Events at Art 6 – 2nd Annual Holocaust Remembrance Exhibit

The 2nd Annual Holocaust Remembrance Exhibit opened at Art 6 on May 7, 2010.  Though Yom Hashoah – Holocaust Remembrance Day – fell on April 11 this year, the month of May has been designated Holocaust Remembrance Month at Art 6, and the exhibit will run through the end of the month.

Art 6, a gallery at 6 East Broad Street in Downtown Richmond, is “a member-fun, non-profit gallery, dedicated to promoting and showcasing quality contemporary visual and performing arts, offering opportunities for education, community outreach and creative interaction.”  In a word, they are one of the champions in Richmond’s art movement, something we care very much about here at RichmondVAPresents, and something that benefits the whole community.

Two events of note regarding the Holocaust Remembrance Exhibit will take place on May 29 and May 30.  On May 29th, our friend Slash Coleman, local storyteller, blogger, and playwright, will present his piece called  Chaidentity – a combination of song, story, and poetry, along with Eliezer Sobel – author of The 99th Monkey:  A Spiritual Journalist’s Misadventures with Gurus, Messiahs, Sex, Psychedelics, and Other Conciousness-Raising Experiments.  The hour-long production will come from the perspective of two sons of Holocaust survivors, and promises to be a moving experience.  Tickets are $15 and will support the Richmond Holocaust Museum.

May 30th’s program is “Zay Gesundt!”  Beau Marie will present his documentary film which focuses on Holocaust survivor tales.  Admission is free, and the documentary will be opened by storyteller Les Schaffer.  Schaffer, a retired therapist, is a Richmond storyteller who also teaches storytelling classes at the Life-Long Learning Institute.  Beau Marie, creator of the documentary, is a local actor and filmmaker.  This event is free of charge.

In the spirit of the event, don’t forget about the Richmond Holocaust Museum, whose current exhibit is “Portraits of Zinkov” by Alan Shulman.

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The Hill Cafe – A Cool Place in A Cool Neighborhood

I’ve been spending Tuesday evenings in Church Hill.  That’s it.  I’ve confessed.  The neighborhood is my favorite – I rue the day I bought a house in the West End – and in the short time I lived in Church Hill (2001-ish?) I grew to love, love, love The Hill Cafe.  So, with my Tuesday night class getting relocated to Libby Terrace, I thought this would be a great opportunity for me to reconnect with the seared ahi tuna appetizer.  And I was right.

In the name of “research” I have returned to The Hill Cafe every week in order to offer you, Gentle Readers, a very good idea of what they have to offer in terms of food, ambiance, and libation.  I’ll get to the food in a moment.  As for ambiance, it’s a neighborhood restaurant/bar in a great historic neighborhood.  People are walking their dogs outside.  The houses are cool.  The people who work there are calm, and aloof, but still friendly.  At least the people who work on Tuesdays are.  I’ve been sitting at the bar, and the Tuesday bartender (hi Bobby!) is courteous and prompt.  That’s a big deal when you’re trying to have some “me time” and then rush to class.

The Hill Cafe is part of the Richmond Restaurant Group.  Other members of the group are Water Grill, Delux, Europa, and The Hard Shell.  I’ve been to Europa and The Hard Shell and have no complaints whatsoever on the food or the service.  Of course, it might take another visit to be able to really establish an opinion….

Anywhoo.  The Hill Cafe.  I had heard that the fried chicken was the best in town (even better than Lee’s) so of course I got that one night.  I’m sad to report that I wasn’t able to photograph it, because I was far too hungry and it was far too delicious.  I don’t know how they get white meat, skinless chicken to stay that juicy, but…whoa.  It’s juicy and seasoned just right and I could probably eat about four servings of it at one sitting, though you might find me crying in shame later.

One night I got the filet mignon.  It came with some yummy taters, a green vegetable, and these crispy onion rings.  Again, I dug in before I remembered to take a photo.  I guess that’s why we have a proper Richmond food site – I am too eager of an eater.  I’m sure David Mattera (blog and foodmaster extraordinaire) remembers to photograph food before he starts eating it.

Other favorites (according to the people hanging out inside and people I randomly quizzed on my way to and from the ladies room) are the shoestring french fries (crispy and delicious), the BBQ sandwich, the meatloaf (fried with seasoning), and pretty much anything on the Sunday brunch menu.  Get thee to The Hill Cafe, and make sure you go hungry.

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Belle Isle – The Peaceful Center of Richmond

It isn’t often that once can find the peace and quiet of the outdoors in the middle of a bustling city.  Like so many other wonders that can be found within the boundaries of the City of Richmond, Belle Isle provides a welcome change of pace from what one might expect to be nestled in the center of an ever-growing metropolis.  This island, located in the middle of the James River in the heart of the city, offers its own surprises and opportunities for enjoyment and discovery.

Like the surrounding city, Belle Isle finds its roots steeped in Civil War history.  The island served as the site of a prison camp for Union soldiers during the war, many of which were capture soldiers from the 2^nd Tennessee Infantry, taken during the Battle of Rogersville in November of 1863. The Battle of Walkerton (which took place March 2, 1864) proved to be a failed attempt to rescue the starving men. Even today, remains of the buildings used in the prison camp can be found scattered across the island.  Ruins of an armory and an iron factory still stand against the elements as a testament to the harsh history of the place.

The tragic history seems a distant memory, however, when one traverses the paths and trails of the island.  Modern amenities such as picnic shelters, rest areas, learning centers and even a tricky rope bridge provide visitors with the opportunity to enjoy the surrounding nature comfortably and safely. So when one sits at the top of the quiet island, overlooking the James River or Hollywood Cemetery, it is easy to forget that over the other shoulder sits an entire city full of people.  Until they trip over you with their dogs and their beer coolers, that is…

photos borrowed from Watermarked Photography’s Flickr Page

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