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SEPTEMBER 21-28 calendar

September 21, 2006 12:50 am

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Lecture, Keynote Address for UMW's Latino Identities Celebration, University of Mary Washington, Woodard Campus Center, Great Hall. This lecture, part of the Cultural Awareness Series, features Ray Suarez, senior correspondent for "The NewsHour with Jim Lehrer," and author of "The Old Neighborhood, What We Lost in the Great Suburban Migration: 1966-1999" and "The Holy Vote: The Politics of Faith in America." 8 p.m. Free. 540/654-1044.

Big Brothers Big Sisters 12th Annual Golf Classic, Fredericksburg Country Club, 11031 Tidewater Trail (State Route 2). Tee off at 8 a.m. and 2 p.m. Fee includes practice range, green fees, food and beverages. 540/371-7444.

International Peace Day, Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Fredericksburg, 1115 Caroline St., Fredericksburg. Candlelight walk to Hurkamp Park, 8 p.m.; quiet vigil until 9 p.m. Bring a candle or pinwheel. Free. 540/582-2788.

Tubing, Kayaking and Canoeing River Adventures offered daily on the beautiful and historic Rappahannock River. For details, call the Virginia Outdoor Center at 540/371-5085 or visit playva.com.

area concert

Party in the Park Concert Series, John Lee Pratt Memorial Park, 120 River Road, Falmouth. Modern rock and pop music by Fools and Horses. Gates open at 4 p.m., music starts at 6:30 p.m. $10. Benefits the Boys and Girls Club of Fredericksburg. 540/373-7909, 540/373-9440.

area theater

"Cats," Riverside Center Dinner Theater, 95 Riverside Parkway, Stafford. The long-running Broadway production lights up the stage in its Virginia professional dinner theater debut. Prices vary. Runs through Nov. 26. 540/370-4300.

The Mousetrap, Barksdale Theatre at Hanover Tavern, 13181 Hanover Courthouse Road, Hanover. An Agatha Christie thriller about a group of strangers stranded at a country inn who must contend with a murderer in their midst. 8 p.m. Adults $38, students and seniors $34. Runs through Oct. 15. 804/282-2620, barksdalerichmond.org/hanover.

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Ghost Riders Car Cruise-in, McDonald's, U.S. 1 at Southpoint Plaza, Massaponax. Includes door prizes, 50/50 raffle, kids' contest and oldies music. 6-10 p.m.
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Night Catfishing, Motts Run Reservoir, River Road, Spotsylvania. 8:30 p.m.-1 a.m. $3 for adults and $1 for ages 10 to 16 in advance, $5 for adults and $3 for ages 10 to 16 on the day of the event. 540/786-8989.

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., $5. Dance until 10 p.m. 540/899-5330.

area theater

"Cats," Riverside Center Dinner Theater. See Sept. 21 listing.

The Mousetrap, Barksdale Theatre at Hanover Tavern. See Sept. 21 listing.

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Washington and Rochambeau 225th March to Victory, Eileen's at the Chimneys, 623 Caroline St., Fredericksburg. Re-enactment of Gen. Washington's September 1781 arrival in Fredericksburg as he led the French and American armies to Yorktown. Presented by Sons of the American Revolution. Limited seating. 1-3 p.m. Free. 703/534-3053.

Accelerators Car Club, 5 & Diner, 1695 Carl D. Silver Parkway, Fredericksburg. DJ music, door prizes, raffle. 5 p.m. 540/455-3181.

Harambee 360º 29th Black Arts Festival, original Walker-Grant School, 200 Gunnery Road, Fredericksburg. Music, dance, marching band, hair show, art auction, children's activities, crafts, food. 1-6 p.m. Free. 540/373-5592.

Fredericksburg Big Band Dance, Holiday Inn Select, Central Park. Memorial tribute to DuVal Hicks, attorney and founder of the band. 8-11 p.m. Benefits Rappahannock Legal Services Inc. 540/371-1115.

Roland Mesnier, White House Executive Pastry Chef, Central Rappahannock Regional Library, 1201 Caroline St., Fredericksburg. A demonstration of how to shape sugar and chocolate into form, a slide presentation of White House state dinners, discussion and questions, book signing, light refreshments. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. $30. Benefits Fredericksburg Area SPCA. 540/373-9008, ext. 22.

stafford event

Warbird Rides! Stafford Regional Airport, 75 Aviation Way. Ride in a restored World War II aircraft and help preserve historic planes. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Donations benefit maintenance of the aircraft. Runs again Sunday. 540/288-3838.

events elsewhere

Fourth Annual Howlin' Hoedown, Rock Hill Farm, 14461 Norman Road, Culpeper. Music by Dark Hollow Bluegrass Band, food, pumpkin-cannon shooting, live auction, carriage and pony rides, petting zoo, hayrides. 2-7 p.m. In advance, adults pay $25, ages 6 to 12 pay $10, and ages 5 and under are admitted free. At the gate, adults pay $30, and ages 6 to 12 pay $12. Benefits Humane Society of Culpeper. Rain date: Sept. 24. 540/547-3556. See story on Page 15.

Roast Beef Dinner, Colonial Beach Rescue Squad, 225 Dennison St. 4:30-6:30 p.m. Adults $8, ages 12 and under $4. 804/224-5123.

Battlefield Tours, begin 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.

