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Best Of VA Missed Connections September 25 – October 1

RVA Staff | October 1, 2019

Topics: Best of craigslist, Central Virginia, Charlottesville, craigslist, Fredericksburg, hanover, henrico, missed connections, Norfolk, richmond, Virginia Beach

The month that ends with Halloween begins today, and that’s a cause for celebration for a lot of people, which might explain why we’re suddenly getting Missed Connections from the Poe Museum and the Psychedelic Furs show. Let’s do some raven-style partying with a bumper crop of Missed Connections, shall we?

We shall, and we shall also learn that The Locker Room continues to keep its reputation as Richmond’s foremost dive bar intact, even here in the MCs. That being said, are tattooed hands really that rare anymore? Seems like even office workers have “LOVE” and “HATE” on their knuckles in Old English script these days.

This week we also learn that outdoor showers are big news in places that aren’t right by the ocean, and kilts on the dancefloor might be a sign of incipient nuttiness (pun definitely intended).

Finally, this week, the Missed Connections start off with a pretty important question, so let’s just get this out there right now: a person once responded to a Missed Connection I’d posted for them. It didn’t work out at all, but I’m married to someone cooler now, so I’ve got nothing to cry about. Point is: it’s worth a shot!

Post away, Virginia.

does anyone ever

does anyone ever reply to a missed connection

Hand tattoos at the locker room (Southside)

You were standing next to me at the bar on karaoke night. Your hands were covered in tats and you had rings on, so I couldn’t help but stare. I wanted to say “has anyone ever told you you look like Charles Manson?” but I was too nervous. I knew you noticed me staring and I didn’t think you would address it, but you did. You bought two Coors bottles and payed in cash. You had a lot of cash. Reply with what you said to me and your distinguishing style of facial hair so I know it’s you. I need to see those hands again.

Walgreens Carytown One Ring leg tattoo (carytown)

I was in walgreens on Sunday and you were in front of me in line. I love your lotr tattoo and wanted you to know that you are the sexiest girl I’ve ever laid eyes on. Your one ring can rule over me anytime 😉

Outdoor shower Oregon Hill

Anybody know the dude in Oregon Hill with the outdoor shower? Want an intro – M4M.

You distracted me in Target (Stafford)

We were in Stafford Target, I was pushing a cart but looking at you and ran the cart into a display. You looked at me and I said, “that was your fault for distracting me.” You blushed a little and laughed, and we went our separate ways, but I’m disappointed in myself for not asking for your info. If you regret not asking for mine, too, email me.

Tell me what was on the display I hit, so I know it’s you.

Hope I get a chance to be distracted by you again.

Red dress at the Poe Museum (Shockoe Bottom)

We chatted for a bit then you and your friend went for another drink. I got caught up in another conversation, but wanted to be talking to you. Let me know what you remember and let’s pick it up where we left off!

Carson-you were funny as hell tonight.

I don’t wanna say anymore for your privacy, but if you see this, hit me up. I doubt you will, but what the hell.

We met at the Psychedelic Furs (Richmond Va)

You’re the pretty blonde who kept bumping into me. I’m the guy who wishes he had slipped you his number.

Let’s meet for drinks soon…

Popeyes’s Portsmouth

You with a star on your shirt

Me navy shirt across from you

Waiting!!!!!!

Be my superhero!!!!

lawn mower (W. Franklin area)

I saw you this morning and waved. You were extremely attractive and waved back. I wanted to ask for your number but I chickened out. I came back through the neighborhood but you were gone. If you see this, let’s get dinner 😁 Reply with the color of the truck I was driving.

Lowe’s (Mechanicsville)

The cashier in the garden department was very friendly and helpful. I would like to get to know you better. I didn’t post your name because it can be embarrassing. I’ll let you know when you contact me.

Walmart Hull Street GMC Truck (Midlothian)

Saw you sitting in your GMC truck around 3pm today. You must have been on your phone with your feet hanging out the door window. Hit me up if this is you,

Your name starts with M, mine T (West end)

I asked your name today, tho we have seen each other many times before. If you are unattached, as I am, I’d like to take you to dinner. Interested? Please reply.

Wow! Stunning Tall Redhead (Glen Allen)

You were in line behind me at Wawa tonight 9/28 around 8pm. Just as I checked out I turned to chat with you and you doubled back for a sub. I know you saw me checking you out, but I couldn’t wait for you to come out. Tell me what I was wearing or what I bought if you see this.

