Good morning, Fredericksburg.

Riverside Center for the Performing Arts became nonprofit following an April 7 update at the Stafford County meeting and proposes a 90-day working group for partnership.

It will host a free concert, A Celebration of Freedom, on May 2 at 7:30 p.m. and May 3 at 3:30 p.m.

Fredericksburg City Schools reported a 71% teacher retention rate (29% turnover) on April 14, 2026, as officials discussed retention strategies, while a free concert titled A Celebration of Freedom is set for May 2 at 7:30 p.m. and May 3 at 3:30 p.m. for all ages.

UMW junior Ned Gable earned the prestigious Goldwater Scholarship for marine research; he is one of only 443 winners chosen nationwide for his fieldwork abroad — including studies in Bonaire and Panama — that supports his dedication to marine conservation.

Dementia Insights: Navigating the Journey Together

The Quest to Conquer Alzheimer’s Disease w/ Dr. George Bloom, UVA Research Updates from the Alzheimer’s Association Lego Serious Play for Alzheimer’s Connections w/ Loretta Veeney

Dementia Insights: Navigating the Journey Together

The Quest to Conquer Alzheimer’s Disease w/ Dr. George Bloom, UVA Research Updates from the Alzheimer’s Association Lego Serious Play for Alzheimer’s Connections w/ Loretta Veeney

That Arena Rock Show

7-11 p.m. — The Groove Music Hall — Tickets required — Experience high energy tribute performances of classic rock anthems from the 70s and 80s.

La Sonora Dinamita at El Pino Mexican Restaurant

9 PM — El Pino Mexican Restaurant — Limited seating available — Enjoy a vibrant dance event with La Sonora Dinamita.

Virginia Renaissance Faire

10 a.m. – 5 p.m. — Virginia Renaissance Faire — Tickets go on sale mid-March — Experience five weekends of medieval revelry and merriment.

Mother's Day 5K/10K Run

7:30 a.m. — Old Mill Park — Entry fee required — Celebrate Mother's Day with a scenic run alongside the Rappahannock River while supporting a good cause.

Sensory Friendly Morning at Ferry Farm

10 AM – 12 PM — George Washington's Ferry Farm — $6 for students, $13 for adults — Explore George Washington's boyhood home in a sensory-friendly environment designed for families with special needs.