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Uptown Alley
Serving Richmond for Over 50 Years
“Spares” No Expense in Entertainment By Diane Dallmeyer
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ince it opened last December, it’s been a challenge to “strike” up a parking space at Uptown Alley, the huge complex behind Commonwealth Centre off Hull Street Road. Families
across the county have discovered this prototype entertainment center with its unique offerings for patrons of all ages. Designed to be an upscale venue featuring the Rotunda (which is adult-only during the evenings) with its private bowling lanes, bil-
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SCHOOL OF DANCE
Stop Dreaming It. Start Dancing It.
bar, party rooms, DJ space and dance floor, the 57,000 square
foot facility delivers the “wow” factor with “world-class food, stellar service and entertainment” that developer Steven Uphoff promised prior to its opening. The building features stone walls, atmospheric lighting, huge TV screens, lounge-type seating and a full-service restaurant, conveying a luxury seldom seen in Chesterfield eateries and unique among bowling and billiard venues in the area, fulfilling the goal of the managing partners.
Summer Camps Offered for Ages 3 - 11
“I want Uptown Alley to be known as a place with a great restau-
explore ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop, & musical theater
rant and bar that happens to have bowling and games,” states General
* Note: Not all camps are offered at all locations *
Manger Jimmy Cabanban. Ninety-five percent of the menu in the Red
Don’t miss out on our 6-week summer class session...
Embers Bar & Grill is made from scratch and includes favorites such
offeriNg creative movemeNt, preballet, ballet, tap, jazz, lyrical, hip hop, musical theater & irish
as pizza, BBQ, burgers, hand-crafted sandwiches, specialty salads and
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the offering and food can be delivered right to your bowling lane. An
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60 video and prize games and sports theatre.
For more information about all this Summer fun, visit jemsone.com 2021-C Huguenot Rd. Richmond, VA 23235 Ph: (804) 272-2108
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outdoor patio seating 125 will be a favorite gathering spot for taking advantage of the warm weather. Kids are sure to be entertained by the
Ages 6 and up
6915 Chital Dr. Midlothian, VA 23112 Ph: (804) 739-7600
desserts. Twenty-four beers on draft and inventive cocktails round out
10402 Leadbetter Rd Ashland, VA 23005 Ph: (804) 368-0235
“Chesterfield County has been dying for this type of entertainment venue,” states Cabanban. And Chesterfield is responding with enthusiasm. Check uptownalleyrichmond.com for a calendar of special events and live entertainment. n 6101 Brad McNeer Pkwy., Midlothian, VA 23112 (804) 744-1077 | www.uptownalleyrichmond.com 15