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March 2020
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Here is Rydell High's senior class of 1959: duck-tailed, hot-rodding "Burger Palace Boys" and their gum-snapping, hip-shaking "Pink Ladies" in bobby sox and pedal pushers, evoking the look and sound of the 1950s in this rollicking musical. Head "greaser" Danny Zuko and new (good) girl Sandy Dumbrowski try to relive the high romance of their "Summer Nights" as the rest of the gang sings and dances its way through such songs as "Greased Lightnin'," "It's Raining on Prom Night," "Alone…
Find out more »Bright Star
Inspired by a real event and featuring the bluegrass-tinged Grammy-nominated Steven Martin and Edie Brickell score, Broadway’s Bright Star is a sweeping tale of love and redemption set against the rich backdrop of the American South in the 1920s and ’40s. When literary editor Alice Murphy meets a young soldier just home from World War II, he awakens her longing for the child she once lost. Haunted by their unique connection, Alice sets out on a journey to understand her…
Find out more »April 2020
Unfamily Friendly Family Feud
Just like the tv show, our Unfamily Friendly Family Feud challenges you to defend your team's honor with lightning-quick responses. Each team has to guess the top answers for each set of questions. Come watch the fun or join in for a chance to win! Prizes to the winning teams.
Find out more »Karaoke Night at 6 Bears & A Goat Brewery with DJ Cathy
It's fun and it's lively! Karaoke at the Brew House is where you want to be on Friday nights! Sing, dance, cheer, and have fun! Grab a beer and dinner and make a night of it!
Find out more »Stafford Race Series
Join us for Stafford’s premier race series! Sign up and run all four races to receive a commemorative race series medal and gift on completion of final race. 2020 unites four Stafford County races into a series to keep you moving. A partnership has been created between the Stafford Hospital, the Jeff Rouse Swim & Sport Center, and Arsenal Events. Four races are in the series (click to see individual race pages) April 4th –Stafford Hospital’s Spring Fever 5K, 1/2…
Find out more »First Saturday Shoreline Cleanup
Widewater is a beautiful and unique place. Put on your hiking boots and join park rangers keep our shoreline the fascinating place that it is. Teams of volunteers will be given areas to focus on. All supplies will be provided. All we need are energetic, smiling faces. Students needing community service hours will be provided documentation of service.
Find out more »CANCELLED Beeping Egg Hunt
Since 2011, the Education Department has invited visually impaired or blind children and their families to participate in a Beeping Egg Hunt. This annual event is reminiscent of the Easter parties Corinne Melchers, with her husband’s encouragement, would host for local children each year at Belmont, complete with Punch and Judy shows, egg rolls, fanciful invitations, and plenty of favors. The specially designed plastic eggs were made and donated by volunteers of the International Association of Bomb Technicians and Investigators.…
Find out more »Flower Moon Festival (3rd Annual)
Join us for our 3rd annual Flower Moon Festival! We’ll have local craft vendors, live music, a corn hole tournament, a petting zoo, face painting, a barrel train, a drone flying demonstration, a Beer Mile Competition, a Shaved Ice Truck, Glory Dawgz Food truck & Fire Escape Food Truck! This a free event, family friendly, and will have a little something for everyone! https://facebook.com/events/s/flower-moon-festival/2488852924765633/?ti=as
Find out more »CANCELLED Free Spring Open House
The public is invited to tour the house, studio and galleries of the famous American painter Gari Melchers (1860-1932). Stroll the restored gardens and woodland trails, visit the Fannie Roots House on the property to hear about the latest restoration efforts, join a Preschool Palette class in the kitchen classroom and explore the museum shop. Free. Contact Buffy Knappenberger at 540-654-1843
Find out more »CANCELLED Spring Open House
The public is invited to tour the house, studio and galleries of the famous American painter Gari Melchers (1860-1932). Stroll the restored gardens and woodland trails, visit the Fannie Roots House on the property to hear about the latest restoration efforts between 1 and 3 PM, join a Preschool Palette class in the kitchen classroom between 1 PM and 4 PM, and explore the museum shop. Free admission. Contact: Buffy Knappenberger at eknappen@umw.edu or 540 654-1843
Find out more »Monthly Guided Woodland Hikes
Conducted by Virginia Master Naturalists, these informative walks cover a mile of trails in both woodlands and fields and also touch on the historic ruins of Belmont’s past. Please wear sturdy footwear. Meet outside the Visitor Center. Free.
Find out more »Guided Woodland Hikes
Conducted by Virginia Master Naturalists, these informative walks cover a mile of trails in both woodlands and fields and also touch on the historic ruins of Belmont’s past. Please wear sturdy footwear. Meet outside the Visitor Center.
Find out more »May 2020
An Evening with the Stafford Stars
The inaugural Stafford Education Foundation Gala will take place in May 2020 with the theme, “An Evening with the Stafford Stars.” About this Event The purpose of the event is to provide a platform for which Stafford County Public School's finest visual and performing artists can shine while raising funds in support of the Stafford Education Foundation's mission "to impact and advance education in Stafford County Public Schools." Schedule 6:00 p.m. The University of Mary Washington's George Washington Hall opens.…
Find out more »Golden Hours Sunset Photo Session
For only two nights in 2020, Belmont's grounds will be open after hours for photographers to catch that "golden hour" with their clients. All interested photographers must reserve their spot by May 1. On the day of the event, photographers must pay the $50 per client session photography fee upon arrival. Spots will be limited, so register fast. Contact: Buffy Knappenberger at eknappen@umw.edu or 540 654-1843
Find out more »Murder for Two
In this hilarious 90-minute show, 2 performers play 13 roles—not to mention the piano—in a witty and winking homage to old-fashioned murder mysteries. The New York Times said: “INGENIOUS! A snazzy double-act that spins out a comic mystery animated by funny, deftly turned songs.” In the mood for a laugh? You won’t want to miss this killer musical comedy! A small-town policeman has dreams of making it to detective. One fateful night, shots ring out at the surprise birthday party…
Find out more »June 2020
Kayak Bass Fishing Tournament
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Find out more »Art After Hours
Join us for another toe-tapping evening of live music provided by local bands in the beautiful summer setting of our lawn and gardens. Enjoy homegrown Stafford County crafted beer, wine and food trucks. Visit the studio and galleries of American artist Gari Melchers. Free admission. Tickets for beer/wine $5 and food trucks accept cash or credit. Stay tuned for registration details. Questions please contact Meghan Pcsolyar, mpcsolya@umw.edu.
Find out more »July 2020
Curator’s Tour
The public is invited to a behind the scenes tour of the museum operation at Gari Melchers Home and Studio led by 35-year veteran at the property, Joanna Catron. Start at Visitor Center. Members free, Non-members $10. Limited to 12. Reservations required. Contact: Jennifer Pinkerton at jpinkert@umw.edu or 540 654-1842
Find out more »Ghost The Musical
A timeless fantasy about the power of love. Molly is in grave danger when a mugging while walking back to their apartment one-night leaves Sam dying in the street. Unable to leave Molly in need, Sam is trapped as a ghost between this world and the next. With the help of a questionable storefront psychic, Oda Mae Brown, Sam tries to communicate with Molly and protect her from harm. A modern musical production with book and lyrics by Bruce Joel…
Find out more »August 2020
Gari Melchers’ Birthday Celebration
Come celebrate the 160th anniversary of Gari Melchers’ birth. Admission is $1.60 to those who say “Happy Birthday!” Let Melchers inspire you to create your own art. Free-to-use art supplies will be available or you may bring your own. Birthday cake will be served. Contact: Buffy Knappenberger at eknappen@umw.edu or 540 654-1843
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