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West Ends Best Online is the website devoted to covering the people, the places, the businesses, and everything else that make the West End a great place to live, work, and play. We are proud of West End's Best Magazine, and want to make sure it continues to reach the people who live and shop in the West End. If you would like copies of West Ends Best Magazine to distribute to your employees or your customers, please just let us know. We look forward to hearing from you. Whether it’s to inquire about advertising, to give us a story idea, or any feedback, please do not hesitate to contact us.

 
 
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Upcoming Events *

MAY 8, 15, 22, 29 • JUNE 12, 19, & 26 - Friday Cheers Brown’s Island • 6-9:30pm www.venturerichmond.com (804) 332-3976.

MAY 14, 21, & 28 • JUNE 4, 11, 18, 25 - Groovin’ in the Garden Lewis Ginter Gates open at 5:30 p.m. Concerts start at 6 p.m. The popular concert series returns on Thursday evening. Food and beverage available. No coolers please. Rain or shine. www.lewisginter.org.

May-JUNE - Innsbrook Afterhours May 14–ZZ Top • May 20–Jason Aldean May 23–Elliott Yamin • May 27–Little Feat and Tea Leaf Green • June 2–Willie Nelson June 6–Dark Star Orchestra • June 10–Blues Traveler and eddie from ohio • July 8–Bob Weir & RatDog and moe. www.innsbrookafterhours.com.

MAY 15 Dooley Noted Society Benefit Crossroads Art Center • 6-9 pm Enjoy Maymont-focused art and support the Dooley Noted Society, Maymont and the featured artists. (804) 358.7166 ext. 310.

MAY 15-16 - Dominion Riverrock Richmond’s newest event blending music, sports, interactive opportunities and environmental stewardship, will debut on Brown’s Island. www.venturerichmond.com

MAY 15, JUNE 18 - 3rd Thursdays Virginia Museum of Fine Arts www.vmfa.state.va.us

MAY 22-23 - The Organization of Virginia Homeschoolers 2009 Conference and Resource Fair Science Museum of Virginia Speaker sessions, panel discussions, used curriculum fair,and vendor hall including Scholastic Book Fair. www.vahomeschoolers.org/conference

MAY 25 - Memorial Day Wine & Cheese Pairing James River Cellars • 11am-5pm Learn the basics of putting together our award-winning wines with specialty cheeses to enhance the flavors of both. Fee: $10.00/person (includes tasting, cheese and wine glass) www.jamesrivercellars.com

MAY 30 - Primrose School Power Kids Triathlon www.richmondmultisports.com.

MAY 30 - Beer, Bourbon & BBQ Festival Richmond International Raceway Complex.

MAY 30 - Soap Box Derby Richmond International Raceway Complex.

MAY 31 - HH Hunt Power Sprint Triathlon www.richmondmultisports.com

MAY 31 - K95 Pontiac-GMC Countryfest 2009 Innsbrook Pavilion Tickets: $17.50 in advance or $20 at the gate. Featuring Darius Rucker, Jo Dee Messina, Jamey Johnson. Gates open at 3pm. www.k95country.com

JUNE 4, 11, 18 & 25 • JULY 2 & 9 - Summer Concert Series Short Pump Town Center • 6-8pm Families are invited to enjoy free live music performed by local bands, great food, prizes and of course, fabulous shopping!www.shortpumpmall.com

JUNE 5 - First Fridays Artwalk Rain or shine, generally between the hours of 6-10pm (check with individual venues), and currently features almost 30 diverse art galleries, cultural sites, shops, and restaurants. www.firstfridaysrichmond.com.

JUNE 12, JULY 3 - Target $1 Family Nights The Children’s Museum of Richmond Admission to CMoR will be offered for $1 per person from 5-7pm. Activities will include face-painting, story time, and moon bounce. www.c-mor.org

JUNE 12 - 7th Annual Moonlight Magic To Benefit The Vcu Massey Cancer Center James River Cellars • 6:30-10pm Enjoy wine, food, music and dancing. Ticket prices are $30/person in advance and $40/person at the door. www.massey.vcu.edu/moonlight.

JUNE 12-14 - Special Olympics Summer Games More than 1,200 Special Olympics Virginia athletes from across the state will go for the gold in powerlifting, track & field, tennis, softball, swimming and bowling. www.specialolympicsva.org

JUNE 12 - Paws in the Park 2009 Innsbrook Picnic Area • 9am-4pm Admission Fee: $5.00 Day full of events for families and their dogs. 804.254.0800 • www.aarf.org

JUNE 13 - Saxon Shoes’ Stroller Stories Saxon Shoes Kids Department at Short Pump Town Center. Join WWBT’s Sabrina Squire for story time. Each child receives a coupon for a FREE lunch from Chick-fil-A. 804.285.3473 • www.saxonshoes.com.

JUNE 14 - Celtic Woman Landmark Theater www.ticketmaster.com.

JUNE 20 - AACA Car Show Richmond International Raceway Complex

JUNE 20 - Richmond Vegetarian Festival Azalea Gardens at Bryan Park • 12-6pm Local restaurants will offer delicious vegetarian food, a wide variety of arts, crafts, various health-related and animal-friendly products and services, and live entertainment. (804) 672.1457.

JUNE 26 - USAC Sprint Car Series Richmond International Raceway www.rir.com.

JUNE 27 - SunTrust Indy Challenge Richmond International Raceway www.rir.com.

JULY 10-12 - South African Food & Wine Festival Grayhaven Winery Introducing visitors to the unique culture, cuisine, wine and music of South Africa. Adult festival tickets include a souvenir Grayhaven wine glass to keep and unlimited tastings of all the South African & Grayhaven wines plus tastings of the special festival Sangrias. www.southafricanfoodfest.com.

* More events can be found at: www.flavorcalendar.com

 
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