So here's a burning question: anyone know what sort of performing artist the dude that works at Premiere costumes is? I don't want to assume drag, but maybe so? He looks like he could easily be part of a dance troupe or something.  This is just me being nosey.

Good morning, RVA.

Do you know where I can find a place to do laundry near MCV? I'm looking for the nearest options to the intersections of 12th and East Broad.

Thanks.

Hello, all! I went to my free consultation at TLC and scheduled my Lasik surgery for April, but it occurred to me today that Virginia Eye Institute does the same procedure and possibly for less dollars. See, I'm a college student and while I had some money set aside for the Lasik surgery, I do not have enough set aside for the very high price that TLC gave me.

Here's what I'm looking for from you lovely Richmonders who love to help: Have you had Lasik done or know anyone who has? Where did they go? Tell me your experiences, good and bad!

Thanks! <3

Update: I have a Lipstock Lasik consultation next Monday. Wish me luck! Here's to saving some money!

Hey guys- it is obviously apartment season and a lot of us are looking. I've tried the usual routes: craigslist, the paper, riding by signs, googling rental companies, and I am going crazy visiting apts that are crappy and/or showing up only to have 15 other people start bidding wars over apts not even worth it. Why I put myself through this every year just to live on a few key streets I will never know:)

If anyone has a sublet or a friend of yours does, and you haven't posted it on craigslist yet, send me a private e-mail at ampt28@yahoo.com. You never know when somebody will get a job and need to get rid of their apt. I'm looking for a 1 bedroom or a cheaper 2 bedroom. I'm not looking to be super close to VCU, as I am not a student--more in the heart of the fan area, also don't want to be on the ground floor. Otherwise, I will consider everything else. I don't have pets and I am a non smoker (sometimes they specify these things).

Thanks!

Posting this to a couple of groups. I've been recently inspired to cosplay as Jace Beleren from M:tG for a con. Problem is, I don't have much sewing/crafting skill. Is there anyone in the local area who does this sort of thing, for relatively low cost? I know time and effort goes into these projects, as well as costs of materials, of course.. but I'm not wanting to pay out the nose for a costume I'll probably wear once, maybe twice.

Hi, our scheduled wedding officiant is unable to perform the ceremony due to health issues. Who can recommend an officiant for a non-religious ceremony on short notice? Our wedding is Saturday, June 25, 2011 right here in beautiful Richmond, Virginia.

I have a couple of questions for you, rva. my fiancee and i are getting married on october 29th of this year, and we fell in love with libby hill park for our ceremony site. the problem is, we called parks and rec and the park is already booked for our date. we can't change the date (reception is already scheduled @ gallery 5), and according to the person we spoke to, they can only allow one wedding per day for that park.

my questions:

1. when we were originally looking, we found another couple online who got married at libby hill. they specifically mentioned that because they were keeping their event under a certain amount of time, they were told by the city that they didn't need a permit. i'm wondering if anyone here had experience with this type of loophole. our wedding is going to have under 50 people attending and we are planning to have a pretty short ceremony- probably no longer than 30 minutes. we wouldn't be bringing in chairs or anything, just a few decorations. and, because we are same-sex, technically it isn't even a legal wedding. do we still need a permit? the person we spoke to on the phone was not very helpful with this issue.

2. can you think of any other public park type areas in the city that have an area similar tothis? what we specifically love is the built in seating (stone benches surrounding the fountain), the view, and the easy access from the street. oh, and the price- permit for a wedding in a park is $100.

of course, ideally i would love to talk to the couple that has already booked the park, because the last thing we'd want to do is show up there with no permit and get in the way of their celebration. but if they only planned on being there from, for example, 2-4, we could schedule for 5pm and never even see each other. so if you happen to know someone who is getting married october 29th at libby hill park, please pass my info along ;)

someone at work told me that one can get a tattoo with pet ashes mixed in with the ink. will any parlour do this, or is it not that common? does any place around here do that?

Ok so me and this girl are going to a show friday night at the landmark and want to get drinks afterwards. the show should end around 10:30. Are there any places in downtown richmond or VCU campus where we can go to sit down for a couple of drinks afterwards that stays open until 1 or later? I don't want to go to a dancing club, I just want a place where we can sit down and order some drinks. I know of capital ale house and kobe. any other place I'm missing?

Does anyone have recommendations for an HVAC contractor?  My A/C needs some loving from a professional.