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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
VIDEO: The annual Jeff Fitzpatrick St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Saturday at the Bowman Center in Spotsylvania.
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 native, one of the final four Bachelorettes on “The Bachelor”, returns for her hometown visit during Monday’s episode.
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.
AR Workshop Fredericksburg provides DIY workshops to create on-trend home decor from raw materials – wood signs, canvas pillows, bottle openers and more.
God of Carnage, Community Outreach and Resources’ Variety Show, Jazz Ensemble Black History Tribute and more at UMW this week.
Because of the cancellation of some open rehearsals in January, the Rappahannock Choral Society has extended open auditions throughout February.
Yogathon, Jean Cocteau’s Beauty and the Beast, Medicaid Application and Resource Fair, and more at Culpeper this week.
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.
James Monroe: the Library of a President, First Friday Sketchy History, Annual Presidents’ Day Monroe Conversations, and more at the James Monroe Museum.
Mark your 2019 calendars! Featuring live music and entertainment, kids games, bounce castle, food vendors, raffles & prizes.
Pictures with Santa, Christmas Eve Ugly Sweater Party, Holiday Open House, 2018 Culpeper Christmas Parade, and more at Culpeper this week.
Natural Bridge State Park Artisan Center sells the handcrafted work of more than two dozen artists that exemplifies Virginia and the region.
Gingerbread House Contest & Exhibit, Twelfth Night at Kenmore, and the Dollhouses and Miniatures Show upcoming with the George Washington Foundation.
Get into the holiday spirit and find great deals at the Fredericksburg Holiday Craft presented by Bonefish Grill November 30 – December 2 inside the Fredericksburg Expo Center.
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