Kilted boy at Barcode (Nuttsville)

You need professional help

cute short dude thrift store shopping (goodwill)

I ran in to you a couple times today at various thrift stores. Love your Hari Mari’s. Tell me what you were wearing so I know it’s you.

Bonefish Grill – Red Motorcycle – Friday 9/20 (Charlottesville)

You paid for my lunch on Friday 9/20 and I didn’t get a chance to say thank you. We sat at the bar next to each other but I’m super shy. Wish I had spoken to you. Let me know if you are right or left handed and what I ordered, so i know it’s you.

Krogers deli area – f4m (Richmond)

We spoke in line at the deli today around noon. You had on your work uniform. If you see this tell me where you work or if you’re on qwikmeet tell me what name you go by.

Jen Stuart Pkwy (Glen Allen)

Saw you this morning at business on Jen Stuart Pkwy. You work there and so am a contractor. We shared eye contact and a smile. You are dark skin and dark hair and very pretty. I would love to talk with you.

Tom at Aldi with the orange shirt

You were on your way out of Aldi near Hull Street Rd and 288 and I said “hi.”

You stopped to chat with me and were so nice and we were both wearing orange shirts.

If you happen to read this msg, would love to continue our conversation.

I’ll know it’s you if you mention where you work 😉

All last week at work (Powhatan)

Me white female with glasses. You white male red hair. If you were interested tell me what vehicle you were driving or what company you work for.

Rooted & Rising: Richmond Thrives With BLK RVA

Norrin Nicholas | September 11, 2019

Topics: addis ethiopian, afrikana film festival, amy wentz, art, big herms kitchen, black history museeum, black owned business, Black Restaurant Experience, black rva, blackrva, blkrva, C'est le Vin, chesterfield, Elegba Folklore Society, hanover, henrico, hippodrome, History, local business, mecca williams, music, nadira chase, new kent, Nickelus F, samantha willis, sheep hill bistro, tourism, treat shop rva

“It’s more than just what’s in your history books.” BLK RVA showcases the booming black cultural scene that’s made Richmond what it is today. 

In the last 10 years, Richmond has exploded as a creative hub — in a good way. As someone who was born and raised here, I understand the potential culture this city has to offer, and recently it has acted on that potential. Now more than ever, creative spaces are being opened, small festivals are spread out across the city throughout the year, and even small indie and underground artists are gaining an increase in recognition.

But as natives, this is something we’re all used to; we’re almost unbothered by some of these things, because they happen so often. Yet as we reach 2020, the city has grown into a creative hub not many would have believed possible looking back on it years ago. It’s not the largest hub there is, but it’s definitely there — and it’s definitely working. 

Photo via BLKRVA

Inside of the gears of the City of Richmond, the black community has been working tirelessly to bring more attention to the cultural efforts they’ve produced in our home. What they’ve produced is nothing short of amazing, and it’s been influential to the culture of the entire River City. 

The black community has helped complete an unfinished circle in the perfect Virginia experience: one that many people who call themselves Virginians have never truly seen before. Luckily for them, a platform that emphasizes this black Richmond experience is here, and sits at our fingertips at this very moment. 

BLKRVA is a platform that highlights black spaces and black faces. It showcases Richmond to travelers from all around the world, working to spread the history and culture of the city to the extent that it deserves. 

Its central base is a tourism website, which features a plethora of black-owned businesses, events, and artists — ultimately it’s everything you’d want to see in Richmond, that you’d never know is right around the corner. 

“We’re the only ones in the Commonwealth to do something like this, and I believe we’re the second in the nation, behind Philadelphia,” said Amy Wentz, Member of BLKRVA Action Team. 

Photo via BLKRVA

Because of our city’s history with slavery and as the capital of the Confederacy, outsiders may have cringed at the thought of visiting Richmond. But with the light in our dark history, we’ve grown with the past, and Richmond is more now than just a scarred city. Much of that is thanks to the very people who were scarred by that history. 

While the black experience is not all there is in Richmond, it’s a major part of the overall Virginia experience. BLKRVA has given this experience a louder voice, telling the public, “It’s more than just what’s in your history books, and you’ll never know until you see it.” 

Their key tagline, “Rooted & Rising,” serves as both a reminder and realization: a reminder of their rich history in the state of Virginia, but also a “call to action,” rising against the negative connotations that come with it. 

