Jane Monheit

Get ready for a special Jazz Weekend in Williamsburg,Virginia.  The quaint, historic town welcomes Jane Monheit for a concert on Saturday, March 3, at 5:30pm and 8:30pm. 

Jane Monheit is a talented jazz vocalist who has garnered numerous accolades over the past decade.  She is a favorite in both the jazz and cabaret worlds, due in large part to the sincere and romantic interpretations she brings to jazz standards.  Her concert will be held at the Williamsburg Lodge Virginia Room.  Tickets are $35 and $45, with a cash bar featuring wine, mixed drinks and beer available from 4:45-10:00pm.

Make a night of it with dinner reservations at the Williamsburg Lodge Restaurant.  Begin the evening with a mouth-watering three-course meal before the concert, planned by Executive Chef Rhys Lewis. Seating Times: 5:30, 5:45, 6, 6:15, 6:30, 6:45, 7:00pm.  Dinner is a prix fixe menu and is $35 per person plus tax and gratuity.

The rest of the Jazz Weekend in Williamsburg VA is highlighted by a Tapas and Tunes Event on Friday, March 2, from 5-11pm, and a Sunday Jazz Bruch, at 10am, featuring local jazz artist Eddie Edwards.  Both of these events are also located at the Williamsburg Lodge.

Entrance yourself in romance in Williamsburg, Virginia.  Home to history and situated in the scenic Virginia Peninsula area, this destination allows guests to relax and rejuvenate while enjoying some decadent fun.

Didn’t think Williamsburg was an option for Valentine’s Day romance?  You’d be surprised. Check out these things to do:

• Coffee, Chocolate, and Cognac Signature Event: Saturday, February 11, 8pm & Saturday, February 18, 9pm

Sample delicious coffees, chocolates and cognac during this romantic reception. This event is located at the Williamsburg Lodge.  Admission:  $45 per person includes tax and gratuity. 

• Carriage Rides: Daily (Weather Permitting)

Travel the area in a lovely horse-drawn carriage.  The setting alone sparks magic!

• Secrets of the Chocolate Maker: Saturdays, February 11 & 18, and Tuesday, February 14

Almost everyone loves chocolate—even in cooking. Find out how chocolate was used in 18th-century recipes—and the work involved in preparing raw cocoa to be used. Admission: This event is included in all Colonial Williamsburg admission tickets.

• Music Under the Stars: Saturday, February 18, 7:30pm

Steve Lippia performs “Simply Sinatra.”  This show is a blend of classic music styles with contemporary panache. Music Under the Stars is a Williamsburg Symphonia Concert.  This event is located at the Williamsburg Lodge.  Admission:  $45 per person includes tax and gratuity.

Where better to celebrate President’s Day than Colonial Williamsburg, an area rich with American history.  The area was the center of political events during the Revolutionary War and is home today to America’s Historic Triangle, featuring Colonial Williamsburg, Yorktown and Jamestown.

During President’s Day Weekend there are multiple things to do at Colonial Williamsburg.   Add these programs and special events to your Williamsburg vacation for a historic weekend getaway.

Breakfast with the Presidents: February 18, 2012
8:30–10 a.m. in the Williamsburg Lodge Colony Room
Start your day with Presidents Washington, Jefferson, and Madison. Enjoy a sumptuous breakfast buffet and a chance to ask the presidents about their time in office. Then follow the Fifes and Drums to the Capitol for a special interactive program. Admission: $29.95 adults, $14.95 children; includes tax and gratuity.

“To Washington’s Health”: February 18, 2012
7 & 8:30 p.m. in the Capitol
The Virginia Company performs a variety of songs and instrumental tunes familiar to our first President, reflecting the breadth and character of music during George Washington's lifetime. Selected chiefly from 18th-century American sources, they include pieces composed in Washington's honor, songs heard at Mount Vernon during his lifetime, tunes to which he danced, and airs and instrumental works he enjoyed at the theater and in concert. Admission: $12 Adults, $5 Children.

An Evening with the Presidents: February 19, 2012
7:30 p.m. at the Kimball Theatre
Join presidents Washington, Jefferson, and Madison in a discussion about how they as Presidents interacted and negotiated with the Congresses of their times. Admission: $12 Adults, $5 Children.

