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.
The 2014 Red Hot & Blues Festival will be held July 26 at the Anne Marie Sheridan Amphitheater, 17044 Adventure Bound Trail, Rixeyville, Va.
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.
The Bluemont in Fredericksburg Concert Series presents Mark Newton and Steve Thomas 7:30 p.m. Saturday, July 19, in Maury Stadium.
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.
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.
By Casey Alan Shaw
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.
MONDAY, July 28
By Susan Larson
It’s Summer Restaurant Week through August 10 in Fredericksburg. The fourth annual event features 17 independent restaurants offering “Two for $20” specials.
Alexandra Pappas and Ana Rendich are August’s featured artists in the Members’ Gallery at Fredericksburg Center for the Creative Arts (FCCA).
Alexandra Pappas
Six events in the Fredericksburg area for the weekend of August 8 – 10, 2014. Click the hyperlinks for more information.
1 – Restaurant Week Continues
It’s Summer Restaurant Week through August 10 in Fredericksburg. The fourth annual event features 17 independent restaurants offering “Two for $20″ specials.
By Susan Larson
The week ahead in Fredericksburg, August 11 – 15, 2014.
MONDAY, Aug. 11
Economic Development Authority regular meeting, 8:30 – 11 a.m. at City Hall, 715 Princess Anne St. Read the agenda online.
By Susan Larson
Tanya M. Richey has closed her gallery and studio at 817 Caroline St. in preparation for her move to Japan to be with family stationed near Tokyo.
The local artist is hosting a 6 – 9 p.m. farewell reception on Friday, Aug. 15, at Castiglia’s Italian Restaurant, 234 William St., Fredericksburg.
By Susan Larson
Events and activities in the Fredericksburg area for the weekend of August 15 – 17, 2014. Click the hyperlinks for complete details.
About The Civil War in 1864: First Annual Emerging Civil War Symposium at Stevenson Ridge
Local, regional, and national historians will speak on various topics of the Civil War Friday through Sunday at Stevenson Ridge, 6901 Meeting St, Spotsylvania. $55 per person.
Compiled by Susan Larson. Last update September 9, 2014.
With summer waning, it’s time to look ahead to Fredericksburg area fall festivals and events for 2014. Click the hyperlinks for details. Know of others? Add them in the comments section!
By Susan Larson
The James Monroe Museum and Memorial Library (JMM) and Washington Heritage Museums (WHM) present a day of pirates on Saturday, Aug. 23.
“Piracy was a scourge of American commerce for nearly 300 years, and James Monroe did his part to combat it,” said James Monroe Museum staff. “The practice also contributed to the folklore of the east coast and the Caribbean.”
James Monroe Museum and Library (JMM), located at 908 Charles St. in Historic downtown Fredericksburg, presents the following special events August through December 2014.
Saturday, August 23: “‘Every Species of Lawless Adventure’: James Monroe and the Fight against Piracy.”
By Susan Larson
Fredericksburg native Robbie Nicholson has made it to the semifinals of “America’s Got Talent” as the dance captain of Bad Boys of Ballet.
Fan Karen Nicholson shared the good news on Facebook:
By Susan Larson
Enjoy these events and activities in the Fredericksburg area for Labor Day Weekend. Click the hyperlinks for complete details.
Last Days of Summer at Dixon Pool
Dixon Park Pool, 1300 Dixon St., is open 11:30 a.m. – 7 p.m. through Monday, Sept. 1, 2014, for swimming. A photo ID is required for entrance. City residents have free admission. Guests and nonresidents pay a fee: adults 18 – 54 pay $7; children 2 and younger are free; all others pay $5.
By Susan Larson
Vintage Route 1 Tour & Downtown Community Day will be held 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 6, 2014, in downtown Fredericksburg.
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