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THURSDAY
Film, Library of Congress Packard Campus, 19053 Mount Pony Road, Culpeper. "Silent Shorts" (1910s-1920s). A diversity of new prints of silent-film short subjects produced by the Library of Congress Packard Campus Film Preservation Lab will premiere, along with shorts brought in from other film archives. 7:30 p.m. Free; reservations encouraged. 540/827-1079, ext. 79994.
Carolina Shag Dancing, Shannon's Bar & Grille, 2801 Plank Road, Fredericksburg. Sponsored by Battlefield Boogie Club. Free lessons at 7:30 p.m., dance until 10 p.m. 540/786-8321.
THEATER
"Anything Goes," Riverside Center Dinner Theater, 95 Riverside Parkway, Falmouth. Doors open at 6 p.m., play begins at 8 p.m. Runs through July 22. $37-$58. 540/370-4300.
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FRIDAY
"Gutsy Broads: Stories About Strong Women," Read All Over Books, 307 William St. Performance by storyteller Megan Hicks. 7:30 p.m. $25. Tickets available at Read All Over Books; Riverby Books, 805 Caroline St.; LibertyTown, 916 Liberty St.; and Empowerhouse, 4700 Harrison Road. Benefits Empowerhouse, formerly the Rappahannock Council on Domestic Violence. 540/373-9372.
Film, Library of Congress Packard Campus, Culpeper. "Redskin" (1929): After attending college in the East, Navajo brave Wing Foot returns to his tribe and renounces its customs and beliefs, becoming an outcast among his own people. With Richard Dix, Julie Carter and Tully Marshall. Silent Western adventure. Black-and-white and color. See June 14 listing.
Third annual Conservation and Sportsmen's Shoot and Dinner, Fredericksburg Rod and Gun Club, U.S. 17 south. Trap and skeet shooting 2:30-5 p.m., dinner 5:30 p.m., live and silent auctions, door prizes. Sponsored by the Rappahannock Chapter of the Ruffed Grouse Society. 540/898-1987;
Email: gherndon_ii@hotmail.com.
History at Sunset: "Falmouth--Occupied!"
CONCERT
Celebrate Virginia Live, near the Expo Center and Wegmans, Gordon W. Shelton Boulevard. Colt Ford with Lauren Alaina. Gates open 6 p.m. $12.50 in advance, $17 at the gate. celebratevirginialive.com.
THEATER
"Dr. Dolittle," Spotsylvania High School, 6975 Courthouse Road. The classic tale of kindness to animals performed by Christian Youth Theater--Fredericksburg. 7 p.m. $13 in advance, $15 at the door. Runs through June 17. 540/604-5156; cytfredericksburg.org.
"Last of the Red Hot Lovers," Central Rappahannock Regional Library, 1201 Caroline St. Presented by Fredericksburg Theatre Ensemble.
"Anything Goes," Riverside Center Dinner Theater. See June 14 listing.
"Miss Nelson is Missing," Theatre at Vint Hill, 4225 Aiken Drive, Warrenton. By Fauquier Community Theatre. 7 p.m. $10. Runs through
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SATURDAY
"Dash 4 Trash" Cleanup, downtown Orange. Teams and individuals grab garbage bags and gloves and dash downtown to participate in a litter-collecting scavenger hunt. Registration 8 a.m., event starts at
Email: rrose@orangecountyva.gov or director@orangedowntown
Third annual Trashy Ribs and Blues Festival, Short Street, downtown Orange. Music by The Shack Shakers, The Concrete Blues Band, and Kurt Crandall and True Story. Free. 5-10 p.m. 540/672-2540, orangedowntownalliance.org.
Exhibit: "Thrill on the Hill," Fredericksburg Area Museum and Cultural Center, 1001 Princess Anne St. Looks at the history of the Soap Box Derby in Fredericksburg and features several retired derby cars and other memorabilia dating from the mid-century to the present. On display through August. 540/371-3037; famcc.org.
Rappahannock Regional Soap Box Derby. Children 9-17 years old race down William Street
Fourth annual Katelynn Stinnett Memorial Ride. Ninety-mile ride leaves from Big Daddy Leather, 1900 Princess Anne St., and finishes at Legends Sports Grill, Massaponax. Benefits
Father's Day Historical Carriage Tour, Fredericksburg Visitor Center, 706 Caroline St. 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. $5 for dads. Runs again June 17. 540/371-0094;
Email: info@oldetownecarriages.com.
Nature Walk, Government Island, 191 Coal Landing Road, Stafford. Take a guided walk and learn about the summer forest. 8 a.m. Free. 540/659-0391.
Nature's Architects, Stratford Hall, 483 Great House Road, Stratford. Andrew Dolby will present a program on "Birding at Stratford: Nesting and Chick Development." 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. $10. Box lunch optional. 804/493-8038; stratfordhall.org.
