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YOUR COMMUNITY EVENT 2008
10/6/2007 to 9/7/2008 John Adams Elder Civil War Art Exhibition "John Adams Elder: Fredericksburg's Artist of the Civil War", The Fredericksburg Area Museum's newest exhibition, will feature portraits, landscapes and genre scenes by this important local artist. Born in Fredericksburg in 1833, Elder studied under Emanuel Leutze (of Washington Crossing the Delaware fame). Elder fought for the Confederacy in the Civil War, and later continued his career as an artist, painting portraits of prominent figures of the Civil War such as Robert E. Lee and Jefferson Davis. Come see some of these fantastic paintings and learn about our local "artist of the Civil War". $ Fredericksburg Area Museum
1/19/2008 to 3/8/2008 "Jack & The Giant" Children's Theater Come enjoy this favorite children's tale - magically brought to life on stage. This professionally performed musical is geared especially for children of all ages. You will be charmed by the cast as they serve a fabulous lunch to your table. Time: Sat. Matinees (1:00pm); select weekday matinees (call) $ Riverside Center Dinner Theater
1/24/2008 to 3/2/2008 Exhibition "Mid-Atlantic New Painting 2008" Opening reception from 5 to 7 p.m. January 24. Gallery hours are Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, 1 to 4 p.m. FREE University of Mary Washington
1/27/2008 to 3/1/2008 For the month of February the Fredericksburg Center for the Creative Arts (FCCA) presents its first "Regional Art Show" of 2008. This all media, juried exhibit will be featured in the FCCA Frederick Gallery, 813 Sophia Street, Fredericksburg, VA. The works of Brenda Russell and Darlene Wilkinson will be on display in the FCCA Members’ Gallery. The shows open 27 January and run through 1 March with a First Friday Opening Reception on 1 February from 6-8:30pm. The exhibitions are free and open to the public daily from 12-4pm (except Tuesdays). For more information contact FCCA at 540-373-5646. FREE Fredericksburg Center for the Creative Arts (FCCA)
2/1/2008 to 3/2/2008 New Art by Claudia Olivos & Sergio Olivos M. First Friday Feb. 1 from 5 to 9 p.m, the Opening Reception for painters Claudia Olivos and Sergio Olivos M. Visit the artists, enjoy refreshments and enjoy the 25 studios that make LibertyTown unique. Exhibition continues through the month. FREE LibertyTown Arts Workshop
2/1/2008 to 4/27/2008 Musical "Thoroughly Modern Millie" Everyone is dancing the Charleston in a 1920s New York full of intrigue, jazz and change. Lead character Millie Dillmount from Kansas is intent on becoming "modern" and marrying a wealthy executive. She at last finds the "perfect boss," the handsome Trevor Graydon. Despite her subtle attempts to snare him, he doesn't seem to be taking the hint. Jimmy, a lovable and irrepressible paperclip salesman sets his heart on Millie. A love triangle begins. In the end, wild and crazy “jazz baby” Muzzy is needed to clear the air and match up lovers once and for all. Enjoy the state-of-the-art professional theater while being charmed by the cast as they serve a fabulous dinner to your table. Th.-Sat. 6:00pm dinner, 8:00pm show; Wed. & Sun. matinees available. $ Riverside Center Dinner Theater
2/1/2008 to 5/15/2008 "Unique and Unusual Items in the UMW Library" A UMW Centennial Exhibition will be held at the Simpson Library. Hours are Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to midnight, Firday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday, noon to 6 p.m., Sunday, noon to midnight. FREE University of Mary Washington
2/1/2008 to 12/31/2008 Join Potomac Point Winery every Saturday Night for Dinner, Dancing, & a little Romancing!! Menu changes weekly...check their website for the latest information! Schedule: 5:00pm-6:00pm: Appetizers; 6:00pm-7:00pm: Buffet Dinner; 7:00pm-7:30pm: Dessert; MUSIC from 6:00-9:00pm. $ Potomac Point Winery
