Things To Do In Virgnia's Northern Neck

There always plent to see and do in Virginia's Northern Neck. Here's a sample.

MARCH 2008

1-16 “Twelve Angry Jurors” Westmoreland Players presents another thrilling production. Callao. Tickets may be ordered by calling 529-9345 $

2 Chamber Music Concert. Stratford Hall. The Fredericksburg Festival of the Arts in partnership with the Fredericksburg and Northern Neck Friends of Stratford will present a chamber music concert at the Stratford Hall council house. FFA's longtime chamber music performers Peter Zazofsky, Steven Ansell, and FFA artistic director Michael Reynolds will join Boston Symphony's principal oboist John Ferrillo in a program featuring Beethoven and Mozart. cookies and cider will be served in the dining room after the concert. Stratford Hall. 2:00pm. Adults $20, children $10, Friends of Stratford receive a $5 discount. Advance reservations are required. 804-493-8038 ext. 8504 or email nfolk@stratfordhall.org

7 RFM Needlers. Needlework workshop & demonstration. 9:30am-Noon. Reedville Fishermen’s Museum. 804-453-6529.
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9 - Early Native Americans. The lofe of the earliest inhabitants to our region, the Tidewater Indians, and thier lifestyle before the influences of European colonists. Stratford Harbor Clubhouse. 804-493-8440

14,15,16 Women’s Boat Building Class. Pre-registration required. Limited to 6 participants. Call 804-453-6529 for hours and program details. rfmuseum.org. Reedville Fishermen’s Museum. $

15 Arts on Stage. Song and Dance Review featuring the music of George M. Cohan. Kilmarnock . 435-0292 $

15 Spring Barrel Tasting. Sample wines direct from French and American oak barrels. See how the wines are maturing. Music, tours, tastings, souvenir glass, wine and gift specials. Reservations Recommended 1-5 $15 224-8687

16 Share Your Treasures! Bring in your precious unknowns, have them identified and evaluated by the Museum’s panel of experts, Noon-5pm. 493-8440 $

22, 23 Art open house. 11-5, poetry and music open mike, Sunday 3-5 pm. A-Ibanez Museum & Sunrise gallery, map & location, www.a-Ibanez.org. 804-435-2880

22 Easter Egg Hunt. Annual fun event for children 1-12. Sponsored by the NN Lodge 32 of the Fraternal Order of Police. No admission fee to participants and parents. Regular admission to Great House tours. Bring your camera. 11am. Stratford Hall. www.stratfordhall.org. 493-8038

22 Reedville’s Annual Easter Egg Hunt. Greet the Easter Bunny as she arrives in Reedville aboard the Elva C. Reedville Fishermen’s Museum. 804-453-6529.
rfmuseum.org

30-Aug 30, “The Thunder of Hooves: Horse Racing in Richmond County Exhibit. Wed-Sat. 11-3, Richmond County Museum . Warsaw. 333-3607

APRIL 2008

2 Spring Opening at Historic Christ Church. 10-4 Monday – Sat. 2-5 pm on Sunday. Guided tours of 1735 church. www.christchurch1735.org 438-6855

7-22 4 th Grade Northern Neck History Fair Exhibition . 10-4. For details, visit www.christchurch1735.org. 438-6855

11 Arts on Stage. Virginia Symphony featured in a magical musical evening. Kilmarnock . 435-0292 $

12 A Plate of Pasta. Enjoy samples of several Italian dishes paired with the fine wines of Ingleside as we salute old Italy. Music, tours, tastings, wine and gift specials. Souvenir glass included. Reservations Required 1-4 $20. 224-8687

12 Westmoreland Family Day and Scavenger Hunt. Join us for a day of colonial games and a Scavenger Hunt to seek out treasures from historical sites throughout our county, Noon-5pm. Westmoreland Co. Museum $ Montross. 493-8440

12 2nd Annual Beach Ball Chamber Benefit. Colonial Beach Chamber of Commerce. Colonial Beach . $ 224-5000

13 Cruise In. Antique car event at Chesapeake Commons Shopping center, Main Street in Kilmarnock. 4-6 pm. 804-435-6171

21 RHHT Farmers Market. Vendors, food, crafts, games. 9-1. Heathsville. 580-3377

23 Garden Club of Virginia Garden Week Tour. Registration and box lunches at Historic Christ Church . Visit www.VaGardenweek.org for details.

26, 27 Art open house. 11-5, poetry and music open mike, Sunday 3-5 pm. A-Ibanez Museum & Sunrise gallery, map & location, www.a-Ibanez.org. 804-435-2880

26, 27 Spring Open House and Super Sale . Enjoy spring time in the Courtyard with some complimentary refreshments. Then enjoy big savings on some of your favorite wines. Up to 40 percent off wines! 12-5. Ingleside Winery, Oak Grove. 224-8687 No other discounts apply.

27 First Inauguration. George Washington took the oath of office as the first president of the U.S.A. on April 30, 1789. Visitors get a chance to win prizes and glory as contestants in the First Inauguration Presidential Trivia Contest, 2pm. George Washington Birthplace. 224-1732

27 Coaching Day. Visit Stratford Hall for this rare opportunity to see colorful coaches being pulled by teams of horses. This event only happens every three years and is a must see. Tailgate contest and other activities. Stratford Hall. www.stratfordhall.org. $ 493-8038.

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