Saturday, May 18, 2013
This film is rated PG-13.
Boy, this is going to be one short review. This movie has more spoilers than the 1967 Enterprise had Tribbles…and in the interest of full disclosure, this is written by the Cinema Siren who owns chairs from the Voyager show, can list the original episodes in order of appearance, has a T-shirt with a quote in Klingon and a model of the Enterprise signed by all the original cast members. That is to say, fandom lives here. Any experience of watching the new release by director J. J. Abrams would naturally be filtered through a brain steeped in Star Trek knowledge and lore. That being said, there is, unlike some long-term fans, no automatic hate for anything new. To my mind, the cast, theme, and story lines of the reboot are very much in …
Friday, May 3, 2013
A selection of area events and activities for the weekend of April 3 - 5, 2013.
Our Weekend Planner format has changed slightly. There is so much going on in the Fredericksburg area, it's difficult to list it all. We're highlighting ten events each weekend, and inviting YOU to add your recommendations in the comments section at the end of the article and in the Calendar Listing by filling out this easy form. Click the hyperlinks for event details. Battle of Chancellorsville Sesquicentennial May 1 - 10 See the attached .pdf guide or view it online for complete details Belmont Through a Lens: The Gardens 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. May 3 - 5. First Friday Art Walk and Gallery Receptions 5 - 9 p.m. Friday, May 3. Sounds of Summer Kick-Off 7 p.m. Friday, May 3, in Market Square with Elby Brass, Fredericksburg’s own street brass …
PG-13 film in theaters starting Thursday is a 'hoot, wild ride and an emotional journey.'
Let's face it. Those of you who are interested in films of Iron Man's ilk and have waited through a year of Comic-Cons dressed like your favorite Marvel superhero, do not need Cinema Siren to tell you whether to head out this weekend to keep one of Hollywood's biggest studio franchises alive and Robert Downey Jr. out of the poorhouse. You already have your tickets. It is the souls who usually stay home with a glass of wine watching Downton Abbey, and occasion the multiplex only for the most hyped and well reviewed blockbusters they want to charm into theaters With its mix of magnetic superstar power, exciting action and strong character development, Iron Man 3 has a good chance of making new Marvel fans and big dollars, making it the …
Monday, April 29, 2013
Top news of the week from our Patches around Virginia and DC.
Patch has 31 community sites in Virginia and D.C. Here are some of the top stories from around the region over the past week. 16. Mark Wahlberg Visits: Actor Mark Wahlberg visited T.C. Williams High School on Wednesday morning for an assembly presented by Get Schooled, a nonprofit that aims to engage high school students in an effort to improve graduation rates and empower more students to achieve in college. “I had to work really hard to get where I’m at,” Wahlberg said. “And I don’t mind working really hard to try and maintain it." 15. Runner Pledges 30 Races: Arlington resident Lauren Bailey is halfway through a personal challenge that has been daunting and exhilarating — running 30 races in one year, the year of her 30th birthday. …
Saturday, April 27, 2013
Plus, Iguana models, cell towers in disguise, a Ladybug exodus and two birds ask, "Who cooks for you?"
Editor's Note: Patch has 31 sites in Virginia and D.C., and not a day goes by that something weird isn't happening somewhere in the area. Here's a look back at some weird goings on over the past week. Drivers at the Lake Ridge commuter lot near Interstate 95 saw more than the road crews and heavy machinery that have become standard commute scenery. Prince William County Police arrested a man April 19 when they found him dancing naked on the hood of his car. Without question, you should surrender to authorities when police have identified you as the suspect in a grand-larceny case. But we feel compelled to caution suspects about checking their pockets after a 27-year-old Annandale man turned himself in. Police in Falls Church say they …
Thursday, April 25, 2013
Performances, exhibits and classes this weekend in Fredericksburg.
See our complete Weekend Planner at Fredericksburg Patch. Arts Annual Juried Student Exhibition at duPont Gallery. Friday, April 26, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Saturday, April 27, 1 - 4 p.m., and Sunday, April 28, 1 - 4 p.m., FREE. Spotlight: Designers from the University of Mary Washington Department of Theatre & Dance at the Ridderhof Martin Gallery. Friday, April 26, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Saturday, April 27, 1 – 4 p.m., and Sunday, April 28, 1 – 4 p.m., FREE. Beading Class at Artful Dimensions Gallery, Learn how to make a cuff bracelet using beads, buttons and other objects. Friday, April 26, 9:30 a.m., Saturday, April 27, 9:30 a.m., $60. Wet Felting Basics at Artful Dimensions Gallery, This five hour class will teach you the basics of wet felting…
Weekend Events in the Fredericksburg Area April 26 - 28, 2013
This weekend, delve into history with the Grand Opening of the Stafford Civil War Park, the Trail to Freedom Symposium, James Monroe's Birthday, and much more. Click on the links to learn more. Student Research and Creativity Symposium This is How We Do It In Melchers Community Artist Series: Johnny Johnson Fredericksburg Unearthed: The Ellis-Bell Archeological Site Belmont through a Lens: The Gardens Spring Opening of St. James’ House See Arts and Music Event Listings for April 26-28. Lions Charity Bingo Cool Cow Comedy: Big Al Goodwin Ride Virginia 2013 Poker Run Fredericksburg Fair Flea Market See Arts and Music Event Listings for April 26-28. Superhero Charity Walk Spring Rappahannock River Clean-up The Untold Stories - The Trail…
Monday, April 22, 2013
Concert April 26 at 8 p.m.
Picker's Supply presents Fredericksburg Songwriter's Showcase at 8 p.m. on Friday, April 26. The concert will feature Rupert Wates, Karen Collins, Kevin Elliott, Charles Nolan and Courtney Stull. Admission is $10; students $5. Enter through the alley around back. Find Fredericksburg Patch via:
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Sunday, April 21, 2013
PG-13 film starring Tom Cruise opens Friday in theaters.
In director Joseph Kosinski's Oblivion, you can see a love for and desire to expand on the great classics of science fiction on film. With the most impressive use of IMAX for a feature film to date, in that respect he has created something new and exciting, with what is essentially a 3-D movie where you don't need the glasses. Production esigner Darren Gilford (of TRON: Legacy) and cinematographer Claudio Miranda (Oscar winner for Life of Pi) make, to quote the movie, "an effective team." The visual landscapes of the film and the meticulousness taken in the action sequences are extraordinary. Here, the integration of CGI (computer-generated imagery) and live filming is another indication of the rapid advancements happening in moviemaking…
Thursday, April 18, 2013
Weekend Events in the Fredericksburg Area April 19 - 21, 2013.
Oh my, there's a lot to do this weekend! How to choose? Browse our Weekend Planner, then go out and enjoy. Social Media 101 The 28th Annual Psi Chi Symposium for Undergraduate Research in Psychology “To Your Credit” Financial Class Arbor Day at Kenmore Belmont through a Lens: The Gardens Lions Charity Bingo ‘Burg Idol Finale “The Tempest” Seventh Annual University of Mary Washington High School Calculus Tournament Railroad Museum and Train Rides Babypalooza Bricks and Boards in the ‘Burg: Downtown Walking Tour Second Annual FredTech STEM 16 Summit Lauck’s Island Hike Community Artist Series: Johnny Johnson Windows Into Mary’s Garden Fairy Godmother Project Scavenger Hunt 3rd Annual Women in the NAACP Spring Tea PAWS for Reading …
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