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Dec 4, 2009   SMTWTFS

Music: In town Dirty Banna band Live Banna eatting contest at Q Ball cafe Dirty Banna band Live Banna eatting contest at Q Ball cafe 18 an up with ID $5.00 cover Time: 930 Cost: 5.00 Location: Q Balls cafe 960 Bragg Rd Fredericksburg,va.22407 Contact Phone: 5405482799 Info online: www.qballcafe.com Sponsored by: Q Ball cafe Pete Fields Duo plays Kybecca Wine Bar Pete Fields Duo plays Kybecca Wine Bar Time: 8pm Cost: $0 Location: Kybecca - 400 William Street Fredericksburg, VA Contact Phone: 540-373-3338 Info online: http://kybeccawinebar.com/ Holiday Pops Concert Holiday Pops Concert by the UMW-Community Symphony Orchestra. Time: 7:30 p.m. Cost: $0 Location: George Washington Hall, Dodd Auditorium, 1301 College Avenue, Fredericksburg Contact Phone: (540) 654-1012 Sponsored by: UMW-Community Symphony Orchestra The Influence Live at Colonial Tavern The Influence--a modern-rock five-piece based in Virginia Beach-- are at the vanguard of the East Coast music scene. Critics have compared the band's music to recent releases from acts such as Pearl Jam and Kings of Leon. Time: 10:00 PM Cost: $5 Location: 406 Lafayette Blvd Fredericksburg, VA 22401 Contact Phone: (540) 373-1313 Info online: http://www.irishbrigadetavern.com/colonial/ Sponsored by: Colonial Tavern St. George Voices The St. George Voices - a cappella from Renaissance to Jazz, plus Christmas favorites in the fabulous acoustics of St. George's Episcopal Church Time: 7:30 PM Cost: $0 Location: St. George's Episcopal Church 905 Princess Anne Street, Fredericksburg, VA 22401 Contact Phone: 540-373-4133 Sponsored by: St. George's Episcopal Church Laurie Rose Griffith & Pete Mealy Acoustic guitar, bass, fiddle, and vocals. Time: 7:30 Cost: FREE Location: 723 Caroline Street Contact Phone: 899-8041 Sponsored by: The Griffin Bookshop & Coffee Bar Into The Now 21 and up. Covers of Rock / Classic Rock / Alternative music. Please contact Jackie for more information. Time: 10pm Cost: $5 Location: Mainstreet Grill and Bar 315 Garrisonville Road Suite 108, Stafford Contact Phone: 540-288-9277 Info online: mainstreetstaffordva.com Sponsored by: Mainstreet Grill and Bar The Believers Bluegrass Time: 8:00pm Cost: $0 Location: The Recreation Center, 213 William St. Contact Phone: (540) 371-6498 Sponsored by: The Recreation Center Summit Crossing classic rock from 50's and 60's-vintage boomer rock'n'blues on kenmore ave 2 blocks from lafayette blvd discount coupons available online Time: 8:30 pm Cost: $5 Location: The Grapevine Cafe 622 Kenmore ave Fredericksburg Contact Phone: 540-371-8880 Info online: summitxing@myspace.com Sponsored by: The Grapevine Cafe Jay Starling Jazz Quintet Marvel to the musical stylings of Jay Starling and his roving band of future jazz makers. This ain't no background music, this is full throttle beats, intense musicianship coupled with impeccable cohesion. You do not want to miss it! Time: 10:00pm Cost: $0 Location: bistro bethem, 309 william street Contact Phone: 5403719999 Info online: www.bistrobethem.com Sponsored by: Bistro Bethem Risque at Shannon's The band Risque returns to Shannon's all the way from Michigan by popular demand. Come join us for 2 nights of the hottest dance hits with one of the hottest bands to ever play in Fredericksburg. Shannon's is located in the Fred. Hospitality House Hotel. Time: 9pm - 1am Cost: Fri $5, Sat $7 Location: Shannon's Bar & Grille, 2801 Plank Rd. Fredericksburg, VA 22401 Contact Phone: 540-786-8321 x7177 Info online: