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Arts Month - All Month
For Arts Month Events Happening ALL MONTH, scroll to the bottom of this email! 
Ongoing Events

Williamsburg Farmers Market
Saturdays, 8 am - 12 pm
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Yorktown Market Days
Saturdays, 8 am - 12 pm
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Amazing Butterflies
Through September 5
LAST WEEKEND
Virginia Living Museum
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Harry & David Samplings
Sat - Sun, 12 - 5 pm
Williamsburg Premium Outlets
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Opus 9 Offerings
Various Times
Don't miss our award-winning Sunday Brunch (11 am - 2:30 pm); 10 Under 10 Menu (Mon-Sat, 11am-2:30pm); Recession Fighter Menu (Sun-Thu, after 4).

Arts Month: September 1 - 4 Only

Neil Sedaka at Busch Gardens
September 3 - 4, 7 pm
Come out and see Neil Sedaka in concert this Labor Day weekend!  Included in park admission.  At the Royal Palace Theatre.  See website for more info. 

Virginia Symphony Concert - Yorktown Victory Center
September 3, 6 - 9:30 pm
Pack a picnic supper, bring a lawn chair and enjoy this performance under a canopy of stars!  Free.  757-890-4490

Virginia Symphony at Lake Matoaka
September 1, 7:30 pm
Enjoy this family-friendly light classical and pops works.  Free admission.  Lake Matoaka Amphitheatre is located at W&M.

Artful Travels with Your Pet
September 3, 12 - 6 pm
Presented by the Nautical Dog in New Town.  Get a painting or drawing of your pet!  10% of proceeds go to the Heritage Humane Society.
Film: Hesher at the Kimball Theatre
September 1
Grand Jury Prize nominee at the Sundance Film Festival.  See website for showtimes and complete info. 
Film: The Tree of Life at the Kimball Theatre
September 2 - 9
Winner of the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival.  See website for showtimes and complete info. 

Linda Miller Demonstration
September 4, 1 - 4 pm
Botanical artist, Linda Miller will demonstrate botanical art at the Gallery at York Hall.  757-890-4490

Discover Teas Arts Month Book Signings
September 2 - 3
Meet Greg Lilly on Friday from 3 - 6 pm and John Bray on Saturday from 12 - 3 pm.  Call 757-847-5190 for more info.

Other Events: September 1 - 4

Labor Day Sidewalk Sale
September 2 - 5
Don't miss out on these extra savings (on top of our already great deals).  At Williamsburg Premium Outlets.  See website for complete info.   

Patriot Golf Day at Colonial Williamsburg
September 2 - 5
At the Golden Horseshoe Golf Club.  Offering special deals for active duty or retired duty military.  See website.

"The Hurricane of Independence" Lecture
September 1, 5:30 pm
Historian and author, Tony Williams discusses his first book.  At the DeWitt Wallace Decorative Arts Museum.
La Tienda - The Best of Spain Wine Tasting
September 3, 1 - 4 pm
Join Jason Durso from Roanoke Valley Wine Company for an afternoon of samplings.  757-259-1925. 

Movies on Prince George Street
Sundays, Dusk
Don't miss out -- it's the last week! This Sunday, head over to Prince George Street.  This week: Sherlock Holmes!

 

Arts Month: September 5 - 11 Only

Bark in the Park Art Show and Sale
September 10, 2011, 9 am - 5 pm
 
At Chickahominy Riverfront Park.  Presented by Heritage Humane Society.

In Memory Still: A Kiowa Legacy in Art
September 10 - November 13
American Indian Artists.  At the Muscarelle Museum of Art.  See website.

Rhythms on the Riverwalk 
September 9, 6:30 - 9:30 
This week: the Super Jazz Band featuring Conni Mann.  Free

The Deloreans Concert at Lake Matoaka
September 10, 7 - 11 pm
"America's Favorite 80s Show Band."  80s attire is encouraged.
Lecture: Women Who Shaped Italian History & Art by Michele Spike
September 6, 6 pm
Muscarelle Museum of Art. 757-221-2710
Second Sundays on Prince George Street
September 11, 3 - 6 pm
Fun, eclectic gathering of musicians and artists (paintings, pottery &more).
Artist Caesar Monturano Signing
September 10, 10 am - 3 pm
Will be signing his giclee prints.  At Williamsburg at Home on Merchants Square.
Film: The Princess Bride at the Kimball Theatre
September 9 (late show)
Don't miss this tongue-in-cheek, romantic fairy tale on the big screen!   
Polly Nunn Open Studio
September 10 (10 am - 4 pm) & 11 (12 - 4 pm)
Artist Polly Nunn is known for her flower paintings.  757-220-4945
Film: Buck at the Kimball Theatre
September 9 - 14
Moving documentary about real life horse whisperer Buck Brannanman.
Tim Seaman Concert & Demonstration
September 11, 1 - 4 pm
Free concert and demo at the Gallery at York Hall. 757-890-4490
Discover Teas Arts Month Book Signings
September 9, 3 - 6 pm
Meet David George Ball (A Marked Heart, Memoir). 757-847-5190
Film: The Tree of Life at the Kimball Theatre
September 2 - 9
Winner of the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival.  See website.
 

