Upcoming Events

Mon, May 5 - 11, 2008
	Michelob ULTRA Open at Kingsmill Kingsmill Resort and Spa - River Course Join the excitement at the 2008 Michelob ULTRA Open at Kingsmill Resort in historic Williamsburg, VA. The stars of the LPGA Tour compete for their share of $2.2 million, one of the richest purses on Tour. The 2008 Michelob ULTRA Open at Kingsmill marks our sixth year as a LPGA Tour event and Kingsmill Resort & Spa’s twenty-eightth year as host to a professional golf tournament. We continue to receive positive feedback from our fans, sponsors and the LPGA Tour players and look forward to hosting another first-class event. On behalf of the Michelob ULTRA brand, Anheuser-Busch Companies, Kingsmill Resort & Spa, as well as the tournament staff, we invite you to join us and experience just how much "These Girls Rock"! More Info
Sat, May 10, 2008
	Jamestown Landing Day (9:00 AM - 5:00 PM) Maritime demonstrations, military drills, children's entertainment, archaeology and programs on English and Powhatan Indian contact, English exploration and discovery mark the 1607 founding of Jamestown, America's first permanent English colony. This special event features Jamestown Settlement's re-created ships sailing in the James River and an educational program with a NASA astronaut comparing 17th- and 21st-century methods of exploration, and at Historic Jamestowne, a commemorative ceremony and ongoing archaeological excavations of the 1607 James Fort. More Info
Sat, May 10, 2008
	William & Mary Graduation
Sat, May 10, 2008
	Williamsburg Farmer's Market (8:00 AM - 12:00 PM) Merchant's Square Cost: FREE ADMISSION
Fri, May 16, 2008
	Movie Night on the Green (8:15 PM) Yorktown Featuring "Shrek the Third". Enjoy an evening of fun under the stars at Riverwalk Landing in historic Yorktown as you take in a family-friendly outdoor movie. Lawn chairs and blankets are welcome. Concession items will be available for purchase. 757-890-3500. Cost: FREE ADMISSION
Sat, May 17, 2008
	Yorktown Market Days (8:00 AM - 12:00 PM) Riverwalk Landing in Yorktown More Info Cost: FREE ADMISSION
Sat, May 17, 2008
	Williamsburg Ballet Theatre (7:30 PM) Kimball Theatre Enjoy the artistry of our members and guest dancers from the Richmond Ballet as they present a collection of new works and classic scenes from some of the most beloved ballets. Cost: $18 General Admission, Students $15
Sun, May 18, 2008
	American Legacies: Stage and Screen Classics (3:00 PM) Kimball Theatre Join the Virginia Chorale as they celebrate some of the world's greatest music from the theater and movies. From Broadway hits old and new to beloved jazz standards, this is a concert not to be missed! Cost: $10-$32
Fri, May 23, 2008
	Martha Graham Dance Company (8:00 PM) Phi Beta Kappa Hall An American genius, Martha Graham is acclaimed as the founder of American modern dance, where her impact has been compared to Picasso's on painting, Stravinsky's on music, and Frank Lloyd Wright's on architecture. Her dances populate the pantheon of American classics: Appalachian Spring, Lamentation, and Errand into the Maze are etched in the memory of generations of dance lovers. Don't miss your chance to see "one of the seven wonders of the artistic universe" (The Washington Post) - order your tickets early for this premiere Festival event. More Info Cost: $50, $35
Fri, May 23 - 25, 2008
	Best Bet Virginia Arts Festival College of William and Mary Four concerts over four nights make Festival Williamsburg one of the main cultural events on the local calendar. Leading classical performers, orchestras and conductors play popular and less well-known compositions in and around the College of William & Mary. Please visit the festival website for full details of the programme. More Info Cost: Varies
Sat, May 24, 2008
	The Fifes and Drums of York Town (4:30 PM) Nelson House, Yorktown 757-898-9418. Cost: FREE ADMISSION
Thu, May 29 - Sun, Jun 1, 2008
	Kalmar Nyckel, The Tall Ship of Delaware Riverwalk Landing piers Visit the Riverwalk Landing piers in historic Yorktown and step aboard the Kalmar Nyckel, The Tall Ship of Delaware. This nostalgic ship will offer free public dockside tours on select days and times. 3-hour sails will also be offered (admission ticket required). The Kalmar Nyckel serves as Delaware's seagoing goodwill ambassador. Built by a group of committed citizens, the ship is a continuing witness to the courage and spirit of those individuals who undertook the mid-winter North Atlantic crossing in 1637-1638. Sponsored by the Yorktown Foundation Tall Ships Committee and York County. For tickets or more information please call (757) 814-1633 or e-mail gintail@earthlink.net.
