What You'll Do: Feb. 2-5

By WYDaily Staff Thursday, February 02, 2012

Well, 2012 is one-twelfth of the way to completion. We think of January as the resting month, our time well-spent on preparing for all our weekend options to come during the ensuing 11 months. Here's a warning: We hope you are well-rested, because there are a lot of great events going on this weekend.

Should you find yourself wondering where we find all this great stuff to do – or maybe even why your fabulous, don’t-miss-it event isn’t listed - here’s the answer: We rely on our calendar (it’s called Talk of the Town, and it’s on the right-hand side of the WYDaily.com homepage) for our best bets. All are welcome to post their events on it, for free. So use it, please, and for events happening this weekend please share them below in the comments. To the weekend!

Benefits of living in a college town
The constitutional conversation continues - The second year of the Constitutional Conversations program continues Thursday at 6:30 p.m. on the topic of the role of judges at the Williamsburg Regional Library with age-appropriate workshops for adults and middle- and high-school students. This month’s workshop will explore how the various provisions of the Constitution and Bill of Rights protect our most precious civil rights and civil liberties. The text of the Constitution contains few provisions concerning individual liberties. In part, this was because the framers believed that an enumeration of rights was unnecessary. The government they had created was one of limited powers. Government officials were not authorized to violate basic liberties. Additionally, many framers believed that the enumeration of some rights would lead individuals to believe those not listed were not protected. Despite this, a Bill of Rights, protecting individual rights, was ultimately drafted and ratified. The middle school and high school workshop topic is The First Amendment: Freedom of Expression. Click here for details.

The Lemon Project celebration of dance - The College of William and Mary's Lemon Project and Department of Theatre, Speech and Dance on Sunday at 3 p.m. at the Kimball Theatre present an hour-long performance featuring Leah Glenn, Assistant Professor of Dance at the College of William and Mary. The concert will showcase the talent of current William and Mary students, alumni, and local African and Native American musicians. This is the kick-off event leading up to the second annual Lemon Project Symposium, which is slated for March 17. Admission if free, but tickets are required and may be obtained at the College of William and Mary Box Office. Click here for details.

Celebrate Groundhog Day at night
Will we have six more weeks of winter – we know, has it even started? – or will the groundhog indicate spring is right around the corner? We’ll all find out Thursday morning, but on Thursday night the Virginia Living Museum celebrates with an evening of winter and spring activities: treats, crafts, children's activities, planetarium programs and a visit from the museum's own groundhog. It happens from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Adults $5, children $4; planetarium tickets an additional $2. Click here for details.

Live and local music
City Arts Café at Grace Covenant Presbyterian Church - Join us for the first City Arts Cafe of 2012, featuring special music guests Bagels & Fralox Klezmer Band. Local artists will be on display in our art gallery, and there will be free refreshments, sponsored in part by Harbour Coffee New Town. Click here for details.

Give kids a smile
For the third year Olde Towne Medical Center, in partnership with area volunteer dentists, dental hygienists and dental assistants, will offer free cleanings, exams, sealants, fillings, fluoride treatments and dental education to children with no dental insurance or with Medicaid. Pre-registration is required for this all-day Saturday event, and can be made by calling 259-3255. Click here for a map to the center.

Have your say as the Triangle plans for the future
James City County, the City of Williamsburg, and York County are jointly reviewing their comprehensive plans for what the respective communities will look like in the future and input from the community is needed. The localities will host four community forums to give you an opportunity to share your vision for the overall Historic Triangle and for the focus areas listed below where locality boundaries meet. Maps of the focus areas and more information are available on www.htplanning.org. The first meeting is Thursday, from 7 to 9 p.m. in the Magruder Elementary School Cafetorium, 700 Penniman Rd., Williamsburg, and all are invited to bring opinions, knowledge, and neighbors to be heard. Click here for more meeting dates and more information about the process.

Tips for loving parents
Here, Now and Down the Road is the parent component to Family Focus’ Al's Pals program. This class will enhance parents' skills in developing their child's social competence. Parents will learn to encourage their child to make good decisions and promote the development of a healthy, drug-free lifestyle. This class, which costs $15 to cover materials, is Friday at 9:45 a.m. at St. Mark Lutheran Church in Yorktown. Click here for information.

The play’s the thing
Hampton Roads Academy presents Alice in Wonderland, Jr. this weekend at the Svein J. Lassen Auditorium. Showtimes are: 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, . Admission is $10 for adults; $5 for students. Click here for directions.

