"Indelible" Art Show~ Fri., March 2nd 6-10p.m.

 

"Indelible" Art Show

PONSHOP Studio and Gallery

712 Caroline Street

Fredericksburg, VA 22401 

Friday, March 2

PONSHOP Studio and Gallery are pleased to announce “Indelible,” a group show featuring seven of the areas most talented and bold contemporary artists.

The opening reception will be held on “First Friday” March 2, from 6-10pm.

PONSHOP will feature the work of Jack Brown’s Tattoo Revival artists Kenny Brown, Kelley Drake, Chance Kenyon, Grady Spades, and Mike Tschirn. The range of their media includes ink on paper to oil on canvas. Their latest pieces incorporate vibrant colors, surreal images, and bold lines.

Brooklyn-born Elstabo, a 2011 Urban Decay II featured artist and recent resident talent, is also contributing to the collection with his vivid and graphic paintings on canvas. The show will also include photographs of Jack Brown’s artists taken by Adam Desio.

For more about the participating artists in March’s “Indelible” Show, visit the PONSHOP Blog. http://www.ponshopstudio.com/archives/2122

 Exhibition Dates: March 2 – April 1, 2012

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St. Jude Benefit Day @ Cheeseburger in Paradise~Wed. Feb. 29th

St. Jude Benefit Day

Wednesday, February 29th
11a.m. - 2p.m.

CHEESEBURGER IN PARADISE

Bar & Grill

Central Park

Live broadcast with Jessica CAsh and Steve Waters!!

93.3 WFLS Today's Country

$10 Lunch

All proceeds go to St. Jude

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HARLEM GLOBETROTTERS coming to Stafford High School~Feb. 29th

 

 

Harlem Globetrotters

North Stafford High School

Stafford, VA

 February 29 at 7 p.m.

The Harlem Globetrotters are an exhibition basketball team that combines athleticism, theater and comedy. Created by Abe Saperstein in 1926 in Chicago, Illinois, the team adopted the name Harlem because of its connotations as a major black community.  

For tickets visit: www.harlemglobetrotters.com

$25

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44 Diesel plays @ Hard Time Cafe DOWNTOWN~This Saturday!!

 

44 Diesel plays Hard Times Cafe

DOWNTOWN

Fredericksburg, VA

Saturday, February 25 at 9 p.m.

Local roots, rock, reggae band 44 Diesel plays Hard Times Cafe (314 Jefferson Davis Highway) THIS Saturday night!! The show will begin at 9pm.

The band is from Richmond VAa nd is sharing their love of live music with the great people of the region. They are building a large family of loyal fans one new friend at a time.

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Hartwood Winery's Mid-Winter Celebration~Sat., Feb. 25th

Hartwood Winery's Mid-Winter Celebration

345 Hartwood Road

Fredericksburg, VA

(540) 752-4893

Saturday, February 25 at 11 a.m.

 Guest, Unicorn Winery joins Hartwood with wine tastings, live music from David Gilmore, 11am-2pm and from Gerry Maddox, 2-5pm, tours, light hors d'oeuvres or bring a picnic. $15/adult. Children, free.

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Adult Spelling Bee~Spotsy Lions Club~Mon., Feb. 27th

ADULT SPELLING BEE

Spotsylvania Lions Club

To Host Adult Spelling Bee

Monday, February 27th, 2012 * 7:00p.m.

Fredericksburg Country Club

11031 Tidewater Trail*Fredericksburg, VA

Three-person teams from local schools, colleges, businesses, and community organizations will compete.  Publisher Emeritus of The Free Lance Star, Mr. Josiah R. Rowe, III, will be this year's honoree.

This major Spotsylvania Lions Club fundraiser will have all proceeds go to support scholarships for students at Germanna Community College.

There will be a Cash bar and free refreshments.