www.risqueband.com Sponsored by: Shannon's Bar & Grille Glass Onion 21 and up. Time: 9 p.m. Cost: no cover Location: Yak-A-Doos, Holiday Inn North, 564 Warrenton Road, Falmouth Contact Phone: 899-5400 Music: Out of town Tony Furtado Americana/Blues Time: 8 pm Cost: $16/$21 Location: Ashland Coffee & Tea 100 N. Railroad Ave., Ashland, VA 23005 Contact Phone: 804-798-1702 Info online: http://www.ashlandcoffeeandtea.com Sponsored by: Ashland Coffee & Tea Theater A Christmas Carol This non-traditional telling of the timeless story follows Charles Dickens as he writes "A Christmas Carol", using the people and events around him for inspiration. Join us for a festive night as we take a new twist on a classic tale. Time: 8 pm Cost: $ Adults/$8 children Location: Germanna Community College, Spotsylvania Campus Contact Phone: (540)310-4055 Info online: www.stagedoorproductions.org Sponsored by: Stage Door Productions (No events for this date in Health category.) (No events for this date in Public Meetings category.) Seniors activities Festival of Trees, Walking in a Winter Wonderland Festival of Trees is a dazzling display of 150 fully-decorated trees available for silent auction, wreaths, mini trees, a unique gift boutique, and exciting children’s activities, including Santa! Special events: Fashion Show Luncheon Dec 8 and Tea Dec 10 Time: 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM daily Cost: Adults $7, Seniors $5, Children (ages 2-12) $2 Location: Festival of Trees at Fredericksburg Expo Center in Celebrate Virginia, 2371 Carl D. Silver Parkway, Contact Phone: 540-371-0831 Info online: www.hopehouseva.org Sponsored by: Festival of Trees to Benefit Hope House (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 and gift certificates. Enjoy food and beverage specials before and during the games. Time: 10pm Cost: $0 Location: The Tavern @ Lees Hill Contact Phone: 540-710-1187 Info online: http://www.arplpoker.com Sponsored by: American Restaurant Poker League Outdoors activities Owl Prowl Explore the life of owls. The tour begins at the Visitor Center with a talk about our loacal owls. We take the hay wagon into the forest to call the owls in. Call the park for more info & to make the required reservations. Time: 7:00 PM Cost: $3/person $8/family Location: Caledon Natural Area, 11617 Caledon Rd, King George Contact Phone: 540-663-3861 Sponsored by: Caledon Natural Area For Kids and Family-Friendly Miracle on 34th St. The cherished family holiday classic is staged in The Players newly renovated theatre. One mile west of Callao on U. S. Rt. 360. Time: 8:00 Evenings; 3:00 Sat. & Sun. matinees Cost: $10 (Students) - $20 (Adults) Location: 16217 Richmond Rd., Callao Contact Phone: (804) 529-9345 Info online: www.westmorelandplayers.org Sponsored by: The Westmoreland Players Art Classes ART CLASSES for ages 5-18 at the Spotsy YMCA on Fridays and Saturday evenings. Thursday mornings we have homeschool Art. For more information contact Debby 540-846-8920 Time: varies by class Cost: $12.00 Location: Spotsylvania YMCA Contact Phone: 540-846-8920 Info online: www.thecreativesideinc.com Sponsored by: The Creative Side, Inc. Art Classes We now have ART CLASSES in STAFFORD. Art classes promote creative thinking, a sense of accomplishment, heightened self-esteem and are just plain FUN! Classes for ages 5-18. Classes include paints and dry media. Contact Debby 540-846-8920 Time: varies by class Cost: $14.00 Location: Stafford Parks and Recreation Contact Phone: 540-846-8920 Info online: www.thecreativesideinc.com