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THURSDAY
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.
CONCERT
Barrage, Spotsylvania Middle School, 8801 Courthouse Road. Nine-member fiddle band from Canada. 7:30 p.m. Adults $20, students $10 (advance ticket purchase suggested; a limited number of tickets might be available at the door). 540/ 582-6341, ext. 1102.
THEATER
"Smoke on the Mountain," Barksdale Theatre at Hanover Tavern, 13181 Hanover Courthouse Road. Set in the 1930s, this bluegrass gospel musical introduces the singing Sanders family, who perform their traditional and original gospel songs for the members of Mount Pleasant Baptist Church in North Carolina. 8 p.m. Adults $38, students/seniors $34. Runs through April 29. 804/282-2620, barksdalerichmond.org/hanover.
"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
First Friday Gallery Openings. Exhibit openings and other events take place at various art galleries in downtown Fredericksburg. Free. See the art exhibit listings on Page 21 for details. 540/373-1776.
Artwork Preview, Spotsylvania County Museum, 8956 Courthouse Road. Local artist Johnny Johnson will review donated art items that will be auctioned March 30 as a fundraiser to purchase new display cases at the museum. 2:30 p.m. 540/582-7167.
Pool and Spa Expo, Fredericksburg Expo and Conference Center at Celebrate Virginia. Spas, gazebos, hot tubs, pools. 2-8 p.m. 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.
CONCERT
Judah First, Liberty Assembly of God, Aroma Rhythm Lounge, Morgansburg Road, Bealeton. Metal. 7 p.m. Free. 540/ 439-0500, aromarhythm.org.
THEATER
"No Sex Please, We're British," The Theatre at Vint Hill, 4225 Aiken Drive, Warrenton. Fauquier Community Theatre presents a comedy built on the complications facing newlyweds when their computers are targeted with pornographic spam. 8 p.m. Runs weekends through March 18. 540/349-8760, fctstage.org.
"Smoke on the Mountain," Barksdale Theatre at Hanover Tavern. See March 1 listing.
"Bye Bye Birdie," Riverside Center. See March 1 listing.
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SATURDAY
Fredericksburg Jaycees Art Auction, Fredericksburg Country Club, 11031 Tidewater Trail. Live art auction presented by Ross Galleries. 7 p.m. $5. Benefits community service efforts. 540/785-0113.
Pool and Spa Expo, Fredericksburg Expo and Conference Center at Celebrate Virginia. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. See March 2 listing.
Dirt Car Show, Hooters of Fredericksburg, 10400 Spotsylvania Ave. Virginia Motor Speedway will feature more than 20 competitors, radio station WFLS will broadcast live, plus autographs, pictures and prizes. Noon-4 p.m. Free. 804/ 758-1867.
29th Annual Bowl for Kids' Sake, Stafford Liberty Lanes, 20 Greenspring Drive. Bowl-a-thon with pledges to benefit Rappahannock Big Brothers Big Sisters. 2 p.m. 540/371-7444 or rbbbs.org.
23rd Annual Oyster Roast, White Oak Equipment, State Route 3, Stafford. Fried and steamed oysters, hot dogs, coleslaw, desserts, soft drinks. Sponsored by Friendship Baptist Church and White Oak Equipment. 3 p.m. Donations accepted to benefit Billy Greer, who has metastatic osteosarcoma. 540/ 373-2686.
Soup by the Fire, Ingleside Vineyards, 5872 Leedstown Road, Oak Grove. Soup, wine tastings, music, tours. 1-5 p.m. $8. Reservations required. 804/224-8687, ipwine.com.
Third Annual Orange County Fishing and Sportsman Show, Orange County High School, Hornet Sports Center, 200 Hornet Drive. Seminars, vendors, raffle, trout fishing pond, boat dealers, more. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Adults $5, two-day pass $8, under age 10 admitted free. Runs again Sunday.
Open House, Kelly's Ford Equestrian Center, 16589 Edwards Shop Road, Remington. Vendors, guest speakers, clinics and demonstrations, moon bounce, pony rides, face painting, carriage rides, refreshments, more. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. 540/522-0491, 540/522-0585.
Barrel Tasting and Silent Auction, Gray Ghost Vineyards, 14706 Lee Highway, Amissville. Enjoy tastings and bid on a historic barrel being offered to the public. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. $10, includes glass and hors d'oeuvres. Runs again Sunday. 540/ 937-4869.
