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"From Africa to Virginia" Theme Month at Jamestown Settlement
Date: Monday, February 01, 2010 - Monday, February 28, 2011
Jamestown Settlement
2110 Jamestown Road
Williamsburg, VA 23185
Phone1: (757) 253-4838
Phone2: (888) 593-4682 Toll-Free
Fax: (757) 253-5299
Opens: 9:00:00 AM
Closes: 5:00:00 PM
Admission Fee
Children Welcome

Jamestown Settlement gallery exhibits and a printed family guide highlight the culture of the first known Africans in Virginia, from the kingdom of Ndongo in Angola, and the experience of Africans in 17th-century Virginia. Guided tours of the museum’s outdoor living-history areas will compare fishing, hunting, construction and metalworking skills of Africans in Angola with technology used in 17th-century Virginia. Yorktown Victory Center exhibits explore the impact of the Revolution on African Americans. In 2011, a value-priced combination ticket is $20.00 for adults and $10.00 for ages 6-12. 2011 admission to Jamestown Settlement is $15.50 for adults and $7.25 for ages 6-12. Children under 6 are free. To learn more about "From Africa to Virginia," visit http://www.historyisfun.org/From-Africa-to-Virginia.htm.

"Furious Love" Film Series
Date: Wednesday, September 01, 2010 - Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Williamsburg Library Theatre
515 Scotland St.
Williamsburg, VA 23185
Phone: (757) 259-4070 Program Services Division
Email: programs@wrl.org
Opens: 2:00:00 PM
Closes: 4:00:00 PM

The “Furious Love” Film Series is a month-long celebration of films featuring Richard Burton and Elizabeth Taylor in some of their most fiery, acclaimed roles. The film series is presented to complement a September 22 visit to the library by Nancy Schoenberger, co-author of the book, “Furious Love: Elizabeth Taylor, Richard Burton, and the Marriage of the Century.” More information about the films and the author visit are available at www.wrl.org/programs or by calling the library at (757) 259-4070. September 1 - The V.I.P.s (1963) September 15 – Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf (1966) September 22 – Taming of the Shrew (1967) September 29 – The Comedians (1967)

"Hampton Roads Finest Wedding Expo" by Show Bride
Date: Sunday, November 21, 2010 - Sunday, November 21, 2010
The Founders Inn & Spa
5641 Indian River Road
Virginia Beach, VA 23464
Phone1: (757) 671-8181 Show Bride
Phone2: (757) 424-5511 For Directions Only
Fax: (757) 313-4330
Email: hamptonroads@mac.com
Opens: 2:00:00 PM
Closes: 5:00:00 PM
Admission Fee

Celebrate inside The Founders Inn and Spa’s ballrooms or amid the lush Colonial gardens with the culinary team's artistic creations for wedding rehearsals, ceremonies and receptions. The first 100 brides with online tickets will receive free companion airfare. The first 100 grooms with online tickets will receive two wedding bands, any style, any size. The first 100 guests with the bride or groom will receive $500 in Las Vegas Casino Benefits. At 4pm, check out an elegant fashion show with gowns and tuxedos by shown to you by Wright Model and Talent. Don't forget to sign up to win door prizes from participating exhibitors before 5pm. One lucky bride will win a 3 day, 2 night vacation choice among 22 destinations.

"Rhythms on the Riverwalk" Concert Series
Date: Friday, September 10, 2010 - Friday, September 10, 2010
Riverwalk Landing
425 Water Street
Yorktown, VA 23690
Phone: (757) 890-3500
Opens: 6:30:00 PM
Closes: 8:30:00 PM
Children Welcome
Pets Welcome

We've stepped things up a bit, literally! This year's concert series features three Fridays of toe tappin' jazz followed by two Fridays of knee slappin' country. Bring lawn chairs and blankets for seating. 425 Water Street, Riverwalk Landing, Yorktown. Free. www.yorkcounty.gov/tourism

"Rhythms on the Riverwalk" Concert Series
Date: Friday, September 17, 2010 - Friday, September 17, 2010
Riverwalk Landing
425 Water Street
Yorktown, VA 23690
Phone: (757) 890-3500
Opens: 6:30:00 PM
Closes: 8:30:00 PM
Children Welcome
Pets Welcome

We've stepped things up a bit, literally! This year's concert series features three Fridays of toe tappin' jazz followed by two Fridays of knee slappin' country. Bring lawn chairs and blankets for seating. 425 Water Street, Riverwalk Landing, Yorktown. Free. www.yorkcounty.gov/tourism

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