Williamsburg

A Sampling of Events in Williamsburg, Virginia

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2010 Calendar of Events

 

Through Aug 26, 2010 
8:00 AM to 1:00 PM
High Street
THURSDAYS. The Farmers Market at High Street is where the locals go for the freshest produce, much of it grown right here in Virginia. You can support Virginia farmers, artists and craftspeople while taking home healthy, nutritious vegetables and fruit - along with some great sauces, crafts and much more! Every Thursday from June 3rd through August 26th - Rain or Shine!
Through Aug 28, 2010 
2:00 PM
Williamsburg Lodge - Chesapeake Room
$30, plus tax and gratuity (unless otherwise noted)
Our curriculum will cover a wide range of topics, some of them about wine and cheese. Our tenured professors for the course are Executive Chef Rhys Lewis and Sommelier Charles Birr. Their entertaining anecdotes pair perfectly with the flavors and tastes of the wines, cheeses, and chocolates.  Reservations are required at 757-229-1000.
Through Sat, Aug 21, 2010
 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Presidents Park
Cost: $5/person
Its "Ten Great Evenings Under the Stars!" Food and beverages will be available for purchase on site. Cost for admission to the concerts is $5/person, $10/family, $25/person for a summer pass or $50/family for a summer pass. The summer pass will get you into all 10 concerts. For more information, call 800-588-4327.
Through Sun, Aug 1, 2010 
8:00 PM
Phi Beta Kappa Memorial Hall, College of William & Mary
Winner of multiple Tony Awards on Broadway as well as three Academy Awards for the film version, this story of Sir Thomas Mores opposition to the marriage of Henry VIII to Anne Boleyn finds a perfect home at the Virginia Shakespeare Festival. Both comic at times and highly dramatic, this fascinating story of one mans unflinching honor is both an uplifting evening and an acting tour de force. John Ammerman, who has starred in previous VSF productions of Macbeth, Illyria, and The Complete History of America Abridged returns in the title role. call 757-221-2666 for info and tickets.
Today 
6:00 PM
 Lake Matoaka Amphitheatre
Cost: $7 for adults; kids 12 and under free
This week: Borderline Crazy! All concerts go rain or shine. Food and drinks are available for purchase. Kids activity area includes face painting, balloon artists and more. Lake Matoaka is located on the W&M campus.
Free Concert in the Courtyard 
Today 
6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Courtyard Exchange at High Street
Cost: Free
Cold drinks and hot music at the Courtyard Exchange at High Street this Friday, July 30th!
Today 
6:30 PM to 8:30 PM
High Street Shopping Village
Cost: FREE ADMISSION
SEE HOLLY HUNT AND HOT HOUSE LIVE
Today 
7:00 PM
Kimball Theater
Cost: $20
Featuring the musical talents of George Walsh and Robbin Thompson, this show will raise money for the Angels of Mercy, a medical clinic serving locals with no insurance and those who lack the funding for medical attention.
 
Sat, Jul 31, 2010 
8:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Merchants Square (402 W Duke of Gloucester St, Williamsburg, VA 23185)
Cost: Free
Fruit, seafood, cut flowers, cheese, honey, soaps and herbs are among the many items available from over 30 vendors. William & Mary Executive Chef Denis Callinan will demonstrate at the Chefs Tent. Narissa Bond will play from 9:00 to 11:00. The Master Gardeners will be at their tent during the morning exhibiting therapeutic gardening techniques.
Sat, Jul 31, 2010 
3:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Kimball Theatre
Donations will be taken at the dorr. Tickets required for admission, but are fr4ee of charge.
Explore the enduring bond betweeen animals and people in an afternoon of stories and song for all ages. Animal-lovers and story-lovers alike will enjoy this concert with all proceeds going to the HHS for the care of unwanted dogs, cats, and other animals that not only need a home but also a friend. Join us in the premiere concert of the Stories That Make a Difference Benefit Concert Series presented by a group of storytellers dedicated to making a difference in the Hampton Roads community. It will be an afternoon of laughter, sharing, woofing, and meowing to ensure a great time for all.
 Sat, Jul 31, 2010 
7:00 PM
Sully's Tavern, 214 Maple Street
Come see Dick White perform live at Sully's Tavern.
Sat, Jul 31, 2010 until Sat, Aug 28, 2010
 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Williamsburg Outlet Mall
Cost: FREE ADMISSION
SATURDAYS. The Indoor Street Festival Visit crafters, artists, bead makers and many more.
 
