Wednesday, January 21, 2026

Events this week: Live music, a winter carnival and more

Barry Manilow's Wardrobe will perform at The Corner Pocket on Friday. (Photo via Facebook)

Jan. 21, 2026

January is traditionally a quiet month in the Historic Triangle, but a variety of events are still on tap this week to help fend off the winter doldrums.

The live music scene will feature concerts by Barry Manilow's Wardrobe, Zack Salsberry and The Three Jolly Coachmen. A candlelit organ recital is scheduled to be held at Bruton Parish Church.

Several informative presentations are also in the works. The Virginia Capital Trail Foundation will host Cap Trail 101 at James City County Library, and award-winning local chocolatier Mary Griffith will discuss the history of chocolate at the Stryker Center.

Other highlights include a free Neighborhood Winter Carnival at the Abram Frink Jr. Community Center and two performances of Joseph & the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat at the Kimball Theatre.

As you may know, local meteorologists are tracking a snow and ice storm that could bring significant impacts to all of Virginia this weekend.

We were hoping to have more clarity about the storm's expected timing before sending out this newsletter. As of now, it seems the effects will begin to be felt across our area late Saturday.

Some weekend activities will likely be canceled or postponed due to inclement weather. We recommend following event organizers' websites or social media pages for updates.

See below for our curated guide to things to do around the Historic Triangle, Jan. 22 - 25.

EVENTS THIS WEEK

Each week, we scour event calendars from across the region and send readers a list of local events and activities worthy of their time. For additional event details, click on the bolded, hyperlinked titles.

Thursday, Jan. 22

A presentation on the Virginia Capital Trail will be held at James City County Library on Jan. 22. (Photo courtesy of the Virginia Capital Trail Foundation)

NATURE

Cap Trail 101: A Guide to the Trail! | James City County Library | Join the Virginia Capital Trail Foundation for a one-hour presentation that will provide a formal introduction to the Capital Trail, covering everything from the trail's early history to the current day, including the planned Williamsburg extension. Sign up here. Free. 12 - 1 pm.

FILM

Throwback Thursday: "Jeremiah Johnson" | Williamsburg Library | This film series screens a variety of classic and contemporary movies for an adult audience. The Jan. 22 feature is "Jeremiah Johnson" (1972, PG), featuring Robert Redford and Will Geer. The film is based on a book by Vardis Fisher. Free. 2 - 4:30 pm.

KIDS

Swirls & Symphonies | Yorktown Library | Children will learn about art and music from different points in history and then participate in fun crafts while listening to classical music. Free. 4:30 - 5:30 pm.

WELLNESS

Introduction to Meditation | James City County Library | Learn a new skill and improve your mental health in this four-part yoga series. For adults 19+. Free. 5:30 - 6:30 pm.

Friday, Jan. 23

SPECIAL EVENT

History of Chocolate | Stryker Center | Award-winning local chocolatier Mary Griffith will discuss the history of chocolate, including how it is grown and harvested. Registration is not required. For adults 19+. Free. 11 am - 12 pm.

HISTORY

USS Minnesota: Flagship of the North Atlantic Blockading Squadron | The Mariners' Museum and Park | John V. Quarstein, Director emeritus of the USS Monitor Center, will present on the USS Minnesota The warship was involved in the capture of Hatteras Inlet in August 1861 and then returned to Hampton Roads, where it became the flagship of the North Atlantic Blockading Squadron. In-person admission is $1; livestream is free. Register here. 12 - 1 pm.

CRAFT

Crochet Club | Yorktown Library | Teens are invited to learn and grow with crochet skills and make a beginner project. No experience is necessary, but registration is required. Free. 3:30 - 5 pm.

KIDS

Winter Wonderland Cake Decorating | James City County Recreation Center | Kids will frost a double-layer cake with buttercream icing and decorate it with winter colors, snowflakes and snowmen. Boxes will be provided to take home decorated cakes. See the website to sign up. $30. 5:30 - 7:30 pm.

