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  • River City Christmas Lights


    River City Christmas Lights
    Originally uploaded by digirebelva
    Richmond renewed its tradition of lighting up downtown for Christmas last night. The 25th annual Grand Illumination took place last night at the James Center in perfect Christmas weather. See the RTD for [...]
    Posted: December 05, 2009, 11:36am EST
  • Amahl and the Night Visitors

    Free holiday performance set for Dec. 6 at Landmark

    The Richmond Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities will present its annual holiday gift to the city, its production of “Amahl and the Night Visitors,” at 4 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 6, at the Landmark Theater.

    The musical [...]
    Posted: December 05, 2009, 10:47am EST
  • Walter Witschey and The Temples of Doom

    Not actually Walter Witschey


    Have you ever wanted to be an armchair Indiana Jones, discovering lost cities in the jungle? Explore the ancient ruins of Mesoamerica with Walter Witschey, Maya archaeologist, professor of anthropology at Longwood University, and director emeritus of the Science [...]
    Posted: September 10, 2009, 8:27am EDT
  • The Grand Opening of Richmond CenterStage

    Host:
    Richmond CenterStage
    Type:
    Music/Arts - Opening
    Network:
    Global
    Date:
    Saturday, September 12, 2009
    Time:
    4:00pm - 4:30pm
    Location:
    Grace Street, between 6th and 7th streets
    Email:
    www.richmondcenterstage.com
    Description
    Hope everyone can make it! Sure to be an awesome evening. The Ribbon Cutting will take place [...]
    Posted: September 09, 2009, 1:15am EDT
  • Downtown Dinners

    Deveron Timberlake takes a look at the dining options near CenterStage.

    "In general, the drinking is better than the eating in the short radius from CenterStage, but most everything is affordable and therefore more palatable. Here’s where to go now for before — and after — theater sloshing and" [...]

    Posted: August 25, 2009, 11:16pm EDT
  • River District Canal Cruises

    Enjoy 40-minute historically narrated tours of the James River and Kanawha Canal along the historic Canal Walk. These covered boats accommodate up to 35 passengers and depart on the hour from the Turning Basin in downtown Richmond’s River District.

    Richmond’s canals were first begun in 1789 [...]
    Posted: August 19, 2009, 4:13pm EDT
  • Flown the Coop


    From the DGIF weblog:



    All three have flown


    "Following the first successful flight of the young male, the two juvenile females were somewhat more cautious. One of the females slowly scaled the roof line using a strand of holiday lights (the" [...]

    Posted: August 19, 2009, 6:55am EDT
  • Visual Arts Center Reception


    The 2009 Visual Arts Center of Richmond Faculty + Staff + Board Exhibition finishes with a closing reception on Friday, August 21, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., to which the public is invited.

    This annual display of work by the Center’s talented array of [...]
    Posted: August 18, 2009, 5:31pm EDT
  • Opening Ceremonies

    From Stephen Living - Wildlife Biologist for the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries.
    "We have a number of volunteers with experience in Identifying birds - along with dgif staff experienced with handling raptors. While all of our "official volunteer" spots are filled you can still feel free to" [...]
    Posted: August 17, 2009, 11:12pm EDT
  • Flight Preperations


    Looking more and more like adult birds, the three falcon chicks are almost fully fledged. This In years past DGIF biologists have taken the young birds to remote locations in the Blue Ridge mountains to hone their flight skills. Since [...]
    Posted: August 17, 2009, 5:21pm EDT
  • An Invitation to a Wake

    I got this odd email the other day.


    You are all invited to join me in mourning the voluntary, but permanent, expatriation of a painting that has always been too heavy to hang, but has appeared on numerous occasions below one's ordinary sightline. ...

    It will sail' [...]
    Posted: August 16, 2009, 6:04am EDT
  • The 19th Down Home Family Reunion

    4:00 PM to 11:00 PM
    Saturday August 15th
    Abner Clay Park
    Brook Rd. & Leigh St. Free


    The 19th Annual Down Home Family Reunion explores a full spectrum of music, dance, stories, food, shopping and enrichment in this Celebration of African American Folklife. It's a' [...]

