The restored Johnny P. Johnson mural on Sophia Street in Fredericksburg is scheduled to be officially unveiled this Saturday morning at 10.
WATCH: RappArts excited about the new Johnny Johnson mural downtown
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WATCH: Artist Bill Harris takes last looks at the Johnny Johnson mural before the unveiling on Saturday
RappArts unveils the freshly restored Johnny Johnson mural on Sophia Street (across from the Old Stone Warehouse) this coming Saturday at 10am.
Stafford troupe enables local opera aficionados to find their voice
The group will perform a translation of “Die Fledermaus” at 7 p.m. on July 12 and 13 at the University of Mary Washington’s Seacobeck Hall theater.
PHOTOS: Applying fine detail to the Johnny P. Johnson mural
Fredericksburg artist Bill Harris–along with several of his students–continue the work on the new Johnny P. Johnson mural on Sophia Street in downtown Fredericksburg.
WATCH: Johnny Johnson mural moves to small brushes
Artist Bill Harris says he’s nearing the end of the new Johnny Johnson mural on Sophia Street in Fredericksburg.
Who is Matt Brooks? Fredericksburg resident to appear on Jeopardy!
Monday’s episode, which airs at 7:30 p.m. on WJLA-7, marks the culmination of a 20-year trivial pursuit.
WATCH: Johnny P. Johnson mural–adding layers of paint
Fredericksburg artist Bill Harris says painting any mural involves layers of paint.
PHOTOS: Big mural at James Monroe High School nearly finished
It’s been nearly a year in the making.
When it comes to being his authentic self, Quinn Fontaine is playing for keeps
Trans author, artist returns to his hometown of Fredericksburg to share hope and humor.
Female vocalist Wills Elby Brass to achieve a new sound
The Fredericksburg-based brass ensemble will perform its 15th anniversary show on Friday at Market Square.
WATCH: A mural comes together
Artist Bill Harris continues to move ahead with work on the Johnny Johnson mural on Sophia Street.
PHOTOS: A mural begins to take shape
After fundraising by RappArts and months of planning, a beloved mural is being returned to Sophia Street.
WATCH: Painting begins on the Johnny P. Johnson mural on Sophia Street
Artist Bill Harris describes the beginning of his work.
PHOTOS: Up early to set up the FXBG Pottery Throwdown
Most potters began four hours before the event started on Saturday morning in Market Square.
LISTEN: FXBG Pottery Throwdown Saturday downtown
Scarlett Pons at The PONSHOP and D.D. Lecky at LibertyTown Arts Workshop have teamed up to organize the 10-5 event at Market Square in downtown Fredericksburg.
PHOTOS: Bringing back a mural in Fredericksburg
Fredericksburg artist Bill Harris has begun to restore the Johnny P. Johnson mural on Sophia Street in Fredericksburg.
Watch: Preparations underway for re-painting the Johnny P. Johnson mural
RappArts has been raising money to restore the Johnny P. Johnson mural on Sophia Street in downtown Fredericksburg.
WATCH: Up-close on the former Purina Tower
After a week of moving and adjusting the lift and painting in the sun and wind, Gabe Pons and Pete Morelewicz are nearly finished their work on the former Purina Tower building on Charles Street.
PHOTOS: Wrapping up work on a Fredericksburg landmark
Gabe Pons and Pete Morelewicz are finishing up the lettering–70 feet up– on the former Purina Tower on Charles Street.
Out and About: FAM exhibit shines light on area’s LGBTQ+ community
Exhibit is a multisensory walk through the histories, challenges and joys of the queer community in the Fredericksburg region.
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