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thursdayspotsylvania/city events
Lecture: Harry Truman, University of Mary Washington, George Washington Hall, Dodd Auditorium.
14th Annual Bridge Luncheon, Fredericksburg Country Club, 11031 Tidewater Trail. Sponsored by Soroptimist International of Fredericksburg. 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. $20 includes lunch, card game of your choice and prizes. Advance sales only. Benefits scholarship fund. 540/373-4670 or 540/373-4463.
area theaterThe Pajama Game, Northern Virginia Community College, Woodbridge Campus, 15,200 Neabsco Mills Road. Musical comedy by the NoVa Woodbridge Theatre Group, about a battle between factory management and labor at the Sleep-Tite Pajama Factory. 7:30 p.m. Adults $5, students, faculty/staff, children, seniors $3. Runs through Saturday. 703/878-5750.
Ragtime, Riverside Center Dinner Theater, 95 Riverside Parkway, Stafford. Based on the sweeping epic by E.L. Doctorow, this production blends the stories of immigrants, migrating blacks and upper-middle-class whites in New York at the birth of the 20th century. 6 p.m. Prices vary. Runs through
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fridayspotsylvania/city events
Fourth Annual Chocolate Extravaganza: Wine and Dessert Pairing, The Virginia Wine Experience, 826 Caroline St., Fredericksburg. Four wines, chocolate beer and desserts. 6:30-8:30 p.m. $25. Benefits the Greater Fredericksburg Area SPCA Humane Care Center, the only no-kill shelter serving Fredericksburg. Reservations required. Chocolate Extravaganza events continue through Saturday. 540/373-9008, ext. 22.
Poetry Open-Mike Night, The Wounded Bookshop, 109 Amelia St., Fredericksburg. A night of poetry, music and expression. 8 p.m. Free. 540/373-1311.
The Fredericksburg Classic and Muscle Car Club of Virginia Cruise-in, Virginia Barbeque lot, U.S. 1 and Fall Hill Avenue, Fredericksburg. Oldies music, kids' games, trophies for car owners. 6-10 p.m. Free. 540/786-6109, fredericksburgcarclub.org.
Salsa Dance, Tickers Coffee, Westwood Shopping Center, State Route 3, Fredericksburg. Lessons, 7-8 p.m. Dance until 10 p.m. Free. 540/899-5330.
events elsewhere
Bluegrass Jam/Dinner Benefit, Colonial Beach Lions Club, Marshall and Nelson streets. Skystone Bluegrass Band, 7-8 p.m.; bluegrass jam, 8-
Salem Fire Company Pickin' Party, Salem Firehouse, State Route 522, west of Culpeper. Featuring the Courtney Hollow Band and Homemade Jam.
area concerts
Friday-in-Easter-Week Organ Recital, St. George's Episcopal Church, 905 Princess Anne St., Fredericksburg. Featuring music of Bach, Sowerby, Vierne, Dupre and Reger performed by John H. Vreeland.
Open Mike, Liberty Assembly of God, Aroma Rhythm Lounge, 11775 Morgansburg Road, Bealeton. Special guest James Daniels, rhythm and blues.
area theater
Ragtime, Riverside Center Dinner Theater. See
The Pajama Game, Northern Virginia Community College. See April 20 listing.
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saturdayspotsylvania/city events
Earth Day, Alum Spring Park, Greenbrier Drive extended, Fredericksburg. Food, music, exhibits, tours and hikes. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free, with free parking at the Armory and shuttle transport to
Great Fredericksburg Chase, downtown Fredericksburg. A timed adventure race requiring participants to solve riddles, break codes and follow treasure maps around town. 2 p.m. $20. Those wishing to participate should visit ravenchase.com and click
Mort Kunstler, Fredericksburg Historical Prints, 829 Caroline St., Fredericksburg. The Civil War artist will unveil his latest painting, "The Mud March," which is set in Fredericksburg and depicts one of the war's most dramatic forced marches. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Free. mortkunstler.com
Charity Poker Run. Run begins at Chelsea Jo's, State Route 208 in Spotsylvania, and ends at Robertson's Crab House in Popes Creek, Md. Sponsored by Lake Anna Riders Motorcycle Club. Registration begins at 9:45 a.m., last bike out by 11 a.m. $10 per hand. Benefits needy families. 540/895-9654.
35th International Germanna Volksmarch, Dorothy Hart Community Center, 408 Canal St., Fredericksburg. A 3- to 6-mile self-guided walk through Fredericksburg, along the Rappahannock River and local nature trails. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Free to walk, $7 for walk credit and event patch. Runs again Sunday. 540/972-2147, ava.org.
Annual Scottish Block Party and Colonial Children's Festival, James Monroe Museum and Memorial Library, 908 Charles St., Fredericksburg. Celebrating the 248th anniversary of James Monroe's birth with music, dancing, Colonial crafts and museum open house. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. $3 donation for adults, $1 for children. 540/654-1043.
Fourth Annual Chocolate Extravaganza: Sweet Sensations Taste Test, St. George's Episcopal Church, 905 Princess Anne St., Fredericksburg.
Fifth Annual Benefit Auction, Remington Lions Club, State Route 29 in Remington. Sponsored
Meatloaf Dinner, Lignum Ruritan building, 20489 Gibson Lane, 10 miles east of Culpeper. 5-7 p.m. Adults $10, under age 12 $5, under 6 free. Benefits Adopt U.S. Troops Inc. 540/825-2157 or 825-5036.
