The Schools of the Latin Ballet to present ‘The Jewel Heart’ May 31 to June 2

May 31 2013 - The Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen, Times vary,
The Schools of the Latin Ballet will present “The Jewel Heart,” a performing arts interpretation of the magical and poetic story by Barbara Helen Berger, at 7 p.m. May 31 and at 2 p.m. June 1-2 at The Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen, 2880 Mountain Rd. For details, call 356-3876 or visit http://www.latinballet.com

Mountain Road Exhibit Fest to take place at historic sites along Mountain Road

June 02 2013 - Unique art and history exhibits will be on display, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., Free
The Mountain Road Exhibit Fest will take place from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at historic sites along Mountain Road – Virginia Randolph Museum, Walkerton Tavern, The Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen and Meadow Farm. Unique art and history exhibits will be on display. Admission is free. For details, call 261-6898 or visit http://www.henricorecandparks.com

On-the-Air Radio Players to present ‘You Heard It Here First’ at CACGA June 4-5

June 04 2013 - Features winners from the third annual radio script-writing competition, 7:30 p.m., Free
The On-the-Air Radio Players (OTARP) will present “You Heard It Here First” at 7:30 p.m. June 4-5 at The Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen, 2880 Mountain Rd. OTARP is an evolving group of actors, musicians and foley artists with a passion for re-creating live old-time radio shows on stage. The performance features winners from the third annual radio script-writing competition. Admission is free. For details, call 501-5859 or visit http://www.otarp.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 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

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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