Returning for the 18th season, Summer Breeze features a solid line-up of popular local and regional bands Wednesday nights from 7 to 9 p.m., All concerts are free .
These concerts are always a fun way to spend a Wednesday evening with Family and friends. Bring your dancing shoes and a chair, grab some sandwiches from The Cheese Shop and have a picnic.
The concerts are held in the middle of tree-lined Duke of Gloucester Street. During the months of July and August. The fun gets started on July 2 with an Independence Day Concert.
You can find the 2009 Summer Breeze concert schedule below. This program is sponsored in cooperation with the City of Williamsburg, Merchants Square Association and York County Arts Commission.
Location Map of Merchants Square in Colonial Williamsburg, VA
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When :Friday, June 5th, 2009
(Rain Date – June 6th)
4:00 pm – 10:00 pm • On Prince George Street
Between Boundary and Henry Streets
Make plans to attend the 7th Annual Rock the Block Festival. Hosted by downtown Williamsburg Merchants.
Music, Food, Games, Shopping Discounts & more. Games for the children, live entertainment & raffles to kick off the arrival of Virginia’s Famous Summer outdoor festivals. This small town event, a locals’ favorite is sponsored by the Williamsburg Land Conservancy. Enjoy the area’s best hot dogs and frozen custard at Retro’s, Baubles and More at the Queens Court and the best ever java from Aromas! Open to the public – FREE admission and reduced prices for all food and beverages. Handicap accessible.
http://www.williamsburglandconservancy.org/
There will be food, beverages, Entertainment: John Tracy & Dick Smith aka “Dick Tracy, information tables on recycling and more and a children’s activities area. The annual Celebrating Conservancy Awards will be presented to schools involved in conservation activities. Free admission. Proceeds to benefit the Williamsburg Land Conservancy.
Some of the recipients of the Conservancy’s annual Celebrating Conservancy awards smile for the camera! The awards are given to schools in the Historic Triangle that involve students in projects related to conservation. Thirteen schools received awards in 2008
Founded in 1990 as the Historic Rivers Land Conservancy, we were the first private non-profit land trust in Virginia incorporated specifically to use the provisions of the Virginia Conservation Easement Act. In 1996 our name was changed and today, the Conservancy operates as a 501 (c) (3) charitable organization, supported by annual membership dues, donations and grants. A 20-member Board of Directors, comprised of community leaders from throughout the Historic Triangle, governs the organization. Ten working committees help to carry out the programs and projects of the Conservancy.
The Conservancy is dedicated to protecting and preserving significant natural, scenic, agricultural and historic land in the Historic Triangle. Through a combination of land preservation tools, education and advocacy programs, and shaping public policy, the Conservancy strives to maintain the character and ambiance of this special place where we live and work or where others simply come to visit for a while.
The Conservancy currently protects over 3,000 acres of land in the James and York Rivers watersheds. We measure our success by the total acreage of land protected in our region. That’s why the Conservancy works in partnership and collaboration with other land protection organizations and programs to ensure land owners use the best conservation tool to protect their land.
Location Map of " Rock The Block"
SPONSORED BY:
Alizé Bistro • Aromas Coffeehouse Café • Baskin Robbins
Berret’s Seafood Restaurant and Taphouse Grill • Big Top Entertainment, Inc.
Blue Talon Bistro • Campus Shop • Center Street Grill • Cheese Shop
Fife and Drum Inn • Flower Cupboard • G. Bates Studio • Green Leafe Café
J. Fenton Gallery • Movie Tavern • Queen’s Court • Quilt’s Unlimited
Retro’s • SunTrust Bank • The Genuine Smithfield Ham Shoppe
The Peanut Shop of Williamsburg • The Williamsburg Winery
Williamsburg Event Rentals • Wythe Candy
Dynamic DU-Over! It takes more than a hurricane to keep Bruce Hornsby and Ricky Skaggs from appearing at the Annual Hampton Bay Days Festival.
– Performances to take place at 6:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. at City Hall Stage on Saturday, September 12–Hampton, VA- On Saturday, September 12, Grammy-winning musicians, Bruce Hornsby and Ricky Skaggs are back to perform at the Hampton Bay Days Festival after Hurricane Hanna forced a cancellation of last year’s performance.
