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14 Why we celebrate

62 ANTIQUES AND CONSIGNMENTS

30 All-American favorites have a whole new taste

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT 23 Music on a summer breeze 26 Entertainment guide 35 Outdoor movies: just the ticket 36 AREA MAP

Covering the Historic Triangle since 1964

Marisa J. Porto Publisher and Editor-in-Chief

70 DISCOUNTS EVENTS 10 Fireworks celebrate the Fourth

Peggy Bellows Editor Olivia S. Hartman Marketing/Advertising Director Melissa Orendorff Business Development Manager LouAnne M. Sexton Layout & Design

12 Art-cade Gallery presents Disney art for all ages 20 Sweet summers in the cemetery 22 Surry to celebrate pork, peanuts and pine 41 Summer nights are made for outdoor music and dancing

Peter Dewey • Kathy Sturgeon Sandy Xander Design Support Austin Bogues • Heather Bridges Brandy Centolanza • Kellen Holtzman Adrienne Mayfield • Ryan McKinnon Steve Vaughan Writers

50 Scared, for a good cause FOOD & DRINK 32 BBQ sauce a family tradition at Pierce’s Pitt Bar-B-Que 33 Pierce’s Bar-B-Que Baked Beans recipe

Summer Hamlin • Kathy Talmage Advertising Sales

LOCAL BUSINESS PROFILE

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42 Bob’s Upholstery’s changes keep pace with customer interests

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38 MAP DIRECTORY OUTDOOR FUN 16 Only the fittest need apply 18 Park to Park Bicycle Tour 47 Have paddle will travel 54 TAKE THE TOUR THINGS TO DO 40 Open studio gives inner artist a chance to blossom 68 WORSHIP

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History abounds year-round in Williamsburg, but it takes even more of a spotlight during America’s birthday month.

In this issue, read about the role the Historic Triangle played in American Independence and, while you’re at it, plan how you’ll celebrate the Fourth. From fireworks over the York River to fireworks over the Revolutionary City, there’s plenty to see and do.

Summer, and July especially, often brings cookouts to mind. So, this month we track down the perfect All-American plate – hot dogs, hamburgers, apple pie, you name it.

If you don’t feel like grilling in your backyard, head over to Pierce’s Pitt, also detailed in this month’s issue. It’s one of the best places in the region for barbeque.

Blue Talon Bistro is another local draw in the food realm, but every summer, the restaurant also presents an outdoor movie series.

It’s one of many ways to spend an evening outdoors this month, including a summer concert series outside Grace Episcopal Church and the Summer Breeze concerts in Merchants Square.

There are some unique ways to spend time indoors this month, too. A horror convention for a good cause, Scares That Care Weekend returns to the DoubleTree by Hilton July 22-24.

And on a lighter note, Art-cade Gallery’s annual summer art show features reproductions from the Disney Fine Art collection; Artcade is the only authorized Disney Fine Art gallery in the area.

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Fireworks celebrate the Fourth

By Heather Bridges When celebrating Independence Day, fireworks immediately come to mind.

And while there are plenty of ways to get your fireworks fix, the Historic Triangle offers a variety of other ways to celebrate the Fourth, from an 8K run to Fifes and Drums performances.

Here are some ideas.

Busch Gardens Spend the day wandering country to country at Busch Gardens Williamsburg, followed by an evening spent watching fireworks.

Appealing to sight and sound, the theme park pairs its annual fireworks display with original soundscapes.

The display will repeat each night, July 2-4.

Park-goers can also catch country music artist Lee Greenwood on stage the evening of July 4.

Busch Gardens is open from 10 a.m.-11 p.m. daily.

For more information, visit seaworldparks.com/buschgardens-williamsburg.

Colonial Williamsburg There’s nothing quite like celebrating the birth of America in a place steeped with American History.

In Colonial Williamsburg, the Independence Day celebrations start bright and early, continuing until the last firework fades from the night sky.

At 10 a.m., the festivity begins behind the Courthouse, with a special militia muster saluting the 13 original stages. In addition to the firing of muskets and cannons, the Fifes and Drums will play and the state flags will be on display.

Though outdoor options abound, guests can also step indoors for dinner or a musical performance. At 4 p.m., check out “I Hear America Singing,” a performance by the Runaway String Band. With banjo,

mandolin, guitar and bass, the band brings life to the traditional music of America. They’ll perform in Hennage Auditorium.

The day concludes at 9:15 p.m. with a grand fireworks display, visible from Market Square and Palace Green. At evening’s end, the Fifes and Drums will march down Duke of Gloucester Street, from Palace Green to Botetourt Street.

For more information, visit colonialwilliamsburg. com or call 888-965-7254.

Yorktown For another celebration surrounded by history, head to historic Yorktown.

At 8 a.m., the day begins with the Yorktown Independence Day 8K run and 5K walk through Yorktown Battlefield. Registration begins 6:30 a.m. at York High School.

A patriotic parade begins at 9 a.m., tracing Water and Main Streets and accompanied by music from the U.S. Coast Guard Band.

The evening event kicks off at 7 p.m. with a bellringing ceremony at Riverwalk Landing, followed by a performance from the United States Army Training and Doctrine Command Brass Band. Lastly, watch a fireworks show over the York River starting at 9:15 p.m.

On both July 3 and 4, Yorktown Victory Center’s Liberty Celebration will complement the events in historic Yorktown on July 4. Visitors can participate in military exercises, watch tactical drills and learn more about experiences during the Revolutionary War from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. on both days. The Fifes and Drums of York Town will also perform, at 2:30 p.m. on July 3 and 11 a.m. on July 4.

For more information, visit yorkcounty.gov or call 757-890-3500. above: Busch Gardens’ Independence Day fireworks Photo by Rob Ostermaier

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By Heather Bridges Step into the beloved world of Walt Disney at Art-cade Gallery’s 16th annual summer art show.

Throughout July, the gallery will showcase around 40 licensed reproductions from the Disney Fine Art collection – and a few originals, too.

The paintings bring life to classic Disney characters and moments, such as “The Red Queen” from Alice in Wonderland, “Mickey’s Dream” from Fantasia or “Serenade for a Lady” from Lady and the Tramp, but they do so in unexpected ways.

Rather than a recreation of a particular animation cel, each work of art is an interpretation. The artists incorporate the movie’s whole spirit, said gallery coowner Mickey Sego.

Even more, Art-cade Gallery is the only authorized Disney Fine Art gallery in Southeastern Virginia, Sego said. The prints displayed in the gallery – each signed and numbered -- are the same prints found at Disney Land and Disney World.

The gallery invites the community, people of all ages, to experience the summer show.

Disney stories affect everybody, Sego said, children and parents alike. Each print brings life to a different story, and each story brings life to different memories.

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Stories are prevalent around Art-cade. The gallery is an authorized dealer of the Art of Dr. Seuss, including limited edition prints of both his book illustrations and “Secret Art,” as well as replicas of his “unorthodox taxidermy” and sculptures.

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Why we celebrate

By Steve Vaughan Aside from Philadelphia, where the Declaration of Independence was actually signed, no place has more reason to celebrate the 4th of July than the Historic Triangle, where the battle for American independence was won and where, arguably, it began.

Patrick Henry had come close to urging American independence in a 1765 speech against the Stamp Act at the Colonial Capitol in Williamsburg.

In his famous “Give me liberty or give me death” address to the Second Virginia Convention at St. John’s Church in Richmond on March 20, 1775, he made the call for independence explicit.

On May 15, 1776 the House of Burgesses unanimously adopted Virginia's Resolution for Independence, among the first colonies to do so, and called for the other colonies to declare their independence, which they did at the Second Continental Congress in Philadelphia in July of that year.

On January 7, 1776 Richard Henry Lee, a Virginian, made the motion at the Second continental Congress in Philadelphia that lead to the Declaration of Independence.

Thomas Jefferson, a Virginian and an alumnus of the College of William and Mary was chosen by John Adams to draft the Declaration in part due to his

talent as a writer and also because he was a Virginian.

Virginia was, at that time, the largest and wealthiest of the colonies and its support was considered crucial by advocates for independence.

Adams had been the second choice as writer and deferred to Jefferson.

“Reason first—You are a Virginian, and a Virginian ought to appear at the head of this business. Reason second—I am obnoxious, suspected and unpopular. You are very much otherwise. Reason third—You can write ten times better than I can,” Adams told Jefferson.

After considerable debate and revision, the Continental Congress passed the Declaration of Independence, which was signed on July 4, 1776.

On July 26 1776, the Virginia Gazette became what many believe to be the first newspaper outside Philadelphia to publish the full text of the Declaration.

The Yorktown Battlefield is one of the best known Revolutionary War sites. It encompasses the area where a combined French and American army under Washington pinned down and besieged a British force under Cornwallis, forcing his surrender on Oct. 19, 1781.

The outcome secured American independence from Britain, according to Jamestown-Yorktown

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Foundation historian Edward Ayres in “How the Allied Victory at Yorktown Won American Independence.”

According to Ayres, on Oct. 20, 1781, the day after 7,000 British and German soldiers surrendered at Yorktown, the Marquis de Lafayette wrote home to France exulting “the play is over … the fifth act has just ended.”

Yorktown’s own General Thomas Nelson was more cautious, when writing to Virginia’s delegation in the Continental Congress.

“This Blow, I think must be a decisive one, it being out of the Power of G. B. [Great Britain] to replace such a Number of good Troops.”

The lead up to the Siege at Yorktown included the Battle of Greenfields and a brief occupation of the City of Williamsburg by British troops under Benedict Arnold.

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Chickahominy Riverfront Park will host the Revolution3 Triathlon series stop in Williamsburg July 10, with the first wave of athletes expected to dive in at 6:45 a.m.

The Williamsburg edition will feature half, Olympic, aquabike, and relay versions as well as one transition area located at the park before the swim takes place in the Chickahominy River.

Competitors will start at the park pier and after exiting the water, it is on to Route 5 for a roll over the Judith Steward Dresser Memorial Bridge for the bike ride.