Sponsored by: The Creative Side, Inc. Virginia's Holiday Lightfest Virginia’s Holiday Lightfest” a dazzling illuminated drive through holiday experience will be held at Patriot Park (5710 Smith Station Rd.). Featuring larger than life displays and close to a mile of true holiday magic. Brand new in 2009, Virginia’s Holiday Lightfest at Patriot Park will benefit the Greater Chapter of the American Red Cross. Lighted displays sponsored by local businesses Time: 6 to 10 p.m. Cost: $8 weekdays, $12 weekends Location: Patriot Park 5710 Smith Station Road Contact Phone: 540-840-6504 Info online: www.virginiaholidaylightfest.com Festival of Trees, Walking in a Winter Wonderland Festival of Trees is a dazzling display of 150 fully-decorated trees available for silent auction, wreaths, mini trees, a unique gift boutique, and exciting children’s activities, including Santa! Special events: Fashion Show Luncheon Dec 8 and Tea Dec 10 Time: 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM daily Cost: Adults $7, Seniors $5, Children (ages 2-12) $2 Location: Festival of Trees at Fredericksburg Expo Center in Celebrate Virginia, 2371 Carl D. Silver Parkway, Contact Phone: 540-371-0831 Info online: www.hopehouseva.org Sponsored by: Festival of Trees to Benefit Hope House Holiday Lights Carriage Rides Enjoy a Relaxing, Horse-Drawn Carriage Ride through Downtown Historic Fredericksburg during the Christmas Light Season, Our Christmas Carriage has seats 2- 4 passengers. We can also accomodate groups. Driver gratuity not included. Call for Reservations. Time: 6:00, 7:00, 8:00 pm Cost: $125.00 Location: Fredericksburg Visitor Center, 706 Caroline Street, Fredericksburg Contact Phone: 540-371-0094 Info online: www.oldetownecarriages.com Sponsored by: Olde Towne Carriages Fredericksburg Fairgrounds Holiday Lights Showcase The Holiday Lights Showcase is at the Fredericksburg Fairgrounds! Holiday lights, displays and attractions run Fridays through Sundays, through Dec. 20, plus Dec. 21-23. Cost: $5/vehicle. Info: 540/373-1294. Cost: $5.00 Location: Fredericksburg Fairgrounds,2400 Airport Avenue Contact Phone: 540-373-1294 Info online: www.fredfair.org Sponsored by: Fredericksburg Fairgrounds Art exhibits Art Exhibit Art Exhibit of local artists on disply at the University Cafe daily. 409 William Street Fredericksburg, VA Time: daily Cost: $0 Location: 409 William Street Fredericksburg, VA Contact Phone: 540-656-2690 Sponsored by: University Cafe The Object: Found, Multiplied, Manipulated Exhibition, The Object: Found, Multiplied, Manipulated; Ridderhof Martin Gallery, College Ave. at Seacobeck St.; Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, 1-4 p.m.; free; (540) 654-1013. Cost: $0 Location: 1301 College Avenue, Fredericksburg, Contact Phone: (540) 654-1013 Sponsored by: Ridderhof Martin Gallery; University of Mary Washington Art Museum Artists: Works by Museum Professionals Exhibition, Art Museum Artists: Works by Museum Professionals; duPont Gallery, College Ave. at Thornton St.; Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, 1-4 p.m.; free; (540) 654-1013. Cost: $0 Location: duPont Gallery, 1301 College Avenue, Fredericksburg Contact Phone: (540) 654-1013 Sponsored by: duPont Gallery, University of Mary Washington Picturing Health: Norman Rockwell and the Art of Illustration Exhibition, Picturing Health: Norman Rockwell and the Art of Illustration, organized by the Norman Rockwell Museum; Gari Melchers Home and Studio Pavilion at Belmont, 224 Washington St., Falmouth; open daily 