Let’s take a look back into our experience during artoberVA. What is artoberVA? Every October, CultureWorks presents events, exhibits, collaborations, and any arts or culture in the Richmond area for the entire month. If you love art, then the month of October in Richmond is a special month for you. As a company, we were able to participate in a couple of ways. The first thing we were able to do was hang an extraordinary piece painted by Matt Lively, who did an incredible job. This piece was purchased by our owner, Hugh Joyce, during an auction that benefited the Cure Alzheimer’s Fund. Drop by our office anytime to check it out. We would love to have you and maybe you can get a picture with the bow tie man himself, Hugh Joyce.

Lastly, we were able to collaborate with RVA Coffee Stain created by Doug Orleski. RVA Coffee Stain is a cartoon strip and blog that has been featured in Style Weekly, ABC 8 News’, and more. Doug has a tradition where he leaves random pieces of art around Richmond and post on his social media where they are located and if you find it you are able to keep it. We thought that was cool, so we partnered with him to leave 4 pieces at 4 different locations on October 14th, 2017. The art abandonment that day was a complete success. With the art pieces, we even threw in a couple of James River Air swag for the people who found the pieces. Congratulations to all the people who found the art abandonment’s!

We are excited for artoberVA next year. It’s good to come together to celebrate art and culture in Richmond. Thanks to Matt Lively and RVA Coffee Stain for celebrating artoberVA with us. Remember if you ever need James River Air we are hear for you!

Hugh Let The Dogs Out

We always have a blast working with the Richmond SPCA, but we especially have a good time when we can shoot a commercial showing off some of the best dogs and cats.

But what good is it when no one else knows? So we decided to give everyone an exclusive look behind the scenes of our latest fall promotion commercial shoot “Hugh Let The Dogs Out.”

Hugh and others viewing the recorded shot.

On set recording with Richmond SPCA cat.

Director preparing for the shoot.

Getting ready for the shoot.

Snapchat!

Ted Linhart, Hugh Joyce, and The Official Mascot of the Richmond SPCA

Dogs ready for action.

You helped us raise over $5,000 for the Richmond SPCA!

Last month, we ran a campaign on our Facebook page.  One like for James River Air = $1 donation to the Richmond SPCA.  Photos of artists’ work from the Plein Air Richmond event = $5 donation to the Richmond SPCA.

We were very happy with the results!  We received 4,885 new likes ($4,885) and there were 88 ($440) photos posted.  We rounded up our donation to $5,000 for the likes bringing the total raised to $5,440!

Thank you everyone for helping us support the Richmond SPCA and all the great work they do here in Richmond!

Unwrap a Richmond Tradition, December 12-13!

Board the James River Air Conditioning trolley as you tour homes during the 2015 Fan District Association Holiday House Tour.

The tour takes place December 12th and 13th from 1 PM – 6 PM.  Tickets are $25 in advance or $30 on the day of the event.  Purchase tickets online or at the below locations.

Retail Ticket Locations for Advance Tickets

Advance in-person ticket sales will be available at the following retail locations will be available for $25 per ticket; these tickets are now on sale.  Cash or checks only, except at the Martin’s Food Market locations (which will accept credit cards).  Advance ticket sales end at the close of business on Friday, December 11th.

Strawberry Fields, 423 N Strawberry Street

Shops at 5807 Patterson Avenue, 5807 Patterson Avenue

Black Swan Books, 2601 W Main Street

Tweed, 11743 W Broad Street

Martin’s Food Market Locations:

• The Village, 7035 Three Chopt Road
• Carytown, 3522 W Cary Street
• Stratford Hills, 7045 Forest Hill Ave
• Westpark, 9645 W Broad Street
• Chesterfield Town Center, 11361 Midlothian Turnpike, across from Chesterfield Town Center

Day of Tour Ticket Sales

Day of Tour tickets are $30 per ticket.

Tickets will be sold during tour hours at the following locations:

Retreat Doctors’ Hospital, 2621 Grove Avenue

Greenfield Residences at Monument Avenue, 501 N Allen Avenue

Strawberry Fields Flowers and Finds, 423 Strawberry Street

Martin’s Food Market Locations:

• The Village, 7035 Three Chopt Road
• Carytown, 3522 W Cary Street
• Stratford Hills, 7045 Forest Hill Ave
• Westpark, 9645 W Broad Street
• Chesterfield Town Center, 11361 Midlothian Turnpike, across from Chesterfield Town Center

James River Air is proud to once again be a collection center for Toys for Tots.  Bring your new, unwrapped toys to our office at 1905 Westmoreland St, Richmond, VA 23230.

Pictured below is Hugh Joyce along with our Warehouse Manager, Staff Sergeant Ian Dilmore.  Ian is an enlisted United States Marine.

James River Air Conditioning salutes all the brave men and women that have fought to protect our country!  We’re proud to have a number of veterans on our staff, and appreciate all that they’ve done for us.  Please join us in wishing all veterans a Happy Veterans Day!