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Ebenezer is back in Williamsburg VA

Posted on November 18, 2009 by mrwilliamsburg

Insiders are again invited to a special dress rehearsal for "Master Thespian’s A Christmas Carol", the hilarious15-minute street theater production of the holiday classic, updated for 2009.
The Barnes & Noble bookstore
will be handing out
coupons for refreshments.
Please RSVP to help them plan!
When: Sunday, November 22
12:30 p.m.
Where: Parking lot behind the Barnes & Noble College of William & Mary Bookstore
RSVP via email.

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James City County Harvest Festival featuring the Haunted Forest

Posted on October 3, 2009 by mrwilliamsburg

Our family has attended The Haunted Forest for many years. While overshadowed by Howl O Scream at Busch Gardens this volunteer effort hosted by James City County has always been great fun for our kids ( and the adults ! ).
It has moved this year to Chickahominy Riverfront Park from it’s previous venue at Upper County Park. The date for the event is Saturday, October 17, 2009 from 2-8pm.

James City County has combined The Haunted Forest with the Fall Harvest Festival this year . It will feature local bluegrass and folk music, a DJ and entertainment, crafts, agriculture and fair foods, rides, art and craft vendors, a Farmer‟s Market, fall food favorites and more!
Begin the afternoon by making the biggest, the best, and maybe the only scarecrow in your neighborhood. Stuff „em, paint „em, name „em, and take „em home! Make this a family activity and create a scarecrow together.
Stay for the Haunted Forest if you dare to venture out after dark and experience the journey for the fun, for the fright, for the things that go bump in the night!
Children 6 and younger, along with their parents, will especially enjoy Goblinville with its moonwalks and a pumpkin patch hayride traveling through a maze of pumpkin faces and Nursery Rhyme Characters. In the Fall Fest Family Area you‟ll also enjoy the costume contest, pumpkin bowling, arts and crafts and games. Don‟t forget your camera!

Info: www.jccEgov.com/recreation or 259-3200.
Journey through the forest: $1/person. (Wear a costume and take the journey for half-price!) Parking $3 a car.

Scarecrow Stuffing, 2-6pm, $17/scarecrow, , first come, first served while supplies last!

If it’s a warm day you may want to rent a canoe, kayak or jon boat and do some exploring or fishing on the scenic Chickahominy River.

Directions:

If approaching from Hampton Roads, follow Interstate 64W to Exit 242A. This will be Route 199 towards Jamestown. Follow 199 to the Monticello Ave exit. Turn left onto Monticello Ave and head straight for 8 miles. Monticello Ave will turn into John Tyler Hwy or Rt 5, the Park is the last driveway on the right before the bridge over to Charles City County.

If approaching from Richmond, follow Interstate 64E to Exit 234.This will be Route 199 towards Williamsburg. Follow 199 to the Monticello Ave exit. Turn right onto Monticello Ave and go straight for 8 miles. Monticello Ave will turn into John Tyler Hwy or Rt 5, the Park is the last driveway on the right before the bridge over to Charles City County

Map of Chickahominy Riverfront Park

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Occasion for The Arts Williamsburg VA-2009

Posted on September 4, 2009 by mrwilliamsburg

Less than a month to go to this years Occasion For The Arts in Williamsburg VA. It was initially created to spotlight the visual and performing arts in the greater Williamsburg VA area and to provide a venue for artists and art lovers to meet. Additionally, The Williamsburg Occasion for The Arts promotes the expansion of arts in the community, provide grants to area schools, and scholarships to area art students pursuing higher education in the arts.

The first week-end in October will mark the 41 years of AN OCCASION FOR THE ARTS. This extraordinarily successful event, held on October 4, in downtown Williamsburg — from Merchants Square to City Square, will feature 130 juried artists which include fine art, sculpting, jewelry, photography, and fine craft artistry. Multiple performance venues host a variety of music, dance, and vocal performances. Youth activities and food are also featured. The popular Art of Food event will return. In addition, on Saturday, October 3, An OCCASION will present The Art of the Flower, featuring local professional floral designers interpreting the art from previous years posters. Artists will be featured, as well as a walking tour of outstanding Williamsburg art locations, such as The Muscarelle and This Century Gallery. Saturday’s highlight is Music Under the Stars in Merchants Square, featuring an all-Gershwin concert with The Williamsburg Symphonia.

