April 1 - 3, 2011 |
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Hip
Hop Harry at Busch Gardens
April 2 - 3
Come out and see this loveable dancing bear as he teaches kids
about art, dance, language and music through the use of Hop Hop!
Included in park admission. |
Williamsburg Farmers Market
April 1, 10 am - 12 pm
The Market opens for the full season with 30 watermen, bakers
and producers of meat, vegetables and more! Reveille performs
from 9 - 11 am. See website. |
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The Yorktown Trolley Returns!
April 2, 10 am - 6 pm
Providing transportation throughout the village of Historic
Yorktown from the Battlefield to the Victory Center with stops in
between. Free |
The Company of Animals: Stories of Friendship
April 2, 7 pm
A storytelling concert to benefit the Heritage Humane Society.
At the Kimball Theatre. |
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The Lion in the Winter
Through April 16
Presented by the Williamsburg Players. See website for a
complete schedule. Call 757-229-0431 for additional
information. |
Watermen's Museum Opens
April 1, 10 am - 5 pm
Opening for the season! This
museum tells the story of maritime traditions of the Chesapeake Bay
by watermen. See website. |
Civil War-era Music Concert
April 3, 3 pm
Robin Welch, Chris Jacobson & Friends. Performance will be
at Grace Church in Historic Yorktown. See website or call
757-890-3508 for more information. |
The Gallery at York Hall Opens
April 1, 10 am - 4 pm
Opening weekend! This gallery showcases a revolving
exhibit of fine art in all media by local artists for display and
sale. See website or call 757-890-4490 for more info.
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April 8 - 10, 2011 |
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65th Annual Garden Symposium
April 10 - 11
Join
Colonial Williamsburg gardeners and guest experts as they give
practical tips on creating beautiful gardens that reduce maintenance
yet benefit the environment. |
Spring Break: Wake Up,
It's Spring!
April 5 - 7, 9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Springtime brings warm weather, fresh air and nature bursting
with life!
kids in
grades K-3 will discover spring “firsts” in the plant and animal
world At the Virginia
Living Museum. |
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Alexander McCall Smith
April 7, 8 pm
Alexander McCall Smith, best-selling author of The No. 1 Ladies’
Detective Agency, will lecture as part of The Patrick Hayes
Writer’s Series, sponsored by the College of W&M's Creative Writing
Program. At the Kimball Theatre. |
Wine on
Wednesdays
April 6, 6 - 8 pm
Be sure
to come out for Wine on Wednesday at Wessex Hall at the Williamsburg
Winery. This week's event benefits Dream Catchers
Therapeutic Riding Center. Cost is $15 (with $5 going to Dream
Catchers). |
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Hunt for Historic
Jamestowne's 1608 Church Resumes
April 9, 10 am - 3 pm
This
weekend, Jamestown Rediscovery archeologists will start the 18th
field season. Visitors can share in moments of new
discoveries, meet the archeologists and learn plans for 2011. |
Easter/Spring
Chocolate Fun for Children
April 10, 1 - 3 pm
This
children's chocolate camp offers 2 hrs of hands-on creative time.
Activities include creating chocolates, crafts & other holiday
goodies. For kids ages 5 - 13. At the Powhatan Secondary Clubhouse.
Cost is $20/child. 757-258-5465 |
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Ripley's Believe It or
Not! Hosts Lint Artist
April 7, 2 - 4 pm
The
award-winning artist, who has 10 pieces of her lint art in Ripley
Odditoriums worldwide, will be in Williamsburg to demonstrate her
unusual technique and to showcase several pieces of her finished
art. |
Artillery Demonstrations
April 10
The
demonstrations at Colonial National Historical Park will take place
near the Yorktown Battlefield Visitor Center at 12:15 pm, 1:15 pm,
2:15 pm and 3:15 pm and are included in park admission. Call
757-898-2410 for additional info. |
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Tuesday Evening
Seminar at the Virginia Living Museum
April 5, 6 - 7:30 pm
This month:
Spice
Secrets, Exciting tales from your kitchen cupboard. VLM
members $5, non-members $7, active VLM volunteers free. Register at
757-595-9135 or online. |
Second Sundays Festival of Art &
Music
April 10, 3 - 6 pm
The
Monthly Second Sundays Festival of Art & Music is back on Prince
George Street monthly running through December, 3 – 6 p.m. Enjoy
this free street festival with visual and performing artists. |
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April 15 - 17, 2011 |
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The Schooner Alliance
Returns!
April 15
Yorktown's 105' tall ship is back! Offers daily sails and
sunset sails from Riverwalk Landing pier (from April – October).
Advanced reservations recommended at (800) 979.3370 or online.
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Spring Plant
Sale at the Virginia Living Museum
Apr 16-17
Choose
from an incredible array of beautiful plants and many other native
trees, shrubs and perennials for a variety of gardening sites and
styles. |
Movie and Broadway Hits
April 17, 8 pm
Join us
for a jazz night at the movies and on Broadway all in the same
night! The William and Mary Jazz Ensemble will feature various hits
from of old to the present day. At the Kimball Theatre. |
2nd
Annual Run for D.O.G.
April 16
Come out
for this 5K challenge on Colonial Williamsburg's Duke of Gloucester
Street! This is a Colonial Road Runners Grand Prix event!
