Because guitarists can’t just have one instrument.
The guitar sherpas: Picker’s Supply celebrates 50 years
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Stories cast in bronze: Exhibit explores women’s history through collars
Stories of 23 American women told in bronze collars.
Heavenleigh music: Young teen’s musical journey grounded in reality
Spotsylvania student learning the music-industry ropes while searching for balance.
The top 5 Free Time stories of 2025
From pinball to painting, the inaugural year of the Free Press’s arts and entertainment newsletter was full of passions, projects, pursuits.
First Day Hikes start the year off on right foot
Explore the outdoors with ranger-led hikes and special activities.
Connecting over creativity: Community Canvas brings art to underserved populations
What began as a way to keep kids entertained is now a collaborative art program for adults.
All about the framing: Meyer paints a picture of artists’ intent
Inside fine art gallery, the stories are just as valuable as the artwork.
Symphony orchestra launches fifth season with Flights of Fancy
Season opener to double as a recording session for FSO’s first album.
Betty Jean Powell
Betty Jean Powell, lovingly known as “Momma Betty” to all and “Gaga,” to close family and friends, resided in Fredericksburg, Virginia, until she entered into eternal rest on Friday, October 3, 2025, at 3:27 a.m. She was 81 years old. Born to a large and loving...
City arts commission celebrates 10 years of public art with new installations
Three new sculptures are being installed this month throughout the city.
Fredericksburg festival showcases authors who don’t play by the book when it comes to publishing
The Fredericksburg Independent Book Festival returns to Riverfront Park on Saturday.
Building a culture: Parrish bubbling with anticipation ahead of first Fermentation Fest
Pickles, beer, kimchi and kombucha highlight new festival.
Rappahannock Whalers chart a course to keep maritime music alive
Hear local group share their love of sea shanties, history at Rising Sun Tavern.
On the record: Ponshop exhibit remixes vinyl
Old records get new life as canvases for local artists.
The best medicine? Let us prescribe a healthy dose of local laughs.
Locally run and produced comedy shows are on the rise.
Master of Chaos: A million dots of color and one big dream
Artist Kody Goudie’s labor of love is also a lesson in patience.
Fredericksburg woman’s artwork chosen for Kennedy Center exhibit
Two of Sophia Pineda’s sumi-e watercolors on rice paper are part of Access/VSA show.
Star-spangled celebrations: Your guide to a fabulous Fourth of July in the Fredericksburg region
From Stafford to Caroline and points in-between, a full list of festivities on and about the Fourth.
Robbie Reeves
Robbie Reeves, 33, passed away peacefully after a brief battle with pancreatic cancer on May 25, 2025, at his home, surrounded by the love of his family. Born in Honolulu, Hawaii, in 1991 while his father served in the Navy, Robbie lived a life rich in experience,...
GWRC establishes new committee for focus on rural transportation
Caroline and King George counties to receive increased attention for planning projects starting later this year.
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