http://monroeward.org News, events, photos and commentary on Monroe Ward, downtown Richmond and life in the big small town. Mon, 25 Aug 2008 23:57:45 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en The folks at In-Light Richmond are looking for volunteers to help work with children at the various activities. Children's activities will be held at the main library to explore "light." The Science Museum's Star Lab and the SPCA will be at the library as well. If you are interested in ... http://monroeward.org/2008/08/25/volunteers-needed-for-in-light-richmond-at-the-richmond-public-library/ Mo Roman ... has just signed the deal for a new Italian bistro in downtown Richmond. Pie will be a gourmet pizza spot with an open kitchen design, street-side windows and outdoor seating in the Berry-Burk building at 525 E. Grace St., across from the in-progress Richmond CenterStage performing-arts project. Style Weekly ... http://monroeward.org/2008/08/04/gourmet-pizza-headed-to-grace-street/ See Books On Wheels for details. http://monroeward.org/2008/07/30/bike-ride-monroe-park-friday-6-pm/ The following link to a slideshow of the ongoing construction at Miller and Rhoads. There are a few interior shots of nearly finished units, they look like hotel rooms and a couple window views looking out. http://www.visualtour.com/shownp.asp?SK=13&T=1614290 http://monroeward.org/2008/07/28/a-visual-tour-of-miller-and-rhoads-progress/ After being featured here Row House Soaps got some welcome publicity with a feature article in today's Business Section (B11) of the Times-Dispatch. There's some nice detail and an inspirational quote: "This is the path we've chosen. We're not half-stepping," Michael Walsh said. "We want this to be successful. We're ... http://monroeward.org/2008/07/26/row-house-soaps-featured-in-todays-rtd/ Please join the Richmond-MORE Mountain Bike Club for Great Tunes, Great Beer, Great Friends and a Great Time! WHAT: T U N E S for T R A I L S Benefit Concert. WHY: ... http://monroeward.org/2008/07/25/t-u-n-e-s-for-t-r-a-i-l-s-benefit-concert/ Construction on the Richmond CenterStage performing-arts center downtown remains on schedule for an opening in September 2009, project spokesman Jay Smith said yesterday. Crews are building the rear wall to the expanded stage house of the Carpenter Center, which is undergoing a renovation and modernization and will reopen as the Carpenter ... http://monroeward.org/2008/07/23/centerstage-on-schedule-to-open-in-2009/ The RTD reported yesterday that 'Kip' Perlstein, son of former Perly's owners Mary and Harry Perlstein passed away last Thursday. He was 53. It makes me wonder a bit about the early years of Perly's and what kind of memories and stories people have. This is the ... http://monroeward.org/2008/07/23/son-of-former-perlys-owner-dies/ John and Ross(jointly) cracked Style Magazine's Power List, maybe not the top, but hey, your on the list. Woo Hoo! http://monroeward.org/2008/07/23/congratulations-to-john-m/ An article in Buttermilk and Molasses and InRich.com announced the transfer of ownership to Betsy Thomas, formerly of Betsy's Coffeehouse in Careytown. No significant changes are planned at this time. I'm pulling for them to open nights and Saturdays. If the John Marshall and some other announced ... http://monroeward.org/2008/07/21/cafe-ole-changes-hands/