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., closed Wednesdays and Nov. 26 Cost: $10 adults, $5 children Location: Gari Melchers Home and Studio Pavilion at Belmont, 224 Washington St., Falmouth Contact Phone: (540) 654-1851 Info online: www.GariMelchers.org Sponsored by: Gari Melchers Home and Studio Pavilion at Belmont First Friday First Friday for December features artists Sue Henderson, Cheryl Miller Johns, and members of the Fredericksburg Mixed Media Experience , Leslie Brier, Darlene Wilkinson, Terry Pitzel, Jeanne Tanks, and Carol Baker. Time: 6 pm - 9 pm Cost: $0 Location: University Cafe, 409 William Street, Fredericksburg Contact Phone: 540-656-2690 Sponsored by: University Cafe Ed King First Friday art opening and reception for the celebrated works of Ed King. A master of optical blending and capturing light and depth witha simple paint stroke. Complementary hors devours. Time: 10 pm Cost: Free Location: Sammy T's 801 Caroline St. Contact Phone: 540-371-2008 Info online: Sammy T's on facebook Sponsored by: Sammy T's Cathy Ambrose Smith Featuring mosaic art by local artist Cathy Ambrose Smith. Time: 6:30 Cost: FREE Location: 723 Caroline Street Contact Phone: 899-8041 Info online: www.griffinbookshopcoffeebar.com Sponsored by: Griffin Bookshop & Coffee Bar Music: Dancing Salsaholic Fridays with Salsa Dance Lessons Las Palmas Cafe...Authentic Puerto Rican Restaurant HOSTS the Best Salsa Night in the AREA!!!! Join us this and every Friday Night for our Salsaholics Salsa Nights!! Salsa Lessons begin sharply at 9pm. Open Dance til 1:30am Time: 9pm Cost: $5.00 BEFORE 10PM $10 AFTER Location: Las Palmas Cafe, 707 Caroline Street, Fredericksburg, VA 22401 Contact Phone: 540-372-7256 Info online: www.laspalmascafe1.com Sponsored by: Las Palmas Cafe Laziza Bellydance Show Enjoy our bellydance show while you dine at Laziza. Located in the Salem Church Crossing center, next to Ukrop's. Reservations recommended. Time: 8:00 p.m. Cost: $0 Location: Laziza Lebanese Restaurant, 4256 Plank Rd, Fredericksburg Contact Phone: 540-548-4555 Info online: www.lazizaoffredericksburg.com Sponsored by: Laziza Lebanese Restaurant Bellydance at Aladin Bellydancer performs every Friday night! Located in the Greenbrier Shopping Center on Route 3, east of I-95. Time: 11:00 p.m. Cost: $0 Location: Aladin Mediterranean Restaurant, 2032 Plank Rd, Fredericksburg Contact Phone: 540-372-7755 Sponsored by: Aladin Mediterranean Restaurant Friday NIGHT Salsa Dance Party Salsaholic Friday Nights EVERY FRIDAY NIGHT AT LAS PALMAS CAFE Salsa Lessons begin sharply at 9pm. Open Dance til 1:30am Dinner til 9pm (Reservations highly recommended) Appetizers til 11pm Las Palmas Cafe Only Authentic Puerto Rican Restaurant in the ENTIRE AREA!!!! 707 Caroline Street Fredericksburg, VA 22401 540-372-7256 Time: 9pm to 1:30am Cost: $5.00 Location: Las Palmas Cafe, 707 Caroline Street, Fredericksburg, VA 22401 Contact Phone: 540-372-7256 Info online: www.laspalmascafe1.com Sponsored by: Las Palmas Cafe Salsa Dance Party Salsaholic Friday Nights EVERY FRIDAY NIGHT AT LAS PALMAS CAFE Salsa Lessons begin sharply at 9pm. Open Dance til 1:30am Dinner til 9pm (Reservations highly recommended) Appetizers til 11pm Las Palmas Cafe Only Authentic Puerto Rican Restaurant in the ENTIRE AREA!!!! 707 Caroline Street Fredericksburg, VA 22401 540-372-7256 Time: 9pm to 1:30am Cost: $5.00 Location: Las Palmas Cafe, 707 Caroline Street, Fredericksburg, VA 22401 Contact Phone: 540-372-7256 Info online: www.laspalmascafe1.com Sponsored by: Salsaholic Salsa Fridays (No events for this