Fredericksburg Main Street Initiative Archives

River Rock Outfitter Ribbon Cutting

by Susan Larson | Dec 31, 2015 | Business

RIver Rock Outfitter at 915 Sophia St. in downtown Fredericksburg is now open.

Fredericksburg Sketches: New Works by Casey Alan Shaw

by Susan Larson | Dec 31, 2015 | Arts & Features

“Fredericksburg Sketches: New Works by Casey Alan Shaw,” opens Tuesday, Nov. 4, and runs through Sunday, Nov. 30, 2014, at Art First Gallery in Fredericksburg.

FoodE Named Sandwich King, Sprelly is People’s Choice

by Susan Larson | Jul 31, 2015 | Restaurants & Food

By Susan Larson
FoodE won the top prize of Sandwich King in Fredericksburg’s inaugural Sandwich Invitational at Hurkamp Park Thursday evening. The title came with $750. Their winning creation was a chili rubbed boneless beef short rib on a local roll with wild greens and Hyperion Espresso Aioli.

Fredericksburg Main Street Names Executive Director

by Susan Larson | Jul 8, 2015 | Business

Ann Glave is a former Fredericksburg business owner.

Reinventing Fredericksburg: What Is Your Vision?

by Susan Larson | May 6, 2015 | Business

By Susan Larson
The Fredericksburg Main Street Initiative (FMSI) is hosting a brainstorming session from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Monday, March 24, in the community room at the Free Lance-Star, 616 Amelia St., Fredericksburg.
Executive Director Ann Glave distributed six questions to help shape the group’s vision for reinventing Fredericksburg in the process of downtown revitalization, and asked participants to come with ideas in hand.

Januray Ribbon Cuttings in Downtown Fredericksburg

by Susan Larson | Jan 3, 2015 | Business

Two new restaurants and a cultural gifts store celebrate openings in downtown Fredericksburg.

FMSI Receives $25,000 Grant

by Susan Larson | Dec 15, 2014 | Business

The $25,000 grant will be used for programing and strategic initiatives to benefit downtown Fredericksburg.

Fredericksburg Main Street Initiative Hears Community’s Vision

by Susan Larson | Dec 13, 2014 | Business, Government

By Susan Larson
It was standing room only as Brad Belo of Virginia Main Street introduced the format of Monday night’s Fredericksburg Main Street Initiative (FMSI) meeting. “I’m really impressed,” he said of the 87 people gathered in the community room at the Free Lance-Star. “In meetings like these, I usually have 25 people.”

Fredericksburg News Review: Heroin Bust, Fizzlebottom’s Anniversary, Main Street Vision and More

by Susan Larson | Dec 13, 2014 | Uncategorized

By Susan Larson
A recap of the top stories for the week of March 17 – 29, 2014. Click on the hyperlinks to read the story.

Night Paving April 15 – 24 in Downtown Fredericksburg

by Susan Larson | Dec 13, 2014 | Around Town

Columbia Gas has scheduled paving work in downtown Fredericksburg beginning Tuesday, April 15, through Thursday, April 24, 2014.
All streets will remain open during paving operations. However, temporary lane closures will be in effect while work is in progress. No work will be conducted on Friday and Saturday, April 18 and 19.
Work on Princess Anne Street (blocks 100 – 800) and on Amelia Street (block 200) will be conducted from 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. beginning April 15 and concluding April 22, if all goes as planned

Ahead: Garden Day, Promote Your Business, First Friday

by Susan Larson | Dec 13, 2014 | Uncategorized

Compiled by Susan Larson
A look ahead at Events in the Fredericksburg area the week of April 28 – May 2, 2014.
MONDAY, April 28
Mark and Bill Lenzi Memorial Golf Tournament9 a.m. at Lee’s Hill Golfers Club, 10200 Old Dominion Pkwy, Fredericksburg
Proceeds benefit Families of the Wounded Fund.
TUESDAY, April 29

Pack the Park Sunset Mala at Hurkamp Park

by Susan Larson | Dec 13, 2014 | Around Town

Submit Art for Downtown Fredericksburg Gift Cards

by Susan Larson | Dec 13, 2014 | Business

By Susan Larson
Artwork submissions for Fredericksburg Main Street Initiative’s “Experience Fredericksburg” gift card contest are due by midnight, October 1, 2014.
The credit-card based gift card will be accepted at participating downtown businesses. Fredericksburg Main Street Initiative (FMSI) plans to create four card themes.

The Four Themes

Vote for Kids’ Art to Grace Downtown Gift Cards

by Susan Larson | Dec 13, 2014 | Business

By Susan Larson
You have until October 3 to vote for your favorite among 11 works of art created by children for the Fredericksburg Main Street Initiative (FMSI) “Experience Fredericksburg” gift card program.