Arts & Entertainment
Weekend Planner: Burg Idol Round 2, Walking Tours, Arts and Crafts Faire and More
Weekend events in the Fredericksburg Area April 5 - 7, 2013
Enjoy the sunshine and warmer weather this weekend with an historic walking tour, an arts and crafts fair and much more. Click on the links for additional details.
- When: Friday, April 5, 9:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
- Where: University of Mary Washington
- Why Go: A day perfect for high schoolers trying to decide on the perfect college. Take a tour, attend seminars and speak with current students at UMW.
- Price: FREE, registration required
Japan: Two Years After the 3/11 Earthquake-Tsunami
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- When: Friday, April 5, 2 - 7 p.m.
- Where: University of Mary Washington
- Why Go: Watch the documentary film, “Live Your Dream,” hear lectures from UMW faculty, and experience a live performance of traditional Japanese music.
- Price: FREE
Fun Friday: Earthquakes! Shakin’ and Quakin’
- When: Friday, April 5, 4:30 - 5:15 p.m.
- Where: England Run Library
- Why Go: Grades K-6 will learn what makes an earthquake happen with hands-on activities.
- Price: FREE
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- When: Friday, April 5, 6 p.m.
- Where: 909 Saloon
- Why Go: Smuttynose Brewing Company has taken over the taps for first Friday with a great line-up of beers.
- Price: FREE
Lions Charity Bingo
- When: Friday, April 5, 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
- When: Friday, April 5, 7 p.m.
- Where: Brock’s Riverside Grill
- Why Go: The remaining 21 contestants will compete to be one of the 10 selected to move on.
- Price: $10
Railroad Museum and Train Rides
- When: Saturday, April 6, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
- Where: Railway Workers Museum
- 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
Bricks and Boards in the ‘Burg: Downtown Walking Tour
- When: Saturday, April 6, 10 - 11:15 a.m.
- Where: Fredericksburg Area Museum and Cultural Center - Market Square
- Why Go: Learn about the history and architecture of Fredericksburg from four different centuries. Tours will highlight the Rappahannock River, the spire and steeples of Princess Anne Street, Town Hall, Market House, and Market Square.
- Price: $5, adults; $2, children and students. Museum members free.
Tour: About Downtown - Charles Street and Princess Anne
- When: Saturday, April 6, 11:30 a.m.
- Where: Fredericksburg Area Museum and Cultural Center - Market Square
- Why Go: Take a tour through these famous downtown streets and learn about the residences, the architecture, and the people.
- Price: $5, adults; $2, children and students. Museum members free.
- When: Saturday, April 6, 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. (Porter Branch); 2 - 3:30 p.m. (England Run Branch)
- Where: England Run Library and Porter Library
- Why Go: Kids in grades K-6 can practice their reading with therapy dogs, trained to be avid listeners.
- Price: FREE, sign up required
- When: Saturday, April 6, 2 p.m.
- Where: Fredericksburg Area Museum and Cultural Center - Mansard Gallery
- Why Go: A comedic film that follows the adventures of France’s silent clown Jacques Tati in the big city.
- Price: FREE
Betty’s Story: Storm Clouds Over Kenmore
- When: Saturday, April 6, 2 - 5 p.m.
- Where: Historic Kenmore
- Why Go: Learn about Betty and Fielding Lewis in a theatrical production that takes place between 1781 and 1794.
- Price: $20, adults; $10, 17 and under, reservations required
- When: Saturday, April 6, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. and Sunday, April 7, 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
Child ID Program
- When: Saturday, April 6, 10 a.m.
- Where: Fredericksburg Masonic Lodge
- Why Go: A Child ID Program produces comprehensive digital fingerprints of your child which can be used by local police in locating and identifying a missing child. All information in the system is put on a CD and given to the parent, and no information remains in the system.
- Price: FREE
Fredericksburg Spring Arts & Crafts Faire
- When: Saturday, April 6, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. and Sunday, April 7, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
- Where: Fredericksburg Expo and Conference Center
- Why Go: Shop for special spring occasions, such as Mother’s Day and Graduation. Jewelry, pottery, bath products, specialty foods, knick knacks, home décor, clothing, pet products and more will be onsite.
- Price: $6, adults; $4, seniors (60+); FREE, children 12 and under
- When: Saturday, April 6, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
- Where: Mary Washington House
- Why Go: Play games that were popular in the 18th Century. Members of the Rappahannock Colonial Heritage Society will be onsite to teach all how to play.
- Price: FREE
- When: Saturday, April 6, 6 p.m. - 7 a.m.
- Where: University of Mary Washington
- Why Go: Support research to cure cancer at this all night event.
- Price: FREE
- When: Sunday, April 7, 2 p.m.
- Where: Gari Melchers Home and Studio at Belmont
- Why Go: A lecture on the great blue heron - a popular bird in the area. The guest speaker will be Mike Lott, the Crow’s Nest Manager and DCR Northern Region Steward.
- Price: FREE
- When: Sunday, April 7, 2 - 5 p.m.
- Where: Central Rappahannock Regional Library
- Why Go: A music concert presented by the talented musician employees of our Headquarters Library. Popcorn and punch will be served.
- Price: FREE
Music
The Believers at The Recreation Center. Friday, April 5, 8 p.m., FREE.
Mama’s Black Sheep at Colonial Tavern. Friday, April 5, 9 p.m., FREE. John Lee Experience, Saturday, April 6, 9 p.m., $5.
Country Proud Band at Yak-a-Doo's. Friday, April 5, 9 p.m., FREE. High Mileage Band, April 6, 9 p.m., FREE.
The Cosmonauts at 909 Saloon. Friday, April 5, 9:09 p.m., FREE. Abbe Buck Trio, Saturday, April 6, 5:30 p.m., FREE. Amethyst Heart, Saturday, April 6, 8 p.m., FREE.
Cartoon Bomb, Shy Low, USSA Pleasuredome, The Escape Artist at Horseshoes & Hand Grenades. Saturday, April 6, 8 p.m., $3.
Salsa Saturdays at the Grapevine Cafe. Saturday, April 6, 8:30 p.m., FREE.
Moch Pryderi at The Blarney Stone Public House Restaurant and Pub. Saturday, April 6, 9 p.m., FREE.
Borrowed Time Band at Mr. B’s Restaurant. Saturday, April 6, 9 p.m., $7.
Arts
Spotlight: Designers from the University of Mary Washington Department of Theatre & Dance at the Ridderhof Martin Gallery. Friday, April 5, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Saturday, April 6, 1 – 4 p.m., and Sunday, April 7, 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 5, 9:30 a.m., Saturday, April 6, 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, April 5, 9:30 a.m., Saturday, April 6, 9:30 a.m., $75.
Journals from Junk at Artful Dimensions Gallery, Use old paper supplies to create a new journal or book. Friday, April 5, 9:30 a.m., Saturday, April 6, 9:30 a.m., $75.
Felted Flowers at Artful Dimensions Gallery, Create flowers for pins or decor using wet felting techniques. Friday, April 5, 9:30 a.m., Saturday, April 6, 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, April 5, 9:30 a.m., Saturday, April 6, 9:30 a.m., $90.
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