CALENDAR of events
sept 2016… Art Invasion, Book Fairs, Wine Tours, Pub Crawls....What’s Not to Love in September! Thursday, September 1
The Adaptations Up on the Roof! @ Vivify Burger & Lounge, kick off the Labor Day weekend with some seriously soulful rockin rowdy funky folky bluesy countrified acoustic music. 7pm Colonial Seafood, Larry Hinkle & Co Live Music at 7:30 Kenmore Inn. featuring drink specials at the copper top bar See our ad on pg 12 for more info Witches, Ghost, Murder and Mayhem Carriage Ride @ Olde Towne Carriage Stand
First Friday, September 2
Saturday, September 3
Farmers Market, Hurkamp Park, 9am-2pm Satruday in Mary's Garden, Make a grapevine wreath, 12n, Mary Washington House, 1200 Charles St FREE Art Supply Swap @ Kingdom Inspiration Gallery, 1008 Sophia St 2pm
Monday, September 5 Labor Day
Tuesday, September 6
Christine Lush Rodriguez presents a fresh new look at her marvelous botanical/oceanic , Fruitoid forms. At Artful Dimensions Gallery, 911 Charles Street. Meet the artist 6-9pm
Open Mic Night @ Bistro Bethem Join us for food and drink specials and live music from 8 to 11 PM. No cover!
810 Weekend Gallery will celebrate First Friday on September 2 from 6-8:30 pm. Stop by to see new works by Beverley Coates (watercolors), Penny A Parrish (photography) and Lynn Abbott (acrylics and oils). The Gallery is located at 810 Caroline Street and open from 10-5 daily. An artist is on site every Saturday.
Trivia Night w/quizmaster Josh Cameli @Sunken Well Tavern. 7:30pm. Get there early to get a seat! 720 Littlepage St.
"Points of Reference" Exhibition Opening Reception @ PONSHOP Studio and Gallery an exhibition featuring Leesburg artist James Walker. Opening reception 6-10
Mega Jim Live Music at 7:30 Kenmore Inn. featuring drink specials at the copper top bar See our ad on pg 12 for more info
Defying Physics: Constructs and De-Constructs @ Art First Gallery artist David Lovegrove rarely sketches or photographs the beautiful or the polished. Often using recognizable landmarks he alters images to convey meaning through the worn, broken, neglected or unfinished.. Opening reception 6-9pm. Show thru September 1st Friday @ Kingdom Inspiration, 1008 Sophia St, 6-9pm The Wave, Jazz with Frank Sinatra Standards @ Castglia's downstairs lounge, 6:30 - 10pm FCCA “Faces & Figures”, Juried show, main. Sheila Jones & Ina Moss in Members Gallery Uniquely Spotsylvania Art Show CRRL Salem Br.
Wednesday, September 7
Live Music @LaPetite Auberge, 311 William St, 8midnight. . No cover. lapetiteaubergefred.com
Thursday, September 8
Friday, September 9
Our Living Legacies: The Beauty, Taste and Healing of Gardens @ Hugh Mercer Apothecary, Mary Washington House and Rising Sun Tavern $ Fair Trade Fashion Show featuring clothing and accessories from local fair trade, socially responsible and online merchants, not for sale but to raise awareness about labor trafficking in the fashion industry. Give aways and refreshments afterwards. Local singer Anthony Campbell will be the MC. Sponsored by Central Virginia Justice Initiative. CRRL 7-8:30pm
Saturday, September 10
Farmers Market, Hurkamp Park, 9am-2pm Prohibition Pub Crawl, presented by HFFI, info at 540-371-4504 or facebook
Doggone Pool Party @ Loriella Park Bring your furry friend out for a dip in the pool before we close for the season at our 13th Annual Doggone Pool Party!! 9-11:30am "Books & Beer" Pub Crawl, CRRL. Pub crawlers will have the choice of discussing two short story collections, either Mattaponi Queen, by Belle Boggs, or Full Dark, No Stars, by Stephen King, while enjoying wonderful food and drink. The pub crawl kicks off at Castiglia's Italian Restaurant, 324 William Street, Fredericksburg, at 2:00 PM, moves to Brock's Riverside Grill, 503 Sophia Street, at 3:00 PM, then makes its final stop at Spencer Devon Brewing, 106 George Street, at 4:00 PM. call 540-899-1703. There is no charge to register for the event, but beverages and food will be available for purchase at each venue. You must be 21 or over to attend the pub crawl. History comes alive at the 9th Annual Yankees in Falmouth! 401 River Road Historic Port of Falmouth Park. All Day paws4vets 3rd Annual GOT YOUR BACK Dog Walk @ Old Mill Park, 9am-1pm paws4vets is a program of paws4people foundation that provides Assistance Dogs to transform the lives of activeduty military, veterans and dependants. $ Fine Arts Festival @ Workhouse Arts Center, 150+ of the nation's finest artists , 10am-6pm For more information, please visit www.workhousearts.org/fall-arts-festival, or email info@workhousearts.org, or call the Workhouse Arts Center at (703) 584-2900. Admission and parking are free.