2/1/2008 to 12/31/2008 Join us every Friday Night for our Friday Night Buffets! Menu changes weekly; check our website for the upcoming menu! Reserve your spot, reservations are Required! Call 540-446-2266. Dinner is 5:30-8pm. $12.99 per person. $ Potomac Point Winery
3/2/2008 to 3/29/2008 "Fragments" National Juried Art Show The Fredericksburg Center for the Creative Arts (FCCA) presents “Fragments” an All Media Juried Show in the Frederick Gallery, 813 Sophia Street, Fredericksburg, VA. The works of Ariel Freeman will be on display in the FCCA Members’ Gallery. These shows open 2 March and run through 29 March with a First Friday Opening Reception on 7 March from 6-8:30pm. The exhibitions are free and open to the public daily from 12-4pm (except Tuesdays). For more information contact FCCA at 540-373-5646. FREE Fredericksburg Center for the Creative Arts
3/5/2008 to 5/30/2008 Memorable Madonna: Art Institute's Mother & Child Spotlight Exhibition Sometime in the early 1890s Gari Melchers began a lifelong preoccupation with painting mothers in a wide range of attitudes with their children. The Art Institute of Chicago’s version is surely Melchers’ most beloved and widely recognized example. Although his image speaks of the universal mother figure, having a connection with all mothers, it also makes reference to the Classical notion of the Virgin Mary, solemnly raising her infant in symbolic offering to the world. It is a timeless and unforgettable icon of maternal love. Related paintings and preparatory works drawn from the Gari Melchers Home and Studio collection will accompany this important loan. Visit website for hours of operation and admission rates. $ Gari Melchers Home and Studio
3/7/2008 A celebration of the arts in Old Town Fredericksburg with new exhibit openings in downtown galleries, times varying but within 6 to 9:30 pm. FREE Old Town
3/7/2008 to 3/31/2008 Exhibition, 100 Years Together In recognition of its centennial, the University of Mary Washington will host a juried exhibition of artists from the Fredericksburg area and surrounding counties. Hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. FREE UMW's Jepson Alumni Executive Center
3/8/2008 Join our wine maker & get a sneak peak of our brand new wines directly from our French & American Oak barrels. Paired with delectable cheese & fruits this will be an experience you won't soon forget! $ 275 Decatur Road
3/8/2008 Acoustic Roots Music Concert with Stonyman The acoustic music of a local favorite group, Stonyman at 8 pm at LibertyTown Arts Workshop. This intimate gallery setting makes for a wonderful music and art experience. $ LibertyTown Arts Workshop
3/8/2008 to 3/9/2008 Warm your toes by the fire and enjoy gourmet soup and crusty bread. It's March Madness for crying out loud! Fee includes souvenir glass, tours and tasting. (11:00 AM-5:00 PM) $ Lake Anna Winery
3/8/2008 to 5/3/2008 John Elder Art Experience for Children Series Children ages 6 – 12 are invited to join Lindsey Victoria, Fine Arts graduate of the University of Mary Washington, as she shares her talents through a series of hands-on creative programs. Ms. Victoria will draw inspiration from the widely acclaimed exhibit John Adams Elder: Fredericksburg’s Artist of the Civil War, currently on display at the museum. Programs will be held from 10:00 to 11:00 am on March 8, April 12 and May 3. Cost is $5 per person. Registration required. Please call 540-371-3037. $ Fredericksburg Area Museum & Cultural Center
3/9/2008 20th Annual Fredericksburg Big Band Concert The Fredericksburg Big Band & Vocalists perform. A special Joe Ulman Memorial Tribute Concert. 2:00pm - 4:00pm Dodd Auditorium University of Mary Washington Free and open to the public! FREE Dodd Auditorium
3/10/2008 Spotsylvania Historical Lecture Series 7:00PM. As part of the monthly lecture series on the Civil War, join Mr. Jay Vogel as he "Portrays General Longstreet" in historic Spotsylvania County. FREE Spotsylvania Middle School Auditorium
