Hamlet, LemonAid, Richmond Rocky Horror Week and more</h1> <article> <h1>Hamlet, LemonAid, Richmond Rocky Horror Week and more</h1> <p>Thu, 2 Jul 2009 14:19:33 -0400</p> A new play at Richmond Shakespeare Fest, grab a Rocky hors d'ouvres at Black Finn, catch DL Hughley at Funny Bone and more fun things to do this week. Richmond Shakespeare Festival: Hamlet A new week, a new show at the Richmond Shakespeare Festival already! Head out to Agecroft for Richmond Shakespeare's production of "Hamlet." Get there early for a picnic dinner on the Agecroft grounds. • Events Calendar: More things to do • More of "The Fix" • Summer Concert Guide 8th Annual Anthem LemonAid If you see a lemonade stand in your neighborhood, stop by and snap ... </article> <article> <h1>Southern Culture on the Skids, Pat McGee Band, Cake and More</h1> <p>Fri, 10 Jul 2009 13:12:19 -0400</p> The Quick-n-Dirty: Monday 7.13 / Billy Wallace & the Virginia Blues, Barn Burning, Nick Coward, Horn&Tusk / the Triple Thursday 7.16 / The Hot Seats, David Schultz & the Skyline / Plaza Bowl Friday 7.17 / The John Cowan Band / Ashland Coffee & Tea Saturday 7.18 / Pat McGee Band, Jim Ivins Band / the National 7.18 / Southern Culture on the Skids, Hamburger James, The Dregs / Plaza Bowl 7.18 / RVA Mag Release "The Music Issue" feat. Pendleton, Duchess of York, Boneanchor / the Camel 7.18 / Page Wilson and Reckless Abandon / Dogwood Dell 7.18 / ... </article> <article> <h1>Southern Culture on the Skids, Pat McGee Band, Cake and More</h1> <p>Fri, 10 Jul 2009 13:02:58 -0400</p> The Quick-n-Dirty: Monday 7.13 / Billy Wallace & the Virginia Blues, Barn Burning, Nick Coward, Horn&Tusk / the Triple Thursday 7.16 / The Hot Seats, David Schultz & the Skyline / Plaza Bowl Friday 7.17 / The John Cowan Band / Ashland Coffee & Tea Saturday 7.18 / Pat McGee Band, Jim Ivins Band / the National 7.18 / Southern Culture on the Skids, Hamburger James, The Dregs / Plaza Bowl 7.18 / RVA Mag Release "The Music Issue" feat. Pendleton, Duchess of York, Boneanchor / the Camel 7.18 / Page Wilson and Reckless Abandon / Dogwood Dell 7.18 / ... </article> <article> <h1>'Bruno' Review</h1> <p>Sat, 11 Jul 2009 13:22:41 -0400</p> “Bruno” has enough gay heat to toast a Pop Tart in the Pope’s ass. Clad in sequin thongs, soaked in glitter and always accompanied by bad techno tracks, our title character is the stuff of Catholics’ nightmares. Dan Brown can finally step aside. Sacha Baron Cohen’s latest half-baked, half-faked documentary has a lot in common with the phallic sex toys that co-star with our flamboyant Austrian fashion show host: It’s simultaneously fake and shocking. (Oh, and don’t worry, there are plenty real schlong shots, too.) “Bruno” is also wildly entertaining, in case you’re wondering. But here’s the question you really want ... </article> <article> <h1>Looking for an Asian barber in RIC</h1> <p>Fri, 10 Jul 2009 13:13:59 -0400</p> Anyone know of a great Asian barber in Richmond? Been going to a Vietnamese barber for years in NoVA and I've found that they just know how to deal with Asian hair better. </article> <article> <h1>Dish: New Eats in Carytown</h1> <p>Thu, 9 Jul 2009 16:45:40 -0400</p> So I’ve been pretty lazy when it comes to restaurant news lately. And when I say lazy, I mean busy. And taking a lot of vacation. And I’ve been lazy too.Still, just because I haven’t been out pounding the pavement and culling through the archives of business licenses doesn’t mean that other people haven’t been doing it. So I bring you the best of new restaurants news that I feel ethically bound to disclose came from other sources. Well, at least some of it did.By now everyone has heard that Michelle Williams has a new Carytown eatery under way. Water ... </article> <article> <h1>Hiding in the Spotlight</h1> <p>Thu, 9 Jul 2009 10:26:57 -0400</p> This is a good show; this is a great show. My guest, Greg Dawson, author of “Hiding in the Spotlight,” tells an incredible story about Holocaust survival. His mother Zhanna Arshanskaya and aunt, Frina Arshanskaya, were 14 and 12 years old when Hitler’s army stormed through their small town in the Ukraine. They were told to pack their bags and meet the killing squads at the town square. Zhanna escaped execution with only the clothes on her back and the sheet music for Chopin’s Fantasy Impromptu folded in her pocket. Finding refuge at the home of a former classmate, she ... </article> <article> <h1>Top Five Weekend Events</h1> <p>Thu, 2 Jul 2009 14:01:56 -0400</p> Heat up your weekend with two tomato festivals, Naughty By Nature, a free summer pops concert and celebrate Phil's Continental Lounge's big b-day. 1. Hanover Tomato Fest You know it's summer in Virginia when the tomatoes are red, ripe and juicy. This weekend brings not one, but two, fantastic tomato festivals where you can celebrate all things red and delicious. At the Hanover Tomato Festival, sample all kinds of tomato treats such as tomato sandwiches, tomato pie, fried green tomatoes and much more. Live music, exhibits, demos, arts and crafts, plus the Tiny Miss and Miss Tomato contests. Bring your ... </article> <article> <h1>Boo Tube</h1> <p>Wed, 8 Jul 2009 14:25:58 -0400</p> Ever since Jerry Springer introduced his first KKK-member, cousin' lovin' guest eons ago, rabid TV fans have been shaking their fists at their 17-inch TVs and letting out gut-busting BOOOs! After a long day of work and a half-cooked Hungry Man dinner, it's fun to find villains on TV - and take out your anger on them. (Just don't head butt your flatscreen; new technology can't take blunt force trauma like the bulletproof sets from the days of yore.)Here are the summer TV stars getting booed ... some deservedly more so than others.1. “NYC Prep” Kids are so old these ... </article> <article> <h1>Luxe Life at Lemaire</h1> <p>Wed, 8 Jul 2009 09:12:03 -0400</p> The ugly duckling to swan transition is a common movie plot. Think of Anne Hathaway as the disheveled ingénue in “The Devil Wears Prada” or Nia Vardalos’ portrayal of a frumpy young woman who dresses older than her years in “My Big Fat Greek Wedding.” These two actresses entered as wallflowers and exited as beauties by the end of their respective films. After a lengthy a wardrobe change, and some MGM-style soul searching, this is what has happened to Lemaire. In recent years, Lemaire has been the smart, but overlooked Hathaway and the prematurely dated Vardalos. The restaurant’s interior was stuffy, ... </article> <article> <h1>Lance Armstrong's Richmond Racing</h1> <p>Wed, 8 Jul 2009 10:48:44 -0400</p> All is right in the world of cycling now that Lance Armstrong is back in contention at the Tour de France. Definitely check out the exciting details on TimesDispatch.com... Far from being old and wobbly, Lance has shown himself to be smarter and stronger than ever. Not only that, but it's a great indication of what a fantastic lifetime sport cycling can be. What's interesting for our perspective is the role that Richmond played in his early development. Suffice it to say that Richmond-based Medalist Sports, which promoted the Tour DuPont from '91 to '96 gave Lance the chance to be with the right people at the right ... </article> <article> <h1>Straying from uncertainty</h1> <p>Tue, 7 Jul 2009 11:51:14 -0400</p> Sometimes there is confusion over the distinction of the Richmond SPCA’s role as a private, non-profit humane society and that of the municipal animal control facilities. The good Samaritans who find stray pets and want to help them often don’t immediately understand those roles. While the Richmond SPCA provides care for hundreds of formerly stray animals every year – about 60 percent of the homeless pets we care for are ones we transferred into our care from local government shelters in the City of Richmond and the counties of Hanover, Henrico, Goochland and Chesterfield, and most were strays before ... </article> <article> <h1>This Week in Gaming</h1> <p>Tue, 7 Jul 2009 13:46:20 -0400</p> StarCity Games presents: Magic: 2010 Core Set Prerelease at the Greater Richmond Convention Center this Saturday, July 11 at 9 a.m. Tournaments take place throughout the day so put on your cloak or wizard hat and battle it out against your fellow Richmonders. Every Thursday at The Triple from 8 - 10 p.m. you can test your knowledge at the classic game Trivial Pursuit. Not only can you show off your