Ni River Trail Opening. The latest portion of the trail, behind River Run Business Park off U.S. 1 in Massaponax, will hold a grand opening with "sneak peek" trail tours at 9 a.m., ribbon-cutting at 10 a.m., and "critter displays" and snake exhibit at 1 p.m. Free. 540/846-5163; spotsylvaniagreenways.org.
The Grapes and Grains Trail, participating locations include Hartwood Winery, Potomac Point Winery, Lake Anna Winery, Mattaponi Winery, Blue & Gray Brewing Co. and A. Smith Bowman Distillery. Kick-off weekend includes music, food and other festivities. $12, includes stemless wine glass for tastings with the Grapes and Grains Trail logo and
"Thank God for Kids," Christ Episcopal Church, 8951 Courthouse Road, Spotsylvania. Hear and see stories and lessons from the Bible as they come alive when illustrated by dozens of live animals, snow cones, popcorn, clowns. Bring blanket/lawn chair.
Civil War Hut Construction, State Route 20 across from the Montpelier Train Depot. See re-enactors rebuild the huts occupied by Gen. Samuel McGowan's South Carolinians during the winter of 1863-1864. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 540/672-2728.
Campfire Program: "Snakes," Prince William Forest Park, 18170 Park Entrance Road, Triangle. 7:30 p.m. 703/221-7181, nps.gov/prwi.
Film, Library of Congress Packard Campus, 19053 Mount Pony Road, Culpeper. "Bare Knees" (1928): A young married woman in a small town is visited by her sister, a single "flapper" who causes a scandal with her bobbed hair and short skirts. With Virginia Lee Corbin and Donald Keith. Silent romantic comedy. Black-and-white. See June 14 listing.
"Bricks and Boards in the 'Burg." Begins and ends in Market Square, behind Town Hall, Fredericksburg. A walking tour highlights the history and architecture of the downtown Historic District. Co-sponsored by Fredericksburg Area Museum and Cultural Center and Hallowed Ground Tours. 10 a.m. Adults $4, children $1. 540/809-3918.
Cruise-In, Family Diner, 2100 Princess Anne St., Fredericksburg. Bring your classic/muscle cars, motorcycles and trucks. 5 p.m. 540/373-3330.
Bingo, 1114 Potomac Ave., suite 103, Stafford. Sponsored by Stafford Lions. Doors open 11 a.m., games begin 12:30 p.m. 540/361-7019.
CONCERTS
Seismic Saturdays, Cooper Vineyards, 13372 Shannon Hill Road, Louisa. Bring a picnic and listen
American Music Concert Series, Market Square, corner of Princess Anne and William streets. Featuring the University of Mary Washington Brass Quintet. Sponsored by Fredericksburg Area Museum and Cultural Center. 7-9 p.m. Free. 540/371-3037; famcc.org.
Gospel Sing, Madonna House, 2600 Cowan Blvd. Performances by Nikkie Headley & Family, Just Us and Frankie & Johnnie Finney. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Bring a covered dish and a lawn chair. In case of rain, the play will be moved inside. 540/372-6774, 540/582-6589.
Country/Bluegrass/Gospel Open Mic, Lions Club Recreation Center, 717 Marshall Center, Colonial Beach. 6-9 p.m. janiet1@verizon.net.
THEATER
"Miss Nelson is Missing," Theatre at Vint Hill, Warrenton. See June 15 listing.
Shakespeare on the Lawn: "Julius Caesar," Historic Kenmore, 1201 Washington Ave. Performed by The Fredericksburg Players. In case of rain, the play will be moved inside. 7 p.m. Adults $10, students $5. Runs again June 17, 23, and 24. 540/373-3381; kenmore.org.
"Anything Goes," Riverside Center Dinner Theater. See June 14 listing.
"Last of the Red Hot Lovers," Central Rappahannock Regional Library. See June 15 listing.
"Dr. Dolittle," Spotsylvania High School. 2 and 7 p.m. See June 15 listing.
Performance: "La Bayadere (Temple Dancer)," James Monroe High School, 2300 Washington Ave. A story of love, betrayal and intrigue, set in 19th- century India, performed by Fredericksburg Academy of Ballet. 7 p.m. $12. 540/371-6781, acadofballet.com.
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SUNDAY
Bingo, Fredericksburg Community Center, 1114 Potomac Ave., Falmouth. 2 p.m. Sponsored by the Greater Falls Run Lions Club. 540/372-3399.
Flying Circus Airshow, 5114 Ritchie Road, Bealeton. Antique airplanes, flying demos, world-class aerobatics, wing walking, airplane rides. Opens for planes rides at 11 a.m., show begins 2:30 p.m. Adults $10, $3 children 3-12, free children under 3; airplane rides extra; flyingcircusairshow.com.
Battling Cancer 5K Run/Walk, Moss Free Clinic parking lot, 1301 Sam Perry Blvd., Fredericksburg.
Father's Day Historical Carriage Tour, Fredericksburg Visitor Center. See June 16 listing.
CONCERTS
The Strawberry Hills Strings, St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 5486 St. Paul's Road, King George. An advanced chamber ensemble of violins, viola and cello. 7:30 p.m. Free. 540/663-3085, stpaulskgva.org.
