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May 9, 2008   SMTWTFS

Music: In town Phil Makely Phil Makely with his steel string acoustic guitar performs his unique selections of pop, country, folk, celtic, and bluegrass in the intimate Frederick's dining room setting. Time: 7:00 - 10:00 Cost: $0 Location: Frederick's Restaurant 1005 Princess Anne Street, Fredericksburg Contact Phone: 540-654-5855 Sponsored by: Frederick's Restaurant Lend Me a Tenor Presented by Four County Players. When world-famous opera star Tito Mirelli is presumed dead from an accidental overdose of sleeping pills, the company scrambles to find a replacement. Chaos erupts when Tito wakes up. Runs through May 24. Time: 8 p.m. Cost: $5 Location: Barboursville Community Center, 5256 Governor Barbour St., Barboursville Contact Phone: 540/832-5355 Info online: fourcp.org All My Sons Rude Mechanicals present Arthur Miller’s landmark American drama. Runs through May 18. Time: 8 p.m. Cost: $5 Location: Third Floor Arts Space, 810 Caroline St., Fredericksburg Contact Phone: 540/373-4324 live music Time: 8 p.m. Location: Bates Bar and Grill, 5201 Jefferson Davis Highway, Spotsylvania Contact Phone: 710-1966 Karaoke 21 and up. Time: 9 p.m. Cost: free Location: Buffalo Philly’s, 445 Jefferson Davis Highway Contact Phone: 368-9555 Friends Fur Life Pet Sanctuary hosts Tail Waggin’ Jamboree featuring the Glass Onion Band, Wil Grava Time: 8:30-11:30 p.m. Location: BT’s Restaurant, 8613 Jefferson Davis Highway, Spotsylvania. Contact Phone: 898-3873 Small Town Time: 9 p.m. Location: Dougherty’s Tavern, 2055 Jefferson Davis Highway, Stafford Contact Phone: 657-8985 Phil Makely Time: 7–9:30 p.m. Location: Frederick’s, 1005 Princess Anne St. Contact Phone: 654-5855 Pete Mealy & Laurie Rose Griffith Time: 7:30 p.m. Location: The Griffin Bookshop, 106 Hanover St. Contact Phone: 899-8041 David Gilmore Time: 6–10 p.m. Location: Inn at Kelly’s Ford, Pelham’s Pub, 16589 Edwards Shop Road, Remington. Contact Phone: 399-1779 Tuff Luck Time: 9 p.m. Location: Yak–A–Doo’s, Holiday Inn North, U.S. 17, Falmouth Contact Phone: 899-5400 Piano by Ray Dempsey Time: 7 p.m. Location: Tru Luv’s A Modern American Bistro, 1101 Sophia St Contact Phone: 373-6500 live bands 21 and up Cost: $5 cover Location: Main Street Grill and Bar, 315 Garrisonville Road, Suite 108, Stafford Contact Phone: 288-9277 The Falsies and Humungo Ginormous Time: 9 p.m. Cost: $6 cover Location: The Loft at Frederick’s, 1005 Princess Anne St. Contact Phone: 654-5855 Music: Out of town Art Walk Gary Lee Tolley, local recording artist, will be appearing at Gitie's Boutique on Washington Avenue in Colonial Beach, VA for the Colonial Beach Art Walk. Time: 6 to 8 p.m. Cost: $0 Location: Gitie's Boutique Contact Phone: 540-775-1849 Sponsored by: Colonial Beach The Blue Ridge Chorale Performance includes "Mass Appeal," Schubert's Mass in G and Luboff's "African Mass." Time: 8 p.m. Location: The Theater at Washington, 291 Gay St. Contact Phone: 540/675-3502 Gary Lee Tolley at Art Walk Time: 6-8 p.m. Location: Gitie’s Boutique, 17373 Ridge Rd., Colonial Beach Contact Phone: 540/775-1849 Theater The Magistrate A judicial farce by Arthur Pinero. Runs again May 10. Time: 7:30 p.m. Cost: $7 Location: Chancellor High School, 6300 Harrison Road Contact Phone: 540/786-2606 Showboat Musical extravaganza about life and love aboard a Mississippi riverboat. Cost: $25–$41.95 Location: Lazy Susan Dinner Theatre, off I–95 at U.S. 1, Contact Phone: 703/550-7384 or 703/494-6311 Barefoot in the Park Neil Simon's theater classic performed by the Castaways Repertory Theater. Cost: $10–$14 Location: Dr. A.J. Ferlazzo Building, 15941 Donald Curtis Drive Contact Phone: 703/508-5418 Info online: castawaysthe ater.org "The Little Dog Laughed." Satire of Hollywood