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2 Holiday in the ‘Burg 2015

Casey Alan Shaw draws from more than thirty years of experience as a graphic artist to create pen & inks, watercolors, oils, acrylics and digital paintings. His subject matter ranges from portraits to exploring different ways to depict Fredericksburg’s iconic architecture. In addition to painting, Shaw also enjoys creating folk-art inspired designs and is an award-winning cartoonist.

Shaw holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts, with honors, from the University of North Texas and a Master of Fine Arts from Syracuse University. For almost 20 years, he worked full-time at USA Today as Creative Manager for USA Weekend Magazine where he received dozens of national awards for illustration and design, including recognition from the National Headliner Awards, the Society of Publication Designers, the Clarion Awards, the Print Regional Design Annual and American Graphic Design Awards from Graphic Design USA Magazine. He’s also helped judge national design competitions, including contests for the City & Regional Magazine Assn., the American Jewish Press Assn. and the American VFW.

Casey Alan Shaw

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Stock Your Holiday Kitchen ........................5

Make the Holidays Magic Again ...................6

Holiday Gift Guide ....................................7

Downtown Holiday Map .......................8 & 9

Gift of Local Art ......................................10

Shopping & Parking ................................10

Gifts You Don’t Wrap ...............................11

Santa’s Schedule ....................................12

Holiday Calendar ....................................13

Holiday Open Houses ..............................13

Window Wonderland ...............................14

Holiday Drinks........................................16

Holiday Potpourri ....................................17

NOVEMBER 14–DECEMBER 31

Join the fun this year as Downtown Fredericksburg’s participating merchants will be posting holiday riddles

for you and your family to solve!

Vote for your top three favorite

decorated storefronts and remember to take your

“Elfie Selfie” at each location and post it to Instagram using the

hashtag #FXBGELF and the business name

for chances to win a $100 Experience

Fredericksburg Gift Cards!

Get your entry form and all the details at VisitFred.com or at the Fredericksburg Visitor Center

1st Prize ......$1000!2nd Prize ....... $500!3rd Prize ........ $200!

Complete an entry form

and you could win

Solve the Holiday Riddles...

YOU COULD

WIN $1,000!

2015 PArtiCiPAntS25-30 ExpressoAlan Furs Inc/Bash

BoutiqueArtful Dimensions GalleryBeck’s Antiques and BooksBella Hair Benny Vitali’sBlue Shark AntiquesCapital Ale HouseCaroline Square, LLCCharlie and Grace Market

Cafe Commonwealth LightingCork & TableCourtyard by MarriottCrown JewelersDragonfly Yoga StudioDu JardinEast Coast VapersEmporioFound in FredFraser Wood ElementsFredericksburg Visitor

Center Gemstones CreationsHeatherIrish EyesJ. Brian’s TaproomJabberwocky BooksKickshaw’s Downtown

MarketLadyburg Bath and Body

ApothecaryLady LegacyLatitudes Fair TradeLearning LoftLegacyLibertyTown Arts

WorkshopLord & Lilly’sLydia’s Monogrammed

Gifts and StationeryLyra Art GalleryMade in Virginia StoreMary Washington House

Monkee’s of Fredericksburg

Mr. PostalOlde Towne ButcherPA Dutch Tea & Spice

CompanyPA Dutch Food & Candy

CompanyPeacaloo BoutiquePITAIYOPONSHOPR&R Antiques, Inc.Re-Run ShoppeRiver Rock OutfitterSkin+Touch Therapy SpaSophia Street StudiosSpencer Devon BrewingTASTE Oil Vinegar Spice The Card CellarThe Cat’s ClosetThe Rocking Horse GalleryUlman’s JewelryWhittingham

Look for riddles at

these downtown businesses and remember to

take an “Elfie Selfie”!

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HouseOpen

Join usSaturday & Sundaynovember

14 & 15

in Downtown Fredericksburg

Happy Holidays!

Shop local downtown Fredericksburg!

Stop giving the same old gift . . .• Unique Gifts• Holiday Decorations• Classes & Experiences

• Gift Certificates• Local Artists• Hostess Goodies


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CrownJewelersFredericksburg.com

200 William StreetDowntown Fredericksburg

540.373.4421

Exclusively at

Open Mon.–Fri. 9:30 a.m.–6 p.m. Sat. 9:30 a.m.–5 p.m.

As makers of handcrafted watches, bicycles, leather goods,

and journals, we believe that products should be built to last and they should be built here in

America. Shinola stands for skill at scale, the preservation of craft, the

beauty of industry.

540/371-7221

SHOP, CONSIGN, SAVE!