brainiac skills, but YOU CAN enjoy a cold beverage and some bar food to keep your juices flowing. Xbox released the 1 vs 100 beta a few weeks back ... </article> <article> <h1>World’s Ugliest Dog Title goes to Pabst</h1> <p>Tue, 7 Jul 2009 10:18:24 -0400</p> What does it take to be crowned the "Ugliest Dog in the World"? Well, obviously a scrunched up face, small floppy ears, and an under bite. That pretty much describes the face of Pabst, a 4 year old boxer-mix who was awarded the crown. Pabst, who was rescued from a shelter in California by Miles Egstad, won the annual award on Friday at the Sonoma Marin Fair in Northern California. Along with the title of World’s Ugliest Dog, he received $1600 in prize money, pet supplies and a modeling contract with House of Dog. Pabst, like many of the event’s ... </article> <article> <h1>Camp Richmond</h1> <p>Tue, 7 Jul 2009 09:25:53 -0400</p> Some time in between getting your first bout of poison ivy and sliding past “first base” in the woods behind the school, we outgrew summer camp. It was always fun, but there was that year we felt a little too old too be making Boondoggle bracelets or shooting frogs with BB guns. Maybe we saw that creepy guy or girl a mere year older than us, and thought, “Camps is for kids.” I’m pledging to bring back summer camp. The world’s adults need a week at camp like never before. Not only was a week at my old 4-H camp ... </article> <article> <h1>Still time to enroll for Chesterfield County, Va. Kinderdance®</h1> <p>Tue, 7 Jul 2009 07:56:32 -0400</p> Still time to enroll for Chesterfield County, Va. Kinderdance® at : Genesis Preparatory Academy- Cloverleaf Kids World- Providence Rd. ENROLL NOW, Don't wait!! Let your child discover the “MAGIC OF MOVEMENT” by enrolling in the Kinderdance®, Kindertots®, Kindercombo™, Kindermotion® and/or Kindergym® program today. We are looking for more venues to offer the Kinderdance® Programs. Call today and setup your “free” dance day. If you are a parent and you get Kinderdance® into your childcare, Childrens church group, Club Meeting room, clubhouse etc. your child we receive 3 months free tuition. So call today 804-551-4048. Open Enrollment at these schools: NO ... </article> <article> <h1>Green Wine is a Summer Sensation</h1> <p>Tue, 7 Jul 2009 19:02:56 -0400</p> Incredibly fragrant, slightly fizzy and lighter in alcohol than many other wines, vinho verde is the quintessential summer quaff. Vinho verde, meaning “green wine” is a young wine from the Vinho Verde DO (Denomination of Origin) in NW Portugal. It is usually released the spring after the grapes are harvested, so look for 2008 bottles on a retail shelf. The Portuguese make both red and white vinho verde, but it is the whites that are readily available in our market. Most of the reds are not exported. A wide variety of Portuguese grapes are used in the production ... </article> <article> <h1>Colonial Downer</h1> <p>Mon, 6 Jul 2009 12:50:40 -0400</p> I took my family to Colonial Downs on the 4th. My kids are older so they can handle it. The place was OK other than 4 dollar beers and the gross hotdogs. However, the fireworks finale was lame. I know it was because the even the locals standing around me were complaining. Waste of $$$ </article> <article> <h1>Big Band Dancing, Plaza Bowl, Sushi-O Sake Tasting and more</h1> <p>Thu, 2 Jul 2009 13:20:35 -0400</p> Sonic Youth, big band dancing, Busta Rhymes and Biz Markie, plus sushi and sake tastings...it's all this week. Sonic Youth Punk rock superstars Sonic Youth visit The National on Wednesday. The hardcore punk rockers set the indie scene on fire in the '80s and have been trailblazers ever since. Expect young ones, old ones and everybody in between. • Events Calendar: More things to do • More of "The Fix" • Summer Concert Guide Sushi-O Sake Tasting Sushi and sake on a hot summer night. Does it get any better? On Wednesday, Sushi-O will be having a Sake wine tasting ... </article> <article> <h1>Sonic Youth, Busta Rhymes, Avett Brothers, Thao and Prabir</h1> <p>Fri, 10 Jul 2009 09:16:30 -0400</p> The Quick-n-Dirty: Wednesday 7.8 / Sonic Youth, Entrance / the National 7.8 / Michael Runion, Jonathan Vassar, Josh Small, Red Clay River / Gallery5 Friday 7.10 / Willy Porter / Ashland Coffee & Tea 7.10 / The Avett Brothers, Thao with the Get Down Stay Down / the National 7.10 / Busta Rhymes, Biz Markie / Fridays at Sunset 7.10 / Eric Lindell / Capital Ale House Downtown Music Hall 7.10 / Jackass Flats, TBA / the Camel Saturday 7.11 / Prabir, Tereu Tereu, The Orange Opera, Sharp Comfort / the Camel Sunday 7.12 / Better Than Ezra, Tyler Hilton, ... </article> <article> <h1>Richmond Bloggers Visit Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden</h1> <p>Sat, 4 Jul 2009 16:23:22 -0400</p> This past week I hosted not just one but TWO blogger tours at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden. Not only did I get to meet some new friends, but I also got to meet some folks that I've known for a while, but only through social media. I had a great time showing the bloggers and their kids around the Garden. And both days we were blessed with a beautiful mornings. Here is a round up of the coverage: Kate Hall from Richmondmom.com brought her sweet, sweet daughter on the tour and wrote a very entertaining report on Lewis Ginter -- ... </article> <article> <h1>Kinderdance® of Chesterfield County will be on TV- Primetime</h1> <p>Sat, 4 Jul 2009 09:29:49 -0400</p> Starting week 7/13/09 Kinderdance will run an Ad on Hallmark and Oxgyen Networks in the support of Chesterfield County Board of Education. “Where Children learn how to learn while they learn how to Dance.” All Kinderdance® programs begin with a FREE demonstration. Call today to schedule your “FREE” Dance Day! 1-804-551-4048 or send a request using the online form at www.chesterfieldvakinderdance.com Kinderdance® (ages 3-5) is a developmental dance, motor development and fitness program taught on 3 levels, teaching the basics of Ballet, Tap, Acrobatics and Creative Movement while blending educational concepts. Kindergym® (ages 3-5) is a developmental floor ... </article> <article> <h1>Dealing with Failure</h1> <p>Mon, 6 Jul 2009 10:19:28 -0400</p> I’m currently sitting in a Denny’s on Broad Street. It’s 10:27 a.m. but I’ve been here since 9:43 a.m…Sadly, I made an effort to be here before 10 a.m. so that I could take advantage of their $3.99 Grand Slam deal that was $2.99 when I came last week. Yeah, I was here last week…So what? People get hungry. Anyway, Denny’s before 10 a.m. during the week is a sad place. Actually, Denny’s at any point in the day is a sad place but especially so before 10 a.m. Everyone seems beaten down. No one smiles…It’s like Christmas with the ... </article> <article> <h1>Give Pets Independence from Holiday Health Woes</h1> <p>Thu, 2 Jul 2009 16:42:29 -0400</p> I have not been at the Richmond SPCA for a very long time, but as I read various shelter and humane publications I have seen it stated that July 5 is possibly the busiest day of the year for facilities acquiring lost pets. It is worth mentioning again that even the most laid back pet may become anxious and startled enough – with all the noise and commotion – to escape and get lost on the Fourth of July and the days surrounding its festivities. Heed the advice to keep them confined, safe and accounted for during this holiday weekend. ... </article> <article> <h1>'Public Enemies' Movie Review</h1> <p>Thu, 2 Jul 2009 09:25:37 -0400</p> The cat and mouse game played by the world's most prolific bank robber and the first big-time FBI agent isn't worth a slice of government cheese. "Public Enemies" is a lifeless, listless Tommy Gun-athon. The world's most beloved bank robber is supposed to be a Robin Hood who forgets to give back the cash. A Depression Era anti-hero who charms the ladies and cajoles Johnny Law. But here he’s a boring creep. Granted, Johnny Depp is only given give a thin script and a bad (and thin) mustache to make his portrayal of John Dillinger a dandy one, but he’s still ... </article> <article> <h1>Top Five Weekend Events</h1> <p>Wed, 1 Jul 2009 15:57:52 -0400</p> Fireworks! Parades! Free admission to Butterflies LIVE, oh my! There's tons of fun things to do this weekend with the Fourth of July holiday. Check out these top five events. You'll find plenty more fun things to do on our Fourth of July Guide with summer movies, recipes for your cook-out, summer reading suggestions and much more. 1. Genworth Financial Celebrate Freedom Concert & Fireworks Out of work on Friday and ready for the fireworks? Get fired-up for the Fourth of July with Genworth Financial’s Celebrate Freedom Concert a day before the Fourth. The Heritage of America Band will perform ... </article> <article> <h1>I See Dead People</h1> <p>Wed, 1 Jul 2009 13:45:54 -0400</p> Talking about dead celebrities these days is as profound as complaining about the heat, or letting passersby know that you occasionally enjoy the Outer Banks by placing a clever sticker on your rear windshield. You don't need me to blog a requiem for Wacko Jacko, infomercial guy and crazy blondie. We have "Inside Edition" and "Entertainment Tonight" to do that for us. Instead, we'll look at some of their most random screen moments. Michael Jackson / "The Wiz" (1978)This is where Jacko dressed up as a scarecrow and danced around with Diana Ross and Nipsey Russell while destroying an American classic. Can you ... </article> <article> <h1>Thoroughly Modern Millie on youtube!