In and Around

Culpeper Star Exponent
Published: February 1, 2008

Culpeper Baptist Church Drama Ministry presents "Best Foot Forward (three-act play); free to public with donations appreciated; Culpeper Middle School Forum; 7 p.m.; Contact Ray Finefrock at 219-8827.

Bingo at Culpeper VFW Post 2524; Sperryville Pike, Culpeper; doors open at 5 p.m. and play starts at 7 p.m.; smoking and non-smoking sections; every Friday

Mike Fling at the piano; 5:30 to 9:30 p.m.; Hazel River Inn Restaurant, 195 E. Davis St.; Call 825-7148

Bingo at Orange County Moose Lodge #2198; 16706 Mountain Track Road, Orange; 7 p.m.; 672-2133

Old House Vineyards welcomes blues singer Frank Dieter; Old House Vineyards, Culpeper; 6 to 9 p.m.; no reservations necessary; 423-9511

David Goodrich; Pelham's Pub, Inn at Kelly's Ford, Remington; 6 to 10 p.m.; 399-1779; http://www.innatkellysford.com

Culpeper in Retrospective - Culpeper in Oils; Museum of Culpeper History, 803 S. Main St., Culpeper; 6 p.m.; 829-5954; director @culpepermuseum.com

Music by DJ XPLICIT - XPLICIT ENTERTAINMENT; Lord Culpeper Bar and Grill

Steve Griffin "Strata"; Migration: A Gallery, 119 5th St., SE, Charlottesville; 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.; through February 15; 434-293-2200; migrationgallery.com

Mid-Atlantic New Painting 2008 Exhibition; Ridderhof Martin Gallery, University of Mary Washington, Fredericksburg; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday; through March 1; 540-654-1013; umw.edu/umw_galleries/midatlantic_new_painting_c/.

Wayside Theatre presents "Smoke on the Mountain Homecoming"; Wayside Theatre's Royal Phoenix Theatre, 400 Kendrick Lane, Front Royal; 7:30 p.m.; through March 29; Tickets $23 to $28 for adults; Children 17 and under are $10; performances on Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday matinee performances at 2:30 p.m. No Sunday performances on Feb. 2 and March 23; 569-1776; waysidetheatre.org

Political Comedian Mark Russell Campaigns for Laughs; The Paramount, Charlottesville; 8 p.m.; $38.50, $41.50, $44.50 and $49.50; 434-979-1333; markrussell.net.

Saturday 2

Culpeper Baptist Church Drama Ministry presents "Best Foot Forward (three-act play); free to public with donations appreciated; Culpeper Middle School Forum; 7 p.m.; Contact Ray Finefrock at 219-8827.

Brandy Station Volunteer Fire Department Bingo; 19601 Church Road, Brandy Station; doors open at 5 p.m., earlybird games at 7 p.m.; food concession available; non-smoking; 825-7678

Rapidan Volunteer Fire Dept. Bingo, 5:30 p.m. doors open; 6:45 p.m., earlybird games and 7 p.m. regular games; food concession available. No smoking. 672-5744.

Mike Fling at the piano; 5:30 to 9:30 p.m.; Hazel River Inn Restaurant, 195 E. Davis St.; Call 825-7148

Craig Dodson; Pelham's Pub, Inn at Kelley's Ford, Remington; 6 to 10 p.m.; 399-1779; http://www.innatkellysford.com

Friends of the Library Bookstore; Culpeper County Library, Southgate Shopping Center; open 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Culpeper in Retrospective - Culpeper in Oils; Museum of Culpeper History, 803 S. Main St., Culpeper; 10 a.m.; 829-5954; director @culpepermuseum.com

Jefferson Ruritan Annual Groundhog Day Pancake & Sausage Supper; Jeffersonton Community Center, Routes 802 and 621 off Route 229; 5 to 7 p.m.; Adults/$6.50, children 12 and under/$3; 937-5096

Stevensburg Baptist Church's Annual Ground Hog Supper; York Road just off Route 3 about 5 miles east of Culpeper; 5 to 7 p.m.; Adults/$7, under 12/$4, under 6/free; 399-1066

D.J.P.C. plays; East Davis Street Tavern; 110 E. Davis St.; 9 p.m.; $5 cover; every week; 825-3955

DJ HazMat; Lord Culpeper Hotel, Bar and Grille, 401 South Main St., Culpeper; 829-6445

