May 2011
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Adventures in Richmond
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Kuba Kuba, best Cuban cuisine in RichmondThen my brother and I hit Carytown. Byrd Theatre is amazing; it’s a grand theatre from 1928, so they only show one film at a time, only two different films running per week. And on the weekends, before the film starts, the house organist performs some of the most beautiful and complicated pieces written for the organ.
Anyway, we had a blast.
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Have you seen this little dog?
missing dog, she’s a small pomeranian/papillon mix she’s orange and white and looks like a fox. her name is foxy she’s wearing a pink collar with a rhinestone bone on it. she’s about seven pounds and is nervous around people. she went missing last night and was last seen around main and shields. she was lost around 7 last night was seen two hours later two blocks away,...
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RRHA’s Family Bike-A-Thon
Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority is hosting the Ninth Annual Family Bike-A-Thon on June 4. Cyclists will begin and end the 11K Bike-A-Thon at the Calhoun Family Investment Center in RRHA’s Gilpin community, and will pedal through and around Richmond’s historic Jackson Ward, downtown Richmond, Byrd Park, the Fan, and the Carver community. The event is open to the public and...
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Mysterious black van closes Richmond streets
Earlier this afternoon sections of Main Street, Franklin Street, and Cary Street in the Fan were blocked off by city police. A black van operated by the Carey company, a global-wide chauffeur service, meandered through the blocked off passages. The large breadth of blocked off roadways made many believe that a high-standing political figure or celebrity was traveling through the area. Reports...
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June/July issue of FanFare is out
The June/July 2011 issue of FanFare is out and available for download.
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Off the Grid next up for Secretly Y'all
Sign up now to be a part of the next Secretly Y’all event at Balliceaux on Monday July 11. THEME: Off the Grid”
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Your mom
On the chalk wall this morning at Lamplighter…
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philoconn:
Best place for dessert in Richmond?
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Have you seen Jelly?
LOST Grey & White female cat on Sunday. Had a pink collar with name “Jelly” with our phone # on. About 1.5 years, small, sweet. PLEASE call 804.615.8232 if found/any info about her where abouts!! Will offer REWARD.
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Have you seen this beagle?
CLOUD IS MISSING!!!
-last seen in his backyard on the 1500 block of Park Ave. on May 24,2011
-he is NOT WEARING HIS TAGS — he chewed through his harness, but he has all of his shots/vaccines
-has TATTOO ON BELLY from when he was neutered at the SPCA
Name: CLOUD
Sex: MALE
Breed: BEAGLE
Colors: WHITE/BLACK/BROWN
Age: 1 YEAR OLD
—- REWARD FOR HIS SAFE RETURN HOME!!!!
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Rumors is looking for summer interns
Rumors is looking for summer interns. Do you have a interest in fashion, community projects, art, photography, event planning, video editing, graphic design and just being awesome. Well we need a summer crew that knows how to work hard. Its going to be a long hot summer and we are looking forward to it.
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Assault, burglary over the weekend
AGGRAVATED ASSAULT (X2)
5/22/11 12:54 a.m.
1500 block of Floyd Avenue
Two females reported they were assaulted by a known male. An arrest was made.
BURGLARY
5/21/11 4:30 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
900 block of West Franklin Street
An unknown person(s) entered the residence and stole a laptop, camera and TV.
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1 N. Morris St. (1998)
1 N. Morris (1998) by Chris van Tassell. Now home to Sprout.
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Monument Market, Walk Through Time, VCU...
It may be a little hectic out there today…
Sportsbackers/Anthem Walk Through Time strolls right past the Monument Market this Saturday. Come early to do your shopping and be a part of the fun as we cheer on the crowd. The market will stay open later to welcome these 10K walkers through Richmond’s Fan neighborhood and our history.
New Vendors
PCCrafts - Rick will bring his...