About the bike ride, the Rev3 website states, “The terrain is enough to give athletes time out of the saddle and to keep the ride interesting, but won’t overly tax your legs for the run.”

The entirety of the run will be within the Virginia Capital Trail, a multi-use paved trail that connects Williamsburg and Richmond along the Route 5 corridor.

“After the first mile, the tall trees on either side of the trail provide ample shade for the flat run course,” according to the website.

“The bridge at the very beginning and end will provide a challenging start and finish to the run leg.”

The Olympic awards ceremony will be 11 a.m. on the expo stage with the half ceremony to follow at 2:30 p.m.

Distances Swim (Olympic): 0.9 miles Swim (half): 1.2 miles Bike (Olympic): 27.2 miles Bike (half): 55.6 miles Run (Olympic and half, 2 loops): 6.2 miles Visit rev3tri.com/williamsburg/ for more information.

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Camp! There are more than 120 campsites and many with electrical, water and sewer hook ups for pop-ups or RVs. Ten tent sites feature natural walkways down to the river. Every site has a picnic table and many have fire rings plus water views at every turn.

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Enjoy our special events, the park will host the Park-to-Park Bike Tour in July, Movies Under the Stars and Karaoke in the Park all summer long, and the Harvest Festival and Drool in the Pool in September. Also join us for organized games, crafts and more fun during themed and holiday weekends.

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By Ryan McKinnon Whether you are a spandex-clad weekend warrior or are just learning to ride without training wheels, the Park to Park Bicycle Tour, held on July 23 from 8 a.m. – 2 p.m., has a ride to match your ability and stamina.

The annual day of biking offers 50-mile, 30mile and 15-mile trips, as well as a family option of any length. Bikers will travel on roads in James City County and on the Virginia Capital Trail, a paved path winding along the Route 5 corridor.

Riders can cool off in the pool and enjoy lunch at the Chickahominy Riverfront Park at the end of their ride. And those who opt for the 50-mile ride will visit Mid County Park, Powhatan Creek Trail, Freedom Park, Little Creek Reservoir Park and Upper County Park.

The cost of the trip includes refreshments, admission to the pools, maps, support vehicles and lunch.

Prices are $5 to $15 depending on the trip if you register before June 30, and $10 to $20 after that date.

For more information go to www.visitwilliamsburg. com/events/park-park-bicycle-tour

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Sweet summers in the cemetery This year’s performers include the stylings of the Peninsula Concert Band, country-music trio the Mullins Sisters, bluegrass group the Runaway String Band and women’s barbershop squad the Magic of Harmony Show Chorus, said event organizer Susan Powell.

The nine-performance concert series will be held in the church’s historic grave yard, which is more than 300 years old and the final resting place of Declaration of Independence signer Thomas Nelson Jr. , Powell said.

“People think it’s a little odd to be playing (music) in a cemetery, but it’s not. It’s a very friendly feeling,” Powell said. “It’s not ghoulfile photo ish at all.”

All are welcome to pull up a beach chair,

By Adrienne Mayfield blanket or tombstone to enjoy the music every SunSummer is always a little sweeter when music is in day from July 3 to Aug. 28, Powell said.

The concerts usually take place around 5 p.m., the air. although some do not start until 7 p.m. To see a full Families, friends and pets can enjoy free music list of performers and show times, visit gracechurchyand summer nights at Grace Episcopal Church’s annual summer concert series. orktown.org.

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Surry to celebrate pork, peanuts and pine

By Steve Vaughan On the weekend of July 16-17, Surry will celebrate three things near and dear to the hearts of many Virginians: pork, peanuts and pine.

The 41st edition of the Pork, Peanut & Pine Festival will be held at Chippokes Plantation State Park from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day.

“You will find peanuts in all forms. There will be a BBQ Cook-off. Possibly one of the BBQ makers will share his/her secrets.,” according to the event’s website. “There will also be wood carving demonstrations and farming exhibits. You may also visit with a wonderful mamma sow and her piglets.”

There will also be entertainment throughout the weekend. But one thing that is definitely scheduled is a parade Saturday afternoon.

“Antique cars, tractors, patriotic groups and even a horse-drawn carriage will take you back to earlier

days. Our parade is much like that from county fairs across the U.S. Mr. & Miss Peanut will be featured,” according to organizers.

Childrens activities are featured, including a petting zoo, rock climbing wall, inflatable slide face painting and pony rides.

Admission is $5 per person.

Photos by Jonathon Gruenke

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Music on a summer breeze

By Kellen Holtzman The Summer Breeze Concert Series celebrates 25 years this summer. Performances are Wednesday evenings at 7 in Merchants Square.

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Entertainment guide Compiled by Heather Bridges Please refer to various articles with more details about some events or view the calendar listings at www.vagazette.com The following is a partial list of some of the area cultural offerings for the month.

GALLERY AT YORK HALL 301 Main St., Yorktown ‘Photography’ Exhibit (feat. photos

by Shirley Whitnack) July 3 – Christine Rich July 10 – Artist appearance/demo Hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m., TuesdaySaturday; 1-4 p.m., Sunday 890-4490

6:30-9:30 p.m., Thursdays July 7 – The Main Event Band July 14 – The Original Rhondels July 21 – Mark Roberts Band 890-3500 MOONLIGHT AND MUSIC JAMS New Quarter Park 6:30-8:30 p.m., July 27 890-3500

ART MUSEUMS OF COLONIAL WILLIAMSBURG 326 W. Francis St. Architectural Clues to 18th-Century Williamsburg Hours: 10 a.m.-7 p.m., daily 888-965-7254 ART THEATRE WILLIAMSBURG CONTEMPORARY ART CENTER N. Boundary Street June 28-Aug. 12: Annual Member’s Show 229-4949 or www.visitWCAC.org MUSCARELLE MUSEUM OF ART, COLLEGE OF WILLIAM & MARY 603 Jamestown Road Hiroshige’s Tokaido Norman Rockwell and the Boy Scouts Curators at Work Museumscopes: Photography by Massimo Pacifico Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Tuesday-Friday; noon-4 p.m., Saturday-Sunday; Closed Mondays.

221-2700 or www.muscarelle.org WILLIAMSBURG ART GALLERY W. Duke of Gloucester St. David Buckley Good Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m., MondaySaturday; noon-6 p.m., Sunday 565-9680 or www.wmbgartgallery.com 26

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BACKSTAGE PRODUCTIONS Pride and Prejudice 6 p.m., July 19

MUSIC SUMMER CONCERTS Grace Episcopal Church 7 p.m., July 3 – Stephen Bennett 6 p.m., July 10 – Peninsula Concert Band 5 p.m., July 17 – The Mullins Sisters 5 p.m., July 24 – Something Different Duo 5 p.m., July 31 – LCV Project 890-4490 ‘SHAGGING ON THE RIVERWALK’ BEACH MUSIC SERIES Riverwalk Landing

VIRGINIA SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL Romeo & Juliet 7:30 p.m., June 29-July 2 and July 6-9 2 p.m., July 3 and 10 Cymbelline 7:30 p.m., July 14-16 and July 20-23 2 p.m., July 17 and 24 The Gravedigger’s Tale 7:30 p.m., July 27-30 2 p.m., July 31 Phi Beta Kappa Memorial Hall 221-2674, wm.edu/boxoffice SPECIAL EVENTS BARTERING FOR A CONTINENT: HOW ANGLO-INDIAN TRADE SHAPED AMERICA Jamestown Settlement

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JULY 22 Ice Age: Collision Course Lights Out Star Trek Beyond JULY 29 Ice Age: Collision Course Bad Moms Jason Bourne

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All-American favorites have a whole new taste

By Brandy Centolanza Cookout season is upon us, and it doesn’t get any more American than serving up a juicy burger or hot dog in the backyard.

Burgers are a must-have for any outdoor potluck or picnic, and local professionals offer some ideas on how to make the most of the cooking – and eating – opportunity.

Craft 31, which opened in late May on Strawberry Plains Road and specializes in gourmet burgers, uses “a unique blend of sirloin, brisket and short rib meat, and a hot cast iron to sear the beef on the outside,” says Jessica Smith, director of sales and market30

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Beyond beef, burger options include turkey, chicken, salmon or veggie patties.

“Salmon is extremely popular right now,” shares Mickey Chohany, who co-owns Second Street An American Bistro with his brother, John.

Chohany says when preparing a burger, “Start off with fresh ingredients. You want good core products, and that also includes good cooking products and equipment.”

When it comes to toppings for your burger, Smith advises, “Think outside the box. Sure, everybody’s had lettuce, tomato and onion with ketchup and mayo, but it's also fun to incorporate other styles

of cuisine in your burger compilation. My favorite is a Mexican green chile burger with pico de gallo and white cheese sauce.”

Topping possibilities are endless. Try something simple like cheddar cheese and bacon; caramelized onions, sauteed mushrooms, and Swiss cheese; or go Texas-style with steak sauce, chopped green chiles, chopped onion, guacamole and cheese. You can also do a burger topped with barbeque sauce and coleslaw.

Go Greek with toppings such as Greek yogurt, sliced red onions, sliced cucumbers, and feta cheese; Caribbean with jerk seasoning and mango salsa; Italian with sliced tomato, fresh mozzarella, and a drizzle of Balsamic vinegar; or be bold and try an Australianstyle burger with egg, bacon, cheese, onion, lettuce, tomato, beet, and a pineapple ring.

Chohany suggests fried red onion straws, relish, chutney, salsa, kimchi, chow chow mix, or a Cajun remoulade mayonnaise.

“At our restaurant, we like to take something ordinary, and give it an extraordinary culinary spin,” Chohany says. “At home, I like to open up the fridge, look around, and be inspired.”

Prefer a hot dog? You can think beyond ketchup and mustard with those as well.

“The key to a good dog is quality beef in a quality bun,” says Sharon Scruggs, who co-owns Retro’s Good Eats on Prince George Street with her husband, Billy. “Our most interesting toppings are our sweet potato mustard and blue cheese cole slaw. They make for a surprisingly tasty combo.”

