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AREA EVENTS
Art Films 2003, Central Rappahannock Regional Library, 1201 Caroline St. "The Wyeths: A Father and His Family." 7:30 p.m. Free. 540/372-1144.
Commotion in the Ocean Maize Maze, Belvedere Plantation, southeast on U.S. 17. Seek clues throughout three miles of maze pathways to find answers to why a pirate ship sank, enjoy sounds of the sea and view sea creatures. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Adults $7, children 3-12 $5. 800/641-1212.
Archaeology Dig, George Washington's Ferry Farm, 268 Kings Highway. Visitors can see history being uncovered Wednesdays through Sundays during August. Researchers expect to locate, excavate and document several structures. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Adults $3, children 6-17 $1.50, under 6 free. 540/370-0732.
Tea Seminars, Tea Tyme & What Nots, 907 Caroline St. Subjects include types of tea, making tea and how to prepare an afternoon tea. 10:30-11:15 a.m. Free. 540/368-0675.
Carolina Shag Dance Lessons, Uncle Sam's, Central Park. 7:30-8 p.m. Free. 540/710-0218.
THEATER
Show Boat, Riverside Center Dinner Theater, 95 Riverside Parkway, Stafford. Spanning the years from 1880 to 1927, this lyrical masterpiece relates the lives, loves and heartbreaks of three generations of show folk and life on a Mississippi showboat, in Chicago, and on Broadway. Dinner 6 p.m.; show 8 p.m. 540/370-4300.
AREA EVENTS
Basking in Books, Central Rappahannock Regional Library, 1201 Caroline St. Meet and listen to authors from the Fredericksburg area who write about history. 2-4 p.m. Free. 540/372-1144.
Salsa Dancing, Tickers Coffee, Westwood Shopping Center. Beginners 7-8 p.m., intermediates 8-9 p.m. Free. 540/663-5550.
Survivor Caledon, Caledon Natural Area, 11617 Caledon Road, King George. Find out what to do when something goes wrong during a day hike and you find yourself lost in the woods. 7-9 p.m. Reservations required. $3 person/$8 family. 540/663-3861.
Cruisin', Virginia Barbecue Co. lot at U.S. 1 and Fall Hill Avenue. Awards, trophies, music, dancing. 6-10 p.m. Free. 540/368-2800.
Archaeology Dig, George Washington's Ferry Farm, 268 Kings Highway. See Aug. 28 listing.
Swing and Latin Group Dance Lessons, 4512 Carr Drive, Four-Mile Fork. Hosted by Strictly Ballroom of Fredericksburg. Beginners 7 p.m.; intermediates 8 p.m. $8 per person. No partner needed. 540/898-9060.
Memories of Elvis, Holiday Inn Select, Central Park. Dinner, show and dance featuring Michael Hoover with Sweetwater Band. 6-11 p.m. Advance ticket sales: $40 single/$65 couple. Benefit for Children's Miracle Network. 540/898-2324.
Commotion in the Ocean Maize Maze, Belvedere Plantation, southeast on U.S. 17. 10 a.m.-10 p.m. See Aug. 28 listing.
CONCERT
2003 Blues in the 'Burg Summer Concert, Tia's Tex and Mex, 2931 Plank Road, Central Park. Johnnie and the Lowdowns will begin at 5 p.m. performing a mix of post-war Chicago Blues and original blues tunes, the jazzy sounds of Dixie Power Trio begins at 7:30 and the cool blues of Tom Principato at 9:30. $5, age 12 and under free. 540/785-6472.
THEATER
Cabaret Time: A Journey Through Time, M&S Studio of the Performing Arts, Uptown Central Park. Musical revue presented by Uptown Theatre Project. 8:30 p.m. $15. Runs through Sunday. 540/785-6772 or 785-4969.
Show Boat, Riverside Center Dinner Theater, 95 Riverside Parkway, Stafford. See Aug. 28 listing.
AREA EVENTS
Dance, Hugo's Dance Hall, U.S. 17 in Bealeton. Music by First Class Country. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. $9, $16 couple. Sponsored by the Lois Volunteer Fire Department. 540/439-1386.
Cub Scout Pack 330 Gigantic Yard and Bake Sale, in front of Full Armor Thrift Shop near intersection of U.S. 1 and Harrison Road. Furniture, household items, clothing, toys. 8 a.m.-noon. 540/361-4543.
Archaeology Dig, George Washington's Ferry Farm, 268 Kings Highway. See Aug. 28 listing.
Muddin' For Money, Fredericksburg Fairgrounds, intersection of State Route 2 and U.S. 17. Mud bog, food, moon bounce, wet T-shirt contest, more. Gates open 9 a.m. Adults $10, children $5, under 6 free. 540/659-7833; 703/221-9171.
Classic/Antique Car Cruise In, Pizza Hut, Spotsylvania Mall. Music, prizes, family fun. 6-10 p.m. Sponsored by Ghost Riders Cruisin' for Kids. 540/854-7782 or 540/786-6109.
Park tours, Lake Anna State Park, 6800 Lawyers Road, Spotsylvania. Pontoon boat tour historical cruise, noon and 1 p.m., adults $3, children $2; gold panning, 2 p.m., $2 or $6 family; Goodwin Gold Mine tour, to visit 19th-century ruins and examine Virginia's gold mining history, 3 p.m., $2 or $6 family; and 'Going In-Seine' using nets to catch fish and see the various species, 4 p.m. Runs weekends through Aug. 31. 540/854-5503.
Eagle Tours, Caledon Natural Area, 11617 Caledon Road, King George. Travel into critical eagle habitat with an experienced guide who will point out eagles as they perch on branches, soar overhead, or even dive for fish. 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. $6, children under age 6 free. Reservations required. Runs Saturdays and Sundays. 540/663-3861.