Other Events: September 5 - 11

Homeschool Programs
September 10 - 25
At Jamestown Settlement and Yorktown Victory Center.  See website for info or call 757-253-4939

Wild Days at Busch Gardens
September 10 - 11
Interact with animal ambassadors and get up close with dozens of animals!  800-343-7946

Homeschooler Experience at Colonial Williamsburg
September 10 - 25
This fall, the experience focuses on government, politics and the Revolution.
Red, White & Blue 5K
September 10, 7 am
At the Yorktown Coast Guard Training Center. Call 757-229-6511 for complete information or visit the website.
Star Parties/Laser Light Shows
September 10, 7:30 pm
Observing is free.  Laser shows are $6.  See website for complete info.
Paw Paw Pawlooza Dog Walk and Pet Festival
September 10, 8:30 am - 12 pm
Join the Mariners' Museum as we "put on the dog!"  See website.
Tuesday Evening Seminar
September 6, 6 pm
"Life in a Tidewater Pond."  At the Virginia Living Museum. 757-595-9135
Yorktown Revolutionary War Lecture Series
September 10, 7 pm
"John Adams, Patrick Henry, and the Elusive Origins of the Revolution." Free
Arts Month: September 12 - 18 Only

U.S. Air Force Heritage Band Concert
September 17, 7 pm
On Merchants Square.  3rd annual Constitution Day concert.  Free

This Century Art Gallery Arts Month Workshop
September 17, 9:30 am - 4 pm
Reach the Next Level with Sue Danehy, Members Show 1st place winner.
Meet the Artists at Artcafe26
September 18, 5 pm
Savor art by Merrilee Cleveland and Laura Sims, plus a 4-course dinner.
Rewinding the History of Western Art: Carravaggio's Ambiguities
September 15, 6 pm
Lecture at the Muscarelle Museum of Art.

Rhythms on the Riverwalk 
September 16, 6:30 - 9:30 
This week: the Williamsburg Classic Swing Orchestra.  Free

York River Maritime History Festival
September 17, 10 am - 5 pm
Featuring live music beginning at noon.  Watermen's Museum.
The Best of Win Tasting/Seminar Plus Live Music
September 17, 1 - 4 pm
The Art of Wine Tasting.  At La Tienda.
Polly Nunn Open Studio
September 17 (10 am - 4 pm) & 18 (12 - 4 pm)
Artist Polly Nunn is known for her flower paintings.  757-220-4945
Discover Teas Arts Month Book Signings
September 16, 3 - 5 pm
Meet Monti Sykes, mystery & romance novels. Village Shops at Kingsmill.  757-847-5190
"Creating an Artful Garden" Fall Plant Sale
September 17, 8:30 am - 1 pm
At the Williamsburg Botanical Garden.  5535 Centerville Road.  See website.
Artful Travels with Your Pet
September 17, 12 - 6 pm
Presented by the Nautical Dog in New Town.  Get a painting or drawing of your pet!
Film: Meek's Cutoff at the Kimball Theatre
September 11 - 17
Surrounds a group of settlers on the Oregon Trail.  See website.
Film: Hobo with a Shotgun at the Kimball
September 16 ( late show)
Based on the fake Grindhouse-style trailer.  See website for more info.

Film: Page One: Inside the New York Times
September 17 - 22
Documentary depicting 1 years of trials and tribulations at the NYT.  Kimball Theatre.

Film: The Tree at the Kimball Theatre
September 18 - 24
Shot in Australia, this film is a portrait of joy growing from sorrow.
Film: Buck at the Kimball Theatre
September 9 - 14
Moving documentary about real life horse whisperer Buck Brannanman.

Other Events: September 12 - 18

Court Day - Yorktown Victory Center
September 17
Spinning demos, puppet shows, music and more! 

Greek Wine Seminar at Blue Talon Bistro
September 14, 6 pm
Learn about one of the oldest wine-making regions.  Cost is $18/person.