</h1> <p>Wed, 1 Jul 2009 11:03:52 -0400</p> Thoroughly Modern Millie Presented at the historic Empire Theatre June 19 - August 2, 2009 Book by Richard Henry Morris Music by Jeanine Tesori New Lyrics by Dick Scanlan Directed by Patti D'Beck New youtoube video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NrpoLfwsxtA With a full score of jazzy songs and bright dance numbers, Millie took Broadway by storm and won the Tony Award for Best Musical in 2002! Small town Millie Dillmount arrives in 1920's New York to see how the other half lives, but what starts out as a bold declaration of her independence turns into a whirlwind of money, romance, kidnapping and tap-dancing ... </article> <article> <h1>Funemployment</h1> <p>Wed, 1 Jul 2009 09:15:27 -0400</p> So after the last few columns and a few changes in my life (like becoming gainfully unemployed again), I was moved off the Dating & Nightlife post and into a role more suitable for me at the moment. To be quite honest, I have no idea what Richmond.com is going to call this…Maybe “Unemployment & Daylife” or “A Guide of What Not To Do for Young Men Aged 18 – 23” but, either way, it’s something different that won’t require me to really exert too much effort as I’ll be writing about something more natural. Not to say dating is ... </article> <article> <h1>Berry Good Dessert Wine</h1> <p>Tue, 30 Jun 2009 14:35:40 -0400</p> Moscato D’Asti, from the Piedmont region of Italy, is a sweet, fizzy, low-alcohol wine meant for those of us who’d rather drink our dessert than have a slice of cake. Not as sparkling as Champagne or Prosecco, the soft display of bubbles in the glass makes for a playful ending to a meal and is also easy to drink solo. Now that fruit is plentiful, try this sparkling wine with a bowl of fresh berries and cream after a night of fireworks. The best Moscato will have a backbone of acidity and a body of flavor akin to a sweet ... </article> <article> <h1>Inspiration on the Web</h1> <p>Tue, 30 Jun 2009 13:18:02 -0400</p> At our neighborhood picnic last month, some friends were discussing their rugged workouts with Oxygen and Iron personal training studio in Midlothian. The gist of the conversation was how these two young and athletic women were happily discovering previously unused muscle groups through a variety of unusual exercises. So I followed up and gave the O&I website a gander. Glad I did because they do a great job of providing video tips, upbeat event reports and nutrition guidance. Another website with an effective approach to inspiring folks to get physically active is hosted by SEAL Team Physical Training, Inc. They do a great job showing the power of ... </article> <article> <h1>amanda altschuler</h1> <p>Mon, 29 Jun 2009 19:07:18 -0400</p> Amanda Altschuler is Wayne Ellington's girlfriend. </article> <article> <h1>Virginia Beer Fest, Pig Pickin', Flowers After Five and July Fourth</h1> <p>Mon, 29 Jun 2009 15:35:19 -0400</p> It's the week of July Fourth and if you're like me, you've got vacation on the brain. Vacation, vacation, it's almost here! Which can make the week seem even longer if you're anticipating a long break next week. But here's a bunch of fun things to do this week to get you to the fantastic Fourth. Richmond Shakespeare Festival: A Midsummer Night's Dream Richmond Shakespeare Company presents "A Midsummer Night's Dream" as the second showing of their summer festival. Get there early and enjoy a picnic on the Agecroft grounds. Flowers After 5 Groovin' in the Garden may be over....but ... </article> <article> <h1>'Away We Go' Movie Review</h1> <p>Mon, 29 Jun 2009 09:28:25 -0400</p> Sometimes your coolest friends are also your most annoying. And sometimes those off-beat, truly witty comedies can wear thin and fray your funny bone. You know the friends I’m talking about…the ones who brag about shopping at thrift stores (not out of necessity), can toss out obscure French philosophers’ cosmic nuggets without a pause, and rally against the mainstream sensibilities with a certain bohemian nobility. These are mostly good things, until you’re stuck on a two-week road trip with them. Not only do their Birkenstocks smell like Havarti left in a tanning booth, but you slowly realize the angst and ... </article> <article> <h1>Jenny Lewis, Heartless Bastards, a Circus and Pre-Independence Day Party</h1> <p>Wed, 1 Jul 2009 09:01:09 -0400</p> The Quick-n-Dirty: Tuesday 6.30 / Fight the Giant Bull, ILAD / Gallery5 Friday 7.3 / Jenny Lewis, Heartless Bastards / the National 7.3 / Gills and Wings, Nemuriyume, Brian Martin / Gallery5 7.3 / Chuck Brown / Fridays at Sunset 7.3 / Lost Satellites, Palominos / Capital Ale House Downtown Music Hall Sunday 7.5 / Coald Toast, Religious Girls, Our Brother The Native, Sky Plant / the Camel The Nice-n-Slow: Tuesday, June 30th, Gallery5 Presents: Runaway Circus and the Loose Cabooses: The Big Community Circus. Fight the Giant Bull (Fight the Big Bull x 1,000), Ilad and other special guests ... </article> <article> <h1>You can't handle the tip!</h1> <p>Sun, 28 Jun 2009 17:09:36 -0400</p> Every so often the subject of tipping etiquette comes up, and the "experts" who respond always seem to be members of the service industry. So of course they tell you to tip a minimum of 20%. You can ask a hooker what they think is fair for a dry hand job and they're gonna tell you $20. But you could probably negotiate a wet one at last call in exchange for a $6 Long Island Iced Tea! And don't even get me started on all the well paid folks out there who think they deserve a tip. I will never ... </article> <article> <h1>Chesterfield County Kinderdance® - The Magic of Movement.</h1> <p>Sat, 27 Jun 2009 10:36:52 -0400</p> Let your child discover the “MAGIC OF MOVEMENT” by enrolling in the Kinderdance®, Kindertots®, Kindercombo™, Kindermotion® and/or Kindergym® program today. We are looking for more venues to offer the Kinderdance® Programs. Call today and setup your “free” dance day. If you are a parent and you get Kinderdance® into your childcare, Childrens church group, Club Meeting room, clubhouse etc. your child we receive 3 months free tuition. So call today 804-551-4048. Open Enrollment at these schools: NO REGISTRATION FEES Kids World- Ironbridge RD Kids World- Providence RD Little Folks- Midlothian West (Powhatan) Genesis Preparatory Academy- Cloverleaf Childtime- Alverser Dr. Childtime- ... </article> <article> <h1>Chesterfield County Kinderdance® has Free Dance Day today @ Kids World.