Weekend Planner: Fredericksburg Big Band, Redskins Autographs and More

Click on the links to learn more about events happening in the Fredericksburg area this weekend. Welcome March with art, live music and Dr. Seuss' Birthday.  

 Fredericksburg Fine Arts Exhibit

• When: Friday, March 1, 2 - 8 p.m., Saturday, March 2, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., and Sunday, March 3, 12 - 4 p.m.
• Where: Dorothy Hart Community Center
• Why Go: Don't miss the 62nd Annual Fine Arts Exhibit. Many types of art work will be on sale, and cash prizes will be awarded for winners in different categories.  
• Price: FREE

Friday Night Wine Tasting

• When: Friday, March 1, 5:30 - 8:30 p.m.
• Where: The Virginia Wine Experience
• Why Go: New wine is featured each week, with the bottle sold at a discounted price
• Price: FREE

Laughing Dog Tap Take Over

• When: Friday, March 1, 6 p.m.
• Where: 909 Saloon
• Why Go: Experience 6 different brews from the Laughing Dog brewery, from Ponderay, Idaho. Glassware will be given away with a purchase of a beer.
• Price: FREE

Lions Charity Bingo

• When: Friday, March 1, 6:45 p.m.
• Where: Falmouth Volunteer Fire Station
• Why Go: Enjoy games of Bingo, with all proceeds going toward the Lions Club for community service projects.
• Price: $6

Railroad Museum and Train Rides

• When: Saturday, March 2, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
• Where: 11700 Main Street
• Why Go: Tour railroad cars, sit in the caboose and weather permitting take a ride down county tracks in a restored crew car. 
• Price: FREE, donations accepted

Greek Agora Crafter/Vendor Show

• When: Saturday, March 2, 10 a.m.
• Where: Nativity of the Theotokos Greek Orthodox Church 
• Why Go: Shop quilts, candles, beauty products and more. Greek food and pastries will also be for sale. 
• Price: FREE

Social Media Works

• When: Saturday, March 2, 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
• Where: Wingate by Wyndham Hotel
• Why Go: This course will teach attendees how to navigate the various social media sites on how to use the tools available to better both their professional and personal lives. 
• Price: $45

Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss! Read Across America

• When: Saturday, March 2, 2 - 4 p.m.
• Where: Central Rappahannock Regional Library
• Why Go: Kids in grades K - 6 are invited to drop-in for fun-filled activities in honor of Dr. Seuss’ birthday.
• Price: FREE

Redskins Legends Autograph Appearance

• When: Saturday, March 2, 1 - 3:15 p.m.
• Where: Spotsylvania Towne Center
• Why Go: Receive autographs from Redskins Legends Chris Hanburger, Sam Huff, Charley Taylor, Lorenzo Alexander, Charles Mann, and Joe Jacoby. Proceeds will benefit St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. 
• Price: $25 - $50

Benefit Oyster Roast

• When: Saturday, March 2, 3 - 6 p.m.
• Where: White Oak Equipment
• Why Go: Help benefit Jordan DuPriest, an 11-year-old of Spotsylvania County, diagnosed with a brain tumor.  
• Price: FREE, donations accepted

Fredericksburg Big Band Concert

• When: Sunday, March 3, 2 - 4 p.m.
• Where: University of Mary Washington, Dodd Auditorium
• Why Go: Bring your entire family to this free concert and enjoy the sounds of brass this weekend.
• Price: FREE

Sunday Night Bingo

• When: Sunday, March 3, 6:30 p.m.
• Where: 1114 Potomac Avenue
• Why Go: Enjoy a Bingo night with proceeds going to local charities, as well as a chance to win cash prizes
• Price: FREE entry, pay for Bingo cards at the door

Sunday Trivia

• When: Sunday, March 3, 7 p.m.
• Where: Colonial Tavern
• Why Go: Complete your weekend with a trivia night and compete to win cash prizes and more
• Price: FREE

Arts

Beading Class at Artful Dimensions Gallery, Learn how to make a cuff bracelet using beads, buttons and other objects. Friday, March 1, 9:30 a.m., Saturday, March 2, 9:30 a.m., $60.

Wet Felting Basics at Artful Dimensions Gallery, This five hour class will teach you the basics of wet felting with wool fibers, and you will make a piece large enough for a pillow or hanging art work. Friday, March 1, 9:30 a.m., Saturday, March 2, 9:30 a.m., $75. 

Journals from Junk at Artful Dimensions Gallery, Use old paper supplies to create a new journal or book. Friday, March 1, 9:30 a.m., Saturday, March 2, 9:30 a.m., $75.

Felter Flowers at Artful Dimensions Gallery, Create flowers for pins or decor using wet felting techniques. Friday, March 1, 9:30 a.m., Saturday, March 2, 9:30 a.m., $40. 

Beginning A Crazy Quilted Adventure at Artful Dimensions Gallery, Learn how to make a crazy quilt in your own style. Friday, March 1, 9:30 a.m., Saturday, March 2, 9:30 a.m., $90. 

Music

Michael Geddes, Sr. at Amy's Cafe. Friday, March 1, 7 p.m., FREE. 

David Gilmore at Shannon's Bar and Grille. March 1, 8 p.m., FREE. Bitter Sweet

The Believers at The Recreation Center. March 1, 8 p.m., FREE. 

Cactus Jack Band at Yak-A-Doo's. March 1, 9 p.m., FREE. Re Union, Saturday, March 2, 9 p.m., FREE. 

Skiffle Lounge at Colonial Tavern. March 1, 9 p.m., FREE. Alex Culbreth & The Dead Country Stars, Saturday, March 2, 9 p.m., $5. 

The Cosmonauts at 909 Saloon. Friday, March 1, 9:09 p.m., FREE. 

Salsa Saturdays at the Grapevine Cafe. Saturday, March 2, 8:30 p.m., FREE. 

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