Arts & Entertainment
Weekend Planner: Art Classes, Civil War Relic Show, Swing Dance and More
Weekend events in the Fredericksburg area March 8-10.
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Fredericksburg Fine Arts Exhibit
- When: Friday, March 8, 2 - 8 p.m., Saturday, March 9, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., and Sunday, March 10, 12 - 4 p.m.
- Where: Dorothy Hart Community Center
- Why Go: Don't miss the 62nd Annual Fine Arts Exhibit. Many types of art work will be on sale, and cash prizes will be awarded for winners in different categories.
- Price: FREE
Friday Night Wine Tasting
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- When: Friday, March 8, 5:30 - 8:30 p.m.
- Where: The Virginia Wine Experience
- Why Go: New wine is featured each week, with the bottle sold at a discounted price
- Price: FREE
Lions Charity Bingo
- When: Friday, March 8, 6:45 p.m.
- Where: Falmouth Volunteer Fire Station
- Why Go: Enjoy games of Bingo, with all proceeds going toward the Lions Club for community service projects.
- Price: $6
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- When: Friday, March 8, 7 p.m. and Saturday, March 9, 1 p.m., 4 p.m., 7 p.m.
- Where: Young Adult Children's Theatre of Stafford
- Why Go: A presentation the entire family can enjoy this weekend
- Price: $5 - $7
- When: Friday, March 8, 8 p.m., Saturday, March 9, 8 p.m., and Sunday, March 10, 2 p.m.
- Where: Central Rappahannock Regional Library
- Why Go: Fredericksburg Theatre Ensemble presents a dark comedy about emotionally disturbed children. The show contains adult language, themes and dark humor.
- Price: $10
- When: Saturday, March 9, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. and Sunday, March 10, 12 - 5 p.m.
- Where: Fredericksburg Area Museum and Cultural Center, Catherine W. Jones McKann Center, Mansard Gallery
- Why Go: View an exhibit of past and present social issues, from local artist Johnny Johnson.
- Price: $7, adults; $2, students; FREE, children 6 & under
Railroad Museum and Train Rides
- When: Saturday, March 9, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
- Where: 11700 Main Street
- Why Go: Tour railroad cars, sit in the caboose and weather permitting take a ride down county tracks in a restored crew car.
- Price: FREE, donations accepted
- When: Saturday, March 9, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
- Where: The Eagle's Lodge
- Why Go: Buy, sell and trade at over 100 tables of Civil War items
- Price: $5
Volunteers for the Blind Sale
- When: Saturday, March 9, 10 a.m.
- Where: England Run Branch Library
- Why Go: Browse audio books, baked goods, knitted and crocheted items and more at this fundraiser. Proceeds go towards Volunteers for the Blind, who assist people who are blind or visually impaired.
- Price: FREE
Second Saturdays at the Museum: Scrap Paper Painting
- When: Saturday, March 9, 1 - 3 p.m.
- Where: Fredericksburg Area Museum and Cultural Center Mansard Gallery
- Why Go: Kids have the opportunity to create their own artwork amongst the many pieces of local artist Johnny Johnson.
- Price: FREE
- When: Saturday, March 9, 7:30 - 11 p.m.
- Where: Picker's Concert Hall
- Why Go: Beginner swing dance lesson begins at 7:30, with dancing all through the night.
- Price: $7; $5, UMW Students
Downtown Fredericksburg Local Bridal Show
- When: Sunday, March 10, 12 - 4 p.m.
- Where: The Inn at the Olde Silk Mill
- Why Go: Meet vendors for everything you will need for your perfect day. Gather ideas, win raffles and see the runway show.
- Price: $5
Sunday Night Bingo
- When: Sunday, March 10, 6:30 p.m.
- Where: 1114 Potomac Avenue
- Why Go: Enjoy a Bingo night with proceeds going to local charities, as well as a chance to win cash prizes
- Price: FREE entry, pay for Bingo cards at the door
- When: Sunday, March 10, 7 p.m.
- Where: Colonial Tavern
- Why Go: Complete your weekend with a trivia night and compete to win cash prizes and more
- Price: FREE
Arts
Beading Class at Artful Dimensions Gallery, Learn how to make a cuff bracelet using beads, buttons and other objects. Friday, March 8, 9:30 a.m., Saturday, March 9, 9:30 a.m., $60.
Wet Felting Basics at Artful Dimensions Gallery, This five hour class will teach you the basics of wet felting with wool fibers, and you will make a piece large enough for a pillow or hanging art work. Friday, March 8, 9:30 a.m., Saturday, March 9, 9:30 a.m., $75.
Journals from Junk at Artful Dimensions Gallery, Use old paper supplies to create a new journal or book. Friday, March 8, 9:30 a.m., Saturday, March 9, 9:30 a.m., $75.
Felted Flowers at Artful Dimensions Gallery, Create flowers for pins or decor using wet felting techniques. Friday, March 8, 9:30 a.m., Saturday, March 9, 9:30 a.m., $40.
Beginning A Crazy Quilted Adventure at Artful Dimensions Gallery, Learn how to make a crazy quilt in your own style. Friday, March 8, 9:30 a.m., Saturday, March 9, 9:30 a.m., $90.
University of Mary Washington Invitational Student Exhibition at Liberty Town Arts Workshop. Friday, March 8, Saturday, March 9, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. and Sunday, March 10, 12 - 4 p.m., FREE
"Stitched, Altered, and Plush" at Ponshop Gallery. Friday, March 8, Saturday, March 9, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. and Sunday, March 10, 12 - 4 p.m., FREE
"Taking a Second Glance" at Art First Gallery. Friday, March 8, Saturday, March 9 and Sunday, March 10, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., FREE
"Fanciful Glass" at Brush Strokes Gallery. Friday, March 8, Saturday, March 9 and Sunday, March 10, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., FREE
"Fred-Zingen: Portraits of Fredericksburg" at Tanya Richey Studio Gallery. Friday, March 8 and Saturday, March 9, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. and Sunday, March 10, 12 - 5 p.m., FREE
"Faces and Figures" and "How Culture Cues Connections" at Fredericksburg Center for Creative Arts. Friday, March 8, 12 - 4 p.m., Saturday, March 9, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. and Sunday, March 10, 12 - 4 p.m., FREE
"Glass Gardens" at Artful Dimensions Gallery. Friday, March 8, Saturday, March 9 and Sunday, March 10, 12 - 6 p.m., FREE.
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