3/11/2008 Featuring journalist Bob Woodward; George Washington Hall, Dodd Auditorium, 8 p.m. $ University of Mary Washington 3/11/2008 Fredericksburg Area Museum & Cultural Center presents David Krop from the Mariner’s Museum in Newport News. Mr. Krop serves as the Conservation Project Manager for the USS Monitor Project and will give an insightful “Review of Accomplishments of 2007.” FREE Central Rappahannock Regional Library
3/12/2008 Lecture by Phil Beta Kappa Visiting Scholar Lecture by Phi Beta Kappa Visiting Scholar during UMW Centennial Founders Week; location TBA; 7:30 p.m. FREE University of Mary Washington
3/12/2008 Please join us for the excerpts of the Manassas Ballet Theatre's "Stars and Stripes Forever:" Begin your evening with Gallery visits, refreshments available for purchase. 6PM until 8:30PM Advanced ticket sales only. Call 866-641-8762 or e-mail: dodson@marineheritage.org $ National Museum of the Marine Corps
3/13/2008 Lecture is part of UMW's Great Lives lecture series and a Centennial Founders Week event; George Washington Hall, Dodd Auditorium, 7 p.m. FREE University of Mary Washington
3/13/2008 to 6/1/2008 UMW Centennial Alumni Exhibition Exhibition at Ridderhof Martin Gallery, College Avenue and Seacobeck Street; Opening reception March 13 from 5 to 7 p.m. Museum hours are Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday & Sunday, 1 to 4 p.m.; by appointment April 26-June 1. FREE University of Mary Washington
3/14/2008 to 3/17/2008 WEARING OF THE GREEN WEEKEND! On Friday, March 14th from 5:30-7:30pm, enjoy LIVE Irish music and a Build-a-Potato Bar with all the toppings. Cost: $12.99 per person. On Saturday, March 15th from 11am-2pm, enjoy a delicious Murphy's Irish Beef Stew. Cost: TBA. On March 17th (St. Patrick's Day!) from 5-9pm, enjoy LIVE Irish Music, fun, games, and a delicious Irish menu! DELICACIES: Mixed Garden Greens with two salad dressings, Corned beef & cabbage, Hot Bread Pudding with Guinness caramel sauce. COST: TBA. $ Potomac Point Winery
3/14/2008 to 3/23/2008 UMW Senior Studio Art Major Exhibition Opening reception, 5 to 7 p.m. March 14; museum hours, Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 1 to 4 p.m. FREE University of Mary Washington, duPont Gallery
3/15/2008 UMW-Community Symphony Orchestra will perform during a centennial event; George Washington Hall, Dodd Auditorium; 7:30 p.m. FREE University of Mary Washington
3/15/2008 Hop into rafts and float over to explore this fascinating island in the Rappahannock. Historian and naturalist guides will take participants on an interpretive hike to visit the old homestead ruins, identify native plants, and much more! Bring a bag lunch for a picnic on the island’s beach overlooking rocky rapids. This is a great family event. Min. age is 6 yrs. 10am-3pm. $ 3219 Fall Hill Avenue
3/15/2008 Parade in the Bowman Center, across the street from the Fredericksburg Fairgrounds. Local high school marching bands, fire truck, rescue helicopter, and Irish dancers. Immediately following the parade, there will be a corned beef and cabbage fundraiser $5.00 hosted by the Blue & Gray Brewing Co. Free entertainment irish song and dance. Beer for sale by the glass. FREE Blue & Gray Brewing Co.
3/15/2008 An egg hunt and a visit with the Easter bunny for young children. Bring your basket. 12:30 p.m. FREE 1701 Kenmore Ave
3/15/2008 to 5/3/2008 "Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory" - Live Watch this favorite American tale come to life on stage. This professionally performed musical is geared especially for children of all ages. You will be charmed by the cast as they serve a fabulous lunch to your table. Time: Sat. Matinees (1:00pm); select weekday matinees (call) $ Riverside Center Dinner Theater
3/16/2008 3rd Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade The 3rd Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade will run down Caroline Street beginning at Wolfe Street, starting at 5 p.m. FREE Caroline Street
3/16/2008 to 3/23/2008 57th Annual Fredericksburg Fine Arts Exhibit Regional artists display their artwork while competing in various media for awards. FREE 408 Canal St.