Guests will find a variety of musical selections, including acoustic, classical, country, jazz, and rock. No festival is complete, though, without a selection of unique food, and An Occasion for the Arts comes through with a variety food, music, arts, crafts and activities that will have your entire family planning to return again year after year!

Performers this year include: Colonial Williamsburg Fifes and Drum Corp, The VA Regional Ballet, The Delvers, Harris Simon Trio, Susan Greenbaum Duo, Runaway String Band, The Gurleys, Flute Frenzy, Bagels and Fraylox and many other area performers.

Artists travel from all over the East Coast, and as far away as California, for the show.

Where: Merchants Square, Community Square, Duke of Gloucester Street Prince George Street and N. Boundary Street, Williamsburg

Time: 10:00a.m. – 5:00p.m

When: October4, 2009

More information here

An Occasion for The Arts needs you ! click here to help
This is a great opportunity to have fun with energetic and involved neighbors. YOU make this event the success that it is. There are multiple volunteer opportunities mainly in 2-hour segments: from 5 a.m. until 7 p.m. on October 4, and from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m. on October 3. Please contact Volunteer Coordinator, Barbara Hood at bawhood@cox.net or (757) 345-3544 with your contact information including email address. She will provide volunteer applications and specific job descriptions.

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William and Mary Tribe Football, Williamsburg, VA

Posted on October 20, 2008 by mrwilliamsburg

After earning consecutive road victories at then-No. 4 New Hampshire and Delaware during the past two weekends, the William and Mary football team has earned a No. 23 national ranking in the
latest FCS Coaches Poll and Sports Network FCS Poll. It marks the first time
the Tribe has garnered a national ranking since the 2005 season.

Having won four of its last five games, W&M currently owns a 4-2 record
overall and a 2-1 mark in conference play. In addition to its victories
against UNH and UD, the College has also defeated Virginia Military
Institute and Norfolk State. The Tribe¹s lone FCS loss was against
Villanova, which is currently ranked among the top 10 in both national
polls.

The Tribe boasts one of the country¹s most productive offenses and currently
ranks 16th nationally in total offense (424.0 ypg) and 17th in scoring
offense (35.17 ppg). W&M¹s defensive unit has also been outstanding and
currently ranks 23rd nationally in total defense (314.17 ypg) and 13th in
pass defense (152.67 ypg).

W&M will look to extend its two-game winning streak when it hosts Rhode
Island for homecoming on Saturday at 1 p.m.

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Great Wolf Lodge, Williamsburg, VA October Specials

Posted on October 17, 2008 by mrwilliamsburg

We normally don’t spend the night at Great Wolf Lodge in Williamsburg Virginia. Theri prices are a bit steep for our pocketbook. Here is a special they are running for the rest of October 2008 that actually is quite reasonable. Rates start at $189 a night for a family of four. If you consider that it includes for admissions to the indoor waterpark, it’s really quite reasonable. If you are like us the kids are getting kind of bored right now. It’s a nice diversion to work off their excess energy.

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Holiday Concerts December 2009 Colonial Williamsburg Virginia

Posted on October 15, 2008 by mrwilliamsburg

One of the first question I get asked by clients who are thinking of moving to Williamsburg VA is “What is there to do in Williamsburg ? Are there any concerts or cultural events ? ” Here is just a sampling of holiday music programs offered by Colonial Wiliamsburg in the upcoming 2009 Christmas Season. Note that if you live here and have a ” Good Neighbor Pass” a lot of these concerts are free !

The list includes all of the following holiday musical programs being offered in Colonial Williamsburg this 2009 Holiday Season:

Raise a Ruckus. Carson Hudson and his friends explore American folk music and the instruments that Americans have played over the last 400 years. Presented in conjunction with the “Cross Rhythms” exhibition, various folk instruments will be demonstrated with anecdotes and stories. 1:30 and 4 p.m., Friday, Nov. 28 at the DeWitt Wallace Decorative Arts Museum—Hennage Auditorium. Tickets are $6.

