archive for September, 2007
September 1, 2007
Walking Tour of Jackson Ward tomorrow
A “History Walking Tour of Jackson Ward” sponsored by the Valentine Richmond History Center will take place tomorrow from 2-4PM. Meet the guide in front of the Black History Museum and Cultural Center of Virginia. You do not need to preregister. Each tour costs $10 (cash only) at tour site, $9 in advance at History Center.
September 2, 2007
SIR PIMP
taberandrew takes a great shot of a particular car and license plate in Carver and has a moment in getting it…
September 2, 2007
Gallery5 seeking sponsors for Carnival of 5 Fires
Gallery5 is seeking sponsors for their expanded, 3-day-long Carnival of 5 Fires, set for October 5th, 6th, and 7th. A portion of the funds raised by sponsorships and ticket costs for this year’s event will go toward Gallery5’s mission of becoming ADA compliant. For more information, contact the gallery at gallery5@gallery5arts.org or (804) 644-0005.
September 3, 2007
JWard’s third or fourth renaissance
Today’s RTD has Jackson Ward’s swinging once again, a piece that uses yesterday’s Valentine Richmond History Center walking tour to look at the recent resurgence in the area.
September 3, 2007
Rebuilding Together Richmond seeks donations of time, materials
Rebuilding Together Richmond will be in Jackson Ward on Saturday, Sept.29, to work on five houses. RTR executive direcor Amy King is asking for help in obtaining donations of time and materials. If you know a good contractor or have any building supply contacts, please let Leighton Powell know at llpowell@gmail.com. [via]
September 4, 2007
new Carver-VCU Partnership site
VCU Division of Community Engagement has updated their pages for the Carver-VCU Partnership (which includes info about CACIL, the Carver Master Plan (PDF) and a History of the Carver-Newtowne Neighborhoods (PDF)).
September 4, 2007
“The Little Subculture That Could”
Style Weekly’s The Arts 25 puts Gallery5’s Amanda Robinson and RVA Magazine’s Jeremy Parker and Tony Harris as #10 on their list.
September 5, 2007
condos open-house on Friday
Three recent condo redevelopment projects will be open to the public this upcoming First Friday. Check out Mother Herbert’s Bakery, Emrick Flats, and the Sanctuary Condominiums between 6-8PM on 9/7.
September 5, 2007
Carver Elem. and Chandler MS both make AYP
Both schools hit Federal “Adequate Yearly Progress” benchmarks for the 2006-2007 school year, the first time in 6 years for Chandler. Statewide, only 70% of the schools made AYP. The environment at Carver seems primed for continued success this year.
September 7, 2007
a good night for a walk
While the official kick-off is next month, there will be a First Friday Artwalk tonight with shows at many galleries (including Art6) and open houses as several new condo developments.
September 9, 2007
Transmission
“Richmond’s newest contemporary gallery” Transmission (320 Brook Rd.) grand-opened this past Friday with new work by Brooklyn artist David Cook and Richmond’s own Oura. [via]
September 10, 2007
new in Newtowne West
Our neighbors to the west, the resurgent Newtowne West, will soon welcome hundreds of new residents as the Southern Stove Lofts are now leasing units.