Calendar: December 13-20

13  THURSDAY

Holiday Open House, Fredericksburg United Methodist Church (enter from the Charlotte Street parking lot entrance). Featuring guest speakers Lisa and Perry Darley, owners of the Maranatha Alpaca Farm of Stafford, who will discuss the process of raising alpacas. Refreshments, door prizes, silent auction. Sponsored by Rappahannock Group Sierra Club. 7–9 p.m. 540/582-3529.

18th annual Grandma’s Homemade Favorites Holiday Cookie and Gift Sale, Warrenton Community Center, 430 E. Shirley Ave., Warrenton. 4–8 p.m. Benefits the Warrenton Adult Day Health-care Center. Runs again Dec. 14. 540/347-2797.

Model Train Exhibit, George Washington’s Ferry Farm, 268 Kings Highway, Stafford. The Rappahannock Model Railroad Club presents displays of model trains featuring O–gauge steam engines. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Runs through Dec. 30. 540/371-3363.

Gingerbread House Contest and Exhibit: “Songs of the Holidays,” Historic Kenmore, 1201 Washington Ave., 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Exhibit and tour of Kenmore: Adults $10, students $5, under age 6 free. Exhibit only: Adults $5, students $2.50. Runs through Dec. 30. 540/370-0732.

“Window Wonderland,” downtown Fredericks-burg. Answer riddles in businesses’ windows for prizes. Through Dec. 31. visitfred.com.

Concert in Lights, The Village at Towne Centre. 6:30, 7:30, 8:30 and 9:30 p.m. Through Dec. 31. spotsylvaniatownecentre.com.

Film, Library of Congress Packard Campus, 19053 Mount Pony Road, Culpeper. “GoldenEye” (1995): James Bond teams up with the lone survivor of a destroyed Russian research center to stop the hijacking of a nuclear space weapon by a fellow agent believed to be dead. With Pierce Brosnan, Sean Bean, Izabella Scorupco and Judi Dench. Action spy drama. Color. 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.

Zumba Fitness With ZaKia, Strictly Ballroom Dance Studio, 125 Olde Greenwich Drive, Suite 190, Spotsylvania. 6:30–7:30 p.m. $6. 540/898-9060.

THEATER

“The Farnsdale Avenue Housing Estate Townswomen’s Guild Dramatic Society’s Production of A Christmas Carol,” Central Rappahannock Regional Library, 1201 Caroline St. Presented by Stage Door Productions. 8 p.m. $15. Runs through Dec. 15. 540/903-3808; stagedoorproductions.org.

“Beauty and the Beast,” Stafford High School, 33 Stafford Indians Lane. 7 p.m. Adults $6, children/students/seniors $4. Runs through Dec. 15. 540/371-7200, ext. 1247.

“The Sound of Music,” Riverside Center Dinner Theater, 95 Riverside Parkway, Falmouth. Doors open at 6 p.m., play begins at 8 p.m. Runs through Jan. 13. 540/370-4300; riversidedt.com.

14  FRIDAY

Second Friday Art Walk, Colonial Beach. Galleries and businesses throughout town promote artists, with work for sale. 6–8 p.m. 804/224-8411.

Film, Library of Congress Packard Campus, Culpeper. “The City of Lost Children” (1995):  A demented scientist in a surrealist society kidnaps children to steal their dreams. With Ron Perlman, Daniel Emilfork and Judith Vittet. Provocative fantasy drama. Color. In French with English subtitles. Rated R. See Dec. 13 listing.

Exhibit Opening, Gallery 915, 915 Lafayette Blvd. A delegation of 26 from Fredericksburg’s Sister City in Germany display an elaborate diorama of the Battle of Fredericksburg. On display Tuesday–Friday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday, noon to 5. 540/371-2931.

18th annual Grandma’s Homemade Favorites Holiday Cookie and Gift Sale, Warrenton Community Center. 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. See Dec. 13 listing.

Model Train Exhibit, Ferry Farm. See Dec. 13 listing.

Gingerbread House Contest and Exhibit: “Songs of the Holidays,” Historic Kenmore.

See Dec. 13 listing.

