The University of Mary Washington (UMW) Cultural and Community Events listed below are open to the public. All events are held at 1301 College Ave. in Fredericksburg, unless otherwise listed.
October
Thursday, October 15 Event, Is American Culture Feminist Friendly? Part of a year-long series called “One Campus, One Community,” where UMW students, faculty, Fredericksburg community members and organization leaders will discuss diversity, feminism, cultural intolerance and what it means to be civil during online discussions; Lee Hall, Room 411; 6:30-9:30 p.m.; free; (540) 654-2119).
Thursday, October 15 Reading, Thursday Poem Series, Modern Languages and Literature sponsored bilingual reading in English and Spanish; Combs Hall, Room 139; 5-5:30 p.m.; free; (540) 654-1545 or (540) 654-1393.
Saturday, October 17 Event, Admissions Open House, hear from current students about everything from weekend activities to class experiences, tour the campus, attend academic information sessions; Anderson Center; 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.; free; registration recommended at (540) 654-2000.
Saturday, October 17 Concert, UMW Philharmonic’s October Masterworks, featuring José Carreras, tenor, with guest conductor David Giménez and soprano Celine Byrne; Anderson Center; 7:30 p.m.; ticket prices vary; umwphilharmonic.com/tickets or (540) 654-1324.
Monday, October 19 Concert, Student Recital, UMW students present a variety of vocal and instrumental works; Pollard Recital Hall, Room 304; 4 p.m.; free; (540) 654-1012.
Monday, October 19 Event, Autistic People Speaking: A Conversation, Presented by Julia Bascom; Hurley Convergence Center Digital Auditorium; 1-2 p.m.; Free; 540-654-1266
Tuesday, October 20 Event, Gender and Sexual Minorities and Allies (GSMA) Cultural Celebration Keynote, by Comedian Chris Doucette; Digital Auditorium, Hurley Convergence Center; 7 p.m.; free; [email protected] or (540) 654-1044.
Tuesday, October 20 Lecture, Jane Austen’s Emma at 200, by Juliette Wells of Goucher College, author of Everybody’s Jane: Austen in the Popular Imagination and The Brontës in the World of the Arts; Lee Hall, Room 411; 7:30 p.m.; free; [email protected].
Thursday, October 22 Reading, Thursday Poem Series, UMW Dead Poets Society, organized by Miranda Schnakenberg; Combs Hall, Room 139; 5-5:30 p.m.; free; (540) 654-1545 or (540) 654-1393.
Sunday, October 25 Tour, Woodland Hikes, by members of Central Rappahannock Chapter of Virginia Master Naturalist program; Gari Melchers Home and Studio at Belmont, 224 Washington St., Falmouth; 2 p.m.; free; (540) 654-1839.
Sunday, October 25 Presentation, Julius Melchers: Detroit’s Master Sculptor, Ralph Sessions, director of Special Projects at New York’s DC Moore Gallery, and former chief curator of the Museum of American Folk Art, will highlight the contributions to Detroit by Gari’s father Julius Melchers (1829-1908), and place his celebrated cigar store Indians in the larger context of 19th century American figure carving; Gari Melchers Home and Studio at Belmont, 224 Washington St., Falmouth; 2 p.m.; free; (540) 654-1015.
Sunday, October 25 Event, Asian Cultural Celebration Keynote, by Hope Chinese School Mom Dance Team, full-time moms and professionals performing Chinese dances; Dodd Auditorium, George Washington Hall; 6 p.m.; free; [email protected] or (540) 654-1044.
Tuesday, October 27 Event, Job and Internship Fair, visit with corporations, federal and state government and non-profit organizations looking for full-time and internship positions, business professional attire and resumes recommended; Anderson Center; 3-6 p.m.; (540) 654-1010 or [email protected].
Tuesday, October 27 Event, A Braille Experience, Presented by UMW DiversAbility Club Learn how to write your name in braille; Ball Circle; 4-6 p.m.; Free; 540-654-1266
Wednesday, October 28 Event/Talk, Executive-in-Residence, Dave Carey ’96 will speak about his experience as the founder and president of ROI Training in New York City; North Building, University Hall, Stafford campus, 121 University Boulevard, Fredericksburg, VA 22406; 6 p.m.; free, complimentary reception with hors d’oeuvres and refreshments after presentation; registration required at www.business.umw.edu.
Thursday, October 29 Concert, Student Recital, UMW students present a variety of vocal and instrumental works; Pollard Recital Hall, Room 304; 4 p.m.; free; (540) 654-1012.
Thursday, October 29 Exhibition Opening Reception, Contemporary Craft; Ridderhof Martin Gallery, College Avenue at Seacobeck Street; 5-7 p.m.; free; (540) 654-1013.
