Let us know if anything gets crazy in your area over the next day or so…

The Black History Museum and Cultural Center of Virginia will feature a gallery talk this Friday (9/5 6-8PM) in conjunction with the exhibition, Heirlooms by J. W. Robinson Horne, featuring original fashion designs of this native Richmonder. This exhibition features 35 selected designs from his collections: Fall Drama, Paris Inspired, University, Bridal, 1776, Couturier and Spring1950 Collections. Also featured are three designs from his “Carousel of Coats” Collection. These Heirloom Fashion Designs by J. W. Robinson Horne will be on display through September 30, 2008.

1708 Gallery’s inlight Richmond will occur from 7PM to midnight this Friday, September 5th. The 100 through 400 blocks of West Broad Street will be closed to cars and will serve as a site specific arena for art. Various locations within these block have been identified as primary and secondary sites with walls, parking lots, storefronts, doorways and median strips as possible platforms for artistic engagement. This is one not to be missed…

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Known as the “birthplace of Black Capitalism,” Jackson Ward is rich in memories of African-American businesses, churches, and places of entertainment. As you tour this historic area, you will have the opportunity to view the Maggie Walker House, the A.D. Price Funeral Home, the Dill House, and other neighborhood businesses and residences that have been rehabilitated.

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Get a great tree for $50! The deadline to participate in the Adopt-A-Tree Program for this year is October 1, with trees adopted this year to be planted late November through the end of February. Visit the city’s Urban Forrestry site to learn more or download the application (.doc) to get started.

Bend Your Ear; Historic Jackson Ward Association Meeting; Tuesday Verses; Tyron Bey reception; ‘Off the Books’ Back to School Dance Party; Antlers, Des Ark, The Catalyst; MORE…

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A vacant house in the 1000 block of Kinney Street burned this morning. cbs6 has a set of photos by Freddie Clark.

Richmond’s Neighborhood Gardens & Parks: “It’s a Community Thing” in this week’s Urban Views Weekly looks at community gardens across Richmond and has good words about and a photo from the Carver Gardens on Leigh Street.

Today at noon VCU will conduct their once-a-month emergency siren test on both the Monroe Park and MCV Campuses to ensure that the sirens are in proper working order. Unlike the test near the beginning of each semester which is a two-minute wail, the monthly tests consist of a short, 15-second burst.
On Wednesday, September 3, VCU will conduct the longer test, which consists of the two-minute wail, a pause, and a one-minute “all clear” even tone, to the end of the test.

Construction on the Belvidere Street Gateway (between the I-95 bridge and Clay Street) will begin on Monday and continue through December. This project is intended to “improve pedestrian safety in the area and further enhance the appearance of the Belvidere corridor”, and will also “compliment the adjoining VCU campus improvements”. Expect traffic delays, alternate routes are highly recommended.

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Did you ever want to learn how to identify trees? Or how to properly prune a young tree to insure good development? Are you interested in taking care of the trees in our community? Richmond Tree Stewards training may be for you!

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HJWA and City Lights Partners will be hosting a National Night Out gathering at Abner Clay Park from 6-8PM on Tuesday, August 5, 2008. Check out the flyer for more info.