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calendar June 1-8

June 1, 2006 12:50 am

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Student Art Show and Movie Premiere, King George Elementary School, 10381 Ridge Road. Work by students in kindergarten through sixth grade on display, and TAG art class claymation movies screened in the cafeteria. Popcorn and drinks available. 6-9 p.m. Free. 540/775-5411.

area concert

19th Annual Fredericksburg Music Festival: A Celebration of Mozart, University of Mary Washington, Dodd Auditorium. A Fredericksburg Festival of the Arts event featuring the Richmond Symphony, Michele Levin (piano), Peter Zazofsky (violin). 7 p.m. Adults $20, students $7. 540/374-5040, fredfest.org. See story on Pages 4 and 5.

area theater

The Music Man, Riverside Center Dinner Theater, 95 Riverside Parkway, Stafford. Starring major Broadway principal Patrick A'Hearn. 6 p.m. Prices vary. Runs through July 30. 540/370-4300.

No Sex Please, We're British, Hanover Tavern, 13181 Hanover Courthouse Road, Hanover. A bank manager laughs it off when his wife innocently orders "Scandinavian glassware," only to receive lascivious Scandinavian photos. 8 p.m. $38. Runs through June 18. 804/282-2620, barksdalerichmond.org/hanover.

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First Friday Gallery Openings and Street Party. Openings and entertainment at area galleries and a street party with music by Bittersweet in the lot by the Fredericksburg Visitor Center, 706 Caroline St. Street party runs 6-9:30 p.m., and is $4 for adults, $3 for ages 13-20, $1 for ages 6-12, and free for those under 6. Openings take place at various Fredericksburg galleries and are free of charge. See the "art exhibit" listings on Page 20 for details. 540/373-1776. (A free ride home program within a 15-mile radius of the city provided by Chandler Law Group. Call Hilldrup Taxi at 540/373-8294 or Virginia Cab at 540/373-8555.)

Golf Tournament Fundraiser, Lee's Hill Golf Club, 10200 Old Dominion Parkway, Spotsylvania. 2 p.m. Benefits Empowered Parenting, a program for unwed teen parents. 540/368-0806.

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.

Second Annual Star Directory Recycling Party, Star Directory parking lot, 605 William St., Fredericksburg. Bring old phone books and receive a new Star Directory. Have yours signed by artists with work featured in the book. Food by Caroline Street Cafe, Eileen's at the Chimneys and Camille's Sidewalk Cafe. Mike Vincent broadcasts live from noon to 2 p.m. Event runs 9 a.m.-3 p.m., and benefits Hope House. 540/368-5055, fredericksburg.com.

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.

stafford event

Exhibit Opening, Gari Melchers Home and Studio at Belmont, 224 Washington St., Falmouth. Rescued from Obscurity: Eighty Botanicals by Bessie Niemeyer Marshall. Exhibit runs through Aug. 6. 540/654-1851. See story on Page 20.

area concerts

Concert Band/Orchestra/Jazz Band Festival, Hanover High School, 41 Lebanon St., Hanover. Elementary through high school students showcase their musical talents and get feedback from a panel of professional musicians. Evening awards ceremonies at Paramount's Kings Dominion in Doswell. 804/876-5561.

Gospel Sing, The Lions Club, 717 Marshall Ave., Colonial Beach. The Gibsons and Justified. 7 p.m. Free. 540/775-2862 or 804/224-0378.

Choral Festival, Paramount's Kings Dominion, Doswell. Elementary through high school students and church choirs showcase their musical talent and get feedback from a panel of musicians. 804/876-5561.

Bluegrass Brunch Bunch, Locust Grove Variety Store, State Route 20. Bluegrass, country and gospel music. 7-10 p.m. Free. 540/972-6264.

Sum of One, Liberty Assembly of God, Aroma Rhythm Lounge, 11775 Morgansburg Road, Bealeton. Modern rock music. 7 p.m. Free. 540/439-0500, aromarhythm.org.

area theater

Fredericksburg Ballet Centre Spring Show, Massaponax High School, U.S. 1 and Guinea Station Road, Spotsylvania. 6:30 p.m. $7. Runs again Saturday. 540/373-0978, fredericksburgballet.com.

The Music Man, Riverside Center Dinner Theater. See June 1 listing.

No Sex Please, We're British, Hanover Tavern. See June 1 listing.

