Friday, September 13, 2013

Fall events in Historic Yorktown

 

Historic Yorktown continues to celebrate 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)
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 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
Watermen's Museum (309 Water Street) (map)
Dive in every Friday evening at the Watermen's Museum with all you can eat Shrimp Boil presented by the Carrot Tree Kitchens. Enjoy Steamed Spiced Shrimp, Corn, Slaw, and scrumptious dessert. Friday's in September from 5-8pm and please call 988-1999 for prices and reservations! 309 Water Street. (757) 877.2641. Visit www.watermens.org for more information.
 
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 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)
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.
 
Yorktown Victory Center (map)
Yorktown Victory Center presents public lecture series commemorate the 232nd anniversary of the decisive Revolutionary War victory in Yorktown. Saturdays at 7 p.m., September 14th, 28th and Oct 5th. Yorktown Victory Center, 200 Water Street. Free admission. Reservations recommended, at (757) 253-4572 or rsvp@jyf.virginia.gov.
  • September 14 - "To, Through, and Beyond Virginia" presented by James C. Kelly, chief of Museum Programs for the U.S. Army Center of Military History.
  • September 28 - "The Tyranny of the People" presented by Holger Hoock, the J. Carroll Amundson Professor of British History at the University of Pittsburgh.
  • October 5 - "Painters and Paintings in the Early American South: 1735-1800" presented by Carolyn J. Weekley, Colonial Williamsburg Foundation Juli Grainger Curator Emerita and author.
 
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 Restaurant (map)
Join us along with The Yorktown Onion, NYR Organic Make up, Body Wraps and Origami Owl for a fun ladies night! Bring a friend and catch up on what's been going on. Door prizes at 6:30. Riverwalk Restaurant For more information call 757-875-1522.
 
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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