Thursday, October 29 – Sunday, December 6 Exhibition, Contemporary Craft; Ridderhof Martin Gallery, College Avenue at Seacobeck Street; Tuesday-Friday, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, 1-4 p.m.; free; (540) 654-1013.
Thursday, October 29 Exhibition Opening Reception, New Ceramics in the Old Dominion: A Survey of Virginia Ceramics Faculty; duPont Gallery, College Avenue and Thornton Street; 5-7 p.m.; free; (540) 654-1013.
Thursday, October 29 – Sunday, December 6 Exhibition, New Ceramics in the Old Dominion: A Survey of Virginia Ceramics Faculty; duPont Gallery, College Avenue and Thornton Street; Tuesday-Friday, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, 1-4 p.m.; free; (540) 654-1013.
Thursday, October 29 Reading, Thursday Poem Series, Poetry read by Sushma Subramanian; Combs Hall, Room 139; 5-5:30 p.m.; free; (540) 654-1545 or (540) 654-1393.
Friday, October 30 Faculty Artist Series, Henselt in Context and Beyond, by Andrew Kraus, Adjunct Instructor of Piano, showcasing works by lesser known composers like Adolph von Henselt and Leopold Godowsky with complimentary works by their more famous contemporaries; Dodd Auditorium; 7:30 p.m.; free; (540) 654-1012.
Friday, October 30 Event, Taste of Asia, features a fashion show, dance performances, and a variety of ethnic foods; Chandler Ballroom, University Center; 7 p.m.; free; [email protected] or (540) 654-1044.
Friday, October 30 Event, Nosferatu: Silent Movie F.W. Murnae, See the earliest adaption of Bram Stoker’s Dracula; Hurley Convergence Center, Digital Auditorium; 7 p.m.; Free; 540-654-1266
November
Sunday, November 1 Workshop, Growing Great Spring Flowers, Lisa Zeigler presents a workshop inspired by her new book, Cool Flowers, includes a pop-up shop; Gari Melchers Home and Studio at Belmont, 224 Washington St., Falmouth; 2 p.m.; free; (540) 654-1015.
Wednesday, November 4 Lecture, Jewish Cultural Celebration Keynote, by Rabbi Charles Feinberg, executive director of Interfaith Action for Human Rights, a non-profit that advocates for and educates religious communities about human rights issues; Lee Hall, Room 411; 7 p.m.; free; [email protected] or (540) 654-1044.
Thursday, November 5 Conference, 22nd Annual Leadership Colloquium @ UMW, featuring a keynote presentation by Jan Fox, breakout sessions and networking; Stafford Campus, 121 University Blvd., Fredericksburg; 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.; Registration is $179 before Oct. 1, $199 Oct. 1 to 31 and $219 Nov. 1 to 5; register at http://bit.ly/1VQDiXX; [email protected].
Thursday, November 5 – Sunday, November 22 Performance, Avenue Q; duPont Hall, Klein Theatre; Nov. 5-7, 12-14 and 19-21 at 8 p.m., Nov. 8, 14, 15, 21 and 22 at 2 p.m., sign-interpreted performance on Nov. 21; AfterWords post-performance discussion following the 2 p.m. performance on Nov. 8; $24 for general admission or $20 for students and senior citizens; (540) 654-1111.
Thursday, November 5 Reading, Thursday Poem Series, English 470A (Poetry Seminar) student readings; Combs Hall, Room 139; 5-5:30 p.m.; free; (540) 654-1545 or (540) 654-1393.
Friday, November 6 Concert, UMW Concert Band; Dodd Auditorium; 7:30 p.m.; free; (540) 654-1012.
Saturday, November 7 Concert, UMW Jazz Ensemble’s Jazz for Justice Concert; Dodd Auditorium; 7:30 p.m.; free; (540) 654-1012.
Monday, November 9 28th Annual James Monroe Lecture, Working toward Stability and Subordination: President James Monroe and the U.S. Army Officer Corps, by Samuel Watson, professor of history at the United States Military Academy West Point, reception to follow; Historic Dining Room at Seacobeck; 7 p.m.; free; (540) 654-1123 or [email protected].
Wednesday, November 11 Event, Cultural and Racial Intolerance. Part of a year-long series called “One Campus, One Community,” where UMW students, faculty, Fredericksburg community members and organization leaders will discuss diversity, feminism, cultural intolerance and what it means to be civil during online discussions; Lee Hall, Room 411; 6:30-9:30 p.m.; free; (540) 654-2119).
Thursday, November 12 National Security Lecture Series, Militant Islamist Ideology, by CDR Youssef Aboul-Enein, professor of Islamic Studies at the National Defense University; University of Mary Washington, Dahlgren campus, 4224 University Drive, King George, Va. 22485, University Hall, Room 110 ; 8-10 a.m.; free; (540) 663-4030.