Various American cities offer up their unique spins on hot dogs. Take a cue from New York and add spicy mustard and sauerkraut or onions sautéed in tomato paste; or, Kansas City, melted cheese caraway, sauerkraut, and Thousand Island dressing; Chicago, tomato, pickle, hot peppers, sweet onion, and relish; Detroit, chili, cheddar cheese, and raw onion; or San Francisco, mayonnaise, pickles, shallots, tomatoes, and shredded lettuce. In Phoenix, hot dogs are first wrapped in bacon and then topped with pinto beans, onion, mustard, mayo, chopped tomatoes, and jalapenos.

And what about sides? “Tots are hot,” shares Smith.

Chohany suggests jazzing up those tater tots by serving them as a loaded potato tot, or even using a sweet potato tot. Chohany also prefers gourmet pasta salads with orzo or couscous and asparagus, artichokes, olives, and feta; a quinoa and kale salad; or a unique spin on macaroni and cheese, another popular American comfort food dish.

“I like to do something totally unexpected or totally different,” says Chohany, who also recommends serving up various versions of a dish depending on the crowd, whether or not children are in attendance, or if there is someone with specific dietary needs.

But even the most delectable meal must come to an end, and that means dessert.

America’s dessert icon, the apple pie, also can be spiffed up.

Consider giving everyone’s favorite classic pie with apples and cinnamon a twist by trying a saltedcaramel apple pie, cheddar apple, apple pie with raisins, or a spiced bourbon apple pie. Or, bake up some apple pie cupcakes, apple pie cookies, or even apple pie fries.

No matter what you serve at your next backyard barbeque, the key is to surround yourself with “fresh ingredients, multiple toppings, and good people,” Scruggs says.

left: The People's Crunch Burger Photo courtesy of Craft 31

above: Retro's Good Eats serves tasty hot dog combos.

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BBQ sauce a family tradition at Pierce’s Pitt Bar-B-Que

By Adrienne Mayfield Brisket, smoked chicken and Brunswick stew are on the menu at Pierce’s Pitt Bar-B-Que – but at the heart of the family restaurant is tender, pulled-pork sandwiches and a barbeque sauce recipe passed down through generations.

“It’s all in the sauce,” restaurant owner Jay Pierce said, adding that the barbeque sauce is based off of his grandmother’s recipe with a little tweaking from his father, Doc. “It’s not so much what he added as what he didn’t add,” Jay Pierce said. “It’s a more simplistic sauce.”

Whether it’s Doc’s original barbeque sauce – fullflavored with Tennessee tang -- or Doc’s barbeque sauce flavored with honey and heat, it’s all delicious on a Boston butt, pulled-pork sandwich, Jay Pierce said.

Jay Pierce’s parents, Doc and Verdie, opened Pierce’s Pitt Bar-B-Que in 1971. The couple envisioned a simple drive-in restaurant that would provide a future for their 15-year-old son.

“My mother would always say, ‘You’ve got to put some love in (food),’” Pierce said, adding that his parents were fantastic cooks who loved to play in the kitchen.

Time has changed the restaurant the couple sketched on a piece of notebook paper at their kitchen table 45 years ago. New items have been added to

the menu – like brisket and the popular, jumbo, “J.C. Special” pulled-pork sandwich.

But key elements have remained unchanged – namely the fresh ground beef, crinkle-cut fries, shaved ice and coleslaw.

The restaurant has grown to include dining rooms and patio seating, but Pierce’s employees still take the time to cook made-from-scratch sides like macaroni and cheese, collard greens and cornbread.

The restaurant also smokes all meats in the on-site pit, including pork, chicken and turkey.

Pierce’s parents died years ago, but he still keeps the restaurant in the family way with menu items named after his mother and father.

The “Verdie Special” comes with a half-pint of Brunswick stew and cornbread, while “Doc’s Family Special,” includes two pounds of pork or chicken barbeque, baked beans, potato salad, coleslaw, rolls and dessert.

Pierce also supports local farmers, buying produce from the region like Hanover County tomatoes, Vidalia onions from the James City Lion’s Club and collard greens from North Carolina.

“When produce comes in from the farm, so do we,” Pierce said.

But the most delicious thing on the menu is the pride Pierce takes in carrying on his family legacy of fresh barbeque.

“Barbeque is a very personal thing,” Pierce said.

“There’s nothing on the menu I’m not proud of.”

Photo by Adrienne Mayfield

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The Blue Talon Bistro Sunday summer outdoor movie events on Prince George Street often are more than just film screenings or a night out at the movies.

Take the scheduled July 10 showing of “Elf” that is part of a “Christmas in July” theme that will feature a Toys for Tots drive and an appearance from Old Saint Nicholas, himself. The first 100 children that donate a toy will receive a goody bag courtesy of Wythe Candy and Gourmet Shop.

Viewers can also enjoy various contests and games, like cornhole.

“It is a lot of fun,” Bistro manager Geri Butler said.

“There is a lot to do. The street is shut down around

6 in the evening and people park their chairs and come back around 8 and enjoy the movie. It’s a huge turnout and everyone has lots of fun.”

The average turnout last year was about 250.

This is the ninth season of the free movie series, the brainchild of Blue Talon chef David Everett, and it runs from June 19-Sept. 4.

July’s offerings include: July 3, “Minions”; July 10, “Elf”; July 18, “Maleficent”; July 24, “The Good Dinosaur”; and July 31, “Inside Out.” On deck in August and September are Aug. 7, “Goose Bumps”; Aug. 14, “Zootopia”; Aug. 21, “Quiet Man”; Aug. 28, “Star Wars: The Force Awakens”; and Sept. 4, “Back to the Future.”

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The Blue Talon Bistro will host outdoor movie events each Sunday in July.

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The numbers on the map indicate the location of these shopping centers: 1 Kingsgate Green Shopping Center 2 Festival Marketplace 3 Williamsburg Pottery Factory 4 Merchants Square 5 Williamsburg OfďŹ ce Park 6 Monticello Marketplace 7 Colony Square Shopping Center 8 Patriot Plaza 9 Premium Outlets 10 OldeTowne Square 11 The Village Shops at Kingsmill 36

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Monticello Marketplace Shoppes Williamsburg Shopping Center Williamsburg Crossing Shopping Center Governor’s Green Shopping Center James York River Plaza Riverwalk Landing, Yorktown Colonial Towne Plaza WindsorMeade Marketplace New Town High Street Williamsburg Pavilion Shops

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TAKE THE TOUR

24 Ocean Palm, a Lilly Pulitzer Signature Store 4(E-8) Clothing, Jewelry, Accessories & Gifts

SHOPPING

11 Busch Gardens Williamsburg

(H-15)

56 Catfish Cove Mini Golf

(C-5)

17 Chickahominy Riverfront Park

(E-1)

72 Colonial Williamsburg

(D-9)

19 Gloucester County

Gloucester Co.

55 Go Ape

(D-3)

58 Hampton Roads Charters

Hampton

Historic Jamestowne

(H-5)

20 Historic Yorktown

(C-14)

9 Addicted to Golf New & Used Golf Equipment + Simulator

(C-5)

51 Anne of Smithfield Smithfield Clothing, Jewelry, Shoes, Accessories and more 33 Backyard Birder Seed & Supply Wild bird seed, supplies, & more!

24(G-10)

33 Blinds Galore 24(G-10) Variety of Blinds, Shades & Plantation Shutters 43 Bob’s Upholstery/Savvy Swatch 27(E-11) Home, office, boat, auto Upholstery & fabric shop

51 Isle of Wight County Museum Isle of Wight Co. 52 Jamestown Settlement

(G-5)

54 The Original Ghost Tours of Williamsburg (C-5) 55 Pirates Cove

1(C-6)

56 Poquoson

Exit 256B, off I-64

56 Ripley's Believe It or Not!

(C-5)

21 Schooner Alliance

(C-14)

21 Schooner Serenity

(C-14)

Water Country USA

(D-15)

Yorktown Battlefields

(C-14)

21 Yorktown Segway Tours Historic Yorktown 52 Yorktown Victory Center

(C-15)

MUSEUMS & GALLERIES 60 A Touch of Earth

22(C-3)

Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Folk Art Museum Colonial Williamsburg 59 Art-cade Gallery of Art Bassett Hall

5(G-6)

Colonial Williamsburg

60 Colonial Folk Art

(D-7)

DeWitt Wallace Decorative Arts Museum Colonial Williamsburg 21 Gallery at York Hall

Historic Yorktown

57 Mariners’ Museum and Park Newport News Muscarelle Museum of Art at College of William & Mary 21 On the Hill Gallery

(E-8)

21(C-6)

52 Prince George Art & Frame

21(C-6)

61 The Trimble Collection

4(E-8)

5(G-6)

28 High Street 21(C-6) Dining/Retail/Condos/Apts/Townhomes/Businesses

60 Williamsburg School of Needlework 20(D-5) York County Historical Museum

Yorktown

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28 Pendleton Outlet Wool Clothing, Blankets, & More

21(C-6)

33 Quarterpath Crossing 24(G-10) Spec. Shops,Dining,Grocery,Salons,Businesses 44 Retro Daddio 23(D-6) Purveyors of Pop Culture, Fun Funky Functional!