EVERYDAY SAVINGS

OF UP TO

75%We are now acceptingFall and Winter

Consignments

1017 Caroline StreetDowntown Fredericksburg

ReRunShoppe.comOPEN: 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Monday–Saturday

Join us for aTasting of Virginia

Let us help you with shipping...We ship UPS!

NOVEMBER 14 & 15Downtown Christmas Open House

920 Caroline St.540/371-2030 or 1-800/635-3149

Also visit us at our website: madeinva.com

Gift Items Made

in Virginia!

Unique Gifts & Gift Baskets

Our kitchens so often set the tone for the holiday season. Having ingredients and tools you love to work with and prepared foods you’re excited to put on the table can make entertaining this time of year so much more fun.

But nobody wants to spend this festive season driving from store to store for groceries when you’re already busy.

Shop for top-quality ingredients,

prepared foods and food gifts in Downtown Fredericksburg, and you can stock your kitchen at the same time you gather gifts for under the tree.

For an impressive holiday dinner party, pick up a roast, steaks, chicken or fish from Olde Towne Butcher. You can call ahead to place a special order. This shop also sells a wide variety of local products, from coffee to honey to chocolate and

more. You’ll also find a selection of craft beer and wine.

If you’re feeding a crowd with special dietary needs—or you just care about great food—check out Kickshaws Downtown Market.

This little market is packed with organic produce, butter, eggs, dairy products and many gluten-free and vegan options you won’t find anywhere else. They carry a nice selection of prepared foods, and can put together gift baskets with treats for special diets, natural beauty products or even a local goods gift pack.

Kickshaws is big on community, so stop by to sign up for one of their cooking classes, or attend one of their monthly whole-foods pot lucks. The potluck on the first weekend of December will have a holiday theme.

To really get into the spirit of holiday hospitality, consider attending one of two wine tastings at Charlie & Grace European Market Café at 1002 Sophia St.

At their Nov. 14 wine tasting, from 2-4 p.m., you can sign up for

a traditional Swedish Gingerbread class the restaurant will host on Dec. 6.

At the Dec. 5 wine tasting from 2-4 p.m., you can learn about the gourmet holiday platters Charlie & Grace can put together to help make your holiday parties really shine.

Holiday cooking is also a great opportunity to overhaul the pantry staples that help you turn out beautiful meals.

Something as simple as using great olive oils and vinegars can do wonders for your cooking. Stop into Taste Oil Vinegar Spice, where staff can help you select exactly the right varieties from their large collection to complement

Stock your holiday kitchen downtown

See Stock, see page 16

Stock your pantry with some quick, but healthy, breakfast essentials so your family can get out the door fueled and ready for shopping from Kickshaws Downtown Market.

Sweet treats are a must-have at any holiday

event, and downtown has a great selection.

Take a moment this holiday season and experience Charlie & Grace European Market Café.


CELEBRATING 26 YEARS DOWNTOWN!

TheCatsCloset.com

Providing Home & Garden Decor, The Cat’s Meow, 2016 Cat Calendars, Laurel Burch and Jim Shore

Designs, Pillows, Puzzles, Mugs and More!

819 Caroline St. Downtown

Fredericksburg, VA540/371-0404

A CAT LOVER’S EMPORIUM

Sweaters, Jackets,

Sweatshirts, Tops (sizes up to 3X), Socks and Scarves

Catnip Toys, Wand Toys,

Beds, Bowls, Kitty Kaviar and

Cat Trees

ClothingClothing For the Cat

Monday–Saturday 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Sunday 12 p.m.–5 p.m.

Open until 9 p.m. on Fri. & Sat.

starting Nov. 20

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Large Selection of Jewelry and Estate Jewelry at Reasonable

Prices

Open: Monday–Friday, 9:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m.; Saturday 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m

212 William StreetDowntown Fredericksburg

540/373-5513

JewelBoxFredericksburgVA.webs.com

Holiday Meal Ordering OnlineOn/Offsite Catering Host Private Events

EileensBakeryandCafe.com 540.372.4030

$5 OFF$5 OFF A Large Feast

Use promo code largefeast at online checkout.

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Make the holidays magic againShop Downtown Fredericksburg

When you’re making your list and checking it twice, here’s a tip to help make sure that gathering holiday gifts for your loved ones is a joyful part of your holiday season:

Source your gifts from Downtown Fredericksburg.

Here, you’ll find a community of independent shops, restaurants, galleries and other businesses selling unique gifts, from the locally made to popular national brands you won’t find anywhere else in this area.

Holiday shopping in Downtown Fredericksburg feels nothing like a hectic day at the mall. Stroll along streets lined with Federal-style buildings that are centuries old, in this business district whose role as a place of commerce goes back to before George Washington’s boyhood Christmases.

