See inside some of the sites featured on this year’s tour of Colonial Fredericksburg.
PHOTOS: 55th Annual Historic Fredericksburg Candlelight Tour
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PODCAST: Coffee Shop Talk with Eto Otitigbe (Dirty Chai at Agora Downtown Coffee Shop)
This month, host Joey LoMonaco sits down with Eto Otitigbe, an MIT-educated engineer-turned-artist who has spent the past year designing an installation at the intersection where a slave auction block once stood in downtown Fredericksburg. Find it wherever you get...
Sugar plum fairies, nutcrackers and a 44-year-old tradition
Fredericksburg Ballet Centre performs holiday favorite this weekend.
‘It won’t be moved’: Otitigbe, Sims show progress on auction block memorial
Memorial to include timeline, bricks honoring the names of enslaved persons sold there.
Umbiance delivers ‘A Jingle Jangle Christmas’
200 performers to take the stage for holiday spectacle.
Fredericksburg Theatre Ensemble renews act with focus on discovery
In 2026, the theater group will continue to focus on community, untold viewpoints.
Les Misérables coming to Richmond’s Altria Theater this week
On the 40th anniversary of its debut, epic musical is part of Broadway in Richmond series.
Tradition takes the stage in ‘White Christmas’ at Riverside
Some familiar faces, timeless tunes set the stage for holiday season.
UMW Theatre tackles the gospel of ‘Godspell’
Musical reimagines the teachings of Jesus in modern day setting and a rock and roll soundtrack.
Connecting over creativity: Community Canvas brings art to underserved populations
What began as a way to keep kids entertained is now a collaborative art program for adults.
Turning the wheel: Form and function on display at Fredericksburg Pottery Throwdown
This year’s event, which will be held at Hurkamp Park on Saturday, will feature nearly 30 local ceramic artists.
So Mehta: Prabir Trio’s music fuses founding member’s love of rock with immigrant experience
Frontman took his love of American rock and roll and added a distinctive Indian instrumental flair.
Eyes closed, ears and mind open to a musical experience
Golden Hour removes visual distractions to help audience connect with sounds.
PHOTOS: Keller’s Grateful Gospel concert
Blues shaped by the voices of women who love it
Two Virginia women carry on tradition while also shaping the genre.
Major League Band brings go-go to Texas
Popular local group shares its funky style during DMV Takeover.
All about the framing: Meyer paints a picture of artists’ intent
Inside fine art gallery, the stories are just as valuable as the artwork.
Local SPCA ‘Grateful’ for long-standing support from musician Williams
Williams’ newest benefit concert concept combines the songs of the Grateful Dead with gospel treatment.
Symphony orchestra launches fifth season with Flights of Fancy
Season opener to double as a recording session for FSO’s first album.
GALLERY: Rocking out at Eleven Eleven FXBG
Rotoglow joined by Alpha Jerk and Horsehead
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