44 SAS Factory Shoes 8(C-5) USA Handcrafted Men & Women Comfort Shoes 46 School Crossing 6(E-4) A full line teacher supply and specialty toy store 13 Serendipity (C-2) Flags, Spinners, Windsocks, Kites, Mailbox Covers Smithfield

Saddles,Tack,Clothing,Feed,Bedding,Hay,HorseArt&Gifts

2 Shops at Carolina Furniture (C-5) 400+ Names of Luxury Furniture–8 Stores in one

24 J. Fenton Gallery 4(E-8) Colonial Clothing 4 All+Women’s Clothes+More

60 Stick Stone & Bone (C-5) New Age Crystal Store-Crafts,Gifts & Jewelry

53 Johnstown Jewelers (G-5) Gold,Platinum,Fine Stones,Pearls,Silver,Repairs

21 Viccellio Goldsmith Historic Yorktown Handcrafted Custom Designed Jewelry & Repairs

53 La Tienda (G-5) Spanish Food & Wine, Hand-Crafted Ceramics & Gifts

61 Village Shops at Kingsmill 11(G-14) Collection of Shops, Restaurants & Services

49 Life Is Good 20(D-5) Wmsbg Life Is Good Shirts, Hallmark, Planet Dog & more

58 Virginia Store Downtown Hampton Made in Virginia Gifts, and Virginia Souvenirs

15 Lightfoot Manor Shoppe Collectibles, Gifts, Pewter, Brass & More

8(C-5)

59 Willow Grove Primitives (C-2) Primitive Reproduction Furniture/Home Décor

25 Master Craftsmen 25(E-8) Handcrafted Silver, Pewter, Gold Jewelry & Giftware

21 York Uniforms Yorktown Culinary,Medical,Security,School Uniforms & Shoes

24 Merchants Square Unique Shopping, Dining & Special Events

4(E-8)

46 Merle Norman 6(E-4) Make-up,Brand Name Consignment Handbags+More

ANTIQUES & CONSIGNMENTS 65 Chickadees

22(C-3)

61 Classic Consignments

11(G-14)

63 The Clothes Tree 25 Mermaid Books 25(E-8) New,Used,Rare,Childrens Books+Antiques+Ephemera

64 Goodman's Interiors

27(E-12) Gloucester County

51 Heritage Antiques 46 Monticello Marketplace 6(E-4) Unique Family Owned/Brand Retailers+Restaurants

Smithfield

63 Joni's Consign & Design

7(G-6)

46 Merle Norman

6(E-4)

49 Nautical Dog 20(D-5) Everything for Your Pet+Bar Ware+Home Decor

62 Revibe

(F-12)

16 New Concept Sports & Gifts

65 Sugar & Spice

Newport News Historic Yorktown

22(C-3)

51 Sesroh Tack Shoppe 46 Goodman & Sons Jewelers 6(E-4) Diamonds,Bridal,Gemstone,Pearl Jewelry,Watches

11(G-14)

59 Vernon Wooten Studio & Gallery

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24 Danforth Pewter Handcrafted in Vermont

Smithfield

7(G-6)

28 Quirks of Art

Watermen’s Museum

51 The Christmas Store Christmas & holiday décor and gifts

Historic Yorktown

28 Paint on Pottery

57 Virginia Living Museum

53 Bodacious Lady Boutique 7(G-6) Full Figure Fashions & Accessories. Something for Everyone!

4 Oriental Rug Mart New & Antique Handmade Oriental Rugs

29(D-5)

64 The Rusty Cricket

Family-owned one-stop shop for NFL,MLB,NHL,NBA,NCAA

63 The Vintage Rabbit

48 New Town 20(D-5) Shops,Restaurants,Movies,Businesses,Events

63 West Point Antiques 63 Williamsburg Antiques Mall, Ltd.

(D-6) 22(C-3) (G-14) West Point (C-3)

PIZZA TAKE & BAKE

DINING & NIGHTLIFE AMERICAN

8 Papa Murphy’s 6(E-4) Made Fresh By Us, Baked Fresh By You

67 Five Forks Café (F-4) Diner serving Comfort Food with a Southern Flair

PUBS & TAVERNS

25 The Hound's Tale Flavorful Fare for Every Palate

25(E-8)

53 Old Chickahominy House Southern Food, Fresh Baked Pies & Gift Shop

(G-6)

48 Cogan’s Deli & Sports Pub 20(D-5) Lunch,Dinner,Open-MicWeds & Live Music Wkends

SEAFOOD 24 Berret’s Taphouse 4(E-8) Fresh Regional Seafood & Produce/Variety of Entrees

ASIAN 3 Peking Mongolian & Japanese Mongolian, Sushi Train, Japanese & Thai

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50 Captain George’s Seafood 70 Items in All You Can Eat Seafood Buffet

(C-5)

21 Riverwalk Restaurant Historic Yorktown Wide Variety of Chesapeake & Atlantic Seafood

BBQ & RIBS 6 Red Hot & Blue (C-5) Southern-Style BBQ/Casual Atmosphere & Blues

COFFEE, TEA & MORE 25 Aromas 25(E-8) Specialty Coffee/Gourmet Bakery/Lunch/Dinner

7 The Seafare of Williamsburg (C-5) Exceptional Dining Experience/Fresh Seafood/Steak 21 Water Street Grille HistoricYorktown Casual Fresh Seafood/Tapas/Artesian Brews

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FROZEN YOGURT & ICE CREAM 67 Ben & Jerry’s 9(C-5) Ice Cream/Froz. Yogurt/Sorbet/Cakes/Smoothies 9 menchie’s frozen yogurt 29(D-5) Fresh-made Frozen Yogurt & Variety of Toppings

69 Colonial Heritage by Lennar The luxury resort that you can call home!

44 Heritage Commons Full Service Independent Living

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20(D-5)

ITALIAN 65 Francesco’s 22(C-3) New Artisan Entrees & Classic Italian Dinners 41 Giuseppe’s Seasonal Menu/Italian Favorites/Specialties

(C-5)

WILLIAMSBURG REAL ESTATE 33 Aura at Quarterpath Brand-New Upscale Living Apartments

(G-12)

9 Maurizio’s Ristorante Italiano 2(G-14) Authentic Taste of the Old World since 1994

46 Founders Village (D-4) 1, 2, and 3 bedroom Brand New Townhomes!

66 Olde Towne Pizza & Pasta (C-5) NY Style Pizza, Gourmet Italian Food & Family Meals

34 Long and Foster REALTORS® see ad Brings the Total Home Ownership Experience

67 Sal’s Ristorante Italiano (D-11) Authentic Italian Cuisine and NY Style Pizza

LATIN & MEXICAN 8 El Sabroson Latin Food 1(C-6) Traditional Latin Food from Mexico & El Salvador 49 El Tapatio 20(D-5) Casual, Authentic Mexican Dishes & Drinks 9 La Terraza Mexican Grill (C-5) Fresh, flavorful Mexican cuisine at reasonable price.

29 Plaza Azteca Restaurante Mexicano 21(C-6) Food/Drinks/Diverse Menu/Genuine Mexican Favs 67 South of the Border Mexican, Tex-Mex, Margs & More

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AUTOMOTIVE SALES, SERVICES & REPAIRS 47 Auto Haus of Williamsburg 27(E-12) Services import vehicles, Sells pre-owned & restores 45 Buggy Bathe Full Service Wash, Lube & Detail Shop

(C-5)

DAYCARE SERVICES 29 The Playhouse Daycare (C-7) Daycare specializing in children with complex medical needs

HEALTH, MEDICAL, HOSPITALS & URGENT CARE

PIZZA 48 Blaze Pizza Fast-fire’d pizza in a blazing hot oven

AREA SERVICES

71 Riverside Doctors’ Hospital Focused on Patient-Centered Care

HOME SERVICES 44 Conscientious Carpet Care see ad Serving Williamsburg & Surrounding Areas 43 yrs 45 Starling Guttering see ad The ONLY one-piece, guaranteed, clog-free gutter!

INTERIOR DESIGN SERVICES 45 Decorating Den Interiors Williamsburg Complimentary in-home design consultation & more

PERSONAL CARE SERVICES 15 Williamsburg Salt Spa Relax in a salt spa experience, gifts

18 M.D.Express Urgent Care 13(D-6) Physicians Board Certified in Emergency Med.

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PET CARE & SERVICES 44 Clip It Up Pet Grooming Full service, all breeds pet grooming

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45 Purrocious Styles Feline Designs Cat only grooming full service salon

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WORSHIP 68 Bruton Parish Church

(E-9)

68 Christian Science Church

(F-7)

68 Faith Baptist Church

(B-1)

68 Grace Covenant Presbyterian Church (G-5) 68 Hickory Neck Episcopal Church

(B-1)

68 James River Baptist Church

(D-3)

68 Jamestown Presbyterian Church

(F-4)

68 New Town United Methodist Church

(E-5)

68 St. Bede Catholic Church

(F-4)

68 St. Olaf Catholic Church

(C-2)

68 Temple Beth El of Williamsburg

(F-7)

68 Wellspring United Methodist Church

(D-4)

68 Williamsburg Baptist Church

(E-8)

68 Williamsburg Community Chapel

(G-4)

68 Williamsburg Presbyterian Church

(E-8)

68 Williamsburg United Methodist Church (F-8) 68 Williamsburg Unitarian Universalists

(F-4)

ENTERTAINMENT/EVENTS 25 2nd Sunday Festival

4(E-8)

58 Paradise Ocean Club Beach, Pools and activities

Fort Monroe

23 Pork, Peanut & Pine Festival

Surry County

51 Smithfield Farmers Market 20(D-5)

(G-12)

Smithfield

27 Virginia Shakespeare Festival William & Mary

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Photos by Adrienne Mayfield

Open studio gives inner artist a chance to blossom By: Adrienne Mayfield Folks at the Colonial Folk Art Studio and Gallery are helping people in the Historic Triangle tap into their inner artist.

“I enjoy the creativity people have, and sometimes they don’t know they have it. I think that’s one of the beauties of art,” said studio owner Davie Burgdorf.

The studio offers on-demand art classes in mixed-media painting, ceramics and potter’s wheel for students at every skill level. Classes are available for up to 10 people Tuesday through Sunday, Burgdorf said.

The studio serves people who have never touched a paint brush or a piece of clay, as well as those who have been creating art for a while but want to pick up a new skill, Burgdorf said.

“You never can assume just by looking at somebody what they are capable of doing,” he added.

Practicing artists can also reserve studio space during business hours, Burgdorf said.

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The studio is a good place for artistic exploration, and the two-hour classes are perfect for people who need creativity break during the day, Burgdorf said.

