Yearly Archives: 2012

Tattoo Archiving

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From announcement:

Famous for cataloging all things River City, the Valentine Richmond History Center is venturing into a different kind of historical archiving – tattoos. In 2010, the Today Show ranked Richmond the third most tattooed city in the nation. Because of this, the History Center is expanding our horizons and archives to include Richmond tattoos. Terry Brown from Terry Brown Photography has partnered with the History Center to help us capture images of Richmond’s best ink. The best photos will become part of the collection and many will be featured in a photo exhibition that is scheduled to open in October of this year.

The first photo session will occur this Sunday, April 22nd and then another is scheduled for Sunday, May 6 with appointments still available. If you have a tattoo inked by a Richmond artist and would like to be considered for an initial appointment, call me at (804) 649-0711 ext. 322, email pr at richmondhistorycenter.com or complete an online submission form http://www.styleweekly.com/tattoo. Please include photos of your tattoo(s), the artist’s name and/or the studio.

Thank you to our partners on this project – Style Weekly, Candela Books and Terry Brown Photography.

Hopefully, Oregon Hill’s Salvation Tattoo will have some representative tattoos.

Adoptable Beagle

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The neighbors who found George as a stray down at the Overlook earlier this winter are now fostering him for the city animal shelter. He is a neutered male beagle (and basset?) mix who is about a year old and 25-30 pounds. He is house trained and crate trained and is a quick learner and already knows a few tricks. George loves every person and dog he meets and is very social. He enjoys rides in the car, trips to the dog park, playing fetch and playing with his foster sister. He still has a lot of puppy energy so he’d love a fenced yard and/or a doggie sibling to play with. Not sure how he is with cats. For more information, contact Richmond Animal Care and Control.

Shiny Arts & Crafts Market Sunday

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From Ana Edwards, Byrd Market Manager:

Hey all – we’re doing an event to benefit the market and programs at William Byrd Community House and need 2-3 volunteers to help us manage the afternoon: Shiny Arts & Crafts Market on Sunday April 22 from 1-5pm – This is a showcase of local artisan hand-crafted fine, decorative and utilitarian arts. Little to no heavy lifting is required – simply help us be on duty and help keep things running smoothly for our vendors and shoppers. As a bonus you can shop before everyone else! And maybe sample the baked goods??? Email shinyartsandcrafts at gmail.com. See Shiny Arts & Crafts Market event on facebook too! http://www.facebook.com/events/338652722865049/

Estate and Yard Sales This Weekend

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Received this message:

Joe Mitchell asked me to pass along that the estate sale at 409 1/2 S. Laurel will be going on again this coming Saturday from 9:00 – 4:00.

There is still a lot of really good stuff available for good prices, so please come by!

and this:

Sunday April 22, 2012 – Saturday April 28, 2012

Hello! Moving Sale: 605 D Spring st Oregon Hill Right off of N. Belvidere St Past the 7-11 but before the bridge IMMEDIATE left turn before the first street into the Parson’s Row complex Second house from the end Items for sale: -Furniture: bed frame, headboard, couches, table and chairs, desks, tables, shelves, arm chair -Women’s clothes & shoes ranging in sizes -Purses -Pet Supplies -Books -VHS -Television -Computer Monitor -Knick Knacks, tins, storage boxes -Dishes and kitchen supplies -School Supplies -House Decorations Thank you! Hope to see you!

“the first draft of the sequel to Oregon Hill”

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Howard Owen blogs (and does not sleep), as he prepares for the release of his new novel, Oregon Hill:

One of the more interesting things about being a novelist–or at least doing it the way I do it–is that you are sometimes juggling three books at once.
Right now, for example, I am getting closer to the pub date for Oregon Hill, which means I just received the bound galleys, which go out to pre-publication reviewers and others. I check those for the kind of glitches that can happen even after reading it five or six times already. (Once, an entire chapter was missing from the bound galleys. Somebody neglected to click and drag that chapter, I guess.) I’m also lining up readings/signings for August and September.
At the same time, I’m coming closer to the end of the first draft of the sequel to Oregon Hill. I hope to finish it this summer, after which my wife and most trusted editor, Karen, will read it. Then, I’ll act on (most of) her suggestions and polish it.

James River Association Hosts Belle Island Cleanup Friday

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From email announcement:

JRA is hosting a trash clean-up on Friday, April 20, from 1-3 p.m. Participants will meet at the gravel parking lot under the train trusses on Tredegar Street in Richmond. Please wear sturdy shoes or boots and clothes that you don’t mind getting dirty. Gloves, grabbers, and trash bags will be provided. Pre-registration is required, by noon on Thursday April 19th. To register, please contact Amber Ellis at 804-788-8811 ext 205 or volunteer at jrava.org.

4th Precinct MPACT Meeting – This THURSDAY

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From announcement:

MPACT MONTHLY MEETING
on
THURSDAY, April 19, 2012 @ 6PM
at
Linwood Holton Elementary School (1600 West Laburnum Ave.)

Please join MPACT on Thursday, April 19, 2012 at 6PM as our Department of Planning and Development Review will be present to discuss major corridor revitalizations projects that will be taking place in your community.

NOTE: CAPS and the Richmond Police Department will ‘kick-off’ the meeting!

Zane Robinson
Office of the Chief Administrative Officer

Fourth Annual Learn to Dream Celebration For St. Andrew’s School Thursday

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From St. Andrew’s School website:

Fourth Annual Learn to Dream Celebration
Thursday, April 19, 2012 at 6:30 p.m.
NewMarket Corporation Pavilion
330 South Fourth Street
Richmond, VA

Join us for an evening of food, beverages, and a silent art auction showcasing over 60 local and national artists.

Proceeds from the event will provide scholarship funds for students
at St. Andrew’s School.

Tickets are $85.00 each

For more information or to purchase tickets, contact Raven Wilkinson at 804.648.4952
or by e-mail at
development@st-andrews-school.org.