Community Conversation – Discussing Richmond in the 2000s

Valentine Richmond History Center, 1015 E. Clay Street, Richmond, VA 23219
Thursday, May 9, 2013 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm

This is the third iteration of the “Community Conversations” series. The purpose of the series is to engage the community in a dialogue about the region’s past and how that past can positively shape our collective future. The more people that join in the conversation, the more productive our efforts become, and the easier it will be for everyone to see ourselves in the history of the region.

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http://fanofthefan.com/2013/04/rva-bike-swap-on-sunday-at-vmfa/

Ed Trask is back with a new solo exhibit firing up in a few weeks at glave kocen gallery.

The Great Escape
May 3-June 8
opening reception May 3 6-9PM

From painting murals all over the world, playing drums for the loosely reunited Kepone, firing up the RVA Street Art Festival and of course painting for this exhibit, it’s no wonder Ed chose this theme! Through his own wants & desires, Trask has crafted an exhibit that speaks to all of our wanderlust and basic need for Solace. With multiple narrative paintings including a Baptismal scene, A Freight Train Traveller, and a painting called, “Sign of the Times” which is a classic Ed Trask take on and old roadside sign with a Red Tailed Hawk majestically perched on top. Nature and Trains always play a big part of what Ed tends to focus on but maybe this show lets a little light on as to why he gravitates toward these subjects?

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From Richmond Magazine:

You can get basic peanut butter — creamy and crunchy — or you can try flavors like double chocolate chunk, hazelnut amaretto, white chocolate macadamia or one of the most popular varieties, Cashew Nilla cashew butter.

Richmond retailers Ellwood Thompson’s Local Market, Fresh Market and Whole Foods Market stock the locally sourced spread, and its ingredient list is refreshingly uncomplicated, making it a favorite of health nuts — pun intended — and locavores alike.

MORE: Reginald’s Homemade

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Just found out about Girls on the Run of Greater Richmond:

Welcome to Girls on the Run – a life-changing, non-profit program for girls in the 3rd through 8th grade. Our mission is to inspire girls to be joyful, healthy, and confident using a fun, experience-based curriculum which creatively integrates running.

The 24-lesson Girls on the Run Curriculum combines training for a 5k (3.1 miles) running event with lessons that inspire girls to become independent thinkers, enhance their problem solving skills, and make healthy decisions. All of this is accomplished through an active collaboration with girls and their parents, schools, volunteers, staff, and the community.

Girls on the Run of Greater Richmond is an independent council of Girls on the Run International, which has a network of 200+ locations across the United States and Canada.

Girls on the Run of Greater Richmond
gotrrichmond.org | Facebook | @GOTRRichmond

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On Screen/In Person: Abel Raises Cain
Wednesday, March 6, 2013 at 7:30 p.m.

Directed by Jenny Abel & Jeff Hockett | 2005 | Documentary | 85 minutes

Screening takes place at the Firehouse Theatre Project (1609 West Broad Street)

Before there was Stephen Colbert, there was Alan Abel. Abel Raises Cain is an unprecedented glimpse into the life and bizarre career of a notorious media prankster, Alan Abel, told from the viewpoint of his daughter Jenny. He has made a name for himself with a series of elaborate hoaxes and schemes, all of which were designed to provoke, amuse and make people question everything they see, hear or read.

“…An invigorating and often hysterical look at a gifted comic and the nation of dupes he continues to use as his medium.” –Slate.com

Join Alan Abel and filmmakers Jenny Abel and Jeff Hockett for a Q&A discussion follow the screening.

On Screen/In Person is made possible with support from the Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation with funding from the National Endowment for the Arts Regional Touring Program. The series is presented by Modlin Center for the Arts in collaboration with the Firehouse Theatre Project, James River Film Society and UR Film Studies Program.

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http://fanofthefan.com/2013/03/the-life-and-bizarre-career-of-a-notorious-media-prankster-alan-abel/

Black & Gold RVA Shirts! Perfect for this Saturday’s BlackOut game against Butler! http://shop.rvanews.com/collections/black-and-gold/products/rva-t-shirt

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Listening Room #38 is TUESDAY at 7:30PM at Firehouse Theater:

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From alert.vcu.edu

On February 24, 2013, at 1:20 AM, Richmond Police and VCU Police responded to a reported fight in the 200 block of North Laurel Street. No suspects or victims could be located after a search of the area was completed. At about 3:10 AM, Richmond Police responded to Retreat Hospital after the victim called to report the assault. Richmond Police determined the assault to be aggravated in nature.

The victim was asked for a cigarette by a group of four black males. Two of the suspects punched and kicked the victim when he did not respond. The suspects were last seen heading East on Franklin Street.

Suspects: The victim described two of the suspects as the main aggressors. One of the suspects was a black male wearing a black jacket, black hat, blue jeans, and had a beard. The victim was unable to provide any other descriptors other than the second suspect was a black male. No weapons were used in the assault.

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http://fanofthefan.com/2013/02/man-assaulted-on-laurel-street/

The parking restrictions first reported in late December (green on the above map)(and listed on the FDA site) have apparently been expanded. A flyer being shared details an expansion of the 1-hour-only zone to include more of Park Avenue, Hanover Avenue, and a section of Harvie Street (red on the map above).

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http://fanofthefan.com/2013/02/fan-district-and-west-avenue-associations-propose-more-parking-restrictions/

On the agenda for the Monday, February 25th meeting of the City Council (PDF):

Res. No. 2013-R48 (Patron: President Samuels, By Request) – To declare a public necessity to amend City Code § 114-402.2(8) and to initiate an amendment to the City’s zoning ordinance to include the raising or keeping of no more than four female chickens as a permitted accessory use.

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http://fanofthefan.com/2013/02/city-council-to-vote-monday-on-urban-chickens/

In the next of what has become a neat series of re-evauating some of Richmond’s more established restauraunts (Ipanema, Bamboo, Rowland), Dana Craig revisits Balliceaux and appreciates what they’ve become:

Inundated with constant raves from a co-worker, I was coaxed into trying Balliceaux’s winter menu after learning about the recent arrival of new executive chef Michael McClure (formerly of Bistro Bobette, Chez Max and La Grotta). […]

A restaurant outfitted with such exacting class needs more than cocktails to remain relevant in my mind, so I’m happy to see chef McClure raising the bar and giving Balliceaux’s menu the classic touch it has needed.

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http://fanofthefan.com/2013/02/mcclure-raising-the-bar-at-balliceaux/