    Posted: August 15, 2009, 6:00am EDT
  • Richmond Fold Festival Needs Volunteers

    The premiere festival in Richmond is less than two months away and preparations are in full gear. It takes an army of volunteers to put this on and your help is more needed than ever. This is an opportunity to act together as one community. [...]
    Posted: August 14, 2009, 12:53pm EDT
  • A Falcon Sighting


    I walked out my front door this afternoon to a unfamiliar screech. I looked up to find a very upset starling harassing a very blase' falcon sitting on top of the RMA garage on 2nd Street. I mistook it for a hawk at first,' [...]
    Posted: August 12, 2009, 10:27pm EDT
  • Another Facelift on Grace Street

    This time on the northeast corner of 3rd and Grace. Currently occupied by a salon which is moving, the exterior of the building is being restored in preperation for rental. The interior will be built leases are signed. The upper floors may be converted into [...]
    Posted: August 12, 2009, 9:47am EDT
  • Summer Sizzle Hike - Are You Game

    Do you want to see our urban wilderness up close in personal?

    Do you want to escape from the everyday, get lost along the river and see just how beautiful and remote the James River can be?

    You can do this on Saturday, August 15th. This challenging hike [...]
    Posted: August 11, 2009, 6:15am EDT
  • PARADISE PARK MURAL OPENING

    Come Celebrate
    We made a mural

    SAT. AUG 8th
    11:30am – 2:00pm
    FREE / FUN FOR ALL AGES

    NO BS BRASS BAND Parade
    March time line up 12:15pm (in the park)

    Visual Arts Center craft table – Make a shakerMeet their Giant Parade puppetArt on Wheels mobile printing pressDance - Eat [...]
    Posted: August 07, 2009, 11:25am EDT
  • Johnny Z Fest @ Joe's Inn

    From Art 180

    A celebration of art, music and community.

    Fun for the whole Family!

    Saturday, August 8th
    12pm-5pm

    200 Block of Shields Ave.
    (Between Grove & Hanover)

    A block party featuring the Bizarre Market, live music & WRIR DJ's,' [...]
    Posted: August 07, 2009, 11:17am EDT
  • ATR Weekend Picks

    Friday August 7th
    6pm – 10pm
    First Friday -
    On and Off Broad Street -
    Downtown Richmond
    1pm – 2pm
    Lions in the Library
    Maymont Mansion
    8:30pm – 11pm
    A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum
    Dogwood Dell

    Saturday August 8th

    10am – 4pm
    Children's Museum
    Moonbounce Mania -[...]
    Posted: August 06, 2009, 7:41pm EDT
  • First Friday - This Friday

    From Curated Culture:


    FIRST FRIDAYS VENUE HIGHLIGHTS:

    Richmond’s First Fridays doesn’t take a break just because it’s a little hot outside. August is a great time to experience the Art Walk, especially during the cycle of a Full Moon! You’ll find thought-provoking exhibitions, unique shopping, delicious [...]

    Posted: August 06, 2009, 12:30pm EDT
  • Thc Carytown Watermelon Festival


    One of the biggest bashes of the year takes place this Sunday in Carytown. One of two times a year, Cary St. will be blocked off from end to end and vendors, visitors and community groups will take over the street. Don't worry about the' [...]
    Posted: August 06, 2009, 5:56am EDT
  • Lots of Falcon News

    There has been a lot of news and some adventure from the DGIF Falcon Blog in the past three weeks. The chicks are growing fast and fledging out and moving out of the nest. One even took an adventurous leap or fall onto the Manchester [...]
    Posted: August 05, 2009, 11:42am EDT
  • Susan Greenbaum - Library Park

    Bring your lunch and the kids and join us for our annual summer concert by local favorite singer-songwriter Susan Greenbaum. Known for her meaningful lyrics and pleasing harmonies, Susan draws enthusiastic audiences of all ages.

    Sponsored by Friends of the Richmond Public Library.
    Library Park is located on the [...]
    Posted: August 05, 2009, 5:22am EDT
  • Poe, The Man, The Myth and The Monster



    Edgar Allen Poe has been scaring and entertaining people for over a century. If you ever wanted to learn more about Mr. Poe, now is the time. Poe, Man, Myth and Monster opened on July 20th at The Library of Virginia in celebration of [...]
    Posted: August 03, 2009, 9:48pm EDT
  • Dance to Rattlemouth @ Art 6

    I posted this last minute bulletin a day late. So DON'T go tonight, but DO support Richmond Artist and First Friday. I am sure Christina would be glad to take your donations if you want to help these two Richmond artists in need. Contact her via curatedculture@comcast.net.

