April 2010 Archives

Come enjoy Pedal The Parkway on Saturday, May 1st from 8 am to 1 pm along the Colonial Parkway, rain or shine! The parkway will be closed to vehicles during this time, so it is a perfect event for the entire family. Start at the Newport Ave. entrance. Parking is available in the lot on the corner of Newport Ave. and Naussau Street. Free bike helmets will be passed out to kids who participate in the bicycle skills rodeo!  This event kicks off Bike Month in May. Everyone is encouraged to bike around Williamsburg as much as you can and enjoy the scenery. Not only is it good for you, but is good for the environment as well.

I have enjoyed so many of these over the years. You won't want to miss the College of William and Mary Spring Concert held at Phi Beta Kappa Memorial Hall on campus. Performances are at 8 pm on Thursday, April 29th or Saturday May 1st and tickets cost between $3 and $9. Call 757-221-2674 for more information.

This event is one of my fondest memories of spring time in Williamsburg. For over 45 years the Junior Women's Club of Williamsburg has organized an annual art show to benefit numerous local charities. Held throughout Merchants Square, there will be over 160 artists and craftsman displaying works. I remember when this Sunday finally rolled around, I couldn't wait for church to be over so my family and I could walk down the street from Bruton Parish and begin to take in all that was on display for this event. You won't want to miss this! This year it will be held on Sunday, April 25th from 10 am to 5 pm.

Come enjoy the eighteenth century play series. See "Polly Honeycombe" showing Thursday evening at the Kimball Theatre. Presented by the American Company of Comedians who use elaborate costumes and wigs in the style and charm of the old colonial playhouse. Tickets for adults are $12 and children under six are $6.

If you are a fan of the College of William and Mary, then this day is for you! The coronation of King William and Queen Mary happened on April 11, 1689. Four years later they chartered the college named after them, The College of William and Mary. In celebration of that blessed day, a new tradition has been started, hailed as Coronation Day at William and Mary. On Monday, April 12th, please pull out all your W&M paraphernalia, from your hats and t-shirts to pins and flags, and proudly wear them about town! Please join in on the fun and festivities and celebrate this wonderful school which is such an important part of Williamsburg, Virginia.

Spring in Colonial Williamsburg is a beautiful time. The gardens are spectacular in every way, from their design down to the choice of plants. For anyone wishing to create beautiful gardens such as the ones in the historic area, the Garden Symposium is for you. Starting Sunday, April 11th through Monday, April 12th beginning at 7:30 am you can participate in learning about how these gardens are created. The focus will be on design concepts, gardening techniques, and plant selections that are time hardy. The ideas presented can easily be adapted to the modern home garden. For more information, please call 1-800-HISTORY.