Kick off the season with an event sure to put you in a holiday mood. The annual

Children’s Tree Lighting Nov. 28 brings families from around the region together to see Fredericksburg’s Christmas tree in Hurkamp Park come to life, and to welcome Santa to the area for the season. This is a great night to bring your family downtown, enjoy a meal together and prepare for the holidays ahead.

Get a taste of the era when big-city department store windows loomed like magical scenes in the minds of children at Whittingham, where owner Bob Whittingham spends all year planning his annual holiday window and unveils it on Thanksgiving weekend.

Climb aboard a horse-drawn carriage and enjoy holiday goodies and music on one of Olde Towne Carriages’ Jingle Bell Christmas Rides, 50-minute tours that will give you a chance to enjoy holiday decorations all over downtown

Downtown is an ideal place to catch up with Santa Claus himself. Whether over breakfast at Eileen’s Bakery and Café or having portraits made in Santa’s workshop at Kitt Creative, opportunities to create and capture priceless

Here, you’ll find a community of independent shops,

restaurants, galleries and other businesses selling unique gifts,

from the locally made to popular national brands you won’t find

anywhere else in this area.

See Magic, see page 15

Strolling downtown Fredericksburg during the holiday season is a great time to consider local art. Learn more on page 10.

With amazing set details in their studio, Kitt Creative can photograph your little ones in Santa’s Workshop right here in downtown Fredericksburg.


1. Nobody needs to store large serving platters that only come out for one holiday a year. Make entertaining fun with Nora Fleming serving ware, available at Heather Boutique. These clean white pieces—from platters to soap dispensers to breadboards and more—each have a spot to affix a seasonal “mini.” Swap out these cute and colorful minis to mark the season at hand, and you’re ready for an event with style.

2.) For a gift with a positive message, peruse the large selection of Alex and Ani bracelets at Crown Jewelers. These bracelets, all made of recycled metals and recycled glass, come with cards that explain the significance of the symbols on their charms. Stack three or more for a custom look that will get noticed.

3.) Even if it’s not a white Christmas, kids of all ages will get a kick out of watching the Original Melting Snowman, available at Whittingham. Put him together and watch him melt again and again. The best part? No batteries required.

4.} For the fun-loving girls on your gift list, Simply Southern’s line of bright, preppy T-shirts is a trend that is sweeping the South right now. Available at both Bash Boutique and Lydia’s Monogrammed Gifts and Stationery, these T-shirts add style to casual outfits. Many styles have front pockets that can be monogrammed for a personalized look.

5.) Whether you’re giving this to a host or hostess at a party or shipping it to family far away, an Edwards Boneless Petite Ham from the Made in Virginia Store is always a welcome gift, with its salted, country-style flavor. Pack in more Virginia goodies with a Virginia Sampler gift basket, which includes ham, as well as Key lime pound cake, black raspberry preserves, Alpenglow Sparkling Cider, peanuts and peanut brittle.

6.) We all know how guys love their gadgets. For the outdoorsman in your life, head to River Rock Outfitters for the Buckshot Pro, a compact, lightweight device that serves as a wireless Bluetooth speaker, flashlight, strobe light, camp light and powerbank, all in one. Campers, paddlers, climbers and more will consider this a must-have device that delivers both safety and entertainment in one package.

Visit Downtown Fredericksburg for all Holiday Gifts

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City of Fredericksburg HOLIDAY ORNAMENT 2015

By local artist Christine Lush-Rodriguez

Available beginning

November 8at the

Fredericksburg Visitor Center and Heather

Act quickly the 2014 ornament

SOLD OUT!For more information

call 540/368-3040

Old World Charm with

Impeccable Service

540/372-2001 • 300 William Streetpappagallofi negifts.com

[email protected]

• Rancé Fragrances• Lampe Berger

Fragrances• Majolica Ceramics• Roman Glass Jewelry

• Italian Fine Jewelry• Cameos• Silk Ties • Silk Scarves• Bovano Sculptures

Pappagallo Fine Gifts

and Imports

UNO de 50 merges tradition and modernity to create unique and distinctive jewelry handcrafted in Spain. Every piece has a distinctive personality inspired by

a combination of traditional and original elements uniquely combined to

give it a signature look.

903 Caroline Street • 373-9243Mon. - Sat. 9:00am - 5:30pm

UlmansJewelry.com

For a gift that is truly one-of-a-kind, look to Downtown Fredericksburg’s rich community of artists.

From sculpture to paintings to pottery, photography, textiles and more, seeing Fredericksburg through the eyes of these creative individuals is a gift in itself.

One simple way to start building a collection of local keepsakes is to purchase the annual Fredericksburg commemorative holiday ornament. These limited-edition ornaments are available at the Fredericksburg Visitor Center

and Heather Boutique while supplies last. They sell for $28.50.