Music by Moonlight Concert @ 26th Annual Music by Moonlight Free concert presented by The Salvation Army Women's Auxiliary, featuring the Fredericksburg Big Band to benefit sending kids to Camp HappyLand., 7-10pm, Hurkamp Park
Sunday, September 11
Eden Try Estate Winery open for tours, 6818 River Rd, Fredericksburg, Fine Arts Festival @ Workhouse Arts Center, 150+ of the nation's finest artists , 10am-5pm For more information, please visit www.workhousearts.org/fall-arts-festival, or email info@workhousearts.org, or call the Workhouse Arts Center at (703) 584-2900. Admission and parking are free. Planning a wedding? Attend the Save the Date Downtown Fredericksburg Local Bridal Show and let the Silk Mill help you with your wedding needs. Meet with local vendors, view a fabulous runway show, and enter to win our Ultimate Wedding Giveaway! 1-4pm, 1707 Princess Anne St
Tuesday, September 13
Picnic in the Park, Roots Rock, Scott Kurt FREE concert at Hurkamp Park, 11:30 to 1:30pm.FXBG Pks &Rec
Wednesday, September 14
Trivia Night w/quizmaster Josh Cameli @Sunken Well Tavern. 7:30pm. Get there early to get a seat! 720 Littlepage St. Live Music @LaPetite Auberge, 311 William St, 8midnight. . No cover. lapetiteaubergefred.com
Art Attack Fredericksburg @ Downtown Fredericksburg (Caroline and William Streets), 10am-4pm For one day, artists of the Fredericksburg region will be demonstrating their creative talent on the sidewalks of downtown. See pg 19 for more info. Pizza Palooza! Fundraiser for the FredericksburgEste Association, the Italian sister city organization. Admission $1, Pizza by the slice $1, beers by Spencer Devon Brewery, and Italian wines, $5 a serving. 5-9 PM, Market Square. Music by Acoustic Onion. FredEste.org Fred-Este.org. (see page & 30 of this month's FPF for more info) Local writer Paul Gustavson will be doing a book signing and talk at Agora Downtown Coffee Shop , 9am-1pm Gustavson is author of "Leaders Press On: Discovering the Power of Perseverance" & also co-founder of SimVentions and a founding partner of the John Maxwell Team. Heiwa Matsuri Fall Festival @ Aikido in Fredericksburg Heiwa Matsuri is a traditional Japanese holiday to celebrate seasonal harvest and local community.a family oriented day of fun, 10am-3pm FREE 6155 Hickory Ridge Rd Spotsylvania, VA 22551 Rappahannock Riverfest an all-you-can eat crab feast to celebrate the health and beauty of the Rappahannock 12475 Farley Vale Drive off Route 3 East King George, contact nate.cadwallender@riverfriends.org, See pg 27 for more info
Sunday, September 18
Indie artist, Shane Alexander is on tour promoting his new record, BLISS and will be at Kenmore Inn 1200 Princess Anne St, 7pm. NO CHARGE See our ad on pg 12 for more info
Thursday, September 15
Eden Try Estate Winery open for tours, 6818 River Rd, Fredericksburg,
Virginia is for Mysteries @ Salem Church Library, 11am-2pm meet the writers and see if Virginia is for Mysteries Volume II includes your favorite Virginia location
Friday, September 16
Songfest Sundays: The Mashup @ John Lee Pratt Memorial Park live bands perform from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM on Celebration Stage Admission is $10.00 per car
