Friday, August 23, 2013

Historic Yorktown Celebrates Arts Month

 

 
Historic Yorktown celebrates Arts Month,and 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

 
Riverwalk Landing (map)
Fresh produce, meat and seafood, baked goods, coffee, specialty cut flowers, quality art, live musical entertainment provided by Salt Marsh (Bluegrass) 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. Every Saturday through September 28.
 
Water Street Grille, 323 Water Street, Yorktown, VA 23690 (map)
Come and enjoy your evening with great live music at the Water Street Grille throughout August. Water Street Grille, 323 Water Street, 757.369.5644.
Dates/times and Musicians:
Sat, Aug 24, 9pm - The Beets Collective
Thur, Aug 29, 9pm - Ray Meeks
Thur, Aug 30, 9pm - Hector
 
Grace Episcopal Church, 111 Church Street, Yorktown (map)
A program of Celtic music focusing primarily on Irish traditional music in the churchyard of Grace Episcopal Church. Bring lawn chairs and blankets for seating and pack a picnic supper. 111 Church Street. Free. (757) 890.4490
 
Riverwalk Landing, 425 Water Street, Yorktown, VA 23690 (map)
A different ensemble performs each week presented by musicians from Langley Air force Base and Ft. Eustis, VA. This week's featured band is the TRADOC Dixie Band. Bring lawn chairs or blankets for seating. Riverwalk Landing. Free. Call for more information. 757. 890.3500
 
Yorktown Freight Shed (map)
Opening Night featuring a gallery of Original Metal Artworks & Sculpture accompanied by local artisans including Hank Viccellio, music, food & beverages, and a silent auction. Friday, August 30th, 5:30 until 8pm. This special evening is a celebration of the arts in in our community and a fundraiser to support our signature annual event, The Virginia Symphony Concert Under the Stars in Historic Yorktown. Sponsored by Celebrate Yorktown Committee & York County. Freight Shed at Riverwalk Landing, 331 Water Street. Call for more information. 757.890.3500.
 
Riverwalk Landing (map)
Pre-concert performance by The Fifes and Drums of York Town and picnic judging, 6 pm. Pack a picnic supper, bring a lawn chair or blanket, and enjoy the performance under a canopy of stars. Riverwalk Landing. Free. Call for more information. 757.890.4490
 
York Hall, 301 Main Street, Yorktown, VA (map)
Come and enjoy Dulcimer music by Timothy Seaman at The Gallery at York Hall. Relish in our revolving exhibit of fine art in all media by local artists for display and sale. Open April-Dec. Tues. - Sat., 10 am to 4 pm; Sun., 1 to 4 pm. York Hall, 301 Main Street. Free. (757) 890.4490
 
York Hall, 301 Main Street, Yorktown, VA (map)
Come and enjoy the Porcelain Exhibit by artist, Jane at The Gallery at York Hall. Relish in our revolving exhibit of fine art in all media by local artists for display and sale. Open April-Dec. Tues. - Sat., 10 am to 4 pm; Sun., 1 to 4 pm. York Hall, 301 Main Street. Free. (757) 890.4490
 
Cole Digges House (circa 1720), 411 Main Street (map)
Carrot Tree in the Cole Digges House (circa 1720), in Historic Yorktown features the Wine Garden Fri and Sat, from 3pm - 6pm thru October serving specially priced relaxing beverages, small plates of Carrot Tree appetizers and bushels of Virginia peanuts. 411 Main Street. Reservation recommended. Seating is limited. Call for pricing and more information. Join us for dinner on Friday and Saturday evenings. 757-988-1999.
 