    This event' [...]
    Posted: August 02, 2009, 9:46am EDT
  • Magic Skies - Friday Night




    The late afternoon thunderstorms that have come daily this summer sometimes create a magic canvas for the sun to paint on. When the sky is just right, the effect is otherworldly. These were snapped at a stop light at Floyd and Boulevard [...]

    Posted: August 02, 2009, 8:29am EDT
  • Fun on Franklin

    The Friends of the Richmond Public Library put on a street party in my front yard today. How nice to see Franklin Street used for something other than a parking lot on a Saturday. This is the kind of street life that Richmond needs. Kids, parents, music, moonwalking and free [...]
    Posted: August 01, 2009, 6:19pm EDT
  • Send in the Clowns


    International Clowns week begins tomorrow. Richmond based Virginia Alley #3 of the Clowns of America will be celebrating at the Chesterfield Towne Center on Sunday at 3:30 PM. There will be face painting, baloon sculptures and a lot of smiles. They clowns, when they are [...]
    Posted: August 01, 2009, 10:17am EDT
  • ATR Weekend Calendar 7/31/09

    Friday July 31st

    Virginia Historical Society - Free Admission - 428 N. Boulevard River District Canal Cruises - Canal Turning Basin 14th and Dock St10am – 11:30am "Highlights of Hollywood Cemetery” Daily Walking Tours - Valentine Richmond History Center,10am – 4pm RO White Water Rafting - James River Park11am–1pm Megan" [...]
    Posted: July 31, 2009, 1:39pm EDT
  • A Funny Thing Happened

    On The Way To The Forum. This classic Broadway comedy is playing this weekend at Dogwood. I've only ever seen the movie, which is hysterical if you are in the right frame of mine. These community theater productions are usually pretty good and these guys slave away for weeks to' [...]
    Posted: July 30, 2009, 5:16am EDT
  • The Battle of the Crater


    Richmond is surrounded by historic battlefield sites from the Civil War, Cold Harbor, Seven Pines, Yellow Tavern, Malvern Hill, but in the closing days of the war the action shifted south to Petersburg where Union and Confederate forces dug in for 9 months of trench [...]
    Posted: July 29, 2009, 6:11am EDT
  • Grupo Fantasma at Plaza Bowl!

    Southside Richmond reports Grupo Fantasma is playing at the Plaza Bowl on Wednesday night. These guys are great and an awesome coup for Plaza Bowl. This is one of the top bands out of Austin, Texas and plays Latin Rock like nobody's business.

    From Southside Richmond:
    Southside Icon' [...]
    Posted: July 28, 2009, 4:15pm EDT
  • Leslie Dripps - A Voice for Richmond

    Leslie has a special place in the heart of All Things Richmond. She has been a part of this website since its early days. I first saw her at Richmond International Speedway on a chilly morning entertain the shivering masses who showed up for the Richmond Heart [...]
    Posted: July 27, 2009, 4:27pm EDT
  • A Beautiful Picture of Downtown


    From the U S News and World Report The report is not all sweetness and light but it does contain this spectacular picture. The report is part of USN&WR Best Places series and contains a lot of information about the city and the metro area. [...]
    Posted: July 27, 2009, 5:32am EDT
  • CenterStage Opening Night Tickets On Sale

    From the RTD, July 2, 2009

    Tickets for the grand opening performances at Richmond CenterStage are now
    on sale. The show, Sept. 12 at 8 p.m. in the Carpenter Theatre, will include
    a performance by each of CenterStage's nine producing resident companies.
    Tickets range from $35 to $100 and [...]

