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THURSDAY
Virginia's Holiday Lightfest, Patriot Park, 5710 Smith Station Road. Dazzling illuminated drive-through holiday experience featuring larger-than-life displays. 6-10 p.m. $8 weekdays, $12 weekends. Benefits American Red Cross. Runs through Jan. 1. 540/840-6504; virginiaholidaylightfest.com.
Gingerbread House Contest/Exhibit: "George Washington Slept Here," George Washington's Boyhood Home at Ferry Farm, 268 Kings Highway, Stafford. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Adults $5, ages 6-17 and anyone with a student ID $3, under age 6 free. Runs through December. 540/370-0732.
Holidays With the Melchers Tours, Gari Melchers Home and Studio at Belmont, 224 Washington St., Falmouth. Adults $10, ages 5 and older $5. Runs daily except Wednesdays through Dec. 31. 540/654-1844; garimelchers.org.
Thursday Poems, University of Mary Washington, Combs Hall, Room 139. Poetry reading by faculty and students. 5-5:30 p.m. Free. 540/654-2124.
Movie, Library of Congress' Packard Campus, 19053 Mount Pony Road, Culpeper. "Manhattan" (1979): A writer in New York falls for his best friend's girl. Rated R; no one under 17 admitted without parent. Stars Woody Allen and Diane Keaton. 7:30 p.m. Free. Reservations, 540/827-1079, ext. 79994; loc.gov/film/filmnfr.html.
The Festival of Trees, Culpeper Depot. Wreaths and trees for purchase through a silent and live auction. Sponsored by Windmore Foundation for the Arts.
CONCERTS
Holiday Pops Concert: "Christmas Then and Now," UMW, Dodd Auditorium. UMW-Community Symphony Orchestra. 7:30 p.m. Free. Runs again Dec. 4. Tonight's concert preceded by Fiddlestix Instrument Petting Zoo, 5:30-6:30 p.m., where musicians meet with kids who wish to try the instruments. Free. 540/654-1024; umw.edu/orch.
Warrenton Chorale: "Christmas in Music," Warrenton United Methodist Church, 341 Church St.
THEATER
"Scrooge--The Musical," Riverside Center Dinner Theater, Riverside Parkway, Falmouth. Doors open at
"The Servant of Two Masters," Mountain View High School, 2135 Mountain View Road, Stafford. Presented by the drama department. 7 p.m. Adults $7, students $5. Runs through Dec. 5. 540/658-6840, ext. 2104.
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FRIDAY
Festival of Trees, Fredericksburg Expo Center, 2371 Carl D. Silver Parkway. Decorated trees available for auction, wreaths, mini-trees, gift boutique. 10 a.m.-7 p.m. $7, seniors $5, ages 2-12 $2. Benefits Hope House. Runs through Dec. 12. 540/371-0831.
Teddy Bear Show/Book Signing, Rocking Horse Gallery, 803 Caroline St., Fredericksburg. John J. Lamb will sign his new mystery novel, "The Treacherous Teddy." 7-10 p.m. 540/371-1894.
Holiday Lights Showcase, Fredericksburg Fairgrounds, 2400 Airport Ave. Holiday lights, displays and attractions. Runs Friday-Sunday, 5-9 p.m., through
Pictures With Santa, Fredericksburg Area Museum. Bring your camera for pictures with Santa. 6-8 p.m.
First Friday Gallery Openings. Openings and entertainment at area galleries. Free. 540/373-1776.
Owl Prowl, Caledon Natural Area, 11617 Caledon Road, King George. Meet at Visitor Center for an introduction to local owls, then take the hay wagon to go call birds in for viewing. 7 p.m. $3/person, $8/family. Reservations, 540/663-3861.
"The Heart of Christmas" Winter Dance Presentation, Lake of the Woods Community Center. By Mayeisha's Fine Arts Studio. 5:30 p.m. Free. Benefits Pregnancy Centers of Central Virginia. 540/842-8331.