CONCERT
Rappahannock Pops Orchestra: "ALL Gershwin," James Monroe High School, 2300 Washington Ave., Fredericksburg. An evening of George Gershwin's music with guest musicians Jacob Adams, pianist, and Toni Crowder, soloist. 8 p.m. Adults $15, seniors $10, students admitted free when accompanied by a paying adult. 540/891-1816.
THEATER
"No Sex Please, We're British," Fauquier Community Theatre. See March 2 listing.
"Smoke on the Mountain," Barksdale Theatre at Hanover Tavern. See March 1 listing.
"Bye Bye Birdie," Riverside Center. See March 1 listing.
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SUNDAY
Pool and Spa Expo, Fredericksburg Expo and Conference Center at Celebrate Virginia. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. See March 2 listing.
Auditions: Stage Door Productions' "Lost in Yonkers," Massaponax High School, U.S. 1 and Guinea Station Road, Spotsylvania. Auditions for production to run in May. 4 p.m. Runs again March 5. 540/834-4619, 540/898-2673, stagedoorproductions.org.
Blue Ridge Crafters Boutique, Reva Volunteer Fire and Rescue, State Route 29 south, Culpeper. Artisans and vendors from many counties around the Blue Ridge area. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. 540/825-7719, 540/222-0351.
Barrel Tasting and Silent Auction, Gray Ghost Vineyards. See March 3 listing.
Third Annual Orange County Fishing and Sportsman Show, Orange County High School. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. See March 3 listing.
THEATER
"No Sex Please, We're British," Fauquier Community Theatre. 2 p.m. See March 2 listing.
"Bye Bye Birdie," Riverside Center. 1 p.m. See March 1 listing.
"Smoke on the Mountain," Barksdale Theatre at Hanover Tavern. 2 p.m. See March 1 listing.
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MONDAY
Auditions: Stage Door Productions' "Lost in Yonkers," Massaponax High School. 7 p.m. See March 4 listing.
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
Beach Music and Shag Dance, The Loft, 1005 Princess Anne St., Fredericksburg. 7-10 p.m. $3. Free lessons at 7:30 p.m. 540/847-1296.
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WEDNESDAY
"Being Number One: Lee the Man," Central Rappahannock Regional Library, 1201 Caroline St., Fredericksburg. Commemoration of the bicentennial of the birth of Robert E. Lee with historian Frank O'Reilly. 7:30-9 p.m. 540/372-1144.
The Power Team, Salem Baptist Church, 4044 Plank Road, Spotsylvania. The world's greatest exhibition of power, strength, speed, inspiration and motivation performed by world class athletes. 7 p.m. $2 suggested donation. Runs through March 11. 540/786-7320, salembc.com, thepowerteam.com.
THEATER
"Bye Bye Birdie," Riverside Center. See March 1 listing.
"Smoke on the Mountain," Barksdale Theatre at Hanover Tavern. 2 p.m. See March 1 listing.
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THURSDAY
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. Snow Library in Spotsylvania, 4:30 p.m.; headquarters library in Fredericksburg, 7:30 p.m. 540/372-1144.
Walker Bros. Circus, Fredericksburg Fairgrounds, intersection of routes 2 and 17. Clowns, juggling, ponies, dogs, acrobats. 5:30 and 7:30 p.m. 800/528-6577.
The Power Team, Salem Baptist Church. See March 7 listing.
THEATER
"Bye Bye Birdie," Riverside Center. See March 1 listing.
"Smoke on the Mountain," Barksdale Theatre at Hanover Tavern. See March 1 listing.
| SLURP IT UP: Seafood lovers dig in at last year's oyster roast at White Oak Equipment in Stafford County. This year's 23rd annual event, featuring fried and steamed oysters, hot dogs, coleslaw, desserts and soft drinks, will take place Saturday. Donations will be accepted, and proceeds will benefit Billy Greer, who has metastatic osteosarcoma. |
| THEY'VE GOT SPIRIT: 'Elijah's Heavenly Whirlwind' by Ruth Ann Loving is part of the 'Exploring Spirituality' exhibit on view this month at the Fredericksburg Center for the Creative Arts. The gallery will host a First Friday opening exhibit tomorrow from 6 to 8:30 p.m. See the art exhibits listings on Page 21 to find out which other downtown galleries are planning opening receptions to introduce new exhibits. |