“Backed by their full bands, Bruce Hornsby & the NoiseMakers as well as Ricky Skaggs with Kentucky Thunder are returning to perform at Hampton Bay Days,” said Hampton Bay Days Executive Director Shelly Ezanno. “They refuse to let inclement weather make them anything other than just a little bit late."
The two-part, star-filled show begins at 6:00 p.m. with a performance by Ricky Skaggs & Bruce Hornsby with Kentucky Thunder, followed at 8:00 p.m. with a performance by Bruce Hornsby and the Noisemakers. During both sets, Ricky Skaggs and Bruce Hornsby will perform together. Performances are free and open to the public.
The musical performances will be followed by a twenty minute fireworks celebration at 10:00 p.m.
Hornsby a Williamsburg, VA native and resident , twelve-time Grammy nominee and three-time Grammy winner, has produced ten albums, and sold over 11 million copies worldwide. Music lovers will enjoy an eclectic mix of hits played by Hornsby and the Noisemakers including, “The Way It Is”, the most played song on American radio in 1987, “The End of the Innocence”, “Mandolin Rain” and “Every Little Kiss.”
Also, known around the music industry as a collaborator, Hornsby has been sought after by a veritable “who’s who” in the music business. He’s played on albums with Bob Dylan, Don Henley, the Grateful Dead, Bob Seger, Crosby Stills and Nash, Stevie Nicks, Willie Nelson, and more. In 2007, bluegrass veteran Ricky Skaggs and pianist Bruce Hornsby joined forces for a collaborative album released on March 20, 2007. Eleven-time Grammy Award winner Ricky Skaggs is affectionately known as one of bluegrass music’s most recognized ambassadors.
A wide variety of musical artists will perform on multiple outdoor stages throughout the Hampton Bay Days weekend. The City Hall Stage and Mill Point Park Stage are sponsored by Tri-Cities Beverage Corp. Hampton Bay Days is in the process of securing additional headliners and will announce the
full schedule as soon as it is available. All performances are free and open to the public. For more information, check out www.baydays.com
The 27th annual Hampton Bay Days will take place Friday, September 11 – Sunday, September 13, 2009 in downtown Hampton, Virginia. The mission of Hampton Bay Days is to create a family-oriented festival that educates visitors about the importance of the Chesapeake Bay and its natural resources. Visitors experience a unique, three-day family festival and enjoy national recording artists, educational, environmental hands-on activities, children’s activities, arts and crafts, fireworks, and more.
The Virginia Arts Festival has always offered a strong showing of classical music and dance each spring. But its 13th season now under way has big names in musical theater and country music to add to the mix.
Liza Minnelli performed last Friday, and another of Broadway’s reigning stars, Patti Lupone, will give two cabaret shows May 24 in the Williamsburg Lodge. On the festival’s closing weekend, multi-Grammy winner and country music icon Emmylou Harris joins forces with Patty Griffin, Shawn Colvin and Buddy Miller on May 30 in the Ferguson Center for the Arts.
The festival’s roster of nonclassical artists also includes sitar players Ravi Shankar and his daughter, Anoushka, Tuesday in Chrysler Hall; Ralph Stanley and the Clinch Mountain Boys, May 11 at the Roper Performing Arts Center in Norfolk;
Ballet and contemporary dance lovers have five different companies to choose from this year. Czech National Theatre Ballet is offering an evening of works by contemporary choreographers May 2-3 in the Harrison Opera House. The Mark Morris Dance Group presents Morris’ version of “Romeo and Juliet,” set to Prokofiev’s original score, May 8-10 in Chrysler Hall. The lineup also includes “Ballroom with a Twist” Wednesday in Chrysler Hall, Kibbutz Contemporary Dance Company May 16-17 in the Sandler Center for the Performing Arts, and Richmond Ballet May 29-30 in the Ferguson Center.
Three venerable string quartets lead off the chamber music series, with the Kronos Quartet tonight at the NorVa in Norfolk, Jerusalem Quartet Monday in Norfolk’s Ohef Shalom Temple and Tokyo String Quartet May 3 in Norfolk’s Epworth United Methodist Church. Pianist Andre-Michel Schub again will oversee the chamber music programs that will feature appearances by the Kalichstein-Laredo-Robinson Trio, Miami String Quartet and Imani Winds.
