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Urban Acres launches building campaign

Urban Acres has leased a space on Beckley at Greenbriar, not far frOm Methodist hospital, with plans for a café and “urban farmstead” that would include an aquaponic system, a chicken coop, beehives and a garden. Renovating the former service station, building a kitchen and outdoor seating area, and creating all of the farm-related stuff is expected to cost about $30,000. That’s why Urban Acres, the locally owned grocer that specializes in local organic food, last month launched a Kickstarter campaign. The campaign ends Aug. 5, and kind of like with public radio, there are premiums for donating. Search “Urban Acres” at kickstarter.com.

IndieGenius closes, more on deck for Make + Made

IndieGenius owner Julie McCullough announced last month that she is closing the retail shop to focus on design work and teaching classes at her other business, Make + Made.

“As much as I have loved being a part of the retail community and working with local artisans and vintage vendors, my heart belongs to my creative side,” McCullough writes. “I am meant for making things and organizing events.” She says she expects to host pop-up shop events and offer “more extensive, higher level workshops at Make.” She also plans to continue to produce the Urban Street Bazaar and annual fashion show The Pin Show. Besides that, McCullough says, she also will continue her work as a custom upholsterer and fashion designer.

Inforzato’s closes, Zoli’s opens, Jonathon’s expands

Jill Inforzato and Roger Simpson have decided to close their Inforzato’s Italian Cafe after nearly five years in business on West Davis at Elsbeth. “We woke up on Sunday and said we just couldn’t go on,” Inforzato writes. “At close to 62, the thought of another lease is too much of a commitment.” The restaurant opened originally as Hula Hotties, specializing in