</h1> <p>Fri, 26 Jun 2009 07:40:37 -0400</p> Free Dance Day today at Kids World on Providence Rd. Open Enrollment Starts today! Parents register early, registration fees are waived until 7/10. The key is early registration for these programs to start at this school. Today we will have free dance Days for your evaluation on these 4 programs! Kinderdance® (ages 3-5) is a developmental dance, motor development and fitness program taught on 3 levels, teaching the basics of Ballet, Tap, Acrobatics and Creative Movement while blending educational concepts. Kindergym® (ages 3-5) is a developmental floor gymnastics program with emphasis on fun, social and gross ... </article> <article> <h1>'Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen' Review</h1> <p>Thu, 25 Jun 2009 07:54:33 -0400</p> I’d rather listen to “Mr. Roboto” for 150 minutes than watch “Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen” again.The sequel to 2007’s surprisingly decent toy-turned-movie is epically bad. And it’s 150 minutes…that’s two and a half hours of high-pitched squeals, hobo-penned dialogue and just jaw-dropping awfulness. Action flick icon Michael Bay has managed to outdo “Pearl Harbor” with “Revenge of the Fallen” – and I can’t wait to see how the boys from “South Park” lays the screws to the man who inspired the puppet parody theater known as “Team America World Police." I could talk about plots and characters, but why? ... </article> <article> <h1>Kitten season is here!</h1> <p>Wed, 24 Jun 2009 18:11:22 -0400</p> It has officially arrived. Kitten season – the time of year when adult cats are breeding and producing litters of homeless kittens – is upon us. At the Richmond SPCA, we presently have more than 230 kittens in our care. About 75 of that number reside with temporary foster families and nearly 65 await foster care placement within the next 24 to 48 hours. Some are orphans. Some are sick. All of them need us. Just today we transferred 51 underage kittens from our partner Richmond Animal Care & Control, and we anticipate admitting tens more before the week’s end. ... </article> <article> <h1>Top Five Weekend Events</h1> <p>Wed, 24 Jun 2009 16:28:27 -0400</p> It's the last Friday Cheers of the season (already?!), Beyonce's little sister at Fridays at Sunset, Scooper Bowl at the Science Museum and more fun things to do this weekend.Last Friday CheersHead to Brown’s Island for the last Friday Cheers concert of the season. Toubab Krewe, an instrumental band which fuses the music of Mali with American musical styles, wraps up the free Friday concert series this week. Listen to their music on their MySpace page. Dogwood Dell Festival of the Arts Free concerts all weekend long at Dogwood Dell. On Friday, check out the fancy footwork from the Concert ... </article> <article> <h1>Canoes, Kayaks and Rafts, Oh, My!</h1> <p>Thu, 25 Jun 2009 15:27:18 -0400</p> You will feel the James River and your upper body in a whole new way on a kayaking, canoeing or rafting trip. But first, check in with Riverside Outfitters. "From a safety standpoint, from a general information standpoint, call your local outfitter," recommends, Riverside Outfitters' co-owner Matt Perry, who emphasizes his commitment to providing a safe and fun experience for his customers. "The question you want to start with is, do you want to have a guide with you or do you want to rent." If you're into a do-it-yourself trip with sit-on-top kayaks or open canoes, Perry says the stretch of the James River from Bosher ... </article> <article> <h1>New Location Partner with Kinderdance® of Chesterfield County</h1> <p>Wed, 24 Jun 2009 08:32:15 -0400</p> Kinderdance has a new location. Register now during open enrollment and waive registration fees for the school year! Little Folks childcare located off Anderson Highway ( Midlothian West) just outside the Chesterfield County Line in Powhatan. We are excited to bring our programs to the area. Expected Class offerings are. Kindertots®- Age 2 Kinderdance®- Ages 3-5 Kindercombo®- Ages 6-9 Classes will start 7/08/09 @ 3:00 pm. Learn more about Kinderdance at our website. Laura Smith Kinderdance® of Chesterfield County 804-551-4048 lauraskinderdance@comcast.net </article> <article> <h1>Rock Army Invades US Cities</h1> <p>Tue, 23 Jun 2009 18:43:56 -0400</p> The Rock Army is Coming to Your City, Are You Ready. Rock Army Music is taking applications for Local Marketing Representatives for our new site. Build a reputation in your city as a city scene reporter, and let the world know about music and events in your area. Local Scene: For a closer look at individual cities, the Local Scene gives our Regional Correspondents a forum to tell fans about bands and clubs in their area. Band Services: Designed for the bands that contribute to Rock Army Music. Artists can submit tour dates and create a free home page. Promotions: ... </article> <article> <h1>Tasty Events</h1> <p>Wed, 24 Jun 2009 09:02:40 -0400</p> The restaurant scene may be a little slow this time of year, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t plenty of events and themed-dinners just waiting to tempt you. This week alone, Morton's, The Steakhouse is hosting “Greetings from Argentina: Malbec Tasting,” a dining event on Wednesday, June 24. While, the same night, Acacia Mid Town is throwing down with A Mini Wine Dinner, “Kick it Up with South American Summer Fare.” If cocktails are more your thing (and why shouldn’t they be) then check out RRRC Happy Hour at Savor on Wednesday or Unhappy Hours at the Edgar Allan Poe ... </article> <article> <h1>Kinderdance "Free" Dance day today at Little Folks!</h1> <p>Tue, 23 Jun 2009 08:27:50 -0400</p> Free Dance Day today at Little Folks, Powhatan Starts today! Parents register early, registration fees are waived until 7/07. The key is early registration for these programs to start at this school. Today we will have free dance Days for your evaluation on these 4 programs! Affordable and moderately priced, no contracts and no obligation on the "FREE" day. Call and schedule your free day at your school! Kinderdance® (ages 3-5) is a developmental dance, motor development and fitness program taught on 3 levels, teaching the basics of Ballet, Tap, Acrobatics and Creative Movement while blending educational ... </article> <article> <h1>Jon & Kate's Fractured Fairy Tale</h1> <p>Tue, 23 Jun 2009 09:53:05 -0400</p> I think the next best reality show contest would be a televised shark tank of divorce lawyers biting and buttin’ their way to earn the right to represent Jon & Kate. The truth is that anything would be better than watching “Jon & Kate Plus 8,” the once super-sized saccharine family portrait-turned-awkward marriage post-mortem. Watching the show these days is like watching footage of cosmetic surgery gone bad...literally and figuratively. After 10 years of married bliss and several years of overachieving cable ratings, Jon & Kate have gone the way of Sonny & Cher, and Donnie & Marie (Come on, ... </article> <article> <h1>Security in Richmond</h1> <p>Tue, 23 Jun 2009 05:14:08 -0400</p> There are many ways to icrease your safety and security. If you live in Richmond, VA , Richmond Locksmith is the local provider for security equipment and consult. We offer large variety of locks, deadbolts, door closers, etc. </article> <article> <h1>Paper, Plastic and Brass Knuckles</h1> <p>Mon, 22 Jun 2009 14:28:48 -0400</p> Last week a story broke that had River City soccer moms tossing back Sunny D cosmos and preparing to grocery shop in a post-apocalyptic society: Ukrop's had been overthrown by Food Lion as the top grocer in the RIC. According to a survey conducted by industry pub Food World, Food Lion now claims a 19.34-percent slice of Richmond’s grocery market share, while Ukrop’s has 17.58 percent. Wal-Mart follows in third with 12.14 percent and Kroger gained a percentage point from last year with 11.38 percent of the total market. The last time Ukrop’s wasn’t the top dog in town, Halley’s Comet zipped ... </article> <article> <h1>Uncovering Depression Era America</h1> <p>Mon, 22 Jun 2009 14:01:01 -0400</p> Hello, short post this week. . . This is an interview with David Taylor, author of a “Soul of a People.” The show is fascinating, the book was even better. Taylor looks at a small portion of Roosevelt’s Works Progress Administration called the Federal Writers’ Project. Considered the largest cultural experiment of its time, the Writers’ Project set out to employ thousands of out-of-work journalists, novelists, poets and people to document history. They produced some of the most spirited stories of America life ever published. Thank you for tuning in. </article> <article> <h1>Pick-Up Lines: Eh?