Riverwalk Restaurant (map)
Join us every Friday to sample delicious wines from various vineyards and regions in the lobby. Free. Riverwalk Restaurant For more information call 757-875-1522. New Hours: Lunch 11am-3pm Dinner 3pm-9pm Bar 11am-9pm
 
Riverwalk Landing (map)
We've stepped things up a bit, literally! This year's concert series features three Fridays of toe tappin' Jazz and Big Band followed by two Fridays of knee slappin' Country. Get your toes tappin' to fantastic sounds during this five-week concert series. Bring lawn chairs and blankets for seating. Riverwalk Landing. Free. 757. 890.3500
 
·         Friday, September 6 – Williamsburg Classic Swing Orchestra
·         Friday, September 13- Super Jazz Band featuring Conni Mann
·         Friday, September 20- Glen Boswick and the Sounds of Swing Orchestra
·         Friday, September 27- Steel River Band
·         Friday, October 4- Tailgate Down
 
York Hall, 301 Main Street, Yorktown, VA (map)
Come and visit author Jeff Toalson at The Gallery at York Hall. Mr. Toalson has produced another wonderful collection of letters from the War Between the States – and will send you on a journey in each of his three books at the book signing. Relish in our revolving exhibit of fine art in all media by local artists for display and sale. Open April-Dec. Tues. - Sat., 10 am to 4 pm; Sun., 1 to 4 pm. York Hall, 301 Main Street. Free. (757) 890.4490
 
York Hall, 301 Main Street, Yorktown, VA (map)
Come and enjoy artist Linda Miller at The Gallery at York Hall. Linda Miller is a contemporary botanical artist whose work reflects a love and understanding of nature. Saturday, Sept 14th from 10am-4pm and Sunday, Sept 15th from 1pm-4pm. Relish in our revolving exhibit of fine art in all media by local artists for display and sale. Open April-Dec. Tues. - Sat., 10 am to 4 pm; Sun., 1 to 4 pm. York Hall, 301 Main Street. Free. (757) 890.4490
 
York Hall, 301 Main Street, Yorktown, VA (map)
Come and enjoy musician Bill Gurley at The Gallery at York Hall. Bill Gurley began a career of performing, writing and recording over 25 years ago. He will share his love of Folk, Blue Grass and lite Jazz at the Gallery for Sept Arts month. Relish in our revolving exhibit of fine art in all media by local artists for display and sale. Open April-Dec. Tues. - Sat., 10 am to 4 pm; Sun., 1 to 4 pm. York Hall, 301 Main Street. Free. (757) 890.4490
 
Riverwalk Landing, 425 Water Street, Yorktown, VA (map)
Yorktown's art galleries, unique shops, museums and the Historic Freight Shed located on the Yorktown waterfront will be filled with paintings and hand crafted artwork by some of the region's most talented artists. Visit the artist and enjoy talking with them or sit and watch as some of them demonstrate their work. Restaurants will feature lunch and supper specials and more. For more information or to apply, email Mary Grimsley at vacatngrl@cox.net.
 
York Hall, 301 Main Street, Yorktown, VA (map)
Come and enjoy photographer Shirley Whitnack at The Gallery at York Hall. Shirley has taught photography in high school, community college as well as art centers. "I hope that you will enjoy my photographs as much as I enjoy creating them". Please join us in the lobby of York Hall for her lighting demos. Relish in our revolving exhibit of fine art in all media by local artists for display and sale. Open April-Dec. Tues. - Sat., 10 am to 4 pm; Sun., 1 to 4 pm. York Hall, 301 Main Street. Free. (757) 890.4490
 
York Hall, 301 Main Street, Yorktown, VA (map)
Come and enjoy Yorktown Exhibit by local artist at The Gallery at York Hall. Relish in our revolving exhibit of fine art in all media by local artists for display and sale. Open April-Dec. Tues. - Sat., 10 am to 4 pm; Sun., 1 to 4 pm. York Hall, 301 Main Street. Free. (757) 890.4490
 
Riverwalk Landing, 425 Water Street, Yorktown, VA (map)
Come sample wines from premiere wineries throughout the Commonwealth. Art and food vendors, plus entertainment, are also scheduled. Rain or shine. Riverwalk Landing. Admission $ www.villageevents.org (757) 877.2933
 
Riverwalk Restaurant, 323 Water Street, Yorktown, VA (map)
Come celebrate Yorktown Wine Festival at Riverwalk Restaurant's Wine Dinner. Featuring 8 Virginia Wineries pouring for a multi course dinner while enjoying Sophia Shedd on the harp for a wonderful evening of wine, food and fun. All proceeds benefit Sister Cities Yorktown. Tickets are available at www.VillageEvents.org or call 757.877.2933.
 
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