Christmas in Old Town, Main Street, Warrenton. Carolers, orchestras, choirs, merchant open houses, live Nativity, food, horse-drawn hay rides, Santa. 540/439-8606; partnershipforwarrenton.org.
Christmas Bazaar, George Washington Birthplace, 1730 Popes Creek Road, Washington's Birthplace.
Christmas Bazaar, St. Isidore the Farmer Catholic Church, 14414 St. Isidore Way, Orange. 6 a.m.-3 p.m. Runs again tomorrow.
Book Signing, Berkley Gallery, 40 and 31 Main St., Warrenton. Signing of "Trouble," by Trouble, the Jack Russell terrier. Meet Trouble, along with his friend and companion, Belinda Sillars, a bronze sculptor and artist. 5-9 p.m. Runs through Dec. 6. 540/341-7367.
"An Evening of Shopping," Ten Thousand Villages, Central Park. A portion of all purchases will be donated to the United Church of Christ of Fredericksburg's outreach programs. 5-9 p.m.
Movie, Library of Congress' Packard Campus. "The Prisoner of Zenda" (1937): An Englishman on holiday must impersonate the king when the rightful monarch, a distant cousin, is drugged and kidnapped. Starring Ronald Colman and Douglas Fairbanks Jr. See Dec. 3 listing.
Gingerbread House Contest/Exhibit: "George Washington Slept Here," George Washington's Boyhood Home at Ferry Farm. See Dec. 3 listing.
Holidays With the Melchers Tours, Gari Melchers Home and Studio at Belmont. See Dec. 3 listing.
Virginia's Holiday Lightfest, Patriot Park. See Dec. 3 listing.
The Festival of Trees, The Culpeper Depot. See Dec. 3 listing.
CONCERTS
Dana Agnellini, Unity Church of Fredericksburg, 3607 Lafayette Blvd., Spotsylvania. Concert at 7 p.m., drum circle at 8 p.m. $10 donation suggested. 540/710-1235.
Fredericksburg Community Chorus 40th Anniversary Performance, Fredericksburg Baptist Church, 1019 Princess Anne St. Featuring Handel's "Messiah." 7 p.m. Runs again tomorrow. 540/371-1199, 540/373-4402.
Holiday Pops Concert: "Christmas Then and Now," UMW, Dodd Auditorium. See Dec. 3 listing.
Warrenton Chorale: "Christmas in Music," Warrenton United Methodist Church. See Dec. 3 listing.
THEATER
"A Christmas Carol," Germanna Community College, Spotsylvania Campus. Presented by Stage Door Productions. A nontraditional telling of the timeless story follows Charles Dickens as he writes "A Christmas Carol," using the people and events around him for inspiration.
"A Christmas Story," Barboursville Community Center, 5256 Governor Barbour St., Barboursville. Presented by The Four County Players, the story follows 9-year-old Ralphie in his quest to get a Red Ryder BB gun under the tree for Christmas. 8 p.m. $5. Runs through Dec. 19. 540/832-5355; fourcp.org.
"You Can't Take It With You," Theatre at Vint Hill, 4225 Aiken Drive, Warrenton. Presented by Fauquier Community Theatre, this comedy provides audiences with fireworks, Russian royalty, drunken actresses and young lovers from two different families who come together. 8 p.m. Adults $15, seniors/students $13.
"Scrooge--The Musical," Riverside Center Dinner Theater. See Dec. 3 listing.
"The Servant of Two Masters," Mountain View High School. See Dec. 3 listing.
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SATURDAY
"Breakfast With Santa Claus," Family Pizzeria, 1924 Jefferson Davis Highway, Stafford. All-you-can-eat pancake breakfast and pancake-eating contest. 8-11 a.m. $5. Benefits Law Enforcement United and the National Law Enforcement Officer's Memorial Fund. 540/658-4102.
Living-history Event, White Oak Museum, 985 White Oak Road, Stafford. Union and Confederate encampment. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free. Runs again tomorrow. 540/371-4234.
