Author: David McNair

  • UVA says no to Obama, Pavilion visit planned

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    Looks like UVA turned President Obama away, so he’ll now be at the Pavilion on the DTM on Wednesday, August 29. Gates open at 1pm.

  • DTM meals tax revenue rising

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    According to Commissioner of Revenue Lee Richards, DTM restaurants generated $1,147,809 in meals tax revenue in 2011, up almost $115,000 from 2010. And, because of some dated tracking, that doesn’t include revenue generated by restaurants on the DTM’s side streets. Starting in 2009, over all city meals tax revenue (which is roughly $6.7 million) began…

  • DTM Phone app maker one of the best

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    DTM business WillowTree Apps, which creates apps for mobile phones, was just named one of the fastest growing, private companies in America by Inc. Magazine, NBC29 reports. Of course, they came in 479th out of 500, but still. More impressive, there were only two two app developers on the list. And get this: revenue grew…

  • Man pulls gun on the DTM…charged with attempted murder

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    On Monday night, a young homeless man pulled a gun on a couple and has been charged with attempted murder. According to NBC29, 23-year-old Samuel Erik Wheless (pictured) “touched a woman inappropriately” at about 8:15pm near the he 200-block of East Main Street (around the Jefferson Theater), and when a man with her confronted Wheless,…

  • Very cool Free Speech Wall mural

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    This is like a year old, so I’m amazed I never stumbled on it. But this is great! A mural created on the free speech wall by Sam Welty that is a homage to comedian Daniel Tosh. It’s trip! And it only has 356 views!

  • Tempo’s tasty treat for a cause…

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    Over at Tempo Restaurant & Bar, chef Brice Cunningham has created something called Lemongrass Scallops Lafayette, inspired by Beard’s Escalopes de Veau Lafayette, as part of the James Beard Foundation’s national Serving Up James Beard promo, which runs through Labor Day. READ MORE

  • Downtown Thai hiring servers

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    Lunch and dinner shifts. Part-time and full-time positions available. Experience serving and bartending preferred, but willing to train the right candidates. Go by Downtown Thai (111 W. Water St.) between 11am to 12 noon or 4pm – 5pm Monday – Friday.

  • Kid servers at Fellini’s

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    Fellini’s #9 on the DTM has an interesting event this weekend. Bring your child, age 4 to 10, in for lunch, and they’ll have staff on hand to assist your kid in actually serving up your food for you. That’s right, you’re kids get to play waiter or waitress. The cost per adult is $15…

  • Dalai Lama tickets going like hotcakes!

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    Well, looks like the Dalai Lama won’t be walking on the DTM in October, but he will be visiting. Some were a little surprised by the $200 VIP tickets at the Paramount and Pavilion events, so I looked into it. Considering that the Dalai Lama does not charge speaking fees, and that he likes to…

  • Baboo bonus art!

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    Studio Baboo is adding art exhibit space to their upscale Boutique.   The first exhibit will feature paintings by Donna Redmond [pictured here], photography by Tim McDaniel and art quilts by Evelyn Braintwain.  The exhibit runs from September 7 through November 25.  First Friday reception on September 7 from 4-7 pm.