Fredericksburg Features
Columns and stories of life from the Fredericksburg area.
BOOK CORNER: Get your hands on these earthy reads
BY REBECCA PURDY/FOR THE FREE LANCE-STAR Boy, are we lucky! The England Run Library is one of only 10 libraries in the country to receive the exhibit, “Discover Earth: A …more
February 15th, 2013
Artist delivers ‘Jubilation’ to ’Burg
BY CHARLOTTE RODINA / THE FREE LANCE–STAR The old Walker–Grant School, a three-story brick structure built in 1938, was Fredericksburg’s first publicly supported school for black children—and Stanley White’s high …more
February 14th, 2013
Emma Thompson taps into dark side
BY RICK BENTLEY/THE FRESNO BEE (MCT) LOS ANGELES—In the late ’80s and early ’90s, Emma Thompson was best known for serious film projects such as her Oscar-winning turn in “Howard’s …more
February 11th, 2013
After 50 years, doc will tend to himself
BY JENNIFER MILLER STROBEL Dr. Raymond S. Jones has been keeping kids healthy for half a century, 45 in the Fredericksburg region.He’s seen his young patients grow up to be …more
February 10th, 2013
COLUMN: Best Valentine? A well-behaved dog
BY SARAH A. FERRELL “What a sweetheart!” Compliment a pet owner’s dog to see dog mom or dog dad instantly glow with pride. Having a dog who can prance around …more
February 10th, 2013
Strings are attached to this sweet story
BY COLLETTE CAPRARA / FOR THE FREE LANCE–STAR Even families who are familiar with the traditional story of Sleeping Beauty will have a delightful surprise when they see Marionetas de …more
February 9th, 2013
DESTINATIONS: Check out these out-of-town exhibits and events
COMPILED BY PEGGY CARLSON / THE FREE LANCE-STAR Dates and times subject to change. Call before making travel plans. WASHINGTON American Art Museum, Eighth and F streets NW, Presidents’ Family …more
February 2nd, 2013
TV: ‘Americans’ worthy of reconnaissance
THE two new network dramas couldn’t be more different. The better one, FX’s “The Americans,” is a crafty tale of a Soviet couple carefully planted as spies here in America. …more
February 2nd, 2013
HISTORY CALENDAR: WEEK OF FEB. 5
Please enter information online at events.fredericksburg.com. You may also email tandc@freelancestar.com (subject: History Calendar), or fax 540/373-8455. Deadline: noon Thursday preceding publication. 540/374-5461. LOCAL EVENTS “We Can Never Go Back.” Signature …more
February 2nd, 2013
Gordonsville in its glory during bicentennial bash
The town of Gordonsville, whose history was driven by intersections, food and conflict, celebrated its 200th anniversary Saturday with 250 or more well-wishers braving an evening snow to join the …more
