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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.
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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.
THEATER
'Our Town,' Central Rappahannock Regional Library, 1201 Caroline St., Fredericksburg. Presented by Stage Door Productions. Day-to-day life in the New England town of Grover's Corners. 8 p.m. Adults $10, students $7. Runs weekends through Feb. 24. 540/898-2673, stagedoorproductions.org.
'The Woman in Black,' Fauquier Community Theatre, The Theatre at Vint Hill, 4225 Aiken Drive, Warrenton. A small-cast "ghost play" set on the English moors. 8 p.m. $14-$16. Runs through Sunday. 540/349-8760, fctstage.org.
'Bye Bye Birdie,' Riverside Center Dinner Theater. See Feb. 8 listing.
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SATURDAY
Fredericksburg Outdoor Show, Fredericksburg Expo and Conference Center at Celebrate Virginia. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. See Feb. 9 listing.
"Celebrate America" Carnival and Benefit Missions Yard Sale, Fredericksburg Christian Schools, 9400 Thornton Rolling Road, Spotsylvania. Games, crafts, food, yard sale. 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. Free admission. 540/373-5355.
The Vagina Monologues, University of Mary Washington, Dodd Auditorium. See Feb. 9 listing.
Autograph Event, The Card Cellar, Four-Mile Fork Shopping Center. Washington Redskin wide receiver Gary Clark. 2-3 p.m. $20. 540/891-9549.
Sixth Annual Mardi Gras Ball, Holiday Inn Select at Central Park. The Rhondells and Gerry Maddox, silent auction/raffles, New Orleans-style dinner buffet. 8 p.m.-midnight. $45. Proceeds benefit the Pet Assistance League and the Companion Animal Rescue Effort. 540/538-2132, raphc.org.
Renaissance Faire Auditions, C. Melvin Snow Library, 8740 Courthouse Road, Spotsylvania. Openings in all areas, particularly for brass, recorder and string players. No prior theatrical experience required. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. The Renaissance Faire, which re-creates the excitement of a 16th-century English marketplace, is scheduled to run weekends May 19 through June 17 at Lake Anna Winery in Spotsylvania. 703/508-5036, varf.org.
Illusions of the Stars, 1440 Live at Central Park. Star impersonators perform at this special Valentine's show. 8 p.m. $25, includes appetizer bar. 540/891-1251.
Valentine's Dinner Dance, Germanna Center for Advanced Technology, 18121 Technology Drive, Culpeper. Music by Quiet Fire Soul Show, dinner, dancing, roses and door prizes. 7 p.m.-12:30 a.m. $50, $100/couple. Dance only $25. 540/ 829-9752.
Chocolates and Cabernet, Gray Ghost Vineyards, 14706 Lee Highway, Amissville. Unlimited desserts, tastings and new Valentine glass. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. $15. Runs again Sunday. 540/937-4869.
Daddy-Daughter Valentine Dance, Sharron Baucom-Dale City Recreation Center, 14300 Minnieville Road, Dale City. Dads can treat their daughters, ages 4 and older, to this event, featuring DJ music, refreshments and door prizes. 6:30-8 p.m. Pre-registration required. $12/couple, $6 for each additional daughter. 703/670-7112.
Dessert and a Movie, Hopkins Candy Factory, 9419 Battle St., Manassas. Big-screen viewing of the classic movie "Casablanca" and an array of decadent desserts. Sponsored by the Manassas Museum. 8-10:30 p.m. $15, $25/couple. Snow date: Feb. 11. 703/368-1873.
Chocolatiers and Chocolates, Ingleside Vineyards, 5872 Leedstown Road, Oak Grove. Chocolate entrepreneurs display and discuss their wares, plus music, tours, tastings. 1-5 p.m. $5 includes souvenir glass. Reservations at 804/224-8687 or ipwine.com.
Open Hangar Day, Commemorative Air Force, Culpeper Regional Airport, 12499 Beverly Ford Road, Brandy Station. Tours of the hangar-museum and historic military aircraft. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. 540/727-0018, nationalcapitolsquadron.org.
THEATER
'Bye Bye Birdie,' Riverside Center Dinner Theater. See Feb. 8 listing.
'The Woman in Black,' Fauquier Community Theatre. See Feb. 9 listing.
'Our Town,' Central Rappahannock Regional Library. See Feb. 9 listing.
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SUNDAY
Fredericksburg Outdoor Show, Fredericksburg Expo and Conference Center at Celebrate Virginia. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. See Feb. 9 listing.
Chocolates and Cabernet, Gray Ghost Vineyards. See Feb. 10 listing.
CONCERT
"Sightings--The Young People's Concert," Highland Center for the Arts, 597 Broadview Ave., Warrenton. Featuring the Piedmont Regional Orchestra annual Young Artists' Competition, followed by a performance by the Piedmont Regional Orchestra. 3 p.m. Adults $20, seniors $15, children $5. 540/270-3168.
THEATER
'The Woman in Black,' Fauquier Community Theatre. 2 p.m. See Feb. 9 listing.
'Bye Bye Birdie,' Riverside Center Dinner Theater. 1 p.m. See Feb. 8 listing.
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MONDAY
Drum Circle, Heavenly Bodies, 754 Warrenton Road, Stafford. Bring your percussion instrument; meditation, rhythm circle, talking stick, drumming and more. 7-9 p.m. Free. 540/ 371-6343.
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TUESDAY
Ardiena Ann Tromley Family Storytelling Series, Central Rappahannock Regional Library. Folk tales from Africa to America. This year's series, for school-age children, teens and adults, will feature Virginia storytellers in honor of the 400th anniversary of the Jamestown settlement. Salem Church branch in Spotsylvania, 4:30 p.m.; headquarters in Fredericksburg, 7:30 p.m. Free. 540/372-1144.
"Forever Friends" Luncheon, Fredericksburg Country Club, 11031 Tidewater Trail. Fredericksburg Women's Connection event with Marjorie Broyles from Strawberry Farms Catering sharing "Creative Ideas With Chocolate," followed by an inspirational speaker. 11:45 a.m. $14. Reservations: 540/ 710-1960, 540/735-8087.
Talent Show: Showtime at UMW, University of Mary Washington, Woodard Campus Center. A Black History Month event hosted by the Black Student Association. 7 p.m. $2 admission with proceeds donated to charity. 540/ 654-1044.
Lecture: Thomas Jefferson, University of Mary Wash-ington, Dodd Auditorium. Great Lives Lecture Series talk features Dan Jordan, executive director of Monticello, and author of "Political Leadership in Jefferson's Virginia" and "Tobacco Merchant: The Story of Universal Leaf Tobacco Company." 7:30 p.m. Free. 540/654-1276.
Battlefield Boogie Shag Dancing, The Loft, 1005 Princess Anne St. Free lessons, 7:30-8:15 p.m.; dance until 10 p.m. $3 to enter. 540/654-5855.
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WEDNESDAY
THEATER
'Bye Bye Birdie,' Riverside Center Dinner Theater. See Feb. 8 listing.
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THURSDAY
THEATER
'Shakespeare's R&J,' University of Mary Washington, Klein Theatre. Drama adapted by Joe Calarco. 8 p.m. $10, $8 students/seniors. Runs through Feb. 25. 540/ 654-1124.
'Bye Bye Birdie,' Riverside Center Dinner Theater. See Feb. 8 listing.
| 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. |