    Posted: July 26, 2009, 8:15pm EDT
  • The Boatman of James


    Two centuries a ago, African American boatmen plied the dangerous waters of the James River. risking life and limb to move their masters goods. They became expert boatmen who were respected for their skills and courage. This sculpture on Brown's island is a' [...]
    Posted: July 25, 2009, 6:04am EDT
  • 5 Faves

    What's an Azalea gives a list of it's 5 Fave Free Activities in Richmond VA.
    Dog Park! Barker’s Field is great free fun for you and your pooch or you can just go oggle other people’s cutie pups.
    Richmond’s Really [...]
    Posted: July 24, 2009, 5:16am EDT
  • The ATR Weekend Calendar (Early Edition)

    Thursday Jul 23rd

    All Day
    Virginia Historical Society - Free Admission - 428 N. Boulevard River District Canal Cruises - Canal Turning Basin 14th and Dock St Art Exhibits - Main Library 2nd & Franklin
    10am – 11:30am "Highlights of Hollywood Cemetery” Daily Walking Tours - Valentine Richmond" [...]
    Posted: July 23, 2009, 7:23am EDT
  • Words and Music Festival - All Day July 25th

    Dogwood Dell - Byrd Park
    1:00 PM to 9:00 PM
    Free

    Parks and Rec - Cultural Arts Division presents an all day festival in featuring storytelling, music, crafts and Dancing on Saturday @ from 1:00 pm - 10:00 pm. There will be crafts, face [...]
    Posted: July 23, 2009, 5:59am EDT
  • The Belvidere At Broad

    The Belvidere at Broad (506 W Broad St)

    All Things Richmond is shocked that we missed this not so secret story since we pass that way at least six times a day. Here's the scoop.

    From the RTD January 15, 2009:
    is the' [...]
    Posted: July 22, 2009, 12:11pm EDT
  • Books and Bikes for Books On Wheels

    I came across a bike after finishing my coffee at Crossroads last week. It was tagged with a "free bike" sign and not being one to pass up a deal, I threw on my rack and drove it home. A second look at this bike [...]
    Posted: July 22, 2009, 5:56am EDT
  • Little Mexico Takes on the Big Boys

    Chipotle and Panera have opened up at Laurel and Grace, but the Little Mexico Burrito Chop has one upped them both. The plucky local restaurant, part of the Mexico chain and sister store to Little Mexico on Cary, has taken up the challenge by putting [...]
    Posted: July 21, 2009, 6:53am EDT
  • Breast Cancer Benefit @ Art 6

    Read the whole story below. This is about the community showing it's heart. If you can help in any way, please do.

    From Christina Newton, Director of Curated Culture:

    Dear Friends,

    I hope you'll join me on Saturday, August 1st for a special evening. It would actually' [...]

    Posted: July 20, 2009, 9:23pm EDT
  • A Little Bit of Havana on Grace Street



    Grace Street just got a little better and I got a little happier. Brothers Kenn and Tico from Miami have been working on this Grace Street location for more than a year. While the economy went south, they held on to their plans for recreating [...]
    Posted: July 19, 2009, 5:04pm EDT
  • Maggie L Walker, A Hero for Our Times

    Maggie L. Walker



    All Things Richmond would like to apologize. We totally missed Maggie L Walker's birthday celebration at Third Street Bethel AME Church yesterday. For thoses who don't know, Maggie Walker was the first woman president of any bank in America, establishing the St. [...]
    Posted: July 19, 2009, 6:27am EDT
  • Page Wilson & Reckless Abandon


    Page Wilson and Reckless Abandon -
    Dogwood Dell - Maymont

    Saturday Night
    8pm – 10:30pm

    From PageWilson.com

    "Reckless Abandon" is the unique, creative music ensemble gathered together by Page Wilson to present his distinctive approach to live performance. It is not only the name of [...]

    Posted: July 18, 2009, 2:40pm EDT
  • Falcon Updates



    From the DGIF Falcon Blog:

    Tuesday, July 14, 2009



    The 4th egg remains unhatched, at this point there is no chance that it will hatch. The egg remains in the nest and has now been rolled off to the [...]
    Posted: July 18, 2009, 12:55am EDT
  • Pat McGee Band @ The National on Saturday

    I saw the Pat McGee Band two years ago at Friday Cheers. This straight ahead rock and roll band just has fun and so does the audience. I highly recommend this show if you are not going to some of the other events listed on [...]
    Posted: July 17, 2009, 6:14pm EDT
  • ATR Weekend Calendar 07/17/2009

    Friday July 17th

    Virginia Historical Society - Free Admission - 428 N. Boulevard River District Canal Cruises - Canal Turning Basin 14th and Dock St Richmond VA Manchester National Juried Fine Art Exhibition: Small Works 2009 @ 1212 Gallery - 12 East 12th Street, 10am – 11:30am "Highlights of Hollywood" [...]
    Posted: July 17, 2009, 10:12am EDT
  • Exhibition Opening and Performance @ 1708 Gallery


