archive for September, 2007
September 10, 2007
September issue of The Ward out now
Download the September issue of the The Ward (pdf), the Historic Jackson Ward Association’s most excellent quarterly newsletter. Topics include an overview of the HJWA Strategic Plan, info about the upcoming strategic plan meeting, a letter from Councilman Pantele, photos from National Night Out, and more.
September 10, 2007
this week’s calendar
Tuesday Verses, Henry & Civilize present “Back to Cool” @Gallery5, more…
September 11, 2007
get yer Historic Jackson Ward t-shirts
Historic Jackson Ward t-shirts are for sale now! Printed on white cotton, in small, medium, large, and XL, and in long ($15.00) and short ($12.00) sleeved versions. Contact Marilyn Milio at (804)643-1680 to order yours today. Read more >
September 11, 2007
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September 13, 2007
Larry “Poncho” Brown at Propaganda Gallery
As part of the celebration of the 1-year anniversary of the gallery, artist Larry “Poncho” Brown will be at the Propaganda Gallery and Studio October 5-7. In addition, Brown has created the posted for this year’s upcoming 2nd Street Festival. Find out more in this week’s Richmond Voice.
September 13, 2007
2nd District Meeting announced
Just a reminder: City Council President Bill Pantele is hosting a constituents meeting on Tuesday, September 25th at 6pm @ the Science Museum of Virginia (2500 W. Broad). For more information, call 646-6532.
September 13, 2007
interesting 1923 Public Works map
A detail from a 1923 City of Richmond Public Works map that upon which the darker areas “indicates location of colored population”. The green indicates Lombardy Street, Brook Road, and Leigh Street. Click to view a larger image of the entire city.
September 14, 2007
Roe convicted in Simms shooting
Preston Darnell Roe (of the 1200 block of St. James Street) was convicted of being an accessory to murder for his part in the Dec.6, 2005, shooting of Jerald Demond Simms in 2000 block of Moore Street in Newtowne West. [via]
September 15, 2007
Henry
Brick Weekly profiles Billy Manzanares and Rudy Lopez of Richmond’s sneaker boutique Henry.
September 16, 2007
African-American Trailblazers @ Black History Museum
“African-American Trailblazers: Commemorating Four Centuries of the African-American Experience in Virginia” will run through Oct. 7 at the Black History Museum and Cultural Center of Virginia. [via]
September 16, 2007
this week’s calendar
Bend Your Ear, HJWA Meeting, Tuesday Verses, Rattlemouth, Our Stable Violent Star (Last Show EVER!), A New Dawn Fades and Cinemasophia
September 17, 2007
ACDC student arrested for weapon
A student at the Adult Career Development Center was arrested today for bringing a weapon to school. A security officer found the weapon after stopping a fight between two students. [via]
