About Fredericksburg City County, VA

Riverside Theater and Conference Facility is located in Fredericksburg, VA. As in it's name is its a restaurant and a conference center....with a twist..it's a Dinner Theater!

I enjoy looking around and reporting on interesting forms of entertainment and this is a great find.

They are currently running "Evita" the broadway show.

Show times are as follows:

Show Times

Wednesday Matinee

Arrive for dinner 11:30 - 12:00 noon
Performance begins at 1:30 PM
Performance ends at approximately 4:00 PMThursday - Saturday Evening

Thursday-Saturday Evening

Arrive for dinner 6:00 - 6:15 PM
Performance begins at 8:00 PM
Performance ends at approximately 10:30 PMSunday Matinee

Sunday Matinee

Arrive for dinner 1:00 - 1:15 PM
Performance begins at 3:00 PM
Performance ends at approximately 5:30 PM

Dinner Theater: (540) 370-4300
TOLL-FREE: (888) 999-8527
Conference Facility: (540) 370-4500
FAX: (540) 370-4304

Riverside Center
95 Riverside Parkway
Fredericksburg, VA 22406

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Life is full of events that flag certain milestones in life. These milestones come in different forms, be they job related, academic, social, emotional, or another. Significant achievements often designate what we might call a "rite of passage". A sort of coming into our own. Well, many who found themselves in Fredericksburg this past weekend, may have witnessed just such an event in the life of our City. What was the big event? The opening of Fredericksburg's very own Wegmans supermarket. But, as anyone whose been inside a Wegmans can tell you, it is anything but your father's neighborhood grocery store.

While Wegmans has some seventy stores, they're exclusively in the Northeastern U.S. Many shoppers outside of this area have never heard of Wegmans, much less stepped inside their doors. From its birthplace of Rochester, N.Y., it's stores have spread to neighboring states New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Maryland. Store features include:

1. Cheese Shop

2. Bakery

3. Coffee bar

4. Patisserie

5. Sushi Station

6. Seafood Bar (with wine & beer by the glass)

7. Burrito and Panini bar

8. Crab Cake Counter

9. Thai & Indian Buffet

10. Kosher Deli

And much more, to include the two levels of seating for diners, who would rather sit down to enjoy their food. This includes the upstairs balcony, where those who enjoy the touch of fresh air feel right at home.

For those of us who avoided the 20,000 or so shoppers who were brave enough to wade into Wegman's on opening day, there's plenty left to be had. I happened to stop in earlier today, and the shelves have been fully re-stocked, while the aisles are still quite busy. Its something new, and not your ordinary "shopping" experience. As a matter of fact, the kids I witnessed in the store, seemed to be enjoying themselves as much as their parents.

Many have chosen to call Fredericksburg home because of its location, or history, or family in the area, or for its culture, or lifestyle reasons, among others. And, availability of shopping is an important consideration for many. With Wegmans moving into the neighborhood, we're beginning to look a bit more like the "Big Time." Now, if we can just convince Trader Joe's that Fredericksburg is big enough for them too, we might be on to something!

To Continue Reading this Article, Click Here: When You Know You've Made the "Big Time"

As an old friend used to remind us, "We all going to make a little bit money, but none of us is going to get any more time." Wasting time is something none of us can afford to do (well, at least I can't). But, it seems that no matter how hard we try, it's "built into the system". In other words, it's just part of life. Many of the processes we're involved in are controlled by others. We don't control all the moving parts, the timing, the content, or, the logistics of getting to the finished product. But, what if we could find a way to make things "better, faster, cheaper", would we?

Callaborative platforms or software allows us to do just that. Collaborative management tools like videoconferencing, online chats, instant messaging, application sharing, Wikis, and many others, allow us to leverage technology to, in essence, make it easier to accomplish a task. Among other things, it provides users with access to the same material or event at the same time. In other words, simultaneous task accomplishment.

In yesterday's real estate Google Alerts I ran across the article, New Business Eliminates Real Estate Paperwork, highlighting an effort by a couple of agents in Cincinnati, Ohio, to develop software that provides those involved in reale estate transactions the capability to track negotiations and complete transactions online, and yes, that includes using electronic signatures. The software is called MLS Contracts and is currently being Beta tested by their brokerage firm.

This looks like another tool to improve our business process. It'll make the process more convenient and productive for agents and their clients. Let's hope the Beta test is without too many hiccups, and before we know it, we'll all be using MLS Contracts, or something similar

To Continue Reading this Article, Click Here: Can You Say Convenience?

Balancing a budget is one task that most public officials seldom look forward to. It requires making choices. Often, tough choices.

As reported in the weekend's Free Lance Star, Fredericksburg's recent budget proposal by the City Council indicates the real estate tax rate for the city will increase from 56 cents to 70.5 cents per $100 of value next year. If the proposal is successful, that would mean the tax on property valued at $100,000 would be $705 dollars instead of the previous rate's tax yield of $560. While that appears to be a sharp increase in what property owners will pay in real estate taxes, that's not the entire story.

Real estate tax rates normally fluctuate depending upon the variance or change in the assessed value of real estate in the county/city. What is assessed value? Simply put, it is a dollar value assigned to a property for the specific purpose of assessing or calculating taxes. In Fredericksburg's case, there was an overall decrease of 24 percent of single family residential property values. To compensate for the decrease in real estate property values and, as a result, lost revenue, the tax rate had to be increased to gain needed revenue to meet budget expenditures. In addition to meeting the budget costs, the City Council decided to "plus up" the tax rate to bring in additional revenues as well. That to the tune of $1.6 million.

That additional money may be where the Council runs into a bit of trouble. Many citizens understand the balancing act between assessed value and the real estate tax rate. However, the tax rate increase to generate new revenue seldom passes without opposition. Fortunately, citizens can voice their concerns, pro or con, at a public hearing, scheduled at City Hall, on June 9, at 7:30 PM. For those who enjoy a bit of back and forth with elected officials, you might want to mark your calendar.

To Continue Reading this Article, Click Here: Fredericksburg's Tax Man

HOW DO YOU KNOW IF YOU ARE READY TO BUY A HOME?

If you can answer yes to the following questions, chances are you are ready to purchase a home.

1. Will my job provide a steady source of income?

2. Is my income reliable?

3. Have I saved money for a down payment?

4. Have I been employed for the last 2-3 years?

5. Do I have a good record of paying my bills on time?

6. Do I have the ability to pay a mortgage plus the additional maintenance cost and utilities?

If you answered yes, it just may be the right time for you to start thinking about your situation and making a list of priorities like location and size of home. Establish a minimum requirements and a wish list. Start doing some casual research. Talk with friends and family and drive through neighborhoods to decide on the types of homes and the areas you like. Start your search for available homes on the internet.

Remember your home should fit the way you live and should offer the spaces and features that will appeal to your whole family.

Interview with a local Realtor to find the realtor that you feel comfortable working with, choose an agent who will be working for you and your best interest.

Eunice Waller, Your Fredericksburg Hometown Realtor

Prudential Simpson & Associates

"Helping Families Since 1984!"

www.FredericksburgHomeSource.com