Each ornament is painstakingly crafted by artist Christine Lush-Rodriguez, a co-founder of the Artful Dimensions gallery on Charles Street, which features sculpture and other three-dimensional artwork.

The ceramic lamp models of downtown buildings created by Scarlett Pons of PONSHOP Studio on Caroline Street are a very special gift for someone with strong ties to Fredericksburg.

This year, Pons plans to offer limited runs of her lamp depicting St. George’s Episcopal Church, first released in 2013, and the historic Town Hall, first

Give the gift of local art

Tuesday–Saturday 11:30 a.m.–9 p.m. CLOSED Sunday and Monday

909 Caroline StreetFredericksburg, VA 22401

540-479-1291corkandtable.com

Featuring a fresh approach to modern American cuisine paired with innovative wine selections

Shop later, park longer


Steampunk fan? The downtown Fredericksburg art scene is probably more diverse that you realize. Cross everyone off your list with something special and unique they’ll cherish forever.

Are your love ones near or far? Local artist Scarlett Pons’ ceramic lamp models of downtown Fredericksburg are sure to remind them of you and the city, while also making a nice addition to any holiday mantel decorations.

See Art, see page 18

Downtown Fredericksburg has worked a little holiday magic to make your shopping easier this holiday season. From Nov. 14 through New Year’s Eve, all of the 2-hour parking places along Downtown’s streets will become 4-hour spaces. Speaking of extra shopping time, on the 5 Fridays leading up to Christmas Day, the Fredericksburg VA Main Street Inc. is encouraging downtown businesses to stay open until at least 8 p.m. These shops will display

yellow “Open Late” flags to announce they’re welcoming evening shoppers.

Where Fredericksburg Gets Engaged

GemstoneCreations.org

606 Caroline Street, Fredericksburg • 540/373-7847Open Tues.–Sat. 10 a.m.–5 p.m. • Wed. until 6:30 p.m.

Join us for our GEMSTONE SHOW

November 14th and 15th during the

Downtown Holiday Open House! All in-stock

merchandise will also be

20% OFF!

In Downtown Fredericksburg

Offering World-Class Neuhaus Belgian Chocolates and a Fine Selection of Other Delectables

817 Caroline Street • 540/899-7655FrenchmanCorner.com

Monday 11 a.m.–5 p.m. • Tuesday–Thursday 11 a.m.–6 p.m. Friday–Saturday 11 a.m.–7 p.m. • Sunday 12 p.m.–5 p.m.

Facials, Skincare, Chemical Peels, Brow Shaping, and

Ultrasonic Treatments

2217 Princess Anne St. Suite 206-1A

Fredericksburg, VA

fountainofyoufred.net

540-656-0689

By Appointment Only for Your Privacy

the gift you don’t wrap


Give the gift of downtown shopping!Can’t decide what to get those hard-to-shop-for folks on your list? Know someone who would like nothing more than to spend a day perusing Downtown’s shops, galleries and restaurants? Give them the Experience Fredericksburg Gift Card. This card is adorned with the work of local artists and is valid at more than 80 fine downtown merchants. Purchase cards online at fredericksburgmainstreet.org to customize your card with a personal message, choose from one of five designs and select any value from $10 to $500. Cards are also available for sale in denominations of $25, $50 and $100 at the Fredericksburg Visitor Center at 706 Caroline St., LibertyTown Arts Workshop at 720 Liberty St. or at the Fredericksburg VA Main Street Inc.’s office at 904 Princess Anne St.

Long after all the wrapping paper is cleaned up and the new toys and clothes are put away, the gift of an experience creates long-lasting memories. Here are several ideas for Downtown Fredericksburg gifts that won’t fit in a box:• The Timeless Ticket – No gift can compare

to the guarantee of time spent together as a family. The Timeless Ticket, available in the Fredericksburg Visitor Center, offers reduced one-time admission to the most popular attractions in the Fredericksburg region, including Kenmore, Mary Washington House, Ferry Farm and much more. You’ll receive one free student ticket (for ages 6 to 18) with every $32 adult ticket you purchase. Additional student tickets are $10 each, and Children 5 and under are free. The best part—this ticket never expires. Keep it on-hand for when you have out-of-town guests or others you want to spend a day with. Get to know your own backyard a little better.

• A custom-made suit from Aspetto – Your husband, father, son or boyfriend will feel like a million bucks when you book an appointment for him to be measured for his custom-tailored suit from Aspetto, on Caroline Street. A suit

Sometimes the best gifts come on a plate. The American fare, with French influence, at Cork and Table is one of many tasty restaurants in downtown Fredericksburg that offer gift certificates.

