January 18-20

53rd Annual Virginia Boat Show at The Showplace in Richmond. Friday: Noon-8pm, Saturday: 10am-8pm, Sunday: 11am-5pm. Don't waste time and money shopping individual dealers or smaller shows when you can find everything you need at the VIRGINIA BOAT SHOW SUPER SALE.
Admission: Adults $6, Ages 6-16 $2, Ages 5 & under free. Parking is free. Go to our Show Office and ask for a FREE RETURN PASS so you can attend the show more than one day at no additional charge.

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January 25-27

Fredericksburg Boat Show. Friday, Jan 25: 1pm-9pm, Saturday, Jan 26: 10am-8pm, Sunday, Jan 27: 11am-5pm. The Fredericksburg Boat Show provides a full-featured experience with an unlimited array of outstanding new boats from 6 to over 60-feet, plus fun and exciting diversions for family members of all ages.

Admission: Adults $7, Children 12 & under free.

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January 25 - March 15

The Louisa Arts Center’s third gallery show, Terracotta and Textiles, is scheduled to open January 25, 2008, 7-9pm. The Center is now seeking artists to submit their work. Artwork can be dropped off by JANUARY 17TH, between 9 am and noon.  This exhibition is open to all 2-D and 3-D artists, with original work in contemporary ceramics, pottery, quilts, weavings, and fabric collage. To submit your artwork, go to the www.louisaarts.org  for entry forms.  The show runs through March 15, 2008. For information call 540-967-2200.  Gallery hours: Monday-Friday, 9am-4:30pm & select weekends.

February 2

Horton Vineyards Mardi Gras and Gumbo Celebration. Join Chef Emeril Le Horton and his fellow gumbo lovers at Horton’s Mardi Gras Celebration. Traditional Mardi Gras games and prizes. 11am – 5pm. $10/person includes glass. Info: 540-832-7440.

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February 2-3

Heart of Virginia Winter Wine Trail - 11 – 5 Sat & Sun - $10.00pp. Tour 4 wineries. Lite food along the trail. Picnics welcome. Special gift and souvenir glass for completing trail of all 5 wineries.

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February 14-17

20th Annual Richmond Boat Show at the Richmond Raceway Complex. Thursday: 2pm-8pm, Friday: 2pm-8pm, Saturday: 10am-8pm, Sunday: 11am-5pm.  For years the Richmond Boat Show has been recognized as one of the best boat shows in the Mid-Atlantic. Covering nearly 160,000 square feet in seven buildings, it attracts dealers from throughout Virginia. Boats on display from 40 dealers include runabouts, saltwater fishing boats, ski boats, pontoon boats, deck boats, jet boats, PWCs, motor yachts and bass boats. Additional exhibits include boat lifts, floating docks, marine electronics, water sports and safety equipment. Experts will be on hand to give information and answer questions about marinas, financing, insurance, boat maintenance and repair and boating safety.

Admission: Adults $7, Ages 6-16 $2, Age 5 & under free. Parking is free. Go to our Show Office and ask for a FREE RETURN PASS so you can attend the show more than one day at no additional charge.

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February 23-24

Mardi Gras at Cooper Vineyards – 11-5 Sat & Sun, $15 adv, $20 event days. Souvenir tasting glass, jambalaya, beads, King Kake. Guest winery: James River Cellars.

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