hypocrisy Contains strong language and adult content. Cost: $38 Location: Barksdale Theatre, 1601 Willow Lawn Drive Contact Phone: 804/ 282-2620 Info online: barksdalerichmond.org Greater Tuna Starring Joe Inscoe and Billy Christopher Maupin. Cost: $38 Location: Hanover Tavern, 13181 Hanover Courthouse Road Contact Phone: 804/282-2620 Grease All-time favorite Broadway musical depicting the antics at Rydell High during the 1950s. Time: Doors open 6 p.m., show 8 p.m. Location: Riverside Center Dinner Theater, Riverside Parkway, Falmouth Contact Phone: 540/370-4300 The Sound of Music Rodgers and Hammerstein's beloved classic. Runs weekends through May 18. Time: 8 p.m. Cost: Adults $16, students/seniors $14. Location: Fauquier Community Theatre, The Theatre at Vint Hill, 4225 Aiken Drive, Warrenton Contact Phone: 877/349-8760 Info online: fctstage.org School House Rock Runs various times Saturdays and weekdays May 8–June 28. Cost: $15 Location: Riverside Dinner Theater, Falmouth Contact Phone: 540/370-4300 Info online: rsdinnertheater.com (No events for this date in Health category.) (No events for this date in Public Meetings category.) (No events for this date in Seniors activities category.) (No events for this date in Group Meetings category.) Recreational sports Free Texas Holdem Games Come enjoy free Texas Holdem games and win free Cash. You also can enjoy the great food specials, Keno, OFT Beting and Video Games before and during the games. Visit us at www.arplpoker.com or 540-318-5253 24 hour hotline for info . See you at the game Time: 7:00 & 10:00pm Cost: $0 Location: The Riverboat Restaurant Contact Phone: 804-224-7055 Info online: www.arplpoker.com Sponsored by: American Restaurant Poker League, LLC Free Texas Holdem Game Come enjoy free Texas Holdem games and win free Cash.Also enjoy the great food specials, video games, good music before and during the games. Visit us at www.arplpoker.com or 540-318-5253 24 hour hotline for info . See you at the games Time: 10:00pm Cost: $0 Location: The Tavern @ Lees Hill Contact Phone: 540-710-1187 Info online: www.arplpoker.com Sponsored by: American restaurant Poker League, LLC (No events for this date in Outdoors activities category.) For Kids & Family-Friendly King of the Jungle A musical adventure for kids and families -- join the cast of Stafford's critically aclaimed 249 Theatre troupe as they journey to Africa in this Broadway-style musical exerperience. Time: 7 PM Cost: $0 Location: Mt. Ararat Baptist Church, 65 Toluca Road, Stafford, VA 22556 Contact Phone: 5408503700 Sponsored by: Frick and Frack Music Art Classes GOT ART?? TCS, Inc. will be holding Drawing and Craft classes for Ages 3-18 at Paragon Training Center. Classes held on T, Th and F. We can sign your child out of PTC summer camp and bring them to art class for yet more FUN!! Call 540/846-8920 Time: Tuesday eve., Thursday eve., Friday eve. Cost: $10.00-$12.00 Location: Paragon Training Center, 1410 Central Park Blvd., Fred. VA 22401 Contact Phone: 540-846-8920 Sponsored by: The Creative Side, Inc. Spring Peepers Twilight Hike All ages can listen to the musical sounds of the night. Hike through the woods and roast marshmallows by a cozy campfire. Dress for the weather and bring a flashlight. Time: 6:30–8 p.m. Cost: $5/person, $15/family; registration required Location: Curtis Park Shelter, 58 Jesse Curtis Lane, Stafford Contact Phone: 540/658-5115 Info online: staffordparks.com IMAX Film: Grand Canyon Adventure An exhilarating river-rafting adventure down the Colorado River. Runs through Sept. 5. Location: Science Museum of Virginia, 2500 W. Broad St., Richmond Contact Phone: 804/864-1400 Info online: smv.org Backyard Play Area This 6,000-square-foot backyard allows children to engage in various activities. Monday–Saturday, 9:30 a.m.