Maestro’s Third Season – An Interview with Kevin Bartram Editor’s Note: On October 20, the Fredericksburg Symphony Orchestra will kick-off its third season at Life Point Auditorium in Central Park. The man with the baton is Kevin Bartram. An accomplished musician in his own right, former college professor, and now a teacher at James Monroe […]
THE GOLEM OF BROOKLYN
Written by Adam Mansbach Published by One World (September 26, 2023), Paperback – $18 Paperback edition Kindle Edition Reviewed by William Glover FREELANCE WRITER What if, using tradition, faith, magic, and stolen art clay, you could create a superhero to vanquish your oppressors? A sentient giant, who could crush those who hate and torment you? […]
Local Government Meetings
Fredericksburg Oct. 9 – Monday – Columbus Day Oct. 9 – Monday – Economic Development Authority – 8:30 am – Executive Plaza, Third Floor – Agenda Oct. 9 – Monday – Architectural Review Board – 7:00 pm – Agenda Oct. 9 – Monday – Fredericksburg City School Board – 7:30 pm – Read More Oct. 10 – Tuesday […]
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October 8, 2023
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Fall Festivals and Events
by Caroline Murray Editor’s Note: The following originally appeared in Fredericksburg Parent & Family. Pumpkin Patches Belvedere Plantation Sept 16 – Nov 4, Thursdays and Fridays 10 am – 2 pm, Friday Evening 6 – 10 pm, Saturday 10 am – 10 pm, Sunday 10 am – 6 pm This working farm celebrates the fall […]
Special Docket Brings Hope – and Smiles
Judge William E. Glover does not often have reason to smile in his Spotsylvania Circuit courtroom. His docket is generally filled with heinous crimes and tales of heartbreak that would make one wonder why he did not take Plato’s advice and: “Refrain therefore awhile from setting yourself up as judge of the highest matters.” On […]
McCarthy Is Out: Will It Affect Local Elections?
Floating straw looks like a lifeboat to a drowning man. Is McCarthy’s ouster a sign of Republican dysfunction… or Democratic desperation?