By Susan Larson
Thunder for the Cause will be held May 23 – 25, 2014, at the Fredericksburg Fairgrounds, 2400 Airport Ave.
The live entertainment event is held to:
Wild Things: New Works by Robyn Ryan
By Casey Shaw
12 Memorial Day Events in Fredericksburg
By Susan Larson
Fredericksburg is a city filled with Memorial Day events. Click the hyperlinks for additional details.
Summer Concert Kick-Off, Squadpalooza, Family Mud Run
By Susan Larson
A sunny, warm weekend is predicted for our area. Temperatures are expected to reach 80 on Saturday and the high 70’s on Sunday, according to the National Weather Service.
It’s great weather to be out and about. Following are six family-friendly events in Fredericksburg May 30 and 31.
Five First Friday Features
By Susan Larson
Here’s a preview of five art openings for June First Friday in Fredericksburg. Find more events and details at Fredericksburg First Friday.
LibertyTown Arts Workshop presents Bent.
10 Weekend Events in Fredericksburg
By Susan Larson
If it’s possible for there to be too much fun, then this weekend in Fredericksburg qualifies. There are many, many special events to enjoy June 6 – 8, 2014. Here’s a partial list. Check the events calendar for others.
Note: Each title is hyper-linked to additional details.
First Friday Art Walk Participating Galleries
By Susan Larson
Join the art galleries and studios of Fredericksburg for First Friday Art Walk, 6 – 9 p.m. June 6.
Fredericksburg First Friday Art Walk Participating Galleries
Art First Gallery, 824 Caroline St.
Artful Dimensions Gallery, 911 Charles St.
UMW Public Events June – August 2014
Compiled by Melina Downs, UMW Office of Media and Public Relations
The following events at the University of Mary Washington are open to the public during the summer of 2014. All are at 1301 College Ave. in Fredericksburg, unless otherwise noted.
Father’s Day Weekend On the Lawn, Under the Stars
By Susan Larson
Friday the 13th, Flag Day and Father’s Day are rolled into one weekend this year, which by my estimation means great luck for lots of fun.
After a damp Friday — the National Weather Service said there is a 50 to 60 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms — Saturday and Sunday are predicted to be beautiful. Sunny days with highs in the mid-80s will transition to moonlit nights in the low 60s.
Six Weekend Events in the Fredericksburg Area
By Susan Larson
Our weekend weather is predicted to be summer perfect, with partly sunny skies and temperatures in the mid 80s. Take advantage of these six special events in the region June 20 – 22, 2014.
Fredericksburg Parks and Recreation Photography Show
4 – 7 p.m. Friday
10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Saturday
12 – 4 p.m. Sunday
at the Dorothy Hart Community Center, 408 Canal St., Fredericksburg.
Free.
“The Color of Leaves:” New Works by Helen Butler
By Casey Shaw
“The Color of Leaves,” an exhibition of new works by Fredericksburg-area artist Helen Butler, is the featured show at Art First Gallery July 1 – 27, 2014.
Butler, a 20-year member of Art First, considers herself a colorist. “I’m interested in creating the basic form of a piece of art with color, texture and composition,” Butler said.
Fourth of July in Fredericksburg
By Susan Larson
Fredericksburg will host its annual Heritage Festival on Friday, July 4, 2014. The 600, 700 and 800 blocks of Sophia Street, the 100 block of Charlotte Street and the 100 block of Hanover Street will be closed to all traffic from 5 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Following is the schedule of activities.
Cinema on the Circle: Free Family Movies
Cinema on the Circle returns for a second year, with free movies for the community on Ball Circle at the University of Mary Washington. The films begin outdoors at dark on three consecutive Mondays in July.
• July 14 – The Incredibles
• July 21 – Back to the Future
• July 28 – The Wizard of Oz
Guests are invited to come early with a picnic and lawn chairs. There will be free popcorn and snow cones. Alcohol is not permitted.
Red Hot & Blues Festival 2014
The 2014 Red Hot & Blues Festival will be held July 26 at the Anne Marie Sheridan Amphitheater, 17044 Adventure Bound Trail, Rixeyville, Va.
July’s First Friday Art Walk
By Susan Larson
Due to the July 4th holiday, July’s First Friday Art Walk will be held July 11, 2014. The galleries in downtown Fredericksburg will be open 6 – 9 p.m. with refreshments, and artists will be present to visit with guests. Click the hyperlinks for more information about each gallery.
Art First Gallery, 824 Caroline St.
Newton and Thomas Bring Bluegrass to Fredericksburg
The Bluemont in Fredericksburg Concert Series presents Mark Newton and Steve Thomas 7:30 p.m. Saturday, July 19, in Maury Stadium.
Sandwich Invitational Kicks-Off Restaurant Week
By Susan Larson
Fredericksburg’s fourth annual Summer Restaurant Week will kick-off with a new event for 2014. Thirteen independently owned downtown restaurants will compete in the FXBG Sandwich Invitational from 6 – 8 p.m. on Thursday, July 31.
Fredericksburg Agricultural Fair
By Susan Larson
The 276th Fredericksburg Agricultural Fair will be held Friday, July 25, through Sunday, Aug. 3, 2014 at the Fredericksburg Fairgrounds, 2400 Airport Ave.
Hours are 5 –10 p.m. Monday through Friday; 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturdays and noon to 10 p.m. Sundays.
Admission is $8 for ages 4 – 54 and $6 for those 55 and older. Children 3 and younger are admitted free. July 29 is Three for Tuesday — admission is $3.
New Works by Ed King Featured at Art First
By Casey Alan Shaw
Eight Events in Fredericksburg the Week Ahead
Here’s a list of eight events being held in Fredericksburg the week of July 28 – Aug. 1, 2014. Click the hyperlinks for more details about the featured opportunities.
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