    THE OBSERVATION ROOM
    by the Bridge Club

    EXHIBITION OPENING AND PERFORMANCE:

    FRIDAY, July 17, 2009, 6-9 pm
    The Observation Room, an installation, performance, and video work by The Bridge Club collaborative will open with a one night performance not to be missed. The [...]
    Posted: July 17, 2009, 9:42am EDT
  • Latin Ballet of Virginia @ Dogwood Dell

    Posted: July 17, 2009, 3:27am EDT
  • New Yoga Studio/Gallery in Jackson Ward.


    A new hybrid business is opening in Jackson Ward. Like Water as the sign indicates will celebrate yoga, art and life.

    Briana Roane will teach yoga, pilates and fitness classes Monday through Saturday. Each class is priced $5.00. There will be 30 minute meditation [...]
    Posted: July 15, 2009, 8:19pm EDT
  • James River Tubing Trips



    Float through open calm water observing osprey, heron and hidden channels wear shoes, tubes and life jackets provided

    Call to register and get directions.
    James River Park 804 646-8911

    Visit the Friends of the James River Park calendar page for [...]
    Posted: July 13, 2009, 10:22pm EDT
  • Falcon Mom Tending to Chicks



    I can't tell how many chicks are in the nest. At last count there were three with one unhatched egg. The DGIF blog has not been updated since last Tuesday. I'm not going to speculate. I expect we will here [...]
    Posted: July 12, 2009, 3:55pm EDT
  • Antiques on Broad

    From Richmond magazine

    Antiques on Broad will be open multiple Saturdays at 311 W. Broad St.:
    July 18Aug. 1, 15 and 29Sept. 12 and 26Oct. 10 and 24Nov. 7 and 21 (weather permitting)
    See Antiques on Broad Website [...]
    Posted: July 11, 2009, 3:28am EDT
  • Inlight Richmond - Wearable Art Competition

    RegenerateInLight Richmond's 2009Wearable Art Competition Fashion Show

    1708 Gallery calls all creative individuals to submit entries for the 12th Annual Wearable Art competition and fashion show, Regenerate. A creative fusion of fashion, sculpture, media and movement, Wearable Art is a component of InLight Richmond, [...]
    Posted: July 10, 2009, 3:02pm EDT
  • The ATR Weekend Calendar - 07/09/09

    Friday July 3rd

    Virginia Historical Society - Free Admission - 428 N. Boulevard River District Canal Cruises - Canal Turning Basin 14th and Dock St Richmond VA Art Exhibits - Main Library 2nd & Franklin 10am – 11:30am "Highlights of Hollywood Cemetery" Daily Walking Tours - Valentine Richmond History Center,[...]
    Posted: July 10, 2009, 1:18pm EDT
  • You Say Tomato



    I say "tomawto", but no matter how you say it, this Saturday is the day to celebrate the Hanover Tomatoe with two tomato festivals, one in Shockoe and of course one in Hanover.

    Hanover Tomato Festival
    The 31st annual festival features tomatoes from Dodd's Acres [...]
    Posted: July 10, 2009, 9:39am EDT
  • The Boulevard Bridge


    This spectacular picture is part of the collection on the James River Park Facebook page. Become a fan to see more pictures and be a part of the JRPS team.
    Volunteer opportunity:A mini-clean-up along Riverside Drive and at Pony Pasture along the water [...]
    Posted: July 09, 2009, 8:55pm EDT
  • Richmond Folk Festival Gearing Up

    July 2, 2009 (Richmond, VA) – The Richmond Folk Festival is pleased to announce the first eight performers for the second annual festival that will take place October 9-11, 2009 in downtown Richmond along its historic riverfront. More than 25 groups will be scheduled to perform on the festival’s six [...]
    Posted: July 08, 2009, 10:39pm EDT
  • Fledging Out


    Three out of four eggs have hatched and the chicks are doing well. One egg remains unhatched.

    From the DGIF website.

    We have been closely monitoring the 4th egg, hoping to see some indication of a pip. Today marks the 37th day for [...]
    Posted: July 08, 2009, 12:06pm EDT
  • Who We Are

    Many of you may be first time visitors to this site. There are thousands of sites you could be visiting or things you should be doing. The fact that you stopped here, even briefly, is greatly appreciated.