3/23/2008 Easter Egg-Stravaganza Brunch & Easter Egg Hunt Easter Buffet and Egg hunt with Easter Bunny! Large buffet with carving stations, shrimp, salmon, omelette station, childrens buffet, and dessert station! Call now for reservations 540-736-1005 Seatings at 11am, noon, 1pm, 2pm, and 3pm $ Fredericksburg Hospitality House
3/26/2008 Women's History Month Keynote Lecture Lecture by Jessica Valenti, author and founder of Feministing.com; a Cultural Awareness Series event; Woodard Campus Center, Great Hall, 7 p.m. FREE University of Mary Washington
3/27/2008 to 3/29/2008 13th Annual Children's Art Festival Local children ages 4yrs - 12th grade display their works through various media. FREE 408 Canal St
3/28/2008 Concert by the UMW Show Choir, George Washington Hall, Dodd Auditorium, 7:30 p.m. FREE University of Mary Washington
3/28/2008 to 3/30/2008 Fredericksburg Home and Garden Show The 3rd Annual Fredericksburg Home and Garden Show featuring the “Showcase of Gardens” is set for March 28-29-30. The Fredericksburg Expo & Conference Center will be bursting at the seams with new products and ideas for your home, apartment and condo. Visit Hundreds of exhibits on display with the latest ideas in remodeling, maintenance, building, gardening, decorating and much more. Discover today’s top trends and styles, and shop for everything for your home and garden all under one roof! $ Fredericksburg Expo & Confernce Cneter
3/29/2008 Architectural Photography Workshop Learn the elements of good architectural photography in this day-long workshop taught by photographer Mike Burkhart. Perspective, composition, depth of field, lighting, and equipment options will all be discussed. Outdoor shooting on Belmont’s grounds will be paired with classroom demonstration. A basic knowledge of photography and the use of your camera's exposure controls are recommended. Bring your camera (film or digital) and any photography accessories you may have for it (lenses, flash, etc.). A tripod is highly recommended as well. Handouts are included in the workshop registration fee. Bring a bag lunch. Class size is limited to register early! Contact Michelle Dolby at 540.654.1851 to register. $ Gari Melchers Home & Studio at Belmont
3/29/2008 From Time to Time, jazz festival by UMW Jazz Ensemble, concert in George Washington Hall, Dodd Auditorium, 7 p.m. FREE University of Mary Washington
3/30/2008 UMW Flute Festival and Reunion Concert UMW Flute Ensemble will perform at a centennial event; Pollard Recital Hall, 3 p.m. FREE University of Mary Washington
4/2/2008 to 4/13/2008 Comedy at duPont Hall, Klein Theatre; April 3 to 5 and 10-12, 8 p.m., April 6 and 13, 2 p.m. $ University of Mary Washington
4/2/2008 to 4/30/2008 Enjoy dishes from Five Spice Chicken, Fried King Fish, to Texas BBQ, while our on-site Chef Patricia demonstrates her culinary skills. April 2, 9, 16, 30 Call for a list of classes and pricing. 5PM until 6:30 PM Advanced ticket purchase only. Call 866-641-8762 or e-mail: dodson@marineheritage.org $ National Museum of the Marine Corps
4/4/2008 A celebration of the arts in Old Town Fredericksburg with new exhibit openings in downtown galleries, times varying but within 6 to 9:30 p.m. 800-678-4748 FREE 706 Caroline St
4/4/2008 Concert, featuring chamber music by UMW Wind and Percussion Ensemble; a Centennial event; George Washington Hall, Dodd Auditorium; 7:30 p.m. FREE University of Mary Washington
4/4/2008 to 4/13/2008 UMW Annual Student Art Exhibition Opening reception April 4, 4 to 6 p.m.; exhibition of student art; Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, 1 to 4 p.m. FREE University of Mary Washington, duPont Gallery
4/5/2008 Hunter's Iron Works-Embrey Dam Remains Hike Dr. Doug Sanford from the UMW’s Department of Historic Preservation will lead this hike along the Stafford County riverside to the site Explore the site and learn its history, then continue on to see the remains of the old Embrey Dam. This hike is moderately strenuous and will include some narrow trails and uneven terrain. Minimum age nine years. 8 a.m. to 12 noon. $ 3219 Fall Hill Avenue
4/5/2008 Black Tie, Dinner, Dance and Silent Auction Fundraiser to support the Hospice Support Care programs. Dancing to the Fredericksburg Big Band and University of Mary Washington Jazz Band $ Fredericksburg Expo & Conference Center
