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Twelfth Night at Kenmore
A dramatic presentation of Fielding and Betty Washington Lewis’ first Christmas at Kenmore.
St. George’s Offers New Year’s Eve Concerts
Three concerts will be performed beginning at 7:30 p.m New Year’s Eve 2014.
Visit Civil War Santa at Chatham Manor
In addition to a visit from Santa Claus, children will learn what Christmas was like in the 1860s.
Weekend Holiday Events December 19 – 21
Take time from your busy schedule to enjoy the many holiday events in our area.
75 Years of Batman
Chad Alexander begins his series reviewing 75 years of Batman.
Five Last Weekend Before Christmas Events
It’s the last weekend before Christmas. Here’s a list of special events to enjoy.
Five Music Shows in Fredericksburg Dec. 17 – 19
Five opportunities to enjoy local live music December 17 -19, 2014.
Video: Six Holiday Events in Fredericksburg
A 60-second video preview of holiday events in Fredericksburg for the weekend of December 13 – 14, 2014.
Arts Commission Challenge Grant Available
Applications are due by February 28, 2015.
Peter Pan Comes to Fredericksburg
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 Featured at Art First
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.
Fredericksburg First Friday, March 2014
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 Lottery Open March 7 – 10
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.
UMW Public Events, March 2014
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].
Weekend Planner: St. Patrick’s Day Parade, Peter Pan and More Fredericksburg Events
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.
St. Patrick’s Day Events in Fredericksburg
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.
Fredericksburg Events: Future of Fredericksburg, Doodle Drawing, Scarlett O’Hara in Lecture and More
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
UMW April Cultural Events
By Marty Morrison, University of Mary Washington (UMW) director of Media and Public Relations
The following UMW April cultural events will be held at 1301 College Ave., Fredericksburg, unless otherwise listed.
Tuesday, April 1 The Chappell Great Lives Lecture Series, Henry VIII, by Jeremy Black, British historian and professor of history at University of Exeter; George Washington Hall, Dodd Auditorium; 7:30 p.m.; free; (540) 654-1065.
Fredericksburg Weekend: Songwriters’ Showcase, Film Festival, Model Railroaders
By Susan Larson
This edition of Fredericksburg Weekend features events and entertainment March 28 & 29, 2014. Click the hyperlinks for details.
Is your event missing from the list? Add it to the comments section!
Rappahannock Area Kids on the Block 25th Anniversary Celebration & Family Fun Bingo NightFriday, March 28, 6:30 – 8 p.m.Salem Fields Community Church, 1112 Gordon Rd., Fredericksburg
$5 donation to play Bingo.
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