    Who are we? Well we are NOT a news site, though you [...]
    Posted: July 07, 2009, 8:55pm EDT
  • Big Band Dancing At The 17th Street Farmer's Market

    Submitted by a reader:
    Come down to the 17th Street Farmer's Market for the Big Band sounds of Joe Enroughty And His Royal Virginians. Vocals will be provided by Cathy Saydlowski. This FREE concert/dance will feature some of your favorite Big Band tunes such as "Sing, Sing, Sing," "In The" [...]
    Posted: July 07, 2009, 8:46pm EDT
  • Blue Sky Dreams

    Posted: July 05, 2009, 5:36pm EDT
  • 76 Trombones

    Richmond's very own community marching band is having it's debut performance today (Saturday) at 6:00 PM. This is a band that has been whipped together out of former majorettes, drum majors, kazoo players, baton twirlers and over the hill hornblowers.

    From the Richmond [...]
    Posted: July 04, 2009, 7:34am EDT
  • One Fine Summer Evening

    From One Fine Summer EveningToubab Krewe jammed the night away while unusual cross section of Richmonders turned out for the last Friday Cheers of the season. It was one of those perfect nights that Richmond has so many of. There's no place quite so fine as [...]
    Posted: July 04, 2009, 5:06am EDT
  • Falcon Chicks Are Hatching!


    From the DGIF website.July 1st
    Hatched!
    The first of the Richmond peregrine falcon chicks has hatched. At 2:30pm the young falcon chick (also called an eyas) finally emerged! We'll continue to monitor the progress of the other three eggs.

    Second Chick in Richmond' [...]
    Posted: July 03, 2009, 7:10pm EDT
  • ATR Holiday Calendar 07-03-2009

    Fri Jul 3

    Virginia Historical Society - Free Admission - 428 N. Boulevard River District Canal Cruises - Canal Turning Basin 14th and Dock St 10am – 11:30am "Highlights of Hollywood Cemetery” Daily Walking Tours - ValentineRichmond History Center, 5pm – 7pm Target $1 Family Night - Childrens Museum of" [...]
    Posted: July 03, 2009, 10:02am EDT
  • First Friday Tonight

    Posted: July 03, 2009, 9:27am EDT
  • Beynac by Jennifer Young - History on Canvas

    Part of an occasional series. From Jennifer Young.

    As a full-time artist whose primary focus is painting the landscape, I work both on location ("en plein air") and in my studio. These two working methods differ in a lot of ways, but like my passions for art and [...]
    Posted: July 03, 2009, 5:24am EDT
  • The Boatman of Brown's Island

    Posted: July 02, 2009, 4:59am EDT
  • The Garden Spot of Richmond

    Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens

    From Lewis GinterTucked away on Lakeside Drive is one of Richmond's hidden, but not so secret gems. Thanks to Jonah Holland, I got the cooks tour of the garden. Since my only previous visit was during the Garden Fest of Lights, [...]
    Posted: July 01, 2009, 11:16am EDT
  • Gabriel's Rebellion


    Behind a bank branch off Lakeside Drive and Park Ave, lies Spring Park that was the site of some of Richmond's darkest history. Here Gabriel, now known as Gabriel Prosser planned rebellion in the summer of 1800 designed to free all the slaves in Virginia by' [...]
    Posted: June 29, 2009, 11:57am EDT
  • Tuesday Blue Plate Specials

    A special feature of this years Festival of the Arts are the Tuesday Blue Plate Specials. I missed the first one, but the next one is this coming Tuesday: Eve Watters - Celtic Harp. This sounds like the perfect lunch hour if you are close enough [...]
    Posted: June 27, 2009, 10:34pm EDT
  • Rugby Football - The Richmond Lions

    ( Richmond Lions not pictured)

    Ever been to an American football game and wondered why the game was stopped for no apparent reason? Well you won't find that happening in rugby football. Rugby is a 80 minute war with timeouts to remove the wounded. You want a' [...]

