West of the Boulevard Archives

VMFA receives most valuable gift of single work of art in museum’s history

December 18, 2018 RVAHub Staff

Because of the extraordinary generosity of the donor, this beloved, canonical painting now enters the public domain, allowing the citizens of Virginia to be among the first to benefit from its presence in its new home at VMFA.

Don’t Look Back’s former Carytown home to be demolished to make way for new development

December 14, 2018 Trevor Dickerson

After the taco joint’s home was condemned following a fire and left vacant, the property was purchased at foreclosure by developers who want to bring new life to the block.

Trash Pick-up Delayed a Day

December 11, 2018 Richard Hayes

If your alley is too much of a mess they trucks will come back around on Friday and Saturday

VMFA installs Neptune sculpture by Richmond artist in Robins Sculpture Garden

December 11, 2018 Trevor Dickerson

“Neptune Virginia Beach Maquette” Served as a model for the well-known Virginia Beach statue of “King Neptune.”

Richmond Kickers Have a New Schedule and President

December 11, 2018 Richard Hayes

The first game for the Kickers in their new USL1 League is March 30th.

Warren G stops in for some ZZQ in Scott’s Addition before show at the Coliseum

December 7, 2018 Trevor Dickerson

The rapper and hip-hop pioneer, on tour with Snoop Dogg and Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, stopped in to check out ZZQ before heading to the Richmond Coliseum for his show Thursday evening.

VMFA receives grant to conserve 146 photographs by African American artists

December 5, 2018 RVAHub Staff

An Art Conservation Project Grant has helped to Preserve the noteworthy Kamoinge Workshop Collection.

“Commonwealth Classroom – Border Wars” at the VMHC explores Virginia’s frontier rivalry with Pennsylvania

December 4, 2018 Trevor Dickerson

For over fifty years, Virginia and Pennsylvania claimed the same territory west of the Alleghenies. Both states set up county courts and issued overlapping land grants, while rival militias vied for control.

Public Design Forum on the Pump House

December 3, 2018 Richard Hayes

The building, which served as the city’s waterworks from 1883 until 1924 is in need of some TLC and some of the first steps towards a full renovation take place tomorrow.

Vacant Scott’s Addition hotel to be transformed into 12-story mixed use development

December 3, 2018 Trevor Dickerson

Commercial space will be added to the first floor, a new residential building will connect to the hotel’s rear, and a four-story parking deck will include 100 spaces for public use.

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