4/5/2008 18th Annual Multicultural Fair Multicultural entertainment, food and craft vendow; a centennial event; Campus Walk and Ball Circle, rain or shine, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. FREE University of Mary Washington
4/5/2008 to 4/6/2008 Fredericksburg Arts & Crafts Faire The area's premier Arts and Craft event continues to grow. There will be over 150 exhibits of hand made crafts from exhibitors from 12 different states. This means a GREAT VARIETY of products for you to choose from. Whether you are looking for a unique gift or something special for yourself the Fredericksburg Spring Arts and Craft Faire is the place to be Saturday, April 5 and Sunday, April 6. $ Fredericksburg Expo & Conference Center
4/6/2008 Tartan Day at Hugh Mercer Apothecary Shop A celebration of Hugh Mercer's Scottish heritage. Special exhibits are featured. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the Scottish Society of Fredericksburg will have musical entertainment. Open 9 a.m.-5 p.m. FREE 1020 Caroline Street
4/11/2008 to 4/13/2008 Concert by Encore, the UMW Show Choir; George Washington Hall, Dodd Auditorium, April 11 and 12, 7:30 p.m., April 13, 3 p.m. FREE University of Mary Washington
4/12/2008 Michael Killian will lead this easy interpretive hike along our trails in the riverside forest buffer. It’s the perfect time of year to catch local wildflowers in full splendor. Learn how to identify these little beauties and some of the stories behind their names. 10 a.m. to 12 noon. Rain or shine. $ 3219 Fall Hill Avenue
4/12/2008 11th Annual Silent Auction and Gala An evening of cocktails and good company to support the Fredericksburg Area Museum’s educational programming in an auction of art, travel, decorative items, dining and more at the Jepson Executive Center, University of Mary Washington $ Jepson Executive Center
4/12/2008 The Fredericksburg Area Museum & Cultural Center presents a speaker from the Garden Club of Virginia who will discuss major historic restorations made possible by Historic Garden Week tours and preview the 75th anniversary tour season. FREE Central Rappahannock Regional Library
4/12/2008 to 4/13/2008 Spring Celebration at Hartwood Winery It takes two days to celebrate the release of the new vintages at Hartwood! This festival features tastings, tours, light far, and live music on the porch overlooking the vineyards. $ 345 Hartwood Road
4/19/2008 The Richmond Ballet Company returns to Fredericksburg with this event presented by the Fredericksburg Festival of the Arts. The performance will include selections from: Mozartiana—George Balanchine’s glorious masterpiece is a ballet of spiritual wonder and joyous reverence featuring Tchaikovsky’s delightful musical homage to Mozart. Other Places—Choreographed by Richmond Ballet Artistic Director, Stoner Winslett, Other Places is set to one of the most lushly romantic scores in orchestral repertoire, Anton Dvorak’s “Serenade for Strings, OP. 22” and is a reflective and expressive evocation of Romantic lyricism. The ballet marries both classical and modern ballet vocabulary with the Dvorak score in a series o f episodes featuring six couples. Terra—Commissioned by Richmond Ballet in 1996, Colin Connor’s unique work, Terra, uses traditional Middle- Eastern folk music featuring Sephardic, Moroccan and Burundi styles to create a vibrant, earthy ballet that is sure to move audiences. $ James Monroe High School Auditorium
4/20/2008 UMW-Community Symphony Orchestra William M. Anderson Jr. Celebrity Series event; a UMW centennial event; George Washington Hall, Dodd Auditorium, 7:30 p.m. FREE University of Mary Washington
4/20/2008 April Showers bring May Flowers Bridal Show Join Potomac Point Winery & many other local vendors from noon-4:00pm. Live music, gourmet food, breathtaking facility tours, dove release, drawings and much more... $ 275 Decatur Road
4/21/2008 to 4/26/2008 Spring Opening of St. James' House This small, gambrel-roofed house is a fine example of an eighteenth-century gentleman's house. It contains a collection of period furnishings, including silver, glass, porcelain, and furniture. It was built by James Mercer, first judge of the General Court in Fredericksburg. The house is open three times a year and serves as a residence. 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. $ 1300 Charles Street
4/22/2008 Fredericksburg Garden Day of Historic Garden Week Private homes and gardens in a countryside tour, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. $ 706 Caroline St.