"A Monroe Christmas" Holiday Open House, James Monroe Museum, 908 Charles St., Fredericksburg. Visitors will be welcomed by President Monroe and staff will be on hand to answer questions. Period music and light refreshments. 4-6 p.m. Free. 650/654-1043.
Craft Show, Fredericksburg Expo and Conference Center, 2371 Carl D. Silver Parkway. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Adults $5 (good all weekend), ages 12 and under free. Runs again tomorrow. 540/548-5555.
18th annual Craft Fair, Rockhill Elementary, 50 Wood Drive, Stafford. Over 80 crafters, refreshments, raffles, entertainment, book fair, pictures with Santa. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. 540/658-6360.
Deck the Halls 2009, UMW, Jepson Hall, Room 100. Holiday floral decorating presentation with Jan Williams. 9 a.m. or 12:30 p.m. $22. Reservations, 540/654-1043.
Craft Show/Silent Auction, YMCA, Massad Branch, 212 Butler Road, Falmouth. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. $2. Proceeds provide financial assistance for children to participate in camp. 540/371-9622, ext. 1016.
Farm Day, The Alpaca Garden, 26501 Stonesiffer Lane, Unionville. Learn why alpacas make the perfect livestock choice. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Donate nonperishable food item, new unwrapped toy or aluminum cans. 540/854-6907; thealpacagarden.com.
Fredericksburg Jaycees Christmas Parade, Caroline and Princess Anne streets, downtown Fredericksburg. Appearance by the Budweiser Clydesdales. 5:30 p.m. 540/371-6005.
32nd annual Holiday Parade. Parade begins at Spotsylvania Middle School and continues to R.E. Lee Elementary. Bands, floats, high school Jr. ROTC, mules, children's groups, horses, alpacas, Santa. 2 p.m. Free. 540/507-7529.
"Santaland," 9411 Kings Highway (former Curves location), King George. Santa and Mrs. Santa, the Snow Princess, an "Exclusively for Children" gift shop, White Elephant and bake sale. Presented by the Woman's Club of King George. 9 a.m.-noon. $1. 540/775-7403.
Santa's Wonderland/Winter Festival. Parade begins at 1 p.m. at Colonial Beach High School and ends at Town Hill, where Santa will be available for pictures, plus entertainment, refreshments, face painting and rides on Santa's Express. Ends approximately 5 p.m., when the lighting of the town's Christmas Tree will take place. Lighted boat parade at 5:30 p.m. 804/214-9508.
Christmas Parade: "Season of Giving," Main Street, Warrenton. 10 a.m. Monetary donations and non-perishable foods will be collected. fauquierwow.com.
Direct Sales and Craft Expo, The Chancellor Ruritan Club, 5994 Plank Road. Home-based businesses and crafters. 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m.
Christmas Bazaar, St. Jude Catholic Church, state routes 22/208, between Louisa and Mineral. Crafts, bake sale, pictures with Santa, silent auction. 8 a.m.-3 p.m. 540/967-9740, 540/894-9896.
Christmas Bazaar, George Washington Birthplace. See Dec. 4 listing.
Art Tour. King George studio tours. Artists participating are Julie Moore, Shirley Buckler, Christopher Rok, James Morris, Curtis Gore and John Shaw. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Black Belt Demonstrations, Aikido, 6155 Hickory Ridge Road, Spotsylvania. Five martial artists will demonstrate Aikido. 4 p.m. 540/582-9600.
Christmas Candlelight Tours, James Madison's Montpelier, 11395 Constitution Highway, Montpelier Station. Walk the candlelit path to the mansion, warm up by a campfire and hear period songs and stories from Civil War re-enactors. 5-7 p.m. $25 in advance, $30 at the door, ages 6-14 $5, under age 6 free. 540/672-2728, ext. 109.
Salt Fish Breakfast, Frog Level Volunteer Fire Department, 30240 Richmond Turnpike, Ruther Glen. 6:30-8:30 a.m. Adults $8, children $5. 804/338-8697.
Book Signing, Berkley Gallery, Warrenton. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. See Dec. 4 listing.
