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Brown’s Island Protest Today
Downtown Richmond has been rocked by protests against the murder of Minneapolis citizen George Floyd and police brutality across the nation in general. While there was a peaceful protest Friday evening that started in Monroe Park, a later riot the same evening burned a police car and a GRTC bus. Richmond is not alone, as cities across the United States have seen protests and riots which some have called a national uprising. All of this is happening as the COVID-19 pandemic is still a threat.
Coming Down Saturday
Dominion Energy confirms that its old downtown headquarters at 7th Street and E.Cary will be imploded Saturday, May 30 around 7 a.m.
If you are watching from outside, wear a mask- to lower the chances of spreading viruses and lower the chances of breathing in any dangerous building dust.
REMINDER: TONIGHT, 5th District Facebook Live
Does not have quite the same ring as ‘Saturday Night Live’, but ‘Stephanie & Amy’ might still be the best pairing since Tina Fey and Amy Poehler.
From the Facebook event page:
Dear 5th District Residents,
We will be holding our second Facebook Live meeting on Thursday, May 28 at 6pm. The agenda will include COVID information, businesses relief efforts, extended tax deadlines, budget review, and community outreach/volunteering while practicing social distancing.
Please comment in the event if you have a specific topic you would like covered. If we can not get to it we will try to include it in the June newsletter and on social media.
We’ll be loading a bunch of PSAs in this event for review and sharing.
We are thinking of all of you.
Best,
Stephanie & Amy
Antique Cars Today, Virtual Memorial Day Ceremony Tomorrow
From Neighbor and OHNA President Todd Woodson:
Hope you are having a blessed Memorial Day Weekend!
Today (Sunday) between 1:15-1:45, a group of about 30 Vintage cars will be driving down 300 block S Cherry on a road rally from the Antique Auto Club.
Well worth a walk over to see.
Also, tomorrow, our neighbor the Virginia War Memorial will be holding its annual Memorial Day service. Due to the current stay-at-home orders, they regretfully cannot host their annual Memorial Day events open to the public. The Virginia War Memorial instead invites you to this year’s Memorial Day Ceremony “virtually” at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, May 25. To watch, connect on their website.
W. Cary Street Closure This Weekend
From the City’s Department of Public Works:
For Immediate Release
March 30, 2020
Media Contact:
Paige Hairston – 804-646-3659 (Office)
804-385-0409 (Cell)Street Closure – West Cary Street
WHO: City of Richmond Department of Public Works (https://twitter.com/DPW_RichmondVA)WHAT: Street Closure
WHEN: Starting at 6 p.m. on Friday, April 3 ending at 6 p.m. on Sunday, April 5
WHERE: West Cary Street between South Harrison and South Linden streets
BACKGROUND: The area will be closed to allow a crane to work at 1000 West Cary Street. Traffic will be detoured to avoid the closure.
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Riverfront Events Cancelled Or Postponed
From Venture Richmond’s webpage:
Friday Cheers fans are devoted and unwavering, but in these times we must all be mindful that the COVID-19 virus has dramatically changed our daily social interactions and we must all follow the directives of Virginia Governor Ralph Northam’s stay-at-home executive order through June 10.
The governor’s order prohibits all public and private in-person gatherings of more than 10 individuals.
With these guidelines, and for the safety of both our patrons and staff, we have made the following changes to the May Friday Cheers schedule:
Jade Bird with Sweet Potatoes that was previously scheduled for Friday, May 1, 2020 is cancelled.
Billy Strings with Andrew Alli and Josh Small is rescheduled for Wednesday, August 26, 2020.
RVA Music Night – Palm Palm is rescheduled for Friday, May 21, 2021.
Jay Som with Angelica Garcia – We are working to reschedule this show for Friday Cheers 2021 and will provide details when finalized.
Venture Richmond Events staff is working to reschedule Friday Cheers’ early June artist performances, and remain cautiously optimistic about performances later in June.
From the Riverrock Festival’s webpage:
In conjunction with Governor Northam’s recently-issued statewide Stay At Home Order, Sports Backers and Venture Richmond are very disappointed to announce that the 2020 Dominion Energy Riverrock festival planned for May 15-17 at Brown’s Island and Historic Tredegar is cancelled.
Utility Work Planned For 600 Block of S. Laurel
“Megan Leavey” At Virginia War Memorial This Saturday
Saturday, March 7, the Virginia War Memorial will celebrate Women’s History Month with a screening of “Megan Leavey” (2017, PG-13) – a story of a Marine and her military K9 dog – followed by a panel discussion with women veterans of the so-called “the Global War on Terrorism (GWOT)”.
Just keep in mind that “Hollywood isn’t in the business of telling true stories”, and some have criticized the film as being “oblivious to Iraqi suffering”.
Also, star actress of the movie, Kata Mara later joined the Humane Society in delivering close to 200,000 petition signatures to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, urging the agency to restore online records of inspections and violations of the federal Animal Welfare Act and Horse Protection Act after it had suddenly purged many records.
The screening is free and open to the public. and doors open at 10:00 AM. Movie begins at 10:30 AM. Snacks will be available during the film.
Artist Reception At the Virginia War Memorial This Thursday
This Thursday from 6pm to 8pm, the Virginia War Memorial is hosting an artist reception.
From their site:
Join us at the Virginia War Memorial to celebrate the opening of the Veterans’ Art Gallery with a reception, presentation, and live music. Our inaugural exhibit contains stunning artwork in varied mediums from a collection of veterans. Come see, learn, and be inspired by this new, one-of-a-kind gallery. Our featured artist is Mike Fay.
Exhibit Artists included:
Mike Fay
Diana de Avila
Pamela Corwin
Bernie Donato
Dennis Hicks
Saxon Martinez
This event is free and open to the public.