The Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden presents garden designer Gordon Hayward in a discussion about structures in small gardens on March 8 from 9:30 until 11:30 am. Join acclaimed garden designer and author Gordon Hayward for this discussion about structures in small gardens. Hayward looks closely at how gardeners can use small buildings and built structures [...]
The Patrick Henry School Initiative has recently submitted an application to the City School Board for what could become the first elementary charter school in Virginia. The initiative is comprised of a passionate group of educators, professionals and parents who are committed to creating Richmond’s first ever Public Charter Elementary School to be housed in [...]
Northside’s own Steven Jones and Traci Pryor are finalists on NBC 12′s Best on the Block: Outdoor Living makeover contest. Visit the NBC 12 website to view a video of the contestants and to cast your vote. Voting continues through March 1.
The Voice reports that Jonathan Davis, a 19-year citizen of the 3rd district, has announced his intent to run for the 3rd district council seat in November’s election. Davis feels that Chris Hilbert, who currently represents the 3rd district, has not adequately represented residents on the following issues: – Crime and drugs in the Providence [...]
The Henrico Citizen recently spotlighted the linoleum block print work of artist Julia Hebner, whose six-piece homage to the Lakeside community is on display through March 8 at Richmond’s Visual Arts Center on Broad Street. Hebner, a retiree who describes herself as a part-time artist, said her work was motivated by a simple love of [...]
The Richmond Food Collective — an group of online food critics focused on organic, sustainable and local food — made a visit to Lakeside’s Zed Cafe this week. The full review and interview with Chef Bill Foster can be found at the RFC website: Chef Bill Foster of Zed Café is matter-of-fact in his approach [...]
The Times-Dispatch reports that six proposals have been received for the potential redevelopment of a large city-owned track of land between North Boulevard and Hermitage Road that includes the Diamond and the Arthur Ashe Center. News of the city’s plans to develop the property were first reported at Buttermilk & Molasses: Six companies submitted ideas [...]
Richmond’s Henley Street Theatre Company and the Richmond Department of Parks, Recreation, and Community Facilities presents William Shakespeare’s “Much Ado About Nothing,” directed by Tyrus Lemerande from March 7 through March 29 at the Pine Camp Arts and Community Center at 4901 Old Brook Road. Performances are at 8:00 pm. For more information on Pine [...]
Councilman Chris Hilbert’s regular monthly meeting will be held this Wednesday, February 27, at 6:00 pm at the Richmond Police Academy at 1202 West Graham Road (behind Virginia Union University, off of Brook Road).