MUSIC

Dewey Decibel Series: Three Jolly Coachmen | Williamsburg Library | Presented by the Three Jolly Coachmen's Coffee House series, this concert will transport guests back to the days when folk songs were on the cutting edge of American popular music. Tickets are $5.50 each ($4.40 for Friends of WRL). See the website to purchase tickets. 7 - 10 pm.

Barry Manilow's Wardrobe | The Corner Pocket | Enjoy a night of New Wave and Alt 80s music presented by Barry Manilow's Wardrobe. 7 - 10 pm.

Saturday, Jan. 24

Tabb Library will host a jigsaw puzzle swap event on Jan. 24. (Photo courtesy of York County Public Libraries)

SPECIAL EVENTS

Winter Jigsaw Puzzle Swap | Tabb Library | This fun event allows participants to trade jigsaw puzzles. Puzzle donations will be accepted through Jan. 23. The standard swap ratio is one to one, and participants can swap a maximum of six puzzles total. Free. 10 - 11:15 am.

Neighborhood Winter Carnival | Abram Frink Jr. Community Center | The community is invited to attend a fun indoor winter carnival featuring dancing, inflatables, Bingo, carnival games, sno cones, face painting and more. Free. 2 - 5 pm.

FIRST AID

American Red Cross Courses | James City County Recreation Center | American Red Cross CPR & AED and First Aid courses will be hosted by the Aquatics team from 9 am - 1 pm or 2 - 6 pm. $95.

GAMES

Jigsaw Puzzle Competition | Tabb Library | Teams of four will compete to put together a 500-piece jigsaw puzzle in two hours or less. Registration is required. Free. 1:30 - 4:30 pm.

Adult Scrabble Club | James City County Library | Learn new Scrabble tips, meet other players and participate in low-key competition during this relaxed and friendly meetup. For adults ages 19+. Free. 10:15 a.m. - 1 p.m.

INFORMATIONAL

Backyard Chicken Keeping | Tabb Library | Carol Bartram of Peninsula Chicken Keepers (PeCK) will discuss the basics of keeping a small flock of pet chickens in your backyard. Free. 2 - 3:30 pm.

KIDS

Preschool Dance Party | Stryker Center | Preschool-aged children are invited to attend a fun dance party. Parents can also participate. Free. 11 am - 12 pm.

NATURE

Stream to Sea Stroll | York River State Park | Hike to a small woodland and marsh stream, freshwater pond and saltwater river. Park staff will capture and identify different crustaceans and fish while pointing out plant life. Included with park admission. 10 am - 12 pm.

MARKET

Hilton Village Farmers Market | 10260 Warwick Blvd | Historic Hilton Village's weekly market on Main is held every Saturday, year-round. Free admission. 9 am - 12 pm.

MUSIC

Historic Organ Recital: Norman Elton | Bruton Parish Church | Enjoy a concert featuring the Historic English Chamber Organ, one of Colonial Williamsburg's 18th-century instruments. Presented by Norman Elton, organist at Williamsburg Presbyterian Church. Free; donations gratefully accepted. 10 - 10:30 am.

January Jams: Zack Salsberry | The Virginia Beer Company | Relax with the music of Zack Salsberry. Cook's Burger Bar's food truck will be on site. 5 - 8 pm.

Organ Recital: Dr. JanEl Will | Bruton Parish Church | Dr. JanEl Will, organist at Bruton Parish Church, will present a candlelit recital featuring 18th-century music. Free; donations gratefully accepted. 7 - 8 pm.

Sunday, Jan. 25

HEALTH & WELLNESS

Eat to Compete: Smart Nutrition for Young Athletes | James City County Recreation Center | Nutritionist Stephanie Militano will discuss how proper fueling supports endurance, focus and recovery. This program is geared toward ages 12+. Free. 3 - 4 pm.

KIDS

Puppet Storytime | Stryker Center | Children ages 3+ are invited to sing and dance with puppets and enjoy books, flannel board stories and other fun activities. Space is limited; reserve a ticket starting 30 minutes before the program begins. Free. 2 - 3 pm.