CONCERT

“An Evening with Wolfgang and Leopold Mozart,” St. George’s Episcopal Church, 905 Princess Anne St. Featuring The Joysong Chorale, with guest artist Toni Crowder. 7:30 p.m. Free.

THEATER

“A Christmas Survival Guide,” 7278 Ladysmith Road, Ruther Glen (formerly Ladysmith Elementary School). Musical performed by Caroline Community Theatre. 8 p.m. Runs through Dec. 16. 540/842-6327.

“Winter Holiday Dances,” Avery Ballet Studio, 810 Caroline St. 7 p.m. $10. Runs through Dec. 16. Benefits the Wounded EOD Warrior Foundation. 540/372-6088; lisa@averyballet.com.

“The Eight: Reindeer Monologues,” Liberty Laughs Comedy Club, 5801 Southpoint Centre Blvd., Spotsylvania. Fredericksburg Theatre Ensemble will perform Jeff Goode’s dark comedy. 8 p.m. $10. Mature content. Runs again Dec. 15. fredericksburgtheatre.org.

“Beauty and the Beast,” Stafford High School. See Dec. 13 listing.

“The Christmas Song,” Mount Hope Baptist Church, 6823 Harrison Road, Spotsylvania. 7 p.m. Free. Runs again Dec. 16.

“An O. Henry Christmas,” Fauquier Community Theatre, 4225 Aiken Drive, Warrenton. Based on two classic short stories by O. Henry, “The Gift of the Magi” and “The Last Leaf.” 8 p.m. $15, seniors/students $13. Runs through Dec. 16. fctstage.org.

“The Sound of Music,” Riverside Center Dinner Theater. See Dec. 13 listing.

“The Farnsdale Avenue Housing Estate Townswomen’s Guild Dramatic Society’s Production of A Christmas Carol,” Central Rappahannock Regional Library. See Dec. 13 listing.

15 SATURDAY

Rockin’ Royal Christmas Children’s Christmas Musical, Chancellor Baptist Church, 11324 Gordon Road, Spotsylvania. 7 p.m. Free. Runs again Dec. 16. 540/786-6927.

Living Nativity Drive-Through, St. Peter’s Lutheran Church, 1201 Courthouse Road, Stafford. 6–8 p.m. 540/659-6366.

“A 19th-Century Christmas,” Ellwood Manor, State Route 20, just off State Route 3 west. Tours, Santa, arts and crafts for children, cookies and punch, music by Evergreen Shade. Sponsored by Friends of Wilderness Battlefield. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free. 540/373-6240; fowb.org.

Christmas Extravaganza, Mayfield Civic Association, 311 Glover St. 4 p.m. Free. 540/371-1321.

Christmas Tour, Mount Airy Plantation, Warsaw. Guided tour and rare peek inside one of Virginia’s grandest homes decorated with holiday finery. $30. By appointment only. Runs again Dec. 22. 804/333-4930, 804/301-7976; mountairyplantation.com.

Holiday Open House, Ingleside Vineyards, 5872 Leedstown Road, Oak Grove. Wine tastings and holiday refreshments. Noon to 5 p.m. Runs again Dec. 16. 804/224-8687; inglesidevineyards.com.

Holiday Open House, Cooper Vineyards, 13372 Shannon Hill Road, Louisa. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Free. Runs again Dec. 16. 540/894-5474; coopervineyards.com.

Holiday Night Walk/Volksmarch. Begin at the Blarney Stone Public House, 715 Caroline St. and walk a 3- or 6-mile trail. Start between 3 and 6 p.m., finish by 8 p.m. 540/841-1855.

Service of Light, St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 8695 Old Dumfries Road, Catlett. An Advent candlelight prayer service honoring and remembering loved ones, followed by a tree-lighting ceremony. 7 p.m. 540/788-4252.

Autograph Signing, Spotsylvania Towne Centre. Green Bay Packers Antonio Freeman will sign autographs. 1 p.m. $40. 540/419-3404.

Wreaths Across America, Quantico National Cemetery. Thousands of wreaths placed throughout the cemetery and a performance by Quantico Marine Corps Color Guard. Noon. 703/217-2371.

