Business recycling comes to Monroe Ward
Thursday, Oct. 2, 2008
Richmond downtown businesses now have three locations to recycle, thanks to the help of Venture Richmond and DNA Richmond. Jack Berry, from Venture Richmond, cut the ribbon on Thursday, Oct. 2, launching the project that has been in the works since fall 2007.
Bin locations
- 107 East Main Street parking lot
- Richmond Times-Dispatch loading dock on East Grace Street
- Renaissance Conference Center parking lot
» View the guide for bin usage [PDF]
Contact DNA board member Jane Milici for questions about the program.
Broad Appetit
Sunday, May 18, 2008 • Noon to 5 p.m. • West Broad Street
www.broadappetit.com
The Broad/Grace Committee of the Downtown Neighborhood Association hosted the first annual Broad Appétit on Sunday, May 18, 2008 from noon until 5 p.m.
The festival site covered the 100, 200 and 300 blocks of West Broad Street and featured Richmond's finest chefs, a bug chef cook-off, restaurants, specialty food vendors and visual artists. There was a manner of cuisine (from local to international), food demonstrations, food competitions, a mini-Farmers' Market, children's activities, street performers, music and more.
For sponsorship or vendor inforation please contact Kathy Emerson by email kathy@quirkgallery.com or call 644-5450.
» View photos of event.
First Fridays
The First Friday of each month • 6–9 p.m. • Broad Street
www.firstfridaysrichmond.com
First Fridays is held on the first Friday of each month, rain or shine. This unique cultural event showcases Richmond's thriving arts community, focusing on the diverse arts and cultural venues located along the Historic Broad Street Corridor. Participating galleries include 1708 Gallery, Ingalls Gallery, Curated Culture's Cornerstone Gallery, Gallery 5, and Quirk Gallery among other.
In addition to bringing visitors and economic activity Downtown, the main goal is to promote appreciation of Richmond’s rich arts community. The public attends various art exhibitions at participating galleries and alternative exhibition spaces within walking distance of the Historic Broad Street District. Because the program is free, First Fridays attracts a diverse population of all ages, inviting everyone to experience the arts directly and learn more about it in a safe and comfortable, yet stimulating setting.
The galleries are within walking distance of Virginia Commonwealth University, The Jefferson Hotel, Linden Row Inn, Richmond Convention Center, and the Downtown Marriott Hotel and only minutes from Downtown, Historic Fan District, or Northside.
» View photos from past events.