Music by DJ XPLICIT - XPLICIT ENTERTAINMENT; Lord Culpeper Bar and Grill

Steve Griffin "Strata"; Migration: A Gallery, 119 5th St., SE, Charlottesville; 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.; through February 15; 434-293-2200; migrationgallery.com

Yesterday's Country plays at Ray Stanley Benefit Dinner and Dance; Remington Lions Club; 8 p.m. to midnight; Dinner: $10 per adult, $5 for 12 and under, 3 and under free; Dance: $10 per person; 18 to party, 21 to drink; 8295987 or 270-3863

Wayside Theatre presents "smoke on the mountain homecoming"; Wayside Theatre's Royal Phoenix Theatre, 400 Kendrick Lane, Front Royal; 7:30 p.m.; through March 29; Tickets $23 to $28 for adults; Children 17 and under are $10; performances on Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday matinee performances at 2:30 p.m. No Sunday performances on Feb. 2 and March 23; 569-1776; waysidetheatre.org

Sunday 3

Culpeper Baptist Church Drama Ministry presents "Best Foot Forward (three-act play); free to public with donations appreciated; Culpeper Middle School Forum; 2 p.m.; Contact Ray Finefrock at 219-8827.

Lions Club Bingo; Lakeside Clubhouse, U.S. 522; Doors open 5 p.m., Earlybird games 6:30 p.m. and regular games 7 p.m. No Smoking.

Exhibition: J.C. Leyendecker: America's Other Illustrator; Gari Melchers Home and Studio at Belmont, 224 Washington St., Falmouth; public museum hours; $10/adults, $5/children age 5 and older; through Feb. 3; GariMelchers.org; 654-1015

Wayside Theatre presents "Smoke on the Mountain Homecoming"; Wayside Theatre's Royal Phoenix Theatre, 400 Kendrick Lane, Front Royal; 6:30 p.m.; through March 29; Tickets $23 to $28 for adults; Children 17 and under are $10; performances on Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday matinee performances at 2:30 p.m. No Sunday performances on Feb. 2 and March 23; 569-1776; waysidetheatre.org

Butch Mills (who was trapped in a trench just last August) shares his story: Culpeper United Methodist Church; all 3 morning services 8, 9:30 and 11 a.m.

Super Bowl Party - Pre Party; Lord Culpeper Bar and Grill; 5 p.m.

Monday 4

Amissville Fire and Rescue Company Bingo; Doors open 6 p.m., earlybird 6:45 p.m.

Blue Ridge Chorale rehearsals; St. Luke's Lutheran Church, Culpeper; 6:30 p.m.; Auditions for chamber choir at 5:30 p.m.

American Legion Bingo (Non Smoking), American Legion Post 330 on 229 N in Culpeper; Doors Open 5 p.m., Earlybirds 6:45 p.m., Regular games 7 p.m.

DARTS every Monday night, Molly's Irish Pub, 36 Main St., Warrenton; 8 p.m. All levels. 349-5300. mollysirishpub.com.

Friends of the Library Bookstore; Culpeper County Library; 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Artists of Windmore Evening Group; Depot, Culpeper; 7 p.m.; 825-8999

Texas Holdem Tournament; Lord Culpeper Bar and Grill; 7:30 p.m.

Foreign Film Series Presents "The Keys to the House" (in Italian); George Washington Hall, Dodd Auditorium, University of Mary Washington, Fredericksburg; 7:30 p.m.; open to public without charge; 654-1055

Tuesday 5

Culpeper Moose Lodge Bingo, Doors open 4:30 p.m., games start at 6:45 p.m., Lodge: 825-6364 or 825-4570.

Reva Volunteer Fire & Rescue Bingo, Doors open 5 p.m., Earlybird games 6:30 p.m. and regular games 7 p.m. - U.S. 29 South & Birmingham Road. 547-3747.

Friends of the Library Bookstore, Culpeper County Public Library, Southgate Shopping Center; open 4 to 6 p.m.

