OK here the last little Christmas photo of the year. In a neighborhood with a large transient population, It lifts my spirit when people take enough pride in their neighborhood and home to decorate. I passed this house last night on my way home and thought it might be my last opportunity to squeeze in [...]
Except for the one above which was taken at Christian Lorraine Rugs, all pictures were taken at the Miller & Rhoads Hilton Garden Inn display windows across from the Carpenter Center. This Christmas trees are all part of a fund raising contest which runs through New Years. See more pictures after the break.
Date: Tuesday, December 13, 2011 Time: 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM Location: The Hippodrome in historic Jackson Ward, 528 N. 2nd Street Cost: Free for HJWA members (and a guest); $10 at the door for non-members. (This covers your 2012 HJWA membership, and you may bring a guest.) Heavy Hors d’oevres and Cash Bar plus [...]
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In a blow from the grave Abraham Lincoln, who was not merely content to burn down the city, has also plucked the Christmas lights off the Capitol. Like a veritable Grinch, little boys and girls will be left asking Mommy and Daddy. Who stole our lights? Will we be like the residents of Whoville and little Sally [...]
It’s time to get rid of that fire hazard you call your Christmas Tree and keep true to the spirit of yuletide and give a present back to the earth. The city asked and I think we should answer. As they so aptly said, “Let’s Give One for the Chipper.” Get ready for the inevitable [...]
Twas the night after Christmas and all through the town, Not a creature was stirring, They were all but housebound But whence comes the morning There will be such surprise at Christmas night’s snowstorm They won’t believe their eyes The children who were nustled All snug in their beds with presents of yesterday still stuck [...]
From the Richmond Planet, published Decembr 24, 1910 Twas the day before Christmas, and up in the north With his presents, old Santa prepared to set forth On a visit to children to scatter his toys And to fill with delight, hearts of girls and of boys. All his presents were sorted And labeled with [...]
Among the many other things displayed in the old Miller & Rhoads department store this year are an array of Christmas trees decorated by local non-profits competing for a $1,000 cash prize. Here’s how you can participate. Come downtown and see them for yourself, after dark to get the best effect. If your concerned about [...]
Richmond Elementary School Kid artwork decorating the Miller & Rhoads Hilton display windows. See more local art by RVA school kids here.
You probably won’t get another opportunity to come downtown to shop again before Christmas. The weather is nippy, but not bad, so bundle up and come on down. Here are a few suggestions. Brunch: Ettamaes (Try the hot chocolate.) Perly’s (A Richmond institution) Comfort (The name says it all) Lift (Coffee, baked goods and sandwiches) [...]
Melissa Scott Sinclair from Style Weekly does a little Christmas shopping on Broad St. and finds the pickings a little skimpy. But there’s one tradition Richmonders just don’t participate in anymore: shopping on downtown Broad Street. … There are good reasons few people still shop here for the holidays. Vacant and boarded-up storefronts outnumber the [...]