Christmas at the Fields, Salem Fields Community Church, 11120 Gordon Road, Spotsylvania. Festival of trees, horse-drawn carriage rides, children’s crafts, laser tag, music, Santa. 3 p.m. 540/786-6212.

Film, Library of Congress Packard Campus, Culpeper. “Heidi” (1937): An 8-year-old orphan is taken from her beloved mountain-dwelling grandfather to live in a wealthy household in Germany as a companion to a spoiled, disabled girl. With Shirley Temple. 2 p.m. “Ben–Hur: A Tale of the Christ” (1925): In this silent spectacle based on the novel by Lew Wallace, a Jewish prince is betrayed and sent into slavery by a Roman friend. He regains his freedom and comes back for revenge. 7:30 p.m. With Ramon Novarro and Francis Bushman. Historic drama. See Dec. 13 listing.

Caroling, Spotsylvania Towne Centre. Spotsylvania County middle-school world language students will be singing carols and holiday songs in Spanish, French, German, and Latin near the food court. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Donations accepted for Hope House. Kevin Perry: kperry@ms.spotsylvania.k12.va.us.

Gun Show, Fredericksburg Expo Center, 2371 Carl D. Silver Parkway. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. $8. Runs again Dec. 16. 540/548-5555; fredericksburgexpocenter.com.

Model Train Exhibit, Ferry Farm. See Dec. 13 listing.

Gingerbread House Contest and Exhibit: “Songs of the Holidays,” Historic Kenmore.

See Dec. 13 listing.

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.

CONCERTS

Rappahannock POPS Orchestra: “Celebrate the Holidays with the POPS,” Grace Church of Fredericksburg, Center for the Arts, 1141 Heatherstone Drive, Spotsylvania. 8 p.m. Adults $20, seniors/students $15, under age 18 free. Tickets at Roberson’s Music Store, Fredericksburg Visitor Center or rappahannockpops.org.

Christmas Concert and Candlelight Carol Sing, Spotsylvania Presbyterian Church, 11121 Leavells Road, Spotsylvania. The Chamber Chorale of Fredericksburg will present John Rutter’s “Gloria,” with brass, percussion and organ, plus holiday favorites. 7:30 p.m. Adults $10, students $5. Runs again Dec. 16. ccfbg.org; 540/898-0458.

THEATER

“The Eight: Reindeer Monologues,” Liberty Laughs Comedy Club. 7 and 10 p.m. See Dec. 14 listing.

“The Nutcracker,” James Monroe High School, 2300 Washington Ave. Presented by Fredericksburg Ballet Centre. 2 and 7:30 p.m. $16 in advance, $18 at the door. Purchase tickets at FBC or Scrapdoodles. Runs again Dec. 16. 540/373-0978.

“The Nutcracker/Songs of Good Cheer” Riverbend High, 12301 Spotswood Furnace Road, Spotsylvania. Presented by the Fredericksburg Studio of the Arts. 3:30 p.m. $10. 540/548-1372.

“Beauty and the Beast,” Stafford High School. 2 and 7 p.m. See Dec. 13 listing.

“A Christmas Survival Guide,” 7278 Ladysmith Road, Ruther Glen. See Dec. 14 listing.

“Winter Holiday Dances,” Avery Ballet Studio. 2 and 7 p.m. See Dec. 14 listing.

“The Farnsdale Avenue Housing Estate Townswomen’s Guild Dramatic Society’s Production of A Christmas Carol,” Central Rappahannock Regional Library. See Dec. 13 listing.

“The Sound of Music,” Riverside Center Dinner Theater. See Dec. 13 listing.

“An O. Henry Christmas,” Fauquier Community Theatre, Warrenton. See Dec. 14 listing.

16 SUNDAY

Living Nativity, Spotsylvania Presbyterian Church, 11121 Leavells Road, Spotsylvania. Walk through the scenes depicting the birth of Jesus. Refreshments, music and activities. 5:30–7:30 p.m. 540/898-4673.

Rockin’ Royal Christmas Children’s Christmas Musical, Chancellor Baptist Church. 4 p.m. See Dec. 15 listing.

