Curated Culture Commentary

UPDATED: 5:50PM FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 5TH

Damn this wintery mix! Haven’t we had our requisite winter weather already?!

Unfortunately this third winter storm to hit the Richmond Region couldn’t come at a worse time, just in time for First Fridays! Yippie! (insert sarcasm)

I’ve spent most of the last two days taking calls, sending emails, watching weather reports, and praying for a turn in the forecast, but at this day’s end, it looks like we can’t change the 100% forecast of snow and sleet, so many of our Downtown businesses and organizations have decided to close for tomorrow evening but there will be a select group braving the weather to bring you great art and delicious dining.

We haven’t heard from everyone yet, but here’s the most current list of who’s open and closures for Friday, February 5, 2010. Please check back for updates!!

While it’s nearly impossible to get everyone in place to designate a postponement date, be on the look out for a possible make up date on Friday, February 19. (Weather permitting)

And don’t forget, that many of the sites have activities planned all month long so there are plenty of reasons to head Downtown on days other than just First Fridays. Our small business and cultural organizations need your support to keep operating, so show them all some love and get there soon!

WHO’S OPEN:

• The Belvidere on Broad restaurant
• Bistro 27 *offering dining specials & 1/2 price wine
• Lemaire
• Linden Row
• Popkin’s Tavern
• Tarrant’s Cafe
• Turnstyle
• Visual Art Studio

WHO’S GOING TO BE CLOSED:

• 1708 Gallery
• 9WG Studios
• art6
• Black History Museum & Cultural Center of VA
• Centenary United Methodist
• Chez Foushee
• Corporate & Museum Frame
• Eric Schindler Satellite Space Gallery
• ForInstance Gallery
• Gallery 5
• Ghostprint Gallery
• ISHQ Gallery
• Lift Coffee Shop *closing at 7pm
• Metro Sound & Music Co.
• Metro Space Gallery
• Quirk Gallery
• Renovation Resources
• Richmond Public Library – Downtown branch
• St. Paul’s Episcopal Church
• Studio/Gallery 6

Tags: First Fridays Art Walk, weather

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