Fri, Jun 6 - 20, 2008
	Shagging on the Riverwalk Concert Series (6:30 PM - 9:30 PM) Yorktown Fridays June 6 - 20, 2008 - Beach Music Concert Series. Join us for the 3rd annual beach music summer concert series featuring a variety of beach music suited for all ages. Lawn chairs and blankets are welcome. 757-890-3500. Cost: FREE ADMISSION
Sat, Jun 7, 2008
	Dance Event (7:30 PM) Kimball Theatre Dance Event is an eclectic performance showcasing Virginia Regional Ballet Academy's students in classical ballet, character, contemporary ballet, tap, jazz, and hip-hop dance. This family-friendly show is sure to have something for everyone. Heidi Robitshek, artistic directory; Adelle Carpenter, school director. Cost: $10
Sun, Jun 8, 2008
	Dance Event (2:00 PM) Kimball Theatre Dance Event is an eclectic performance showcasing Virginia Regional Ballet Academy's students in classical ballet, character, contemporary ballet, tap, jazz, and hip-hop dance. This family-friendly show is sure to have something for everyone. Heidi Robitshek, artistic directory; Adelle Carpenter, school director. Cost: $10
Fri, Jun 13, 2008
	Chaos in the House (8:00 PM) Kimball Theatre "Chaos in the House" is a hilarious spiritual drama that exemplifies the power of redemption. The characters in this story face many issues that American families deal with every day. There's always something going on and you can never tell what will happen next. Fluorine, being the backbone of the family, has learned how to cope with the highs and lows of her adult children. However, dealing with her own issues becomes another story when a familiar face from her past returns to haunt her. What had been somewhat controlled life is now one that she doesn't want to face. Cost: $25
Sat, Jun 14, 2008
	Summer Celebration Wine Festival (11:00 AM) Sample wines from some of Virginia's best wineries while enjoying musical entertainment, food, living history and more. More Info Cost: $15 in advance and $20 at the gate.
Fri, Jul 4 - 6, 2008
	Liberty Celebration (9:00 AM - 6:00 PM) Yorktown Victory Center Tactical drills, military exercises, and role-playing demonstrations salute America during the Fourth of July holiday weekend. Admission. 757-253-4838.
Fri, Jul 4, 2008
	Yorktown Independence Day Celebration (8:00 AM - 10:00 PM) Yorktown Celebrate the Fourth of July where independence was won. This family-oriented event includes arts and crafts, a parade, classic car show, children's area, musical entertainment, food, fifes and drums performances and a spectacular fireworks display over the York River. Sponsored by the Yorktown Fourth of July Celebration Committee. 757-890-3500. Cost: FREE ADMISSION
Sun, Jul 13, 2008
	Watermen's Heritage Celebration (10:00 AM - 5:30 PM) Workboat parade, blessing of the fleet, workboat races, entertainment, exhibits (including Navy and Coast Guard), arts and crafts, and seafood and other food available for purchase. Watermen's Museum. 757-887-2641. Cost: FREE ADMISSION
Sun, Jul 13, 2008
	Peninsula Concert Band (5:00 PM) 111 Church Street, Yorktown Outdoor patriotic concert in the Churchyard of Grace Episcopal Church. Bring a chair and blanket, and pack a picnic supper. Sponsored by the Celebrate Yorktown Committee, Grace Church, and York County and Williamsburg Area Arts Commissions. 757-890-4490. Cost: FREE ADMISSION
Sat, Jul 26, 2008
	Classical Guitarist Stephen Bennett (7:30 PM) Candlelight concert in Grace Episcopal Church. Sponsored by the Celebrate Yorktown Committee, Grace Church, and York County and Williamsburg Area Arts Commissions. 757-890-4490. Cost: FREE ADMISSION
Sat, Aug 30, 2008
	Virginia Symphony Concert (6:00 PM - 10:00 PM) The Symphony will perform a free outdoor concert beneath the stars at 7:30 pm. Also enjoy a pre-concert performance by The Fifes and Drums of York Town, and picnic judging beginning at 6 pm. Sponsored by the Celebrate Yorktown Committee and the York County Arts Commission. Yorktown Victory Monument. 757-890-4490. Cost: FREE ADMISSION
Sat, Aug 30, 2008
	Virginia Symphony Concert (7:30 PM) A free outdoor concert beneath the stars. Also enjoy a pre-concert performance by The Fifes and Drums of York Town. Sponsored by the Celebrate Yorktown Committee and the York County Arts Commission. 757-890-4490. Cost: FREE ADMISSION
Fri, Oct 3 - 5, 2008
	Williamsburg Scottish Festival As a nation born from immigration, the USA has a great number of citizens with roots stretching overseas. The Williamsburg Scottish Festival gives all those with tartan blood a chance to celebrate their heritage. The event stages typical Highland activities such as tossing the caber and hammer throwing, as well as dancing and marching competitions. On Saturday night there is even a ceilidh, where you can practice your Dashing White Sergeant or Eightsome Reel More Info
Sun, Oct 5, 2008
	Best Bet Occasion for the Arts (10:00 AM - 5:00 PM) An Occasion for the Arts has been held the first Sunday in October for 40 years in beautiful Williamsburg, Virginia. This extraordinary event, held on blocked-off city streets, features 150 -160 painters, print makers, sculptors, jewelers, photographers, and artisans of fine crafts. Multiple performance venues host a variety of music, dance, and vocal performers. Additionally, area schools exhibit student art in an area particularly attractive to younger visitors. Approximately 30,000 visitors attend the event each year. More Info
Sat, Oct 11, 2008
	Movie Night on the Green (6:30 PM) Yorktown Featuring Sean Astin as "Rudy". Enjoy an evening of fun under the stars at Riverwalk Landing in historic Yorktown as you take in a family-friendly outdoor movie. Lawn chairs and blankets are welcome. Concession items will be available for purchase. 757-890-3500. Cost: FREE ADMISSION