At Aspetto a tailored suit will make the men in your life look dashing all year long. For those with James Bond tendencies, don’t worry, you can even get it bullet proof.

See Gift, see page 18


AGorA Downtown CoFFee SHoP520 Caroline St. Fredericksburg, VA 22401 540-369-8180 agoradowntown.com

tHe CArD CellAr Collectible Store915 Caroline St. Fredericksburg, VA 22401 540-891-9549 thecardcellar.com

tHe CAtS CloSet A Cat Lover’s Emporium 819 Caroline St. Fredericksburg, VA 22401 540-371-0404 thecatscloset.com

CHArlie AnD GrACe European Market Café 1002 Sophia St. Fredericksburg, VA 22401 540-361-1002 charlieandgraceva.com

Cork AnD tABleA Fresh Approach to Modern American Cusine909 Caroline St. Fredericksburg, VA 22401 540-479-1291 corkandtable.com

Crown JewlerS 200 William St. Fredericksburg, VA 22401 540-373-4421 crownjewelersfredericksburg.com

eileen’S BAkery & CAFe Natural. Fresh. Quality Ingredients.1115 Caroline St. Fredericksburg, VA 22401 540-372-4030 eileensbakeryandcafe.com

FountAin oF you Skincare & Brow Studio 2217 Princess Anne St. Fredericksburg, VA 22401 540-656-0689 fountainofyoufred.com


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MADe in VirGiniA Store920 Caroline St. Fredericksburg, VA 22401 540-371-2030 madeinva.com

Monkee’S oF FreDeriCkSBurG You Might Need a Bigger Closet! 827 Caroline St. Fredericksburg, VA 22401 540-368-2111 fredmonkees.com

PAPPAGAllo Fine GiFtS & iMPortS Old World Charm with Impeccable Service 300 William St. Fredericksburg, VA 22401 540-388-0053 pappagallofinegifts.com

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SAlon 730 2015 Voted Best Hair Salon730 Kenmore Ave. Fredericksburg, VA 22401 540-373-6040 salon730.com

SPenCer DeVon BrewinG Your Local Craft Brew Pub 106 George St. Fredericksburg, VA 22401 540-479-8381 spencerdevonbrewing.com

ulMAn’S Jewelry 2015 Voted Best Jewelry & Watch Repair 903 Caroline St. Fredericksburg, VA 22401 540-373-9243 ulmansjewelry.com

wAter Street StuDio Art, Handmade Books, Letterpress-We’re worth the climb!915A Sophia St. Fredericksburg, VA 22401 540-907-9732 waterstreetstudio.org

FrASer wooD eleMentS Natural, Reclaimed & Recycled Wood Products 802 Caroline St. Fredericksburg, VA 22401 540-373-0853 fraserwoodelements.com

FreDeriCkSBurG ViSitor CenterVisit Fredericksburg706 Caroline St. Fredericksburg, VA 22401 540-373-1776 visitfred.com

FrenCHMAn’S CornerA Neuhaus Belgian Chocolate Exclusive Dealer817 Caroline St. Fredericksburg, VA 22401 540-899-7655 frenchmancorner.com

GeMStone CreAtionS Where Fredericksburg Gets Engaged 606 Caroline St. Fredericksburg, VA 22401 540-373-7847 gemstonecreations.org

HuCkleBerry’S Twice Loved Furniture & More 316 Forbes St. Fredericksburg, VA 22401 540-903-1421 huckleberrysfburg.com

Jewel Box Diamonds - Watches - Repair 212 William St. Fredericksburg, VA 22401 540-373-5513 jewelboxfredericksburgva.webs.com

lorD AnD lilyChristian Collectbles, Gifts, Crafts616 Caroline St. Fredericksburg, VA 22401 540-371-1333 lordlilly.com

lyDiA’S Monogrammed Gifts & Stationery 417 William St. Fredericksburg, VA 22401 540-373-7023 shoplydias.publishpath.com

re-run SHoPPeWomen’s and Children’s Consignment Shop 1017 Caroline St. Fredericksburg, VA 22401 540-371-7221 rerunshippe.com

riVer roCk outFitterVeteran-Owned Small Buisness915 Sophia St. Fredericksburg, VA 22401 540-372-8708 riverrockoutfitter.com

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NovemberNovember 14. • 11:45 a.m.–3:45 p.m.November 15 • 12:30–3:30 p.m.November 27 • 12:30–3:30 p.m.November 28 • 11:45 a.m.–3:45 p.m.

