Update: January 2, 2016: This event has been cancelled.
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Oct. 11 – Dancing with the Fredericksburg Stars
The second annual Dancing with the Fredericksburg Stars will be held at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 11, at Dodd Auditorium on the University of Mary Washington (UMW) campus.
Nov. 8 – Jazz 4 Justice
The University of Mary Washington Jazz Ensemble will play a benefit concert on Saturday, Nov. 8, followed by an informal jam session open to all musicians in the audience.
Net proceeds from the event, called Jazz 4 Justice©, will benefit the UMW Jazz Ensemble and Rappahannock Legal Services, an area nonprofit that provides civil legal assistance. The concert begins at 7:30 p.m. in Dodd Auditorium on UMW’s main Fredericksburg campus.
Oct. 11 – On the Road to Remember
The CUE Center for Missing Persons will stop in Fredericksburg on October 11 as part of their 11th Annual “On the Road to Remember” missing persons tour. The group will host a rally from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. in the Business Park Complex, 4107 Plank Rd., to highlight missing persons cases. More Information
Nov. 8 & 9 – Downtown Holiday Open House
Downtown Fredericksburg’s annual Holiday Open House is scheduled Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 8 and 9, 2014. This annual tradition features shopping specials, lights, music, decorations and, of course, Santa. It will also be the launch of the Holiday Gift Card program, Window Wonderland and Selfie Elfie. Click the red hyperlinks for more information.
Oct. 25 – Fall Colors Float
Photo courtesy of Friends of the Rappahannock
Linda Warshaw’s New Book Cartoons the World of Carriage Driving
Local artist and equestrian Linda Warshaw has published a new book.
States of Consciousness: An Exhibit by Charles Riley
Charles Riley discusses his October show at Art First Gallery.
Sweets on Caroline Brings Specialty Confections to Fredericksburg
The owners of Taste Oil, Vinegar, Spice are now offering specialty confections right next door at Sweets on Caroline.
Nov. 9 – Rappahannock
“Rappahannock” will be shown in the University of Mary Washington’s Dodd Auditorium at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 9, 2014. The free event is hosted by Friends of the Rappahannock. Dodd Auditorium is located in George Washington Hall on the main campus of UMW at 1301 College Ave.
Fredericksburg Sketches: New Works by Casey Alan Shaw
“Fredericksburg Sketches: New Works by Casey Alan Shaw,” opens Tuesday, Nov. 4, and runs through Sunday, Nov. 30, 2014, at Art First Gallery in Fredericksburg.
Nov. 16 – College Heights Walking Tour
The College Heights Neighborhood Walking Tour is at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 16. It is sponsored by the HIstoric Fredericksburg Foundation (HFFI). Cost is $8 for HFFI members, $10 for non-members. Call 540-371-4504 for reservations.
River Rock Outfitter Ribbon Cutting
RIver Rock Outfitter at 915 Sophia St. in downtown Fredericksburg is now open.
Nov. 27 – Turkey Trot
22nd Annual Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk
Begins at 9:05 a.m. at James Monroe High School, 2300 Washington Ave., Fredericksburg
$25 – $30 registration
Coker Family YMCA Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot 1 Mile and Half-Mile Youth Run
Begins at 7 a.m. at James Monroe High School, 2300 Washington Ave., Fredericksburg
$14 registration
Dec. 6 – Fredericksburg Christmas Parade
Fredericksburg Christmas Parade 2014 Official Logo
Information provided by Fredericksburg Parks & Recreation.
As people begin to gather downtown for the parade, there will be several street closures, no parking signs, delays and traffic. We ask that you please be patient, maintain the Christmas spirit and plan ahead best you can.
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