Thursday, November 12 Concert, Student Recital, UMW students present a variety of vocal and instrumental works; Pollard Recital Hall, Room 304; 4 p.m.; free, (540) 654-1012.
Thursday, November 12 Reading, Thursday Poem Series, ENGL 302A Students reading their own work; Combs Hall, Room 139; 5-5:30 p.m.; free; (540) 654-1545 or (540) 654-1393.
Sunday, November 15 Event, 40th Anniversary Celebration, join us in marking the opening of the museum 40 years ago with 1975 admission rates and anniversary refreshments, Gari Melchers Home and Studio at Belmont, 224 Washington St., Falmouth; 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.; 75 cents for adults, 50 cents for children; (540) 654-1015.
Wednesday, November 18 Lecture, Native American Cultural Keynote, by Kevin Gover, a citizen of the Pawnee Tribe of Oklahoma and director of the Smithsonian Institution’s National Museum of the American Indian; Lee Hall, room 411; 6 p.m.; free; [email protected] or (540) 654-1044.
Thursday, November 19 Event, Book Reading by Craig Gidney, contemporary young adult and genre fiction author, his first collection, Sea, Swallow Me and Other Stories, was a finalist for the 2009 Lambda Literary Award; Combs Hall, Room 139; 5 p.m.; free; [email protected].
Thursday, November 19 Reading, Thursday Poem Series, Craig Gidney, visiting writer with signing and reception to follow; Combs Hall, Room 139; 5-6 p.m.; free; (540) 654-1545 or (540) 654-1393.
Sunday, November 22 Concert, UMW Choirs; Dodd Auditorium; 7:30 p.m.; free; (540) 654-1012.
Monday, November 23 Concert, Student Recital, UMW students present a variety of vocal and instrumental works; Pollard Recital Hall, Room 304; 4 p.m.; free; (540) 654-1012.
November 27, 2015- January 3, 2016 Event, Home for the Holidays 2015, enjoy seasonal house decorations inspired by the Melchers’ stylish hospitality; Gari Melchers Home and Studio at Belmont, 224 Washington St., Falmouth; Monday-Sunday 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., closed Wednesday; included with museum admission; (540) 654-1015.
Sunday, November 29 Tour, Woodland Hikes, by members of Central Rappahannock Chapter of Virginia Master Naturalist program; Gari Melchers Home and Studio at Belmont, 224 Washington St., Falmouth; 2 p.m.; free; (540) 654-1839.
December
Wednesday, December 2 Concert, UMW Philharmonic Fiddlestix Instrument Petting Zoo; Dodd Auditorium; 6–7:30 p.m.; free; (540) 654-1324.
Thursday, December 3 Event, Kwanzaa, join us for the activities and rituals of Kwanzaa and enjoy a feast together; Faculty/Staff Dining Room, Seacobeck Hall ; 6 p.m.; free; [email protected] or (540) 654-1044.
Thursday, December 3 – Friday, December 4 Concert, Holiday Pops: Songs of the Season, by UMW Philharmonic, with the hall “decked” for the holidays, you’ll hear some of the season’s best music, along with several outstanding guest performers; Dodd Auditorium; 7:30 p.m.; ticket prices vary; umwphilharmonic.com/tickets or (540) 654-1324.
Friday, December 4 Event, “A Monroe Christmas” Holiday Open House, join museum staff for cider and cookies and view a special exhibit about the celebration of Christmas during Monroe’s time. Enjoy seasonal music performed on the harp and on the Monroe family’s Astor pianoforte; James Monroe Museum and Memorial Library, 908 Charles St., Fredericksburg; 6 -8 p.m.; free; (540) 654-1123 or [email protected].
Saturday, December 5 Event, Deck the Halls 2015, Jan Williams demonstrates how to craft unique decorations from local evergreens and flora, participants enter a raffle to take home one of Jan’s beautiful natural decorations, includes coffee and seasonal breads; Monroe Hall, Room 116; 9:30 a.m.—Noon; $30; RSVP required at (540) 654-1043.
Wednesday, December 9 Event, Friends of Belmont Holiday Reception, enjoy holiday decorations, music, tours, refreshments and good cheer; Gari Melchers Home and Studio at Belmont, 224 Washington St., Falmouth; 6-8 p.m.; $10; for reservations, call (540) 654-1848.
Thursday, December 10 National Security Lecture Series, Insider Threat to Critical IT Systems: Current Evidence and Implications by Laura Seller, member of the Stafford County Board of Supervisors, Garrisonville District; University of Mary Washington, Dahlgren campus, 4224 University Drive, King George, Va. 22485, University Hall, Room 110; 8-10 a.m.; free; (540) 663-4030.
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