Craft Show/Santa, Robert E. Lee Elementary School, 7415 Brock Road, Spotsylvania. Breakfast and pictures with Santa, children's crafts, holiday shop for children, craft show. 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. 540/786-2342.
Open House, Gray Ghost Vineyards, 14706 Lee Highway, Amissville. Hors d'oeuvres paired with wines, larger-than-life holiday wonderland fashioned out of corks. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Adults $15, under age 21 $7.
Movie, Library of Congress' Packard Campus.
16th annual Christmas Festival and Parade, Main Street, Louisa. Crafts, jewelry, candles, art, raffles, food, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; parade 3 p.m. 540/967-4420.
Festival of Trees, Fredericksburg Expo Center. Michael Taggert, magician, 11:30 a.m. and 2 p.m.; North Stafford Chamber Choir 1 p.m. See Dec. 4 listing.
Gingerbread House Contest/Exhibit: "George Washington Slept Here," George Washington's Boyhood Home at Ferry Farm. See Dec. 3 listing.
Holidays With the Melchers Tours, Gari Melchers Home and Studio at Belmont. See Dec. 3 listing.
Holiday Lights Showcase, Fredericksburg Fairgrounds. See Dec. 4 listing.
Virginia's Holiday Lightfest, Patriot Park. See Dec. 3 listing.
Christmas Bazaar, St. Isidore the Farmer Catholic Church. 8 a.m.-3 p.m. See Dec. 4 listing.
The Festival of Trees, The Culpeper Depot. See Dec. 3 listing.
Rappahannock Twirlers Square and Round Dance Club, Holy Cross Academy, 250 Stafford Lakes Parkway, Stafford. 8-10 p.m. 804/742-5011.
CONCERTS
"Celebrating the Spirit in Orange," in front of the Train Station, Short Street, Orange. Traditional, gospel and Christmas music by the choirs of Zion Baptist Church, Little Zion Baptist Church and Shady Grove Baptist Church. Refreshments provided, 3-5 p.m. Free. 540/672-2540.
Warrenton Chorale: "Christmas in Music," Warrenton United Methodist Church. 2 and 8 p.m.
Fredericksburg Community Chorus 40th Anniversary Performance, Fredericksburg Baptist Church. 2 p.m. See Dec. 4 listing.
THEATER
"The Nutcracker," James Monroe High School, 2300 Washington Ave., Fredericksburg. Presented by Classical Ballet of Fredericksburg. 2:30 and 7:30 p.m. $25, ages 11 and under $17. Runs again tomorrow. 540/842-6680.
The Nutcracker Ballet: "Clara's Christmas," Lake of the Woods Church. Performed by Washington's acclaimed Asaph Dance Ensemble. 3 and 7 p.m. Meet the guest performers immediately following the 7 p.m. performance. 540/972-9060.
"A Christmas Carol," Germanna Community College. See Dec. 4 listing.
"You Can't Take It With You," Theatre at Vint Hill.
"A Christmas Story," Barboursville Community Center. Adults $15, seniors/students $12, ages 12 and younger $10. See Dec. 4 listing.
"The Servant of Two Masters," Mountain View High School. See Dec. 3 listing.
"Scrooge--The Musical," Riverside Center Dinner Theater. See Dec. 3 listing.
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SUNDAY
Candlelight Open House, Mary Washington House, 1200 Charles St., Fredericksburg. The home George Washington bought for his mother in 1772 opens for an evening of candlelight tours and refreshments. 4-7 p.m. 540/373-1569.
Christmas Open House, Rising Sun Tavern, 1304 Caroline St., Fredericksburg. Featuring 18th century entertainment and refreshments. 5-8 p.m. 540/373-1569.
Christmas Parade/Tree Lighting, Orange. Parade 4:30 p.m., tree lighting 6 p.m. orangevachamber.com.
