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 such ...
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 ...
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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 her ...
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 to ...
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 for ...
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 Camp, ...
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). ...
The minutes of the February meeting of the Bellevue Civic Association reveal that the space that housed Sammy’s Bakery may not stay vacant for long: Andrew Wisniewski, owner of Taste Buds expressed his interest of moving into the Sammy’s Bakery space. The move would give him a better restaurant setting and better square ...
On Wednesday, February 27, 3rd district councilman Chris Hilbert is sponsoring a presentation called “Tax Tips and Tax Need to Knows for the 2007 Tax Year.” A representative from the Virginia Society of CPAs will make the presentation. The workshop will take place at 6:00 pm and will be held at the Richmond Police Training Academy ...
NBC’s Today show is hunting for the best barbecue in America, and North Richmonders know that Buz and Ned’s Real Barbecue should be on their short list. Cast your vote for Buz and Ned’s (or another local favorite) at MSNBC, then scoot on down to North Boulevard and fill your belly with barbecue. ...
Now that Henrico County has given approval for a new farmer’s market in North Richmond’s Lakeside business community, the search for farmers and craftspeople interested in selling at the market is underway. Per a recent comment in North Richmond News, interested vendors should log into the Discover Lakeside website and leave a message with contact ...
Lakeside’s Feathernesters shop will hold a furniture painting workshop this Thursday, February 28, from 6:30 until 9:00 pm at their store at 6118 Lakeside Avenue. Learn how to transform your flea market finds with paint – glorious paint! You’ll learn all the tricks, tips and secrets of how to apply paint the right way along with how ...
Recently, many Northside neighborhoods have fallen victim to copper thieves. Just last week, the NBC 12 website reported on one such case regarding thefts of copper downspouts from Lakeside Presbyterian Church: A Henrico County (Lakeside) church falls victim to a thief, leaving some church-goers wondering who would stoop so low. $6,000 ...