–5 p.m.; Sunday, noon–5 p.m. Cost: Admission $7 Location: Children's Museum of Richmond, 2626 W. Broad St Contact Phone: 804/474-7000 Earn Your Badge! A new program designed for Boy and Girl Scouts of America and their affiliates. Earn a patch by completing a scavenger hunt booklet that encompasses the entire 8.3–acre campus. Workbooks designed for grades K–5 and 5–12. Cost: . Open Monday–Sunday, Time: 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Cost: $5, includes workbook, patch and admission. Other merit badges available Location: The American Civil War Center, 500 Tredegar St., Richmond Contact Phone: 804/780-1865, ext. 23 Info online: hturner@tredegar.org. Kid’s Chinese Brush Painting This class for ages 5–15 with instructor Hsi-Mei Yates runs on Fridays through May 30; registration required. Time: 4–5 p.m. or 5:30–6:30 p.m. $60 Location: LibertyTown Arts Workshop, 917 Liberty St., Fredericksburg Contact Phone: 540/371-7255, 540/657-5962 Middle School Mania Music, games, food for middle school students grades 6–8. Runs second Fridays of the month, Time: 7–9 p.m. Location: Liberty Community Church, 11775 Morgansburg Road, Bealeton Contact Phone: 540/439-0500 Info online: lccbealeton.com Art exhibits In His Hands Pam Allen and Kristi Zerull will display artwork illustration the theme, "In HIs Hands." Ten percent of proceeds will be donated to the National Kidney Foundation in honor of Ana Rendich. Opening reception May 2 from 6-9 pm. Show runs through June 21. Time: 6-9 pm Cost: $0 Location: At The Third Floor, 810 Caroline Street Contact Phone: 207-1056 Sponsored by: Pam Allen and Kristi Zerull Medieval to Modern Recent Acquisitions of Drawings, Prints and Illustrated Books. Location: National Gallery of Art, Fourth Street and Constitution Avenue, N.W. Contact Phone: 202/737-4215 Info online: nga.gov Ralph Woehrman—A Forty Year Retrospective Opening reception May 3, 6–8 p.m. Location: Center for the Arts–Caton Merchant Family Gallery, 9419 Battle St. Contact Phone: 703/330-2787 Info online: center-for- the-arts.org Setting the President's Table: American Presidential China From the Robert L. McNeil Jr. Collection exhibit showcases more than 100 pieces of porcelain used by presidents ranging from George Washington to Ronald Reagan, through Jan. 21, 2009. Location: George Washington's Mount Vernon Estate and Gardens, 3200 Mount Vernon Memorial Highway Contact Phone: 703/780-2000 Info online: mountvernon.org "Inspirations" Exhibit Recent works from Peggy Kingsbury and Sylvia Trybek, May 2–24, opening reception May 2, 5–7 p.m. Location: Brazier Fine Art, 3401 W. Cary St. Contact Phone: 804/359-2787 Info online: brazierfineart.com Art Springs Eternal A group show featuring 16 artists. Location: Artists' Undertaking Gallery, 309 Mill St., Occoquan Contact Phone: 703/494-0584 Poetry of Color Paintings of John J. Fitzsimmons. Location: Arts Center in Orange, 129 E. Main St. Contact Phone: 540/672-7311 Works of Nancie Harris and students Chinese embroidery and kimonos, art jewelry, original works of art. Through May. First Friday reception, 10 a.m.–9 p.m. Location: Atrium Gallery Art Studio, 526–2 Wolfe St. Contact Phone: 540/310-0752 Into the Swim Work of Joan Critz–Limbrick. Location: Bistro Bethem, 309 William St. Contact Phone: 540/371-9999 Watercolor paintings of Beverley Coates Featuring watercolor paintings of Beverley Coates. First Friday reception, 6–9 p.m. Location: Brush Strokes, 810 Caroline St. Contact Phone: 540/368-0560 Works of Hsi-Mei Yates Location: Central Rappahannock Regional Library, 1201 Caroline St. Contact Phone: 540/372-1144 John Adams Elder: Fredericksburg's Artist of the Civil War Retrospective Location: Fredericksburg Area Museum, 907 Princess Anne St. Contact Phone: 540/371-3037 Reclamation New work