"The Star of Bethlehem," Spotswood Baptist Church, 4009 Lafayette Blvd. Rick Larson will walk you through biblical and historical clues revealing the incredible significance of this celestial event as well as the vastness of God's creativity in this live presentation. 6:30 p.m. 540/898-0757.
Stevie Mitchell Benefit Luncheon, VFW, 2701 Princess Anne St., Fredericksburg. Barbecue luncheon with DJ music. Benefits medical needs of Stevie Mitchell, a Courtland High School graduate injured in an accident. 1:30-5 p.m. $10. 540/840-6309.
Santa Strolls Downtown, Fredericksburg. Santa will
Pictures With Santa, The Richard Johnston Inn,
Living-history Event, White Oak Civil War Museum. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. See Dec. 5 listing.
Magic Show, Get Fresh Labs, 1009 Princess Anne St., Fredericksburg. Presented by Michael Taggert. 1:30 p.m. $12.50 in advance, $15 at the door. 540/370-0752.
Seventh annual Christmas Luminaria, Spotsylvania Courthouse, 9101 Courthouse Road. Lighting of 500 candles on the lawn, ringing in the season with the Old Courthouse bell, local choirs. 4:45 p.m. Free. 540/507-7529.
Hanging of the Greens, Historic Kenmore, 1201 Washington Ave. Learn about gathering and conditioning greens and the techniques of making different kinds of wreaths, door hangings and centerpieces.
Memorial Service, Fredericksburg Elks Lodge, 11309 Tidewater Trail. Candlelight service dedicated to the memory of departed members. 2 p.m. Free. 540/361-4266.
Book Signing, Caledon Natural Area, 11617 Caledon Road, King George. Alvin Oickle will sign copies of his historical book, "Disaster on the Potomac: The Sinking of the Wawaset." 1:30-4 p.m. Free. 540/775-9477.
The Festival of Trees Christmas Gala, The Culpeper Depot. Music, food and final bidding on trees. 5:30 p.m. $10. See Dec. 3 listing.
Open House, The Civil War Museum at
Craft Show, Fredericksburg Expo Center.
Christmas Bazaar, George Washington Birthplace. See Dec. 4 listing.
Art Tour. King George studio tours. See Dec. 5 listing.
Holiday Lights Showcase, Fredericksburg Fairgrounds. See Dec. 4 listing.
Holidays with the Melchers Tours, Gari Melchers Home and Studio at Belmont.
Book Signing, Berkley Gallery, Warrenton. Noon-4 p.m. See Dec. 4 listing.
Virginia's Holiday Lightfest, Patriot Park. See Dec. 3 listing.
Festival of Trees, Fredericksburg Expo Center. Concert by The Spotlighters at 2:30 p.m., Fredericksburg United Methodist Church Bell Ringers and Youth Choir
Holiday Open House, Gray Ghost Vineyards. See Dec. 5 listing.
Gingerbread House Contest/Exhibit: "George Washington Slept Here," George Washington's Boyhood Home
CONCERT
25th annual Holiday Music Program, Old Salem Church, state routes 3 and 639. See the old candle-lit church building in festive decor and seasonal songs. Sponsored by the National Park Service. 5:30 p.m. Free. 540/373-6122, 540/786-2880.
THEATER
"A Christmas Carol," Louisa Arts Center, 212 Fredericksburg Ave., Louisa. Charles Dickens' Christmas play is adapted by Theater IV. Suited for children over age 4.
"The Nutcracker," James Monroe High School. 2:30 p.m. See Dec. 5 listing.
"A Christmas Story," Barboursville Community Center. 2:30 p.m. Adults $15, seniors/students $12, ages 12 and younger $10. See Dec. 4 listing.
"You Can't Take It With You," Theatre
"Scrooge--The Musical," Riverside Center Dinner Theater. Doors open 1 p.m., show is at 3 p.m. See Dec. 3 listing.
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MONDAY
Virginia's Holiday Lightfest, Patriot Park. See Dec. 3 listing.
Holidays With the Melchers Tours, Gari Melchers Home and Studio at Belmont. See Dec. 3 listing.