Aftershock Sundays, Cooper Vineyards, 13372 Shannon Hill Road, Louisa. Bring a picnic and listen to music on the deck by Mary Smith. 540/894-5474; coopervineyards.com.
THEATER
"Anything Goes," Riverside Center Dinner Theater. Doors open 1 p.m., show is at 3 p.m.
"Dr. Dolittle," Spotsylvania High School. 3 p.m.
Shakespeare on the Lawn: "Julius Caesar," Historic Kenmore. See June 16 listing.
"Miss Nelson is Missing," Theatre at Vint Hill, Warrenton. 2 p.m. See June 15 listing.
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MONDAY
Auditions: Stand Up Comics, Colonial Forge High School, 550 Courthouse Road, Stafford. Stafford Regional Choral Society is looking for aspiring comics for their July 21 concert. 7 p.m. Comics should prepare 3- to 5-minute family-friendly routine. Runs again June 24. 540/373-0215; staffordchoral.org.
Benefit Golf Tournament, Forest Greens Golf Club, 4500 Poa Annua Lane, Triangle. Featuring NFL and Penn State All-American football celebrities O.J. McDuffie, D.J. Dozier, Kenny Jackson, Blair Thomas and Andre Collins. Registration 10:30 a.m., shotgun start at noon. $100. Benefits the Eileen Morgan Foundation, a nonprofit corporation
Green Talks Program, Canning Farm, King George County. Miles Hastings will talk about some of the organic tactics he uses to combat invasive plants.
Email: tmisch@vt.edu.
CONCERT
Music on the Steps, Central Rappahannock Regional Library, 1201 Caroline St. The Company Store Band, good ole American music. 7-8 p.m. Bring a lawn chair, blanket, picnic. In case of rain, concert will be moved inside. 540/372-1144.
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TUESDAY
Nature Hike, Prince William Forest Park, 18170 Park Entrance Road, Triangle. Meet at Visitor Center 8 a.m. 703/221-7181.
Line Dance Class, Strictly Ballroom Dance Studio, 125 Olde Greenwich Drive, Suite 190, Spotsylvania. 7-9 p.m. $10. 540/832-7602 (instructor Olivia Ray), 540/898-9060.
Picnic in the Park, Hurkamp Park, William and Prince Edward streets. Music by Phil Kominski, kids' Touch-a-Truck activity. Bring a picnic or buy lunch. 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Free. 540/372-1086, ext. 215.
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WEDNESDAY
Film: "Beauty Beneath the Dirt," Read All Over Books, 307 William St. Drama-filled Appalachian Trail documentary with a question-and-answer session following. 7 p.m. beautybeneaththedirt.com.
"The Security Implications of the Arab Spring," UMW, Dahlgren Campus, University Hall, room 110. Lecture by Ranjit Singh, associate professor of political science at UMW; includes continental breakfast. 8-10:30 a.m. Free. Registration requested. 540/663-4030 or dahlgren.umw.edu.
CONCERT
Music Under the Stars, Hurkamp Park, William and Prince Edward streets. Fredericksburg Community Concert Band. 7 p.m. Free. Rain date: June 27.
THEATER
"Anything Goes," Riverside Center Dinner Theater. Lunch 11:30 a.m., play 1:30 p.m. See June 14 listing.
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THURSDAY
Film, Library of Congress Packard Campus, Culpeper. "Daughter of Shanghai" (1937): A Chinese-American woman tries to expose an illegal alien smuggling ring. With Anna May Wong, Charles Bickford and Buster Crabbe. Crime drama. Black-and-white. See June 14 listing.
Nature Hike, Prince William Forest Park, 18170 Park Entrance Road, Triangle. Meet at Visitor Center 8 a.m. 703/221-7181.
Fredericksburg Photography Show, Dorothy Hart Community Center, 408 Canal St. Open to all amateur photographers. 4-7 p.m. Runs through June 24. fredericksburgva.gov.
Carolina Shag Dancing, Shannon's Bar & Grille. See June 14 listing.
CONCERT
Third Thursday Summer Concert, in front of The Depot, 111 S. Commerce St., downtown Culpeper. Music by Soul Expressions. Bring a lawn chair and
THEATER
"Anything Goes," Riverside Center Dinner Theater, Falmouth. See June 14 listing.
--Compiled by Debbie Sauder
A PASSAGE TO INDIA: The Fredericksburg Academy of Ballet presents its spring performance of 'La Bayadere (the Temple Dancer)' on Saturday, June 16, at 7 p.m. at James Monroe High School. This beautiful story of love, betrayal and intrigue will be making its Fredericksburg debut. Follow the love story between Nikiya and Solor as you embark on a journey through 19th-century India. The academy dancers will perform original choreography including the 'Kingdom of the Shades,' one of the ballet world's most-famous corps de ballet pieces. Tickets may be purchased at the door for $12. For more information, call 540/371-6781 or visit acadofballet.com.
