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March 7, 2010
Any word on Papa’s Pizza?
Has anyone tried the new pizza place? Had it delivered?
March 3, 2010
Poe Museum Enchanted Garden a hidden jewel of a space
Betsy at the Richmond Landscape Design Examiner looks around the region for Best Gardens for Weddings and includes the Edgar Allan Poe Museum Enchanted Garden in the top 3:
The word that best describes this garden space is intimate. The elegant enclosed garden can accommodate 125 people but it feels like a gathering of close friends and loved ones. Although the museum is in the middle of the city, the courtyard garden is completely enclosed so it’s very private.
March 2, 2010
Westboro at the Holocaust Museum
geistweg has a set of photos from todays protest & counter-protest outside of the Holocaust Museum.
February 25, 2010
Earth Day Celebration and James River Fish Festival set for April
Save the date to celebrate Richmond’s environmental community with bands, green exhibitors, vendors, and activities. For more information see the Falls of the James Group Sierra Club’s March/April newsletter and stay posted for ways to get involved.
February 25, 2010
Tobacco Avenue: “Christ Returns For LuLu’s Meatloaf”
Another scoop from Tobacco Avenue:
Jesus Christ, the Son of God and man who died to save the sins of humanity, returned to Earth last night for a brief moment to have the meatloaf at popular downtown restaurant LuLu’s.
February 23, 2010
Westboro scheduled to be “opposing the fag lifestyle of soul-damning, nation-destroying filth” in RVA in March
The schedule for the crazies of the Westboro Baptist Church indicates that they will be spreading their hate at the Virginia Holocaust Museum on March 2:
Virginia Holocaust Museum 2000 E. Cary St. THIS IS THE DAY you silly Jews had better obey the Lord Jesus Christ. THIS IS THE DAY, yea let Israel say, THIS IS THE DAY that you must OBEY! Isaiah 11:10 And in that day there shall be a root of Jesse, which shall stand for an ensign of the people; to it shall the Gentiles seek: and his rest shall be glorious.
February 22, 2010
Dirt!
Tricycle Gardens will be hosting a free showing of DIRT! this Sunday, February 28th, at 6PM at the TG headquarters at 211 West 7th Street:
The film offers a vision of a sustainable relationship between Humans and Dirt through profiles of the global visionaries who are determined to repair the damage we’ve done before it’s too late. There are many ways we can preserve the living skin of the earth for future generations. If you care about your food, water, the air you breathe, your health and happiness… it’s time to see DIRT! the Movie, roll up your sleeves for action and Get Dirty.
February 22, 2010
Dog found in Shockoe
Drop a line through the Craigslist info if this is your dog:
found pit bull. young white and brown. sweet. knows how to sit. contact by e-mail if you think its yours tell what it’s collar looks like
February 15, 2010
SBNA meets tonight at Sheba
The February meeting of the Shockoe Bottom Neighborhood Association will be held tonight, Monday, February 15th at 5:30PM at Sheba (9 North 17th Street). The focus of the meeting will be GRTC’s proposed Broad and Main rapid transit corridor and the proposed connecting corridor. Also, George Bolos of the 17th Street Farmers Market will present on a practical and achievable light rail plan for Shockoe Bottom’s Main Street Station.
February 12, 2010
Build out continues in Shockoe
The RTD today has a look at the developments underway in Shockoe, including Cedar Broad, Shockoe Valley Heights, and Cold Storage.
February 11, 2010
On bringing Bus Rapid Transit to Broad Street
Two meetings on bringing Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) to Broad Street have been called for the end of February:
Join us to improve transit service and traffic congestion on Broad Street. This important roadway and transit route serves many commercial and residential areas and averages more than 700 bus trips daily. The study will focus on the most congested section – a 7-mile length from Rocketts Landing to Willow Lawn.
February 10, 2010
Celebrate with GlobeHopper
Come celebrate with GlobeHopper as they turn 2!
We’ve beat the odds! We’re turning two years old!! Come out and lounge with us as we jam to the bad bass beats of Jason Jenkins! Bring your instruments and jam along! All are welcome. No cover. Delicious beer, wine, and liquor specials. Oh yeaaah!
February 9, 2010
Quoit Club 2010 Membership Drive set for The Boathouse
The Quoit Club 2010 Membership Drive will be at The Boathouse on February 15:
Named for Richmond’s most popular 19th century social club, the Quoit Club is a group for young Richmond residents who are interested in history and architecture. Grab all of your friends and come kick off the 2010 Quoit Club season with a membership social at the award winning Boathouse at Rocketts Landing.
February 6, 2010
Health Department has a field day at Sumo San
Reports by the Richmond City Department of Public Health Environmental Health Division show that Sumo San has 10 critical violations from their previous 5 inspections over the past year, with 1 critical and a whopping 11 non-critical violations served up most recent on January 27, 2010.