Christmas Hymns You Thought You Knew. Join John Turner and Michael Monaco in a festive beginning to the holiday season, as they take a fresh look at familiar carols and hymns from Christmases past. Sing familiar words and sometimes unfamiliar tunes accompanied by a variety of instruments including the harpsichord. The concert begins at 4 p.m. on Thursdays, Dec. 4, 11 and 18 at the DeWitt Wallace Decorative Arts Museum—Hennage Auditorium. Tickets are $6.

Profound Joy. Multi-instrumentalist Timothy Seaman celebrates the great wonder of the holiday season with early American, old European and new compositions from his recording of the same name. Winter, Christmas and Hanukkah themes are heard in the glowing drama of the extended-range hammer dulcimer and the awe-filled sounds of the low whistle, bamboo flute, mountain dulcimer and psaltery. This hour-long program is held at 4 p.m. on Fridays, Dec. 5, 12 and 19 at the DeWitt Wallace Decorative Arts Museum—Hennage Auditorium. Ticket price is $6.

A Grand Illumination Celebration. Timothy Seaman’s Virginia Sky joins The Three Jolly Coachmen for a stupendous serving of upbeat seasonal musical fare. Together they blend striking Celtic melodies on harp, whistles and hammered dulcimer with guitar, banjo, bass and singing in the lively tradition of The Kingston Trio. The unprecedented and colorful family event kicks off Grand Illumination at noon, 2 and 4 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 7 at the DeWitt Wallace Decorative Arts Museum—Hennage Auditorium. Tickets are $10.

A String Band Christmas. The Runaway String Band plays a mix of holiday songs and instrumentals from the hills of Appalachia to the sidewalks of New York. String bands in the 1920s-30s played a wide variety of popular songs and tunes. The Runaway String Band continues the tradition of the Virginia string bands, presenting hot instrumentals, three and four-part harmonies and a selection of traditional holiday music and stories from the early 20th century. 1:30 and 4 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 8 and Sunday, Dec. 28 at the DeWitt Wallace Decorative Arts Museum—Hennage Auditorium. Ticket price is $8.

Sticks, Strings and Songs. Join Lee Welch, Lance Pedigo and Wayne Hill for holiday music performed on a variety of percussion and string instruments. Enjoy contemporary and traditional settings of holiday favorites in this unique musical offering. 1:30 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 13 at the DeWitt Wallace Decorative Arts Museum—Hennage Auditorium. Ticket price is $6.

A Baroque Christmas. A student ensemble from the College of William and Mary performs Christmas and chamber works of Bach, Handel, Corelli, Vivaldi and others. The ensemble consists of Nick Fitzgerald on baroque violin, Rachael Blake on baroque flute, Jon Brvenik on cello and Alice Real on harpsichord. This hour-long concert begins at 1:30 and 4 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 14 at the DeWitt Wallace Decorative Arts Museum—Hennage Auditorium. Ticket price is $7.

A Williamsburg Christmas. Join Trio String Wind—Ardie Boggs, Tim Seaman and Phillip Skeens—for a heartfelt and compelling blend of seasonal music ranging from Celtic through classical with hammered dulcimer, flutes, Celtic harp, guitar, whistles and bodhran. 1:30 and 4 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 21 at the DeWitt Wallace Decorative Arts Museum—Hennage Auditorium. Ticket price is $9.

An Acoustic Christmas. Beautiful instrumental arrangements of your favorite Christmas tunes performed on hammered dulcimer and classical guitar by the Miller Rowe Consort from South Carolina. The hour-long program begins at 1:30 and 4 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 29 at the DeWitt Wallace Decorative Arts Museum—Hennage Auditorium. Ticket price is $10.
Fiddling Away the Holidays. Master fiddler John Turner keeps a Colonial Williamsburg Christmas tradition by singing, playing and reveling in the lighter side of the holiday season. Included is the not-to-be-missed Twelve Days of Christmas as only John and his eclectic collection of whistles and instruments can provide. The hour-long program begins at 4 p.m. on Tuesdays, Dec. 2, 9 and 16.