date in High school sports category.) (No events for this date in Church/Religious events category.) Other types of events FRIDAY NIGHT MAGIC Bring your Magic the Gathering deck and compete with the best players in the area. Formats and entry fees vary week to week. Nothing is certain except we'll be playing Magic. Call for details. All ages and skill levels welcome. Time: 6:00 PM Cost: Varies Location: Gamerz, 411 Chatham Heights Road, Fredericksburg, VA 22405 Contact Phone: 540-479-6140 Info online: www.charactervaults.com Sponsored by: Character Vaults The Useful and the Beautiful: Harper's Bazaar, 1867-2009 Highlights from Simpson Library’s collection of early editions of America’s first fashion magazine; Simpson Library, first floor; Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m. to midnight; Friday, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Saturday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and Sunday noon to midnight. Cost: $0 Location: Simpson Library, 1801 College Avenue, Fredericksburg Contact Phone: (540)654-1752 Sponsored by: University of Mary Washington Holidays with the Melchers Tours Holidays with the Melchers Tour by Gari Melchers Home and Studio at Belmont. Cost: $10 for adults or $5 for children ages 5 and older Location: Gari Melchers Home and Studio at Belmont, 224 Washington St., Falmouth Contact Phone: (540) 654-1844 Info online: www.GariMelchers.org Sponsored by: Gari Melchers Home and Studio at Belmont Festival of Trees, Walking in a Winter Wonderland Festival of Trees is a dazzling display of 150 fully-decorated trees available for silent auction, wreaths, mini trees, a unique gift boutique, and exciting children’s activities, including Santa! Special events: Fashion Show Luncheon Dec 8 and Tea Dec 10 Time: 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM daily Cost: Adults $7, Seniors $5, Children (ages 2-12) $2 Location: Festival of Trees at Fredericksburg Expo Center in Celebrate Virginia, 2371 Carl D. Silver Parkway, Contact Phone: 540-371-0831 Info online: www.hopehouseva.org Sponsored by: Festival of Trees to Benefit Hope House Handel'sMessiah 40th Annual Performance, directed by Dr. Christopher O. Ryder. More than 100 choral voices, soloists and orchestra, will bring the Christmas classic to life. Performance is at 7:00 pm on Friday 12/4 and 2:00 pm on Saturday 12/5. Free will offering. Time: 7:00 pm and 2:00 pm Cost: $0 Location: Fredericksburg Baptist Chursh, 1019 Princess Anne St. Fredericksburg, VA 22401 Contact Phone: 540-373-4402 Info online: fredericksburgcommunitychorus.org Sponsored by: Fredericksburg Community Chorus Boxwood Wreath Making Workshop Make a live boxwood wreath for your door for the holidays. All materials included, no experience needed. Wreaths last through the holiday season. Come Thursday or Friday night. Time: 7 pm Cost: $20 Location: Shiloh Baptist Church, old site, 801 Sophia Street, F'burg Contact Phone: 540-582-2699 Sponsored by: Master Gardeners Fund-raiser / Charity events Turkey Shoot A turkey shoot held every Friday at the Ladysmith Rescue Squad. Food will be sold. Only stock 12 gauge guns allowed. Proceeds will benefit Ladysmith Rescue Squad and Tate Road Hunt Club. Various prizes will awarded to each round winner. Time: 7:00 pm- until Cost: Depends on the round Location: 18287 Jeffersonn Davis Highway Ruther Glen Va, 22546 Contact Phone: (804) 819-9468 Sponsored by: Ladysmith Rescue Squad and Tate Road Hunt Club Festival of Trees, Walking in a Winter Wonderland Festival of Trees is a dazzling display