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MAY 4
Ron Moody and the Centaurs will perform at 7 p.m. at Hanover Tavern, 13181 Hanover Courthouse Rd. The outdoor concert will feature savory BBQ, grilled foods, pasta salad and drink specials available for purchase, as well as a silent auction. Proceeds from Harmony in Hanover support Hanover Tavern as a historic, educational, community and cultural resource center. Tickets are $10 and children under 10 are free. For details, call 537-5050 or visit http://www.hanovertavern.org .
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Enjoy an evening of blues music with Darryl Ellyson and Laura Baron at 7 p.m. at The Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen, 2880 Mountain Rd. The concert is part of CACGA’s 2nd Stage Performance Series, which highlights a different musical genre on the first Friday of each month. Tickets are $10 in advance and $12 at the door. For details, call 261-ARTS or visit http://www.artsglenallen.com .
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The Henrico Theatre Company will perform “See How They Run” May 4-20 at The Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen, 2880 Mountain Rd. The farce by Philip King tells the story of two American actors, two maids and four clergymen. All shows begin at 8 p.m. except for Sunday matinees which are at 2:30 p.m. An additional performance will be on Saturday, May 19 at 2:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 for adults and $8 for seniors and students. For details, call Amy Perdue at 501-5859 or visit http://www.henricorecandparks.com .

MAY 5
The Asian American Society of Central Virginia will host the 15th annual Asian American Celebration “East Meets West: Celebrating Asian American Friendship” from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Greater Richmond Convention Center, 403 N. Third St. The event will feature a variety of ethnic Asian foods, cultural exhibits, entertainment, unique vendors, children’s activities and a parade, workshops and more. Admission is free. For details, call 245-4974 or visit http://www.aasocv.org .
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Mark Nizer will present an all-ages 3D Juggling Show at 2 p.m. at The Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen, 2880 Mountain Rd. Nizer combines original comedy, unique wit, world class juggling, movement and music into one stunning show. 3D glasses will be provided. Tickets are $12.50 and $10.50 for seniors. For details, call 261-ARTS or visit http://www.artsglenallen.com .
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Gallmeyer Farms will host its 8th annual Strawberry Fields Festival from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 3622 Darbytown Ct. in Varina. The event features fresh local strawberries and other spring vegetables, live local music, crafts vendors and local businesses, hay and pony rides, food and more. Coolers, chairs and dogs are welcome. Admission is free. For details, visit http://www.gallmeyerfarms.com .
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Walkerton Tavern, 2892 Mountain Rd., will hold its spring festival from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. There will be live music and dance performances, crafts, games, face painting, tours, food and more. Admission is free. For details, call 261-6898 or visit http://www.henricorecandparks.com .
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Karl Hepler will open for The Whitetop Mountaineers at 8 p.m. at the Shady Grove Coffeehouse, located at the Unitarian Universalist Community Church at 11105 Cauthorne Rd. The show features country singing, up-tempo old time fiddle, clawhammer banjo, bluegrass mandolin and guitar instrumentals, as well as high energy Appalachian dancing. Tickets are $12 in advance and $15 at the door; teens are admitted at half price and ages 12 and under are free. For details, call 323-4288 or visit http://www.shadygrovecoffeehouse.com .
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Any eighth grader at Fairfield Middle School, 5121 Nine Mile Rd., who passes all SOLs will get to go to Kings Dominion. To raise money, the school is hosting Super Saturday from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. The day will kick-off with a community yard sale and will also include a car wash, basketball tournament, a cake walk and international bake sale, tailgating, a talent show, live music and more. The event is open to the public. For details, call 328-4020.

MAY 6
Joe Enroughty & His Royal Virginians will perform at 7 p.m. at the Henrico Theatre, 305 E. Nine Mile Rd. Admission is free but registration is required. For details, call 328-4491.


Community

Weekend Top 10

Shrimp, barbecue and ice cream definitely go together this weekend in Henrico! The kids might even enjoy a tea party with Alice and the Mad Hatter. Other fun events for the family are Imagination Richmond and May Play Day. For all our top picks this weekend, click here! > Read more.

Indian flair

Children perform during the India Spring Fest, held April 27-28 at the Hindu Center in Glen Allen. The event featured traditional Indian food, shopping and entertainment for children and adults. > Read more.

Spirit of Habitat

Spirited Art Richmond held a painting class May 5 for Hanover Habitat for Humanity families to paint their own artwork as a final touch for their new homes. Among first-time homeowners painting The Klimt Circle tree (which doubles as a ‘family tree’) were (left to right) Janet Payne, Gwen Stockman of Hanover Habitat and Payne’s daughter, Ashley Payne. Spirited Art is located in Short Pump at West Broad Village. > Read more.

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Entertainment

Restaurant watch

Find out how your favorite dining establishments fared during their most recent inspections by the Virginia Department of Health. > Read more.

Wine, for the win

Popular Short Pump spot offers upscale comfort, flavors
The Wine Loft opened in West Broad Village in January 2010, offering a full bar with wine, beer, spirits and a kitchen with tapas-style snacks. It offers a seasonal patio area along Whittall Way. Its walk-in wine “humidor” in plain view from the bar offers more than 85 wines by the glass ($6-$65) and about 250 by the bottle ($28 and up), with some emphasis on Italian wines. Culinary trained chefs plus partnership with Culinard (Culinary program of Virginia College). > Read more.

Restaurant watch

Find out how your favorite dining establishments fared during their most recent inspections by the Virginia Department of Health. > Read more.

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