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Weekend Planner: Sir James Galway, Home & Garden Show and More
Weekend events, arts and music in the Fredericksburg area March 15 - 17.
Enjoy the beginning of Spring with the Home & Garden Show, spend some time at the Circus, and enjoy music and art this weekend. Click the links to learn more.
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- When: Friday, March 15, 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. and Saturday, March 16, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
- Where: Dorothy Hart Community Center
- Why Go: See creative work in a variety of medias from kids aged 4 to those in the 12th grade. Ribbons will be given to 1st - 4th place in each age group.
- Price: FREE
Fredericksburg Spring Home & Garden Show
- When: Friday, March 15, 1 - 8 p.m., Saturday, March 16, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m., and Sunday, March 17, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
- Where: Fredericksburg Expo & Conference Center
- Why Go: Contractors, remodelers, and designers will be onsite to show their work and give you advice on how to make your yard beautiful this spring. In addition, HGTV designer Sabrina Soto will give two presentations on Saturday on how to spice up your home design.
- Price: $9
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- When: Friday, March 15, 4:30 & 7:30 p.m., Saturday, March 16, 1:30 p.m., 4:30 p.m., & 7:30 p.m., Sunday, March 17, 1 p.m., 3:30 p.m., & 6 p.m.
- Where: Fredericksburg Fairgrounds
- Why Go: Enjoy the big top, clowns, high-flying acrobats, elephants, zebras and more at the circus!
- Price: $10 - $48
Lions Charity Bingo
- When: Friday, March 15, 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, March 15, 7 p.m.
- Where: Jay's Restaurant and Lounge
- Why Go: Enjoy an evening meeting other singles in the Fredericksburg area. This speed dating night will allow you to meet 15-20 singles in an hour session.
- Price: $30
CYT Fredericksburg's Wizard of Oz
- Friday, March 15 – 7 p.m.
Saturday, March 16 – 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.
Sunday, March 17 – 3 p.m. - Spotsylvania High School
- Price: $13 - Individual Online; $15 - At-the-Door Price; $11 - Group Discount (10 ticket minimum). For tickets or more information, visit www.cytfred.org
Moncure Elementary Second Hand Children's Clothing Sale
- When: Saturday, March 15, 7 a.m.
- Where: Moncure Elementary School
- Why Go: Shop youth clothing items, child furniture, strollers, recreation items, toys, DVD's, electronics, games, and more.
- Price: FREE
Railroad Museum and Train Rides
- When: Saturday, March 16, 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
Community Artist Series: Johnny Johnson
- When: Saturday, March 16, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. and Sunday, March 17, 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
- When: Saturday, March 16, 10:30 a.m.
- Where: Salem Church Branch of the Central Rappahannock Regional Library
- Why Go: This seminar is tailored to help you understand your Medicare rights and benefits.
- Price: FREE
Sir James Galway - UMW Philharmonic Orchestra
- When: Saturday, March 16, 7:30 p.m.
- Where: University of Mary Washington, Dodd Auditorium
- Why Go: Noted as the "Man with the Golden Flute," Sir James Galway is sure to impress with his classical flute repertoire.
- Price: $35 - $70
- When: Saturday, March 16, 8 p.m.
- Where: The Inn at the Olde Silk Mill
- Why Go: Don't miss Comedy Central's Mike Lawrence, green beer and an Irish buffet this Saturday.
- Price: $17 - $32
ARTS
Beading Class at Artful Dimensions Gallery, Learn how to make a cuff bracelet using beads, buttons and other objects. Friday, March 15, 9:30 a.m., Saturday, March 16, 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 15, 9:30 a.m., Saturday, March 16, 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 15, 9:30 a.m., Saturday, March 16, 9:30 a.m., $75.
Felted Flowers at Artful Dimensions Gallery, Create flowers for pins or decor using wet felting techniques. Friday, March 15, 9:30 a.m., Saturday, March 16, 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 15, 9:30 a.m., Saturday, March 16, 9:30 a.m., $90.
University of Mary Washington Invitational Student Exhibition at Liberty Town Arts Workshop. Friday, March 15, Saturday, March 16, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. and Sunday, March 17, 12 - 4 p.m., FREE
"Stitched, Altered, and Plush" at Ponshop Gallery. Friday, March 15, Saturday, March 16, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. and Sunday, March 17, 12 - 4 p.m., FREE
"Taking a Second Glance" at Art First Gallery. Friday, March 15, Saturday, March 16 and Sunday, March 17, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., FREE
"Fanciful Glass" at Brush Strokes Gallery. Friday, March 15, Saturday, March 16 and Sunday, March 17, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., FREE
"Fred-Zingen: Portraits of Fredericksburg" at Tanya Richey Studio Gallery. Friday, March 15 and Saturday, March 16, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. and Sunday, March 17, 12 - 5 p.m., FREE
"Faces and Figures" and "How Culture Cues Connections" at Fredericksburg Center for Creative Arts. Friday, March 15, 12 - 4 p.m., Saturday, March 16, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. and Sunday, March 17, 12 - 4 p.m., FREE
"Glass Gardens" at Artful Dimensions Gallery. Friday, March 15, Saturday, March 16 and Sunday, March 17, 12 - 6 p.m., FREE.
Spirituality in the Art of Gari Melchers at Gari Melcher's Home and Studio at Belmont. Sunday, March 17, 2 p.m., $10.
MUSIC
Judge Smith at Amy's Cafe. Friday, March 15, 7 p.m., FREE. Wil Gravatt, Saturday, March 16, 7 p.m., FREE.
ThreeSound at 909 Saloon. Friday, March 15, 9:09 p.m., FREE.
Wayne Fairfax & Hardcore at The Recreation Center. Friday, March 15, 8 p.m., FREE.
Fall Out Band at Yak-a-Doo's. Friday, March 15, 9 p.m., FREE. Full Throttle Band, Saturday, March 16, 9 p.m., FREE.
Cold Shot the Band at Shannon's Bar & Grille. Friday, March 15, 8 p.m., FREE. Unchained, Saturday, March 16, 9 p.m., $5.
Joe Vex Trio at Colonial Tavern. Friday, March 15, 9 p.m., FREE. Ric Flair Gun, Saturday, March 16, 9 p.m., $5. Luke Gray, Sunday, March 17, 2 - 4 p.m., The McTell Brothers, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m., Brownstone, 8 p.m., $5 after 7 p.m.
Salsa Saturdays at the Grapevine Cafe. Saturday, March 16, 8:30 p.m., FREE.
The NuCorp Band at Jay's Restaurant and Lounge. Sunday, March 17, 2 - 6 p.m., $10.
Moch Pryderi at The Blarney Stone Public House Restaurant and Pub. Sunday, March 17, 9 p.m., FREE.
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