The Bluemont in Fredericksburg Concert Series presents Mark Newton and Steve Thomas 7:30 p.m. Saturday, July 19, in Maury Stadium.
Newton and Thomas Bring Bluegrass to Fredericksburg
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Kickshaws Downtown Market Opens July 19
By Susan Larson
Kickshaws Downtown Market will open this weekend at 101 William St. in Fredericksburg. The small grocery store features organic, locally sourced, all-natural and gluten-free products.
Hours for opening weekend are 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Saturday, July 19, and 12 p.m. – 5 p.m. Sunday, July 20.
Downtown Traffic, Parking Impacted by Paving Work
Asphalt milling and paving will impact traffic and parking in downtown Fredericksburg July 21 – 25, 2014.
The work will begin in the 700 block of Princess Anne Street on Monday and finish later in the week on Charlotte Street. Areas affected include:
Scammers Targeting REC Members
By Susan Larson
Rappahannock Electric Cooperative (REC) is warning its members of scammers who have been calling to demand immediate payment for services.
“The scammers claim that electric service will be disconnected unless the bill is paid immediately,” said Maxie Rozell, REC’s manager of safety, security and risk management. “In addition, some have claimed there is a problem with the electric meter that could result in a fire if payment for replacement is not made immediately.”
Do We Value Our Historic Landscape?
An op-ed by the Historic Fredericksburg Foundation
Fredericksburg is a city steeped in history; more so than most. And, whether by design or fortunate circumstance, we are very privileged to have so much of that history preserved. It is a fundamental part of what makes this city so uniquely appealing to those who live, work, and play here.
Sandwich Invitational Kicks-Off Restaurant Week
By Susan Larson
Fredericksburg’s fourth annual Summer Restaurant Week will kick-off with a new event for 2014. Thirteen independently owned downtown restaurants will compete in the FXBG Sandwich Invitational from 6 – 8 p.m. on Thursday, July 31.
Fredericksburg Area Obituaries: July 12 – 18
This weekly listing of obituaries from Fredericksburg funeral homes for July 12 – 18, 2014, is published to honor those who have died, and to offer condolences to those who have lost a loved one.
Each name is hyper-linked, so you may click to the complete obituary.
Music, Cinema, Business Opportunities July 21 – 25
The Week Ahead in Fredericksburg, July 21 – 25, 2014. Click the hyperlinks for more details about the featured opportunities.
MONDAY, July 21
Music on the Steps presents “The Squirrel Hillbillies.” 7 – 8 p.m. Free.
Cinema on the Circle presents “Back to the Future.” 8 p.m. Free.
TUESDAY, July 22
Five Guys, Aladin, Pizza King Inspection Report
By Susan Larson
Rappahannock Area Health District (RAHD) officials inspected four Fredericksburg establishments July 4 – 21, 2014.
(Each restaurant name is hyper-linked so you can click to and read the full report.)
Pork Belly Sliders Made with Kölsch Beer
By Susan Larson
The Bavarian Chef Fredericksburg is one of 13 restaurants participating in the FXBG Sandwich Invitational on July 31 in Hurkamp Park.
The restaurant’s competition sandwich is a Krustenbraten Pretzel Slider.
Self Management vs. Time Management
A weekly column on Fredericksburg.Today by Linda Clevenger, Organization Direct.
Recently, I listened to a very wise man speak about Self Management vs. Time Management. My first thought was that this was a very odd topic for a minister. I was amazed at what he shared, and how he shared it, and I feel the need to share his insights with you. The concept is that we don’t need to learn better time management. Rather, we need to learn better self-management.
Orion Sushi Bar & Ultra Lounge Closes
By Susan Larson
Ryan Bullock, owner of The Orion Sushi Bar & Ultra Lounge, announced on Facebook he has closed his restaurant as of Saturday, July 19, 2014.
Bullock has lived in the Fredericksburg area his entire life and moved into the city in 2012 to run for mayor. He opened The Orion at 318 William St. last summer. Following is what he wrote on Facebook about his decision.
Drive By Gem: 1308 Caroline Street
By Susan Larson
The home at 1308 Caroline St. is lovely. The front porch with white rocking chairs, a swing, plants, flowers and wind chimes is inviting. But there is much more than first meets the eye.
Riverfront Park Concept Design Review Set
By Susan Larson
Fredericksburg’s Architectural Review Board will hold a supplementary meeting Monday, Aug. 4, to review the recently released concept design for Riverfront Park.
The meeting will begin at 7 p.m. in Council Chambers at City Hall, 715 Princess Anne St. The public is welcome to attend, but there will be no opportunity for public comment, the meeting notice said.
Three Tutoring Myths
A bi-weekly column on Fredericksburg.Today by Elizabeth Colon, Above Grade Level Fredericksburg and Northern Virginia
A friend of mine recently expressed some concern about tutoring. She told me that there are “myths” associated with it. This came as a surprise to me — I guess I had just thought people either were or were not interested, but that they had the information to make the decision. I was clearly very WRONG!
Fredericksburg Agricultural Fair
By Susan Larson
The 276th Fredericksburg Agricultural Fair will be held Friday, July 25, through Sunday, Aug. 3, 2014 at the Fredericksburg Fairgrounds, 2400 Airport Ave.
Hours are 5 –10 p.m. Monday through Friday; 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturdays and noon to 10 p.m. Sundays.
Admission is $8 for ages 4 – 54 and $6 for those 55 and older. Children 3 and younger are admitted free. July 29 is Three for Tuesday — admission is $3.
Name Capital Ale’s Sandwich Invitational Entry
By Susan Larson
Capital Ale House Fredericksburg Sous Chef Sean Patrick Duffie has his recipe ready for the July 31 FXBG Sandwich Invitational, but the sandwich doesn’t yet have a name. He’s open to suggestions.
The sandwich is a play on the restaurant’s successful Salmon and lox combination, Duffie said. “I wanted to make a nice, lite, colorful summer sandwich,” he said.
Fredericksburg Obituaries, July 19 – 25
This weekly listing of obituaries from Fredericksburg funeral homes for July 19 – 25, 2014, is published to honor those who have died, and to offer condolences to those who have lost a loved one.
Each name is hyper-linked, so you may click to the complete obituary.
Heritage Becomes Pappagallo Fine Gifts and Imports
By Susan Larson
Suzanne Metzger had been working as a senior business analyst at Geico in Stafford for 15 years and was ready for a change when an opportunity presented itself. The owner of Heritage Gifts and Imports was selling. Metzger bought the store’s inventory and changed the name to Pappagallo Fine Gifts and Imports. The shop is located at 300 William St., across from Hyperion Espresso.
New Works by Ed King Featured at Art First
By Casey Alan Shaw
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