Fredericksburg jam band musician had close ties to Grateful Dead guitarist.
A Grateful friend: Keller Williams on Bob Weir
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Live, from UMW: Great Lives lectures honor SNL creator, America 250 and more
This year’s slate of lectures cover Revolution-era figures, jazz musicians, actors, authors and more.
Artists team up for new mural at Oberle Academy
Sophia Pineda and Gabe Pons put their mark on school.
IdeaSpace celebrates 5 years of making creative pursuits accessible
From 3D printing to podcast equipment, CRRL third space gives community the tools to create.
PHOTOS: A sneak peek at Locavore’s Winter Restaurant Week offerings
Chef and owner Dan Perron served up a three course feast for the senses.
The top 5 Free Time stories of 2025
From pinball to painting, the inaugural year of the Free Press’s arts and entertainment newsletter was full of passions, projects, pursuits.
First Day Hikes start the year off on right foot
Explore the outdoors with ranger-led hikes and special activities.
Fireside dining: Three spots where you can cozy up
We choose three places in Fredericksburg to dine by firelight.
Local music champion leaves behind legacy of support, advocacy
Kathy Douberly was heavy hitter on local music scene.
PHOTOS: 55th Annual Historic Fredericksburg Candlelight Tour
See inside some of the sites featured on this year’s tour of Colonial Fredericksburg.
PODCAST: Coffee Shop Talk with Eto Otitigbe (Dirty Chai at Agora Downtown Coffee Shop)
This month, host Joey LoMonaco sits down with Eto Otitigbe, an MIT-educated engineer-turned-artist who has spent the past year designing an installation at the intersection where a slave auction block once stood in downtown Fredericksburg. Find it wherever you get...
Sugar plum fairies, nutcrackers and a 44-year-old tradition
Fredericksburg Ballet Centre performs holiday favorite this weekend.
Umbiance delivers ‘A Jingle Jangle Christmas’
200 performers to take the stage for holiday spectacle.
Fredericksburg Theatre Ensemble renews act with focus on discovery
In 2026, the theater group will continue to focus on community, untold viewpoints.
Les Misérables coming to Richmond’s Altria Theater this week
On the 40th anniversary of its debut, epic musical is part of Broadway in Richmond series.
Tradition takes the stage in ‘White Christmas’ at Riverside
Some familiar faces, timeless tunes set the stage for holiday season.
UMW Theatre tackles the gospel of ‘Godspell’
Musical reimagines the teachings of Jesus in modern day setting and a rock and roll soundtrack.
Connecting over creativity: Community Canvas brings art to underserved populations
What began as a way to keep kids entertained is now a collaborative art program for adults.
Turning the wheel: Form and function on display at Fredericksburg Pottery Throwdown
This year’s event, which will be held at Hurkamp Park on Saturday, will feature nearly 30 local ceramic artists.
So Mehta: Prabir Trio’s music fuses founding member’s love of rock with immigrant experience
Frontman took his love of American rock and roll and added a distinctive Indian instrumental flair.
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