MAD TEA PARTY BRINGS MIX OF HILLBILLY, JAZZ, FOLK AND ROCK 'N' ROLL TO THE ACOUSTIC ROOTS CONCERT SATURDAY

THURSDAY

Lecture: "Thurgood Marshall," University of Mary Washington, Dodd Auditorium. Great Lives Lecture Series talk features Juan Williams, senior correspondent of National Public Radio's "Morning Edition" and author of "Thurgood Marshall: American Revolutionary." 7:30 p.m. Free. 540/654-1276.

Book Reading, University of Mary Washington, Combs Hall. South African writer and filmmaker Nokuthula Mazibuko will read from her novella, "Spring Offensive" (downloadable free at thulacreative.co.za), followed by a reception. 5 p.m. Free. 540/ 654-1131.

George Washington's Birthday, Mary Washington House, 1200 Charles St., Fredericksburg. Refreshments, tours. 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. Adults $15, ages 6-18 $2, under 6 admitted free. 540/373-1569.

Auditions: Stage Door Productions' "Boxley on Trial," Spotsylvania Visitor Center, Spotsylvania Courthouse. 7 p.m. 540/898-2673, stagedoorproductions.org.

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

275th Birthday of George Washington, George Washington Birthplace National Monument, 1732 Popes Creek Road, Westmoreland. Birthday cake 1 p.m. Candlelight tours 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Free admission to the site and all activities. 804/224-1732.

THEATER

"Shakespeare's R&J," University of Mary Washington, Klein Theatre. Adaptation of Shakespeare's classic tragedy "Romeo and Juliet." 8 p.m. $10, $8 students/seniors. Runs through Sunday. 540/654-1124.

"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

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.

Second Annual Fredericksburg RV and Camping Expo, Fredericksburg Expo and Conference Center, Celebrate Virginia. Motor homes, travel trailers, fifth wheels. 1-8 p.m. Adults $7, seniors $6, age 12 and under admitted free. Runs through Sunday. 540/ 548-5555, fredericksburgexpocenter.com.

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.

Lake of the Woods Square Dance, LOW Clubhouse. Plus-level dancing. 7:30-9:30 p.m. $5. 540/972-5855.

CONCERTS

Songwriters' Showcase, Picker's Supply Concert Hall, 902 Caroline St., Fredericksburg. Zach Farrow, Jon Bachman, Phyllis Tannerfrye, Gina DeSimone and Bob Gramann. 8 p.m. $10, students $5. 540/898-0611.

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IT'S A PLAID, PLAID WORLD: Highland dancers will put a little kick into this weekend's festivities at the Fredericksburg Indoor Highland Dance Festival Saturday at Christ Episcopal Church in Spotsylvania. Sponsored by the Commonwealth Highland Dance Association, the event will have performers competing for prizes.

'R&J' IS A-OK: The University of Mary Washington's department of theatre and dance brings an adaptation of the Shakespeare tragedy 'Romeo & Juliet' to the stage. 'Shakespeare's R&J' continues tonight through Sunday at UMW's Klein Theatre.

Date published: 2/22/2007

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