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CRRL Presents: Bob Gramann Sings Songs, Writes Music, and Builds Guitars
LibraryPoint Blog, Samantha Thomason, Arts Blog, CRRL Presents, Music
07/12/2010 - 11:34am

This interview airs beginning July 14.
Bob Gramann has many interests, but music, both writing and performing, is certainly at the forefront. Share his love for music and learn about the art of guitar building when he meets with Debby Klein on CRRL Presents.

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The Atrium Gallery: Brandon Newton
LibraryPoint Blog, Samantha Thomason, Arts Blog, Exhibits, Arts and Artists
07/21/2010 - 5:35pm

See paintings by Brandon Newton in the Headquarters Atrium Gallery through the end of July.

Brandon is a member of both Art First Gallery and LibertyTown Arts Workshop, and he has his own gallery at 620 Caroline Street in downtown Fredericksburg.

Visit his web site for more information:
www.brandonnewtonart.com

 

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The Rappahannock Film Club Presents . . . A Tale of Two Cities
Christie Hoerneman, Classic Films, films, LibraryPoint Blog, Rappahannock Film Club, Arts Blog
06/29/2010 - 8:58am

Come join the Rappahannock Film Club and the Central Rappahannock Regional Library's presentation of David O. Selznick's 1935 classic A Tale of Two Cities at the Headquarters Library on Thursday, July 1st at 7:00 pm.
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Sun and Sand Film Series: Beach Blanket Bingo
1960s, Beach, Christie Hoerneman, films, Headquarters Film Series, LibraryPoint Blog, Arts Blog
06/25/2010 - 3:26pm

Come join the Central Rappahannock Regional Library as we present Beach Blanket Bingo, the first film in the Sun and Sand film Series at the Headquarters Library on Saturday, June 26th at 2:00 pm.
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The Atrium Gallery: Hsi-Mei Yates and Students
LibraryPoint Blog, Samantha Thomason, Arts Blog, Exhibits, Arts and Artists
06/22/2010 - 1:07pm

Paintings by Hsi-Mei Yates and her students are on display in the Headquarters Atrium Gallery through June.

Hsi-Mei lives in Stafford and has a studio at LibertyTown Arts Workshop.

Visit her web site to find out more:

www.hsi-meichinesewatercolor.com/
 

Blue Chain (Crabs)

Hsi-Mei Yates - "Blue Chain (Crabs)"
Watercolor
$500

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2010 Music on the Steps Starts June 7
LibraryPoint Blog, Samantha Thomason, Arts Blog, Music
06/07/2010 - 12:22pm

Music on the Steps, CRRL's popular summer concert series, starts on Monday, June 7, with Blues woman Ann Rabson.

All Music on the Steps concerts are held on Mondays at 7pm, on the steps of the Headquarters Library in downtown Fredericksburg. The Free Lance-Star recently published an article on the series.

Other performers include:
June 14 - Laurie Rose Griffith and Pete Mealy
June 21 - Dixie Power Trio
June 28- Trent Wagler & the Steel Wheels
July 12 - The Company Store Band
July 19 - Homegrown String Band

Find out more about Music on the Steps and this year's performers.

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The Rappahannock Film Club Presents . . . The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari
Christie Hoerneman, foreign films, German films, LibraryPoint Blog, Rappahannock Film Club, Silent films, Arts Blog
06/04/2010 - 10:38am

Come join the Rappahannock Film Club and the Central Rappahannock Regional Library as we present the silent film The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari at the Headquarter's Library on Saturday, June 5th at 2:00 pm.
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An Italian Master Film Series: 8 1/2
Christie Hoerneman, films, foreign films, Headquarters Film Series, Italian films, LibraryPoint Blog, Arts Blog
05/22/2010 - 9:09am

Come join the Central Rappahannock Regional Library as we present 8 1/2, the final film in the An Italian Master: Federico Fellini Film Series at the Headquarters Library on Monday, May 24th at 7:00 pm.
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The Atrium Gallery: Joan Limbrick
LibraryPoint Blog, Samantha Thomason, Arts Blog, Exhibits, Arts and Artists
06/22/2010 - 12:05pm

Paintings by Joan Limbrick are on display in the Headquarters Atrium Gallery through May.

Joan lives in Fredericksburg and has a studio at LibertyTown Arts Workshop.

Visit her web site to find out more: www.joanlimbrick.com

 

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Goodbye, Georgy Girl
Actors and actresses, LibraryPoint Blog, Virginia Johnson, Arts Blog, Arts and Artists, Drama
05/06/2010 - 2:11pm

Before there was Bridget Jones or Ugly Betty, there was Georgy Parkin. Quirky, plain, sweet and somewhat plump, this well-meaning girl from the wrong social circles looked for love in swinging '60s London.

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