Seller of Songs. Stephen Christoff explores early American music both seasonal and year-round, telling the story of Americans and their struggle for freedom from the 18th century and beyond. Guests will experience both familiar and unfamiliar instruments: the musical saw, octave mandolin, comb and paper, hand-flute, Jew’s harp, spoons and hand-bone. The hour-long program begins at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesdays, Dec. 3, 10 and 17 the DeWitt Wallace Decorative Arts Museum—Hennage Auditorium. Ticket price is $6.

Here We Come a Wassailing. Join Lee Welch and Barry Trott for traditional tunes and tales that celebrate winter and the spirit of the colonial holiday season. Customs and carols abound in good-humored and high-spirited music, sung and performed on a variety of stringed, wind and percussion instruments. The one-hour program begins at 1:30 p.m. on Dec. 6 at the DeWitt Wallace Decorative Arts Museum—Hennage Auditorium. Ticket price is $6.

Christmas with the Colonial Singers. Enjoy a Christmas concert of songs, legends and the memories of the Christmas traditions in colonial America. The hour-long program begins at 1:30 and 4 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 20 at the DeWitt Wallace Decorative Arts Museum—Hennage Auditorium. Ticket price is $7.

Charting the Holidays. Experience seasonal music from the days of Colonial America. Discover the origins of popular traditions as settlers arrived from the British Isles and Europe, bringing their music and customs to the Colonies. Join Lee Welch, Sarah Glosson and Barry Trott in this engaging holiday show at 1:30 and 4 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 22 at the DeWitt Wallace Decorative Arts Museum—Hennage Auditorium. Ticket price is $8.

Colonial and Traditional Music of the Christmas Season. A lively mixture of carols and old wassailing tunes with colonial songs and dance melodies all performed on appropriate period instruments. Musicians and music historians David and Ginger Hildebrand provide commentary between selections to set the scene and illuminate the cultural context of 18th-century music in America. 1:30 and 4 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 26 at the DeWitt Wallace Decorative Arts Museum—Hennage Auditorium. Ticket price is $8.

Christmas Music from the Jefferson Collection. Enjoy sonatas, ballads and songs from the musical collection of Thomas Jefferson sung and performed on violin, cello and guitar and narrated by Thomas Jefferson. Join Bill Barker, Lee Welch and Sarah Glosson for the music that Thomas Jefferson collected, played and enjoyed in his travels here and abroad. The hour-long program begins at 1:30 and 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 30 at the DeWitt Wallace Decorative Arts Museum—Hennage Auditorium. Tickets are $10.

Whoop and Holler. Musical historian and performer Carson Hudson explores the history of the Virginia banjo from the 18th century to today. Hear music played on reproduction banjos. This hour-long program begins at 1:30 p.m. on Jan. 2.
European musical holiday traditions are highlighted in the following Colonial Williamsburg programs:

St. Andrew’s Day Museum Social. Scottish fiddling master John Turner teams up with singer-guitarist Cliff Williams and fellow Scottish fiddler David Gardener to create a fitting musical tribute on this day honoring Scotland’s patron saint. After the concert, enjoy Scottish-inspired treats in the museum’s café and music throughout the museum. 6 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 30 at the DeWitt Wallace Decorative Arts Museum. Tickets are $25 by November 22, $20 for Good Neighbors by Nov. 22 and $30 when purchased Nov 23-30.

Celtic Whispers and the Nativity. Join Ardie Boggs on the Celtic Harp, as she travels through the misty space of time, from Ireland to the Holy Land, tracing the Pagan conversion to Christianity. The concert begins at 4 p.m. on Mondays, Dec. 1 and 15 at the DeWitt Wallace Decorative Arts Museum—Hennage Auditorium. Ticket price is $6.

Artisan’s Celtic Wonderland. The trio Artisan—Ardie Boggs, Timothy Seaman and Anne Robinson—brings unique Celtic and seasonal music on two magnificent Celtic harps and virtuosic hammered dulcimers, flutes, whistles and psalteries. Delighting guests with the beautiful holiday sounds of joy and peace, this hour-long program begins at 1:30 and 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 23 at the DeWitt Wallace Decorative Arts Museum—Hennage Auditorium. Ticket price is $9.

