Town Talk

Pete Maugle and Beth Parnicza:  The Overland Campaign prepares to leave Spotsylvania in 1864.  Previewing the Luminaria at the National Cemetery on May 25th and the Memorial Day program.  

Patrick A'Hearn and Dorothy, Scarecrow, Lion and Tinman from the Wizard of Oz!  At Riverside in Stafford from May 22-July 14th.  riversidedt.com  

Mike Zitz and Dennis Rapkins preview the summer league in Fredericksburg.   sunshinebaseball.net

Brent Hunsinger with Friends of the Rappahannock and Ann Jurczyk with the Chesapeake Bay Foundation talk about the alarming loss of tree canopy in the region and state.   We talk about the impact of heat islands.   This is a state issue and the General Assembly is being asked to pass legislation.  cbf.org   riverfriends.org

Karen Brace with Possum-Bilities at 211 William Street in Fredericksburg talk about ways animals are at risk--things like fishing lines and garden netting, lead poisoning, glue traps and rodent insect poison. We talk about ways to avoid unintended consequences.

Scott Harris previews upcoming events at Belmont in Stafford County--including Art After Hours, Plein Air Days, Cars and Coffee and Garden Strolls.   garimelchers.org

Valarien, Cornelia Rutherford, Steven Lloyd, Cheyenne and Destiny. The Ren Faire opens at Lake Anna Winery May 11-June 9th on weekends.   Online tickets only.  varf.org

Alexis Innis talks about the need for blood--how little of time it takes but how important your blood donation is.  redcrossblood.org

Executive Director Jennifer Hurst-Wender and Education Manager Shannon Doherty tell the wide history at Germanna.  (We also learned the Rapidan River was originally named the Rapid Ann in honor of the Queen of England).  Discussion on Salubria--the historic plantation house in Culpeper County built in 1757.

Tim Talbott, Terry Rensel and Tom Van Winkle with an update on efforts to save and preserve historic land in a fast growing region---and how the community can get involved.   cvbt.org

Sam McKelvey and Dr. Gaila Sims talk about upcoming programs at the museum.  Remember, it's free.  famva.org    

LibertyTown Art Workshop's D.D. Lecky previews FXBG Throwdown on June 15th in Market Square.  New name, new location from the old Sophia Street Studio Throwdown.  We also talk about First Friday and the life of a potter.  This is a show where you will hear this D.D. quote:  "I don't suffer fear of change, I suffer fear of same."   libertytownarts.com

Bill Harris and Gabe Pons provide an update on the Johnny Johnson mural on Sophia Street, downtown.  Discussion on murals, selling art and Art Attack in September.  

Youth Services Librarian/Teen Specialist Sarah Smethurst and Adult Services Department Head Lee Criscuolo--both from the Howell Branch--talk about CRRL-Con on May 18th.  We also talk about summer reading and Claudia Emerson Teen Poetry Night.   librarypoint.org

Dave the Computer Guy talks about the importance of good pc monitors and speakers.  We also talk about hacking and traveling safe with tech this summer.   And signs that your computer has been infected.  techsintheburg.com

Ashlee Waldbauer and Carson Eubank preview "They're Playing Our Song."  It's at Riverside thru May 12.    Neil Simon’s musical comedy based on the real life relationship of composer Marvin Hamlisch and Carole Bayer Sager.

Students Elisa Luckabaugh, Adrian Coello and Betsy Lewis, the UMW Assistant Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences preview what happens on April 26th.  Posters, oral presentations, creative writing, art exhibits, and plays.  Work represents a year's worth of work.  umwrcd.net

Meredith Keppel with the George Washington Regional Commission and Brent Hunsinger with Friends of the Rappahannock preview Friday's Green Infrastructure Charette at the Howell Library in Stafford from 12-1:30.  Organizers say it will be an opportunity to learn about the topic and provide feedback on where it may be needed.  There are case study projects in the area.

Allen and Allen’s David Williams talks about honoring local heroes.  The deadline to nominate is midnight, April 30th.

Shirley Shields, Anna Higginbotham and Cornelia Rutherford preview the 2024 Faire at Lake Anna Winery--weekends May 11-June 9th.   The theme this year is...voting.   Tickets must be purchased in advance on line.  You are strongly encouraged to car pool.   varf.org