Monarchs in the Garden
September 17, 10 - 11:30 am
Learn and grow educational program for children and adults. 757-880-1893

Native Fall Plant Sale
September 17 - 18
At the Virginia Living Museum.  Choose from a large selection of flowers, shrubs, trees, etc.
Arts Month: September 19 -25 Only
Musical Chairs Debut
September 21, 5 - 8 pm
At the Williamsburg Winery.  Enjoy wine and hors d'oeuvres and more! 757-220-1098
Williamsburg Plein Air Festival
September 24, 7 am - 3 pm
Artists paint scenes from Colonial Williamsburg, W&M and more. See website.
An Evening of Art and Music
September 23, 5 - 8 pm
At New Town Art Gallery. Works by 12 artists & young artisans from An Occasion for the Arts.
Williamsburg Contemporary Art Show and Sale
September 24, 10 am - 5 pm
On Merchants Square. Meet 26 artists and their demos at this juried outdoor event.

This Century Art Gallery: 5 X 7 Art on the QT
September 25, 5:30 - 8 pm
Purchase works displayed anonymously by regional artists.  757-229-4949

Williamsburg Consort Concerts
September 22, 11 am & 12 pm
At Chambrel (11 am) and the W&M Bookstore (12 pm).  Free.
Cheek Medal Awards at Lake Matoaka
September 23, 7 pm
Dinner, entertainment and awards honoring Everett Fahy and David Crank.

Rhythms on the Riverwalk 
September 23, 6:30 - 9:30 
This week: Glen Boswick and the Sounds of Swing Orchestra.  Free

One of a Kind Pewter Show
September 23 - 25
At Shirley Pewter Shop on Merchants Square.  Handmade pieces by Fred Danforth.
Williamsburg Music Club - Student Grant Auditions
September 21, 11 am
At Bruton Parish Church. 757-258-0435
Art in Clay: Masterworks of North Carolina Earthenware
September 24, 2011 - June 25, 2012
At Colonial Williamsburg. 800-HISTORY
Discover Teas Arts Month Book Signings
September 24, 3 - 5 pm
Greg Lilly and Williamsburg's Cherokee McGhee Publishing. 757-847-5190
Artful Travels with Your Pet
September 24, 12 - 6 pm
Presented by the Nautical Dog in New Town.  Get a painting or drawing of your pet!
Arts Month Dinner at the Trellis
September 25, 6 - 9 pm
Farm to table dinner feat. local food and wine from the region.
DeWitt Wallace Decorative Arts Museum Lecture Series
September 21, 5:30 pm
Andrea Wulf - "Founding Gardeners"
Film: Beginners  at the Kimball Theatre
September 25 - October 2
Bittersweet comedy from director Mike Mills.  See website for details.
Film: Troll Hunter at the Kimball Theatre
September 23 (late show)
Goofy yet scary "found footage" film.  Norwegian with subtitles.
Film: The Tree at the Kimball Theatre
September 18 - 24
Shot in Australia, this film is a portrait of joy growing from sorrow.

Film: Page One: Inside the New York Times
September 17 - 22
Documentary depicting 1 years of trials and tribulations at the NYT.  Kimball Theatre.

Film: Incendies  at the Kimball Theatre
September 23 - 28
Academy Award nominee for Best Foreign Language Film. See website for info.

Other Events: September 19 -25

Howl-O-Scream Begins!
September 23 - October 30
Weekends.  Busch Gardens is rising to a whole new terrifying level as it honors its 13th season on Howl-O-Scream!  800-343-7946

Last Blast Crabfest
September 23, 6:30 pm
At the Mariners' Museum.  Cost is $25/members and $35/non-members.  Reservations are required.  See website for complete info.
Native Fall Plant Sale
September 24 - 25
At the Virginia Living Museum.  Choose from a large selection of flowers, shrubs, trees, etc.  See website for complete info.
Yorktown Revolutionary War Lecture Series
September 24, 7 pm
"From Saratoga to Senegal: How the Capture of General 'Johnny' Burgoyne Turned the American Revolution into a World War."
Fee Free Days
September 24
Free admission to Historic Jamestowne and Yorktown Battlefield! 
 
Arts Month: September 26 - October 2 Only

An Occasion for the Arts
October 1 - 2
A juried selection of paintings, pottery and more, plus live music and food.

4th Annual Pops Concert - Music Under the Stars
September 30, 5:30 pm
Presented by the Williamsburg Symphonia in collaboration with An Occasion for the Arts.

The Gallery Crawl
September 29, 6 - 11 pm
Wine glass, hop-on-hop-off shuttle service to area art galleries and more!

Yorktown Wine Festival
October 1, 12 - 6 pm
Sample wines, plus art, food and entertainment.  At Riverwalk Landing.