A European Yuletide. The Virginia Sky Trio—Timothy Seaman, Ann Robinson and Peter Budnikas—celebrates the Christmas sounds of the Europeans who settled America. Enjoy charming and vibrant interpretations performed on hammered dulcimers, Celtic harp, guitar, Highland bagpipes and flutes. 1:30 and 4 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 27 at the DeWitt Wallace Decorative Arts Museum—Hennage Auditorium. Ticket price is $9.

Hogmanay: Scottish New Year’s Celebration. Prepare for the beginning of 2009 with John Turner, Cliff Williams and David Gardner, three of Williamsburg’s most talented musicians, as they celebrate Hogmanay with songs and tunes from Scotland. The hour-long program begins at 1:30 and 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 31 at the DeWitt Wallace Decorative Arts Museum—Hennage Auditorium. Ticket price is $9.
A Colonial Williamsburg admissions ticket, Good Neighbor Card or museums ticket provides access to enjoy these musical programs. A separate ticket is required where indicated.

Entrance to the museums is through the Public Hospital of 1773 at 326 W. Francis St. Operating hours are 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily. For information and reservations call (757) 220-7724. Programs and exhibitions at the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation’s DeWitt Wallace Decorative Arts Museum are supported by the DeWitt Wallace Endowment Fund.

For reservations and more information, call 1-800-HISTORY. or www.History.org

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An Occasion For The Arts 2008 Williamsburg VA

Posted on October 6, 2008 by mrwilliamsburg

The 40th Annual 2008 Occasion for the Arts has successfully closed. Created to spotlight the visual and performing arts in the greater Williamsburg VA area and to provide a venue for artists and art lovers to meet. Additionally, The Williamsburg Occasion for The Arts promotes the expansion of arts in the community, provide grants to area schools, and scholarships to area art students pursuing higher education in the arts.

A beautiful day , a huge crowd and an eclectic band of talented artists combined to make this year’s Occasion one of the best yet according to the staff.

Throngs of people clog Duke of Gloucester Street. Art enthusiasts go from tent to tent, making small talk and appreciating the unique works on display.

The exhibitors who’ve traveled here for An Occasion for the Arts are getting lots of company under their portable tents. And it’s not just people trying to escape today’s hot sun.

Artists who come to Williamsburg for An Occasion say they’re showing, and selling art to a knowledgeable, enthusiastic crowd.

Artists travel from all over the East Coast, and as far away as California, for the show. Many of the visiting artists compliment the organizers for running such an organized, artist-focused show.

So many musical acts that it was hard to choose who you would listen to on the multiple stages. Our favorite Poisoned Dwarf !

Three members of Poisoned Dwarf are alumni of the Colonial Williamsburg’s Fifes and Drums. One of them, Lance Pedigo, is currently the corps’ drum major. Another member of the band is a classically trained musician while yet another has roots in the Akron, Ohio, punk rock scene. All of them currently work for the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation. Started in 2001 With Eric Hunter playing banjo, guitar; Wayne Hill, fiddle, guitar; Lance Pedigo, bohdran, djembe, triangle, slappy things, shakey things and percussion; Stewart Pittman, whistle, smallpipes, low whistle, bones, shaker; Thomas DeRose, flute, whistle, button accordion.

With a style that is mainly traditional music of Ireland, with music of Scotland, Cape Breton and Brittany mixed in. The result is energetically arranged music that is fun to listen to and entertaining to play. Check out their website for future performance www.poisoneddwarf.com

Be sure to check out The Occasion For The Arts Website for updates on 2009.

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Williamsburg Symphonia Encore Affairs

Posted on September 29, 2008 by mrwilliamsburg

Encore Affairs!

Welcome to the third season of Encore Affairs – a series of posh parties, openings of opulent collections and delightful dining to benefit The Williamsburg Symphonia in Williamsburg , VA. Generously hosted by enthusiastic League members and friends in their beautiful homes or private venues, these events sell out fast.

In fact, five of the Encore Affairs events have already sold out! Don’t be disappointed. Call 564-7494 or 229-0640 for more information.

Click here to download a printable Encore Affairs Reservation Form.

