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THURSDAY

'Tupac: Resurrection,' University of Mary Washington, Combs Hall, Room 139. This Black History Month event features a film with a discussion led by Cedric Rucker, dean of student life. 7 p.m. Free. 540/654-1044.

Art Film--An African Perspective: African Art, Central Rappahannock Regional Library, 1201 Caroline St., Fredericks-burg. This program looks for a way to understand and appreciate African art on its own terms. 7-8 p.m. 540/372-1144.

Author Discussion/Book Signing, Borders, Stafford Marketplace. Robert Dorr signs copies of his book "Marine Air: The History of the Flying Leathernecks in Words and Photos." 7:30 p.m. 540/720-9636.

Salsa Dance, Gargoyles Coffee Bar, Aquia Towne Center. Beginner lessons 7 p.m., intermediates 8 p.m. $2. Dance until 10 p.m. 540/659-0404.

THEATER

'Bye Bye Birdie,' Riverside Center Dinner Theater, 95 Riverside Parkway, Stafford. Rock back to a simpler time when rock 'n' roll was king. $30-$49. Runs through April 29. 540/370-4300.

FRIDAY

The Vagina Monologues, University of Mary Washington, Great Hall. 7 p.m. $5 for one performance, $7 for both. Benefits Hope House. Runs again tomorrow. 540/847-0016.

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.

Sweet Side of Life 2007, Holiday Inn Select at Central Park. Fredericksburg Big Band, decadent desserts, silent auction, wine and sparkling cider. 8-11:30 p.m. $50. Benefits Fredericksburg Counseling Services. 540/373-2320, 540/371-6150.

English Country Dancing, St. George's Episcopal Church, 905 Princess Anne St., Fredericksburg. Learn 18th-century dances. 7:30 p.m. $2. 540/785-2168.

Fredericksburg Outdoor Show, Fredericksburg Expo and Conference Center at Celebrate Virginia. Hunting and fishing products, boats, RVs, trucks, SUVs, ATVs, taxidermists, guns and ammo, archery supplies. 1-9 p.m. Adults $6, seniors $5, age 12 and under admitted free. Runs through Sunday. 540/548-5555, fredericksburgexpocenter.com.

Come Home to Virginia, Northern Neck Gourmet, 115 Main St., Warsaw. Virginia wines and hors d'oeuvres. Hosted by the Richmond County Museum. 5:30-7:30 p.m. Donations accepted. Reservations, 804/333-3607 or 804/394-4901.

CONCERT

Debbie Zinn and Natural Grass, Sumerduck Ruritan Building. 8:30 p.m.

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SIGN UP: Former Washington Redskin wide receiver Gary Clark will attend an autograph event Saturday at The Card Cellar at the Four-Mile Fork Shopping Center in Spotsylvania. Born in Radford, Clark played college football at James Madison University and in the NFL for the Phoenix Cardinals and the Miami Dolphins. He retired in 1995, after a phenomenal career that included 11 seasons in the NFL.

CHILD'S PLAY: (Left to right) Monica Montanaro will play piano, Marianna Cutright will play violin, and Patrick Montemorano will play clarinet Sunday at 'Sightings--The Young People's Concert,' at Highland Center for the Arts in Warrenton. The event will feature the Piedmont Regional Orchestra's annual Young Artists' Competition.

Date published: 2/8/2007

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