DecemberDecember 4 • 7–8:30 pmDecember 11 • 7–8:30 pmDecember 13 • 12:30–3:30pmDecember 18 • 7–8:30pmDecember 19 • 11:45 a.m.–3:45 p.m.December20, 22 & 23 • 12:30–3:30 p.m.

SoMe SAntA ClAuS FACtS• Santa Claus is also known as St. Nickolas,

Father Christmas, Grandfather Frost and Kris Kringle.

• Santa Claus was born in 270 AD. That means he is over 1,000 years old. It’s the magic of Christmas that keeps him alive and well.

• So how does Santa deliver all those presents in one night? Santa actually has almost two days to deliver the presents. How? While in one part of the world it is day, in another part of the world it is night. For example when it is 12:30PM (daytime) in New York it is 1:30AM (nighttime) in China. Santa will travel through 3 different time zones on Christmas Eve. This gives him more time to deliver presents.

• Santa will visit over 90 million homes on Christmas Eve. So to deliver all the presents how fast does his sleigh have to go?

• Santa’s sleigh travels at the speed of light. That is about 186,282.4 miles per second or 671 million miles per hour!

• Santa has 8 reindeer Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner and Blitzen.

• So what does Santa do when Christmas is over? First he takes a short vacation with Mrs. Claus at the North Pole then he gets right back to work. Preparing his good boys and girls list and his naughty girls and boys list. He also starts getting toys ready for next Christmas. So remember to always be good because you never know when Santa’s watching.

www.kidsplayandcreate.com

Santa and Mrs. Claus will be out and about on the following dates & times:


fredmap.com

Join Us Sunday, December 6th

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM Fun • Food • Door Prizes

Gift Bag for the fi rst 100 guests!

730 Kenmore Ave • Fredericksburg VA 22401540-373-6040www.Salon730.com

Salon 730

OPEN HOUSE

Save • the • Date

CHRISTMAS

Gift Cards can be purchased on our webpage

We offer a nice variety of food and beverages

including gluten-free and vegan options

Hours: Mon.–Thurs. 6–5:30Fri. 6–8:30 • Sat. 8:30–8:30

Sun.Closed (except during special events downtown)

Centered around high-

quality gourmet coffee

540-369-8180520 Caroline Street

CAlenDArHolidayAmid your shopping and

gathering of gifts, don’t forget to make time to enjoy the traditions and experiences that make the holiday season such an enduring treat. Downtown’s holiday calendar is packed with events for you to enjoy, whether you’d like to step back into Christmases past with a tour of a historic home, or watch the wonder in children’s eyes as they take in their first Fredericksburg Christmas Parade.

november 14-15The holiday shopping season

officially kicks off in Downtown Fredericksburg with tha annual Downtown Holiday Open House. The streets will be alive with music, lights, decorations and visits from Santa and holiday entertainers. Merchants will open their doors with shelves stocked with gifts, and many will offer holiday refreshments and specials. This is a great time to get ideas for the folks on

your holiday shopping list and enjoy the cheerful atmosphere.

november 28-29Shop local and shop early

on Nov. 28, when downtown businesses literally roll out the red carpet for Small Business Saturday. More than 30 retailers will open at 8 a.m. and offer special deals to early shoppers until 10 a.m. Breakfast will be available at various downtown restaurants, and the Fredericksburg Visitor Center will serve coffee and pastries to shoppers.

Come back to town Nov. 29 from 4:30 – 6 p.m. for the Children’s Tree Lighting. This annual tradition is a way to get your entire family in the Christmas spirit. With crafts for kids and the arrival of Santa himself, along with musical performances, you won’t want to miss this event, put on by the Children’s Museum of Richmond-Fredericksburg Branch, Fredericksburg Parent and Family Magazine and the City of Fredericksburg.

December 4 - 6December’s First Friday makes

a great time for a holiday date night, or an opportunity to shop for local art gifts. Restaurants, galleries and retailers

will all open their doors. This is a fun time to be Downtown. Also on this Friday night, you can attend Deutschland Downtown’s Chriskindlmart in Hurkamp Park from 5-9p.m. This is a holiday market where you can buy a Christmas tree, purchase ornaments, art, traditional German

desserts, cookies and more. This event will happen again on Dec. 12.

On Saturday, hear the Fredericksburg Community Chorus’s performance of Handel’s Messiah at 2 p.m. at

HoliDAy oPen HouSeSA highlight of the holiday season in Downtown Fredericksburg is seeing historic homes and museums decked out in their holiday

splendor. Here is a list of open houses at historic properties.

December 4James Monroe Museum

and Memorial Library – Enjoy cider and cookies and a special exhibit about Christmas during Monroe’s time. 6-8 p.m. 908 Charles Street.

Rising Sun Tavern – Hear Colonial music and tour the tavern decorated for Christmas. Cookies and spiced Tavern tea will be served. 6-8:30 p.m. 1304 Caroline St.

