archive for October, 2007
October 12, 2007
photos and video from last weekend
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YouTube gives up a photomontage, a drumline, and a jazz performance from last weekend’s 2nd Street Festival.
October 12, 2007
Tulsa Drone and Souvenir’s Young America
Tulsa Drone and Souvenir’s Young America tonight at Art6. 8pm, $6.
October 13, 2007
free gym access for Newtowne West Civic League members
VCU offers any resident of Newtowne West who is a paid member of the Newtowne West Civic League free membership to all VCU/MCV Gym facilities. Annual membership in the Newtowne West Civic League costs just $10 for individuals, and $15 for families. [via]
October 16, 2007
15 or so years ago…
The Virginia Film Office has a location library of shots with panoramas from around the neighborhood from what appears to be the early 1990s. Local images are also included in the set Slums of Richmond…
October 17, 2007
to unite VCU, community…
VCU’s Commonwealth Times profiles the Carver Promise. The Carver Promise is still looking for students to volunteer as mentors for this year. If you can commit for a minimum of one school year and volunteer at least one hour a week, contact Casey Rogers at crogers@carverpromise.org.
October 17, 2007
before&after on Bowe Street
After linking to the cache of photos from the 1990s, photogrpaher F33 was able to identify a set of abandoned houses in Carver and provide us a more recent photo, towards a great then&now set of photos of a renovation on Bowe Street.
October 18, 2007
Wilder’s cancelled Gilpin meeting
Mayor L. Douglas Wilder recently canceled a town hall meeting in Gilpin Court, the city’s largest public housing project, where he was expected to unveil plans for the revitalization of Gilpin, Fay Towers and North Jackson Ward. A 2006 plan recommends a new magnet school, mixed-use zoning, and a new 2nd Street bridge. [via]
October 18, 2007
Center for Research and Technology unveiled
Philip Morris unveiled the new Center for Research and Technology this morning after almost 2 years of construction. The facility is ramping up to almost 500 employees over the next few months. [via]
October 19, 2007
volunteer for Gallery5
Gallery5 is looking for people interested in helping set up the installations for the upcoming November First Friday exhibit. If you are interested, contact them at gallery5@gallery5arts.org. [via]
October 20, 2007
mandatory water use restrictions (UPDATED)
Due to continuing dry weather patterns causing low water levels in the James River, the City of Richmond is enforcing mandatory water conservation measures. Limits are in effect on how often residents can water lawns and gardens and wash cars. UPDATED 10/23: Vehicle washing is limited to one day per week using a hand-held hose with an automatic shut-off nozzle. Paved area washing is prohibited except for health and safety reasons. [via]
October 22, 2007
Imagine Festival 2007
Make a community-to-community connection at the Imagine Festival 2007, featuring ethnic food and dance, children’s activities, and prizes! Contact Tanya Gonzalez at (804) 646-0145 or Tanya.Gonzalez@RichmondGov.com if you would like to participate in or volunteer for this coming Saturday’s Imagine Festival 2007.
October 23, 2007
cleaner, more beautiful
The Historic Jackson Ward Association has photos from last weekend’s Clean-up and Beautification Day.
