Calendar of events: July 5 to July 12

5 THURSDAY

Civil War 150 History Mobile, Westmoreland State Park, 1650 State Park Road, Montross. Details Virginia’s place in history throughout the 1860s. Living-history campsite, Civil War-era music, storytelling and guest speakers. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.  $4 parking fee. 804/493-8821.

Film, Library of Congress Packard Campus, 19053 Mount Pony Road, Culpeper. “Working Girl” (1988): When a secretary’s idea is stolen by her boss, she seizes an opportunity to steal it back—with the help

of a man she just happens to fall in love with. With Melanie Griffith, Harrison Ford and Sigourney Weaver. Romantic comedy. Color. Rated R. 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

“Snoopy: The Musical,” Barboursville Community Center, 5256 Governor Barbour St. Based on the comic strip “Peanuts.” Presented by Four County Players. 8 p.m. $12. Runs through July 8. 540/832-5355; fourcp.org.

“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.  540/370-4300.

6 FRIDAY

History at Sunset: “Breakthrough! Prospect Hill.” Meet at Prospect Hill, Tour Stop 6, South Lee Drive, Fredericksburg Battlefield. 7 p.m. Free. 540/373-6122.

First Friday Gallery Openings. Openings and entertainment at Fredericksburg-area galleries. Free. 540/373-1776.

Post Fourth of July House Party, Shannon’s Bar and Grille, 2801 Plank Road. Sponsored by Smoother than Smooth. Free dance lesson 8 p.m., dancing until 1 a.m. $8. 540/736-1008, 202/903-3685.

Film, Library of Congress Packard Campus, Culpeper. “The Clock” (1945): A lonely G.I. en route to Europe falls in love with an officer worker during a two-day leave in New York City. With Judy Garland and Robert Walker. Romantic drama. Black-and-white. See July 5 listing.

CONCERTS

Music at the Museum: A First Friday Concert Series, Market Square, 907 Princess Anne St. Featuring music by Steve Jarrell & Lee Quisenberry of Sons of the Beach, Unit 2, and activities for children. Sponsored by Fredericksburg Area Museum and Cultural Center. 7–9 p.m. Free. 540/371-3037, ext. 135; famcc.org.

Culpeper Bluemont Concert, Old County Courthouse lawn, 25 W. Davis St., Culpeper. Bill Emerson and The Sweet Dixie Band, bluegrass. 7:30 p.m. Adults $5, seniors $4, under 12 $2. Bring lawn chair or blanket and a picnic. Rain place: Culpeper Train Depot, 109 Commerce St. 540/338-4640.

THEATER

“Snoopy: The Musical,” Barboursville Community Center. See July 5 listing.

“Anything Goes,” Riverside Center Dinner Theater. See July 5 listing.

7 SATURDAY

“Thunder in the ’Burg” Poker Run. Begins and ends at  Spotsylvania YMCA, 5710 Smith Station Road. Food, music, vendors, raffle, door prizes. Coordinated by Big Daddy’s Leather. Sponsored  by Fredericksburg Optimist Club. Registration 8:30 a.m., first bike out at 9 a.m.  $20/$10 for passenger. Rain date: July 8. Benefits scholarship fund for local students. 540/898-6756; donnaaker@hotmail.com,  rtriana@verizon.net.

Cajun Zydeco, Lake Anna Winery, 5621 Courthouse Road, Spotsylvania. Music by Zack Smith & The Dixie Power Trio. 6–10 p.m. $15 includes tours, tastings and souvenir glass. Reservations required for Cajun food. 540/895-5085; lawinery.com.

Expanded First Saturday Market, Prince Edward Street, Fredericksburg. Vendors; demonstrations from local chefs, Master Gardeners, Vegucation Station, fruits, veggies, meat, seafood, baked goods, bedding plants and more. fxbgvafarmersmarket@yahoo.com.

18th Anniversary Celebration, Gray Ghost Vineyards, 14706 Lee Highway, Amissville. Wine tastings, tours, music by the Seth Kibel Jazz Trio, Civil War living history. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. $10. Barbecue lunch is $10 (benefits the Culpeper Food Closet). Call for lunch reservations or bring a picnic. Runs again July 8. 540/937-4869.