Brilliant art and sculpture, a rustic picnic on “The Rivah,” and a half-mile of model train tracks for HO gauge engines and cars that chug through 1830s-era villages and landscapes . . . all these and many other visual and culinary treats await you when you reserve your place at an Encore Affair. Whether you’re a new or a long-time resident, you’re sure to find an “affair” you won’t want to miss. Join your friends or make new acquaintances at one or more venues for this fundraiser that is the talk of the town. A portion of each admission cost is tax deductible.

Affair #1: Picnic on “The Rivah” – Sat., September 20, 2008, 1:00-4:00 p.m., at the Cruikshank home on Wilton Creek, Hartfield, Va., for 65 guests, $50 each. Watch artists at work, painting the spectacular scenery.

Affair #2: Brunch Among the Leaves – Sunday, October 12, 2008, 12 noon, at the home of Jean Leavengood in Kingsmill, for 20 guests, $50 each. Guests will sit on the deck beside a cozy outdoor fireplace; Bloody Marys, Mimosas and a gourmet brunch will be served. A tour of this elegant home to view the eclectic art collection is an added feature. SOLD OUT!

Affair #3: Wine & Fondue Party – Saturday, October 18, 2008, 7:00-9:00 p.m., Epstein home in Kingsmill, for 50 guests, $40 each.

Affair #4: On Track . . . With Fine Art & Railroads – Saturday, November 1, 2008, 6:00-8:00 p.m., at the home of Bob and Ann Louise Mann in Ford’s Colony, for 35 guests, $35 each. Wine and hors d’oeuvres will be served.

Affair #5: Art, Wine, Bugattis & Mediterranean Cuisine – Saturday, November 22, 2008, 6:00-8:30 p.m., at the home of Gulay and Clyde Berryman in Colonial Heritage, for 35 guests, $50 each. SOLD OUT!

Affair #6: Hearts & Flowers Cocktails – Saturday, February 14, 2009, 5:30-7:00 p.m., at the home of Mott and Diane Robertson in Kingsmill, for 35 guests, $35 each. A strolling violinist will provide the music, and Diane will make petite bouquets for all the Sweethearts (ladies) present.

Affair #7: A Chef’s Kitchen – Tuesday March 3, 2009, 6:30-9:30 p.m., presented by Chef John Gonzales, in the heart of Williamsburg, for 25 guests, $80 each. A special guest may make an appearance. SOLD OUT!

Affair #8: Who’s Afraid of Opera? – Sunday, March 29, 2009, 5:30-8:00 p.m., at the home of Paul & Marge Tongue in Ford’s Colony, for 40 guests, $50 each. Opera Talk with Lynda Sharrett will be accompanied by Merry Food & Drink.

Affair #9: A Feast of Peacocks at the Muscarelle Museum of Art – Friday, April 24, 2009, 7:00-9:00 p.m. for 32 guests, $50 each. This elegant event coincides with the museum’s Tiffany exhibit. SOLD OUT!

Affair #10: German May Day Garden Party – Friday, May 1, 2009, 5:30-7:30 p.m., at the home of Ian & Diane Carr in Holly Hills, for 40 guests, $50 each. An accordion player in German attire will serenade the party-goers.

Affair #11: LPGA Party – Saturday, May 9, 2009, 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m., (during the Michelob Ultra Golf Tournament), at the home of Ray & Anne Liss Flanders in Kingsmill, for 30 guests, $40 each. From a prime viewing spot, overlooking the tricky 8th green of the magnificent River Course, you can watch the best of the professional lady golfers make (or miss) their putts. SOLD OUT!

The Williamsburg Symphonia League extends its heartfelt thanks to all the Encore Affairs hosts and volunteers for their gracious hospitality and kind generosity.

Find out more about the Williamsburg Symphonia here

Corporate partners and donors provide essential funding for The Williamsburg Symphonia. They are gratefully acknowledged below. Please patronize and thank these public-spirited friends of Williamsburg’s own professional chamber orchestra:

Corporate Sponsors of the Williamsburg Symphonia:

Season Underwriters :

WBach 107.9 Williamsburg’s Classical Station

Stephen Shonka / Family Retirement Planning and Wealth Management.