The 7th Annual Festival Williamsburg presented by The VA Arts Festival is being held MAY 21-24, 2009 Travel through time and space—from the hot Latin rhythms of Cuba’s Tiempo Libre to the big band-era sounds of the Tommy Dorsey Orchestra, the transcendent majesty of Haydn’s The Creation to the Broadway stylings of the legendary Patti LuPone.
Renowned choral music director Robert Page will serve as guest conductor of the Virginia Symphony Orchestra for a presentation of Haydn’s enduringly popular sacred masterpiece, The Creation, on Thursday evening at St. Bede Catholic Church. The concert will feature the Robert Page Festival Singers including soloists Elisabeth Turchi, soprano; Amanda Russo, mezzosoprano;
Douglas Ahlstedt, tenor; Craig Verm, baritone; and Andrew Wentzel, bass-baritone.
Friday kicks off with a morning Coffee Concert at Williamsburg Winery featuring astonishing young classical pianist Jie Chen, playing for the first time in the area. Don’t miss the chance to see a star in the making.
On Friday night, go back to the future with Norfolk, Virginia’s own DeLoreans, a five-piece band dedicated to all things ’80s. They’ll play a free concert in New Town at Sullivan Square.
Combining classical training with Latin jazz savvy and dance hall heat, Tiempo Libre will have audiences out of their seats and moving to the beat in the Virginia Room at the Williamsburg Lodge, also on Friday. There’s a reason Miami New Times named them “Hottest Latin Band 2008.” On Saturday, The Tommy Dorsey Orchestra, keepers of the big band flame, will swing into the Virginia Room. Don’t miss signature tunes like “I’m Getting Sentimental Over You,” “Marie,” “I’ll Never Smile Again,” “Manhattan Serenade” and many more.
Both the Tiempo Libre and Tommy Dorsey Orchestra shows offer intimate cabaret seating complete with a dance floor. Come prepared to shake it if you got it.
On Sunday, virtuosic pianist André-Michel Schub will lead an afternoon of chamber music classics at Williamsburg Presbyterian Church including Mozart’s Piano Quartet in G minor, K.478; Zwilich’s String Trio; and Fauré’s Piano Quartet in G minor.
Finally, the one and only Tony Award-winning Patti LuPone, best known for her starring roles in Evita and Gypsy, comes to the Williamsburg Lodge for two shows on Sunday evening. Coulda, Woulda, Shoulda, conceived and directed by Scott Wittman, showcases Lupone’s broad range in songs she could have played, should have played, did play and will play.
For more information about these and all Virginia Arts Festival events, including pricing and other details, visit www.vafest.org or call 757-282-2822.
Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased by calling 800-982-ARTS or visiting www.vafest.org.
I am very happy to see that Robbin Thompson is coming to perform here in Williamsburg, VA. If you grew up or lived in Virginia in the 70’s or 80’s then you probably know who he is.
IF you aren’t familiar with Robbin Thompson listen to his music here
Robbin Thompson’s musical career spans over 40 years and still counting.
He was the lead singer in the Bruce Springsteen band Steel Mill, won the American Song Festival twice, and so far has recorded twelve albums. Thompson, along with friend Steve Bassett, authored the song "Sweet Virginia Breeze," which is considered by many to be the unofficial state song of Virginia. He has also written and recorded songs with Eagles bassist Timothy B. Schmit (who also sings harmonies on many of Robbin’s recordings).
Thompson has shared the stage with many recording artists, including Bob Dylan, Bonnie Raitt, Crosby, Stills, & Nash, Bruce Springsteen, and Bruce Hornsby, to name just a few.
Robbin playing with Bruce Springsteen
His film scoring credits include the title song to the cult classic GLEAMING THE CUBE . . . and Robbin was the co-writer and vocalist on the song "I WON’T QUIT" in the film THE FIGHTING TEMPTATIONS starring CUBA GOODING JR. and BEYONCE.
