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Weekend Planner: Music and Art in Fredericksburg

Concerts, exhibits and events the weekend of April 12 - 14.

Arts

Annual Juried Student Exhibition at duPont Gallery. Friday, April 12, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Saturday, April 13, 1 - 4 p.m., and Sunday, April 14, 1 - 4 p.m., FREE. 

Spotlight: Designers from the University of Mary Washington Department of Theatre & Dance at the Ridderhof Martin Gallery. Friday, April 12, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Saturday, April 13, 1 – 4 p.m., and Sunday, April 14, 1 – 4 p.m., FREE. 

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Beading Class at Artful Dimensions Gallery, Learn how to make a cuff bracelet using beads, buttons and other objects. Friday, April 12, 9:30 a.m., Saturday, April 13, 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, April 12, 9:30 a.m., Saturday, April 13, 9:30 a.m., $75. 

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Journals from Junk at Artful Dimensions Gallery, Use old paper supplies to create a new journal or book. Friday, April 12, 9:30 a.m., Saturday, April 13, 9:30 a.m., $75.

Felted Flowers at Artful Dimensions Gallery, Create flowers for pins or decor using wet felting techniques. Friday, April 12, 9:30 a.m., Saturday, April 13, 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, April 12, 9:30 a.m., Saturday, April 13, 9:30 a.m., $90. 

“Feast for the Eyes” at Liberty Town Arts Workshop. Friday, April 12, Saturday, April 13, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. and Sunday, April 14, 12 - 4 p.m., FREE

Group Show at Ponshop Gallery. Friday, April 12, Saturday, April 13, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. and Sunday, April 14, 12 - 4 p.m., FREE

Featured Work by Jessica Cannon at Art First Gallery. Friday, April 12, Saturday, April 13, and Sunday, April 14, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., FREE

“Roadside Relics” at Brush Strokes Gallery. Friday, April 12, Saturday, April 13, and Sunday, April 14, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m., FREE

"Fred-Zingen: Portraits of Fredericksburg" at Tanya Richey Studio Gallery. Friday, March 29 and Saturday, March 30, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. and Sunday, March 31, 12 - 5 p.m., FREE

“Garden Portraits” and April Regional Exhibit at Fredericksburg Center for Creative Arts. Friday, April 12, 12 - 4 p.m., Saturday, April 13, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. and Sunday, April 14, 12 - 4 p.m., FREE

“Tempests’ Bounty: Gifts From Local Storms” at Artful Dimensions Gallery. Friday, April 12, Saturday, April 13, and Sunday, April 14, 12 - 6 p.m., FREE.

Arbor Vitae at Backdoor Gallery. Saturday, April 13, 5 - 7 p.m., FREE. 

Music

Scott McMillen at Amy’s Cafe. Friday, April 12, 8 p.m., FREE. Lenny Burridge, Saturday, April 13, 8 p.m., FREE. 

Madison Creek Bluegrass Band at The Recreation Center. Friday, April 12, 8 p.m., FREE. Denim-n-Lace, Saturday, April 13, 8 p.m., FREE. 

The David Gilmore Group at Shannon’s Bar and Grille. Friday, April 12, 8 p.m., FREE. Cold Shot the Band, Saturday, April 13, 9 p.m., $5. 

Bittersweet Band at Yak-a-Doo's. Friday, April 12, 9 p.m., FREE. Borrowed Time Band, Saturday, April 13, 9 p.m., FREE.

Highballers at 909 Saloon. Friday, April 12, 9:09 p.m., FREE.  Just Wanna Play, Saturday, April 13, 9:09 p.m., FREE.

Master Class Clinic with Guitarist Pete Fields at University of Mary Washington, Pollard Hall, Room 304, Saturday, April 13, 2 - 4 p.m., FREE. 

Peter Fields Worldjam Group at University of Mary Washington, Pollard Hall, Room 304, Saturday, April 13, 4 - 5 p.m., FREE. 

Salsa Saturdays at the Grapevine Cafe. Saturday, April 6, 8:30 p.m., FREE.

Rock Lotto at Colonial Tavern. Saturday, April 12, 9 p.m., $5. 

Master Class Clinic with Rick Whitehead at University of Mary Washington, Dodd Auditorium, Sunday, April 14, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m., FREE. 

University of Mary Washington Jazz Ensemble featuring Rick Whitehead at University of Mary Washington, Dodd Auditorium, Sunday, April 14, 3 - 3:30 p.m., FREE. 

Rick Whitehead Trio at University of Mary Washington, Dodd Auditorium, Sunday, April 14, 3:30 - 4 p.m., FREE. 

U.S. Air Force Premier Jazz Ensemble, the Airmen of Note at University of Mary Washington, Dodd Auditorium, Sunday April 14, 4:30 - 5:30 p.m., FREE.

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