Mel Gibson Is 'Hamlet'

Mel Gibson Is 'Hamlet'

Mel Gibson is the Danish prince whose father7s ghost pushes him to revenge regicide in "Hamlet," at the Theatre at Washington, Va. at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, May 5.

The modern version of Shakespeare's classic was directed by Franco Zefferelli and stars Glen Close as Gertrude.

. R Arts council member meeting

The Blue Ridge Arts Council, Inc. will conduct its annual membership meeting on ; Sunday, May 5 at Molden Hall in the 4-H - Center near Front Royal.

The meeting starts with a social hour at 5:30 p.m. followed by dinner and annual reports, election of officers, and entertainment.

Reservations are required; the cost is $15. Call 703-635-9909.

Windmore satire opens

Windmore Foundation for the Arts in Culpeper brings the irreverent satire of offBroadway to Culpeper May 2-4 when it presents "A Coupla White Chicks Sitting Around Talking."

Written by John Ford Noonan, the adult comedy involves the relationship of two very different vvomen, who despite their best efforts, develop a friendship based on a common thread.

Tickets fgr ^ dinner theater are $20 '■ * for^Vindmore members, $25 for nonmembers. Call 703-825-5236.

Last show before tour

In her last local performance before embarking on a national tour of clubs, Sperryville folk singer and guitarist Vicky Pratt Keating will play at the Caprice Cafe in Warrenton at 9 p.m. May 9. Call 703349-1444 for more information.

Larry Dailey atWoodsmoke

Folk singer and guitarist Larry Daily is Friday night's Woodsmoke Cafe performer.

Other acts at the Sperryville restaurant in May are Steve Key with original new folk from New York City May 10, an open jam Pickin' Party May 17, Page County Ramblers with bluegrass May 24 and Rob Devening's contemporary folk May 31.

The music starts at 8:30 p.m. and the regular menu is available. Call 987-9427.