Wine and Cheese Weekend, Burnley Vineyards, 4500 Winery Lane, Barboursville. Compare flavors of different cheeses from around the world with wine. $10, includes a glass of wine. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. 540/832-2828, burnleywines.com.

Gottaswing’s Luau Swing Dance, Picker’s Supply Concert Hall, 902 Caroline St. Luau-themed swing dance with crazy tropical attire contest. Dance lesson 7:30–8 p.m.; dancing 8–11 p.m. $10. 540/847-4581.

Film, Library of Congress Packard Campus,  Culpeper. “The Omega Man” (1971): An Army doctor struggles to create a cure for the plague that wiped out most of the human race. With Charlton Heston, Anthony Zerbe and Rosalind Cash. Science fiction thriller. Color. See July 5 listing.

Pancake Breakfast, Madison Ruritan Club, 18206 Timothy Lane, Ladysmith. 7–9:30 a.m. Adults $7, ages 12 and younger $5. 804/448-4233.

“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.

“This Ol’ Town: The History of Our Homes.” Tour residential areas of Fredericksburg’s Historic District, including lower Caroline Street and Washington Avenue. Meet-up spots will vary by neighborhood. 11:30 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.

Canoeing and Kayaking on the Rappahannock River. Meet at City Dock, Sophia Street. 10 a.m.  to 5 p.m. Weather permitting. 540/371-5085; playva.com.

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.

Exploring Carter’s Pond, Prince William Forest Park, 18170 Park Entrance Road, Triangle. Explore the plants, animals and ecosystem with a park ranger. Noon to 2 p.m. $5 per vehicle entrance fee. 703/221-7181.

Campfire Program: “Leave No Trace,” Prince William Forest Park, 18170 Park Entrance Road, Triangle. 8:30–9:30 p.m. $5 per vehicle entrance fee. 703/221-7181.

Country/Bluegrass/Gospel Open Mic, Lions Club Recreation Center,  717 Marshall Center, Colonial Beach. 6–9 p.m.  janiet1@verizon.net.

CONCERTS

Fredericksburg Bluemont Concert, Maury stadium, Kenmore Avenue and Hanover Street. Rich harmonies and original songwriting by Robin and Linda Williams & Their Fine Group. 7:30 p.m. Adults $5, seniors $4, children under 12 $2. Rain location: James Monroe High School, 2300 Washington Ave. 540/338-4640.

Warrenton Bluemont Concert, Warren Green Building, 10 Hotel St., Warrenton. The Flaming Shillelaghs, traditional Irish dance music, haunting ballads and infectious humor. 7:30 p.m. Adults $5, seniors $4, under age 12 $2. Rain place: Taylor Middle School, 350 E. Shirley Ave. 540/338-4640.

THEATER

“Snoopy: The Musical,” Barboursville Community Center. See July 5 listing.

“Anything Goes,” Riverside Center Dinner Theater. See July 5 listing.

8 SUNDAY

Summer Big Woods Walk, James Madison’s Montpelier, 11407 Constitution Highway, Orange. Guided tour of the 200-acre old-growth forest.  2 p.m. 540/672-2728.

18th Anniversary Celebration, Gray Ghost Vineyards. See July 7 listing.

Country, Western Dance Lessons, Waltz and Two-Step, American Legion Post 290, 1204 American Legion Road, Stafford. 5–7 p.m. $7.   540/273-1812.

Bingo, Fredericksburg Community Center, 1114 Potomac Ave., Stafford.  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, children 3–12 $3, children under 3 free; airplane rides extra; flyingcircusairshow.com.

Film, Library of Congress Packard Campus,  Culpeper. “Her Sister From Paris” (1925): When a husband begins to lose interest in his wife, the arrival of her twin, a dancer and “woman of the world,” provides just the right impetus to reinvigorate their relationship. With Constance Talmadge and Ronald Colman. Silent romantic comedy with live musical accompaniment. Black-and-white. See July 5 listing.