4/24/2008 We are pleased to present a wine and cheese tasting, featuring wines from the local Potomac Point Winery in Stafford. 6:00 PM until 7:30 PM. Advanced ticket sales only. Call 866-641-8762 or e-mail: dodson@marineheritage.org $ National Museum of the Marine Corps
4/25/2008 Pleasure Gardens: From Cottages to Castles As Garden Week in Virginia winds down it is time to treat yourself to an exciting program that will reveal the secrets of garden design from one of the most respected designers working today. Phillip Watson, host of QVC’s “Phillip Watson’s Garden Party”, and of PBS’s “The New Garden” will give an illustrated lecture that focuses on the garden as an extension of the house, be it grand or humble. Following the lecture, Mr. Watson will demonstrate his skill in creating containers using unique and exciting plant material that will wow you all season long. The finished product will be a gift to one or more of our guests. Light refreshments and local wine will be served. To wrap up the afternoon, you may visit the restored gardens, tour the 18th century house, peruse the dozens of Melchers’ paintings in the studio or find delightful gifts in the museum shop. Please contact Roxana Varga at 540-654-1307 for more information. $ Gari Melchers Home & Studio
4/27/2008 Monroe 250th Birthday Celebration Open House As part of the celebration of the 250th anniversary of the birth of James Monroe, the public is invited to an open house at the museum from 1 to 4 p.m., to view the newly-designed exhibitions. In addition, guests will have the opportunity to talk with "President Monroe," hear the Monroes' pianoforte played, and be served refreshments. FREE James Monroe Museum
4/27/2008 Celebration of James Monroe's 250th Anniversary Open House and Exhibition Opening of the 250th anniversary of birth of James Monroe; James Monroe Museum, 908 Charles St.; 1 to 4 p.m. FREE James Monroe Museum
10/6/2007 to 9/7/2008 John Adams Elder Civil War Art Exhibition "John Adams Elder: Fredericksburg's Artist of the Civil War", The Fredericksburg Area Museum's newest exhibition, will feature portraits, landscapes and genre scenes by this important local artist. Born in Fredericksburg in 1833, Elder studied under Emanuel Leutze (of Washington Crossing the Delaware fame). Elder fought for the Confederacy in the Civil War, and later continued his career as an artist, painting portraits of prominent figures of the Civil War such as Robert E. Lee and Jefferson Davis. Come see some of these fantastic paintings and learn about our local "artist of the Civil War". $ Fredericksburg Area Museum
2/1/2008 to 5/15/2008 "Unique and Unusual Items in the UMW Library" A UMW Centennial Exhibition will be held at the Simpson Library. Hours are Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to midnight, Firday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday, noon to 6 p.m., Sunday, noon to midnight. FREE University of Mary Washington
2/1/2008 to 12/31/2008 Join us every Friday Night for our Friday Night Buffets! Menu changes weekly; check our website for the upcoming menu! Reserve your spot, reservations are Required! Call 540-446-2266. Dinner is 5:30-8pm. $12.99 per person. $ Potomac Point Winery
2/1/2008 to 12/31/2008 Join Potomac Point Winery every Saturday Night for Dinner, Dancing, & a little Romancing!! Menu changes weekly...check their website for the latest information! Schedule: 5:00pm-6:00pm: Appetizers; 6:00pm-7:00pm: Buffet Dinner; 7:00pm-7:30pm: Dessert; MUSIC from 6:00-9:00pm. $ Potomac Point Winery
3/5/2008 to 5/30/2008 Memorable Madonna: Art Institute's Mother & Child Spotlight Exhibition Sometime in the early 1890s Gari Melchers began a lifelong preoccupation with painting mothers in a wide range of attitudes with their children. The Art Institute of Chicago’s version is surely Melchers’ most beloved and widely recognized example. Although his image speaks of the universal mother figure, having a connection with all mothers, it also makes reference to the Classical notion of the Virgin Mary, solemnly raising her infant in symbolic offering to the world. It is a timeless and unforgettable icon of maternal love. Related paintings and preparatory works drawn from the Gari Melchers Home and Studio collection will accompany this important loan. Visit website for hours of operation and admission rates. $ Gari Melchers Home and Studio
