Head on over to Stir Crazy Cafe (4015 MacArthur Ave) tonight (May 22nd, 7pm) for a presentation and community discussion entitled Unpacking the 2012 Census. Topics will include: A survey of current Richmond demographics, a review of historical context, and a discussion of paths forward.
The RTD’s (new) business news site–Work it, Richmond–has a great spotlight on MacArthur Avenue. It includes this awesome bit of history behind Once Upon a Vine: When Bob Kocher wanted to open a wine and beer store in Richmond’s Bellevue neighborhood, he decided to do some market research. “For four weeks I would walk 10 [...]
This Saturday (May 7th) the Bellevue Civic Association is hosting a plant swap on MacArthur Avenue in the Once Upon a Vine parking lot. Bring your labeled yard plants in disposable containers to the swap by 11:30. You will receive one token for each yard plant brought to the Swap (regardless of type). Plants can [...]
From the Washington Times: Aaron Reinhard is the owner of RVA Studios. After outgrowing his first studio space, he struggled to find a new location and considered shutting down for good. One of his clients, a bagpipe ensemble featuring members of the Masonic lodge, offered him use of the semivacant Grotto. We’ve profiled Aaron and [...]
It looks like The Mill on MacArthur will be filling the old Dos Amigos space on MacArthur Avenue. They are currently renovating the space and hope to be open by mid-March. Checkout their website, blog, and most importantly their proposed menu.
From a reader: Any news about the status of Dos Amigos Burrito? The last couple of times I have stopped by they were closed. No sign on the door, no hours posted, no sign of life. It would be a shame if they did close because they had the best burritos in town.
MacArthur Avenue’s totally the bee’s knees, right? Well it just got even kneesier! You can now follow the Ave on twitter: @MacArthurAvenue. Don’t jive with the tweeters? That’s ok, they’ve got a more traditional website available to keep you up to date with the neighborhood’s goings on. Although, you’ll be missing out: Most of the [...]
Celebrate the Holiday season on MacArthur Avenue this weekend. Friday night at 7pm Hilbert “throws the switch” for the MacArthur Illumination, followed by hot apple cider and fire-pit hang outs. Saturday from Noon — 4pm will include Santa ariving by parade and EMS vehicles on display. Full release after the jump.
A newish Richmond blog profiling the town’s coffee shops recently covered Stir Crazy: But, after a few day time visits to the city-suburban enclave of McArthur Ave. in Richmond’s Northside, I feel it’s well worth the trip. Placed among an aesthetically bland row of businesses including an embroidery shop and a few restaurants and across [...]