Book Signing, Eileen’s Bakery, 1115 Caroline St. Authors will sign copies of the Central Virginia Battlefield Trust’s journal.1–4 p.m. cvbt.org.

Gun Show, Fredericksburg Expo Center. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. See Dec. 15 listing.

Model Train Exhibit, Ferry Farm. See Dec. 13 listing.

Gingerbread House Contest and Exhibit: “Songs of the Holidays,” Historic Kenmore.

See Dec. 13 listing.

Holiday Open House, Ingleside Vineyards. See Dec. 15 listing.

Holiday Open House, Cooper Vineyards. See Dec. 15 listing.

CONCERTS

Christmas Concert and Candlelight Carol Sing, Spotsylvania Presbyterian Church. 2:30 p.m. See Dec. 15 listing.

Gospel Sing, Round Oak Baptist Church, 15025 Pepmeier Hill Road, Corbin. “4 the Lord” and “Jerusalem Ridge.” 6 p.m. Benefits the Wounded Warriors Project. 540/373-6862.

Stafford Regional Choral Society, Colonial Forge High School, 550 Courthouse Road, Stafford. 3 p.m. Free. 540/373-0215; staffordchoral.org.

Chamber Music, St. George’s Episcopal Church, 905 Princess Anne St. 3 p.m. $10, students/children free. 540/373-4133; stgeorgesepiscopal.net.

THEATER

“The Christmas Song,” Mount Hope Baptist Church. 9:45 a.m. See Dec. 14 listing.

“The Nutcracker,” James Monroe High School.

2 p.m. See Dec. 15 listing.

“Winter Holiday Dances,” Avery Ballet Studio. 2 and 7 p.m. The 2 p.m. show is an abbreviated program specifically for young children. See Dec. 14 listing.

“One Bethlehem Night,” Falmouth Baptist Church, 302 Colonial Ave., Falmouth. Broadway-style musical featuring artists from Riverside Theater. 7 p.m. Free. Runs again Dec. 17.

“A Christmas Survival Guide,” 7278 Ladysmith Road, Ruther Glen. 2 p.m. See Dec. 14 listing.

“The Sound of Music,” Riverside Center Dinner Theater. Doors open 1 p.m., show is at 3 p.m. See Dec. 13 listing.

“An O. Henry Christmas,” Fauquier Community Theatre, Warrenton. 2 p.m. See Dec. 14 listing.

17 MONDAY

Model Train Exhibit, Ferry Farm. See Dec. 13 listing.

Gingerbread House Contest and Exhibit: “Songs of the Holidays,” Historic Kenmore. See Dec. 13 listing.

THEATER

“One Bethlehem Night,” Falmouth Baptist Church. See Dec. 16 listing.

18  TUESDAY

Model Train Exhibit, Ferry Farm. See Dec. 13 listing.

Gingerbread House Contest and Exhibit: “Songs of the Holidays,” Historic Kenmore.

See Dec. 13 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.

19 WEDNESDAY

Astronomy, Culpeper County Library, 271 Southgate Shopping Center. Amateur astronomer Myron Wasiuta shares his knowledge of how to observe the moon. 6–8 p.m. 540/825-8691.

Model Train Exhibit, Ferry Farm. See Dec. 13 listing.

Gingerbread House Contest and Exhibit: “Songs of the Holidays,” Historic Kenmore.

See Dec. 13 listing.

THEATER

“The Sound of Music,” Riverside Center Dinner Theater. Lunch 11:30 a.m., play 1:30 p.m. See Dec. 13 listing.

20 THURSDAY

Film, Library of Congress Packard Campus, Culpeper. “A Christmas Story” (1983): An Indiana schoolboy in the 1940s dreams of getting a Red Ryder air rifle for Christmas. With Peter Billingsley, Melinda Dillon and Darren McGavin. Family Christmas comedy. Color. See Dec. 13 listing.

Model Train Exhibit, Ferry Farm. See Dec. 13 listing.

Gingerbread House Contest and Exhibit: “Songs of the Holidays,” Historic Kenmore.

See Dec. 13 listing.

THEATER

“The Sound of Music,” Riverside Center Dinner Theater. See Dec. 13 listing.

—Compiled by Debbie Sauder

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