Area residents donated their dollhouses and miniatures for Kenmore’s holiday display.

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Area residents donated their dollhouses and miniatures for Kenmore’s holiday display.
The third in Chad Alexander’s series honoring the 75th anniversary of Batman.
Art in the ‘Burg: Leah Comerford
A dramatic presentation of Fielding and Betty Washington Lewis’ first Christmas at Kenmore.
Three concerts will be performed beginning at 7:30 p.m New Year’s Eve 2014.
In addition to a visit from Santa Claus, children will learn what Christmas was like in the 1860s.
Take time from your busy schedule to enjoy the many holiday events in our area.
Chad Alexander begins his series reviewing 75 years of Batman.
It’s the last weekend before Christmas. Here’s a list of special events to enjoy.
Five opportunities to enjoy local live music December 17 -19, 2014.
A 60-second video preview of holiday events in Fredericksburg for the weekend of December 13 – 14, 2014.
Applications are due by February 28, 2015.
By Cassandra Gleich
Come fly with Christian Youth Theater (CYT) Fredericksburg on their journey to Neverland when they present the musical Peter Pan March 7 – 9 and March 14 – 16.
Performances will be held at Spotsylvania High School, 6975 Courthouse Rd. in Spotsylvania.
Fredericksburg arts icon Johnny P. Johnson presents “Rhythm & More” as the featured show at Art First Gallery in March.
The exhibition of new works will be celebrated with a First Friday reception from 6 – 9 p.m. on March 7.
“There is no artist in Fredericksburg who has so deeply touched and influenced so many of the area’s neighbors, friends, artists and students,” said fellow artists Dan Finnegan and Kathleen Walsh.
By Susan Larson
First Friday Fredericksburg is a monthly celebration of the arts. Downtown Fredericksburg galleries, and businesses are open late on the first Friday of every month with art openings and special events. Some restaurants also host openings and special music.
White House Easter Egg Roll tickets will be distributed through an online lottery system beginning at 10 a.m. Friday, March 7, and closing at 10 a.m. Monday, March 10.
Compiled by Melina Downs, UMW Office of Media and Public Relations
All events are at the University of Mary Washington, 1301 College Ave., Fredericksburg, unless otherwise listed.
Tuesday, March 11 – Tuesday, April 8 – Class, Introduction to Mindfulness Meditation Course, by Bill Brooks; Combs Hall, Room 4; Tuesdays 5:30 – 7 p.m.; free; Registration required by emailing [email protected].
Top ‘o the morning to ya! St. Patrick’s Day is Monday, March 17, so it’s time for Fredericksburg’s annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Celebration. Here’s a sampling of that and other weekend events. Please click the hyperlinks for full details.
By Susan Larson
Fredericksburg Ballet Center (FBC) Irish Dancers
11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday, March 15
Near Belk at the Spotsylvania Towne Centre, 3102 Plank Rd., Fredericksburg.
By Susan Larson
The following Fredericksburg events are scheduled the week of March 24 – 28, 2014. Click the hyperlinks for details.
MONDAY, March 24
Fredericksburg Main Street Initiative Community Meeting, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
TUESDAY, March 25