Gingerbread House Contest/Exhibit: "George Washington Slept Here," George Washington's Boyhood Home
Festival of Trees, Fredericksburg Expo Center. See Dec. 4 listing.
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TUESDAY
"A Christmas to Remember" Luncheon, Fredericksburg Country Club, 11031 Tidewater Trail. Fredericksburg Women's Connection event with professional singer Roberta Whitley, followed by an inspirational speaker. 11:45 a.m. $14. Reservations by Dec. 4. 540/371-8327, 540/582-9532.
Movie: "We're No Angels," Central Rappahannock Regional Library, Caroline Street. Sponsored by The Rappahannock Film Club. 7 p.m.
Gingerbread House Contest/Exhibit: "George Washington Slept Here," George Washington's Boyhood Home
Festival of Trees, Fredericksburg Expo Center. Luncheon, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. See Dec. 4 listing.
Holidays With the Melchers Tours, Gari Melchers Home and Studio at Belmont. See Dec. 3 listing.
Virginia's Holiday Lightfest, Patriot Park. See Dec. 3 listing.
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WEDNESDAY
Festival of Trees, Fredericksburg Expo Center. See Dec. 4 listing.
Virginia's Holiday Lightfest, Patriot Park. See Dec. 3 listing.
Gingerbread House Contest/Exhibit, George Washington's Boyhood Home at Ferry Farm. See Dec. 3 listing.
THEATER
"The Foreigner," King George High School, 10100 Foxes Way. A comedy set at a Georgia fishing lodge revolving around two guests. Presented by King George Theatre.
"Scrooge--The Musical," Riverside Center Dinner Theater. Doors open 11:30 a.m., show begins 1:30 p.m. See Dec. 3 listing.
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THURSDAY
"Christmas Hang-Ups." A Christmas musical performed by students of Tree of Life Christian Preparatory School, 6050 Plank Road, Spotsylvania. 7 p.m. Free. 540/786-2019.
15th annual Grandma's Homemade Favorites Holiday Cookie and Gift Sale, Warrenton Community Center, 430 East Shirley Ave. 4-8 p.m. Benefits the Warrenton Adult Day Care Program. Runs again Dec. 11. 540/347-2797.
Movie, Library of Congress' Packard Campus. "Joy of Living" (1938): A Broadway musical star burdened with a house full of leeching relatives falls for an eccentric charmer who teaches her to have fun. Starring Douglas Fairbanks Jr. and Irene Dunne. See Dec. 3 listing.
Festival of Trees, Fredericksburg Expo Center. Tea, 2-4 p.m. See Dec. 4 listing.
Holidays with the Melchers Tours, Gari Melchers Home and Studio at Belmont. See Dec. 3 listing.
Gingerbread House Contest/Exhibit, George Washington's Boyhood Home at Ferry Farm. See Dec. 3 listing.
Virginia's Holiday Lightfest, Patriot Park. See Dec. 3 listing.
THEATER
"A Christmas Carol," Stafford High School, 33 Stafford Indians Lane. A whimsical adaptation of Dickens' classic, where a troupe of actors and clowns use wit to bring the beloved tale to life. 7 p.m. Adults $6, students/children/seniors $4. Runs through Dec. 12. 540/371-7200, ext. 1247.
"Operation: Presence," Mt. Ararat Baptist Church, 65 Toluca Road, Stafford. Military-themed Christmas musical. 7 p.m. Free. Bring a new unwrapped toy for donation to Toys for Tots. Runs Thursday and Friday through Dec. 18. 540/850-3700.
"Scrooge--The Musical," Riverside Center Dinner Theater. See Dec. 3 listing.
"The Foreigner," King George High School. Dinner available 5:30 p.m., $7. See Dec. 9 listing.
--Compiled by Debbie Sauder
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GOD BLESS US, It's the classic Christmas story--and when Riverside does it, you know it's going to be great. It's 'Scrooge: The Musical,' and it's only here for a limited run. Dates, etc: 540/370-4300, or riversidedt.com. |
