Innsbrook After Work’s Monday Night Jazz Series continues through June 10

May 20 2013 - Concerts support Henrico County Public Schools’ music and art programs, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m., Free
Union Mortgage Group will host Innsbrook After Work’s Monday Night Jazz Series, every Monday through June 10 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. at The Shoppes at Innsbrook. Concerts support Henrico County Public Schools’ music and art programs. Bring your lounge chairs. No outside food or drinks. Admission is free. For details, visit http://www.innsbrook.com

Henrico Pops Chorus to perform at The Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen

May 21 2013 - Spring concert is titled 'Fantasies on Broadway', 7:30 p.m., Free
The Henrico Pops Chorus, under the direction of Bobbie Moore, will perform its spring concert at 7:30 p.m. at The Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen, 2880 Mountain Rd. “Fantasies on Broadway” will take the audience on a fantasy tour of seven Broadway musicals as they tell their imaginary stories in song. Admission is free but reservations are required. For details, call Amy Perdue at 501-5859 or visit http://www.henricorecandparks.com

Innsbrook After Hours 2013 continues with Daughtry

May 22 2013 - Gates open at 5 p.m., 6:30 p.m., $25
Innsbrook After Hours 2013 continues with Daughtry at 6:30 p.m. Gates open at 5 p.m. General admission is $25. For details, visit http://www.innsbrookafterhours.com

Groovin in the Garden to present Josh Ritter & The Royal City Band at Lewis Ginter

May 22 2013 - Special guest is David Wax Museum, 6 p.m., $25 to $30
Groovin in the Garden will present Josh Ritter & The Royal City Band at 6 p.m. at Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden, 1800 Lakeside Ave. Special guest is David Wax Museum. Gates open at 5:30 p.m. Tickets are $25 in advance and $30 at the gate. For details, visit http://www.groovininthegarden.com

Innsbrook After Work’s Monday Night Jazz Series continues

May 27 2013 - Bring your lounge chairs, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m., Free
Union Mortgage Group will host Innsbrook After Work’s Monday Night Jazz Series, every Monday through June 10 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. at The Shoppes at Innsbrook. Concerts support Henrico County Public Schools’ music and art programs. Bring your lounge chairs. No outside food or drinks. Admission is free. For details, visit http://www.innsbrook.com

Innsbrook After Hours 2013 continues with Thompson Square

May 29 2013 - The band consists of husband-and-wife duo Keifer and Shawna Thompson, 6:30 p.m., $20
Innsbrook After Hours 2013 continues with Thompson Square at 6:30 p.m. The band consists of husband-and-wife duo Keifer and Shawna Thompson. Gates open at 5 p.m. General admission is $20. For details, visit http://www.innsbrookafterhours.com

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

Varina Ruritan Club to host 18th annual Varina Community Day at Dorey Park

June 01 2013 - Live performances and children's activities, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Free
The Varina Ruritan Club will host the 18th annual Varina Community Day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Dorey Park, 2999 Darbytown Rd. Live performances will be featured on stage throughout the day. Children’s activities include a petting zoo, face painting, moonwalk and more. For details, call 501-5134 or visit http://www.henricorecandparks.com

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 semi-pro 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

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.

Restaurant watch

05/16/2013

Find out how your favorite dining establishments fared during their most recent inspections by the Virginia Department of Health. > Read more.

Wine, for the win

Popular Short Pump spot offers upscale comfort, flavors

05/06/2013

The Wine Loft opened in West Broad Village in January 2010, offering a full bar with wine, beer, spirits and a kitchen with tapas-style snacks. It offers a seasonal patio area along Whittall Way. Its walk-in wine “humidor” in plain view from the bar offers more than 85 wines by the glass ($6-$65) and about 250 by the bottle ($28 and up), with some emphasis on Italian wines. Culinary trained chefs plus partnership with Culinard (Culinary program of Virginia College). > Read more.

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