</h1> <p>Mon, 22 Jun 2009 09:50:57 -0400</p> For some reason or another, there seems to be a pretty big misunderstanding going around concerning pick-up lines…Namely, that people still use them. I realize some guys may get away with one every once in a while but, by and large, pick-up lines do not (and should not) work. However, if you’re ever going to use one I would go the humorous route simply because in a matter of moments you learn about a key aspect of another individual’s personality. So the other day I went searching for some of the best and worst pick-up lines to use…The only trick ... </article> <article> <h1>Wine was Smokin' at Central Virginia Wine Festival</h1> <p>Mon, 22 Jun 2009 06:10:58 -0400</p> The 2009 Central Virginia Wine Festival, held Saturday at Innsbrook, was hot. Not as hot as last year, but hot just the same. Event organizers, tuckered from the steamy festivities, remarked that attendance was down slightly from previous years. Blame it on the heat, blame it on the economy, but don’t blame it on the Hokies, who drank and danced in droves. On a positive cord, this year’s attendees dealt with shorter lines to Lake Anna Winery's infamous white sangria topped with dry ice. Easy to make and quite dramatic when poured over smoky dry ice, the white sangria was ... </article> <article> <h1>Mat Kearney, SOJA, Ryan Lewis, Solange Knowles and More</h1> <p>Mon, 22 Jun 2009 13:18:12 -0400</p> The Quick-n-Dirty: Monday 6.22 / Shapiro, We Are Trees, HopeLikeFire, Ume, Lettuce and Milk / Camel Wednesday 6.24 / BJ Kocen & Friends / Ashland Coffee & Tea 6.24 / Searching for Timothy, Divided by Friday, Deas Vail / Alley Katz Thursday 6.25 / Umphrey's McGee / Lewis Ginter Friday 6.26 / Mat Kearney, Erin McCarley / the National 6.26 / Toubab Krewe, Crucial Elements / Friday Cheers 6.26 / SOJA, The Movement, The I-Ternals / Canal Club 6.26 / Ryan Leslie and Solange Knowles / Fridays at Sunset 6.26 / Half Brother Sid / Capital Ale House Downtown Music ... </article> <article> <h1>Beer & wine dinners, night hikes at Maymont and Unhappy Hours return to Poe Museum</h1> <p>Thu, 18 Jun 2009 15:24:52 -0400</p> It's a week for food! Beer dinners at Acacia, wine dinners at Savor, hot lunch at the Firehouse and Unhappy Hours return to the Poe Museum. What are you waiting for? A Beer Dinner with The Brooklyn Brewery Monday What better way than to start out the work week than with a beer dinner? Acacia Midtown hosts Jason Gavin of The Brooklyn Brewery. The menu will feature grilled vegetable terrine, spicy marinated crab, smoke pork cheeks, plantain gnocchi, fennel frisee slaw, local strawberry tart, vanilla syrup and melted brie. Beers pairings include Brooklyn Cast India Pale Ale, Brooklyn Brown ... </article> <article> <h1>The Bible and Homosexuality</h1> <p>Sun, 21 Jun 2009 13:33:42 -0400</p> God is the ultimate and sovereign judge for sin. Homosexuality is sin by His order; it is not decided by public opinion or deceived/false clergy. Changing societies do not dictate God's standards. Sin is defined by God for us in the Bible. It is the source for what God says is holy and righteous or sin and abomination. Hebrews 13:8 states that God is the same yesterday, today, and forever; he does not "go with the flow." God's Word says that homosexuality is unnatural, a perversion, an abomination, fornication, vile affections, and a great sin against Him. He states any ... </article> <article> <h1>Richmond Dentist-Dental Implants</h1> <p>Sat, 20 Jun 2009 07:46:40 -0400</p> Richmond Dentist Jason Lipscomb talks about some of the benefits of a general dentist placing dental implants. Dental implants have become the standard of care for replacing teeth. The technology used to create these implants has advanced, and implants have a great success rate. The success rate does rely on the restoring dentist too. In past years, the placement of dental implants has been a procedure performed by specialists. New technology is now allowing properly trained general dentists to place implants. There are some advantages of having implants placed by general dentists. Specialists who place implants specialize in the surgical ... </article> <article> <h1>Corporations with a culture of philanthropy help save animal lives</h1> <p>Fri, 19 Jun 2009 11:33:52 -0400</p> I had the pleasure of attending a corporate team building event last weekend for MetAmerica Mortgage Bankers. The company divided its employees into four separate teams, with employees competing in fun events for the opportunity to make a generous donation to the charity of the winning team’s choice. Fortunately for the Richmond SPCA, the Fighting Irish Setters team clenched tournament victory, and in doing so, made a gift to our organization in the amount of $8,020. Teamwork, excitement and philanthropic spirit abounded, and it was clear that all participants were delighted that their sweat and tears benefited a deserving cause ... </article> <article> <h1>Free Dance Day today at Genesis Preparatory Academy sponsered by Kinderdance!</h1> <p>Fri, 19 Jun 2009 08:20:38 -0400</p> Free Dance Day today at Genesis Preparatory Academy. Starts today! Parents register early, registration fees are waived until 7/09. The key is early registration for these programs to start at this school. Today we will have free dance Days for your evaluation on these 4 programs! Kinderdance® (ages 3-5) is a developmental dance, motor development and fitness program taught on 3 levels, teaching the basics of Ballet, Tap, Acrobatics and Creative Movement while blending educational concepts. Kindergym® (ages 3-5) is a developmental floor gymnastics program with emphasis on fun, social and gross motor development, physical fitness ... </article> <article> <h1>Trail Use for Hikers, Bikers and Everyone Else</h1> <p>Thu, 18 Jun 2009 15:28:18 -0400</p> Last night at a meeting of Richmond's mountain bike club, RMORE, the discussion turned urgently to the matter of sharing the trails. Given that the speakers were longtime area residents, dedicated mountain bikers and the hard working guys and gals who have hand hewn much of those trails, I took note when they insisted that Richmonders need to be reminded that our trails are for everyone. All users -- no matter what their activity -- have as much right to the Buttermilk, North, Forest Hill Park and other trails as they have to use the sidewalk in Carytown. Unfortunately since the trails are often narrower, hillier and more serpentine than a sidewalk, tensions arise when folks pass each other without being ... </article> <article> <h1>'Year One' Review</h1> <p>Fri, 19 Jun 2009 09:43:47 -0400</p> “Year One” is easy to hate, especially if you loathe Jack Black’s hammy shtick, think Michael Cera peaked in “Arrested Development” or you have a worn Bible in your bedroom – and you’re not living in a Super 8. Sure, “Year One” is essentially cave drawings and Old Testament yarns retold and skewered with fart jokes and pratfalls. It sounds sophomoric and offensive – and it is – but it’s also got a surprisingly smart wit and a carefree attitude that should help it overachieve at the box office – and have the Gideons working overtime. Comedies are often criticized ... </article> <article> <h1>Richmond Green Drinks</h1> <p>Thu, 18 Jun 2009 10:39:51 -0400</p> Activist Chic Copeland Casati began her eponymous company just in time for Y2K. You can check out her website here: http://www.copelandcasati.com/ Since Copeland Casati Media’s conception in 1999, she has crafted creative marketing campaigns utilizing a natural affinity for ethical branding, web site development and print advertising with a focus on her local community of Richmond, Va. But, what makes Copeland unique in her industry is her own sense of green chic. For example, there is vintage hat day at the office, where employees are encouraged to wear “recycled” hats to work and the best look is voted via Facebook. ... </article> <article> <h1>Kinderdance Chesterfield,VA- Free Dance Day today!</h1> <p>Thu, 18 Jun 2009 08:53:22 -0400</p> Free Dance Day today @ Kids Worls on Ironbridge Road. Parents register early, registration fees are waived until 7/09. The key is early registration for these programs to start at this school. Register Early! Today we will have free dance Days for your evaluation on these 4 programs! Kinderdance ® (ages 3-5) ® (ages 3-5) is a developmental dance, motor development and fitness program taught on 3 levels, teaching the basics of Ballet, Tap, Acrobatics and Creative Movement while blending educational concepts. Kindergym ® (ages 3-5) ® (ages 3-5) is a developmental floor gymnastics program ... </article> <article> <h1>R.I.P. Blog</h1> <p>Thu, 18 Jun 2009 07:13:49 -0400</p> I talk a lot. Sometimes I talk too much. It is kind of the way I am beginning to feel about my blog. It is talking too much. It has shared too much. Sometimes it’s been opinionated and sometimes it has been mean. Sometimes it has been appreciative and sometimes it has been funny. It has laughed at itself and it has laughed at others. The thing that is so great about a blog is that anyone can write one. The thing that is so horrible about a blog is that anyone can write on. I think I have been ... </article> <article> <h1>Veggie Fest, Central Va. Wine Fest, Father's Day and More This Weekend</h1> <p>Thu, 18 Jun 2009 11:00:49 -0400</p> Check out video from last year's Veggie Fest, take your father out on the town for Father's Day and more fun things to do this weekend. 