There will be a Pearl Harbor observance at the Virginia War Memorial on Belvidere Street at 11 am, tomorrow (Monday). Pearl Harbor survivors will be on hand to help remember those who died in the Japanese attack on December 7, 1941.
There have been a few reports of petty thefts from yards and porches in the neighborhood.
One neighbor reported that someone cut a electric cord to steal a reindeer Christmas decoration from front yard, while another has had a rocking chair stolen right off front porch.
I have some sad news.
Jack Rose, a musician who spent a lot of time in Oregon Hill, has died
of an apparent heart attack at his home in Philadelphia.
Jack hung out a lot at 238 S. Cherry back when it was the base for
Radioactive Records and Pelt.
I spent part of yesterday evening enjoying the First Friday Art Walk on Broad Street. I got the chance to briefly speak with its main organizer Christina Newton, who was dutifully working the Curated Culture/First Fridays booth and table right there on Broad. I won ‘nada’ from the “zero sum game”/bailout register at the Metro Space Gallery (CannonballPress.com exhibit).
I saw many Oregon Hill neighbors- including just of a few of the neighborhood artists. Mary from China Street was there with some her hats and scarfs. She says she has also had good luck selling her wares at the South of the James Farmer’s Market.
The Schindler Satellite Gallery has a strong Oregon Hill representation. David Rohrer has his oil painting, “Alley 2, Oregon Hill” there:
While Julie Elkins exhibits her porcelain wall sculpture, “Oregon Hill Blue”.
Other artists at the Schindler Satellite include Jennifer Holloway Bopst, Lisa Taranto, R. Sawan White, and Chris Milk. My neighbor British Bob, a big First Fridays fan, told me that Chris Milk used to be one of Skillet’s roommates on China Street.
From City press release:
For Immediate Release
Dec. 4, 2009Media Contacts:
Tesha Davis – (804) 646-3998
Christy Everson – (804) 646-5944Free holiday performance set for Dec. 6 at Landmark
The Richmond Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities will present its annual holiday gift to the city, its production of “Amahl and the Night Visitors,” at 4 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 6, at the Landmark Theater.
The musical tells the story of the mischievous shepherd boy Amahl and his mother, whose lives are changed forever after meeting three kings. It’s a heartwarming and humorous story that will charm and delight the entire family.
This is the department’s 48th year of offering this free holiday musical, which with its all-volunteer cast, has become a Richmond tradition.
The performance is free and no reservations are required.
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From announcement:
Graphic design students at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) have
created posters on predatory lending as part of their senior seminar
class. The posters were designed in order to stimulate a discussion on
payday, car title and other types of predatory loans. Jay Speer,
Executive Director of the Virginia Poverty Law Center (VPLC), and Dana
Wiggins, Coordinator for the Virginia Partnership to Encourage
Responsible Lending (VaPERL), provided the students with information and
the many issues that arise from these types of loans. Laura Chessin, an
Associate Professor at VCU’s Graphic Design Department, teaches the
senior seminar class and oversaw the project.The public is invited to come see these posters on Friday, December 4th
from 6-8 p.m. at Main Street Gallery on 1509 W. Main St. in Richmond.
The free viewing is an opportunity for people to not only see the work
done by these students, but to also engage in a dialogue on predatory
lending in Virginia.Please contact Urmila Oberoi at 804-782-9430 x15 or urmila@vplc.org to
find out more about the poster viewing on December 4th.