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2012: What a Year!
Art In Windows Spring 2012
Closing Reception & Art WalkJune 22, 2012
Featuring paintings by Steven Bruce and Tracy Ricks
Art In Windows Spring 2012
Closing Reception & Art WalkJune 22, 2012
Featuring paintings by Steven Bruce and Tracy Ricks
Art In Windows Spring 2012
Closing Reception & Art WalkJune 22, 2012
Featuring paintings by Steven Bruce and Tracy Ricks
Celebrating Black History MonthArtists reception for W. Allen Walker's one-man play In Search of my
Father...Walkin' Talkin' Bill Hawkins at the East Bay Center for the Performing Arts
February 26, 2012
Food by Blackberry Soul Bakery & Café
Celebrating Black History MonthArtists reception for W. Allen Walker's one-man play In Search of my
Father...Walkin' Talkin' Bill Hawkins at the East Bay Center for the Performing Arts
February 26, 2012
Community Clean Up
19 youth from Leadership Public Schools making a difference in Downtown Richmond by picking up litter and beautifying planters in the Market Square Mall parking lot.
March 26, 2012
Community Clean Up
March 26, 2012
Before After
Free Zumba Fitness Classes
Healthy Village Farm Stand 2012First Fridays, May – August
Healthy Village Farm StandMay 4, 2012
Liberty Ship Café serving healthy snacks and natural juice drinks.
EcoVillage Farm giving out free, fresh fruits and veggies to families.
Healthy Village Farm StandJune 1, 2012
Learning about healthy foods at the HEAL information table.
Richmond Grows Seed Lending Library teaching residents how to save seeds.
Healthy Village Farm StandJuly 6, 2012
Youngsters learning about healthy habits through arts and crafts.
LatinoMix and EasyGo Richmond interacting with the crowd.
Healthy Village Farm StandAugust 3, 2012
Delicious and nutritious food by Liberty Ship Café coop.
RecycleMore helping residents compost food scraps by passing out free compost bins and information.
Healthy Village Farm Stand 2012
18 organizations offering resources & information6 volunteers
600 community members served
Richmond Main Street Farmers’ Market
Over 600 shoppers helped welcome this weekly farmers’ market to Downtown.
June 27 – October 31
Richmond Main Street Farmers’ Market
Fresh fruits and veggies, sweet treats, local artisans, flowers, honey, and lunch stalls.
June 27 – October 31
Music on the Main 2012Fourth Wednesdays, June – August
Music on the MainJune 27, 2012
Blues man Jesse James working the crowd in his signature style.
Zumba fitness break with Willa “Bontle” Willis.
Music on the MainJuly 25, 2012
Dancing to the Blue Hand Band. Solar Richmond passing out information about energy savings.
Music on the MainAugust 22, 2012
Dancing in Downtown Richmond. Sekhou Senegal wowing the crowd with amazing music and dance moves.
Music on the Main 2012
23 food stalls, artisan vendors, and information booths21 volunteers
950+ visitors to Downtown
Richmond youth learning workplace basics and leadership skills.
Summer Youth Entrepreneur Program 2012July - September
Working through group exercises and developing communication skills.
Summer Youth Entrepreneur Program 2012July - September
Showing off their certificates for financial literacy training from Wells Fargo.
Summer Youth Entrepreneur Program 2012July - September
Researching and drafting mock business plans for Downtown Richmond.
Summer Youth Entrepreneur Program 2012July - September
Business ideas include a zoo and animal education center, tutoring and college resource services, and a shopping plaza with shops and services for families.
Summer Youth Entrepreneur Program 2012July - September
11 Richmond youth graduate from the SYEP training program on July 13 with summer positions at local businesses.
3 participants gain full-time employment at the end of the program.
Summer Youth Entrepreneur Program 2012July - September
National Night Out Closing Party
August 7, 2012
Police officers, fire fighters, and 200+ community members connecting over hot cider and fresh-baked cookies.
Neighborhood Ambassador Program
Neighborhood Ambassadors walked throughout the Downtown district on a daily basis an resolved over 900 issues, including litter pick-up, graffiti removal, dumping, and damage to private property.
Neighborhood Ambassador Program
Neighborhood Ambassadors also helped pedestrians find their way around Downtown, promote Main Street’s events and programs, and represent us at the weekly farmers’ market.
5 ambassadors from Rubicon Programs gained employment.
Spirit & Soul FestivalRichmond Arts In Motion
September 29, 2012
Richmond Main Street partnered with the East Bay Center for the Performing Arts to bring a unique street festival to Main Street to celebrate the arts and raise funds for the revitalization of Downtown Richmond.
Spirit & Soul FestivalRichmond Arts In Motion
September 29, 2012
Dancing on Main Street!
Spirit & Soul FestivalRichmond Arts In Motion
September 29, 2012
1000+ came out for great shopping, amazing music, delicious food and wine, and community togetherness.
31 volunteers, 15 vendors, and support from the community made it happen.
Spirit & Soul FestivalRichmond Arts In Motion
September 29, 2012
Downtown Champions
Arnie Kasendorf
JordanSimmons
JerroldHatchett
MaryLavergne
Spirit & Soul FestivalRichmond Arts In Motion
September 29, 2012
East Bay Center for the Performing Arts dedicates their interactive window art installation with international performances.
Start & Grow SmartSmall Business Assistance
Three class sessions served 25 business owners and budding entrepreneurs.
Art In Windows Fall 2012
Opening Reception & Art Walk November 9, 2012
Featuring prints and works on paper by Frederick Franklin
Art In Windows Fall 2012
Opening Reception & Art Walk November 9, 2012
Featuring prints and works on paper by Frederick Franklin
Enjoying public art like the new Kaiser Permanente installations along Macdonald Avenue between 8th Street and 7th Street.
Learning about Franklin’s inspiration for his Iron Triangle Community Picnic posters.
Downtown Holiday Festival Volunteers
35 volunteers contributed 100+ hours wrapping gifts and decorating the East Bay Center for the Performing Arts.
Downtown Holiday FestivalPresented by Richmond Main Street and the East Bay Center for the Performing Arts
December 12, 2012
Visits with Santa and gifts for 500+ children made possible through generous support from the community and 24 amazing volunteers..
Downtown Holiday FestivalPresented by Richmond Main Street and the East Bay Center for the Performing Arts
December 12, 2012
Holiday shopping featuring local businesses and artisans.
Downtown Holiday FestivalPresented by Richmond Main Street and the East Bay Center for the Performing Arts
December 12, 2012
Stellar performances by Center companies.
Downtown Holiday FestivalPresented by Richmond Main Street and the East Bay Center for the Performing Arts
December 12, 2012
The return of holiday street lights along Macdonald Avenue celebrated with a special lighting dedication ceremony.
Downtown Business Updates
Main Street Welcomes New Businesses
Archiscape Design
Teach for America
BART Mart & Deli Planned Parenthood Sanctuary Yoga
Joy Cafe
Downtown Stakeholders Make History by Approving the Downtown Richmond
Property Based Improvement District…the First in the City of Richmond!
July 17, 2012