Wednesday, September 7, 2011

Historic Yorktown Celebrates Arts Month

Historic Yorktown celebrates Arts Month, September 1 - October 2, 2011and the arrival of fall! With cooler temperatures around the corner, Historic Yorktown is the place to be for a fantastic fall filled with fun activities. For a complete listing of events and additional details, please visit www.visityorktown.org

 

High Tide Bar & Grill, 323 Water Street, Yorktown, VA 23690
The group Pairadocs will be performing.  Weather permitting.  For more information call (757) 875.1522
 
Riverwalk Landing
We've stepped things up a bit, literally!  This year's concert series features three Fridays of toe tappin' jazz followed by two Fridays of knee slappin' country. Get your toes tappin' to fantastic sounds during this five-week concert series. This week's performance is by Super Jazz Band featuring Conni Mann. Bring lawn chairs and blankets for seating. Riverwalk Landing. Free. (757) 890.3500
 
High Tide Bar & Grill, 323 Water Street, Yorktown, VA
Join us for our second season of family friendly Karaoke on Fridays in September with DJ Jeff Brown on our outside Patio.  Weather permitting.  For more information call  (757) 875.1522
 
Riverwalk Landing 
Fresh produce, meat and seafood, baked goods, specialty cut flowers, quality art, live musical entertainment provided by " A Taste of Love" with Bart and Jan (Variety of Hits) and much more await you at the Saturday morning Market.  Riverwalk Landing. Free. (757) 890.3500.  For more detailed information on Yorktown Market Days at the River, visit the Market Days website.
 
Yorktown Victory Center
Yorktown Victory Center presents a Saturday evening public lecture series beginning at 7 pm in the Richard S. Reynolds Foundation Theater. Please join historian and author, Jon Kukla, for a presentation on John Adams, Patrick Henry, and the Elusive Origins of the Revolution. Yorktown Victory Center. Reservations recommended.  Free.  For more information, please call (757) 253.5185 or (757) 253.4838.
 
09/11/2011 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM Tim Seaman at the Gallery at York Hall
The Gallery at York Hall presents Dulcimer artist Tim Seaman for a concert and demonstration. Located at 301 Main Street, Yorktown VA. Free admission. Daily gallery hours Tue – Sat 10:00a.m. – 4:00p.m., Sun 1:00p.m. – 4:00p.m. On street parking. See website or call 757 890-4490 for more information.
 
High Tide Bar & Grill, 323 Water Street, Yorktown, VA 23690
A local pop duo- Me & JO have played with us for the past six seasons.  Singing popular pop classics over the last couple decades.  Weather permitting.  For more information call (757) 875.1522
 
Watermen's Museum (309 Water Street)
Come join in the fun! Bring your voice, and your instrument or just come to enjoy the camaraderie. Sea Shanties, Irish, Scottish music. Watermen's Museum. Free. (757) 887.2641
 
Riverwalk Landing
We've stepped things up a bit, literally!  This year's concert series features three Fridays of toe tappin' jazz followed by two Fridays of knee slappin' country. Get your toes tappin' to fantastic sounds during this five-week concert series. This week's performance is Williamsburg Classic Swing Orchestra. Bring lawn chairs and blankets for seating. Riverwalk Landing. Free. (757) 890.3500
 
Riverwalk Landing
Fresh produce, meat and seafood, baked goods, specialty cut flowers, quality art, live musical entertainment provided No Strings Attached (Jazz) and much more await you at the Saturday morning Market Days. Riverwalk Landing. Free. (757) 890.3500.  For more detailed information on Yorktown Market Days at the River, visit the Market Days website.
 
Yorktown Victory Center
A time centered on legal proceedings, Court Day drew rural planters to trade wares and livestock and enjoy a variety of entertainment.  Spinning demonstrations, puppet shows, music and cricket are among the day's 18th-century amusements that will be featured. Yorktown Victory Center. Admission. $ (757) 253.4838

9/17/2011 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM York River Maritime Heritage History Festival

Watermen's Museum (309 Water Street)

Celebrate the rich maritime tradition and history of the York River. Activities include re-enactors, sea chantey singers, nautical music, children's activities, historic boats, and Virginia Indian Maritime displays. Food and beverages available for purchase. Watermen's Museum. Free. (757) 887.2641

 
09/18/2011 - 09/30/2011 Wooden Quilts by Marilyn West
The Gallery at York Hall presents the opening for new exhibition of Wooden Quilts by Marilyn West, through September 30. Located at 301 Main Street, Yorktown VA. Free admission. Gallery hours: Tue – Sat 10:00a.m. – 4:00p.m., Sun 1:00p.m. – 4:00p.m. On street parking. 757 890-4490
 
09/18/2011 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM Linda Miller Demonstration
Botanical Artist Linda C. Miller will demonstrate botanical art painting techniques at the Gallery at York Hall, located at 301 Main Street, Yorktown, VA. Call 757-890-4490 or visit the website for more information. For more info on Linda Miller, visit: www.LindaCMillerbotanicalsarttoday.com.
 
Riverwalk Landing 
We've stepped things up a bit, literally!  This year's concert series features three Fridays of toe tappin' jazz followed by two Fridays of knee slappin' country. Get your toes tappin' to fantastic sounds during this five-week concert series. This week's performance is Glen Boswick and The Sounds of Swing Orchestra. Bring lawn chairs and blankets for seating. Riverwalk Landing. Free. (757) 890.3500
 
Riverwalk Landing, 323 Water Street, Yorktown, VA
Whether you prefer elegance or whimsy, Barbara does it all! Save the date and come meet and support this very talented, local artist. For more information visit our website www.studioforay.com or call  (757) 969.1094
 
Watermen's Museum (309 Water Street) 
Colonial music, crafts demonstration and sales, and naval living history demonstrations. Last Saturday of each month (April-Oct). Watermen's Museum. Free. (757) 887.2641
 
Cole Digges House (circa 1720), 411 Main Street
Enjoy a Dinner with Ken Frantz the Founder & CEO of Bridges to Prosperity.  Ken will share his experiences helping those in need all over the world through bridge building.  Reception with music by Timothy Seaman.  Silent Auction and Door Prizes.  Carrot Tree in the Cole Digges House (circa 1720), 411 Main Street.  Reservations recommended. Seating is limited. Call for pricing and more information. 757-988-1999.
 
Yorktown Victory Center
Yorktown Victory Center presents a Saturday evening public lecture series beginning at 7 pm in the Richard S. Reynolds Foundation Theater. Please join historian and author, Robert A. Selig on a presentation of From Saratoga to Senegal:  How the Capture of General 'Johnny' Burgoyne Turned the American Revolution into a World War. Yorktown Victory Center. Reservations recommended.  Free.  For more information, please call (757) 253.5185 or (757) 253.4838.
 
09/29/2011 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM Arts Month Wine Tasting at the Nancy Thomas Gallery (Yorktown)
Nancy Thomas Gallery Welcomes you to Arts Month with a September Wine Tasting and Art 4:00 – 7:00 pm. Please check our website for additional events. Located at 301 Ballard Street, Yorktown, VA. Hours: Mon – Sat 10:00 am – 5:00 pm; Sun 1:00 – 5:00 pm. Call 757 898-0738 or visit the website for more information.
 

Riverwalk Landing
We've stepped things up a bit, literally!  This year's concert series features three Fridays of toe tappin' jazz followed by two Fridays of knee slappin' country. Get your toes tappin' to fantastic sounds during this five-week concert series. This week's performance is Doug Dunn and The Steel River Band. Bring lawn chairs and blankets for seating. Riverwalk Landing. Free. (757) 890.3500
 
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