Laurel Street neighbor Tommy Birchett is hosting a show this Friday at the Black Iris, over on Broad Street.
From the venue’s website and Bandcamp.com:
Tommy has opened several times for his friend and fellow musician Tatsuya Nakatani, a Japanese avant-garde sound artist and master percussionist who has released over 80 recordings and tours internationally.
This Wednesday is a “Red Wednesday”, which means trash and recycling pickup. Ideally, rolling recycling containers are stored and deployed in the back alleys along with trash cans. Please make sure you pick up containers after pickup tomorrow night.
If you have not done so already, don’t forget to sign up for your Recycling Perks.
In order to take your recycling to the next level, read this: 10 ways to improve your recycling.
In recycling news, things have been pretty grim, with economics and foreign relations having negative effects on the whole recycling industry. There are still some positive stories though- check out this one- Recycling Efforts Save Virginia DOT Over $15M on I-64 Rebuild.
From the Valentine Museum page:
Learn to interpret the spiritual, occupational, vegetal and fraternal signs and symbols found on headstones and iron works at Hollywood Cemetery. Discover the historical origins of monument styles including cradle stones, pyramids, pier stones, mausoleums and reliquaries.
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.
Also:
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.
From press release:
For Immediate Release:
Monday, June 4, 2018
On Wednesday, June 6, 2018 in Richmond City Hall at 1PM, the Oregon Hill Neighborhood Association (OHNA) and other aggrieved parties will have an appeal of a recent ruling by the Richmond Zoning Administrator heard before the Richmond Board of Zoning Appeals. We believe the Zoning Administrator erred on a ruling concerning the status of “Transitional Sites” and other issues relevant to application of the appropriate zoning parameters of a development within the Oregon Hill Historic District (as recognized on the National Register of Historic Places). We also believe this incorrect ruling, if it stands, bodes profound adverse consequences and loss of protections for other neighborhoods in our City.
We thank the Fan District Association, the Carver Area Civic Improvement League, the Forest Hill Neighborhood Association, the Church Hill Association, the Union Hill Civic Association, the Sherwood Park Civic Association and the Uptown Association for their support. Their letters of solidarity are attached. We stand together united with the conviction that we will accept nothing less than FAIR and LAWFUL rulings by the Department of Planning and Development Review according to the precise wording of the written statutes.
We look forward to making our case before the Board of Zoning Appeals.
C. Todd Woodson, President
Oregon Hill Neighborhood Association, Inc.
(Editor’s note: Added a photo of Ginter Park’s letter below as well)
This photo was taken yesterday morning with the sun, but expect more scattered rain this afternoon, evening, and tomorrow.
From the Virginia War Memorial’s website:
Monday, May 28, 2018 – 10:00am to 12:00pm
Free Event
Patriotic Events
Youth & Family
Join us for Virginia’s 62nd Annual Memorial Day Ceremony as we honor and remember all veterans who gave their lives to preserve American freedoms, from the Revolutionary War through today. This ceremony is one of the most beloved and well-attended every year.Highlights of the event include music, guest speakers, and a wreath-laying ceremony in the Shrine of Memory.
