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All Month

Run for the Dream

Through May 21
Don't forget to register for the Half Marathon and/or 8k!  Races May 21 - 22.
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What's New at Opus 9
Various Times
FREE
Valet Parking on Fri & Sat Nights!  And don't forget about these special offers:
"
10 Under 10" Menu (Mon-Sat, 11 am - 2:30 pm); Recession Fighter Menu (Mon-Thu, after 4)
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Masters of the Night:
The True Story of Bats
Through May 8
Virginia Living Museum
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Harry & David Samplings
Sat. & Sun., 1- 5 pm
Different samplings each week.  Located at Williamsburg Premium Outlets.
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Werowocomoco: Seat of Power Exhibition
Through June 2011
Jamestown Settlement

 

MARCH 4 - 6, 2011

Women's History Month
March
Colonial Williamsburg celebrates the contributions of women of the 18th century with programs throughout the month. See website or call 800-HISTORY.

Anonymous 4 Concert
March 5, 8 pm
Anonymous 4 presents a program of songs from early America and medieval Spain.  At Bruton Parish Church.  Tickets are $35.  See website for complete info. 

16th Annual Mardi Gras Party
March 4, 5 pm
The tradition continues at the Corner Pocket!  Complete with beads, decorations, food & entertainment by Nathan & the Zydeco Cha Chas! $15
Dancing with the Williamsburg Stars
March 5
Williamsburg "stars" will team up with professional dancers to compete in this charitable event!  At Phi Beta Kappa Memorial Hall.  757-253-0676
W&M Symphony Winter Concert '11
March 1, 8 pm
Come out and hear a performance of pieces by Franz Liszt and Shostakovich.  At Phi Beta Kappa Memorial Hall.  See website. 
Ladies Night at Opus 9
March 5, 5 - 8:30 pm
Fabulous door prizes, special menu and more!  Reservations recommended at 757-645-4779.  See website.

Williamsburg Choral Guild Concert
March 6, 4 pm
"Experience the Joy!" Enjoy this winter concert of the Guild's 35th season!  At Williamsburg United Methodist Church.  See website.

W&M Women's Basketball
March 2, 7 pm
Vs. Hofstra.  It's the last home game of the season!  At Kaplan Arena.  See website or call 757-221-3340 for more information. 

Tuesday Evening Seminar Series
March 1, 6 pm
This month: "Molding and Casting Animal Tracks Attention to Nature Enthusiasts, teachers and Master Naturalists."  At the Virginia Living Museum. 

Wine, Wit & Wisdom
March 5, 2 pm
This week:  "The Art of Choosing" - Riesling, Viognier, Pinot Grigio.  At the Williamsburg Lodge.  See website or call 757-229-1000 for information. 

Colonial Williamsburg
Homeschoolers Experience

Through March 5
On-site available through March 5 - DVDs, books & resources available year-round.

Homeschool Programs
February 26 - March 5
At Jamestown Settlement and Yorktown Victory center.  Visit the website or call 757-253-4939 for complete information.

MARCH 11 - 13, 2011

Pints, Pairings & Poisoned Dwarf
March 11, 7 pm
Enjoy the Celtic sounds of this regional favorite band at the Williamsburg Lodge while enjoying a 4-course dinner served with a selection of ales.  800-447-9679

Williamsburg Farmers Market
March 12, 8:30 am - 12:30 pm
Shop with over 25 watermen, bakers and producers of meat, seafood, vegetables, cheeses and more.  On Merchants Square.  See website for details.

Costume Accessories: Head to Toe
March 13 - 16
Colonial Williamsburg presents this symposium on the subject of costume accessories - complimenting the DeWitt Wallace Museum's exhibit "Fashion Accessories from Head to Toe." See website.

Bats Alive with Bob Mies!
March 12 - 13
Learn about bats from around the world up-close and personal with TV personality and conservation biologist, Bob Mies!  At the Virginia Living Museum.  See website for complete information. 

When Irish Eyes are Smiling
March 12, 7:30 pm

Come celebrate St. Patrick's Day with an evening of Irish music featuring Irish singers, dancers and musicians!  At the Kimball Theatre.  See website. 

