SOJ Market teams with the Patrick Henry Charter School for Winter Market

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T’is the season, and this weekend marks the final shopping day of the year at the South of the James Farmers Market at Forest Hill Park.

But there’s no need to worry about stretching the leftover Christmas goose till spring, the SOJ Market isn’t going away. Instead, SOJ will jingle all the way up Semmes Avenue to the Patrick Henry School of Science and Arts (3411 Semmes Ave, Richmond VA 23225) for the South of the James Winter Market.

From Dec. 10 through April 28, 10 a.m. to noon, the SOJ Winter Market brings its European-style farmers market to the grounds of Virginia’s first elementary charter school, again offering a wide selection of produce, locally produced artisan meats, cheeses, wines and prepared foods, as well as a broad selection of Virginia artists and artisans.

In the tradition of our producer-only South of the James Market, the SOJ Winter Market also gives shoppers peace of mind of knowing that the food they buy and eat comes straight from the source.

Karen Atkinson
The Market Umbrella
http://www.sojmarket.com
themarketumbrella@gmail.com

Winter SOJ Market Begins Dec 10th

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There’s one more SOJ market in Forest Hill Park and then on December 10th we move down the street to our winter market location on the playground of the Patrick Henry School of Science and Arts. (3411 Semmes Ave, Richmond VA 23225)

In the tradition of our producer only South of the James Market and because of high demand from local consumers for the producer-only market, our Winter Market this season will be producer-only as well. We appreciate all the positive feedback we’ve received from both customers and vendors on this decision.

Below are the vendors who have already committed to Season 3 of our Winter Market. We are excited to have their quality local products at the market!

South of the James Winter Market
Saturdays, December 10 – April 28
10 AM – 12 Noon

Alfredo’s Honey Local raw honey – liquid, creamed (cinnamon, almond & plain), comb honey, small gift jars, pollen, beeswax candles, orange marmalade
Amelia Soap & Herb Co Home of fine shea butter & goats milk soaps. Herbal products
Ault’s Family Farm Pasture raised poultry and pork, grassfed lamb, eggs from pasture raised laying hens.
Barham Seafood Your local seafood merchant. We provide the freshest local seafood possible.
Deer Run Farm of Amelia Grass-fed/finished beef, pastured poultry, eggs from free-roaming hens
Grammy O’s Sticky Buns Authentic Pennsylvania Dutch Sticky Buns & Breakfast cookies.
Grayhaven Winery Grayhaven is a family owned and operated farm winery located in Gum spring, VA (Goochland County).
Handmades by Linda Handmade sterling silver, gold-filled and copper jewelry with semi-precious stones, pearls, crystals and glass with miscellaneous handmade/hand beaded accessories.
Night Sky Farm Artisanal goat and cow cheeses. Goat milk soap and bath products, laundry soap, CSA (seasonal)
Norwood Cottage Bakery Artisan breads and other freshly-baked goods
Pizza Tonight Bringing you artisan pizza dough, sauces, mozzarella and bundled packets along with our wood fired pizzas made in our portable wood fired pizza oven.  Locally-sourced products and produce. Richmond’s first portable wood fired pizza!
Pure Light Candle Company Natural soy wax candles
Simply Savory  Simply Savory is about from scratch cooking and seasonal offerings. We are wary of fussy and pretentious, but will occasionally utilize exceptional ingredients that may not be familiar to everyone. Simply Savory is all about good things to eat.
Tropical Safari Café Egg rolls, tofu and noodles
Upcycled Designs Wool sweaters, recycled by shrinking to “felt” then “upcycled” into one of a kind hats and accessories

The Virginia Street Gallery Brings Broad Street Arts to the Shockoe Design District

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Design meets art on Virginia Street in historic Shockoe Slip with the opening of The Virginia Street Gallery, downtown Richmond’s premier showcase artist collective. Bringing the best of the Downtown Arts District and Richmond’s art galleries to the new Shockoe Design District, the Virginia Street Gallery represents a collaboration between two of Richmond’s vanguard creative communities.