Seasons Sponsors :

Bay Rivers Group Wealth Advisors

Davenport Group

Merril Lynch

Scott and Stringfellow

John Hancock

Old Point National Bank

TowneBank

Suntrust

Williamsburg Landing

WindsorMeade of Williamsburg

C & F Bank

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Williamsburg VA Discounts ” Williamsburg VA Value Card”

Posted on September 16, 2008 by mrwilliamsburg

If you are visiting the Williamsburg VA area or you live here and are looking for discounts to area merchants then download a copy of The Value Card made possible through a joint effort of the Greater Williamsburg Chamber & Tourism Alliance and one of its supporting members – Chesapeake Bank.

You can download all of the offers here

williamsburg va value card

Note There are restrictions on some discounts. Read the specifics on the download above.

Offer ends of 12/31/08.

You can download the Value Card here on The Williamsburg Chamber and Alliance website

Discounts will include a buy one get one free ticket good for any sport or any athletic events at The College William and Mary in Williamsburg VA Athletics, College of William & Mary
10 percent off admission to Berkeley Plantation in , Charles City, VA.

Free general admissions to Colonial Downs Racetrack in New Kent, VA.

Three tickets when you buy a book of twenty to Go-Karts Plus in Williamsburg VA near the Pottery on Richmond Rd.

$2.00 off adult admission to Mariners Museum in Newport News, VA.
$5.00 off per person Dinner & Show at The Mystery Dinner Playhouse in Williamsburg near Water Country

Two dollars off adult admission to Presidents Park Williamsburg, VA.

One dollar off admission to Believe It or Not! Museum & 4-D Theater.

One dollar off admission to Virginia Living Museum Newport News, VA.

Twenty Five percent discount off the regular price for a winery tour and wine tasting at Williamsburg Winery This tour includes a video on Virginia Viticulture followed by a barrel cellar tour and bottling area finishing with a sampling of 7 wines.

DINING Discounts in Williamsburg VA

Enjoy a three course dinner for 2 Only $42.95 at Aberdeen Barn in Williamsburg.

Get one free order of chips and queso with the purchase of two entrees at California Tortilla in the New Town area of Williamsburg VA

Get 10% Off the Bill at Doraldos near Busch Gardens and Kingsmill in Williamsburg.

At Food for Thought Restaurant on Richmond Rd you will receive 10% off lunch and dinner entrees.

At Huzzah! in the visitors center of Colonial Williamsburg you get the second Pizza of equal or lesser value at 50% Off!

At Kyoto Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi Bar you will receive 15% off of food bill

At Lenny’s Gourmet on Prince George Street near DOG St every customer will receive 10% off when you present your Value

Diners at Longhorn Steakhouse Will receive a complimentary appetizer.

When you buy one entree, you get one entree of equal or lesser value 50% off at the Magnolia Dining Room at Colonial Heritage Club inside the Colonial Heritage 55+ community near the Pottery in Williamsburg VA.

When dining at Opus 9 in New Town your will receive a discount of 15% off your entrees during dinner for up to 6 people.

Retro’s Good Eats on Prince George Street offers a Free regular frozen custard with purchase of meal.

Riverwalk Restaurant at the waterfront in Yorktown Va has a discount of 10% off food in Riverfront Dining Room at brunch, lunch or dinner.

Sal’s by Victor in The Williamsburg Shopping Center ( near Bloom and Books A Million) offers 10% of all food items.

At The Trellis Restaurant you will receive 10% off of your meal ( lunch or dinner) when you present your value card. In Merchants Square on Duke Of Gloucester St ( Across from The Cheese Shop).

When eating at Nathans Famous Dogs inside of The Williamsburg General Store on Richond Rd in Williamsburg VA Receive $1.00 off any value meal and/or 20% off your Haagen Dazs purchase.
SPECIALTY FOODS Discounts in Williamsburg VA

Buy any coffee (grande size or larger) & get 1/2 off any pastry item (bagels excluded) at Barnes & Noble at the College of William & Mary Bookstore & Cafe on Duke of Gloucester Street, Williamsburg, VA

At the Baskin-Robbins Ice Cream you will receive 20% off your entire purchase with no restrictions.