“It’s so much fun to watch (students) evolve and develop,” Burgdorf said. “They say the definition of play is when you lose track of time.

WANT TO GO? Phone: 757-941-8926 Where: 110 Bacon Ave, Williamsburg.

When: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday Prices: Two-hour Mixed Media Painting class: $35, includes materials Two-hour Ceramics class: $45, includes materials, firing and glazing Potter’s wheel: $25 an hour, plus the cost of clay.

The studio charges $1 per pound of clay.

Open studio: $25 a day, $18 a day for students

events

Summer nights are made for outdoor music and dancing

By Austin Bogues There’s plenty in the way of outdoor activity throughout July.

2nd Sundays festival in Williamsburg is in full swing through December. The event features live art exhibits, local musicians and activities along the 400 and 500 block of Pringe George Street near N. Boundary in downtown. For more information on 2nd Sundays, visit www.2ndsundayswilliamsburg. com/contact/.

On July 16 the monthly Art in the Burg fair will take place. The fair has local artists and strives to promote the Williamsburg Arts District, according to Kelsey Diehl, who helps organize the event. The arts district stretches toward the end of Richmond Road from the Monticello Shopping Center to near the campus of William and Mary. “Any artist can participate for $10 per day, they get a square in the parking lot and they can put up a tent. We also have tents available,” Diehl said.

Shagging on the Riverwalk beach music concert series on Riverwalk Landing in Historic Yorktown has been going strong for 10 years. with local acts playing a variety of music like beach songs, oldies and Motown. The Thursday night concerts run from 6:30-9:30.

The Colonial Shag Club offers shag lessons, demonstrations on what organizers have dubbed as one of the area’s largest outdoor dancefloors.

The concerts are free and open to the public and food will be available for purchase. Parking is available nearby and guests can

bring lawn chairs and blankets.

These bands perform in July: July 7 The Main Event Band July 14 The Original Rhondels July 21 Wallstreet Band For more information on

Shagging on the Riverwalk, call the York County Parks, Recreation & Tourism Office at 757-8903520 or visit www.visit yorktown. org.

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local business profile

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Bob’s Upholstery’s changes keep pace with customer interests

By Brandy Centolanza Bob’s Upholstery has been a staple in Williamsburg for more than 40 years, and owner Debra Wood Venne is in the process of a shop facelift as well as a business expansion.

Venne bought Bob’s Upholstery shortly after original owner Bob Lockhart passed away back in 2001. The upholstery workroom operates from the basement of the building on Second Street, while upstairs, Venne, a fabric specialist who has been sewing since childhood, has started the fabric retail shop Savvy Swatch.

Venne, along with her employees, works with customers on reupholstering furniture in homes and offices as well as working on vehicles and boats. The business also does window treatments of all kinds, and carries rugs, lighting, pillows and other accessories 42

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for renovating and redecorating. Venne works closely with her clients to, as she says, “create a fresh, sophisticated, and comfortable design plan with their style in mind.”

Her goal is to keep her customers satisfied, whether they are locals who visit her shop routinely or tourists who stumble upon it while on vacation.

“Happy customers are the most rewarding aspect of this job,” Venne says.

It was a job that almost wasn’t, at least for a while. Venne cut back on her time at Bob’s Upholstery following the births of her children as well as bouts with cancer. Just a few years ago, healthier and with her children older, Venne decided to return to the business full force, adding on Savvy Swatch, where patrons can come in and purchase quality fabric at discounted prices.

Since opening Savvy Swatch, business has “ex-

ploded,” Venne says. Individuals have traveled from Richmond, Smithfield, and Kilmarnock to seek her services, she said, and designers from Michigan, Texas, and other states have connected with her about collaborations.

Venne has a dozen employees on staff helping her at Bob’s Upholstery and Savvy Swatch, and she recently hired an apprentice.

“Without them, this business wouldn’t exist,” she points out. “This is a dying art, and to find people who can do this so well is very difficult. We are pretty particular, and pride ourselves on having a product leave this store looking better than new. We strive for that.”

Venne has spent the past few months renovating both the interior and exterior of her building to attract additional clientele as well as expand Savvy Swatch’s inventory. Kate Spade fabrics will soon be available for purchase. By the end of the summer, she hopes to start selling her fabrics and other products online, and is also toying with the idea of starting her own furniture line.

“I want to keep my products fresh, and always turning over,” she says. “I am in this business to be in it.”

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Have paddle will travel

By Ryan McKinnon With a full moon beaming down and marsh grass swaying in the breeze, a canoe trip up the Taskinas Creek is the perfect way to spend a summer evening. The creek, which winds a serpentine path through an estuarine marsh, is home to otters, muskrats and several blue heron.

A York River State Park guide will lead the three-hour paddle up the creek. Available dates: May 21, June 18, July 16, Aug. 20, and Sept. 16. 7:30-10:30 p.m.

For more information go to: www.visitwilliamsburg.com/ events/mysterious-moonlightcanoe-trip

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Scared, for a good cause

By Austin Bogues For the second straight year, Scares that Care, a comic-con that helps raise money for charitable

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causes, will return to Williamsburg.

This year’s dates are July 22-24.

Last year’s convention brought more than 2,000 attendees to the Double Tree Inn by Hilton near

Kingsmill., many dressed in costumes from their favorite movie, video game or comic book.

In addition to a range of cultclassic movie stars and authors, this year the event will feature a 5K run for participants.

Joe Ripple, founder and CEO of the charity, and promoter of the convention, said the 5K should add a different element to this year’s convention.

“We’re just trying to appeal to a different demographic that may or may not like horror movies but may enjoy exercise,” Ripple said. “They can choose to run in costume if they want, we will have characters dressed up along the route,” he said.

This year the foundation will help three families in need, including one from Williamsburg and two others in Virginia Beach.

Expect more celebrity guests on hand as well as authors to sign books. “We have two of the actors from the X-Files that are going to be there Mitch Pellegi and William B. Davis,” Ripple said.

Scares that Care, along with MarsCon and RavenCon have made Williamsburg a popular destination during the past year for sci-fi lovers. “We want to do whatever we can do to help Williamsburg attract more attendees. That way the whole town benefits,” Ripple said.

More information: Visit Scares that Care’s website at scaresthatcareweekend.com/

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Genuine Smithfield’s Special Events VisitSmithfield.com 800.365-9339

Isle Jam Concert Series presents Easton Corbin

108 Main Street, Smithfield • 757.357.7891 www.ChristmasStoreSmithfield.com

Saturday, July 23, at the Joel C. Bradshaw/Isle of Wight County Fairgrounds, 21311 Courthouse Highway, Windsor

One of Virginia’s finest year-round holiday stores

Gates Open at 5 pm, Opening Act onstage at 7 pm, Headliner onstage at 9 pm

Open: Mon–Sat, 10-5; Sun, 1-5

Summer has landed at The Christmas Store

For further information call 757.357.5959.

Anne of Smithfield

1607 South Church Street, Smithfield, VA 23430 757-356-9234 • www.sesroh.com

I ❤ horses!

• NEW to Sesroh- Kerrits Clothing!

• Make sure to check out all of the new Noble Outfitter Products!

• Don’t miss our consignment room

Named Top 101 Markets in America by TheDailyMeal.com

• Come on in and checkout our twostory building of amazing products.

Spend a morning at our friendly small-town market in the heart of historic Smithfield!

July 15th is National “I Love Horses Day”!

Sesroh is your one stop shop for all your horse needs!

Open every Saturday in July!

9 a.m. to noon Don’t miss our Huge Independence Day Market July 2nd with more than 60 vendors Behind the Bank of Southside Virginia 115 Main, historic downtown Smithfield

Fresh produce, baked goods, meats, cheese, flowers, jams, handmade goods, and so much more.

Live music each week.

Market Manager: Cheryl Ketcham cketcham@isleofwightus.net

SmithfieldFarmersMarket.org Find us on Facebook!

The most beautiful fashions by

Alberto Makali

Joseph Ribkoff Frank Lyman Multiples Slimsations Sharon Young A La Carte Beautiful Fashion Jewelry 124 Main Street, Smithfield, VA • 757-357-4422 Mon-Fri 11-5; Sat 10-5; Sun 12-5 or by appointment

0X through 3X well stocked

903 S. Church St. (757) 356-1055

Smithfield, VA 23430

Large selection of Virginia Metalcrafters items We buy and sell: Period Lighting Accessories re Antique Furniture

Open 10-5, Th.-Sat.

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Visit us on

Jamestown Road Fine art and framing...

“Williamsburg’s Best”

Positive results

“I am amazed at the great response that we get from advertising in the Williamsburg Magazine. It brings in a good portion of our business including locals and visitors from all over the country and Canada.”

-Jerry & Donna Mellis and their son Adam Mellis and daughter Jennifer Mellis Bodacious Lady Boutique

1303 Jamestown Road 107 Colony Square Williamsburg, VA 23185 757-229-7644 williamsburgart.com Photo by Adrin Snider

Make Room for the Memories.

An adventure of historic proportion is waiting for you—at two living-history museums that explore America’s beginnings. Board replicas of colonial ships. Grind corn in a Powhatan Indian village. Try on English armor inside a palisaded fort. Then, join Continental Army soldiers at their encampment for a firsthand look at the Revolution’s end. The history here is life size. And your memories will be even bigger!

Save 20% with a combination ticket to both museums.

1-888 593 4682 www.historyisfun.org Yorktown Victory Center is transitioning to American Revolution Museum at Yorktown in late 2016.

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Only at Johnstown Jewelers 14K Patriotic Pendant or Pin Rubies, Sapphires and Diamonds

Full jewelry and watch services done on premises (usually within 48 hours)

Mon.–Sat. 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

1781 Jamestown Road Williamsburg,VA 23185 757-345-5351 • 866-592-6946 www.johnstownjewelers.com

Specializing in the Full Figure Woman Sizes 14/Large & UP Newly expanded Gift and Accessory Lines

Colony Square Shopping Center 1303 Jamestown Rd., Williamsburg Mon - Fri 10 - 6ish • Sat 10 - 5ish 757-707-3653 www.BodaciousLadyBoutique.com

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The Old Chickahominy House Come join us for breakfast or lunch in our 18th century plantation setting.

