Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden to present ‘A Million Blooms’ March 30 to June 2

March 30 2013 - A celebration of spring with millions of blooms throughout the spring season, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.,
Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden, 1800 Lakeside Ave., will present “A Million Blooms” March 30 to June 2. The event is a celebration of spring with millions of blooms throughout the spring season including daffodils, cherry blossoms, tulips, irises, roses and peonies. Special events include Easter weekend, Mother’s Day, the Spring Plant Sale and plant shows, and activities in the Children’s Garden. For details, visit http://www.lewisginter.org

Butterflies LIVE runs through Oct. 13 at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden

May 24 2013 - Tropical butterflies will transform the Conservatory’s North Wing, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., $7 to $11
Butterflies LIVE begins at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden, 1800 Lakeside Ave., and continues through Oct. 13. Tropical butterflies will transform the Conservatory’s North Wing. They tend to be most active on sunny days and in the morning and early afternoon. Exhibit hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Garden admission is $7 to $11. For details, visit http://www.lewisginter.org

Create a decorative glass vase at Varina Library

May 29 2013 - Materials will be supplied, 7 p.m.,
Create a decorative glass vase with glass etching and stencil painting at 7 p.m. at Varina Library, 2001 Library Rd. Materials will be supplied. To register, call 290-9800 or visit http://www.henricolibrary.org

Groovin in the Garden to present Carbon Leaf at Lewis Ginter

May 30 2013 - Special guest is Will Hoge, 6 p.m., $15 to $20
Groovin in the Garden will present Carbon Leaf at 6 p.m. at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden, 1800 Lakeside Ave. Special guest is Will Hoge. Gates open at 5:30 p.m. Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door. For details, visit http://www.groovininthegarden.com

Henricus Historical Park, Discover the James to offer nature, history tour

June 02 2013 - Aboard the Discovery Barge II, a covered 24-foot pontoon boat, Times vary, $25
Henricus Historical Park and Discover the James will offer a 45-minute history and nature tour aboard the Discovery Barge II, a covered 24-foot pontoon boat, at 1 p.m., 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. Excursions will feature local wildlife and 17th century through modern day history at Henricus and Dutch Gap. Cost is $25. For details, call 318-8728 or visit http://www.henricus.org

Community

Raiders help ‘Stir It Up!’

Photos by Patty Kruszewski/Henrico Citizen 05/20/2013

Among the activities featured at Stir It Up!, a fundraiser and awareness raiser held May 5 at Deep Run H.S., was the opportunity for youngsters – including this young fan pictured with player Raibonne Charles – to play catch with members of the Richmond Raiders professional indoor football team. > Read more.

Indian flair

Photos by Roger Walk for the Henrico Citizen 05/16/2013

Children perform during the India Spring Fest, held April 27-28 at the Hindu Center in Glen Allen. The event featured traditional Indian food, shopping and entertainment for children and adults. > Read more.

Spirit of Habitat

Photo by Patty Kruszewski/Henrico Citizen 05/15/2013

Spirited Art Richmond held a painting class May 5 for Hanover Habitat for Humanity families to paint their own artwork as a final touch for their new homes. Among first-time homeowners painting The Klimt Circle tree (which doubles as a ‘family tree’) were (left to right) Janet Payne, Gwen Stockman of Hanover Habitat and Payne’s daughter, Ashley Payne. Spirited Art is located in Short Pump at West Broad Village. > Read more.

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Entertainment

Mother and son open new restaurant in Sandston

05/23/2013

A new restaurant has opened in a well-known Sandston building.

The Sandston Kitchen will celebrate its official grand opening on Memorial Day, May 27. The restaurant is located in the site of the former Sandston Pharmacy at 2 West Williamsburg Road. It serves breakfast and lunch seven days a week and dinner Tuesday through Saturday. > Read more.

Whale of a treat

Ironfish delights with a variety of tasty catches

05/23/2013

I was overjoyed to head back for another meal at Ironfish by Pescados, considered the Best New Restaurant in 2011 by both the Richmond Times Dispatch and Richmond Magazine. I agree whole-heartedly with their ratings. Since I first visited the restaurant for my birthday in January, I was waiting for the perfect special occasion to return. I couldn’t wait another year, obviously.

Run by the same restaurateurs as Pescados Latin Caribbean Seafood in Midlothian and Eat in Oregon Hill, Ironfish offers the same unique dishes and top-level customer service. > Read more.

Veteran restaurateur set to open in Short Pump

Tran’s Pho 1 Grill will serve Vietnamese fare

05/20/2013

After nearly a year out of the restaurant industry, a well known 30-year Henrico restaurateur is ready to open up his fifth venture in Short Pump.

Paul Tran, along with his wife Ellen will open up Pho 1 Grill, a Vietnamese restaurant, in June in the Towne Center West Shopping Center.

Tran has been serving up Vietnamese food since the mid-’80s, his first being Que Huong on Rigsby Road. He also owned Mr. Chan’s on Horsepen Road and Saigon Gourmet on Hull Street Road. > Read more.

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