today at the Byrd House Market…

Byrd House Market today from 3:30 to 7PM:

Fall produce definitely has that comfort food factor. The sweet potatoes have arrived and my goodness, they are delicious! We have squash in many intriguing shapes and colors (some use these for centerpieces but we suggest eating them.) Many varieties of apples are flying out of our vendors’ booths and one bite will make you proud to be a Virginian. While you are stocking up on root vegetables, enjoy the roots music of Needle in a Hempsack performing in the garden.

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Byrd House Market at William Byrd Community House Seeks Food and Craft Vendors for Holiday Show

The Byrd House Market at William Byrd Community House are having a Holiday Food and Craft Show on Saturday, December 13 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. We are looking for diverse, creative crafters and food makers of all ages and levels to provide a unique shopping experience for our community.

Attached is an application for vendors with details and fees. You are encouraged to apply and enjoy interacting with our wonderful community in the welcoming, caring atmosphere that the WBCH has fostered for over 80 years.

We will be publicizing the event in all local community and media calendars and sending announcements to the BHM and WBCH mailing lists. The show will include handmade and homemade craft and food products only (no resold products or franchises). There will be crafters of all levels and children and family crafters are encouraged to apply. All vendors will be asked to provide one item for a raffle, which will be drawn on the half hour.

If you have any questions, please contact Kathy Morand at chattykgm@aol.com or call (804) 615-6295.

Ready for the VINYL CONFLICT?

Salvation Tattoo moved from 324 S. Pine to 819 W. Cary, but VINYL CONFLICT will be opening at 324 S. Pine noon this Saturday, September 13th. There will, of course, be new and used vinyl records of the punk, hardcore, metal, power pop, indie, new wave, grind, sludge, and pop punk persuasion as well as a few other things. Used and new cd\’s, tapes, dvd\’s, stickers, patches, t-shirts, and other items will be available for your consumption as well. Keep your fingers crossed, there might even be a cameo by Keith Babe\’s hot dog cart at the opening.

Byrd House Market tomorrow!

Most people consider an heirloom something special, to be held dear. Our growers would agree with you. Their heirloom veggies are grown from seeds of varieties from bygone days — before industrialized farming made every tomato identical and tasteless. Classical guitarist Alexander Rodriguez will also be reminding us of days gone by with his beautiful Baroque music. Great food, great music, and great friends are, historically speaking, the best combination.

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Nate’s Tacos & more at tomorrow’s Byrd House Market

This week in addition to Flynn’s garlic fries, we have Nate’s Tacos. Here is what some have said about Nate on the net: “Incredible! I highly suggest you take any chance you get to have one of Nate’s tacos.” – Nathan Hughes, Richmond Business and Commercial News. “Whatever his secret is, the stuff he serves is delicious and served with a Cheshire cat’s smile.” – Jason Guard, Camelized Opinions

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Byrd House Market this Tuesday

So you’re all like “Been there, eaten that.” How about Korean Karaila melon, Turkish Italian orange eggplant, yellow watermelon, eight ball squash, or Asian red string beans? These are just some of the unusual produce you can find at the Byrd House Market this Tuesday. Also indie rock musician Robert Parker Vaughan will also be performing an unplugged set.

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