July is Blackberry Pie Month.

Call to order a whole pie for that Summer Picnic.

Don’t forget our famous Chicken Salad.

Breakfast: Mon.-Thu. 8:30-10:30 a.m., Fri.-Sun. 7:30-10:30 a.m.

Lunch: 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.

1211 Jamestown Road • (757) 229-4689 chickahominy@hotmail.com Thank you Williamsburg for voting us The Best Breakfast and one of the Best Gift Shops

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TAKE THE TOUR ATTRACTIONS & AMUSEMENTS ALLIANCE TALL SHIP SAILING arrived at Yorktown’s shores in 2005. Cruises last two hours and consist of a pleasant sail up and down the York River. Help raise the sails, meander on deck, or enjoy snacks and beverages. Daily cruises from Riverwalk Landing April to November. To purchase tickets call 757 273-8225 or 888-316-6422. www.sailyorktown.com BUSCH GARDENS® WILLIAMSBURG Fun is always in season at Busch Gardens® Williamsburg with thrilling roller coasters, world-class dining and shopping options, kidfriendly attractions and exciting events. There's something to see and do for everyone at Busch Gardens. For more information, or to begin planning a visit, please visit www.buschgardens. com/va or call (800) 343-7946.

CATFISH COVE Play 18 challenging and fun holes through ponds and waterfalls. Every player gets a chance to win a free game! Located right next door to Ripley’s on Richmond Road. www.ripleys.com/williamsburg/catfish-covemini-golf, (757) 220-9220 COLONIAL WILLIAMSBURG Colonial Williamsburg is a living history museum. Purchase tickets at the Visitors Center, get information and catch one of the gray buses that circles

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the Historic Area. Colonial Williamsburg offers a range of ticket options. 757 220-7645. www.colonialwilliamsburg.com.

colonial fort and Powhatan village, and a riverfront discovery area. 757 253-4838. www.historyisfun.org.

HISTORIC JAMESTOWNE The first permanent English settlement in North America, was Virginia’s colonial capital for 92 years and in 1619 the site of America’s first representative legislative assembly. Walking tour of the town site, archaeological remains of the 1607 fort, memorials, the 1690s church tower and the glasshouse. The gate is open daily 8:30 am-4:30 pm; visitor center is open 9 am-5 pm 757 898-2410. www.nps.gov/colo.

THE ORIGINAL “GHOSTS OF WILLIAMSBURG” CANDLELIGHT TOURS Funfilled tour of Historic Williamsburg has been the area’s #1 Ghost Tour for 30 years. Purchase tickets online at www.theghosttour.com

HISTORIC YORKTOWN Enjoy 300 years of history in a charming riverfront setting.

Relive the pivotal battle of the Revolutionary War. Visit historic homes, museums, monuments and battlefields and learn more about the brave citizens and soldiers who took a stand here. Shop in specialty stores, play on the riverfront, and dine in one-of-a-kind restaurants on the York River and up the hill in the village. Come for a day, a weekend or longer. www.visityorktown.org JAMESTOWN SETTLEMENT Explores America’s first permanent English colony. Gallery exhibits trace history of Jamestown, and the Powhatan Indian, European and African cultures that converged in 1600s Virginia.

Features outdoor re-creations of three ships,

PAINT ON POTTERY The place where you are the artist! Choose an item of bisque and paint your own design. We will fire your creation and you can pick up in a few days, or we can ship it to you. Hours: Sun-12-6, Mon., Wed. & Thurs-11-6, Tues & Fri-11-10 & Sat.10-6. The Shops at High Street, 1430 Richmond Rd., Williamsburg.

757 565-3500 www.paintonpotterytoo.com PIRATE ADVENTURE SAILS Bring the kids to captain Mayhem’s School of Piracy.

Watch them set the sails and steer the schooner and learn pirate skills. Schooner Serenity is also available for Private Charters for up to 26 guests. Sailing from Riverwalk Landing May to October. 757 273-8225 or 888-316-6422. www.sailyorktown.com PIRATE’S COVE ADVENTURE GOLF Join us for a true pirate adventure! Putt your way through the world of 18th century buc-

caneers—our two award-winning courses take you through mountain caves, over footbridges and beneath cascading waterfalls. Swashbuckling fun for the entire family! 2001 Mooretown Road, on Bypass Road, next to Big Kmart. 757 259-4600. www.piratescove.com

military campaign, siege and surrender. Explore the battlefield and 18th-century town on your own or with a Park Ranger as your guide. Visitor Center is open daily 9am–5 pm and the battlefield tour roads are open dawn until dusk. 757 898-2410. visit www.nps.gov/colo.

RIPLEY'S BELIEVE IT OR NOT! Ripley's Believe It or Not! Museum and 4-D Theater is your destination for the amazing, unusual and bizarre! The Museum features 11 themed galleries with over 300 exhibits. Be sure to try our Atomic Rush. 1735 Richmond Road, Williamsburg. 757 220-9220. www.WilliamsburgRipleys.com

YORKTOWN VICTORY CENTER Thematic exhibits and living history. Re-creations of a Continental Army encampment and a 1780s farm site, historical interpreters practice drills, demonstrate weapons, discuss medical practices, prepare meals, and plant and cultivate crops. 757 253-4838. www.historyisfun.org

SEGWAY PT ADVENTURE TOURS Patriot Tours & Provisions offers guided Segway PT tours of Yorktown and Williamsburg daily. Learn about the history of Yorktown while gliding along the waterfront and historic town or take our Kingsmill Resort or New Quarter Park tours for more “offroad” challenges and the beautiful nature and scenery. Fun and educational, outdoor fun for everyone. Gift certificates, group rates, and military discounts are available. Reserve your tour online at www.patriottoursva.com or call 757 969-5400.

YORKTOWN BATTLEFIELDS AT THE VISITOR CENTER See a 16-minute film on the

GUIDED TOURS PLANTATIONS Berkeley Plantation. Open daily 9 a.m.5 p.m. 888 466-6018.

Shirley Plantation. Open Daily; Dec.February, 10-4. March-November, 9:30-4:30.

804-829-5121 www.shirleyplantation.com Edgewood Plantation. 757 829-2962. www.jamesriverplantations.com.

North Bend. 804 829-5176. www.northbendplantation.com.

Piney Grove at Southall’s Plantation.

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Westover Plantation. 804 829-2882. www.jamesriverplantations.com.

Bacon’s Castle. Open Mar.-Dec. on Fri. & Sat. 10 am-5 pm and Sun. noon-5 pm. 757 357-5976.

Hewick. 2 miles off Route 17.

800 484-7514 (ext. 1678), 804 758-4214.

BEYOND THE HISTORIC TRIANGLE

Chippokes Plantation. Open yearround, mansion is open weekends mid-Apr.Dec., 1-5 p.m. Operated by Chippokes Plantation State Park. 294-3625.

HAMPTON

Chelsea Plantation. Tours: Thu.-Sun., 10 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Admission fee.

804 843-2386.

HAMPTON ROADS CHARTERS OCEAN EAGLE Join Captain Howard Wainwright and crew aboard the 65 ft 73 passenger Ocean Eagle. Departing from the Downtown Hampton Public Piers in Hampton. Fishing in the Lower Chesapeake Bay and Hampton Roads, providing customers with the best bottom fishing opportunities for croaker, trout, bluefish, spot, flounder and more. Rod, reel, bait and license provided! 710 Settlers Landing Rd., Hampton 757 868-3474 (FISH) www.hamptonroadscharter.com NEWPORT NEWS THE MARINERS’ MUSEUM AND PARK The Mariners’ Museum, America’s National Maritime Museum, has over 35,000 maritime artifacts and is home to the USS Monitor Center, which includes the Civil War Ironclad’s iconic gun turret. The Museum is located on a 550-acre park featuring a 5-mile nature trail and lake. 100 Museum Drive, Newport News. 757 596-2222 MarinersMuseum.org.

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VIRGINIA LIVING MUSEUM Explore Virginia’s natural heritage from the mountains to the sea. Enjoy activities at four hands-on discovery centers, view the sun from the observatory and stroll the elevated boardwalk. Open daily 9 a.m.-5p.m. Take I-64 East to Exit 258A; 757 595-1900 www.thevlm.org.

POQUOSON POQUOSON IS THE PLACE: Located just 25 minutes East of Colonial Williamsburg off of Exit 256B, Poquoson boasts 87 miles of secluded coves and inlets, which serve as home to abundant wildlife and popular water trails for Kayakers and Paddle Boarders. Our charter services can take you on fishing trips, jet ski excursions, airboat rides, and more. Visit us at enjoyva.com and discover why Poquoson is the Place.

SURRY COUNTY Chippokes Plantation State Park, Route 634. 757 294-3625. Smith’s Fort Plantation is located on Route 31 near the ferry slip. Open Fri.-Sat, 10-5; Sun. 12-5 March through Decem-

DinOs Are BacK! From the giant T. rex. to the baby Triceratops... life-like animatronic Dinos return!

Prehistoric fun for ages 3 to 65 million.

Newport News I-64 exit 258-A 757-595-1900 thevlm.org

BIG BELIEVERS IN YOU

Positive results We are going into our 48th year of being in the Blinds and Shutter business. Since we have been advertising in the Williamsburg Magazine and with the help of our Sales Rep, our business has grown tremendously. Thank you Williamsburg Magazine!!

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ber. 757 294-3872. Bacon’s Castle, located at 465 Bacon’s Castle Trail is open March through December, Fridays and Saturdays 10 am-5 pm and Sundays noon- 5 pm. Each month the Castle holds a special event. Inquire or follow on Facebook for more details. 757 357-5976 .