Due to Robbin’s involvement with Bruce Springsteen, he is proud to have a song on the EMI/CAPITOL release entitled ONE STEP UP/TWO STEPS BACK – The Songs of Bruce Springsteen. This two-cd set includes artists such as David Bowie, John Hiatt, Ritchie Havens, Ben E. King, The Smithereens, The Bodeans and others.
Check out Robbin’s Website here
Check out the Dewey Decibel Concert Series Here
Concert Info :Tickets: $15 adults • $13 Friends of Williamsburg Regional Library and students w/ ID • $7 under 16
Date: April 25th, 2009
Time: 7:30 pm
This concert is supported by a grant from the Virginia Commission for the Arts
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Whitetop Mountain Band will be in concert at 7:30 p.m. this Friday, Feb. 27, at the Williamsburg Library theater.
A family-based acoustic band originating in the 1940s from the mountains of Virginia, the Whitetop Mountain Band’s versatile repertoire features old-time fiddling and banjo picking, bluegrass, ballads, mountain gospel songs, and flatfoot dancing. The band, known for its charisma and energy, performs at 
concerts, competitions, and festivals such as the Smithsonian Folklife Festival, the Carter Family Festival, the Virginia Arts Festival, and the World Music Institute in NYC. They have toured the United Kingdom, Ireland, Wales, and Australia, and were recently part of the National Council for the Traditional Arts Crooked Road Music tour in California, Nevada, Oregon, and Idaho. The Whitetop Mountain Band has recorded on the Arhoolie Record Label, Heritage, and the Virginia Foundation of the Humanities Crooked Road Series, and has appeared on TV and radio.
Jointly presented by William & Mary’s Ewell Concert Series and the library’s Dewey Decibel Series. Free. Doors open at 7 p.m.
Workshops: Workshops will be presented by the performers. Contact Anne Rasmussen, for 221-1097 for more information. The performers will present a fre workshop 9:30-10:50 a.m. Feb. 26 at Ewell 151, Department of Music at W&M. call 221-1097 for info.
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Location Map
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February 24, 7:30 – 9:30 pm
Yes, Jazz Nite at Aroma’s is back! The Harris Simon Trio will be joined by guest vocalist Stephanie Nakasian this Tuesday! No cover charge. Aroma’s is located on Prince George Street, adjacent to Merchants Square in Williamsburg, VA.
Harris Simon Group with Mike Brecker on iTunes – Swish
Harris Simon Group with Mike Brecker on iTunes – New York Connection
If you’re looking for a great spot to relax and enjoy a steaming cup of Gourmet coffee or a Frosty and refreshing smoothie …… you’re in luck! Take a seat on the covered patio or venture inside for their World Class coffees to complement your “wakeup breakfast,” leisurely lunch, or casual dinner.
See for yourself why Aromas was voted…Best Coffee Shop in Williamsburg, VA !
It’s the kind of place you always look for when you get in a town.
Location map of Aromas
Upcoming Performances:
Jazz on Tuesday Nights 7:30 to 9:30 PM at Aromas Coffee House 431 Prince George St. Merchant Square Williamsburg, VA 23185
757-221-6676
February 24
Stephanie Nakasian – Vocalist
Harris Simon – Keyboard
Jason Jenkins – Acoustic Bass
Rich Mossman – Drums
March 3
Bob Ransom – Trumpet
Harris Simon – Keyboard
Jason Jenkins – Acoustic Bass
Rich Mossman – Drums
March 17
Stephanie Nakasian – Vocalist
Harris Simon – Keyboard
Jason Jenkins – Acoustic Bass
Billy Williams – Drums
March 24
Stephanie Nakasian – Vocalist
Harris Simon – Keyboard
Jason Jenkins – Acoustic Bass
Billy Williams – Drums
March 31
Bob Ransom – Trumpet
Harris Simon – Keyboard
Jason Jenkins – Acoustic Bass
Billy Williams – Drums
April 7
Bob Ransom – Trumpet
Harris Simon – Keyboard
Jason Jenkins – Acoustic Bass
Rich Mossman – Drums
April 14
Stephanie Nakasian – Vocalist
Harris Simon – Keyboard
Jason Jenkins – Acoustic Bass
Rich Mossman – Drums
April 21
Hermine Pinson – Poet and Vocalist
Harris Simon – Keyboard
Jason Jenkins – Acoustic Bass
Rich Mossman – Drums
April 28
Stephanie Nakasian – Vocalist
Harris Simon – Keyboard
Jason Jenkins – Acoustic Bass
Rich Mossman – Drums
Don’t forget – Marcia Ball performs at the Corner Pocket this Thursday! Tickets are $25 – get them while they last! Doors open at 6 pm. For more information on Marcia Ball, visit her official website. The Corner Pocket is located in New Town., Williamsburg, VA
A few notes from her Bio: The simple mention of a Louisiana or Texas roadhouse conjures up images of a crowded dancehall filled wall-to-wall with rabid music fans rocking to a hotter-than-hot band playing a smoldering blend of swampy R&B, jumping blues and heart-wrenching ballads. Pianist/vocalist/songwriter Marcia Ball brings that spirit to every concert she plays and every song she records. Her music is mixed with equal parts simmering soul fervor and two-fisted piano pounding. Between her deeply emotive vocals and her incisive, often poignant songwriting, Ball is in a class by herself.
