Sadly, the basement is now gone.
Basement Show
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Dominion Riverrock Street Closures
From Richmond Police Department:
May 17, 2018
Dominion Riverrock Street Closures
The nation’s premier outdoor annual sports and music festival, Dominion Riverrock, will take place tomorrow, May 18 through Sunday, May 20. The event, hosted by Richmond Sport Backers, is expected to bring over 3,500 participants to Browns Island during the weekend.
The following streets will be CLOSED for the event
· Brown’s Island Way and 2nd Street Connector between Tredegar and South 2nd Streets;
· South 5th Street between Bragg and Tredegar Streets;
· Tredegar Street between the Dominion Resource Entrance and South 7th Street.
Friday, May 18th, road closures will go into effect at 2 p.m. On Saturday and Sunday, road closures will go into effect at 10 a.m. Streets will re-open each day once the event is over. Please check the Dominion Riverrock website for more information about the event.
Street closures are available for view on Google Maps. (Direct URL: https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/viewer?mid=16lf7joKoJcV3GJ1azsQO0d9BM_qJAyAP&ll=37.535719217198704%2C-77.44640749999996&z=17)
This information will also be provided on the Richmond Police Department website.
(Another) Congratulations to Open High School!
Congratulations to Open High School for its Gold Medal status in the U.S. News and World Report Best High Schools 2018 in the United States. Open High was ranked number four in the state.
Open High continues a long streak of excellence.
Who Remembers This Mural?
…And the story behind it?
Meeting At The Canal
17 officials met this morning at the James River and Kanawha Canal in response to concerns expressed by neighbors over recent damage to the canal. Thankfully, the consensus from this meeting is that the damage will be repaired in the most appropriate manner. Steps should be taken to discourage mountain bikers from traversing the canal, especially with the pedestrian bridge so nearby.
Recent Crimes
From CommunityCrimeMap.com:
SIMPLE ASSAULT, DOMESTIC
6XX S PINE ST
May 13, 2018 at 4:30 am
Data provided by Richmond Police Department#201805130335 DESTRUCTION PROPERTY/PRIVATE PROPERTY
2XX S LAUREL ST
May 13, 2018 at 3:00 am
Data provided by Richmond Police DepartmentWEAPON LAW VIOLATIONS
1XX S BELVIDERE ST
May 12, 2018 at 3:21 pm
Data provided by Richmond Police Department#201805120383 DRUNKENNESS
6XX IDLEWOOD AVE
May 12, 2018 at 1:28 pm
Data provided by Richmond Police Department
Demolition of Historic Buildings on W. Cary
From press release:
For immediate release:
The Oregon Hill Community is saddened that negotiations over the historic buildings on the 800 block W Cary St have reached an impasse between the Oregon Hill Neighborhood Association and the developer JD Lewis and demolition of the properties, listed on the National Register of Historic Places as part of the Oregon Hill Historic District, has begun. These five buildings, two dating to the 1830’s and built by historic Richmond figure Benjamin Green, have served Oregon Hill and downtown Richmond for generations as a gateway. The Oregon Hill Neighborhood Association will vigorously proceed with our efforts to protect remaining Oregon Hill landmarks as well as other city landmarks.
Charles Todd Woodson, President
Oregon Hill Neighborhood Association, Inc.
‘Spider Mites Of Jesus’
From Jerry Williams:
After working on this project for more than a year, the website has been launched. You can find out who’s involved and other info about the documentary, including what that new title means. (You can also sign up for email updates)
http://www.DirtwomanDoc.com
Editor’s note: Donnie Corker, aka Dirtwoman, passed away last September.
Today: The Women of Hollywood Cemetery Tour
From the Valentine Museum website:
Explore the role that women’s groups played in Hollywood Cemetery’s history from the Civil War to the present. Visit grave sites of women who were educators, authors, preservationists, suffragists and humanitarians.
“What a great tour! Full of beautiful views of the city and Virginia history. I will definitely do this tour again.”
Price: $15 Adult, $5 Child, $5 Valentine members
Length: 2 hours
Parking: On Street
Meeting place: Enter at Cherry and Albemarle streets, meet at the rear of the stone structure to the left.Tour Notes
Advanced tickets are strongly encouraged. Space is limited.
Valentine walking tours are typically between 1-2 miles in length. We recommend you wear comfortable walking shoes and bring water.
Accessibility- People of all abilities are encouraged to join us for tours. If you have accessibility challenges or need accommodation, please let us know in advance.
Tours are held rain or shine. However, in extreme weather a tour may be cancelled. Call 804-649-0711 x 301 to verify the tour will take place.
Admission includes a $5 donation to the Friends of Hollywood Cemetery for ongoing restoration. Tours are made possible through a generous partnership with Hollywood Cemetery.
Movie Time!
Before the rain came…