MUSEUMS ABBY ALDRICH ROCKEFELLER FOLK ART MUSEUM Exhibits feature paintings, whirligigs, weather vanes, carvings, toys, embroideries and other folk works representing many diverse cultural traditions and geographic regions. The collection includes items dating

Virginia Gifts for All Occasions Open 7 days a week 555 Settlers Landing Across from the VA Air & Space Center 757-727-0600

from the 1720s to the present. Hours of operation vary seasonally. 757 220-7724. www.history.org.

BASSETT HALL A two-story, 18thcentury frame house on 585 acres near the colonial Capitol building, was the Williamsburg home of Mr. and Mrs. John D. Rockefeller Jr. during the mid-1930s and 1940s. The property also includes a teahouse and three original outbuildings—a smokehouse, kitchen and dairy. Located at 522 E. Francis St. Hours of operation vary seasonally. 855-296-6627, www.history.org

Beach, Pool, Outdoor Seafood Restaurant Tiki Bar, Live Music

www.thevirginiastore.org

490 Fenwick Road, Fort Monroe, VA 23651 757-224-0290 www.paradiseoceanclub@gmail.com

DEWITT WALLACE DECORATIVE ARTS MUSEUM Houses a collection of British and American decorative arts dating from 1600 through 1830. Includes the world’s largest collection of Virginia furniture, large collections of Southern, British and American furniture and the largest collection of English pottery outside England. Features 15 galleries as well as an auditorium and a café. Hours of operation vary seasonally. 757 220-7724. www.history.org.

MUSCARELLE MUSEUM OF ART AT COLLEGE OF WILLIAM & MARY Special exhibitions and a revolving permanent collection of over 5,000 works; the collection is encyclopedic in nature and includes English and American portraits of the 17th to 19th centuries; European and American prints, drawings and paintings from the 14th to 21st centuries (Medieval to Post-Modern); Japanese prints; photography; African art and Asian ceramics. On Jamestown Road next to Phi Beta Kappa Hall. Open Sat. & Sun., noon-4 pm; Tues. – Fri., 10 am – 5 pm. 757 221-2700 muscarelle.org WATERMEN’S MUSEUM Tells the story of Virginia’s watermen who have worked the rivers and tributaries of the Chesapeake Bay and harvested its abundant products. Located on Water Street under the Coleman Bridge in Yorktown. The gift shop features a wide variety

Hampton Roads Charters/Ocean Eagle 757-868-FISH (3474) www.hamptonroadscharter.com

5 HOUR FISHING TRIPS FOR $40

Fishing the lower Chesapeake Bay and Hampton Roads, Virginia Rod, reel, bait & license provided.

Call for Schedule and Reservations.

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Departing from the Downtown Hampton Public Piers at 6:30am, 12:30pm and Summer Sunset night fishing daily at 6:30pm

of works by local artists, nautical books and gifts. Open April-Thanksgiving, Tues.-Sat., 10 a.m.–5 p.m.; Sun., 1–5 p.m., closed on Mon. Thanksgiving-March, weekends only. 757 8872641. www.watermens.org YORK COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM Exhibits spanning the centuries of York County history. The Chiskiack Watch Archaeological Collection contains artifacts from Native Americans and colonial to modern times.

Also, a self-guided 20th century exhibit hall on York County History. Open April-December.

Call for hours or group tours. Closed Mon. Free admission. 757 890-4910. www.yorkcounty.gov/ychm.

Greenwich Workshop. A recognized source for limited edition prints, original sport and comic cartoons, vintage war posters, art books and folk art.

Seasonal showroom hours and by appointment.

Williamsburg Office Park, 1321 Jamestown Rd, Ste 204. 757 565-7424. www.artcadeonline.com COLONIAL FOLK ART STUDIO & GALLERY Selling vintage & contemporary folk art in various media by local & regional artists.

Purveyors of antiquated books, maps, lithographs & engravings. Ceramics & mixed-media classes & open studio with wheels & kilns onsite. Extended hours Wed. & Fri. Bookbinding & restoration

onsite. 110 Bacon Ave. Williamsburg. 757 941-8926; e-mail create@colonialfolkart.gallery. www.colonialfolkart.gallery GALLERY AT YORK HALL Art Gallery featuring works of local artists for exhibit and sale and a variety of themed revolving exhibits Apr. -Dec., Tues.-Sat., 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and Sun., 1-4 p.m. closed Mon. Limited winter hours Jan.-Mar. Free admission. Also available is area information including maps, brochures, and more. 301 Main Street, located on the corner of Main and Ballard Streets, Yorktown. 757 890-4490. www.visityorktown.org

GALLERIES A TOUCH OF EARTH Original work handcrafted by Studio artisans in Virginia and the U.S.A. Representing work in clay, metal, wood, glass,fiber and paintings.Owned by ceramic artists, Lianne Lurie and Paul Pittman.

Open Sun.–Sat. 6580 Richmond Rd., Williamsburg. 757 565-0425. email: atouchofearth@verizon.net.

ATouchOfEarthGallery.com

Willow Grove Primitives 7445 Richmond Road, Williamsburg, VA 23188 (In Norge) • 757-903-1681

Primitives • Reproduction Furniture • Home Decor Sun: 1pm-5pm, Mon: Closed, Tues-Sat: 10am-6pm

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ON THE HILL GALLERY, at 402 Main Street near the historic Yorktown riverfront, features original art in many mediums: original watercolors, original oil paintings, photography, jewelry, pottery, wood workings and other art forms made by local artists. 757 369-1108.

Contact the gallery at onthehillgallery.com PRINCE GEORGE ART & FRAME Contemporary gallery of original art, exhibits local and regional artists. Also featured are fine North American craft artisans. Prince George is also well known locally for its fine custom framing. Features changing shows of original art. 107 Colony Square Shopping Center,

Jamestown Rd. 757 229-7644. www.WilliamsburgArt.com STICK, STONE AND BONE has wonderful gifts to soothe body, mind and spirit with a delightful blend of tumbled stones, sterling jewelry, votives, sage & dreamcatchers. We also have antique and vintage heirlooms. Come in... be surprised...discover your secret treasure.1675 Richmond Rd, Williamsburg 757 258-8810 THE TRIMBLE COLLECTION The gallery features over 250 pieces of beautiful, original, contemporary European, Asian & American

Art in traditional & classic 18th, 19th, & 20th century styles. Tom, a Master Framer, with over 40 years of experience custom builds every frame & is renowned for his restoration expertise. The Village Shops at Kingsmill, 757-220-3456 www.trimblecollection.com VERNON WOOTEN STUDIO & GALLERY This well known local artist presents a collection of original oils, watercolor, acrylic paintings and bronze sculptures on exhibit in Williamsburg. Framed and unframed limited editions and decorator prints. Mon-Sat.9 a.m.-5 p.m. Williamsburg Office Park. 1315

LET THE SUN SHINE IN....... one-of-a-kind celestial creations

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American made work in Clay, Glass, w W Wood, Metal, Fiber, & PPaintings by working studio artisans from VA and USA

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Preserving Professional Hand Embroidery in the Marketplace Vocational Needlework Training Leisure Needlework Classes Church Needlework 757.259.9400 www.wmbgneedlework.com wmbgneedlework@gmail.com

Gemstone Jewelry Essential Oils Oil Diffusers Reiki Charged Votives

Crystals Sterling Rings Carved Antler Amulets Sage & Incense

Tumbled Stones Resins & Charcoal Fossils & Arrowheads Really Old Things

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Jamestown Road, Suite 204, Williamsburg, VA. 757 253-1953 THE WILLIAMSBURG SCHOOL OF NEEDLEWORK Our studio creates fine hand embroidered monograms in the classical European tradition. Using authentic vintage monogram patterns, initials, and embellishments, our Williamsburg trained hand embroiderers create beautiful authentic personal monograms.

In the same tradition, we create fine hand hemstitched linens. 757 259-9400 www.wmbgneedlework.com

1915 Pocahontas Trail, Route 60, Williamsburg , Between Busch Gardens & Colonial Williamsburg.

Classic Consignments Furniture & Accessories

SHOPPING Chappell Arts Design.....…………...…………757-921-3919 Classic Consignments.....……………..………757-220-1790 Discover Teas.....…………….………...………757-847-5190 Eva’s Fashions.....…………………………......757-220-0385 Haus of Tirol Needlework.....…………….......757-220-0313 Trimble Collection......………………………..757-220-3456

Proven results “Best return on advertising I’ve ever done and the process was painless & actually fun. My every need was met and I’m blown away by how many people say they came to my store because they saw my ad in the Williamsburg Magazine.

Thank you, thank you, thank you!”

DINING China’s Cuisine & Sushi Bar...…………….....757-253-0990 Doraldo’s Ristorante Italiano..........…………757-220-0795

SERVICES Eastern Virginia School for Performing Arts..757-229-8535 Greater Williamsburg Tourist Information Center..757-220-3330 The Hair Company.......……………………....757-220-5770 Hairy Situations…………………………….....757-253-0345 Sentara Family Medicine Physicians & Sentara Therapy Services…………...............................757-984-9900

Accepting New Consignments!

Everything you need to decorate your home.

Open Monday-Saturday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

The Village Shops at Kingsmill 1915 Pocahontas Trail D2 (Located behind Wendy’s)

757.220.1790 www.classicconsignments.co

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china, glassware, artwork and carpets. Open Mon.–Sat., 10am- 5pm. The Village Shops at Kingsmill. 757 220-1790. www.classiconsignments.co THE CLOTHES TREE We sell new or slightly used women’s and men’s clothing in a variety of sizes. Name brand purses, jewelry, scarves, hats, belts & shoes. Ferragamo & Stuart Weitzman shoes. CONSIGN-

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Sugar & Spice The Vintage Rabbit West Point Antiques Williamsburg Antiques Mall

MENTS BY APPT. 170A Second St., Williamsburg. 757 220-2119. Hours: Mon.Sat. 11-4. We handle estate sales by appt.