Saturday Night Dance Fever, 4512 Carr Drive, Four-Mile Fork. Hosted by Strictly Ballroom of Fredericksburg. Complimentary dance lesson at 7:30 p.m., general dancing 8:15-10:30 p.m. $9. No partner needed. 540/898-9060.
Commotion in the Ocean Maize Maze, Belvedere Plantation, southeast on U.S. 17. 10 a.m.-10 p.m. See Aug. 28 listing.
Touring Essentials, Virginia Outdoor Center, 3219 Fall Hill Ave. Learn the skills that will make your beach vacation more fun. Prices vary. 540/371-5085.
Plantation Sleuth program, Gunston Hall, Mason Neck. Children search for mystery items following a trail of clues. Sleuths will receive stickers identifying them as history detectives. A guided mansion tour is included in the admission fee. $5 children 6-12; children under 6 free; $8 adults. Children must be accompanied by an adult. 703/550-9220 or 800/811-6966.
Movie Day, Good News Bible Book Store, 106 Cambridge St., Falmouth. A snack is included. Noon, 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. $3.50. 540/287-1293.
CONCERT
Gospel Concert, Harrison Road Community Center. Featuring The Canter Family from Waldorf, Md., and Matt and Margaret Canter from Stafford. 6 p.m. Free. 540/582-6857.
THEATER
Cabaret Time: A Journey Through Time, M&S Studio, Uptown Central Park. 8 p.m. See Aug. 29.
The Frog Prince, Riverside Center Dinner Theater, 95 Riverside Parkway. Children's Lunch 'n' Show Theater. 1 p.m. (11 a.m. matinees on select Wednesdays and Thursdays). $12. 540/370-4300.
Show Boat, Riverside Center Dinner Theater, 95 Riverside Parkway, Stafford. See Aug. 28 listing.
AREA EVENTS
Civil War Ceremonies, begins at the corner of Sophia and Hawke streets. Dedication of monument to 7th Michigan Volunteer Infantry, Company B, Incorporated at 2 p.m. Group will proceed to Market Square, located behind the Fredericksburg Area Museum and Cultural Center at 907 Princess Anne St., where the state of Michigan will return a Confederate flag to the city of Fredericksburg. Free. 540/371-6416.
Kayak Rolling and River Running Classes, Virginia Outdoor Center, 3219 Fall Hill Ave. Prices vary. 540/371-5085.
Archaeology Dig, George Washington's Ferry Farm, 268 Kings Highway. See Aug. 28 listing.
Kayak Basics, Virginia Outdoor Center, 3219 Fall Hill Ave. Learn how to kayak open lakes and take relaxing river trips. Prices vary. 540/371-5085.
Commotion in the Ocean Maize Maze, Belvedere Plantation, southeast on U.S. 17. 1-5 p.m. See Aug. 28 listing.
Park Tours, Lake Anna State Park, 6800 Lawyers Road, Spotsylvania. See Aug. 30 listing.
Eagle Tours, Caledon Natural Area, 11617 Caledon Road, King George. See Aug. 30 listing.
Fund-Raiser Breakfast Buffet, Sumerduck Ruritan Club, 5335 Sumerduck Road. 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Adults $8, ages 6-12 $4, under age 6 free. 540/439-0363.
CONCERTS
Quantico Marine Band, Chatham, off Chatham Landing Road, Stafford. Patriotic, classical and popular music. Bring lawn chairs/blankets. 6 p.m. Free. 540/373-6122 or 540/372-3031.
Bluegrass on the Potomac, Colonial Beach. Featuring Justified, The Believers, Sound Doctrine, Bob Stone and Virginia Gospel Singers, many more. 1 p.m. Bring lawn chairs. Free; love offering at the gate. Sponsored by Colonial Beach Lions Club. 804/214-9605 or 540/775-2862.
THEATER
Cabaret Time: A Journey Through Time, M&S Studio, Uptown Central Park. 3 p.m. See Aug. 29 listing.
Show Boat, Riverside Center Dinner Theater. Lunch 1 p.m. Show 3 p.m. See Aug. 28 listing.
AREA EVENT
Commotion in the Ocean Maize Maze, Belvedere Plantation, southeast on U.S. 17. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. See Aug. 28 listing.
AREA EVENTS
Commotion in the Ocean Maize Maze, Belvedere Plantation, southeast on U.S. 17. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. See Aug. 28 listing.
Lunchtime at Hurkamp, between George and William streets. Have a picnic or buy lunch while you listen to live music by Sweet 'n' Jazzy. 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Free. 540/372-1086.
AREA EVENTS
Commotion in the Ocean Maize Maze, Belvedere Plantation, southeast on U.S. 17. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. See Aug. 28 listing.
Ballroom, Latin and Swing Group Dance Lessons, 4512 Carr Drive, Four-Mile Fork. Hosted by Strictly Ballroom of Fredericksburg. Beginner lessons at 7 p.m.; intermediate at 8 p.m.; advanced at 9 p.m. $8 per person. No partner needed. 540/898-9060.
THEATER
Show Boat, Riverside Center Dinner Theater, 95 Riverside Parkway, Stafford. See Aug. 28 listing.
AREA EVENTS
Tea Seminars, Tea Tyme & What Nots, 907 Caroline St. See Aug. 28 listing.
Carolina Shag Dance Lessons, Uncle Sam's, Central Park. See Aug. 28 listing.
Commotion in the Ocean Maize Maze, Belvedere Plantation, southeast on U.S. 17. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. See Aug. 28 listing.
THEATER
Show Boat, Riverside Center Dinner Theater, 95 Riverside Parkway, Stafford. See Aug. 28 listing.