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First Friday at LibertyTown

Firat Friday at Studio A

INVITATION TO

STUDIO A

1011a PRINCESS ANNE ST.   

UPSTAIRS

 RECEPTION 6-9:00                  

FOR THE RETURN OF

CATHY HORNER

 from Tenn.

  and her unique collages!

sara irby    

 368-2120                

MWF 10-4:00 or by appointment! please join us!

First Friday at Brush Strokes

Brush Strokes Gallery

Featured artist for October
810 Caroline Street
Fredericksburg, Virginia 22401
(540)-368-0560
Carol Waite

Carol Waite developed an interest in art during private lessons as a young woman.  She majored in Fine Arts at the George Washington University and studied painting and drawing at the Corcoran Gallery.  At the Corcoran she worked mostly in oils and pastels, as well as ink and pencil, and enjoyed painting figures and portraits.

Originally from California, Ms. Waite was raised in post-war Japan.  Her parents were long-time residents there; her mother born there in 1905 to US missionaries.  Her father worked as an oil industry executive arriving in 1928.  After returning several years ago from a trip to Japan, Ms. Waite studied Sumi-e at the Torpedo Factory in Old Town Alexandria, VA., winning plaudits at an Art League show there.

Sumi-e paintings by Ms. Waite have been shown in a one-person show at the Ramp Gallery in McLean, Virginia and are on display at several restaurants in Arlington and Fredericksburg.  She is a member of the Brush Strokes Gallery in Fredericksburg.  Her paintings have been accepted by the National Sumi-e Society. at four juried shows.

Songwriter's Showcase tomorrow night, 9/26/2008

The Fredericksburg Songwriters' Showcase returns September 26 at 8 p.m., featuring Jamie Anderson, Tony Denikos, Steve Chizmadia, and Laura Shepherd in the Picker's Supply Concert Hall, above 902 Caroline Street, Fredericksburg,VA (enter through the alley round back).  Lisa Taylor will do a cameo appearance (she'll be back as a feature in January).  Admission is $10 ($5 kids and students). Information on the performers follows this message.

This is another outstanding show that you won't want to miss.  Steve Chizmadia has a song "It's Always Texas" that has been going through my head off and on since I first heard it a year ago.  Tony Denikos is Buddy's (our sound man) favorite performer among all who have ever appeared at the showcase.   Jamie Anderson's is known for her songwriting and the surprises in her songs.  And, almost everyone loves Laura Shepherd's performances.  It will be a great night.  (Set your VCR so you won't miss the debate.)

Fredericksburglightworks.com

It is with great reluctance that I post this notice that FredericksburgLightworks.com has been de-activated. Due to recurring procedural and administrative challenges for which I was not able to find a solution I have taken that site down. You will no longer be able to see the image slide shows there about Fredericksburg events. If a workable approach can be found we will attempt to revive the site but at this juncture I am not terribly hopeful. Our inability to respond to requests for prints and to post new slide shows erodes my credibility and I cannot let that continue.

To those of you who have inquired about prints of pictures from the site I do apologize for our failure to provide what you asked for. Thank you for your support and interest over the past year.

Update on the East Coast station

They appear to have regular gas now. $3.799 per gallon according to the sign. Nothing seen posted for other grades of fuel.

No gas at all at...

...the East Coast station in the 2300 block of Jeff Davis Hwy. I noticed Monday that the station did not have ANY gas prices posted on their outdoor sign. I found out why this morning when I stopped in to fill up. They have signs posted on all the pumps saying that due to instability in the gas market they do not have any gas to sell or words to that effect. I went on to Valero/FasMart and found that they do have gas at $3.79.9 per gallon for regular. How does East Coast do that if other stations have supplies? Curious, no? 

Riverfest

 

The Fredericksburg Democratic Committee…

 …hosted the Jefferson Jackson dinner on Friday night. With almost 100 people in attendance at the University of Mary Washington faculty dining hall,  Fredericksburg Democratic Chair Amy LaMarca ( pictured below with Pete Rose and Delegate Steve Shannon)

welcomed everyone with her opening remarks.  Those attending heard comments from Delegate Steve Shannon, State Senators Creigh Deeds and Edd Houck, delegate Brian Moran and U.S. Congressman Bobby Scott. Senator Houck delivered a moving memorial to the late Judge John Scott and presented a framed resolution of appreciation for the judge’s distinguished service. Judge Scott’s widow, Alda White, accepted the resolution and spoke movingly about Judge Scott's career in public service.

 

Congressman Scott urged Democrats to not allow the Republicans to force the campaign leading up to  the November election into a contest of icons and avatars because issues and policy need to be the battleground.

Fagan opening in Colonial Beach