3/8/2008 to 5/3/2008 John Elder Art Experience for Children Series Children ages 6 – 12 are invited to join Lindsey Victoria, Fine Arts graduate of the University of Mary Washington, as she shares her talents through a series of hands-on creative programs. Ms. Victoria will draw inspiration from the widely acclaimed exhibit John Adams Elder: Fredericksburg’s Artist of the Civil War, currently on display at the museum. Programs will be held from 10:00 to 11:00 am on March 8, April 12 and May 3. Cost is $5 per person. Registration required. Please call 540-371-3037. $ Fredericksburg Area Museum & Cultural Center
3/13/2008 to 6/1/2008 UMW Centennial Alumni Exhibition Exhibition at Ridderhof Martin Gallery, College Avenue and Seacobeck Street; Opening reception March 13 from 5 to 7 p.m. Museum hours are Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday & Sunday, 1 to 4 p.m.; by appointment April 26-June 1. FREE University of Mary Washington
3/15/2008 to 5/3/2008 "Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory" - Live Watch this favorite American tale come to life on stage. This professionally performed musical is geared especially for children of all ages. You will be charmed by the cast as they serve a fabulous lunch to your table. Time: Sat. Matinees (1:00pm); select weekday matinees (call) $ Riverside Center Dinner Theater
5/1/2008 9th Annual Taste of Fredericksburg This popular event features an evening of food samplings from local dining and catering establishments, live music and auctions. $ Jepson Alumni Center, Univ. of Mary Washington
5/1/2008 to 6/1/2008 Belvedere's 36th Strawberry Harvest Our 36th annual strawberry crop should ripen in early May. We are busy most every month of the year growing strawberries. During the summer months, new fields are planted and current fields are nurtured for next spring's harvest. Special care is given during the early fall period as that is when strawberries set their flower buds for next year's crop. Through the winter months we keep the plants cozy with special blankets. During early springtime the flowers must be protected from frosts and freezes. $ Belvedere Plantation
5/2/2008 Chaos in the Night: Wounding of Stonewall Jackson National Park Service historians will lead tours of "Stonewall" Jackson's wounding at 8:00, 8:30, and 9:00 p.m. from the Chancellorsville Visitor Center, located 11 miles west of Fredericksburg on State Route 3. FREE 9001 Plank Road
5/2/2008 A celebration of the weekend! A family block party with a live concert, food and drink in Old Town Fredericksburg. 6 to 9:30 p.m. $ Sophia Street
5/2/2008 to 7/27/2008 Enjoy one of America's favorite classic musicals, performed live on stage in Stafford County! Enjoy the state-of-the-art professional theater while being charmed by the cast as they serve a fabulous dinner to your table. Th.-Sat. 6:00pm dinner, 8:00pm show; Wed. & Sun. matinees available. $ Riverside Center Dinner Theater
5/3/2008 Courage Beyond Measure: Hazel Grove to Fairview Historian Greg Mertz will discuss the May 3, 1863, fighting at Hazel Grove, assisted by living historians. The 90-minute program will start at 4:00 p.m. at Chancellorsville Battlefield tour stop #9, located 1 mile south of the Chancellorsville Visitor Center. Call 540-786-2880 for directions. FREE 9001 Plank Road
5/3/2008 Opening Shots--Changing Tide of Battle Historian Frank O’Reilly will lead a tour over the ground where the Battle of Chancellorsville began and where decisions changed the course of the campaign. The 60-minute tour will take place at 10:00 a.m. on the Chancellorsville Day 1 Battlefield owned by the Civil War Preser | ||||||||||