Multi-Day

A drawing in the Whymsical Way Art Exhibit. (Photo courtesy of WRL)

EXHIBIT

Whymsical Way Art Exhibit | Williamsburg Library | Jan. 6 - Feb. 8 | View a new exhibit featuring the work of local artist Layne Fraser Dyer. An educator who was honored by William & Mary in 2012, Dyer draws and paints lovable, whimsical and friendly characters. Free & open to the public.

THEATRE

Joseph & the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat | Kimball Theatre | Jan. 23 & 24 at 7 pm | Attend a joyful production by Providence Classical School. A select group of dedicated students will tell this classic story about trust, faith and courage amid unimaginable challenges. 2 hours 10 min. Tickets are $20 for adults, $15 for children 12 and under.

HISTORY

Tour: The Rockefellers' Bassett Hall | Colonial Williamsburg | Jan. 22 - 24 from 10 am - 5 pm | Tour the Williamsburg home of John D. Rockefeller Jr. and his wife Abby Aldrich Rockefeller. Guests will be able to explore rooms furnished with Mrs. Rockefeller's folk art, 18th-century antiques and 20th-century accessories. Included with CW admission or a Good Neighbor Pass.

DINING

Newport News Restaurant Week | Various Locations | Newport News Restaurant Week returns for 2026 on Jan. 11 - 25. More than 30 local restaurants will offer exclusive deals throughout the city as part of this annual event. See the full list of participating restaurants here.

SEASONAL

Ice Skating at the Liberty Ice Pavilion | Colonial Williamsburg | Daily through Feb. 28 | Enjoy outdoor ice-skating at Colonial Williamsburg throughout the winter. Refreshments, including hot cider, coffee and baked treats, will be available for purchase steps away from the ice. See the operating schedule here. Regular daily rates are $16 for adults, $14 for youth ages 3 - 12. Skate rentals are $6. Season ice passes are also available.

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Friday, January 16, 2026

Governor Glenn Youngkin Announces Additional Board Appointments

Commonwealth of Virginia

Office of Governor Glenn Youngkin

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE · January 16, 2026

CONTACTS:

Office of the Governor

Contact: Peter Finocchio

Peter.Finocchio@governor.virginia.gov

Governor Glenn Youngkin Announces Additional Board Appointments

RICHMOND, VA— Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced additional board appointments.

BOARD APPOINTMENTS

AUTHORITY

RICHMOND EYE EAR HOSPITAL AUTHORITY

Peter Pastore of Richmond, CFO, Richmond Marketing Inc.

COMMONWEALTH

VIRIGINIA AFRICAN AMERICAN ADVISORY BOARD

Pastor Robert “JR” Gurley of Newport News, Director LivingStone House of Prayer

Patrina Mosley of Alexandria, Principal, PPM Consulting, LLC; Adjunct Professor, Liberty University

VIRGINIA LGBTQ+ ADVISORY BOARD

Elle Smith of Wise, Assistant Secretary of Agriculture and Forestry

COMMERCE AND TRADE

TOBACCO REGION REVITALIZATION COMMISSION

The Honorable Danny Marshall III of Danville, former Member, Virginia House of Delegates (49th District)

VIRGINIA NUCLEAR ENERGY CONSORTIUM AUTHORITY

Dr. Holly Szumila-Vance of Yorktown, Jefferson Lab Researcher & Assistant Professor

DESIGNATED

SOUTHEASTERN PUBLIC SERVICE AUTHORITY

Albert Moor II, PE, of Suffolk, retired City Manager, City of Suffolk

EDUCATION

BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE ROANOKE HIGHER EDUCATION AUTHORITY

Tara Wiedeman, SPHR, of Roanoke, Human Resources Senior Director, Carilion Clinic

BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE VIRGINIA MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS

Brook Trible of Glen Allen, Assistant Secretary of the Commonwealth

INTERSTATE COMPACT ON EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY FOR MILITARY CHILDREN

Daniel W. Smith, EdD, of Stafford, Superintendent, Stafford County Public Schools

HEALTH AND HUMAN RESOURCES

ADVISORY COUNCIL ON PEDIATRIC AUTOIMMUNE NEUROPSYCHIATRIC DISORDERS AND PEDIATRIC ACUTE-ONSET NEUROPSYCHIATRIC SYNDROME

Erin Reid of Henrico, Community Advocate

BOARD OF DENTISTRY

Dr. Rick Quigg of Virginia Beach, Doctor of Oral Surgery, Coastal Virginia Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