    Posted: June 26, 2009, 9:53pm EDT
  • Friday Cheers - Last Show Tonight


    Last time to party down by the river. There is nothing like Friday Cheers. Let's give them a send off for the summer. Venture Richmond has been rocking this boat for many years. Maybe next year we can get back to a full summer schedule.[...]
    Posted: June 26, 2009, 4:48pm EDT
  • Festival of the Arts - Ha Penny Stage

    For the Young and Young at Heart

    June
    14th - Dance for Joy! A Celebration of Chinese Culture 4 pm21st - Jonathan Austin – Juggler 4 pm26th - Uncle Tyrone The Entertainer – Ventriloquist 4 pm28th - Applause Unlimited–"Hans Christian Anderson"– Puppetry 4 pmJuly
    10th - Dylan Pritchett – [...]
    Posted: June 26, 2009, 3:00pm EDT
  • The ATR Weekly Calendar 2009-06-26

    Fri Jun 26


    6pm – 9:30pm Friday Cheers at Brown's Island - Brown's Island
    6:30pm – 10pm Fridays At Sunset - Kanawa Plaza
    7pm – 9pm Who's Awake? A Family Night Hike @ Maymont - Maymont Nature Center, 2201 Shields Lake Drive,
    8pm – 11pm Driving Miss Daisy' [...]
    Posted: June 26, 2009, 2:38pm EDT
  • Gaines Mill Civil War Re-enactment


    Civil war enactors from 4 states to stage demonstrations and re-enactments of the first battle of what is now known as the Seven Days Campaign. Back in 1862 Union troops are within shouting distance of the steeples of Richmond threatening to take the [...]
    Posted: June 26, 2009, 11:41am EDT
  • Concert Ballet of Virginia @ Dogwood Dell



    The Concert Ballet of Virginia is a community based company that has been turning out young dancers for 35 years. They put on productions year round throughout Richmond, powered by the hard work of volunteers and parents. Come see them perform at Dogwood Dell's' [...]
    Posted: June 26, 2009, 5:00am EDT
  • Celine Cousteau @ SMV Tonight

    A bit of Television and marine (aqua) history steps into the Science Museum of Virginia on Thursday Night. If you are of a certain age you remember when Jacques Cousteau was a regular guest in your living room. Before Nature, before Planet [...]
    Posted: June 25, 2009, 12:16am EDT
  • Lemaire - The Pride of Franklin Street

    The New Lamaire is previewed by Style Weekly.

    The most important restaurant to Richmond gets redefined
    by Deveron Timberlake

    In the final analysis, it’s all about the bar. Of the changes about to be unveiled in the Jefferson Hotel’s signature restaurant, everything radiates directly from the [...]
    Posted: June 24, 2009, 5:13am EDT
  • The Rebirth of Grace Street


    The 100 block of East Grace Street is getting an upgrade. A former eyesore and nuisance property next to Perly's Restaurant is being renovated into three retail spaces with a colorful exterior that brightens up the entire block. A comic book store is slated for' [...]
    Posted: June 23, 2009, 5:42am EDT
  • Night Hike at Maymont.

    From Hills and Heights
    If you have been trying to watch tv lately you will notice that we have hit the dead season, reruns galore. Fear not because Maymont has the answer. From 7 p.m. to 9 p.m on Friday 6/26 there will be experiments, games and a hike [...]
    Posted: June 22, 2009, 11:25pm EDT
  • James River Park Day

    Image from Shared Air

    It is hard to pick just one day to celebrate the JRPS, but Saturday is it. The James River runs with history and JRP Day will celebrate 400 years of Richmond history, the good (the Hollywood Rapids), the bad (hurricane [...]
    Posted: June 22, 2009, 12:32am EDT
  • LF Restaurant Review

    This review of Louisiana Flair from A Beggarly Account is a bit dated, but well written and should not be read on an empty stomach.

    Louisiana Flair « A beggarly account of empty boxes: "Tim and I had read about this lunch destination on the corner of Grace" [...]
    Posted: June 21, 2009, 4:06pm EDT
  • The Asian Bakery Cafe - Updated*


    In another corner of Henrico just west of Richmond on Broad Street, the Asian Bakery sits tucked behing the Tan A Supermarket. A quiet shop in a strip mall, this plain package holds unusual things. Inside is a Vietnamese cafe/bakery where you can sample deli [...]
    Posted: June 21, 2009, 5:22am EDT
  • Sour City - Redux