Paulo Franco Live Music at 7:30 Kenmore Inn. featuring drink specials at the copper top bar See our ad on pg 12 for more info
The Wave, Jazz with Frank Sinatra Standards @ Castglia's downstairs lounge, 6:30 - 10pm
Saturday, September 17
Farmers Market, Hurkamp Park, 9am-2pm
Tuesday, September 20
Picnic in the Park, Country/Rock, Wil Gravett & Jimbo Byram FREE concert at Hurkamp Park, 11:30 to 1:30pm.FXBG Pks &Rec
Wednesday, September 21
Trivia Night w/quizmaster Josh Cameli @Sunken Well Tavern. 7:30pm. Get there early to get a seat! 720 Littlepage St. Live Music @LaPetite Auberge, 311 William St, 8midnight. . No cover. lapetiteaubergefred.com
Thursday, September 22
Live Music at 7:30 Kenmore Inn. featuring drink specials at the copper top bar See our ad on pg 12 for more info Art After Hours Music on the Lawn, unique refreshments from local vendors and free gallery tours welcome visitors new and old. Free. Beverage tickets and food purchases extra. Gari Melchers Home abd Studio at Belmont 224 Washington St.
Friday, September 23
The Wave, Jazz with Frank Sinatra Standards @ Castglia's downstairs lounge, 6:30 - 10pm
Saturday September 24
4th Annual Genealogy Day @ Fredericksburg City Main Library, Multi-topic presentations on the how-tos of Genealogy.9am-1pm The Chamber Chorale of Fredericksburg will present its first of three concerts this season, Honoring Everyday Heroes, at The Presbyterian Church, 810 Princess Anne STt concert will feature patriotic and popular songs along with the premier of American Heroes in Red, White and Blue. Tickets and information are available at ccfbg.org or by calling 540-898-0458. Bourbon & Boxwood @ Mary Washington House ome celebrate the home of Mary Washington, mother of our country's first president, and raise money for the Washington Heritage Museums, 710pm
Tuesday, September 27
Picnic in the Park, The New Canoe Canals w/ Becky y Slams FREE concert at Hurkamp Park, 11:30 to 1:30pm.FXBG Pks &Rec
Wednesday, September 28
Trivia Night w/quizmaster Josh Cameli @Sunken Well Tavern. 7:30pm. Get there early to get a seat! 720 Littlepage St.
Farmers Market, Hurkamp Park, 9am-2pm Downtown Sidewalk Sale FXBG Independent Book Festival, Riverfront Park on Ssophia St,10a-5p. fredbookfest@gmail.com B'Day Celebration for Gen. Lafayette hosted by FSCA at Fredericksburg Square., 525 Carole Street. Tickets info for this three-course meal and dinner wine service. is online at fredericksburgfrejus.com. FSCA1980@gmail.com (see page 6 & 9 of this month's FPF for more info) Huge! Yes, HUGE! Community Yardsale - Fundraiser @ Rappahannock Regional Criminal Justice Academy kids activities, food trucks Demonstrations by police K-9s, the barrel train, a bounce house, Academy tours, 9am-1pm, 3630 Lee Hill Dr FREE SAT Prep Course @ The Manigault Institute at The Fairfield Inn Stafford 540 720-0861
Live Music @LaPetite Auberge, 311 William St, 8midnight. . No cover. lapetiteaubergefred.com
Thursday, September 29
Rob Williams Live Music at 7:30 Kenmore Inn. featuring drink specials at the copper top bar. See our ad on pg 12 for more info
Friday, September 30
The Wave, Jazz with Frank Sinatra Standards @ Castglia's downstairs lounge, 6:30 - 10pm
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