Click on any of the following Pictures to learn more about the performances scheduled at any of these performing arts venues in Hampton Roads and Williamsburg, VA
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Sandler Center for The Performing Arts 201 Market Street Virginia Beach, Virginia 23462. |
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Ferguson Center at CNU 1 University Place Newport News, Virginia 23606 |
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Chrysler Hall 215 St Pauls Blvd Norfolk, VA 23510 |
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Harrison Opera House 160 Virginia Beach Blvd. Norfolk, VA 23510
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Ted Constant Center 4320 Hampton Blvd Norfolk, VA 23529 |
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Attucks Theater 1010 Church Street Norfolk, VA 23504 |
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Verizon Wireless Amphitheater 3550 Cellar Door Way Virginia Beach, VA 23456 |
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American Theatre 125 East Mellen Street Hampton, 23663 |
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Wells Theater 254 Granby Street Norfolk, VA 23510 |
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Norfolk Scope Arena 201 E. Brambleton Avenue Norfolk, VA 23510 |
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The Kimball Theater 428 Duke of Gloucester St., Williamsburg, VA, 23185 |
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Naro Theater 1507 Colley Ave Norfolk VA, 23517 |
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Phi Beta Kappa Hall 601 Jamestown Road Williamsburg VA 23185 |
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TCC Roper Performing Arts Center 340 Granby Street Norfolk Virginia 23510 |
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The Norva 317 Monticello Avenue Norfolk, Va 23510-2407 |
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Williamsburg Library Theater 515 Scotland Street, Williamsburg, VA |
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Towne Point Park 120 W. Main St Norfolk, VA |
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Harbor Center Ntelos Pavilion 901 Crawford St Portsmouth, VA 23704 |
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Willett Hall Performing Arts Theater 3701 Willett Drive Portsmouth, VA 23707 |
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Hampton Coliseum1000 Coliseum Drive |
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Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts 110 W. Finney Ave., Downtown Suffolk |
Map showing locations of venues in the Hampton Roads and WIlliamsburg, VA Areas
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Sunday, November 23rd, 2008
Bluegrass Night – 8th Annual Fundraiser for FISH a Williamsburg VA Non Profit
Concert will be held at The Corner Pocket in New Town/ Williamsburg VA
Who is FISH in Williamsburg VA ?
FISH is a local organization that helps families in times of emergencies. They have over 250 people that offer their services in a completely voluntary manner. FISH offers food, clothing and transportation to the less fortunate members of our community. A family or individual in need may receive once every 30 days a generous supply of dry and canned foods and infant formula, together with sanitation supplies. They may also receive throughout the year clothing and household goods such as bed sheets, towels and blankets. The organization has a well-stocked selection area and the volunteers work hard to make sure that everything that is handed out is in optimal condition.No child that visits the center will leave without a toy and a book. Transportation services are available to persons with medical appointments. Anyone in need of transportation must call three days in advance, although they will do their best to accommodate requests made with less than three days notice.
FISH can be contacted through the United Way Helpline (757-229-2222) or at 757-220-9379. If you cannot call and you need the food, you can go directly to FISH. To receive their services you will only need a picture ID, such as a driver’s license.
Corner Pocket/ New Town Website
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