BOARD OF MEDICINE

The Honorable David W. Christian of Buckingham County, Pharmacy Director, Central Virginia Health Services; President, In-House Pharmacy Partners; Member, Buckingham County School Board

BOARD OF PHYSICAL THERAPY

Margaret “Marghi” R. Guarino, PT, DPT, OCS, of Fairfax, Regional Director Inova Physical Therapy, Inova Health System

Pam Pryor of Arlington, Executive Director for Communication, Cornerstone Chapel

MATERNAL MORTALITY REVIEW TEAM

Dana Henry, RDN, of Charlottesville, Outpatient Dietician, UVA Health/ Morrison Healthcare

Dr. Shaughanassee Vines of Chesapeake, Certified Nurse Midwife, HealthyHER Women’s Center

RARE DISEASE COUNCIL

Judith Stecker of Falls Church, Executive Vice President, Burson; Co-Founder, Wheeler's Warriors

STATE EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES ADVISORY BOARD

Kim W. Craig of Augusta County, Executive Director, Staunton-Augusta County First Aid and Rescue Squad, Inc.

John I. Morgan, MD, FACEP, FAEMS, of Loudoun County, Operational Medical Director, Loudoun County Combined Fire and Rescue System

STATE REHABILITATION COUNCIL FOR THE BLIND AND VISION IMPAIRED

Mark Roane of Richmond, retired mechanical engineer

Jeffrey Sluss of Salem, Executive Director, SkillsUSA Virginia Foundation

VIRGINIA BOARD FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES

Kate Olson of Richmond, Self-Advocacy Coordinator, The Arc of Virginia

INDEPENDENT

VIRGINIA LOTTERY BOARD

Harshad Barot of Virginia Beach, Owner, Galaxy Corporation

The Honorable Crystal M. Cline of Warren County, Sheriff, Warren County Sheriff’s Office

LABOR

BOARD FOR PROFESSIONAL SOIL SCIENTISTS, WETLAND PROFESSIONALS, AND GEOLOGISTS

Emily Salkind of Richmond, Senior Environmental Lead, Westwood Professional Services

LEGISLATIVE

LEGISLATOR COMPENSATION COMMISSION

The Honorable George Bryan Slater of Chesterfield County, Secretary of Labor, Commonwealth of Virginia

STATE WATER COMMISSION

J. Barry Bates of Essex County, Owner, Mount View Farm, Inc.

VIRGINIA ISRAEL ADVISORY BOARD

Connie Aron Meyer of Virginia Beach, Principal, Meyer Group Insurance

NATURAL AND HISTORIC RESOURCES

STATE WATER CONTROL BOARD

James W. Patteson, PE, of City of Fairfax, Principal, Blue Heron Leadership Group

PUBLIC SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY

SECURE AND RESILIENT COMMONWEALTH PANEL

Jason N. Berry of Washington County, County Administrator, Washington County

STATE BOARD OF LOCAL AND REGIONAL JAILS

Dr. Sarah Scarbrough of Chesterfield, Founder and Director, REAL LIFE

VIRGINIA COUNCIL FOR THE INTERSTATE COMPACT FOR JUVENILES

Kate Hanger of New Kent, Executive Director, Virginia Victim Assistance Network

TRANSPORTATION

MOTOR VEHICLE DEALER BOARD

Gail D. Davis of Chesterfield, President, Davis Auto Sales II

Carl Hart of Salem, President, Hart Motor Company Inc.

Lynn Martin of Rustburg, President, L&B Auto Inc.

NORTHERN VIRGINIA TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY

The Honorable Pat Herrity of Fairfax, Member, Fairfax County Board of Supervisors (Springfield District)

VETERANS AND DEFENSE AFFAIRS

VETERANS SERVICES FOUNDATION BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Mr. Steven Arango of Fairfax, Attorney, Jenner & Block; U.S. Marine Corps Veteran

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