Archive for August, 2010

A Wise Old Tree

Walking around behind the Carillon, there are lots of surprises. One of those special features is this majestic tree that looms over a clearing at the edge of the woods.  It might remind you of a certain Shell Silverstein book, or an Ent, from the Lor...

from Byrd Park

August 31, 2010

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Monroe Park plans revealed

NBC12 has a story on the $6 million in renovation/upgrade plans for Monroe Park, thanks to the hard work of the Monroe Park Advisory Council. Monroe Park Plans There will also be a story in Style Magazine published tomorrow.

from Oregon Hill

August 31, 2010

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Strange Matter now delivers to Carver, Jackson Ward

From Holly Gordon over at RVA News: Strange Matter (vegan-friendly, carnivore-approved) is now offering bike delivery service to VCU Campus, Oregon Hill, Jackson Ward, Carver, the Fan, Randolph, Carytown, and the Museum District. Owner Bobby Pembleton says they have a “flexible $10 minimum charge.” Delivery is available every day except for Sunday, from 11am to [...]

from Carver & Jackson Ward News

August 31, 2010

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This week at Shenanigan’s

This week at Shenanigan’s Eatery and Pub: Tuesday – Julius Pittman & the Revival (no cover) Wednesday – Amy Henderson – Open Mic Friday – BILL KIRCHEN & TOO MUCH FUN - CD Release Party Saturday – UNCLE DREW & THE POWHITE BOYS Sunday – BOBBY MESSANO

by John Murden

August 31, 2010

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Say goodbye to Stir Crazy Cafe

MacArthur Avenue’s Stir Crazy Cafe is looking for a new name: Help us pick our new name and win free coffee! We won’t be Stir Crazy Cafe much longer — we’ll be changing our name soon. And if we choose the new name you suggest you can win a pound of coffee a month for a [...]

from North Richmond News

August 31, 2010

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An update on Bebe the cat

An update on Bebe the cat from Melanie West: As some of you may remember, about 2 months ago, Bebe escaped from his carrier when my sister stopped here in Richmond on her way from NYC to Florida. Bebe has been an outdoor cat for most of his life and has, thus far, resisted all [...]

from Church Hill People's News

August 31, 2010

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Cancer survivors strut their stuff to find a cure

On September 10, nearly 50 cancer survivors of all ages will hit the runway sporting fashions from local and national designers and retailers to celebrate the diversity of cancer survivorship.

by Valerie Catrow

August 31, 2010

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Two Fan restaurants now offering delivery

Sticky Togogo and Strange Matter will now offer delivery for Fan residents ($10 minimum). From Holly Gordon over at rvanews: Strange Matter (vegan-friendly, carnivore-approved) is now offering bike delivery service to VCU Campus, Oregon Hill, Jackson Ward, Carver, the Fan, Randolph, Carytown, and the Museum District. Owner Bobby Pembleton says they have a “flexible $10 [...]

from Fan of the Fan

August 31, 2010

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Music in the Park for Sept. & Oct.

There were some change to the last Music in the Park performer, updated schedule below.

from Hills and Heights

August 31, 2010

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2010 Best Of The West Awards: The Winners Have Been Announced!

After a week of taking your nominations, followed by another week of voting, we’ve tabulated the results of our first annual Best of the West Awards! We received hundreds of votes and now it’s time to announce the businesses you chose as the very best in Short Pump. This year’s inaugural awards were very much an experiment [...]

from Downtown Short Pump

August 31, 2010

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