    For those of you who do not read my other website I am crossposting this here.
    The Sauer Vanilla sign has been lighting up the night on West Broad Street for many years. It is one of the few incandescently lit signs remaining in [...]
    Posted: June 20, 2009, 7:09pm EDT
  • Veggie Fest 2009


    Saturday June 20, 2009
    Noon to 6pm
    Azalea Gardens at Bryan Park
    * Food * Music * Speakers *
    * Local Businesses * Nonprofits *
    * Fun for the Family *
    * Free admission! *
    Visit the Veggie Fest website for more.[...]
    Posted: June 20, 2009, 1:04am EDT
  • Eastside Spotlight: The Big Blue Butterfly


    This excellent piece of yard art can be found on the east side of Laburnum Road just north of the Henrico County border. There are actually two butterfly sculptures, Big Blue and Little Blue. While this little stretch of Laburnum Road is not in the [...]
    Posted: June 20, 2009, 12:44am EDT
  • The ATR Weekly Calendar 20090619

    Fri Jun 19

    River District Canal Cruises - Canal Turning Basin 14th and Dock St Richmond VA 10am – 11:30am "Highlights of Hollywood Cemetery” Daily Walking Tours - Valentine Richmond History Center, 6pm – 9:30pm Friday Cheers at Brown's Island - Brown's Island 6pm – 11pm No Way Fest" [...]
    Posted: June 19, 2009, 10:00am EDT
  • No Way Festival @ Gallery 5

    No Way Fest 2009: A Grave Mistake Records ShowcaseFeaturing Performances By:BAD ADVICE (VA)THE LADIES (VA)PSYCHED TO DIE (NJ)TIME TO ESCAPE (VA)DEEP SLEEP (MD)CLOAK DAGGER (VA)DIRECT CONTROL (VA)6:00PM $10 [...]
    Posted: June 18, 2009, 9:36pm EDT
  • The Martins Return to Shockoe Bottom

    Like the swallows to Capistrano, the purple martins are returning to Shockoe Bottom. Last year 8 to 10 thousand birds swooped into Richmond and became a local tourist draw with crowds coming out each night to watch them. Along with the blue herons on the James and the peregrine falcons [...]
    Posted: June 18, 2009, 12:12am EDT
  • New Jazz Orchestra To Play the Dell

    From Style:The Central Virginia Jazz Orchestra is coming out from hiding to play Dogwood Dell on Friday Night. Born out of the VCU jazz bands the CVJO, Dan Borlowski hand picked 20 players to form a performance oriented band that puts a modern take on old classics. They are injecting [...]
    Posted: June 17, 2009, 9:23am EDT
  • Thoroughly Modern Millie

    It’s the roaring twenties, and small town Millie Dillmount arrives in New York to see how the other half lives, but what starts out as a bold declaration of her independence quickly turns into a whirlwind of money, romance, kidnapping and tap-dancing stenographers - all leading to a surprise ending [...]
    Posted: June 16, 2009, 6:00am EDT
  • Falcon Update - There Are Four Eggs!

    The Falcon Cam/Blogsite has been update and as you can see, there are FOUR eggs. Four, the same as last year, but we are hoping for better results. This is something we can all celebrate. Plus you can watch at the office when you are supposed to be working. It [...]
    Posted: June 15, 2009, 7:09am EDT
  • The Art of Jennifer Young

    Richmond Artist Jennifer Young plies her trade from her private sanctuary in Bellevue. After camping out downtown for a time she cut her commute to a 20 foot walk from her back door. From this fortress of solitude she creates landscapes of the Italian and French countryside. Jennifer's subjects are [...]
    Posted: June 14, 2009, 6:00am EDT
  • Art Museum Unveils Pictures and Plans

    VMFA Expansion Update:Alex Nyerges’ (Director) latest tour with Don Dale (Writer) provides news and pictures of the latest work at the VMFA expansion:See the entire story on West of the Boulevard [...]
    Posted: June 13, 2009, 9:04pm EDT
  • Sunset and Main

    The magic hour at First and Main. [...]
    Posted: June 13, 2009, 6:00am EDT
  • Art at a Slower Pace.

    If Friday nights are too busy for you then plan a relaxing gallery crawl on 2nd Saturday. As you would expect 2nd Satursday take place on the 2nd Saturday of each month in many of the same venues as First Friday. SS gets far less attention and can be equally [...]
    Posted: June 12, 2009, 9:00am EDT

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