Step Into Spring Fashion Show and Luncheon, Best Western Inn of Culpeper, 791 Madison Road. Fashion show, luncheon, music. Sponsored by Culpeper Women's Club. Noon. $25. Benefits fine arts scholarship fund. 540/829-0503, 540/727-0806.
Orange County Garden Tour. Sponsored by the Dolley Madison Garden Club. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. $20 in advance, $25 day of tour, $10 single-site (ages 6-12 half-price, 5 and under free). Tickets available at each location on the tour and at the Montpelier Visitor Center. 540/672-4179, vagardenweek.org.
Battlefield Tours. Beginning at Graffiti House, 19484 Brandy Road at Brandy Station in Culpeper. Stops include Beverly's Ford and St. James Church, Kelly's Ford and Stevensburg, Fleetwood Hill and Buford Knoll, and Yew Ridge. 10 a.m.-noon. $5, under age 12 free. Benefits Brandy Station Foundation's preservation efforts. 540/547-4106.
area concert
An Evening with Judy Collins, University of Mary Washington, George Washington Hall, Dodd Auditorium. Collins performs with the UMW-Community Symphony Orchestra. 7:30 p.m. $30. 540/654-1012. See story on Pages 4 and 5.
area theater
The Pajama Game, Northern Virginia Community College. See April 20 listing.
Ragtime, Riverside Center Dinner Theater. See
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sundayspotsylvania/city event
Copprome Walkathon, University of Mary Washington campus. Sponsored by Students Helping Honduras, this walkathon is a benefit to prevent
35th International Germanna Volksmarch, Dorothy Hart Community Center. See April 22 listing.
events elsewhere
Fauquier/Loudoun Garden Tour. 1-5 p.m. $30 in advance, $35 day of tour, $15 single-site (ages 6-12 half-price, 5 and under free). Tickets available at The Pink Box in Middleburg, the Fauquier Visitor Center and the Loudoun Convention and Visitor Center. Runs again Monday. 540/364-4453.
Dedication of the Ankers Learning Center, Graffiti House, 19484 Brandy Road at Brandy Station in Culpeper. In celebration of the opening of the recently renovated media room, a special 12-minute video, providing an introduction to the history of the Graffiti House and the Battle of Brandy Station, will be shown. 3-5 p.m. 540/825-4543.
area theater
Ragtime, Riverside Center Dinner Theater. 1 p.m.
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mondayspotsylvania/city event
Spring Opening of St. James House, 1300 Charles St., Fredericksburg. The 18th-century gentleman's cottage is open for tours. 1-4 p.m. Adults $3, ages 6-18 $1, under age 6 admitted free. Open through April 29. 540/373-1569.
events elsewhere
Book Signing, Culpeper County Library, 271 Southgate Shopping Center. Mystery writer Susan Wittig Albert will sign copies of her book "Bleeding Hearts." 1 p.m. 540/547-9904.
Fauquier/Loudoun Garden Tour. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
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tuesdayspotsylvania/city events
Restoration Detective Tours, Historic Kenmore, 1201 Washington Ave., Fredericksburg. Learn about the work behind mansion restoration. Registration required. 1-3 p.m. $10. 540/370-0732.
Relay for Life FUNdraiser, Cheeseburger in Paradise, Central Park, Fredericksburg. Sponsored by Rappahannock Area Parrot Head Club. 6 p.m. $10 includes your choice from a specially selected menu and music by Mike Wheelehan and Mick Houck. Benefits the American Cancer Society's Relay for Life. 540/891-8639, raphc.org.
Timeless: A River View. The Fredericksburg Area Garden Tour is sponsored by The Rappahannock Valley Garden Club. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. $20 in advance, $25 day of tour, $10 single-site (ages 6-12 half-price, 5 and under free). Tickets available day of tour at any featured property, or at the Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania visitor centers. 540/371-3404, vagar denweek.org.
Lecture: William Faulkner, University of Mary Washington, George Washington Hall, Dodd Auditorium. A Great Lives Series lecture presented by Michael Bibler, assistant professor of English.
Spring Opening of St. James House. See April 24 listing.
area theater
Michael Hoover: Memories
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wednesdayspotsylvania/
Salsa Dance, Royale Restaurant, U.S. 1, near Virginia Barbeque, Fredericksburg. Beginner lessons 7 p.m., intermediates 8 p.m., open dance until late. Free. 540/368-0550.
Spring Opening of St. James House. See April 24 listing.
event elsewhereNorthern Neck Garden and House Tour. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. $25, $15 single-site (ages 6-12 half-price, 5 and under free). Tickets can be purchased at the Information Center. vagardenweek.org.
area theater
Michael Hoover: Memories
Ragtime, Riverside Center
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thursdayspotsylvania/
Lecture: Muhammad Ali,
Spring Opening of St. James House. See April 24 listing.
stafford event
Fourth Annual Herbie Embrey Memorial Golf Tournament, Augustine's Golf Club, 76 Monument Dr. Sponsored by the Fredericksburg Jaycees. Check-in 1 p.m., shotgun start 2 p.m. $400 per foursome includes golf cart, dinner, door prizes. Benefits Hospice
area theater
Beauty and the Beast, Orange County High School, 201 Selma Road. The drama department presents this Disney musical. 7 p.m. $6, students and seniors $5. Runs Thursday-Saturday through May 6. 540/661-4300.
Ragtime, Riverside Center
