VIDEO: There’s a new mural going up. Fredericksburg artist Bill Harris has started work on an American flag in the Bowman Center.
Mural going up in the Bowman Center
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DC-based Taratibu Youth Association entertains and teaches in Market Square
PHOTOS: Hen Asem is a series of programs this year in Fredericksburg commemorating the 400th anniversary of African Americans coming to the colonies in the slave trade. Saturday at Market Square downtown, Taratibu Youth Association from DC brought dance and music–and some powerful history stories.
Fredericksburg Area Museum presenting year-long Hen Asem series
VIDEO: The Fredericksburg Area Museum is marking the 400th anniversary of the first African Americans brought to the colonies as part of the slave trade with programs all year. The programing is called Hen Asem. Sara Poore and Michael Carter, Jr. talked about it.
Art of Recovery exhibit opens May 3rd
A picture might be worth a thousand words, but images of recovery from mental illness transcend any lexicon. For 15 years, the Rappahannock Area Community Services Board has showcased art that goes beyond language to offer a precious glimpse of the journey to recovery.
Multicultural Fair brings culture to campus
Once a year the whole world comes to the University of Mary Washington. The 29th annual Multicultural Fair will bring a crisscross of cultures from around the globe to campus this Saturday.
Want to be in the cast of the Virginia Renaissance Faire?
VIDEO: Audtions for the cast of the Virginia Renaissance Faire will be held this Saturday 9:30-noon at the Howell Branch Library in England Run. The Faire is scheduled weekends May 11-June 9th at Lake Anna Winery.
St. Patrick’s Day in Spotsy @ the Bowman Center
VIDEO: The annual Jeff Fitzpatrick St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Saturday at the Bowman Center in Spotsylvania.
“The Art of Recovery” exhibit seeks art work
Rappahannock Area Community Services Board seeks entries for the 15th Annual “The Art of Recovery” exhibit. The art show features original artwork by adults with mental health challenges.
Fredericksburg Bachelorette Comes Home for Next Episode
Fredericksburg native, one of the final four Bachelorettes on “The Bachelor”, returns for her hometown visit during Monday’s episode.
UMW’s Brompton Gets Big Date on ‘The Bachelor’
The Bachelor filmed its 23rd season in exotic locales like Thailand, Singapore and Vietnam. But directors of the ABC reality series deemed UMW’s Brompton, where part of next week’s show was shot, one of the season’s most beautiful sites.
Grand Opening of DIY Studio Downtown
AR Workshop Fredericksburg provides DIY workshops to create on-trend home decor from raw materials – wood signs, canvas pillows, bottle openers and more.
This Week at the University of Mary Washington
God of Carnage, Community Outreach and Resources’ Variety Show, Jazz Ensemble Black History Tribute and more at UMW this week.
RCS Extending Open Rehearsals and Audition Opportunities through February
Because of the cancellation of some open rehearsals in January, the Rappahannock Choral Society has extended open auditions throughout February.
This Week at Culpeper
Yogathon, Jean Cocteau’s Beauty and the Beast, Medicaid Application and Resource Fair, and more at Culpeper this week.
Hollar’s Encyclopedic Eye: Prints from the Frank Raysor Collection
As one of the least known but one of the most prolific and “modern” artists of the Baroque period, Hollar is well represented in the Frank Raysor Collection.
Upcoming Events at the James Monroe Museum
James Monroe: the Library of a President, First Friday Sketchy History, Annual Presidents’ Day Monroe Conversations, and more at the James Monroe Museum.
Family Fun Night New Year’s Eve Celebration
Mark your 2019 calendars! Featuring live music and entertainment, kids games, bounce castle, food vendors, raffles & prizes.
This Week at Culpeper
Pictures with Santa, Christmas Eve Ugly Sweater Party, Holiday Open House, 2018 Culpeper Christmas Parade, and more at Culpeper this week.
Virginia State Parks seeks Virginia artisans for Artisan Center
Natural Bridge State Park Artisan Center sells the handcrafted work of more than two dozen artists that exemplifies Virginia and the region.
Holiday Events at the George Washington Foundation
Gingerbread House Contest & Exhibit, Twelfth Night at Kenmore, and the Dollhouses and Miniatures Show upcoming with the George Washington Foundation.
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