December 6Mary Washington House –

The gift shop will be open so that you can make purchases while you enjoy the home’s an-nual open house and candle-

light tour. 4:30-7 p.m. 1200 Charles St.

December 12-13The Historic Fredericksburg

Foundation’s 45th Annual Candlelight Tour offers the chance to tour some of Freder-icksburg’s most historic homes. This year’s tour includes four homes on Prince Edward Street and two on Amelia Street. Tickets are $25 in advance, $30 day of. The tour runs 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, with special tickets avail-able for an evening tour and cocktail party from 6 – 8 p.m. Saturday. Check hffi.org for more details.


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Fredericksburg Baptist Church on Princess Anne Street. The chorus will also perform Messiah at 7 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 6.

Saturday evening, the streets will be alive with the annual Fredericksburg Christmas Parade, which starts at 5:30p.m. This year’s theme is “Christmas Pastimes.” You’ll want to claim your seat early to see all the action. December 12-13

Don’t miss the Fredericksburg Chamber Chorale’s annual holiday concert on Saturday at

Shiloh (Old Site) Baptist Church at 801 Sophia St. at 3 p.m. and again at 7:30 p.m. This year’s theme is “12 on the Twelfth: A Musicological Journey through the Twelve Days of Christmas.” Enjoy their traditional candlelight carol sing as well as a sampling of how Christmas music has evolved over the centuries.

Sunday marks the 153rd anniversary of the Battle of Fredericksburg. Join National Park Service staff in the Sunken Road at 2 p.m. for a special remembrance of this battle, and don’t miss the Irish Brigade’s procession through town starting at noon.

memories with the Old St. Nick abound here.

Downtown Fredericksburg at the holidays is a place to get back to a simpler way of shopping, when downtowns dominated and you didn’t have to drive for hours to buy for everyone on your list.

Celebrate that return to a simpler time over a hand-dipped milkshake or flavored soda at Goolrick’s Modern Pharmacy, the nation’s longest continuously running soda fountain.

Downtown is also a magical place for holiday romance.

A proposal amid buildings decked out in holiday lights—especially after an elegant dinner at La Petite Auberge, Ristorante Renato, Bistro Bethem, The Bavarian Chef or Poppy Hill Tuscan Kitchen—is unforgettable.

So is jewelry. Ulman’s Jewelry, Gemstone Creations, Fredericksburg Jewler, Crown Jewelers and the Jewel Box have

all helped bring sparkle to many a Fredericksburg couple’s holiday.

Downtown is also a great place to gather with friends for drinks and a bite to eat. Visit the newly opened Sedona Taphouse or newly renovated Capital Ale House to find some of the biggest selections of craft beers in the area.

Make a choice to celebrate the simple things this holiday, and make your life simpler in the process.

Downtown Fredericksburg is here to help make sure the season is all magic, no fuss.

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Bring the magic of the holidays alive for your little ones with the 5th annual Breakfast with Santa at Eileen’s Bakery and Cafe. Owner Trista, seen here with her son, has all the information you need for the event up on her website - but hurry! Tickets sell out every year.

There is nothing quiet as romantic nor nostalgic as a carriage ride through downtown Fredericksburg, and during the peak of the holiday season you may find Santa or the Grinch has joined your trip!

Slip in to Ulman’s Jewelry Store to see rings like this one by Gabriel & Co. because jewelry is always a great gift for the holiday season.

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with old, stale spices. Buy yours fresh from PA Dutch Tea & Spice Co., and you’ll know you’re getting a quality product.

Sweet treats are a must-have at any holiday event, and downtown has a great selection.

At Eileen’s Bakery & Café, you’ll find an assortment of cakes, pies, cookies and pastries, along with catering services for receptions and parties. The Frenchman’s Corner on Caroline Street stocks the celebrated Neuhaus Belgian Chocolates, as well as other treats, like giant lollipops, that can make great stocking stuffers.

Add a little Fredericksburg history to your holiday table with Kenmore’s Gingerbread

Mix, developed from Mary Washington’s recipe, available in the gift shop at historic Kenmore. Serve your gingerbread with Mary Washington Blend tea, made by Martha Crimmins of Perfect to a Tea, which is available in the gift shop of Mary Washington House, along with an assortment of tea accessories.

You’ll also want to make sure your holiday spread includes great coffee. Whether you brew it at home or order a large quantity to-go, you can find lots of excellent coffee downtown, from Hyperion Espresso to 2530 Espresso to Agora Downtown.

Top it all off with a cold growler of beer from Spencer Devon Brewing or Sedona Tap House, and you’ll be ready for some memorable—and locally sourced—holiday merriment.