1. Veggie Fest All hail the green great (and white and red and purple) veggies at the Richmond Vegetarian Festival. Head to Bryan Park for a full day of music, tasty vegetarian fare, vendors and more. Several of Richmond's savviest restaurants will be on hand to prepare vegetarian goodness, just for you, including: Africanne on Main, Café Gutenberg, Cha Cha’s Cantina, Cous Cous, Ginger Thai Taste, India K’Raja, Nile Ethiopian and more like Ellwood ... </article> <article> <h1>Must see movie-Food Inc</h1> <p>Wed, 17 Jun 2009 20:24:26 -0400</p> This is a must see movie opening at the new theatre on Boulevard July 10. Do you really know what's in our foods these days? If not, you need to know what you're putting in your body. I'm a Wellness Coach and see the effects of poor nutrition everyday-obesity, tiredness, heart and digestive issues to name a few. Educate yourself and your children and see this movie. And ask me what you can do to turn your health around! </article> <article> <h1>Truth and Wachovia...</h1> <p>Wed, 17 Jun 2009 14:40:19 -0400</p> Wachovia Headquarters Supports the Homosexual Agenda REVELATION 18:4-5 = And I heard another voice from heaven saying, "Come out from among her, my people, lest you share in her sins, and lest you partake of her judgments. For her sins have reached the heavens, and God has remembered her iniquities." Before I expose and examine the moral corruption within the Wachovia coporate office located in the West End (Innsbruck) area of Richmond, Virginia, I need to define a common buzzword used to camouflage the main tenet of the homosexual agenda. I would also like to examine exactly what the Bible ... </article> <article> <h1>Kinderdance® of Chesterfield County VA-Looking for a Location!</h1> <p>Wed, 17 Jun 2009 14:49:52 -0400</p> Kinderdance® is looking for a location to use in the evenings in Chesterfield County or on Saturday mornings for a couple of hours every week to hold community Kinderdance® Programs. Call me if you have suitable location or a suggestion to use for Children to Dance or do fitness …. We don’t need special floors as we use tap boards, we arrange the room and when we leave we put it back to the original configuration. examples: Empty Conference or training room Clubhouse, Empty Banquet Room, Fellowship Hall etc. Church Meeting Room Recreation Center Closed Facility on Saturdays To keep ... </article> <article> <h1>The Sound of Running</h1> <p>Wed, 17 Jun 2009 13:59:15 -0400</p> One of the things I've always enjoyed about running is the pleasure I derive from the sound of my breathing. I realized this after a discussion with my younger brother about how he can no longer run unless he's listening to something to make the time pass -- iPod, books on tape, something in the head phones. Not me. I'm just the opposite -- what I like most is that I am doing it, hearing it with my own ears and feeling it all in the same moment. There's a sense of being immersed in it that makes it very satisfying -- more than an activity, it's a ... </article> <article> <h1>Penny Wine</h1> <p>Thu, 18 Jun 2009 16:19:53 -0400</p> We all know that times are tough. Everyone seems to be broke and, if you’re not yet, you’re sure to be soon.That’s where Sushi-O steps in. All month long, the Southside sushi spot is offering Robert Pecota artist series Sauvignon Blanc for one penny. The wine normally sells for $34 and scored 89 points in Wine Spectator Magazine.Sound like a bargain? I thought so. All you to do it is stop by Sushi-O in June, buy two chefs specials or Sushi combo platters, and add the Sauvignon Blanc for just one cent. It’s that easy? </article> <article> <h1>Fredericksburg Dentist -Children Dental Care</h1> <p>Wed, 17 Jun 2009 10:27:18 -0400</p> Fredericksburg Dentist Dr. Lipscomb talks about childrens' teeth. A recent article spoke about the physical and sociological effects of decay in the child's dentition. I just want to talk about some of the common questions I get about childrens' teeth. Primary teeth are different than permanent teeth. They have different anatomy and their own set of benefits and problems. They have a lifetime of a decade, but it is a very important decade. Primary teeth have very large nerves inside. When a child has a cavity, it is not a far trip from the outside world to the nerve inside ... </article> <article> <h1>An Apology Of Sorts</h1> <p>Tue, 16 Jun 2009 14:51:41 -0400</p> I should be honest. No, I feel the need to be honest.I’m sort of - kind of - probably dating someone. (I’ll pause now so one of her friends can email the female in question the link to this post…)And we’re back…(By the way, my Mom is furious right now that she didn’t know this first…) • More Vic In a Box • Dating: Personals, columns and more • "I'm a Single, Get Me Out Of Here!" To be clear, I’m not Magic Johnson positive that we’re dating but I’m pretty sure if I was to go out with another ... </article> <article> <h1>Farmers vs. Guys in Suits</h1> <p>Tue, 16 Jun 2009 08:51:44 -0400</p> If you’ve ever had a tomato in your chain restaurant side salad more tasteless than Tom Green, or a steak where you can see the marks where the jockey hit it, then you’ll appreciate the new local food revolution that’s percolating throughout pop culture. In the past week alone, the topic was fodder on my favorite national radio show (Sirius XM’s Ron & Fez Show), is being tackled by buzz-worthy documentary “Food, Inc.,” and even came up during a recent lunch with a buddy who works at the Virginia Farm Bureau. (And yes, this lunch was at a chain restaurant. ... </article> <article> <h1>Fredericksburg Dentist on Implants</h1> <p>Tue, 16 Jun 2009 22:21:29 -0400</p> Fredericksburg Dentist Jason T. Lipscomb talks about dental implants. Dental implants are now considered the standard of care for replacing one tooth or multiple teeth. This means that implants is the best way to replace a tooth, if the conditions are suitable. People are often put off by the idea or cost of implants, but I want to change your mind. 1) Implants allow a single tooth to be replaced without involving neighboring teeth. A bridge or partial may require modification of neighboring teeth. 2) Implants seem expensive, but are fairly comparable to a bridge or partial denture. A bridge involves ... </article> <article> <h1>Adoption Tale: 2 kittens, 1 year later</h1> <p>Tue, 16 Jun 2009 17:33:00 -0400</p> One of our favorite things at the Richmond SPCA is to recieve updates on pets who we placed in loving homes. Just such a message came to our inboxes today. With permission from their owners, we're sharing Cassius & Rambo's story: There are times we have caught them on the kitchen counters where they are not allowed to be. There is the occasional scratching of the furniture even though they have scratching posts. There are those moments that make us say, “Let us sleep a little bit longer?” However, those incidents are few and far between compared to the everlasting ... </article> <article> <h1>The Bachelorette: Say It Ain't So, Ed</h1> <p>Tue, 16 Jun 2009 16:35:21 -0400</p> http://popmood.wordpress.com Was it just me, or did J. read that situation with Ed all wrong? More on that later… This Bachelorette episode started out with the team traveling to Whistler for their next series of dates. (Whistler is a place J claims to go often for weekend getaways, but clearly she never skis when she goes there. The outtakes at the end of the episode show her attempting to ski with Wes. The girl has no skills, causing me to doubt her routine visits to ski country…). She reveals there will be two one-on-one dates and one group date. Thankfully, ... </article> <article> <h1>WAGs!