Entry forms for Spelling Bee Teams, Sponsors and Cheering Swarms are available online at www.e-clubhouse.org/sites/spotsylvania/page-9.php

and at the UPS Store, 2215 Plank Road, Fredericksburg, VA

For more information contact: Lion Ann Woodford-757-647-0519

awoolford.singh@gmail.com

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Vera Bradley Bingo~Courtland High~Sat., Feb. 25th

 CBPA Annual Vera Bradley Fundraiser Bingo

COURTLAND HIGH SCHOOL

6701 Smith Station Road

Spotsylvania, VA

Saturday, February 25 at 6 p.m.

CBPA will be hosting their annual Vera Bradley Fundraiser Bingo on Feb 25th. Doors open at 6:pm; bingo begins @ 7pm. Tickets ($15) available for purchase from participating band members or $20 @ the door. Questions or to be placed on Will Call list ($15 tickets), please contact president@royalbrigade.org. Proceeds go to support all CHS band programs. Join us for an evening of shopping, good food, and fun bingo! Children 7+yrs must have ticket to enter.

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Wings and More Wed. Night Comedy Show~Wed., Feb. 22nd

 

Wings & More Wednesday

Night Comedy Show

840 Warrenton Road

Fredericksburg, VA 22406

Fredericksburg, VA

Wednesday, February 22 at 7 p.m.

Week got you in a slump? The Wednesday Comedy show starts at Wings & More and hopes to get you over the hump!! Dinner show starts at 7pm...open mic performances by local comics followed by a Feature comic!!! No Cover!!

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George Washington's Home~President's Day~Monday, Feb. 20th

President's Day Open House

Spend President's Day honoring our nation's first President at his boyhood home - George Washington's Ferry Farm. Enjoy an open house to explore the visitor center, artifact exhibits, and grounds of Ferry Farm, before it reopens in the spring for the season (Mar. 1). Time: 10am-4pm. (540) 370-0732.

FREE

George Washington's Ferry Farm, 268 Kings Highway
Falmouth, VA 22405

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The Big Day Bridal Event @ the Expo Center~Feb. 19th, 11a.m.- 5p.m.

The Big Day Bridal Event

Expo Center

2371 Carl D Silver Parkway
Fredericksburg, VA 22401

Start planning for your Special Event at The Big Day Bridal & Event Expo at the Fredericksburg Expo Center with the area's best wedding and event professionals. Smell the flowers, taste the cakes, see the photos, hear the music as you enjoy a leisurely day with all the experts under one roof. Interview multiple wedding photographers, bridal salons, florists, caterers, wedding and reception sites, DJs, bakeries, and more — all in one glorious afternoon. Thinking about a destination wedding at the beach? Visit with travel agencies who are able to help. One of the most exciting parts of The Big Day Bridal & Event Expo is the Fashion Show featuring the latest in fashions for you and every member of your party. Expect to be dazzled by runway shows of bridal wear and men's formal wear, plus fashions for mothers, bridesmaids and flower girls. Get inspired by our models as they show off stylish up-dos and make-up techniques provided by local cosmetic and beauty professionals. FIND new ideas! SAVE time and money! DISCOVER all your options! Come and win one of the many give-a-ways including gift certificates, and money saving deals for show attendees.

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Valentine Masquerade Party & Benefit Art Show~Feb. 17th

 

A Valentine Masquerade Party & Benefit Art Show...

My Place Latin Grill

10908 Courthouse Road

Fredericksburg, VA 22408

Friday, February 17 at 6 p.m.

Artist Peggy Wickham & My Place Latin Grill cordially invite you to: A Valentine Masquerade Party & Benefit Art Show

Come in costume … maybe as a famous lover -- or whatever your heart desires… or come as yourself and just enjoy the fun!

Purchasers of Peggy Wickham's art (paintings or prints) will receive raffle tickets for locally sponsored prizes. Paintings will be available for advance viewing from February 14th.

25% of proceeds from the sale of art goes to Mary’s Shelter- a comforting alternative... a shelter for women facing a crisis pregnancy

Please Call to R.S.V.P. (540) 891-2002 Visit My Place Latin Grill today for superb Latin cuisine!.

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Capital Ale House~Valentine's Day!!

Valentine's Day often includes the couple going out to dinner and there's no better place to do that than in Downtown Fredericksburg.