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spotsylvania/city events

Book Signing/Reading, The Wounded Bookshop, 109 Amelia St., Fredericksburg. Local writers and artists Carol Cox, Joan Critz Limbrick, Joseph Di Bella and others read and sign their book, "Portrait of the Artist as Poet," a collection of poetry and art. 7 p.m. Book is $24.95. 540/373-1311.

George Washington's Friends Discuss the News of the Day, Kenmore, 1201 Washington Ave., Fredericksburg. Join Col. Fielding Lewis, Capt. Weedon and others as they discuss the news of the day. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Adults $8, ages 6-17 $4, under age 6 admitted free. 540/373-3381, ext. 54.

Rappahannock Twirlers Square Dance Club, Dorothy Hart Community Center, 408 Canal St., Fredericksburg. Luau-themed covered-dish dinner at 6 p.m., followed by a Chinese auction and dancing 7-10 p.m. $5. 540/786-2683.

Virginia Renaissance Faire, Lake Anna Winery, 5621 Courthouse Road, Spotsylvania. The 16th-century town of Staffordshire celebrates the arrival of Elizabeth, Queen of England, and her court. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Ages 6 and up $5, 5 and under free. Faire open weekends through June 18. 703/508-5036, varf.org.

Great Rappahannock Five-Mile Whitewater Canoe Race. Registration and check-in 8-10 a.m. at Old Mill Park in Fredericksburg. Races start at 11 a.m. at Motts Run Landing off River Road in Spotsylvania and finish at Old Mill Park. American Canoe Association membership is required to participate and is available at registration for $10. $12 to participate in one race, $7 for each additional race. Runs again Sunday. 540/371-5085.

stafford events

Nature Day, George Washington's Ferry Farm, 268 Kings Highway. Talk turkey with members of the National Wild Turkey Federation, guided plant walk with author Hal Wiggins, try casting a fly rod, plus information booths and talks by nature groups. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. $4, under age 3 free. 540/370-0732.

First Saturdays in the Garden: Weeds, Chatham Manor, 120 Chatham Lane. Learn to identify and control weeds. 9:30 a.m.-noon. Free. 540/658-8000, ext. 24.

events elsewhere

Hearth-Cooking Demonstration, Scotchtown, the 18th-century home of Patrick Henry, 16120 Scotchtown Road, Beaverdam. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Demonstration is free. Admission charged for house tours, available until 4 p.m. 804/227-3500.

Battlefield 4x4 Club's Annual Mud Bog, 29375 Catharpin Road, Locust Grove. Gates open at 9 a.m., competition starts at noon. Adults $10, ages 5-12 $5, under age 5 admitted free. 540/287-4111.

ATV Mud Bog Benefit, The Virginia Bazaar, 8436 Ladysmith Road, Ruther Glen. Registration 8-10 a.m. Start time 10:30 a.m. Entry fee $15 per class. Spectators $5, ages 10 and under free. Bring chairs. Benefits 4 Seasons Hunt Club and The Caroline County Fair. 804/690-1575, 804/994-1624.

Second Annual Youth Working Draft Horse Clinic, Fine Felt Farm, 23420 Monrovia Road, Orange. Harnessing, log skidding, plowing and driving a wagon team. Open to children of any age. Spectators welcome. Sponsored by the Virginia Draft Horse and Mule Association. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. 540/854-6081.

Wetlands in your Backyard, Caledon Natural Area, 11617 Caledon Road, King George. Learn about the benefits of wetlands on your property and how to maintain these sensitive and beneficial areas. Ages 13 and older. 10 a.m. $3. Reservations required. 540/663-3861, caledonnaturalareafriends.com.

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 admitted free. Benefits Brandy Station Foundation's preservation efforts. 540/547-4106.

area concert

Mark Harris, Ebenezer United Methodist Church, 161 Embrey Mill Road, Stafford. Solo concert by 4Him member Mark Harris. 7:30 p.m. $15 in advance, $20 at the door. 540/657-0031, itickets.com.

area theater

The Music Man, Riverside Center Dinner Theater. See June 1 listing.

No Sex Please, We're British, Hanover Tavern. See June 1 listing.

Fredericksburg Ballet Centre Spring Show, Massaponax High School. 2 p.m. See June 2 listing.

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spotsylvania/city events

Fiesta Latina, Evergreen Church, 11903 Bowman Drive (just off Routes 2 and 17 near the fairgrounds). Live Mariachi band, free food catered by Pancho Villa, kids games and activities, free health screening. Noon-3 p.m. 800/272-8772, ext. 122.

Great Rappahannock Five-mile Whitewater Canoe Race. See June 3 listing.