</h1> <p>Tue, 16 Jun 2009 13:58:46 -0400</p> Ever wonder who your favorite athlete is dating? Check out their WAGs! </article> <article> <h1>Kinderdance of Chesterfield County gets Children Moving!</h1> <p>Tue, 16 Jun 2009 08:37:48 -0400</p> Call today to set up a free Dance/Gymnastics day to evaluate Kinderdance ® Programs for your location. Presently being taught in thousands of locations to thousands of young children in the U.S. and the World! Kinderdance® (Ages 3-5) Kindergym® (Ages 3-5) Kindertots® (Age 2) Kindercombo™ (Ages 6-9) Kindermotion® (Ages 3-12) Education through Dance, Motor Development, Gymnastics, and Fitness programs blended with numbers, colors, shapes, words, and songs for children ages 2-12, taught on-site in child care facilities and other viable locations.804-551-4048lauraskinderdance@comcast.netVisit me on the web here </article> <article> <h1>Taste the Good Life</h1> <p>Tue, 16 Jun 2009 20:15:50 -0400</p> You know Farouk Chaabi. He was the Can-Can wine guy for years. Well, not THE Can-Can wine guy, that’s the estimable Bob Talcott, formerly of Buckheads. Farouk was the other wine guy; the younger, darker one with the slight burr of a French accent who poured at Can-Can’s Monday night wine tastings and had no problem conversing with Parisian expats in their native tongue. (Richmond females, you’ve met Farouk, somewhere. Trust me.) You can find Farouk these days at his new gig at Belle Vie on the Southside. Belle Vie, located in the old Bookbinder’s Grill spot, is Richmond’s newest ... </article> <article> <h1>Adopt-A-Cat Month</h1> <p>Mon, 15 Jun 2009 17:47:53 -0400</p> The influx of kittens to the Richmond SPCA that began near the start of this month was a reminder that kitten season still makes a tremendous impact on the population of homeless cats in area shelters. During the first three months of each year, the Richmond SPCA offers free spay/neuter to all cats in our area, regardless of their owner’s income. This program has made an impact on the numbers of orphaned kittens born in our community, but there are still many looking for homes this spring. Nationally, June is recognized as Adopt-A-Cat Month, and the Richmond SPCA is offering ... </article> <article> <h1>Pescados Update</h1> <p>Mon, 15 Jun 2009 15:14:52 -0400</p> OK, so I spoke with Todd Manley, the fabulous chef/owner of Pescados. Of course, we’ve all been eagerly awaiting an update on Pescados China Street, the Oregon Hill location that’s been under construction for what seems like forever.Well the wait is almost over. Manley says China Street is about eight weeks away from completion. So, by my math, we’re looking at a mid-August opening (I wouldn’t trust my math though). In the meantime, the original Pescados, one that I imagine with come to be called Pescados Southside, has some of news of its own. Lunch. That’s right; Pescados has added ... </article> <article> <h1>Cowboy Junkies, Webb Wilder, Taking Back Sunday and Darren Deicide</h1> <p>Mon, 15 Jun 2009 13:16:15 -0400</p> The Quick-n-Dirty: Monday 6.15 / Darren Deicide, The Hot Damns, JTL, Pelican Johnny, Lydia Ooghe / Camel Tuesday 6.16 / Hand to Hand, Thru the Rear View, Varcella, Crisis in Hollywood, The Dig / Camel Wednesday 6.17 / Frontiers Journey Tribute and Limelight Rush Tribute / Innsbrook Thursday 6.18 / Cowboy Junkies / Lewis Ginter Friday 6.19 / Taking Back Sunday, Anberlin, Envy on the Coast / the National 6.19 / Lucero, Farm Vegas / Friday Cheers 6.19 / Drop Dead Gorgeous, He Is Legend, Before Their Eyes, And Then There Were None, Colored Schematic / Canal Club Saturday 6.20 ... </article> <article> <h1>Kinderdance of Chesterfield County comes to you!</h1> <p>Mon, 15 Jun 2009 11:27:15 -0400</p> Are you in a Child Service business, club, or a group meeting needing a program for children on a weekly basis? Are you looking for more ways to bring Children into your business? Do you need a fun activity for the children to participate in while you have your weekly playgroup, club meeting, church meeting, mom’s day out? Consider the Kinderdance® Programs. We have 5 programs covering ages 2-12 years old. We are an International Company with locations worldwide. Chesterfield County Kinderdance® is a member of NAEYC, SECA,VAECE and IDEA Kinderdance® is …. Education through Dance, Motor Development, Gymnastics, and Fitness programs ... </article> <article> <h1>No Fringe Benefits</h1> <p>Mon, 15 Jun 2009 09:38:05 -0400</p> During the day my “job” is to oversee a house full of kids. In short, I am a nanny and, frankly, I’m not the least bit ashamed of this job…Now, is it what I had expected to be doing in my mid-twenties? Is this what I dreamed of while I woke up for classes at 8 a.m.? No…Of course not. However, the one plus side I anticipated having was that I would have the chance to meet an endless array of women. In my mind, I would be meeting beautiful single women at the kids' school, at the mall, at ... </article> <article> <h1>'Tyson' Movie Review</h1> <p>Mon, 15 Jun 2009 09:10:33 -0400</p> Mike Tyson is the James Joyce of train-wreck celebrities. Seriously. Sure, he’s tough to read just like the literary giant, but once you get comfortable and crack his stream-of-conscious flow, it's rich and compelling stuff.The man responsible for cracking the misunderstood heavyweight champ in "Tyson" is screenwriter and director James Tobek, whose credits include “The Gambler” and “The Pick-up Artist.” Tobek met Tyson when he was just 19, and is able to smelt Iron Mike on the big screen in such a way that despite all of the boxer’s well-publicized transgressions, we feel for the guy. “Tyson” combines first-person interviews ... </article> <article> <h1>Stuff to Do This Week</h1> <p>Fri, 12 Jun 2009 16:07:15 -0400</p> This week heats up with summer concerts from Cowboy Junkies and Third Thursdays at VMFA, plus the Little Barn grand opening at CMoR, No Way Fest 2009 at Gallery 5, Lego playtime and more fun things to do.Lego Playtime Coffee & CartwheelsBring your creative genius and come enjoy some supervised playtime with your friends and Lego at Coffee & Cartwheels, the indoor play area and coffee shop in Carytown. This “open house” style event lasts for two hours. Come when you can, leave when you have to. • Events Calendar: More things to do • Festival Guide • Summer Concert ... </article> <article> <h1>No More Homework, No More Books....</h1> <p>Mon, 15 Jun 2009 09:42:30 -0400</p> I am not one of those people who look forward to summer and thinks, “Oh crap start signing the kids up.” For me the less I have to do, the less I have to get in the car, the less paperwork, book bags and soccer uniforms I have to keep up with the better. Here’s what I won’t miss: Homework for a six year old: Perhaps nothing oh nothing is more frustrating than homework. Why oh why do we have homework? Please stop sending homework to me. I am tired of it. You are intruding on a very special time ... </article> <article> <h1>A Mission of Peculiarity</h1> <p>Sat, 13 Jun 2009 14:53:08 -0400</p> A Mission of Peculiarity(John 17:13-19) by Jim Elliff It is the task of the Christian to demonstrate his or her peculiarity to the world. In reading through the catalogue of people of faith in Hebrews 11, it is the peculiarity of the men and women of faith that is most prominent. You cannot get much stranger than Noah, for instance, who hammered on a boat for 120 years waiting for a promised flood in a world that had not yet even seen rain. Think about it. This man was unusual, to say the least. When Jesus prayed that you would ... </article> <article> <h1>Salvation by Faith, NOT Water Baptism!</h1> <p>Sat, 13 Jun 2009 14:50:48 -0400</p> by John R. RiceA favorite device of the Devil is to have men look to their works for their salvation instead of looking to Christ. He leads some to trust in their morality, some to depend upon lodge membership, some to depend upon confessions to priests; some he leads to trust in baptism. That is a fatal mistake. The unanimous voice of all the Scriptures is that people are saved by simple faith in Christ, without any act of righteousness, and baptism is never mentioned as a part of the plan of salvation. Baptism is an act of righteousness, for ... </article> <article> <h1>Kinderdance of Chesterfield County has another "free" dance day lined up.