School uniforms in Richmond?

At Church Hill People’s News there’s a lively discussion underway about what may be a political issue that will matter to this year’s local elections. It’s about mandating a uniform/dress-code in public schools citywide. Click... (more...)

Agenda, July 2 School Board meeting

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Eight Track: week three HOoooooooooo!!!!!!!

Can you believe we’re in week three of Eight Track v.2 already? They grow up so fast, don’t they? We’ve got a lovely sampling this week, including The Bearded MattWhite’s own Fight the Big Bull, Dead Goats (a name that makes me... (more...)

You pick the bands for VCU’s 40th in Monroe Park

As agreed to by both houses (Senate Joint Resolution No. 40) of the General Assembly, to commemorate Virginia Commonwealth University’s 40th anniversary, July 1, 2008 is VCU Day. And, VCU has a new web site up, all to do with its birthday party... (more...)

Friends of William Byrd Park

Left to right are Director of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities J.R. Pope; Bob Schamerhorn; Sharon Hill; President of the Audubon Society Pam Dummitt; President of the Friends of William Byrd Park Judy Howlett; Secretary of the Friends of William... (more...)

protestors arrested at Dominion Virginia Power

The RTD is reporting 13 protestors were arrested outside of Dominion Virginia Power’s offices on Tredegar Street at around 7AM this morning. According to the RTD, “four people interlocked their arms and buried their hands in a 55-gallon... (more...)

An Aquatic Branch of the Underground Railroad: The James River and the Keziah Affair of 1858

On Thursday, July 17, 2008 at 6PM, the Black History Museum and Cultural Center of Virginia will feature Dr. John Kneebone, who will lecture on the topic “An Aquatic Branch of the Underground Railroad: The James River and the Keziah Affair of 1858″. On... (more...)

More on the South of the James Market…

…from Richmond.com: There is good news, however. The South of the James Market has already signed up for a second year and the Market Umbrella is considering expanding the hours beyond noon.

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Summer Arts Camp

The week of July 21 - 25, the Petersburg Area Art League will sponsor a Summer Arts Camp, geared toward young artists eager to learn exciting art techniques. Five different area artists will each take a day of that week to instruct in the following art... (more...)

Cartoon and caricature class

Sagan Lacy, a student of animation at the Savannah College of Art and Design, will offer a class on cartooning and caricature at Petersburg Area Art League. Cartooning is unique tool for expression; this is an opportunity for artists of any background... (more...)

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Goldman and West to propose school uniform policy

7th District School Board member Keith West will join mayoral candidate Paul Goldman at an 11AM press conference at Bellevue Elementary School to discuss “the need for a citywide school uniform policy”. The announcement quotes West as saying... (more...)

Back Porch @ GlobeHopper

Academy Award nominee Morgan Spurlock, famous for his documentary Super Size Me, has launched a new television series called 30 Days which explores the various life-changing experiences that are possible in a 30-day period. From working in a coal mine... (more...)

Hints of a market in Northside’s future

I’ve been waiting to hear back from the powers-that-be about a possible additional market in Northside — this one across the Henrico-Richmond line from the Lakeside Farmer’s Market. But there was a hint of the future in a recent Richmond.com... (more...)

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another rave review for Black Sheep

River City Food and Wine has some good words to say about Black Sheep: “Once word gets out about the great food and the great prices, lines should start forming.”

All-American 4th at Lewis Ginter

Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden will celebrate the Fourth of July with an All-American Celebration on Friday July 4, from 1:00 until 4:00pm. In addition to an informal parade — bring your wagons and strollers — the garden will feature a DJ spinning... (more...)

Community music event to be held Saturday at Union-PSCE

From the folks at Union Theological Seminary on Brook Road: Singer-songwriter David LaMotte will present a community concert on Saturday, July 5 at Union Theological Seminary and Presbyterian School of Christian Education. The free concert will begin... (more...)

Third Family Fun Day scheduled for August

The Partnership for Families Northside had such success with their second Family Fun Day in June — attracting more than 400 families — that they’ve already scheduled a third event on August 21st. The third Family Fun Day will be held... (more...)

CarMax Foundations funds summer basketball league in North Richmond

The CarMax Foundation has awarded up to $60,000 to the Richmond Recreation and Parks Foundation for the second season of the CarMax Summer Basketball League. The league kicked-off this past week on the basketball courts at the Pine Camp Arts and Community... (more...)

Celebrate the Fourth of July on the 5th with Rosedale

Join the Rosedale Civic Association in the DeTech parking lot (NW corner of Hermitage and Westwood) on Saturday, July 5, for Rosedale’s annual Fireworks Picnic: Come watch the fireworks over the Diamond, for what could be the last time! Don’t... (more...)

Kids Poetry Club at North Avenue library

The North Avenue branch of the Richmond Public Library invites children in grades 1 through 5 to explore the world of poetry Wednesdays from 4:00 until 5:00pm. Young writers will read, write, share and enjoy food for thought (refreshments). The library... (more...)

New young adult book discussion group starts

The Ginter Park branch of the Richmond Public Library has started a new young adult book discussion group, which meets the second and fourth Wednesday of each month. The focus of the group will be urban fiction. The next sessions will be Wednesday, July... (more...)