Best Arts Event
Readers' Pick
First Place: Arts in the Park (HAll of Fame Winner) and SPARC Live Art
Arts in the Park
Byrd Park, 1301 Blanton Ave.
358-2711
richmondartsinthepark.com
SPARC Live Art
2106-A. N. Hamilton St.
353-3393
sparconline.org
Second Place: First Fridays
Third Place: InLight Richmond
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Best Arts Event 2
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| Apr 26, 2011
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