Capital Ale House

 $60 per couple

Reservations call 540-371-2337
Shared appetizer of Baked Pastry wrapped Brie served with Crostini's, Apricot Rosemary Chutney, and Apple slices

Entree choices of Butter Poached Lobster Tails over Quinoa with Grilled Asparagus or Beef Wellington served with Roasted Fingerling Potatoes and Heirloom Carrots

Shared Dessert of Pretzel Bread Pudding topped with Butterscotch and Candied Pecans along with Ice Cream

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Guided Tours of the Museum Galleries

The Fredericksburg Area Museum and Cultural Center
Fredericksburg, VA 22401

Through March 31st

Guided Tours of the Museum Galleries

The Fredericksburg Area Museum and Cultural Center is pleased to announce guided walking tours of the Museum’s galleries on Saturdays during February and March, 2012. The tours are free with a paid admission to the Museum. Beginning on February 11 and continuing through March 31, Museum volunteers will conduct guided walking tours at 1:15 and 3:15 pm. These 20 - 30 minute tours will focus on the history of the Fredericksburg region and the stories of the peoples who lived here. Tours will take place in one of the Museum’s four galleries in the Catherine W. Jones McKann Center of the Fredericksburg Area Museum and Cultural Center. From the story of the Virginia Indians detailed in the Portal, Passage and Power gallery to the efforts of the women and African Americans who worked to ensure equal rights for all citizens featured in the Our Community gallery, tour participants will learn of the daily struggles and triumphs of the region’s inhabitants. Galleries covered in the tours will rotate and details of the day’s tours can be obtained by calling the Museum’s admission desk at

(540) 371-3037 ext. 131.

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MWC-For the Love of Dance-Sat., Feb. 11th

 

For the Love of Dance

Mary Washington College

Fredericksburg, VA 

Saturday, February 11 at 7:30 p.m.

Performance For the Love of Dance, featuring Kathy Harty Gray Dance Company of Alexandria, Avery Ballet of Fredericksburg and UMW‚ Performing Arts Club; will benefit the Sonja Dragomanovic Haydar Scholarship in Dance at UMW; George Washington Hall, Dodd Auditorium; 7:30 p.m.; $20 general admission in advance or $25 at the door, advance tickets available at The Dancer's Wardrobe and the Fredericksburg Visitor Center.

http://www.thefriendsofdance.com/.

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Valentine's Dinner & Dance~Sat., Feb. 11th

 

Valentine's Dinner & Dance

Fraternal Order of Eagles #4488
1110 Courthouse Road
Stafford, VA 22554

Saturday, February 11th
Valentine's Dinner & Dance

6:00 p.m. - 1:00 a.m.

Featuring "The Glass Onion Band"

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC (21 years of age and over). Tickets $10 per person or $15 per couple

  For more information call (540) 657-4488.

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Rubicon Cafe~Open Mic Night~Fri., February 10th

OPEN MIC NIGHT!!!!

"RUBICON CAFE"

11120 Gordon Road
Fredericksburg,VA 22407

Located inside Salem Field Community Church

Friday, February 10th

7:00 p.m.

ALL AGES WELCOME!!

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The thrill of the chill~Saturday, February 11th

 

THE THRILL OF THE CHILL

 

Saturday, February 11th

 

Wounded EOD Warrior Foundation's 5TH ANNUAL POLAR BEAR PLUNGE. Come plunge with us and enjoy the Thrill of the Chill. There will also be a silent auction and costume contest on the day of the event. The Wounded EOD Warrior Foundation is a 501(c) 3 non-profit organization that provides assistance to our Wounded EOD Warriors and their families in the form of financial relief. The resources provided by the Foundation to the wounded and their families are above and beyond the budgetary constraints of the Department of Defense and Department of Veterans Affairs. We believe that families are an integral part of the healing and rehabilitation process and strive to keep them together during the most difficult of times. QUESTIONS? Contact Sherri Beck 540.373.2766 sherri@woundedeodwarrior.org

 

$50 per person

 

Fredericksburg City Dock
Fredericksburg, VA 22401

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