From the FaceBook event page:
Rockin’ their way down from Philadelphia to SXSW in support of their new album “Burning in Paradise” (on BURGER RECORDS), The Tough Shits are blessing us with a stop in Richmond!
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Joining us for local support will be Richmond’s favorite leather-clad shredders, SICK BAGS, and the always-ripping Toward Space.
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 Virginia recycling news, the last recycling plant in Sullivan County, Tennessee, that handles paper and plastics for local governments is set to close, affecting recycling efforts across the region. The Bristol Herald-Courier reports Tri-Cities Waste Paper’s Friday closure will also affect Bristol, Abingdon and Washington County in Virginia. In other news, the annual Virginia Recycling Association (VRA) conference will be held on May 6-8 at the Virginia Crossings Hotel and Conference Center in Glen Allen, VA, near Richmond. The conference theme is “Changing Behavior to Encourage Recycling.” VRA members and non-members are welcomed.
In international news, the Indian government announced last week that it will ban scrap plastic imports as part of its efforts to strengthen the implementation of environmentally sound management of hazardous waste in the country.
From the campaign page (where you can make your donation):
Donnie “Dirtwoman” Corker had a heart as big as Richmond (making the rest of her approximately the size of Delaware).
She was a beloved icon and pioneer for the LGBTQ community, a literal landmark to Richmond’s counterculture for more than 40 years, a beloved brother, and a dear friend to Richmond’s famous, infamous and not-at-all-famous alike.
Dirtwoman embodied everything about Richmond that is weird, wonderful and willing to be different while making a difference.
In honor of the everlasting impact crater Dirtwoman left on our fair city, and honoring a pledge made to her by her friends before her death in 2017, we invite YOU to a special benefit dinner and memorial plaque unveiling at Mamma Zu’s
What: Benefit Dinner/Memorial Unveiling
Where: Mamma Zu’s
When: April 7
Why: Massey Cancer Center
Huh?: Massey saved Donnie’s life
Cost: $50 donation to Massey Cancer
What Else: This event coincides with the Virginia Premier of “Spider Mites of Jesus: The Dirtwoman Documentary at the Virginia Film Festival.BUT WAIT! THERE’S MORE: After you donate, print out your donation confirmation email. This IS YOUR TICKET to attend this special Dirtwoman memorial dinner at Mamma Zu’s
Yesterday evening, looking over Cherry Street into Hollywood Cemetery. I expect a similar scene today with slight overcast of clouds.
Rainy start to weekend might mean a good time to sit back, order some delicious food from Peddler on Pine and play some video games. Tech Exchange up on W.Cary just posted this deal. They also have a great deal on video game cartridges that ends soon.
Some scenes from the James River Park Master Plan meeting last night at the Virginia War Memorial:
Much of the meeting was spent conversing and viewing and writing on maps… nothing was officially proposed…
For more information on the James River Park Master Plan, click here (and if you have not already, fill out a survey).
Today, the Virginia Nuclear Energy Consortium Authority met at the VCU East Engineering Hall.
Here’s a video of that meeting:
Also, comments at the end of the meeting:
From FaceBook event page:
One More Rock N Roll One More Again
Trust Fall (Virginia; 2011-2019)
a bridge adjusting to the water
https://trustfall.bandcamp.com/album/secret-keeperHex Machine (Richmond)
alternative nosie rock that’ll blow your ears off
https://hexmachine.bandcamp.comSibyl (Richmond)
zero-gravity pop sludge
https://sibylrva.bandcamp.com———————————————————-
9pm
With clearing skies, yesterday afternoon was a great time for a slow hike on the North Bank Trail. Many bicyclists did the right thing and stayed off the trail after the weekend rain as to not tear things up.
Still some invasive species:
Let this serve as a good reminder for the James RIver Park Master Plan meeting tomorrow night at the Virginia War Memorial.
Fading light in Laurel Street alley:
A crew is scheduled to work today on this water utility problem on the 600 block of S. Laurel. Thankfully, there is no interruption of service expected.