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January 18-25 calendar

A calendar of events taking place locally this week

Date published: 1/18/2007

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Lecture: 'The Meaning of Freedom in a Global Context,' University of Mary Washington, George Washington Hall, Dodd Auditorium. By Seyyed Hossein Nasr, professor of Islamic studies at George Washington University; part of the university's celebration of the Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom. 7:30 p.m. Free. 540/654-1342, 540/ 371-1766.

Art Film: Cezanne in Provence, Central Rappahannock Regional Library, 1201 Caroline St., Fredericksburg. Paul Cezanne was the painter whom Picasso called "the father of us all" as a tribute to his incredibly vast influence over those artists who came after. This PBS production captures the breathtaking beauty of Cezanne's beloved home and the vital link it had to his paintings and his entire life. 7-8 p.m. 540/372-1144.

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'Nunsense,' Riverside Center Dinner Theater, 95 Riverside Parkway, Stafford. The Little Sisters of Hoboken celebrate their diverse backgrounds at a fast-paced musical performance to raise funds for burial of the recently departed. $30-$51. Runs Wednesdays through Sundays, through Jan. 28. 540/370-4300.

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Salsa Dance, Tickers Coffee, Westwood Shopping Center, State Route 3, Fredericksburg. Lessons, 7-8 p.m., $5. Dance until 10 p.m. 540/899-5330.

Lecture/Performance, University of Mary Washington, Trinkle Hall, Room 106A. Spiritual dimensions of traditional Middle Eastern music by Roya Bahrami. 4-5 p.m. Free. Sponsored by the Department of Classics, Philosophy and Religion and The Leidecker Center for Asian Studies. Part of the university's celebration of the Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom. 540/654-1023.

event elsewhere

Robert E. Lee 200th Birthday Celebration, Stratford Hall Plantation, 485 Great House Road, Westmoreland. Presentations by re-enactor Al Stone, artillery salutes, candlelight house tours, music programs and new exhibits. Gates open at 9:30 a.m. Charge for some events. Runs through Sunday. For a full schedule of events visit stratfordhall.org. 804/493-8038.

area concerts

Beyond One Belief, Liberty Assembly of God, Aroma Rhythm Lounge, Morgansburg Road, Bealeton. 7 p.m. Free. 540/439-0500, aromarhythm.org.

Music of Moslem People and Cultures, University of Mary Washington, Woodard Campus Center, Great Hall. Persian music performed by regional musicians; part of the university's celebration of the Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom. 7 p.m. Free. 540/654-1342.

Benefit Concert, Waugh Enterprises clubhouse, State Route 20, Orange. Bluegrass, gospel and country music. 7-11 p.m. Donations accepted to benefit underprivileged children. 540/972-6264.

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Date published: 1/18/2007