GOODMAN’S INTERIORS is a unique shopping experience. We offer an extensive selection of period antiques, vintage, midcentury modern, and contemporary home furnishings. Our showrooms feature lighting, sterling, china, jewelry, crystal and linens.

The staff at Goodman's Interiors will inspire you with their design skills and knowledge.

6871 Main Street, Gloucester.

804 824-9383. www.goodmansinteriors.com HERITAGE ANTIQUES This beautiful antique store is filled with furniture from end to end! You will find antiques dating from 1800s on up. Many accessories fill the store, including a large array of Period Lighting.

Open Thursday through Saturday, other days by appointment. 903 S. Church St., Smithfield. 757 356-1055.

JONI'S CONSIGN & DESIGN sells antiques, furniture, home decor, artwork plus much more. Located in Colony Square Shop-

ping Center on Jamestown Road. www.jonisconsignanddesign.com

19th Anniversary Sale! Sat. & Sun. July 16th & 17th

MERLE NORMAN, WIGS & HANDBAGS Stop in for a complimentary makeover or just a new lipstick! Browse our selection of over 200 consignment handbags including Coach, Dooney & Bourke, Vera Bradley, etc. Check out our wigs, turbans, hair wraps, etc. Ear piercing is $29.99. M-F 10 - 6 pm; Sat 10 - 5. 757-220-0053 www.williamsburgmerlenorman.com MERMAID BOOKS, Since 1977, has been known for new, used, rare books, antiques and ephemera. Featuring; Virginia and colonial history, poetry, art, cookbooks & children’s books. Open Daily; 10 to 5 and Sundays noon to 5. 421-A Prince George Street, 757-229-3603.

REVIBE We are a consignment store that offers furniture repair, repainting, upholstery and restoration. We consign local artists as well as standard consigned items, and offer interior design, home staging and workshops. 515 York Street, 757-3039661. Open daily at 10am.

THE RUSTY CRICKET offers a constant change of beautiful furniture, lamps, pictures, artwork and decorative accessories.

Located in the Williamsburg Shopping Cen-

• One of the largest malls on the East Coast • 300+ dealers • Open 7 days a week (closed Christmas, Thanksgiving & Easter) • Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m. • Sun., Noon-5 p.m.

• Featuring: furniture, jewelry, artwork, china, glass, etc.

www.antiqueswilliamsburg.com 500 Lightfoot Road • Williamsburg, VA 23188

757-565-3422 From Richmond or Hampton: I-64 Exit 234 at Lightfoot East on 199, Exit Mooretown Road West, Left at stoplight onto Lightfoot Road 500 ft. to Mall on left. Look for white picket fences.

From Williamsburg: on Route 60, turn onto Lightfoot Road, 1/2 mile to Mall on right. Look for white picket fences.

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Mon. 10-4, Tues.-Fri. 10-5, Sat. 10-4 The Market Place Shops at Kingsmill 240 McLaws Circle, Ste. 117, Williamsburg, VA 23185 • 757-903-4083 Thank you, Williamsburg, for 5 fantastic years!

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SUGAR & SPICE CONSIGNMENT BOUTIQUE Children’s, Juniors & Maternity Clothing, Toys, Baby Furniture & Accessories, Gifts, Books, School Uniforms & Everything Nice. Children’s play area. Thank you for voting us one of “The Best of Williamsburg.” Hours: Sun.&Mon. closed. Tues. 107; Wed-Fri. 10-5; Sat. 10-4. Richmond Rd in the Pavillion Shops 757 220-1661. www.sugarandspiceconsignmentboutique.com

THE VINTAGE RABBIT HOME DÉCOR & CONSIGNMENT. We consign quality furniture and home décor, and are dedicated to making your consignment or purchase a pleasant one. 240 McLaws Circle, Suite 117. Marketplace Shops at Kingsmill. 757 903-4083.

WEST POINT ANTIQUES Located on the beautiful Middle Peninsula in historic West Point, at 706 Main Street, seven blocks south of busy Rt. 33 and six blocks from the majestic York River, you’ll find a diverse array of antiques, vintage and collectibles in our 4,000 sq. ft. shop with more than 35 dealers and consigners. Open daily 10-5, Monday-Saturday and 1-5 on Sunday.

Take exit 220 from I-64 804 843-4369.

WILLIAMSBURG ANTIQUES MALL One of Eastern Virginia’s largest antique centers, featuring 45,000 square feet of space & 300+ dealers. A one-story facility with easy handicap accessibility. La Petite Tea Room. Centrally located just off the Route 199 Bypass near the Pottery Factory and outlet centers. Open Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun., Noon-5 p.m. Visa and MasterCard accepted. 500 Lightfoot Rd.,Rt. 646. 757 565-3422. www.antiqueswilliamsburg.com

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worship

Area places of worship BRUTON PARISH EPISCOPAL CHURCH 331 Duke of Gloucester Street, Williamsburg www.brutonparish.org (757) 229-2891 Sunday Worship: 7:30am, 9:15am, 11:15am & 5:30pm Sunday School (10:30am) & Nursery (8:30am-12:30pm) Noonday Prayer (Mon.-Sat.); Holy Eucharist (11am Wed.)

JAMESTOWN PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 3287 Ironbound Rd., Williamsburg, VA 23188 (757) 229-5445 Pastor: Rev. Dr. Daniel T. Klein; Choir Dir. Robert Hodge Sunday Worship 10:30 am, Kid’s Church 10:45 am, Child Care Avail Email: jamestownpresby@gmail.com and visit us on Facebook Webpage: jamestownpresbyterianchurch.org or .com

WILLIAMSBURG BAPTIST CHURCH A Family of Faith Seeking the Will of God 227 Richmond Road – across from W&M 9:30 Education – 11 am Worship with Nursery 757-229-1217 www.williamsburgbaptist.com

CHRISTIAN SCIENCE CHURCH 620 Jamestown Road, Williamsburg, VA Services and Sunday School: 11am, Wednesday: 7:30pm Public Reading Room- 626 Jamestown Rd. (757)229-3805 Sun. Radio: 790AM (WNIS)-8:05am; 740AM (WMBG)-10am www.christiansciencewilliamsburg.org

NEW TOWN UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 5209 Monticello Ave., (757) 258-1072 www.newtownumc.org Pastor Mike Derflinger • Sun. worship: 9:15 & 11am (nursery provided) Kids Konnection & Middle School Breakout 9:15 & 11am 1st Wed. – Midweek Service 6-7:30pm; Every Wed - Middle & High School Youth

WILLIAMSBURG COMMUNITY CHAPEL We’d love to meet you no matter where you are on your spiritual journey. We hope you will consider visiting with us!

Sunday Services: 9 & 11 a.m.

Wcchapel.org, 229-7152. 3899 John Tyler Hwy

FAITH BAPTIST CHURCH 4107 Rochambeau Drive- (757) 566-0456 SS: 9:30am; Sun. services: 10:30am & 6:00pm Wed.: Bible Study & Prayer meeting: 7:00pm Nursery provided-all services www.FaithBaptistWilliamsburg.org

ST. BEDE CATHOLIC CHURCH 3686 Ironbound Rd., Williamsburg 23188 (757) 229-3631, www.bedeva.org Mass Schedule: (757) 258-7777 Mass: Sat. 5:30pm; Sun. 7:15, 9 & 11am; 5pm Daily Mass: Mon.–Fri. 9am

WILLIAMSBURG PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

GRACE COVENANT CHURCH (PCA) Growing in Grace and Truth Child care/nursery provided for all services Rev. Dennis Griffith / Rev. Camper Mundy (757) 220-0147, www.gracecovpca.org

ST. OLAF CATHOLIC CHURCH 104 Norge Lane, Williamsburg • www.stolaf.cc (757) 564-3819, fax (757) 565-1099 e-mail – office@stolafchurch.hrcoxmail.com Mass-Sat. 5:30pm, Sun. 8 & 10am, Tue 5pm Wed.,Thu. & Fri. noon, confessions Sat. 4:30pm

WILLIAMSBURG UNITARIAN UNIVERSALISTS IMAGINE a religion that embraces many different beliefs... Including yours!

Sunday Worship: 9:15am & 11:15am 3051 Ironbound Rd, Williamsburg (757) 220-6830. www.wuu.org

HICKORY NECK EPISCOPAL CHURCH 8300 Richmond Rd, Toano, 23168, (757)566-0276 Sunday: Holy Eucharist 8:00am, 9am, 11:15am.

Child care provided at 9 and 11:15 am services Historic Chapel used regularly www.hickoryneck.org

TEMPLE BETH EL OF WILLIAMSBURG Rabbi: David Katz 600 Jamestown Road at Indian Springs Road Fri. Night Service: 7:30pm; Sat. Morning Service: 10am Office: (757) 220-1205, www.tbewilliamsburg.org

WILLIAMSBURG UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

JAMES RIVER BAPTIST CHURCH Bringing Hope to the Community 4931 Centerville Rd., 757-258-0303 Sun. Worship 9am & 11am; SS 10 am; Sun. Eve. 6pm; Wed. 6pm; Nursery, Children’s & Youth Ministry. www.jamesriverbaptist.org

WELLSPRING UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 4871 Longhill Rd, Williamsburg (757-258-5008) WellspringUMC.org and Facebook Sunday Worship: 8:45am (Traditional) & 11am (Contemporary) Sunday School: 10am & Nursery: 8:45-12:00

1677 Jamestown Rd, Williamsburg (2 mi. west of Rt. 199)

Large congregation offering inspired worship services and music, insightful biblical interpretation, heartfelt mission, fellowship hour, nursery, Sunday School. And that’s just on Sunday! Located across from W&M at 215 Richmond Rd. Services 9:30 & 11a.m. 757-229-4235 mywpc.org

500 Jamestown Rd. at Cary St., Williamsburg Sunday Worship: 8:15 & 11am, Sunday School for All ages at 9:30am. Childcare provided.

Rev. Dr. Bill Jones • Rev. Kay Barrè (757) 229-1771, www.williamsburgumc.org

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