Art History Lecture Series
March 7, 7:30 pm
"Illustrators and Photographers of the Civil War with Jeffrey Allison."  Presented by This Century Art Gallery & the VMFA.  At the Williamsburg Regional Library Theatre. 

Family Fun Night
March 12, 6:30 - 9:30 pm
Break out of the winter blahs for an evening of fun at the James City County//Williamsburg Community Center.  See website or call 757-259-4200 for info.

Star Parties/Laser Lights
March 12, 7:30 pm
Free observing begins at sunset.  Laser Beatles begins at 8:30 in the Planetarium - followed by a hard rock show at 10 pm and Pink Floyd at 11:30 pm.  All shows $6.
MARCH 18 - 20, 2011

Military Through the Ages
March 19 - 20
Hundreds of re-enactors present centuries of military history in one weekend.  At Jamestown Settlement.  See website for information. 

Pass Member Preview Day
March 19
If you you're a pass member at Busch Gardens, come out this weekend and get a sneak peek at what's new for 2011!  Picnic lunch available.  See website.

Wine Dinner at the Trellis
March 16, 6 pm
An outstanding evening of food and wines with chefs Marcel Desaulniers and David Everett and wine guru Dennis Cakebread. 

The CANS Film Festival
March 19, 7 - 9 pm
An evening of short student-made films.  Presented by William & Mary's Tribe Productions.  At the Kimball Theatre. 

Junoon: The Silk Road Sufi Concert
March 18, 8 pm

World-renowned musician and founder of the band Junoon, Salman Ahmad leads his band in a blend of Western hard rock with Sufi gawwali and Sindhi and Punjabi folk music.  At the Kimball Theatre. 

Costume Accessories: Head to Toe
March 13 - 16
Colonial Williamsburg presents this symposium on the subject of costume accessories - complimenting the DeWitt Wallace Museum's exhibit "Fashion Accessories from Head to Toe." See website.
MARCH 25 - 31, 2011

Busch Gardens Opens for the Season!
March 26
Busch Gardens is back for another great year of thrills and exciting events!  See website for complete park information. 

Riverwalk Restaurant Dinner Series
March 25, 6:30 pm
"Cooking with Wine Dinner."  Each course will feature wine as one of the main ingredients!  Tickets on sale now.  757-875-1522
An Evening of Dance
March 24 - 26
A concert of original works choreographed and performed by Orchesis Dance Company.  At Phi Beta Kappa Memorial Hall.

The Lion in Winter
March 24 - April 16
Presented by the Williamsburg Players.  Tickets on sale March 7.  See website or call 757-229-0431 for details.

Glass Music Festival
March 25 - 26
Presented by Glass Music Instruments.  Festival includes performances as well as a workshop.  At the DeWitt Wallace Museum of Decorative Arts and Bruton Parish Church.
Masterworks Subscription Concert #3
March 21 - 22, 8 pm
Presented by the Williamsburg Symphonia.  Selections include pieces by Bizet, Mozart, Ravel and Tchaikovsky.  At the Kimball Theatre.  See website for details.
4th Annual New Quarter Park
Cabin Fever Sunday
March 27, 1 - 3 pm
Will feature exhibits for outdoor-oriented recreation, health, environmental clubs and more.  Call 757-890-5740 for info.  

W&M Improvisational Theatre
March 25, 7 pm
Never-before-seen comedy sparked by suggestions from the audience.  At the Kimball Theatre.  Adults $10; students $5.  See website or call 800-HISTORY. 

The Art and Mysteries of Brewing
March 27, 10 am - 3:45 pm
Program demonstrating the process of brewing beer as it was practiced in the 18th Century.  At the Governor's Palace.   

From Gershwin to Garland
March 29 - 30, 7:30 pm
Award winning pianist and storyteller Richard Glazier takes you on musical tour of the 20th century.  At the Kimball Theatre. 

Wine Dinner at the Trellis
March 20, 6 pm
"Only the Very Best - The Wines of Sonoma-Cutrer Vineyards."  Cost is $85/person.  See website for info. 

The Williamsburg Symphonia League Presents Akemi Takayama
March 31, 7:30 pm
A Piano Duo Recital at the Williamsburg Regional Library Theatre. 

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