</h1> <p>Mon, 15 Jun 2009 11:28:07 -0400</p> Kinderdance of Chesterfield County has another "free" dance day lined up. Kids World on Ironbridge Rd. Kinderdance®, Kindertots®, Kindergym® and Kindercombo®. June 18 starting at 2:00pm. Cal 804-551-4048 to schedule your Free day of Dance at your childcare, playgroups, clubs, church or any viable location. Visit us on the web </article> <article> <h1>Community Kitchen Garden: Weeds and Bugs - Two Guaranteed Occurrences in Gardening!</h1> <p>Fri, 12 Jun 2009 12:47:17 -0400</p> by Janine Butler, Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden volunteer In last week's blog, I commented on how well all the plants had been growing over the last couple of weeks. Well guess what else has been growing? Yep, WEEDS! I spent a good hour or so on Saturday using a cool tool called a scuffle hoe - you move it back and forth as if you were sweeping the floor, except instead of collecting dirt it wacks the top of the weeds off! It works pretty well for the broadleaf weeds, but we also have some pesky wiry, grassy weed, which ... </article> <article> <h1>Eco-mom Is Here To Save The Day But She Might Want To Start With Her Own Kid</h1> <p>Fri, 12 Jun 2009 11:17:42 -0400</p> I was introduced to a woman yesterday who actually referred to herself as an eco-mom. Meanwhile I was watching her kid call his fellow classmates “butt cheeks” while he dropped spittle on them from the second floor of the slide. UUMM eco-mom your kid’s not being very friendly. Great I get it, love the earth but what the heck does that have to do with saying no to your kid? If the kid is never allowed to go to McDonalds eat a potato chip watch television or play a normal sport like soccer because he’s to busy expanding his horizons ... </article> <article> <h1>Kinderdance Dances into area Childtime Facilities</h1> <p>Mon, 15 Jun 2009 11:28:53 -0400</p> Kinderdance®, the original nationwide dance, motor development, music, gymnastics and fitness program that combines academic readiness skills which are specifically designed for children ages two to twelve, is now available at local Childtime. “It is exciting to be in this community to educate children who learn how to learn while they learn how to dance,” said Smith, Franchisee of Kinderdance® of the Chesterfield County “For young children, movement, music and dance are natural tools for fitness, learning and communicating while expressing their feelings.” Kinderdance® with 112 Franchisees in 35 states and 6 countries places emphasis on building self-confidence and self-esteem in children through ... </article> <article> <h1>Save 75 Cents Per Gallon At The Gas Pump!</h1> <p>Fri, 12 Jun 2009 01:46:26 -0400</p> Save 75 Cents/Gallon At The Gas Pump This Summer & Cut Pollution By 90% Thirty-seven years ago during the 1973 Oil Crisis- http://video.yahoo.com/watch/53792/1453429 -we developed a liquid fuel enhancer. We call it MPG50. When added to gasoline or diesel fuel, it provides many benefits including a gas mileage boost of 20% to 30%, a several point octane boost and up to 90% exhaust pollution reduction. It is extremely cost-effective and widespread use of MPG50 could cut American dependence on foreign oil by 35%. See: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mSQh4zQcThc Buy a $25 trial bottle of MPG50 and you get a $40 Gas Rebate Voucher ... </article> <article> <h1>A Guy's Guide To Romantic Comedies</h1> <p>Wed, 10 Jun 2009 10:30:45 -0400</p> After writing about a romantic comedy the other day, I got to thinking: Which romantic comedies do guys genuinely enjoy? So I did the only thing I knew I could do to answer the question. I sent a mass email to my fantasy football league and asked a two part question. 1) Name a few romantic comedies you actually enjoy and, 2) Pretend it’s your third date with a prospect and she has never seen a single romantic comedy – what movie do you pick to watch and why? Now, scoff all you want at the following but, before you ... </article> <article> <h1>'The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3' Review</h1> <p>Thu, 11 Jun 2009 21:58:04 -0400</p> Sometimes it’s refreshing to see a movie that is okay with just being okay. With “The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3,” you get a C-student shoe salesman that rarely dazzles but doesn’t disappoint, either. There are no Oscar hopes, no sequels in the pipeline and no promotional “Dancing with the Stars” cameos – although it would have been nice to see John Travolta pull a hamstring while fox trottin’ with Lil Kim.“Pelham” – I’m shortening the atrociously long name for both our sakes – is actually a remake of a 1974 subway hostage flick starring Walter Matthau, which only ... </article> <article> <h1>Meal Steal</h1> <p>Thu, 11 Jun 2009 17:01:15 -0400</p> The wife and I stepped out to the Near West End last weekend for tapas, wine and to pose for a poignant photo to highlight our upcoming our “Dateline” NBC murder mystery. (I think she’s been dosing my coffee with antifreeze …) Sorry for the buzz kill. Anyways, we stopped at the wine bar Magnolia, in the Village shopping plaza beside the University of Richmond. The service was friendly, the wine flowed and the small plates of salmon and fillet were delicious. It helped that we saved $25 – without complaining, passing fraudulent bills or feigning sickness. Oh no, once ... </article> <article> <h1>XTERRA World Champion Conrad Stoltz in Carytown</h1> <p>Thu, 11 Jun 2009 11:46:09 -0400</p> XTERRA World Champion (times three) Conrad Stoltz, of South Africa, will be discussing his training and racing at the Road Runner Running Store in Carytown Friday, June 12 from 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Dan Hugo, an athlete to watch, will also there to talk off-road running, biking and swimming in advance of this weekend's XTERRA events which start at Brown's Island on Saturday. "We're excited to be involved in a race like XTERRA that brings off-road athletes of all levels to Richmond," says Road Runner Running Store manager Alison Burnette. "These guys travel the world to compete and having them ... </article> <article> <h1>Kinderdance of Chesterfield County -Free Dance Days Coming!!</h1> <p>Mon, 15 Jun 2009 11:30:06 -0400</p> Free Dance Days scheduled at these fine Locations. June 19- Genesis Preparatory June 23- Little Folks -Powhatan June 26- Kids World -Providence Road Parents free dance days are to see if there is an interest to have Kinderdance® programs in your childs school. Please, make sure you register your child early so weekly dance classes can begin at your childs school. Call to schedule a free dance day at your location! 804-551-4048 lauraskinderdance@comcast.net visit us on the web </article> <article> <h1>Kinderdance®</h1> <p>Mon, 15 Jun 2009 11:31:07 -0400</p> My name is Laura Smith. I am a Kinderdance® Franchisee and a Certified Early Childhood Movement Specialist. I bring the Kinderdance® programs to young children on site at child care centers, preschools and other viable locations throughout Chesterfield County Virginia. Kinderdance offers five programs. All programs are develpmentally designed curriculum that teach to the total child. Visit us on the web lauraskinderdance@comcast.net 804-551-4048 Education through Dance, Motor Development, Gymnastics, and Fitness programs blended with numbers, colors, shapes, words, and songs for children ages 2-12, taught on-site in child care facilities and other viable locations. Kinderdance® (Ages 3-5) Kindergym® (Ages 3-5) Kindertots® (Age 2) Kindercombo™ (Ages ... </article> <article> <h1>Kinderdance of Chesterfield County</h1> <p>Mon, 15 Jun 2009 11:32:07 -0400</p> My name is Laura Smith. I am a Kinderdance® Franchisee and a Certified Early Childhood Movement Specialist. I bring the Kinderdance® programs to young children on site at child care centers, preschools and other viable locations throughout Chesterfield County Virginia. Call us today 804-551-4048 or visit us on the web here lauraskinderdance@comcast.net Kinderdance offers five programs. All programs are develpmentally designed curriculum that teach to the total child. No Contracts !! Parents, Kinderdance® programs not offered at your child's center? Help us bring them to your provider and you can receive 3 months free tuition for your child! We are always searching for ... </article> </main></body></html>