Click the link to view the event flyer. |
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Earth Day
Celebration at the Virginia Living Museum
April 16
The
Virginia Living Museum celebrates Earth Day with special activities
for our animals. Visit the website for complete info.
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Fee Free Days
April 16 - 24
This week, the National Park Service will waive entrance fees to
encourage Americans to visit the national parks. No fees at
Historic Jamestowne or Yorktown Battlefield. |
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April 22 - 24, 2011 |
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Historic Garden Week - Williamsburg
April 19, 10 am - 6 pm
Sponsored by the Williamsburg Garden Club. Tickets cost $30 for a
full day of touring and includes admittance into each home and
garden on the tour, the Escorted Walking Garden Tour and
transportation. See website for details. |
Easter Egg Extravaganza
April 23
With
over 10,000 eggs for the hunt, this event is one to see! Hunts will
be held at the Warhill Sports Complex and James River Community
Center. Also enjoy face painting, balloon animals, inflatable rides
and more! Bring your Easter basket and camera! |
Historic Triangle Earth Day
April 22, 12 - 2 pm
Come
down to Historic Yorktown to Celebrate Earth Day! See how local
businesses and organizations are earth friendly, learn about
environmental careers, discover how to shop green and keep your
community clean. |
Afternoon Tea
& Tour at Berkeley Plantation
April 20
Enjoy an
afternoon tea and a tour with costumed guides. Five terraces of
restored boxwood gardens offer breathtaking vistas of the James
River. Reservations: 888-466-6018. |
The
Rover by Aphra Behn
April 21 - 23, 8 pm (plus 2 pm on Sat)
It's
carnival time in 17th century Naples, where our English cavaliers
skirmish with Italien coutesans and Spanish ladies. At Phi Beta
Kappa Memorial Hall. 757-221-2674 |
National Park Service Junior Ranger Day
April 23, 9 am - 5 pm
Special
activities for children will enable them to earn Junior Ranger
patches. At Yorktown Battlefield. Free as part of National Park
Week. Call 757-898-2410 for more information. |
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Spring Plant
Sale at the Virginia Living Museum
Apr 23
Choose
from an incredible array of beautiful plants and many other native
trees, shrubs and perennials for a variety of gardening sites and
styles. |
Fee Free Days
April 16 - 24
This week, the National Park Service will waive entrance fees to
encourage Americans to visit the national parks. No fees at
Historic Jamestowne or Yorktown Battlefield. |
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April 29 - May 1,
2011 |
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Ramp
Jam at Busch Gardens
April 30 - May 1
Busch
Gardens will host “Ramp Jam,” an event from ASA Action Sports World
Tour. Guests will see the top professional skateboard, BMX and
in-line skating athletes. Included with admission. |
Pirates Invade Yorktown!
April 29 - 30
Pirates
representing seafaring life in the late 17th and 18th-centuries
invade Yorktown! Living history performances, educational
activities, encampment, and demonstrations. At Riverwalk Landing.
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W&M Spring Choral
Concert '11
April 28 - 30, 8 pm
The
William and Mary Choir, directed by James Armstrong, and the
Botetourt Chamber Singers and Women's Chorus, directed by Jamie
Bartlett, present their annual Spring Concert. At Phi Beta Kappa
Memorial Hall. |
W&M Symphony
Spring Concert '11
April 27, 8 pm
Program:
Vaughan Williamsburg Five Variants on Dives and Lazarus; Mozart
Clarinet Concerto, K.622, Movement I; Elgar Variations on an
Original Theme for orchestra ("Enigma"), Op. 36. At Phi Beta Kappa
Memorial Hall. |
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Colonial Market Fair and
Militia Muster
April 30, 9 am - 1 pm
Colonial
music, crafts, demonstrations and sales, and naval living history
demonstrations. Last Saturday of each month. At Watermen’s Museum
in Yorktown. Free. |
Schooner Alliance
Pirate Day Special
April 30
Anyone
dressed as a pirate will get half price admission for the 11 am and
2 pm sails. Sail into history onboard Yorktown’s 105’ tall ship!
Call 757-639-1233 for more information. |
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Annual
Williamsburg
Greek Festival
April 28 - May 1
Join us for an incredible community event featuring authentic Greek
food, dancing, entertainment, crafts and more!
Admission is FREE! This event is a community favorite! |
Shred-a-Thon
April 30, 8 am - 11 am
Come out
to the Williamsburg Outlet Mall for this great event! First two bags
are free -- additional bags are $5 each. Items must be bagged or in
banker boxes. For more information, call 757-221-3325. |
Colonial Williamsburg Arts & Crafts
Show
April 30 - May 1, 10 am - 5 pm
Visit
the Colonial Williamsburg Employees Spring Craft Show! Crafts
include a variety of woodworking, needlework, jewelry, florals,
textiles, painting and much more! Free. Located at the Historic
Triangle Center. Call 757-221-6352 for additional information.
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Community of Stars Fundraising
Banquet
April 28
The
Williamsburg-James City County Community Action Agency will hold its
8th annual Community of Stars fundraising banquet at Crowne Plaza
Williamsburg at Ft Magruder. Cost is $50/person, $90/couple;
$450 for a table of ten. Call Yvonne Joseph at 229-9332 for
tickets and info. |
