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Colonial Williamsburg has revealed a diverse events calendar for 2025, celebrating music, education, and community engagement. Highlights include a performance by Nancy Geddy at the Hennage Auditorium and the Merchant Square Concert Series featuring various artists. Visitors can expect a mix of festive programs and activities while exploring the historical significance of the region. The 2025 Holiday Planner is also now available online to enhance the holiday spirit in Colonial Williamsburg.
Colonial Williamsburg has announced an exciting events calendar for 2025, featuring a range of music performances, educational opportunities, and community gatherings. This lineup is designed to engage visitors and honor the historical and cultural significance of the region.
Highlights of the calendar include a special performance by Nancy Geddy at the Hennage Auditorium in the Art Museum of Colonial Williamsburg. This performance will explore how music enhances daily life, drawing from Geddy’s personal experiences. The event will also feature a member of the Governor’s Musick ensemble, who will perform compositions by the composers mentioned in a poem dedicated to Nancy Geddy, published in the Virginia Gazette in 1768, which praised her exceptional musical talent.
To attend this performance and other events, visitors will need a CW Admission or a Good Neighbor Pass.
Additionally, Colonial Williamsburg has made its 2025 Holiday Planner available online. This planner includes festive programs, decorations, and dining experiences aimed at enhancing the holiday spirit in the historic area.
The Merchant Square Concert Series will run from May to October 2025, featuring live music on the First Fridays of each month. Attendees can look forward to an array of musical genres such as folk, rock, blues, and Americana. The concert lineup includes:
- Cam Clark performing on May 2, known for his Appalachian soul sound.
- Driftwood on June 6, who blend folk, rock, and bluegrass.
- Fantastic Cat on July 3, a supergroup with genre-defying sound.
- Cristina Vane on August 1, showcasing acoustic blues with a diverse background.
- Jenny Don’t and the Spurs on September 5, known for their high-energy alt-country performances.
- Kevin Burt and Big Medicine on October 3, blending traditional blues with modern influences.
Concerning logistics, the concerts will take place in Merchant Square, and attendees are encouraged to bring their own chairs or blankets. Local restaurants will be open during concert events, providing convenient dining options for guests.
Furthermore, New Town Tunes will host free outdoor concerts in Sullivan Square, beginning on September 3. These concerts will showcase local bands and are scheduled to start at 5 p.m. on specific dates through October 8. Food and beverages will be available for purchase at these events, and the concerts welcome attendees to bring their dogs, adhering to a dog-friendly policy.
Colonial Williamsburg’s 2025 events calendar promises to be an engaging mix of culture, music, and community spirit, inviting both residents and visitors to participate in a variety of enriching experiences throughout the year.
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Additional Resources
- Williamsburg Families: Holiday Events
- Wikipedia: Holiday
- Williamsburg Families: Merchant Square Concert Series
- Google Search: Merchant Square Concert Series
- Williamsburg Families: New Town Tunes Concert Series
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Concert
- WYDaily: Free Summer Concerts
- Google News: Concerts in Williamsburg
- Marshall University: What is a Concert?
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