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Park Avenue man pleads guilty in meth case
A 44- year old Richmond man, police say harbored drug dealers in his upscale Fan home, plead guilty to drug charges in Richmond Federal Court on Friday. Standing in front of Judge Henry Hudson, Stephen Hahne, Jr. appeared calm and took responsibility for using methamphetamine and allowing drug dealers to reside and operate in his home in the 22-hundred block of Park Avenue.
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Mysterious secrets of the Fan: a 6-year-old’s...
This morning my six-year-old son and I documented the “secrets” we found on an “adventure” around The Fan.
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A history of the Fan
Brooks Smith gives a history of the neighborhood in “The Fan” Remains One of Richmond’s Favorite Places on WCVE.
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Hot Dog Eating Contest at City Dogs
Hot Dog Eating Contest at City Dogs (Main Street) tonight, Friday May 20, 2011, from 5–8PM. Entry fee will be $15 per person with a spectator suggested donation of $5 (the money from this is being donated to the Boys & Girls Club of Richmond).
Contestant Registration
TO SIGN UP: Email leahczar@gmail.com and specify which category you’d like to compete in (see categories below).
NIGHT OF...
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Bike to Work with Mayor Jones
Mayor Jones will join area cyclists in celebrating national Bike to Work Day as they travel from Monroe Park to City Hall at 7:15AM on Friday May, 20th (PDF).
Other area meet-up locations and times:
Forest Hill Park – Stone shelter (41st Street – near tennis courts)
Meeting time, 6:30am Departure: 6:45am
Ellwood Thompson’s
4 N Thompson St
Meeting time, 6:30am Departure: 6:45am
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Block of Lombardy to be closed on Monday
North Lombardy Street between Grove Avenue and Floyd Avenue will be closed Monday, May 23, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. for replacement of HVAC units at 1601 Grove Avenue.
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Satanic graffiti at Nirvana Salon
Satanic and religious symbols are plastered across businesses and apartment buildings in the Fan. The employees at Nirvana Salon and Spa saw the graffiti when they came to work this morning.
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Another robbery on Grace
ATTEMPTED ROBBERY
5/17/11 2:16 a.m. 2000 block of West Grace Street
A male reported two unknown males tried to rob him at gunpoint.
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Wanna play Connect Four?
This past Sunday’s brunch at F.W. Sullivan’s included a man with a monkey on his back challenging people in Connect Four.
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Scooter stolen from Stuart and Strawberry
My 2009 blue Metro Duo scooter was stolen outside of my friend’s apartment sometime between Sunday night and Monday morning. It’s covered in stickers, and the odometer was around 710 miles. I’m offering a $250 reward for any information that leads to its recovery. A large green and white moving truck was seen in the area around the time of theft, and we’re working in...
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Robbery, gun stolen on Grace Street
ROBBERY
5/12/11 8:00 p.m. 2200 block of West Grace Street
A male reported he was assaulted and robbed at gunpoint by an unknown male.
THEFT FROM MOTOR VEHICLE
5/15/11– 5/16/11 11:00 p.m. – 3:00 a.m. 800 block of West Grace Street
An unknown person(s) entered the unlocked vehicle and stole a firearm.
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Balliceaux
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Lost a yellow lab?
A sweet yellow female dog (mixed breed perhaps) was found on W. Grace St, near Boulevard.
She’s injured and scared. We’ve called Animal Services for immediate medical care, but please contact me if you know this dog.
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Filter by Heide Trepanier
Filter by Heide Trepanier at Main Art’s X Gallery.
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The Fan Area Historic District Extension
The 37-block area roughly bounded by South Harrison Street, Cary Street, South Mulberry Street, and the Downtown Expressway was named to the National Register of Historic Places as the Fan Area Historic District Extension in May 1986.
History
The area comprising the Fan Area Historic District Extension was part of the land tract granted to William Byrd I by the British Crown in 1575. The...
