On September 1, 2020, the Riverside BIA got together with local BIPOC artists, the STEPS Initiative, RBC, and community members to launch the ‘Humans of Riverside’ story telling series a part of the iheART Mainstreet Art Challenge. Learn more and check out the stories and the art!
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THANK YOU: Riverside Eats Virtually!
‘Riverside Eats’ marked a milestone as the Riverside BIA’s first virtual event! The event did double duty of showcasing some of the incredible restaurants and chefs right here in Riverside, while raising money for an amazing local cause! Thank you to our fantastic event production team and our fabulous audience! Check out this post to learn more, see the event recording and all the fun videos!
Humans of Riverside: OMAR’s Story
Omar Barakzay is the business owner of Pizzaiolo in Riverside and he has a story to share about FAMILY. Read his story as part of the “Humans of Riverside: Giving Voice and Making Space for BIPOC” and featured as part of the STEPS Mainstreet Art Challenge in Riverside BIA.
Humans of Riverside: ROHIT’s Story
Rohit Wadhawan is the business owner of the Indian Spice Room, a new business in Riverside, and he has a story to tell about PERSEVERANCE. Read his story as part of the “Humans of Riverside: Giving Voice and Making Space for BIPOC” and featured as part of the STEPS Mainstreet Art Challenge in Riverside BIA.
Everyone Knows Riverside’s George The Barber
For more than 55 years, the Broadview Beauty Parlour has been the delighted onlooker to the transformation of the Riverside neighborhood – from its transformation from a working-class, industrial hood to a trendy locale. George Iliadis, the seasoned barber of Riverside, has seen the tremendous growth firsthand.