Splish, Splash, Pool Party Bash, Windrock, Somerset. Elegant pool-side party with cocktails and dinner hosted by Ada and Ed Harvey. 3-8 p.m. $150 per couple. Benefits The Arts Center in Orange and its programs. 540/672-7311, artscenterorange.org.

Colonial Beach Market Day and Bluemont Concert, Town Green at Colonial Beach. Art, crafts, jewelry, plants, food, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.; Bluemont concert featuring pop and gospel music by Anthony Campbell, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., free, donations accepted. Bring lawn chair or blanket. 804/224-0021, 804/214-9022, 703/777-6306, bluemont.org.

area concerts

John Conlee and Gene Watson with Young Country, Mr. B's Bluegrass Park, Gatewood Road (about 20 miles south of Fredericksburg), Ladysmith. Gates open at noon, concert 4-9 p.m. 804/449-6350 or 804/448-9446.

Colonial Beach Bluemont Concert, Town Green. See listing under "area events" above.

area theater

The Mousetrap, Barksdale Theatre at Hanover Tavern. See Sept. 21 listing.

"Cats," Riverside Center Dinner Theater. See Sept. 21 listing.

Pandora, Central Rappahannock Regional Library, 1201 Caroline St., Fredericksburg. Story from Greek mythology. 3:30-4:30 p.m. Free. 540/372-1144.

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Auditions: Narnia (The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe), Riverside Center Dinner Theater, 95 Riverside Parkway. Open auditions for youth and adult actor/singers ages 9 and up for the Children's Theater musical to run November through January 2007. 7-9 p.m. Runs again Sept. 25. 540/370-4300.

Gallery Presentation--Land, Sea and Sky: Curator's Overview, Gari Melchers Home and Studio at Belmont, 224 Washington St., Falmouth. Presented by Joanna Catron, curator. 1:30 p.m. Free with general admission. 540/654-1015, garimelchers.org.

Wounded Warrior Benefit Picnic, American Legion Post 290, 1204 American Legion Road. Horseshoe contest, raffles, free hot dogs and hamburgers. 2 p.m. 540/623-6135.

Wings, Wheels and Ducks, Stafford Regional Airport, 75 Aviation Way. Live radio broadcast, car and motorcycle show, airplane display, skydiving demonstrations, DNA Kits for Kids, fire and rescue displays, K-9 demonstration, food, million-dollar duck drawing and other prizes. Sponsored by Stafford Rotary Club. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. $3, ages 14 and under admitted free. 540/658-1212.

Warbird Rides! Stafford Regional Airport. 9 a.m.- 4 p.m. See Sept. 23 listing.

events elsewhere

Artful Escapes: Perfect Pairings, The Inn at Meander Plantation, 2333 North James Madison Highway, Locust Dale. Learn how to pair Virginia wines with specialities from the Meander kitchen. 6-8 p.m. $60. Benefits The Arts Center in Orange and its programs. 540/672-7311, artscenterorange.org.

Kelly's Ford Equestrian Center 2006 Show Series, 16589 Edwards Shop Road, Remington. Competition in elegance and performance. 9 a.m., rain or shine. Entry fee $10, spectators free. 540/ 399-1800.

area theater

The Mousetrap, Barksdale Theatre at Hanover Tavern. 2 p.m. See Sept. 21 listing.

"Cats," Riverside Center Dinner Theater. 1 p.m. See Sept. 21 listing.

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stafford event

Auditions: Narnia (The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe), Riverside Center Dinner Theater. See Sept. 24 listing.

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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 concert

Lunchtime at Hurkamp Park, William and Prince Edward streets, Fredericksburg. Music by Wil Gravatt with Jimbo Bryam. Bring a picnic or buy lunch. Sponsored by Fredericksburg Parks and Recreation. 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Bring the children to the Touch-a-Truck activity featuring a school bus. noon-1 p.m. Free. 540/372-1086.

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Cannons at Kenmore, Historic Kenmore, 1201 Washington Ave., Fredericksburg. Learn about soldiers who fought, were hospitalized and died here; the roles of slaves and women during the war; cannonballs found at Kenmore since 1922; the damage and repair of Kenmore's plasterwork ceilings; and more. 1 p.m. $10. Registration required. 540/370-0732.

event elsewhere

Horse Shows in the Sun, Commonwealth Park, 13246 Commonwealth Parkway, Culpeper. Hunter, jumper and equitation competitions in all-weather rings. Event hosts 900 to 1,300 horses. 8 a.m.- 4 p.m. Free. Runs through Oct. 1. 540/825-7469.

area concert

University of Mary Washington-Community Symphony Orchestra Inaugural Concert, UMW, George Washington Hall, Dodd Auditorium. 7:30 p.m. Free. 540/654-1012.

area theater

"Cats," Riverside Center Dinner Theater. See Sept. 21 listing.

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event elsewhere

Horse Shows in the Sun, Commonwealth Park. See Sept. 27 listing.

area theater

Anton in Show Business , University of Mary Washington, duPont Hall, Klein Theatre. Comedy. 8 p.m. General admission $10, students/seniors $8. Runs through Oct. 8. 540/654-1124.

"Cats," Riverside Center Dinner Theater. See Sept. 21 listing.

The Mousetrap , Barksdale Theatre at Hanover Tavern. See Sept. 21 listing.