Richmond is a hot spot in commemorating the history of America, and with that comes a commemoration of enslaved Africans. Over time, they helped advance Richmond into what it is today, despite the hardships they faced in their lives. 

Though the BLKRVA campaign was only launched earlier this summer, the organizers have been working behind the scenes on this plan for years. They have seen success working with larger black-owned events, such as the Afrikana Film Festival and The Black Restaurant Experience, which brought crowds of people nationwide to see the new cultural perspective Richmond has to offer. As time went on, the members of the campaign noticed a surging trend in foreign visitors coming to appreciate the efforts of black Richmond culture. This led them to reformat their work, bringing a focus to black-owned businesses that are staples of the city. 

Photo via BLKRVA

From there, the BLKRVA campaign was created with Richmond Region Tourism as a one-stop-shop, categorizing all the different black Richmond events for visitors and residents alike. 

Their listings include well over 100 restaurants, attractions, and events that take place across the city throughout the year. Listings include Addis Ethiopian, the Black History Museum and Cultural Center of Virginia, Big Herm’s Kitchen, Treat Shop RVA, C’est Le Vin Art & Wine Gallery, the Hippodrome Theater, Elegba Folklore Society’s Cultural Center, Sheep Hill Bistro, and many more.

Along with highlighting these black spaces in Richmond, BLKRVA also tells the stories of black citizens in the city, focusing on black creatives and writers. With this platform, creatives can explain their day-to-day activities to tell the story of a day in the life of a black Richmonder. Their interviews and features put the spotlight on public figures like Mecca Williams, Nadira Chase, Nickelus F, and Samantha Willis. 

Photo via BLKRVA

“If you want to be as a local would be, these interviews will give you everything you need,” said Wentz. 

It’s not often that people like this are given a voice, which makes their recommendations even more special than before. Ultimately, it fills the visiting experience for those who want to see our city from a different perspective. 

“It’s time for us to start celebrating and uplifting the black experience here; because of the easier access to travelling now, it’s up to us to change that connotation about Virginia,” Wentz said. “And it starts with things like this.”

PHOTO: BLKRVA

A decade ago, Wentz started “BlackRVA” single-handedly, as the original plan for showcasing black events and black-owned business in Richmond. With the help of her action team, she was able to manifest BLKRVA into the large, influential position it’s in today. 

“When I first started it, I had so much going on. I could hardly manage it how it should be… how it is now,” said Wentz. “So I’m very grateful to be able to work with so many different creatives, and bring out the true potential that BLKRVA had to offer.” 

As BlackRVA grew into BLKRVA, a Richmond Region Tourism platform, the potential to highlight the black culture scene in Richmond has grown along with it. They’ve expanded their coverage beyond the Greater Richmond area, and further into surrounding counties like Hanover, New Kent, Henrico, and Chesterfield.

Because of the innovative boom in the city, a new atmosphere has grown. It has allowed BLKRVA to flourish and prosper into successful platform — from one woman’s idea to the powerhouse of a team it is today, time has treated BLKRVA well, and given the team the tools they needed to build the organization up. 

“It feels great to know that these places are trusting us with what we do, because it’s never been done before. If we don’t make these places noticeable, they may never get the recognition they deserve,” said Wentz. “It’s one thing to do your own advertising, but to work with a cohesive brand and a team of other businesses just makes the impact more effective.” 

If you want to get involved with BLKRVA, check out their website to become a part of their upcoming events in the 2019 season, or message them to talk about volunteer or donation opportunities. 

Whenever you’re thinking about how to change your Richmond experience, I’d advise paying BLKRVA’s website, at visitblkrva.com, a visit. You may find exactly what you’re looking for. 

Top Image via BLKRVA

Best Of VA Missed Connections August 28 – September 3

RVA Staff | September 3, 2019

Topics: Ashland, Best of craigslist, Central Virginia, Charlottesville, craigslist, Fredericksburg, hanover, henrico, mechanicsville, missed connections, richmond, Sugar Shack

School’s back in here in Richmond, and if you’re riding the bus, you just might find yourself in the Missed Connections this week. After all, we’ve all gotta get there somehow.

We’ve got a bunch of fun stuff in the good ol’ MCs this week, from house flippers who want to flip more than just houses to athletic hikers and flirty Food Lion shoppers. Plus a lady forklift driver, which is a rejected Prince song title if I’ve ever heard one, and a Vietnamese food fan who really just wants to check out everyone’s feet. Putting the sandals into early retirement might not be a bad idea this year.