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Samuels: “I’m with you guys”
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I came to visit a friend (@Paradise Park)
[VIA]
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Happy Corner not so happy
The small retail shop in the Fan has not been paying its rent. Now owner Christopher Dorsey is livid because he has been locked out of his shop, and the drama has stretched from the corner of West Main and Stafford Avenue to the courtroom. […]
The shop has been open for business on West Main Street since August 2005, selling clothes, tapestries, posters, bumper stickers, glass pipes and...
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YY Salon coming to Main Street
YY Salon will soon be opening at Main and Strawberry.
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Mainstream up for sale
Six months and $98,000 later, Mainstream is closed and for sale.
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Donnie Corker, Grace Street, etc
[Photos via Richmond Counterculture - 1970 - 1990]
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Want VCU to acquire City Stadium? →
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Four public dumpsters in the Fan in May
The City has provided four dumpsters for the use of residents during May. The locations are:
Northwest corner of Grace St. and Mulberry on Mulberry
Southwest corner of Ryland and Grace on Ryland
Northwest corner of Morris and Grove on Morris
Northwest corner of Morris and Cary on Morris
Please spread the word to any renters on your block who may be moving out shortly. Remember this is...
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Monument Market off to a slow start?
Check the photo out larger if you need to see more… the Monument Market was beat today. Where are the vendors?
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Shafer Court Dining Center dinged by State Health...
A recent inspection of the Shafer Court Dining Center by the Virginia State Health Department found 3 critical and 3 non-critical violations, with the most visceral being “food-contact surfaces were observed soiled to sight and touch”.
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Monument Market opens today!
The Monument Market at Robinson and Monument opens for the season today!
Saturdays, 8 am-noon / May through October / Corner of Monument Avenue & North Robinson Street
Support local growers and artisans while shopping for organic vegetables, baked goods, plants, flowers, cheese and more. Cash and checks accepted. FREE parking!
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Car stolen on Grace Street
MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT
5/4/11– 5/5/11 11:09 p.m. – 5:09 a.m. 2700 block of West Grace Street
An unknown person(s) stole an unlocked vehicle.
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Sector 313 report for April
Lieutenant Capriglione’s Sector 313 report for April (PDF) is available. Sector 313 encompasses Byrd Park, the Fan, Maymont, and Randolph.
2100 block of Grove Avenue
Tuesday, March 15, 5:22 PM – Thursday, March 31, 5:22 PM
Unknown suspect entered the residence through an unlocked ground-floor window and stole a cell phone. (Incident was reported on April 19.)
1800 block of Park Avenue...
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Time to renew Fan District Parking Decals
Restricted parking district decals expire on June 30, 2011. Decal renewal applications for residents in Restricted Parking Zones 1 and 2 will soon be sent out by the city, and may be returned by mail or in person at City Hall. In addition, the Fan District Association has arranged a one day sale for Fan residents to purchase decals and avoid a trip to City Hall.
ONE DAY SALE: Wednesday,...
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Salamunic's Richmond drawings up at Ipanema
Tin Salamunic has a new show up at Ipanema on Grace Street.
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800 block of Grace Street to close on Thursday
West Grace Street between Laurel Street and Shafer Street will be closed on Thursday, May 5, 7AM-9PM during installation of concrete panels and materials for the VCU parking deck.
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Anthem Stride Through Time winds through the Fan
The Anthem Stride Through Time is on May 21 and explores the Fan this year:
The 6.2-mile course travels through Richmond’s historic Fan District, past numerous museums, historic sites and monuments, over cobblestone and brick. Antique cars, historical figures and authentic architecture will bring 400 years of history to life, all while you enjoy a fantastic workout. Many sites along the...
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Car theft on West Avenue
MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT
5/1/11 – 5/2/11 9:30 p.m. – 9:41 a.m.
1500 block of West Avenue
An unknown person(s) stole a locked vehicle from the above location.
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Bear on Grace Street
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