The Virginia Street Gallery brings together more than 50 artists and galleries, many more commonly associated with the Richmond Arts District on Broad Street. Included are satellite locations presented by Quirk, Ghostprint and Eric Schindler galleries, as well as many of the locally and nationally-acclaimed artists whose works they exhibit like Thomas Van Auken, Bob Scott, Adam Goldsmith, Peter Fowler and Annegret A. Massey. Also lending their strong presence to the Virginia Street Gallery are many of Richmond’s established ceramics and sculpture artists who make their home at the Visual Arts Center of Richmond, including instructor Jeff Vick.

With its mix of fine arts and curated gallery offerings, the Virginia Street Gallery represents a first for Richmond’s Shockoe area, showcasing contemporary elegance in fine arts, clothing, jewelry, furniture, quirky gifts and items for the home in an evolving space that is a short walk from the historic Kanawha Canal.

In addition to the Virginia Street Gallery, the Shockoe Design District is home to many preeminent Richmond names in home design and personal apparel, including These Four Walls, LaDifference, Ten Thousand Villages, Ledbury and many, many more retailers, restaurants and shops.

The Virginia Street Gallery is open Thursday through Saturday 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The gallery also is open by appointments and for special events.

For more information call:
Karen Atkinson
(804) 513-3100
themarketumbrella@gmail.com

Virginia Street Gallery to Open on Shockoe Design Day

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Beginning this Saturday, November 5th, The Market Umbrella’s Virginia Street Gallery, an artist and artisan collective, will open its doors on Virginia Street in Richmond’s Shockoe Slip. The opening of this new gallery will coincide with Shockoe Design Day, a family friendly celebration of good food, good music, good deals and great style in the Shockoe Design District.

Join us at the Virginia Street Gallery on November 5th from noon – 8 PM at 114 Virginia Street, Richmond VA 23219

Activities during Shockoe Design Day (Download Poster):

Virginia Street Gallery
12 – 4 PM Showcasing unique design and crafts
4 – 6 PM Wine Tasting

Ten Thousand Villages
A non-profit Fair Trade retailer
Grand Opening of 14th Street Store
11 AM Story Time for Kids
2 – 3 PM Presentation “What is Fair Trade?”
4 PM Design Time: Create Your Own!
6 – 8 PM International Sounds, Fair Trade Wine

Ledbury
Custom Shirtmakers
Grand Opening of 14th St. Showroom
12 – 6 PM “Menswear in RVA” Showcase of local menswear design
6 – 8 PM Beer Tasting

LaDifference
International Home Furnishings
10 AM – 8 PM Door Prizes, Raffles & Special Discounts
12 – 6 PM “Designer Chats” with 4 local designers about color, style, budgets and eco-friendly design

These Four Walls
Global Home Furnishings
12 – 8 PM Food, cider, handmade works by international and regional furniture designers plus live music

Best Life Photography
10 AM – 8 PM – “I love RVA” photobooth

Gallery A
12 – 8 PM Art “For” Richmond sale

Venture Richmond

The Virginia Street Gallery is still accepting applications from local artists. Download the application for more information.

The Market Umbrella operates European Style markets in the Richmond, Virginia area including the popular South of the James Market in Forest Hill Park. The markets provide the community with quality local, home-made, home-grown and hand-made products, encouraging people to buy local and support farmers and artisans.

 

The Virginia Street Gallery to Open in Shockoe Design District

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Beginning this November, the Virginia Street Gallery, an artist and artisan collective, will open its doors on Virginia Street in Richmond’s tony Shockoe Slip. In addition, the gallery’s annex location, overlooking the Canal Walk’s scenic turning basin, will provide vending opportunities for food and craft vendors as well as many talented musicians.

The opening of this new gallery collective will coincide with a major marketing initiative by business owners and by Venture Richmond to rebrand Shockoe Slip. The Shockoe Design District already has been promoted in the op-ed pages of The Richmond Times-Dispatch. On Nov. 5 the district will welcome the public with a grand opening launch party with live music, free food and other promotional events. The Market Umbrella and the Virginia Street Gallery Gallery — and you — will be an integral part of this event, as well as in defining the success of the Shockoe Design District.