Jamestown Pie Company offers Value Card holders a 10% discount off any purchase. They are on Jamestown Road, near the intersection of Ironbound Rd on the way to the Ferry to Surry.

At Manhattan Bagel Company you will receive a free 16oz. coffee with purchase of any “sweet” (muffin, cinnamon roll, pastry). They are located at 1437 Richmond Road in Williamsburg, VA.

At the Peanut Shop of Williamsburg you can get a discount of 10% off all food items – stop by and sample plenty, first! near Merchants Square at 414 Prince George Street, Williamsburg, VA.,

Rita’s Italian Ice in the Monticello Shopping Center ( across the street from Steinmart) get a 10% off discount on Italian Ice, Old Fashioned Custard Cones or Cups, Misto Shakes, Gelati, Blendini, New Coffee Drink – Ritaccino.

At Virginia’s Finest Chocolate you will receive a 10% discount on all chocolates purchased. They are located at 233 Jones Mill Road in Williamsburg, VA.

SHOPPING Discounts in Williamsburg Virginia

A variety if discounts are offered at the following retailers in the Williamsburg VA area The Campus Shop, Cooke’s Christmas Gifts & Collectibles, King’s Treasure in Merchants Square La Tienda, Inc.in Toano VA. , Master Craftsmen Shop, Prime Outlets, Reach for Performance, Inc., Revolutionary Harley Davidson, Shirley Pewter Shop, Tumblerstore ( Tervis Tumblers) 10% off your entire purchase of $50.00 or more, Wallace’s Trading Post, , Waterford Wedgwood, Williamsburg General Store, Williamsburg Outlet Mall, Williamsburg Wicker & Rattan, Inc., Yorktown Republic in Yorktown VA.

GOLF Specials in Williamsburg VA for holders of The Value Card

At Kingsmill Resort Golf receive a 10% discount on Green Fees on any of the three golf courses. Not valid with any other offers.

At Stonehouse Golf Club in The Stonehouse Community in Toano VA there is a 2 for 1 Special. Play Stonehouse Golf Club at Rack Rate, 2nd person free (cart included). An $89 value!

At the Williamsburg National Golf Club you will receive a free bag of range balls with each paid round of gold Located near the intersection of Centerville and Monticello.

At Buggy Bathe Auto Wash, Lube & Detail Shoppe on Richmond Rd near Yankee Candle you will receive a $2.00 discount off any auto wash.

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Williamsburg VA

Posted on September 16, 2008 by mrwilliamsburg

In an effort to boost Williamsburg VA tourism The Greater Williamsburg VA Chamber of Commerce is running a series of radio ads in the Washington DC area urging listeners to visit a newly created website www.WilliamsburgWeekEnds.com the website will promote the Top Ten Reasons to visit Williamsburg, VIrginia.

The top ten reasons mostly special events, will change from one weekend to the next. The radio ad campaign in the DC will continue through October 31, 2008.

In addition to a listing of the top 10 reasons to visit the area, www.WilliamsburgWeekEnds.com includes a suggested vacation idea planner for the Williamsburg VA area, an email sign-up for Williamsburg, VA weekend events and offers, and details on the Williamsburg VA Value Card.

The Greater Williamsburg Chamber & Tourism Alliance and its wonderful members are happy to offer you a number of special discounts on area products – from admission tickets to hot dogs! Unlike many discount cards, the Williamsburg Value Card IS transferable and will be honored through the end of 2008. You can discover all of the discounts at Williamsburg area retailers, restaraunts, golf and other establishments by clicking here The Value Card for Williamsburg VA provides discount opportunities to both tourism and non-tourism destinations. The Value Cards is available at all area Chesapeake Bank locations the New Kent Rest Area on I64, Area Timeshares and the The Chamber Office at Greater Williamsburg Chamber & Tourism Alliance office located at
421 North Boundary Street Williamsburg, Virginia 23187-3495

So… enjoy your visit to America’s Historic Triangle ( Williamsburg/ Jamestown/ Yorktown) and while you’re here, take advantage of the many special discount offers using your free Williamsburg Value Card!

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