Riverside production also features weekly mental health conversations with experts, advocates.
‘Next to Normal’ explores mental health with music, compassion and resources
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It’s a bird! It’s a plane! No, it’s Charlie McElvy and ‘Spider-Squirrel’
Local comic book creator joins other guests at comic convention in Fredericksburg this weekend.
LISTEN: Talking about mental health at Riverside
CEO and Producing Artistic Director Patrick A’Hearn and Director Penny Ayn Maas talk about Next to Normal.
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.
Keeping us on pens and needles: Local tattoo artists have skin in the game
Event draws attention to tattooing as art and showcases local and national talent.
Culture, faith flavor every dish and detail at Shawarma Rama
Senna Al-Safari’s food truck offers deeply flavorful shawarma, special sauce.
LISTEN: Former area theater teacher creates Shakespeare Garden
Fred Franklin has created the garden at his Fredericksburg home.
At the intersection of pride and vibes: Curitiba serves up safe space for LGBTQ+ community
Curitiba Art Cafe has become a well-known safe space and gathering place for members of the LGBTQ+ community.
Galvin’s Delicatessen: A deli and speakeasy that feels like ‘kismet’
Slow-cooked meats, scratch bagels and sandwiches deliver a taste of NYC to Fredericksburg.
PODCAST: Coffee Shop Talk with Dr. Gaila Sims at Agora Downtown Coffee Shop
In this episode, Gaila looks back on her time at the Fredericksburg Area Museum and looks ahead to her new book.
Sims, who championed historic projects, to leave Fredericksburg Area Museum
She’s working on a new book about racial issues and Fredericksburg and plans to teach college course this fall.
WATCH: More information for the Johnny Johnson mural
A plaque has been added to the mural on the corner of William and Sophia streets downtown.
Harry Wilson couldn’t foretell where jazz would take him. Half a century later, he’s still vibing.
Jazz musician’s chance encounter set him on path of musical success, with Fredericksburg as its destination.
Major players: Umbiance set the stage for increased diversity in local performing arts scene
Performances of ’12 Dancing Princesses’ will be held Saturday and Sunday at James Monroe High School at 2:30 p.m.
Hidden gem: Finding comfort at Colonial Tavern
A three-course hearty meal told in photos.
Living Legacies opening closes a chapter — and celebrates stories told at last
Exhibit at Fredericksburg Area Museum opens Friday with evening of revelry, reflection.
Coker acquits himself admirably as Atticus Finch in Riverside’s ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’
New production makes use of original stage adaption but acknowledges novel’s shortcomings.
LISTEN: Stafford’s Tug Coker returns to Riverside as Atticus Finch in “To Kill a Mockingbird”
The Stafford High graduate has been in “The Office” and Magic/Bird.
Kids theater group is a golden ticket to the performing arts
Extended production of Willy Wonka begins June 6 in King George.
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