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Take the chill off with an Holiday Isle Cocktail at Kybecca’s this season.

Pop down to Agora Downtown Coffee Shop and enjoy your coffee spiked for an all new experience.

Take a break from your holiday schedule and slip in to Spencer Devon Brewing to enjoy a tall glass and admire the local art on the walls and in the brew room.


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released in 2014. She is also working on

a brand-new downtown lamp that will be available in time for the holidays.

There is a locally crafted gift for every category of recipient on your list. Walk into Sophia Street Studios and you’ll find the whimsical mix of black-and-white patterns and swirling colors that has become the signature design of potter Trista Chapman.

Chapman has the ability to re-imagine everything from teapots to deviled-egg dishes in a way that makes them fun and beautiful gifts to give.

Sharing space in the shop with her work are a number of other items at all kinds of price points,

from jewelry, to animal-shaped wall clocks, to the works of celebrated local potter Neal Reed, and much more. This kind of mixture of one-of-a-kind merchandise can be found at many of Fredericksburg’s galleries.

And don’t forget gifts related to the performing arts. Picker’s Supply on Caroline Street is a local music gathering spot, and a great place to look for an instrument or music lessons for children or adults on your list.

An excellent way to start getting to know whose work you like is to attend First Fridays in downtown Fredericksburg. On the first Friday evening of every month, galleries open their doors with new exhibits, serving

wine and hors d’oeuvres and bringing in crowds. Restaurants, shops and other businesses showcase exhibits of their own.

You’ll want to visit Liberty Town Arts Workshop, Art First, Brushstrokes, the Fredericksburg Center for the Creative Arts, ArtMart, Studio A & Gallery and more.

If you find a particular artist you like, remember that many artists do commission work, which could be anything from a portrait of your children, to a watercolor of a favorite family gathering spot to a mural on a wall in your home.

These are gifts guaranteed not to show up under anybody else’s Christmas tree.

Walk up the stairs of the hidden gem, Water Street Studio, on Sophia Street to find beautiful ornaments like those seen here, as well as a multitude of other treasures.

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with the perfect fit, made for his exact measurements, will last for years. Plus, Aspetto saves your individual “blueprint” of measurements, to make future orders easier.

• Fun fitness classes – Make a gift basket filled with cards from all of downtown’s fitness boutiques, including Dragonfly Yoga, PITAIYO and FLY Fitness Inspiration. Add in personal training or group classes at Bodyworks Downtown Athletic Club. Throw in a T-shirt or water bottle from Dragonfly

or some cute new leggings from PITAIYO to complete the package. Downtown is becoming a regional fitness destination, and helping someone find a new favorite fitness regimen can be a gift that keeps on giving.

• Spa Day – Pair a gift card for a massage at Skin+Touch Therapy with one for a manicure, pedicure or other treatment at Studio D’Esthetique. Wrap it all up with a holiday-scented bath bomb from Ladyburg, and she’ll feel like she’s getting the movie-star treatment.

• Artistic Inspiration – For the creative on your list, consider helping them find a new favorite hobby or artistic passion. Liberty Town Arts Workshop offers a wide variety of classes in drawing, painting, pottery and more. PONSHOP Studio offers innovative classes for children and adults in everything from ceramics to street art, mixed media, recycled arts and

skateboard graphics. Groups and individuals can paint canvases or ceramic dishes, ornaments and more at Pots & Palettes on Sophia Street. Many of the individual artists you discover downtown also teach private lessons.

• Downtown Shopping Date – Forget the stress of buying for your spouse, trying to guess how much to spend or whether this is the year to “go big.” Block off your calendar for a Saturday, book a sitter if you need one and make your gift a fun day of shopping together downtown. Start with breakfast

over Sugar Shack doughnuts or heartier fare at Mercantile. Visit Emporio, Du Jardin, The House of Milk and Honey or art galleries and talk about what would look good in your home. Pop in to Jabberwocky and Rocking Horse Gallery to have fun shopping for your kids or grandkids together. Make time to reconnect over your favorite brew at Capital Ale House or Deutschland Downtown, or have a meal with custom wine pairings at Cork & Table and you’ve given each other a gift that will surely add cheer to your holiday.

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After a long day of holiday shopping experience a relaxing meal, German-style, at Deutschland Downtown.

After the stress of the holidays why not try an Ashiatsu,or barefoot massage, from Skin+Touch Therapy. Also a great gift, this technique softens chronic tension and tight muscles. Special bars attached to the ceiling above the therapist’s head provide support, balance and safe delivery of massage to clients.

Block off your calendar for a Saturday, book a sitter if you need one and make your gift a fun day of shopping together downtown.

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