These November 2014 events at the University of Mary Washington (UMW) are open to the public. Unless otherwise noted, events are held at 1301 College Ave., Fredericksburg. This list was prepared by the UMW Office of Media and Public Relations.
Monday, December 1 Lecture, Mysterium Humanum: Wilderness Lecture Series, by UMW Provost Jonathan Levin; Trinkle Hall, Room 204; 3-4:15 p.m.; free; [email protected] or (540) 654-1023.
Thursday, December 4 Celebration, Kwanzaa, featuring the activities, rituals and food of Kwanzaa; co-sponsored by the Black Student Association; a Cultural Awareness Series event; Seacobeck Hall, Faculty/Staff Dining room; 6 p.m.; free; (540) 654-1044.
Thursday, December 4 Concert, UMW Philharmonic Holiday POPS-Home for the Holidays; George Washington Hall, Dodd Auditorium; 7:30 p.m.; $10; purchase tickets at philharmonic.umw.edu; (540) 654-1324.
Friday, December 5 Concert, UMW Philharmonic Holiday POPS-Home for the Holidays; George Washington Hall, Dodd Auditorium; 7:30 p.m.; $10; purchase tickets at philharmonic.umw.edu; (540) 654-1324.
Saturday, December 6 Workshop, Deck the Halls 2014, with floral consultant Jan Williams; workshop discusses how to craft unique decorations from local evergreens and flora and includes breakfast; George Washington Hall, Dodd Auditorium; 9:30 a.m. – noon; $25 or $20 for Friends of the James Monroe Museum; reservations required at (540) 654-1123 or [email protected].
Saturday, December 6 Event, Sing-A-Long-The Sound of Music; George Washington Hall, Dodd Auditorium; 2 p.m.; $20 adults, $15 children & with UMW ID; (540) 654-1111.
Saturday, December 6 Event, “A Monroe Christmas” Holiday Open House, includes refreshments; James Monroe Museum, 908 Charles St.; 3-5:30 p.m.; free; (540) 654-1123.
Saturday, December 6 Event, Sing-A-Long-The Sound of Music; George Washington Hall, Dodd Auditorium; 7 p.m.; $20 adults, $15 children & with UMW ID; (540)-654-1111.
Tuesday, December 9 Workshop, Preschool Palette: The Museum, introduces children ages 2-5 to art and art museums through developmentally appropriate activities; Gari Melchers Home and Studio at Belmont, 224 Washington St., Falmouth; 10-11 a.m.; $10 or $8 for members of Friends of Belmont; classes limited to 12 children; (540) 654-1851.
Thursday, December 11 Workshop, Preschool Palette: The Museum, introduces children ages 2-5 to art and art museums through developmentally appropriate activities; Gari Melchers Home and Studio at Belmont, 224 Washington St., Falmouth; 10-11 a.m.; $10 or $8 for members of Friends of Belmont; classes limited to 12 children; (540) 654-1851.
Friday, December 12 Workshop, Preschool Palette: The Museum, introduces children ages 2-5 to art and art museums through developmentally appropriate activities; Gari Melchers Home and Studio at Belmont, 224 Washington St., Falmouth; 10-11 a.m.; $10 or $8 for members of Friends of Belmont; classes limited to 12 children; (540) 654-1851.
Sunday, December 28 Tour, Woodland Hikes, by Virginia Master Naturalists,covering a mile of trails in woodlands and fields; Gari Melchers Home and Studio at Belmont, 224 Washington St., Falmouth; 2 p.m.; free; (540) 654-1839.
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