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Williamsburg Hosts Annual Arts Celebration and Community Initiatives
News Summary The Williamsburg Contemporary Art Center recently celebrated local talent through its annual Members’ Show. Local artists showcased their work, with cash prizes awarded by renowned judge Ken Wright....
Rushmere Volunteer Fire Department Expansion Progresses
News Summary The Rushmere Volunteer Fire Department is progressing on its expansion project, with a new 1,116-square-foot addition planned for improved emergency services. The construction aims to enhance facilities with...
Newport News Candidates Make Their Case for Treasurer
News Summary As Newport News prepares for the primary election, two Democratic candidates, Sanu Dieng-Cooper and Derek Reason, vie for the city treasurer position. With incumbent Marty Eubank not seeking...
Juneteenth Celebrations Planned in Greater Williamsburg
News Summary The Juneteenth Community Consortium has organized a weeklong series of events to celebrate Juneteenth in Greater Williamsburg. Kicking off with the Juneteenth Community Fest, festivities will include music,...
Virginia Celebrates U.S. Army’s 250th Birthday at Yorktown
News Summary Virginia commemorated the U.S. Army’s 250th birthday with events at Yorktown Battlefield, where Governor Glenn Youngkin and Secretary of the Army Dan Driscoll spoke to around 200 attendees....
Williamsburg Meals on Wheels Faces Challenges Amid Rising Costs
News Summary The Williamsburg Area Meals on Wheels’ Summer Meals for Kids program is struggling with rising costs and declining donations, impacting children reliant on school meals during summer. With...
Neil Handa Wins Virginia State Finals of National Civics Bee
News Summary Neil Handa, a Henley Middle School student, won first place at the Virginia State Finals of the National Civics Bee. His victory secures a spot in the upcoming...
William & Mary to Conduct Emergency Notification Test
News Summary William & Mary will perform a test of its emergency notification system to evaluate the effectiveness of its siren and mass notification systems. Scheduled for June 11, the...
Williamsburg Celebrates Juneteenth with Community Events
News Summary The Williamsburg area is set to host a variety of events to celebrate Juneteenth, marking the end of slavery in the U.S. The festivities include community fests, documentary...
Festivals
Culinary Festival Takes Over Historic Triangle Area
News Summary From June 13 to 15, the Historic Triangle area will host a vibrant food truck event featuring numerous local vendors serving gourmet meals. Spanning multiple locations, the festival...
Juneteenth Celebrations Planned in Greater Williamsburg
News Summary The Juneteenth Community Consortium has organized a weeklong series of events to celebrate Juneteenth in Greater Williamsburg. Kicking off with the Juneteenth Community Fest, festivities will include music,...
Virginia Celebrates U.S. Army’s 250th Birthday at Yorktown
News Summary Virginia commemorated the U.S. Army’s 250th birthday with events at Yorktown Battlefield, where Governor Glenn Youngkin and Secretary of the Army Dan Driscoll spoke to around 200 attendees....
Williamsburg Gears Up for Live Music Festival
News Summary The Williamsburg Live music festival will take place at the Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg, featuring performances by renowned acts like ABBA, The Band Perry, and The Beach...
Williamsburg Celebrates Juneteenth with Community Events
News Summary The Williamsburg area is set to host a variety of events to celebrate Juneteenth, marking the end of slavery in the U.S. The festivities include community fests, documentary...
Williamsburg Commemorates 40 Years of Housing Partnerships Inc. with Festival
News Summary Housing Partnerships Inc. (HPI) in Williamsburg is celebrating its 40th anniversary with the 3rd Annual Food Truck Festival and Concert on June 15. The event will feature nine...
Busch Gardens Williamsburg Celebrates 50 Years with New Coaster
News Summary Busch Gardens Williamsburg marked its 50th anniversary by unveiling the new roller coaster, The Big Bad Wolf: The Wolf’s Revenge. Originally debuting in 1984 and closing in 2009,...
Riverwalk Landing Celebrates 20th Anniversary with Festivities
News Summary Riverwalk Landing in Yorktown is set to celebrate its 20th anniversary with a five-day extravaganza from May 22 to May 26. The event lineup includes live music performances,...
Drummer’s Call Weekend Celebrates Military Music Traditions
News Summary The annual Drummer’s Call weekend in Colonial Williamsburg showcased the rich traditions of American military music with a gathering of numerous fife and drum units. Over a hundred...
Holidays
Local Memorial Day Observance Impacts Services in Historic Triangle Region
News Summary Residents of the Historic Triangle region, including James City County, Williamsburg, and York County, should be aware of various service closures and changes due to Memorial Day. Many...
Explore the Beauty of Williamsburg’s Historic Garden Week
News Summary Join local garden enthusiasts for the Williamsburg Historic Garden Week on April 29, from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Experience stunning properties and learn about gardening practices while...
Theater
Ferguson Center for the Arts Announces Broadway Series Lineup
News Summary The Ferguson Center for the Arts has unveiled its Broadway series lineup, featuring six captivating shows for the upcoming season. The core package includes beloved productions such as...
Jamestown 4-H Center Faces Significant Damage from Storm
News Summary A severe storm has caused extensive damage to the Jamestown 4-H Educational Center in Williamsburg, necessitating urgent cleanup efforts ahead of summer camping. The center’s main cabin, which...
Local Musician Eileen Byrne to Star in ‘Pippin’
News Summary Eileen Byrne, a talented local musician, will take on the role of Fastrada in the Williamsburg Players’ upcoming production of ‘Pippin’. The show, which runs from May 30...
Cultural Events Bloom in Williamsburg This Spring
News Summary Williamsburg is bursting with life this spring, offering an array of theatrical performances, classical music concerts, and interactive theater. Notable highlights include a thought-provoking play, classical music by...
Lafayette High School to Host Spring Musical ‘Newsies’
News Summary Lafayette High School in Williamsburg is set to present its Spring Musical, ‘Newsies’, from April 17 to April 19. Directed by Suzan McCorry, this production showcases the story...
Jamestown High School Set to Stage ‘Footloose’ Musical
News Summary Jamestown High School is preparing to present the lively musical ‘Footloose’ from April 17-19. Directed by Jay Harvey Stone, this production features over 50 talented students and aims...
Williamsburg Players Present ‘Harvey’ This Spring
News Summary Williamsburg Players kick off their comedic production of ‘Harvey’ on March 28, 2025, running through April 13, 2025. The play follows Elwood P. Dowd and his imaginary rabbit...
