Where: Phi Beta Kappa Memorial Hall, College of William & Mary
Cost: See website
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. See website or call 757-221-2666 for info and tickets.
When: Today until Sat, Aug 21, 2010
| 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Where: 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, please visit the website or call 800-588-4327.
When: Today until Thu, Aug 26, 2010
| 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Where: 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!
Cost: $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. See website for a complete schedule of classes through August. Reservations are required at 757-229-1000.
Where: 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.
Where: 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.
Cost: 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.
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.
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. See website for directions.
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.
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.
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!
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!
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.
When: Tue, Aug 3, 2010 until Wed, Aug 4, 2010
| 8:00 PM to 9:30 PM
Where: 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.
When: Sun, Aug 1, 2010 until Tue, Aug 31, 2010
| 9:00 AM
Where: 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.
When: Today until Sat, Jul 31, 2010
| 3:30 PM to 4:15 PM
Where: Virginia Living Museum Planetarium
Cost: $4; museum admission also required
Celebrate our nation and its heroes with this dazzling mix of music of and inspired by America: hits from Lee Greenwood, Kansas, The Beatles, Gloria Estefan, many more. Enjoy laser fireworks in the cool of the VLM Planetarium! Recommended for ages 6 and above. 3:30 p.m. daily. $4; museum admission also required. 524 J. Clyde Morris Blvd., Newport News.
MONDAYS. The Golden Horseshoe Golf Club will conduct its popular junior golf clinic this summer beginning Monday, June 21 at the Green Course. Open to girls and boys ages 6-16, the program is presented seven Monday afternoons: June 21 and 28, July 5, 12, 19 and 26 and Aug. 2. Youth ages 6-10 meet from 3:30-4:30 pm, and ages 11-16 meet from 5 - 6 pm. During the one-hour sessions, head PGA golf professional Jeff Winters and associate PGA professional Greg Lynch provide instruction on rules and etiquette of golf, fundamentals of the golf swing, use of short and long irons and woods and short game topics of pitching, chipping and putting. Registration fee includes instruction and an awards ceremony and cookout held on the last day of the clinic. For more information or to register, call Jeff Winters at 757-565-8697. Registration deadline is 5 pm June 18.
ON SELECT FRIDAYS: June 4, 11, 18, 25, July 16, 23, 30 and August 6. Put on your dancing shoes and join us for this annual concert series featuring a variety of beach music for all ages to enjoy. Bring lawn chairs and blankets for seating. Visit the website for additional information.
WEEKENDS. Join us for an all-new nighttime spectacular. See Busch Gardens come alive with dazzling lights, entertainment, culminating in park-wide fireworks. IllumiNights also features a stellar concert series. Announced peformers include the B-52s, The Fixx, Grand Funk Railroad and Creedence Clearwater Revisited. See website for updates or call 800-343-7946. Show times TBA.
When: Today until Fri, Aug 27, 2010
| 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Where: Colonial Heritage
Cost: Free
FRIDAYS (except for April 16). Head to Colonial Heritage every Friday through the end of August for this special concert series! Its free! Visit the website or call 757-645-2000 for more information.
When: Today until Sat, Sep 4, 2010
| 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Where: Riverwalk Landing
Fresh produce, meat and seafood, baked goods, specialty cut flowers, quality art, entertainment and much more await you at the Saturday morning Market Days at the River. Visit the website for additional information on performances and vendors.
When: Today until Sat, Sep 4, 2010
| 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Where: Yankee Candle Village
Cost: BBQ Dinner is $10 for adults and $5 for children
Every Saturday starting May 26, come out to Yankee Candle for a Summer Concert Series and BBQ! Presented by Sande Creek Vineyards who will be offering samples of their great wines! Mrs. Claus Bakery & Cafe will be offering a special BBQ Menu which includes a BBQ sandwich with cole slaw, potato salad and pork and beans! Check website for additional information including a complete musical line-up or call 877-616-6510.
When: Today until Mon, Sep 6, 2010
| 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Where: Virginia Living Museum
Cost: Included in museum admission, $15 adults, $12 children 3-12
Stomping, roaring robotic dinosaurs and Ice Age mammals come alive in the new exhibit from Kokoro, inventor of robotic dinosaurs. See your favorite prehistoric reptiles -- T-rex, Apatosaurus, Maiasaura, Pteranodon -- then the Ice Ages mighty mammals: sabertooth tiger, Smilodon, Baluchitherium, and more. Included in museum admission, $15 adults, $12 children 3-12. 524 J. Clyde Morris Blvd., Newport News. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily through Sept. 6.
Werowocomoco was the principal residence of Powhatan, the paramount chief of 30-some Indian tribes in Virginias coastal region at the time English colonists arrived in 1607. Recent archaeological excavations have revealed not only that the York River site was a uniquely important place during Powhatans time, but also that its role as a political and social center predated the Powhatan chiefdom. See website for additional information.