Finally, if you’ve got some donuts your hookup partner isn’t into, the RVA Mag staff is always hungry. But you can spare us the spit.

Get sugary, Richmond.

You want me to spit in your mouth… (Fan)

But you never eat the Sugar Shack donuts I bring over when we hook up. What gives?

Area 51 (richmond)

To the young lady who opened the door for me at Area 51, I was in a hurry to work and would love to chat with you. You were in a white and car and I was in a ????

On the #20 Orbital Bus (Going to Cary and Shepherd)

Hi there, if you actually somehow see this I asked you for help with directions and you were very kind and helpful. I wished I would have asked you your name and told you mine but I’m a little on the shy side. If you see this message me I’d love to hear from you and talk sometime.

Smiling on the pulse bus (Willow lawn)

You have buzzed hair, piercings, and a Rollator walker, I was having a really horrible day but you smiled at me and it really helped. I wanted to say something to you but I was nervous. feel free to reach out if you see this

Red house (Chester)

Green shorts

Caravati’s (Richmond)

Jimmy….I just wanted to say how much I enjoyed the conversation we had. You were so helpful. I couldn’t stop looking at you. You have an awesome personality and I was dumb struck staring at those blue eyes. I could have stayed all day. You’re very sweet and I have had you on my mind. Just had to tell you that you left a great impression.

Hot girl with dog named Izzy (Shockoe Bottom Old Stone Row)

I was by your apartments today for a water leak. I spent some time talking to you and petting your dog Izzy. I was speechless you were gorgeous we should take Izzy for a walk sometime and then hang back out at your place.

Pho

You were with 3 of your friends. You were the girl wearing the pink shirt. I thought I overheard you saying one of your friends had ugly feet. Well, you on the other hand had some of the nicest feet and arches I have seen. I’d love to massage your beautiful feet and give you a free pedicure.

Gorgeous woman at Dairy Queen (Ashland)

You worked the drive thru of Dairy Queen in Ashland on Wednesday. I thought you were hot. We traded a long look and a smile. Would like to see you again.

Dorey Park beauty (East End)

I was with a group at Dorey Park on Tuesday and you were with a friend and her daughter. You are a beautiful brunette with tattoos on your arms and legs. We shared several conversations and a wave. I left without getting your number but would really like to see you again. If you remember, let me know what group I was with so I know its you.

Three Women, All Very Pretty and Fit (Westover Hills)

You were on a hike together. I took your picture while shamelessly flirting. Happy to serve as your guide for future hikes. Tell me what we talked about.

Lady house flipper at lowes (Forest Hill)

Pretty, petite white lady I spoke with in the return lane. Tall wm here. Wish I had given you my card. I’m offering my services to help with your flips. 

Food Lion friend

I come into your job quite often and we kinda know each other’s work schedule.idk if it’s just me but it feels like we want to say what we feel but never do.you always smile when you see me and we always joke around when we can.you would always say something about my music. Idk if you would ever see this or even respond but I hope you do.if so tell me my work schedule so I know it’s you.

Macys south park (S Chesterfield)

Cute strawberry blonde that works at macys 

you are kinda short with a cute smile and a great looking body 

would like to find out more about you

Short haired blonde Chester Food Lion (Chester Food Lion)

I saw you in the Chester Food Lion Friday evening. You had short blonde hair and you were thin and pretty. I wanted to chat with you and thought about it as I left. Then I saw you leaving in a car. I know the color and make so use that when you reply so I know it’s you. You saw me too….. 

Cute girl at Cracker Barrel (Mechanicsville)

Cute girl at Cracker Barrel this morning (Wednesday) that i shared a smile with this on my way out. 

Would love to talk to you. 
I had a red shirt/backwards hat

LADY FORKLIFT DRIVER (PETERSBURG)

I shook hands with you this morning would love to buy you a drink.

what color pants were you wearing

Searching for Kimberly Walker

Trying to find Kimberly Walker who was originally from Aylett. We were long distance friends back in the 80’s and early 90’s. Just drifted apart and life went on. I spoke with you about 10 years ago out of the blue and you were happily married and doing well. Heard that your husband passed last year and would like to reconnect. Your Dad worked for the railroad.

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