of Lynette L. Reed and Milvi Gill. Through May. Members' Gallery First Friday reception, May 2, 2008 6–8:30 p.m. Juror's talk at 6 p.m. Frederick Gallery. Location: Fredericksburg Center for the Creative Arts, 813 Sophia St Contact Phone: 540/373-5646 Fish Stories Work of Johnna Edmondson. First Friday reception, tMay 2, 6–9 p.m. Location: Griffin Bookshop & Coffee Bar, 723 Caroline St. Contact Phone: 540/899-8041 Debut exhibit by Malka S. Benoff Artists' reception, May 9, 6–8 p.m; May 10, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Location: JarrettThor Fine Arts, 100 Taylor St., Colonial Beach Contact Phone: 804/224-7200 Works by "Strokes of Brilliance Featuring artists Bev Bley, Dot Bourdon, Penny Hicks and Kay Roscoe. Location: Keystone Coffee Shop, 2206 Princess Anne St., Fredericksburg Contact Phone: 540/374-5228 Three Realists Works of Pat Cook, John Murray and Rick Weaver. Location: Nichols Galleries, State Route 678, near State Route 20 and U.S. 33, Barboursville Contact Phone: 540/832-3565 Works of Carol Coffman Location: Porter Memorial Library, 2001 Parkway Blvd., off Garrisonville Road, Stafford Contact Phone: 540/659-4909 Centennial alumni exhibition Time: by appointment Location: Ridderhof Martin Gallery, UMW, College Avenue Contact Phone: 540/654-1013 Clay sculpture by Christine Lush–Rodriguez Assorted works by Brush Strokes artists. First Friday reception, May 2, 6–9 p.m. Location: Pots & Palettes, 1008 Sophia St. Contact Phone: 540/373-7046 Featuring works by Lee Bonacci First Friday reception, May 2, 6–9 p.m. Location: Studio A, upstairs at 1011–A Princess Anne St. Contact Phone: 540/368-2120 Works by the Artists of Windmore Spring Artists' reception, Wednesday, May 7, 6–7:30 p.m. Location: Woodberry Forest School Walker Fine Arts Center, off U.S. 15, Madison County Contact Phone: 540/672-3900 In His Hands Featuring work by Pam Allen and Kristi Zerruill. 10 percent of all sales benefit the National Kidney Foundation in honor of Ana Rendrich. First Friday reception, May 2, 6–9 p.m. Location: The Third Floor, Fredericksburg Athenaeum, 810 Caroline St. (third floor) Contact Phone: 540/373-1311 6 Artists - New Work Primarily small works by Patte Ormsby, Paula Rose, Heidi Reszies Lewis, Jerome Golden, Adam DeSio and Laura Sherrill Ligon. First Friday reception, May 2, 6–9 p.m. Location: P. Rose Gallery and Framing, 709 Caroline St. Contact Phone: 540/371-8499 Music: Dancing Bellydance at Aladin Bellydancing every Friday night! Enjoy a professional bellydance show in our festive Mediterranean setting. We are located in the Greenbrier Shopping Center on Route 3, east of I-95. Aladin Mediterranean Restaurant & Hookah Bar. Time: 11:00 p.m. Cost: $0 Location: 2032 Plank Rd, Fredericksburg Contact Phone: (540) 372-7755 Salsa Dance Time: Lessons, 7–8 p.m., dance until 10 p.m. Cost: $5 Location: Tickers Coffee, Westwood Shopping Center, Fredericksburg Contact Phone: 540/899-5330 Salsa Time: lessons for beginners, 7–8 p.m., Open dancing until 10 p.m. Cost: $5, children free Location: Tickers Coffee, 2037 Plank Road Contact Phone: 899-5330 (No events for this date in High school sports category.) Church/Religious events Christ Church County Planning Night Come join us in our parish hall for a spaghetti supper and hear an update on what's going on in the Spotsylvania Courthouse area. Price includes salad, main dish, beverage, and dessert. We're around the corner from the Spotsy Courthouse. Time: 6-8pm Cost: $5.00 per person $20 family (of 4) Location: 8951 Courthouse Rd Spotsylvania VA 22553. Right around the corner from the courthouse. Contact Phone: (540) 582-5033 Info online: www.ChristChurchSpotsy.com Sponsored by: Christ Episcopal Church Other types of events The Fredericksburg Classic and Muscle Car Club of Virginia Cruise-in