Walk With a Virginia Master Naturalist, Salamander Loop of the Ni River Trail, 8010 River Stone Drive, Spotsylvania. Learn bird calls, identify trees and find out about wildflowers. 9 a.m. Free; spotsylvaniagreenways.org.

CONCERT

Celebrate Virginia Live,  near the Expo Center and Wegmans, Gordon W.  Shelton Boulevard. Justin Moore with Josh Thompson. Gates open 5 p.m.  $15 in advance, $20 at the  gate. celebratevirginialive.com.

THEATER

“Snoopy: The Musical,” Barboursville Community Center. 2:30 p.m. See July 5  listing.

“Anything Goes,” Riverside Center Dinner Theater. Doors open 1 p.m., show is at 3 p.m. See July 5 listing.

9 MONDAY

CONCERT

Music on the Steps, Central Rappahannock  Regional Library, 1201 Caroline St. Jeni & Billy, Appalachian folk and bluegrass. 7–8 p.m. Bring a lawn chair, blanket, picnic. In case of  rain, concert will be moved inside. 540/372-1144.

10 TUESDAY

“Breakfast With the Curator,” Fredericksburg Area Museum and Cultural Center, 1001 Princess Anne St. Featuring Beth Daly of the Central Rappahannock Heritage Center on  “Greetings From the Past,” an exhibit featuring the Heritage Center’s greeting card collection. A light breakfast will be served. 9 a.m. Free. Register at 540/371-3037, ext. 129, or contact Christopher Uebelhor at cuebelhor@famcc.org. Information at famcc.org.

Film, Library of Congress Packard Campus,  Culpeper. “Sunrise: A Song of Two Humans” (1927): A married farmer falls under the spell of a loose woman from the city, which threatens to destroy his family. (The only film to win an Academy Award for Best Picture, Unique and Artistic Production.) With George O’Brien, Janet Gaynor and Margaret Livingston. Silent romantic drama with live musical accompaniment. Black-and-white. See July 5 listing.

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.

CONCERT

Voices of the Gospel, First Christian Church sanctuary, 1501 Washington Ave., Fredericksburg.

7 p.m. Free. 540/373-4426; 1stchristianchurchfredva.org.

11 WEDNESDAY

“Home Observatory,” Central Rappahannock Regional Library, 1201 Caroline St. Presented by Scott Busby. Sponsored by the Rappahannock Astronomy Club. 7 p.m. Free. raclub.org.

Caroline County Agricultural Fair,  8332 County Fair Lane, Ruther Glen. Live music, camel rides, mechanical bull riding, exotic animals, pig and duck races, carnival rides and games, dog show, food. 5–10:30 p.m. Admission $5, ages 10 and younger free. Extra charge for rides. Runs through July 14. carolinefair.com.

CONCERT

Maranatha Touring Choir, Christ Episcopal Church, 8951 Courthouse Road, Spotsylvania. Group celebrates 40th year of ministry in Frederickburg area with contemporary and commissioned works with a  spiritual emphasis.  Free. 6:30 p.m.  540/582-5033.

THEATER

“Anything Goes,” Riverside Center Dinner Theater. Lunch 11:30 a.m., play 1:30 p.m.  See July 5 listing.

12 THURSDAY

“Who’s Awake in the Night?” Culpeper County Library, 271 Southgate Shopping Center, Culpeper. Meet nocturnal animals and learn more about them  at this educational and entertaining program. 2:30 and 6:30 p.m. Runs again July 13. 540/825-8691; cclva.org.

Film, Library of Congress Packard Campus,  Culpeper. “The Stooge” (1952): An egotistic singer learns the hard way just how important his stooge is to his success. With Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis. Comedy–drama musical. Black-and-white. See July 5 listing.

Carolina Shag Dancing, Shannon’s Bar & Grille. See July 5 listing.

Caroline County Agricultural Fair, 8332 County Fair Lane. See July 11 listing.

THEATER

“Anything Goes,” Riverside Center  Dinner Theater, Falmouth. See July 5 listing.

—Compiled by  Debbie Sauder

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