Virginia Renaissance Faire, Lake Anna Winery. See June 3 listing.

stafford event

Art Presentation, Gari Melchers Home and Studio at Belmont, 224 Washington St., Falmouth. In conjunction with the new exhibit, "Rescued from Obscurity: Eighty Botanicals by Bessie Niemeyer Marshall," Nancy Kober, author, and Donna Ware, botanical consultant, share insights. Program focuses on the Depression-era women's project described in the book "With Paintbrush and Shovel" and the botanical watercolors reproduced in the book and displayed in the gallery. A luncheon with tea and coffee served in Belmont's new Studio Pavilion is included. A book signing will follow. 1- 3 p.m. $35. 540/654-1848. See story on Page 20.

event elsewhere

Vineyard Stroll, Ingleside Vineyards, 5872 Leedstown Road, Oak Grove. Informative walk through the vineyards and wine tasting. Reservations recommended. 1 p.m. Free. 804/224-8687, ipwine.com.

area theater

No Sex Please, We're British, Hanover Tavern. 2 p.m. See June 1 listing.

The Music Man, Riverside Center Dinner Theater. 1 p.m. See June 1 listing.

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spotsylvania/city event

The Restaurant Rat's Ball, Wings on the Water, Sophia Street, Fredericksburg. Fun and games, 2-6 p.m., free. Evening formal (dress to impress/amuse), 8 p.m.-2 a.m., $28 industry insiders, $35 others. creationfood.com.

event elsewhere

Summer at the Beach, Wilkerson's Seafood Restaurant, 3000 McKinney Blvd., Colonial Beach. Kitty Chappell, author of "Sins of a Father," guest speaker Joyce Gunderson, vocalist duo Lucero and Partain. Reservations required. 804/214-9044, 804/224-0114.

area concert

Music on the Steps, Central Rappahannock Regional Library, 1201 Caroline St., Fredericksburg. Music by Dixie Power Trio. Bring blanket and picnic. 7-8 p.m. Free. Rain location: inside theater. 540/372-1144.

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spotsylvania/city event

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.

area concerts

19th Annual Fredericksburg Music Festival: Chamber Music Series, St. George's Episcopal Church, 905 Princess Anne St. Fredericksburg Festival of the Arts event with pre-concert performance by young artist competition winner. 7 p.m. $20, students $7. Runs again June 8 and 9. 540/374-5040, fredfest.org. See story on Pages 4 and 5.

Lunchtime at Hurkamp Park, William and Prince Edward streets, Fredericksburg. Wil Gravatt and Jimbo Byram. Bring/buy lunch. 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Kids' Touch-a-Truck activity with Fredericksburg Trolley Tours, noon- 1 p.m. Free. 540/372-1086.

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spotsylvania/city events

Seventh Annual Taste of Fredericksburg, University of Mary Washington, Jepson Alumni Center, Hanover Street. Food, live and silent auctions, music by Uncle Bob's Party Band. 6-9 p.m. $45 single/$80 couple. Benefits Rappahannock Big Brothers Big Sisters. 540/371-7444.

Salsa Dance, Royale Restaurant, U.S. 1, near Virginia Barbeque, Fredericksburg. Beginner lessons 7 p.m., intermediates 8 p.m. Free. 540/368-0550.

area theater

The Music Man, Riverside Center Dinner Theater. See June 1 listing.

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events elsewhere

Christopher Run Bluegrass Festival, Christopher Run Campground, 7149 Zachary Taylor Highway, Lake Anna, Mineral. Music, workshops, camping. 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Advance three-day ticket $65, $70 gate; $25 daily; under 16 free. Runs through June 10. 540/894-4744, christopherrunbluegrass.com.

CulpeperFest, Willow Run Company, 13200 Willow Run Drive, Elkwood. Businesses, music, food. 4-8:30 p.m. $25, ages 4-10 $5, 3 and under free. 540/825-8628.

Fossil Find , Caledon Natural Area, 11617 Caledon Road, King George. Get introduced to fossils and hunt for your own at the Potomac shoreline. 6 p.m. $3 per person, $8 per family. Reservations required. 540/663-3861, caledonnaturalareafriends.com.

area concert

19th Annual Fredericksburg Music Festival: Chamber Music Series, St. George's Episcopal Church. See June 6 listing.

area theater

The Music Man, Riverside Center Dinner Theater. See June 1 listing.

No Sex Please, We're British, Hanover Tavern. See June 1 listing.