David Gilmore performs for Fat Tuesday; Brandon's Place (former Cameron St. Coffee House), 110 East Cameron St.; 9:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.; 829-1025

Steve Griffin "Strata"; Migration: A Gallery, 119 5th St., SE, Charlottesville; 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.; through February 15; 434-293-2200; migrationgallery.com

Wednesday 6

Culpeper County Volunteer Fire Department Bingo, Firehouse; Doors open 5 p.m., Earlybird games start at 6:30 p.m., regular games begin at 7 p.m.; non-smoking

Trirock Music presents Open Mic Nite; The Pub at the Hazel River Inn, 195 East Davis St., Culpeper; 7 to 8:30 p.m.; free admittance; every Wednesday and Thursday;

Oldies but Goodies night; Lord Culpeper Hotel, Bar and Grille, 401 South Main St., Culpeper; 829-6445

Steve Griffin "Strata"; Migration: A Gallery, 119 5th St., SE, Charlottesville; 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.; through February 15; 434-293-2200; migrationgallery.com

Families First P.E.P. presents classes for parents, caregivers of children under he age of 5; Culpeper Regional Hospital 6 to 8 p.m.; $15 (cash only) charge for textbook (required); no daycare provided; 829-1065, ext. 309 to register

Thursday 7

Friends of the Library Bookstore; Culpeper County Library; 5 to 7 p.m.

Transformation Weight Loss Sessions presents "The Keys to Transformation"; Culpeper United Methodist Church; 7 to 8:15 p.m.; Thursdays through March 6; 937-5673 or 522-8578;

Culpeper County Chess Club; Brandon's Place, 110 E. Cameron St., Culpeper; every Thursday 6:30 p.m. until closing; players of all levels welcome; 829-6606

Karaoke featuring Perry Hoisington; Pelham's Pub, Inn at Kelly's Ford, Remington; no cover; 399-1779; innatkellysford.com

Trirock Music presents Open Mic Nite; The Pub at the Hazel River Inn, 195 East Davis St., Culpeper; 7 to 8:30 p.m.; free admittance; every Wednesday and Thursday;

Steve Griffin "Strata"; Migration: A Gallery, 119 5th St., SE, Charlottesville; 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.; through February 15; 434-293-2200; migrationgallery.com

Mid-Atlantic New Painting 2008 Exhibition; Ridderhof Martin Gallery, University of Mary Washington, Fredericksburg; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday; through March 1; 540-654-1013; umw.edu/umw_galleries/midatlantic_new_painting_c/.

Wayside Theatre presents "smoke on the mountain homecoming"; Wayside Theatre's Royal Phoenix Theatre, 400 Kendrick Lane, Front Royal; 7:30 p.m.; through March 29; Tickets $23 to $28 for adults; Children 17 and under are $10; performances on Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday matinee performances at 2:30 p.m. No Sunday performances on Feb. 2 and March 23; 569-1776; waysidetheatre.org

Karaoke! Join us February 2 in Pelham's Pub at Kelly's Ford Inn, for "Absolute Hits Karaoke" featuring Perry Hoisington. No cover.

Friday 8

Bingo at Culpeper VFW Post 2524; Sperryville Pike, Culpeper; doors open at 5 p.m. and play starts at 7 p.m.; smoking and non-smoking sections; every Friday

Mike Fling at the piano; 5:30 to 9:30 p.m.; Hazel River Inn Restaurant, 195 E. Davis St.; Call 825-7148

Gospel Sing (with cover dish dinner) featuring Danny & Debbie Rider from Etlan and a variety of others; Abundant Life Christian Fellowship, Orange; 6 p.m.; bring a covered dish; a lover offering will be taken; 854-7433, 854-8572 or 672-9867

David Gilmore; Pelham's Pub, Inn at Kelly's Ford, Remington; 6 to 10 p.m.; 399-1779; http://www.innatkellysford.com

Steve Griffin "Strata"; Migration: A Gallery, 119 5th St., SE, Charlottesville; 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.; through February 15; 434-293-2200; migrationgallery.com

Mid-Atlantic New Painting 2008 Exhibition; Ridderhof Martin Gallery, University of Mary Washington, Fredericksburg; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday; through March 1; 540-654-1013; umw.edu/umw_galleries/midatlantic_new_painting_c/.

Wayside Theatre presents "smoke on the mountain homecoming"; Wayside Theatre's Royal Phoenix Theatre, 400 Kendrick Lane, Front Royal; 7:30 p.m.; through March 29; Tickets $23 to $28 for adults; Children 17 and under are $10; performances on Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday matinee performances at 2:30 p.m. No Sunday performances on Feb. 2 and March 23; 569-1776; waysidetheatre.org