Fundraisers, and the good people having them
Beyond Boobs and Bunko – The Fifth Annual Bunko Tournament for Breast Health Awareness will take over the McAuley Auditorium at Walsingham Academy Saturday from 7 to 10 p.m. This event began with the Kingsmill Bunko Ladies, but soon grew to proportions that require a really big space to accommodate all the players. A basic ticket runs $25, witih special pricing for Beyond Boobs members, students and sponsors. Get some girls together for a great night of fabulous fun as they play bunko for a great cause. Last year the group raised $9,000 for Beyond Boobs and Susang G. Komen and this year they plan to top that. There will be great raffles, a silent auction and keynote remarks on breash health. Click here for more details.

VLM’s Annual Wine and Food Festival - Join Bacchus, the god of nature, vine and wine, for his eighth annual Wine and Food Festival at the Virginia Living Museum on Saturday from 7 to 10 p.m. Enjoy a heavenly variety of wines, local restaurants' samples, live entertainment and silent auction deals to support science education. Tickets are $60. For even more, include the Divine Reception from 6 to 7 p.m. Enjoy blissful hors d’oeuvres by Smithfield Station, top-rated wine selections, exclusive silent auction deals and live music. Tickets are $100 and include the main event from 7 to 10 p.m. Click here for details.

 

King of Glory Preschool and Kindergarten – The school’s 10th annual "From the Heart..for the Kids" auction and spaghetti dinner will be held Saturday at the school, 4897 Longhill Road, Williamsburg. The event will include a silent auction from 3:30 until 5:15 p.m., a live auction starting at 5:20 p.m. and two spaghetti dinner seatings at 4:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Attendees do not need to buy a spaghetti dinner to participate in the auction. Proceeds from this event help the school continue its tradition of excellence in education by offering scholarships to families in need and improving our school's classrooms. For more information or a listing of the auction items, please call 258-1070 or visit www.kogva.org/home.

Benefit book sale for Heritage Public Library – Starting Saturday starting at 10 a.m. head over to the Heritage Public Library in New Kent for a book sale, with all proceeds benefit libraries in New Kent and Charles City Counties. Come by and see new donations in adult and young adult fiction and non-fiction and many new children's books. Book sale held Saturday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Monday and Tuesday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; and Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Closed Sunday. Click here for directions – it’s not as far as you might think!

Third Annual Lions Concert to benefit Olde Towne Medical Center – Saturday night it’s time for the annual event at the Williamsburg Regional Library. This year’s concert features The Lef Dovers and the DOG Street Rhythm Kings. Admission is $15 per person, with all proceeds to benefit Olde Towne Medical Center. Doors open at 6 p.m. for refreshments and raffles. Concert is from 7 to 9 p.m. Click here for ticket information.

A Swingin’ Affair for the W&M Choral international tour - The very popular Broadway and standards Gala concert at the Kimball Theatre is an annual benefit fundraiser presented by the Botetourt Chamber Singers, Dr. Jamie C. Bartlett, conductor. This year’s theme “A Swingin’ Affair” features songs made famous by Frank Sinatra including “That Cat is High”, “Mack the Knife” and “Moon River”. This show will not only feature the very talented singers from the Bots, but also includes performances by the W&M Jazz Ensemble, Dr. Paul Bhasin, director; the Wham Bam Big Band; and the ever-popular Harris Simon playing both jazz piano and harmonica. All proceeds from this concert go directly to support student scholarships for the W&M Choral International Tour. Be sure to get your tickets early so you don’t miss out! Click here for ticket info.

Storytelling Day at The Mariners’ Museum
Stories are a part of every culture across the globe. They have been used to teach lessons, preserve history and for sheer entertainment. This Saturday, the galleries of The Mariners' Museum will come alive with traditional stories from African and Native American cultures, as well as contemporary stories and songs associated with the sinking of the Titanic. Storytellers include regionally and nationally recognized artists Art Johnson, Dan Beasley and Wisteria Perry. Click here for info.

Free dance experience at the Kimball
“The Legend of the Luna Moth, the Fairies, & the Monarchs" takes to the stage Saturday at 2 p.m. at the Kimball Theatre. Presented by the Institute of Dance Community Programs, this magical journey begins with a very hungry caterpillar. The plight of the chrysalis can only be determined by the fairy doctor and fashionable assistant. Admission is free but tickets are required and can be obtained by calling 1-800-HISTORY. Unclaimed ticketed seats will be given away 10 minutes before the show. Click here for more information.