy a petting zoo and a themed Children’s Animal Art Activity.
June 3, 2008
Council delays vote on Virginia Capital Trail
At its May 27 meeting, Council delayed voting on whether to begin the initial steps to acquire riverfront land allowing for the continuation of The Virginia Capital Trail, a 54-mile bike route that is being developed from Richmond to Williamsburg and Jamestown. [...] Council has delayed consideration of the measure until its June 9 meeting. [via]
June 4, 2008
dig to commence at Lumpkin’s
Archaeologists from the James River Institute for Archaeology of Williamsburg will work through the summer excavating at the site of the Lumpkin’s slave jail, currently a city-owned parking lot behind Main Street Station. [via]
“I’m hoping what we will find will give us insight in how they lived not only as slaves but slave owners, so we can educate the public of how people lived in a hostile environment,” said City Councilwoman Delores L. McQuinn, chairwoman of the Richmond Slave Trail Commission.
June 5, 2008
James River clean-up June 14
In its eighth year, the James River Regional Cleanup continues to grow. Past events have seen hundreds of volunteers on foot and in boats dedicate part of a day to collect litter from the shoreline and water. Sat. June.14 9AM-1PM. Register for the clean-up. [via]
June 6, 2008
have you seen this beagle?
Last night my beagle Bagel got away. Long story short I was trapped in an elevator while she was outside of it, and the elevator started going up. I broke her leash to save her and she ended up getting out the front door of my building at 2500 E. Cary St. about 10:30 last night. After a few hours of searching we can’t find her anywhere. The last person to see her saw her running towards the canal, but we had no luck finding her in that area last night.
June 7, 2008
repaving of slave cemetery postponed
After grass-roots protests earlier this week, VCU has decided to delay repaving the parking lot that may cover a burial ground for slaves and free blacks.
June 8, 2008
this week’s RDN calendar
Rilo Kiley; Sunday Vintage Market; Clearing the Air on Renewable and Non Renewable Energy Sources; open mic @ Poe’s Pub; James River Writers meet&greet; Harvey Milk @ Canal Club; Mini Flicks & Stories; Thursday Fresh Market; Friday Cheers - Dirty Dozen Brass Band (w/ Southside Funk); Fridays at Sunset; River District Canal Cruises (Friday-Sunday); 6th District Town Meeting; James River Adventure Games; James River Adventure Games; Shockoe Bottom Neighborhood Meeting; MORE…
June 8, 2008
mayoral candidate debate set for Plant Zero
Something like a mayoral debate has been announced for June 19 Plant Zero on Thursday, June 19, from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. Via Buttermilk & Molasses:
Those who file by the June 10 deadline are expected to be invited to a Town Hall “listening forum” organized by the Coalition for a Greater Richmond at Plant Zero on Thursday, June 19, from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. The forum is being touted as a space where “concerned citizens speak and Richmond mayoral candidates listen,” but I expect that former TV anchor Lisa LaFata will find ways to bring the candidates into the conversation.
June 8, 2008
help us take it up a notch
Wanna help River District News really get good? Do you know of a restaurant opening soon? A building that will be restored or demolished? A great musician, poet, or artist that will be in town? Interested in writing about that concert that you went to?
June 9, 2008
James River Adventure Games this weekend
This Saturday and Sunday, the James River Adventure Games will feature athletes competing in seven different outdoor sports with events on Brown’s Island, Belle Isle, Robious Landing, and Rocketts Landing. There will be plenty for spectators to see and do as well, including fireworks on Saturday. Check the schedule for more info.
June 9, 2008
Ripp and Ross partner for Echo Harbour proposal
The battle over Richmond Intermediate Terminal continues afresh. A new partnership between the proposed developer of Echo Harbor George T. Ross and restaurateur Michael Ripp offers “a joint project that would include moving Dock Street to allow the shifting of the condominium towers out of the view from Libby Hill Park and expanding public access to the river along the property”. [via]
June 9, 2008
renovation underway @ Berkeley
The AAA Four Diamond Berkeley Hotel is undergoing renovations. The guest rooms “will receive new flat-screen televisions, bedding and desks and chairs. The hotel lobby, restaurant, public restrooms and meeting space will be refurbished with a sophisticated new look.” [via]
June 9, 2008
burial ground banner and workshop night @ Gallery5
Following up on the protest last Tuesday of the repaving of what “may be the site of the largest slave burial ground in the nation”, organizers are working towards a follow-up rally to marshall momentum. An organizing meeting will be held @ Gallery 5 on Wednesday the 11th at 7:00PM.
June 10, 2008
1st Annual Runoff Rundown announced for July
On July 12, 2008, the James River Association (JRA) will host the first annual Runoff Rundown, a one-day event celebrating America’s Founding River. The goal is for teams and individuals to collectively travel the entire 340 miles the James River, from the headwaters at Iron Gate to the mouth at the Chesapeake Bay. Sign up for your piece - a lazy two-mile float at Scottsville, an intense whitewater kayak through downtown Richmond, a fishing trip with your friends on the flats below the Enon bridge or a sunset cruise to the Chesapeake Bay… Everyone is encouraged to be creative in their support of the first annual James River Association Runoff Rundown.
June 10, 2008
Sons of Confederate Veterans proposes Davis statue at Tredegar
The Sons of Confederate Veterans is offering to donate a bronze statue of Jefferson Davis, the first and only president of the the Confederacy, to be placed at Tredegar Iron Work to mark the bicentennial of his birth. [via]
June 10, 2008
Juneteenth to include torchlight walk on Slave Trail
This year’s Juneteenth celebrations will take place June 20-21, include a fashion show, a panel discussion, African music and dance, a Dead Prez concert, and will end in a torchlight walk on the Richmond Slave Trail. [via]
June 10, 2008
daily grilled cheeses and more @ Savor
RVA food blogger Brandon, this time writing for Style Weekly, takes a look at Savor (and the daily grilled cheeses!) and says “what’s not to like?”
June 10, 2008
The Old City Bar only for events
Style Weekly’s Short Order is reporting that David Napier’s The Old City Bar will only be open for “private events, parties and theme dinners”, with a summer Italian prix-fixe, five-course dinner in the works.