Oldies music, kids’ games, trophies for car owners. Time: 6–10 p.m. Cost: Free Location: Virginia Barbeque lot, U.S. 1 and Fall Hill Avenue, Fredericksburg Contact Phone: 540/786-6109 Info online: fredericksburg-car-club.org 21st Annual Dinner and Auction Time: Dinner 6 p.m., auction 7 p.m. Cost: Combined ticket $12 (must be purchased in advance); auction only $5. Location: Town Hall, 117 Butler St., Bowling Green Contact Phone: 804/633-5455; 804/633-7149 Sponsored by: Sponsored by Friends of Caroline Library 21st Biennial Needlework Contest and Exhibit Stitchers will show pieces created with different needlework techniques, and textile items from the Kenmore collection will be on display. Runs through May 17. Time: 10 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Cost: Adults $5, students $4, under age 6 free Location: Historic Kenmore, 1201 Washington Ave Contact Phone: 540/373-3381 “Politics and Personalities: The Wilderness Campaign, 1864.” The conference, May 9–11, will include a breakfast and lecture each morning at the Culpeper Best Western by historians Gordon Rhea, Clark Hall and Greg Mertz, and Chief Justice Frank Williams; plus two days of battlefield tours. Location: Culpeper Best Western Contact Phone: 540/972-9298 Info online: fowb.org Sponsored by: Sponsored by Friends of Wilderness Battlefield 144th Anniversary of the Battle of the Wilderness Activities include nationally recognized historians, presentations, battlefield tours, dinner and auction, Sunday at Ellwood, more. Runs through May 11. Contact Phone: 540/373-6122, 540/786-2880 Victorian Wedding Celebration elegant tradition of an authentic Victorian wedding with floral displays, wedding fashions, historical photographs and much more. Location: Maymont, 1700 Hampton St. Contact Phone: 804/ 358-7166, ext. 310 Info online: maymont,org (No events for this date in Fund-raiser / Charity events category.) (No events for this date in Sporting Events - out of town category.) Music: DJs and Karaoke Guitar Hero / Rock Band / Tournament Every Friday 2 Guys Productions is at Hard Tines - Woodbridge (across from Potomac Mills Mall) We have Guitar hero, and Rock Band. We also have a Rock Band Tournament. If you think you can Rock with Guitar Hero then you could walk away with some cash. Time: 9:00 - 1:30 Cost: $0 Location: Hard Times - Woodbridge (across fro Potomac Mills Mall Contact Phone: 540-287-3613 Info online: 2guysproductions.net Sponsored by: 2 Guys Productions Open mic Location: Bella Café, 3869 Jefferson Davis Highway, Suite 103, Stafford Contact Phone: 703/445-8855 DJs Location: Buffalo Mo’s Tap and Grill, 33 Wicomico Drive, Stafford Contact Phone: 288-1928 DJs Sinestro, Bake, JonnyC Time: 10 p.m. Cost: free Location: The Bourbon Room, 216 William St Contact Phone: 374-0404 Karaoke Idol Time: 9 p.m. Location: Clearwater Grill, 4276 Germanna Highway, Locust Grove Contact Phone: 540/972-0606 open mic, acoustic only, 15-minute sets Time: 5–7 p.m. Sign-up at 4:30 Location: Keystone Coffee, 2206 Princess Anne St Contact Phone: 540/374-5228 Karaoke Time: 9 p.m. Location: Tim’s 2, Fairview Beach, King George Contact Phone: 775-7500 DJ and karaoke 21 and up Time: 9 p.m. Cost: free Location: Steamers Seafood Bar and Grill, 430 Chatham Heights Rd., Suite 101, Stafford Contact Phone: 371-0788 DJ Cost: no cover Location: Robinson’s Tavern, 32345 Constitution Highway, Suite A, Locust Grove Contact Phone: 854-7474 karaoke Location: Muggsey’s Lounge, Ramada Inn, 5324 Jefferson Davis Highway Contact Phone: 540/898-1102 DJs. 21 and over. Time: 9 p.m. Location: Muggsey’s Lounge, Ramada Inn, 5324 Jefferson Davis Highway Contact Phone: 540/898-1102 karaoke 21 and up Time: 9 p.m.–1 a.m. Cost: free Location: The Mad Moose, 2610 Jefferson Davis Highway, Stafford. Contact Phone: 659-8922