Movies on Prince George Street
Sun, Aug 1, 2010 
7:30 PM
Prince George Street (Merchants Square)
Cost: FREE ADMISSION
We are excited to be bringing you another entire summers worth of FREE movies - outside on Prince George St., on Sunday nights at sunset or a little after. Weve got a great lineup of films - with choices for young and old alike. We all look forward to another great summer of movies and we hope you will join us! Dont forget to bring a blanket or lawn chair! This week: African Queen!
Sun, Aug 1, 2010 until Tue, Aug 31, 2010 
9:00 AM
Jamestown Settlement and Yorktown Victory Center
Cost: Admission
Games, storytelling and other diversions of 17th- and 18th-century Virginia are shown through hands-on activities and interpretive programs. Visitors can play corncob darts, ninepins, quoits, mancala and nine-mens morris.
Tue, Aug 3, 2010 
10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
 Merchants Square (402 W Duke of Gloucester St, Williamsburg, VA 23185)
Cost: Free
Local painters Betty Babb and Apryl Altman will share the Artist Tent at the Williamsburg Farmers Market on August 3. Farmers and bakers will sell peanuts, prepared foods, fresh produce, berries and other fruit.
 
Tue, Aug 3, 2010 
6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
Virginia Living Museum
Cost: $5 for VLM members, $7 non-members
Below the surface of Virginia lies an amazing variety of mineral resources. This hands-on adult workshop at the VLM uses simple field and lab techniques to identify native rocks and minerals, their properties and some commercial uses. 6-7:30 p.m. Call 757-595-9135 to register. 524 J. Clyde Morris Blvd., Newport News.
Tue, Aug 3, 2010 until Wed, Aug 4, 2010 
8:00 PM to 9:30 PM
Kimball Theatre
Cost: Adults $10, Seniors/Students $8
Traveling Players Teen Ensemble performs Loves Labours Lost in which King Ferdinand and his three friends have sworn not to speak to women, so that they may devote all of their attention to their studies. But, when the Princess of France and her three beautiful companions arrive in the kingdom for an extended visit, the friends begin to regret their oath. Can the young men pursue their loves without violating their vow? And will the women respect them if they do? Fake Russians, fantastical Spaniards, thwarted lovers, and glorious word play populate one of Shakespeares most dazzling comedies.
Sun, Aug 8, 2010 
7:30 PM
Prince George Street (Merchants Square)
Cost: FREE ADMISSION
We are excited to be bringing you another entire summers worth of FREE movies - outside on Prince George St., on Sunday nights at sunset or a little after. Weve got a great lineup of films - with choices for young and old alike. We all look forward to another great summer of movies and we hope you will join us! Dont forget to bring a blanket or lawn chair! This week: Dirty Dancing!
Mon, Aug 9, 2010 until Thu, Aug 12, 2010 
1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Powhatan Secondary Clubhouse
Cost: $100/participant
Activities are designed with fun, team dynamics and CHOCOLATE in mind!
Fri, Aug 13, 2010 
5:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Williamsburg National Golf Course
Cost: $12 for Members; $15 for non-members
On August 13th, come out to the Williamsburg National for a Pig Pickin with live music and more!
 Fri, Aug 13, 2010 
6:00 PM
Lake Matoaka Amphitheatre
Cost: $7 for adults; kids 12 and under free
This week: The Rhondels! All concerts go rain or shine. Food and drinks are available for purchase. Kids activity area includes face painting, balloon artists and more. Lake Matoaka is located on the W&M campus. See website for directions.
Fri, Aug 13, 2010 
9:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Kimball Theatre
Cost: All Seats $20
Ross Milam, a native Memphian and Hampton Roads local artist, will be in a one-man concert and benefit to ask for donations of school supplies for childrens homes. Ross Milam has been involved in the public school system in Virginia since 1999 and has always had a passion for mentoring, educating, and inspiring youth with the gift of music. The concert will consist of popular jazz, big band, show tunes, and some pop classics- a show for the entire family to enjoy.
 
Sat, Aug 14, 2010 
7:30 PM to 12:15 AM
Virginia Living Museum
Cost: $6 for each show
Free observing begins at sunset in the VLM observatory. The planetarium program "Virginia Skies" is at 7:30 p.m. Then, our laser light concerts in the planetarium: Laser Magic (family) at 8:30, Laser X (hard rock) at 10, and "Pink Floyds The Wall" at 11:30. All shows $6 each.