of 150 fully-decorated trees available for silent auction, wreaths, mini trees, a unique gift boutique, and exciting children’s activities, including Santa! Special events: Fashion Show Luncheon Dec 8 and Tea Dec 10 Time: 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM daily Cost: Adults $7, Seniors $5, Children (ages 2-12) $2 Location: Festival of Trees at Fredericksburg Expo Center in Celebrate Virginia, 2371 Carl D. Silver Parkway, Contact Phone: 540-371-0831 Info online: www.hopehouseva.org Sponsored by: Festival of Trees to Benefit Hope House Fighting for Monica Fund Salsa Dance Party Join us for a night of celebration to raise money and Awareness for a Fredericksburg Area Native who has been faced with a fight against a crippling disease. This event will feature DJ Manny spinning the best in todays music with a Latino Twist. Time: 9:00pm Cost: $5.00 Location: Buffalo Wild Wild Wings Grill and Bar 1638 Carl D Silver Parkway Fredericksburg Contact Phone: 5405488048 Info online: www.politicsandculture.net Sponsored by: Buffalo Wild Wings Grill and Bar Boxwood Wreath Making Workshop Make a live boxwood wreath for your door for the holiday. No experience need, all materials provided. Choose a Thursday or Friday Night. Unable to make a wreath? Pre-order one for $30. Time: 7 pm Cost: $20 Location: 801 Sophia Street, F'burg Contact Phone: 540-582-2699 Sponsored by: Master Gardeners Annual Christmas Bazaar George Washington Birthplace Bookstore/Gift Shop Contact Carla Gutridge for more information Time: 9a-5p Cost: $0 Location: 1730 Popes Creek Rd. Washington's Birthplace, VA Contact Phone: 804-224-7895 Sponsored by: George Washington Birthplace Association Boxwood Wreath Making Workshop Make a live boxwood wreath for your door for the holidays. All materials included, no experience needed. Wreaths last through the holiday season. Come Thursday or Friday night. Time: 7 pm Cost: $20 Location: Shiloh Baptist Church, old site, 801 Sophia Street, F'burg Contact Phone: 540-582-2699 Sponsored by: Master Gardeners (No events for this date in Sporting Events - out of town category.) Music: DJs and Karaoke DJ Mikie Come join Javis' DJ Mikie for Karoake and dance music! Time: 9:00 pm Cost: No Cover Location: Steamers 430 Chatham Heights Rd., Fredericksburg Contact Phone: (540) 371-0788 Info online: www.steamersseafood.net Sponsored by: Steamers Nick's Karaoke Come and join us for the best Karaoke in town. Listen to the latest hits and your favorite music played by our professtional staff at Muggsey's Lounge Time: 9pm 2 am Cost: $5 Location: 5324 Jefferson Davis Highway Contact Phone: 540-898-1102 Sponsored by: Muggsey's Lounge Flashback Fridays Best of 70's, 80's and 90's pop and dance hits taking you back to the time of Teen Wolf and Top Gun. With DJ Bill Carroll from B101.5 you know it will be a good time. Box Seats is in Liberty Center Massaponax beside the DMV. Call Chris at Liberty Center Time: 9:00pm Cost: $5 Location: Box Seats, 5801 Southpoint Center Blvd. Fredericksburg VA 22407 Contact Phone: 540-710-7467 Info online: libertylanes.net Sponsored by: Box Seats at Liberty Center DJ Bob Kidd DJ Bob Kidd with Two Guys Productions spins top dance tunes Time: 9:30pm Cost: $5 Location: Hard Times Cafe, 5099 Jefferson Davis Hwy, Fredericksburg (Four Mile Fork) Contact Phone: 540-710-6771 Sponsored by: Hard Times Cafe DJ JT DJ JT spins the best of 80s,90s and top 40 Time: 9:30 pm Cost: $3 Location: Hard Times Cafe, 314 Jefferson Davis Hwy (Lee Plaza) Contact Phone: 540-899-6555 Sponsored by: Hard Times Cafe