Music: In town
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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
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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
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Lunch at Hurkamp Park
Buy or bring your lunch and enjoy Live Music from Peter Mealy
and Laurie Rose Griffith.
Time: 11:30 a - 1:30 p
Cost: $0
Location: Hurkamp Park between Prince Edward and William Streets
Contact Phone: 540-372-1086
Sponsored by: Fredericksburg Parks & Recreation
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Mixing the Media
This craft class for ages 10 and up with instructor Gabriel Pons runs on Tuesdays through May 20;
Time: 4–6 p.m.
Cost: $90; registration required.
Location: LibertyTown Arts Workshop, 917 Liberty St., Fredericksburg
Contact Phone: 540/371-7255, 540/905-5113
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Happy Hour Trivia
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Location: Bailey’s Pub and Grille, Central Park
Contact Phone: 548-4105
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Acoustic jam with Bob Smith and friends
Time: 8–11 p.m.
Cost: no cover
Location: Bistro Bethem, 309 William St.
Contact Phone: 371-9999
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James Rex
Time: 9 p.m.
Cost: no cover
Location: Buffalo Wild Wings, Central Park
Contact Phone: 548-8048
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Peter Mealy & Laurie Rose Griffith
Time: 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.
Location: Hurkamp Park
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Carolina Shag Dance Club
Time: 7:30 p.m.
Cost: $3 cover
Location: The Loft at Frederick’s, 1005 Princess Anne St.
Contact Phone: 654-5855
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(No events for this date in Music: Out of town category.)
Theater
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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
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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
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"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
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Greater Tuna
Starring Joe Inscoe and Billy Christopher Maupin.
Cost: $38
Location: Hanover Tavern, 13181 Hanover Courthouse Road
Contact Phone: 804/282-2620
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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
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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
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(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.)
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Recreational sports
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Stafford Stars 2008-2009 Try-Outs
Stafford Stars Cheer
May 12th - levels 1-2 6-9 PM
May 13th - levels 3-4 6-9 PM
May 14th - level 5/make-ups 6-9 PM
See our web site for more information
Cost: $0
Location: 40 Perchwood Drive
Contact Phone: 540-657-2215
Info online:
www.staffordstars.com
Sponsored by: Stafford Stars
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Free Texas Holdem Games
Come enjoy free Texas Holdem games and win free Cash. You also can enjoy the great food specials, bowling, darts and a game of pool 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: 6:30 & 9:30pm
Cost: $0
Location: Liberty Lanes / Box Seats Massaponix
Contact Phone: 540-710-PINS
Sponsored by: American Restaurant Poker League, LLC
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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: 7:00pm
Cost: $0
Location: Brandons Place Culpeper
Contact Phone: 540-829-1025
Info online:
www.arplpoker.com
Sponsored by: American Restaurant Poker League, LLC
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(No events for this date in Outdoors activities category.)
For Kids & Family-Friendly
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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Touch–A–Truck
Come see, touch and feel a school bus. Part of the Lunchtime at Hurkamp concert series.
Time: noon–1 p.m.
Location: Hurkamp Park, William Street, Fredericksburg
Contact Phone: 40/372-1086 ext. 215
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Art exhibits
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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
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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
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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
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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
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"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
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Art Springs Eternal
A group show featuring 16 artists.
Location: Artists' Undertaking Gallery, 309 Mill St., Occoquan
Contact Phone: 703/494-0584
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Poetry of Color
Paintings of John J. Fitzsimmons.
Location: Arts Center in Orange, 129 E. Main St.
Contact Phone: 540/672-7311
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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
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Into the Swim
Work of Joan Critz–Limbrick.
Location: Bistro Bethem, 309 William St.
Contact Phone: 540/371-9999
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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
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Works of Hsi-Mei Yates
Location: Central Rappahannock Regional Library, 1201 Caroline St.
Contact Phone: 540/372-1144
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John Adams Elder: Fredericksburg's Artist of the Civil War Retrospective
Location: Fredericksburg Area Museum, 907 Princess Anne St.
Contact Phone: 540/371-3037
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Works of Carol Coffman
Location: Porter Memorial Library, 2001 Parkway Blvd., off Garrisonville Road, Stafford
Contact Phone: 540/659-4909
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Centennial alumni exhibition
Time: by appointment
Location: Ridderhof Martin Gallery, UMW, College Avenue
Contact Phone: 540/654-1013
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Music: Dancing
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Beach Music and Shag Dance
Free lessons at 7:30 p.m.
Time: 7–10 p.m.
Cost: $3
Location: The Loft, 1005 Princess Anne St., Fredericksburg
Contact Phone: 540/847-1296
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(No events for this date in High school sports category.)
(No events for this date in Church/Religious events category.)
Other types of events
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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
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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
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(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
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Happy Hour Trivia
Every Tuesday 2 Guys Productions is at Baileys - Central Park with Happy Hour Trivia. It is FREE to play and you could win over $400.00 in cash and prizes. Hope to see you there
Time: 7:30-10:30
Cost: $0
Location: Baileys - Central Park
Contact Phone: 540-287-3613
Info online:
2guysproductions.net
Sponsored by: 2 Guys Productions
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Karaoke / Dj
Every Tuesday night 2 Guys Productions is at Hard Times 4 Mile Fork. Making you the rock star with 2 Guys Karaoke and giving you the spot light. We have the best karaoke and the hottest dance tunes. Come out and party with us.
Time: 9:00 - 1:30
Cost: $0
Location: Hard Times - 4 Mile Fork
Contact Phone: 540-287-3613
Info online:
2guysproductions.net
Sponsored by: 2 Guys Productions
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Karaoke
Time: 8 p.m.
Location: Yak–A–Doo’s, Holiday Inn North, U.S. 17, Falmouth
Contact Phone: 899-5400
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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
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Karaoke
Time: 8 p.m.
Location: Sam’s Sports Bar, 543 Warrenton Road
Contact Phone: 371-4447
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open mic
all ages
Time: 8–9 p.m.
Location: Main Street Grill and Bar, 315 Garrisonville Road, Suite 108, Stafford.
Contact Phone: 288-9277
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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
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