From Coronation to Inauguration: February 19, 2012
7:30 & 9 p.m. at the Governor’s Palace
This popular annual concert features music popular at the time of George III’s coronation and George Washington’s inauguration.  Admission: $12 Adults, $6 Children.

Get ready to ramp up your days at Busch Gardens Williamsburg with these exciting events:

Ramp Jam: April 21-22, 28-29

This spring Busch Gardens hosts Ramp Jam, an event from the ASA Action Sports World Tour. Guests will get to see the best in professional skateboarding, BMX and in-line skating.  Ramp Jam is included with the purchase of Busch Gardens tickets.

Glory at the Gardens: May 6 & 20, June 10 & 24
Glory at the Gardens returns this summer with a fantastic line-up featuring the best acts in Christian music.. All concerts are included with Busch Gardens tickets.

Busch Gardens Live Concert Series: May 13, June 3 & 17, August 26
Busch Gardens continues it concert series with Busch Gardens Live, featuring some of the top artists in pop, rock and classic oldies. All concerts are free with park admission.

Stay tuned for more details regarding these events and the many other special events this Virginia theme park hosts throughout the year.

Busch Gardens Williamsburg is launching an all new world-class coaster experience in Spring 2012. The multi-launch coaster, named Verbolten, will take riders on a high spend drive along the German autobahn before detouring through the Black Forest. The ride will be located in the re-envisioned Oktoberfest section of the park.

The Verbolten name is a play on verboten, German for forbidden.

Verbolten will feature two launch zones and an indoor section of the ride will have special effects. The ride will last approximately 3 ½ minutes and will travel along a 2,800-foot long track featuring twists and turns in the forbidden forest. The top speed of the coaster is 55mph.

Taking a cue from its autobahn theme, riders will travel in a sports car-themed coaster tram, which will depart from a Bavarian-designed station. Verbolten utilizes electromagnetic technology to propel riders through a high-speed thrill packed with twists, turns and plunges. The highlight of the ride is an 88-foot drop from a dilapidated looking covered bridge that sends riders plunging towards the river below.

The only way to experience this all-new thrill is to purchase Busch Gardens tickets. Get yours today to enjoy a day at the Virginia Theme Park.

Christmas Town at Busch Gardens Williamsburg is now open daily.  The annual holiday festival will be open daily, now through December 31, excluding Christmas day.  The celebration features five million twinkling lights, wonderfully entertaining shows, delicious treats and unique holiday shopping.

Purchase Christmas Town tickets today to explore the festivities.

The world’s most beautiful theme park transforms into a winter wonderland, complete with five million twinkling lights, dazzling shows, delectable foods and beautiful sights and sounds that create the perfect holiday atmosphere. This year also features a new walk-through attraction as well as a new show – Gloria! – that reveals the true meaning of Christmas. Fan favorites that return to Christmas Town include Busch Gardens’ 50-foot-tall, light-dancing Christmas tree; Santa’s Workshop featuring Santa and Mrs. Claus; and Mistletoe Marketplace, a traditional outdoor German market featuring artisan-made crafts and gifts for everyone in the family.

Busch Gardens Christmas Town in Williamsburg, Virginia has operating hours from 3pm - 10 p.m. each day, closing at 9 p.m. on Christmas Eve. Some sections of the park will remain closed for the season, and some rides and attractions are weather dependent.

Ring in the New Year in Williamsburg, Virginia to enjoy family-friendly festivities, delicious food and a grand fireworks display at midnight.

This is the 19^th annual year for First Night, which touts itself as alcohol free and kid-friendly.  Festivities will begin around 5pm on December 31sst, although a special kid’s show is planned at 3pm at Matthew Whaley Elementary.  Fireworks will cap off the kids show, behind the school, at 7pm.  As far as the other First Night festivities, main stage performances will begin at 6pm.  All venues are indoors, and performers include musicians and specialty acts. 

New entertainment for this year’s event includes the “Main Event Shag Band,” which is especially great for those who love to dance. 

A rock concert will be featured at the Williamsburg Community Building from 8-11pm.

Free buses, for those with paid admission, will be available throughout the Williamsburg area from 5pm to 12:30am.  Admissions for First Night are $15 and kids 5 and under are free. 

The Grand Finale Fireworks will begin at 11:30pm at Zable Stadium at the College of William and Mary, with fireworks set to display at midnight.

Reserve tickets to Busch Gardens Christmas Town for even more holiday fun on a Williamsburg vacation.