Below is a list for what’s happening the remainder of 2015 in the greater Williamsburg area. Get this information straight to your inbox by signing up for one of our e-newsletters (weekly or monthly).
February 29 – March 6
Middle School Art Show at On the Hill Gallery
March 1 – 29
Celebrating our annual York County Middle School Art Show, March 1 – 31 at On the Hill Gallery. The work will be hung and displayed the same as in a professional gallery. The Middle School Art Show will be judged and awards will be given out the top three in their categories along with honorable mentions. The public is invited. Winter hours: Tuesday – Saturday 11 am – 5 PM and Sunday 12 – 5 PM. Free. More details at 757.369.1108 orwww.onthehillgallery.com.
“Steal the Pint Night” at Water Street Grille
March 3
Featuring local breweries. Buy the beers and “steal” the glass. While supplies last, one per customer. Like us on Facebook and get notifications. This week: Seven Arrows Brewing Company.
Yorktown’s Cabin fever Concert Series
March 3
Wipe the winter blues away with a free concert in the Freight Shed at Riverwalk Landing in historic Yorktown. Local musicians engage and interact with the audience during this unique experience. This month: Jennifer Gammill Jazz Band (Jazz).
Sip and Sculpt at the Mariners’ Museum
March 4
A new Battle of Hampton Roads (BOHR) event where guests can enjoy a glass of their favorite adult beverages while creating their own iron-cast molds. The molds will then be used to turn the design into a work of art using traditional iron-casting techniques during iron pour demonstrations throughout the weekend.
Costumed Interpreters at the Mariners’ Museum
March 5 – April 2
Sailors, cooks, surgeons, signalman’s mates and more from the 17th and 18th century will roam the galleries at The Mariners’ Museum on select dates throughout the year. Enjoy learning about life aboard the USS Monitor or CSS Virginia, join in singing songs of the American Civil War and sea shanties and explore the world of an 18th century ship’s surgeon, just to name a few.
‘Mixed Media and Wild Life’ Exhibit at the Gallery at York Hall
Through March 26
Come out to The Gallery at York Hall and enjoy beautiful and picturesque ‘Mixed Media and Wild Life’ art exhibit.
Battle of Hampton Roads Weekend
March 5 & 6
Join The Mariners’ Museum as we commemorate the 154th Anniversary of the Battle of Hampton Roads. Experience Living History encampments, an interactive iron pour, a Civil War beard competition for all ages, enjoy family programs and games, educational lectures, and meet Abe Lincoln!
The Civil War Beard Competition
March 5
Did you know that sideburns are named after the Civil War general Ambrose Burnside? In the Museum’s second annual Civil War Beard Competition, participants will literally face-off beard to beard in this facial hair competition that celebrates the iconic styles of Civil War-era facial hair. Kids can join in on the action too, with two crafty categories designed just for children.
History Bites
March 5
Join The Mariners’ Museum as top restaurants and caterers in Hampton Roads compete in a food-tasting event of historic proportions. Attendees will enjoy unlimited tastings from all contestants who will prepare their best interpretations of a selection of traditional 19th century dishes representing the North, the South and the Navy.
Live Entertainment at Water Street Grille
March 4 & 5
Enjoy your evenings with great, live music at the Water Street Grille throughout March. This week: Mike DeMoss (Friday); Strida (Saturday).
For all events visit the Main Calendar (Visit Williamsburg).
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