Colonial Williamsburg Early Music Festival
September 27 - 30
At various locations throughout the Historic Area.  800-HISTORY
BLACKOUT: Theatre in the Dark
September 20, 7:30 pm
Stories, short plays and more are performed in the dark. Williamsburg Regional Library. Free.
Travesties
September 29 - October 2
Presented by the W&M Theatre and Dance.  At Phi Beta Kappa Hall. 757-221-2674
A Master of Egyptian Wire Wrapping
September 29 - October 1
At Binns of Williamsburg.  Feat. exquisite jewelry.  On Merchants Square.

Rhythms on the Riverwalk 
September 30, 6:30 - 9:30 
This week: Doug Dunn and the Steel River Band.  Free

Exhibits and Live Music at Artcafe26
September 29
"Outer Bank" oil paintings, Road Map Necklaces, Jewelry and more. 757-565-7788

Behind the Scenes Tour at Bruton Heights
September 26, 2:30 pm
Tour of the object conservation, education outreach and research center. 800-HISTORY

Film: Make Out with Violence
September 30 (late show)
Outrageous, sincere story of the summer between high school & college.
Film: Day in the Life at the Kimball Theatre
September 30 - October 7
Documentary depicting life all around the world on June 24, 2010.
Film: Incendies  at the Kimball Theatre
September 23 - 28
Academy Award nominee for Best Foreign Language Film. See website for info.
Film: Beginners  at the Kimball Theatre
September 25 - October 2
Bittersweet comedy from director Mike Mills.  See website for details.
 
Other Events: September 26 - October 2

An Occasion for Wine
October 2, 11 am - 4 pm
At the Blue Talon Bistro. 200+ wines and a lunch buffet.  Cost is $37.95/person.

An Occasion for Beer
October 1
At the Trellis.  Local breweries and importers -- plus great food! Cost is $29.95/person.

Colonial Market Fair and Militia Muster
September 30, 9 am - 1 pm
Music, crafts, demonstrations and more. Watermen's Museum. 757-887-2641

 

Arts Month:  All Month!

"Music, Art & Pottery"
September 2011
Featuring artists Jane Whitmer (pottery) and Linda Miller (botanicals) at the Gallery at York Hall.  Free.  757-890-4490
Saturdays in September at A Touch of Earth
Saturdays, September 2011
The gallery will be hosting demos and special conversations with regional artists.  Including clay, loom, sculpture, wood working & more.
Afternoon Movies at the Williamsburg Regional Library
Thursday, September 2011
This month, the WRL falls in with thieves as criminal caper movies are shown! 

Holly Etheridge and Penny Sipple
September 2011
This Century Art Gallery presents Holly Etheridge (mixed media) and Penny Sipple (leather).  Free. 757-229-4949

Berret's Seafood Restaurant & Taphouse Grill
September 2011
Featuring works by local artists - pottery, paintings, stained glass and more.

Riverwalk Restaurant & High Tide Bar & Grill
September 2011
Various local artists will display their paintings and photo art. In Yorktown.

Made in Virginia Series
Fridays, September 2011
Enjoy viewing the works of photographer Van White while indulging in coffees & more.  At Mrs. Bryants & VA Gourmet Makers. 
Arts Month at Aroma's World
September 2011
Great food, coffees and more.  Showcasing a new local artist, plus live music on Fridays and Saturdays. 
Arts Month at Jamestown Settlement
September 2011
Presenting a varied collection of objects relating to 1600s Virginia. 
Arts Month at Yorktown Victory Center
September 2011
Displaying approx. 250 period artifacts from the American Revolution.
Ripley's Believe It or Not! Arts Month Exhibit
September 2011
Experience the most unique and bizarre visual art available in Williamsburg!
Colonial Williamsburg Exhibits
At the DeWitt Wallace Decorative Arts Museum unless otherwise noted.  Call 800-HISTORY for more information or visit the website. 
Artistry and Ingenuity Declarations of Independence Musical Instruments
"A True North Britain: The Furniture of John Shearer" American Furniture: From Virginia to Vermont Conservation: Where Art and Science Meet
Fashion Accessories from Head to Toe More Than Meets the Eye: Maps and Prints of Early America The Art of Steve Harley
(In the Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Museum)
The Old Plantation: The Artist Revealed
(In the Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Museum)
Material Witnesses: Quilts and Their Makers
(In the Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Museum)
 
Arts Month Retail Offers
Arts Month at Studio Foray
September 2011
Carrying an extensive collection of handmade jewelry.  Riverwalk Landing. 757-969-1094
The Art of Giving at Paisley Gifts
September 2011
Paisley is the perfect place for that special gift!  At New Town.  757-229-5764
The Greater Williamsburg Chamber & Tourism Alliance
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