March 2016 • FREE
All things Greater Williamsburg for locals & visitors since 1964
Williamsburg Film Festival
Seven reasons to move here
“Ales through the Ages”
Celebrates 20 years
The Arts, education and more
History of beer
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21 Williamsburg Film Festival celebrates 20th annual event
28 ANTIQUES AND CONSIGNMENTS
32 Coming Home: Seven superior reasons to move or retire to the Williamsburg area
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT 18 St. Patrick’s Day offers a good excuse to check out live music
51 An immersion into the history of beer 22 Entertainment guide 60 AREA MAP 62 DISCOUNTS Covering the Historic Triangle since 1964
Digby Solomon Publisher Peggy Bellows Editor Olivia S. Hartman Marketing/Advertising Director LouAnne M. Sexton Layout & Design Peter Dewey • Kathy Sturgeon Sandy Xander Design Support Heather Bridges • Brandy Centolanza Molly Hunter Korroch Writers Summer Hamlin • Kathy Talmage Advertising Sales Cindy Jenne Sales Assistant
FOOD & DRINK 47 Traditional Easter ham finds new ways to delight 54 The Hound’s Tale offers Williamsburg a taste of something different LIVING & RETIRING HERE 34 Williamsburg Home Show returns 38 The collaborative community of Work Nimbly 58 MAP DIRECTORY SHOPPING 25 Spring: When nearly everything old is new again 26 Colonial Folk Art Studio & Gallery 10 TAKE THE TOUR
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As the temperature begins to rise, and adventurous spirits along with it, venture out and try something new – whether it’s that hobby you’ve been dying to pursue, an idea you’ve been looking to implement or that restaurant you’ve been meaning to check out. For those looking to pursue new ideas, Work Nimbly is a good place to start. Born from collaboration among three local business owners, Work Nimbly is Williamsburg’s co-working space, providing a home for independent workers and freelancers and building a community of local creatives. Another space to exercise creativity is Colonial Folk Art Studio and Gallery, offering a number of art classes and renting studio space to artists. Not to mention, it houses an eclectic collection of local and regional folk art pieces – owners Beverly and Davie Burgdorf can explain the story behind each piece. Delve into the story behind something else entirely at “Ales through the Ages,” Colonial Williamsburg’s first conference to exclusively look at the history of beer, with the help of beer experts from around the world. St. Patrick’s Day is March 17, and offers an opportunity to check out nightlife in Williamsburg. Local spots like Aromas, Cogan’s Deli, Daddyo’s Tavern, Triangle and Berret’s offer a variety of live music offerings to check out on, and beyond, St. Patrick’s Day. If you like Aromas, you’ll definitely enjoy The Hound’s Tale, a restaurant recently opened by Aromas’ owners Don and Geri Pratt. With a food and drink menu unlike anything you’ll find in town, The Hound’s Tale is a culinary adventure housed in that comfortable, inviting environment Aromas is known for. Easter falls on March 27 this year. While considering options for Easter dinner, you might consider ham. The Williamsburg Magazine talks to local business owners, from Edwards Ham Shop and La Tienda, for advice on selecting, preparing and serving ham. This March, the Williamsburg Home Show returns to William and Mary Hall for the second time, with speakers and exhibitors related to all things home-oriented, from landscaping to remodeling. Also returning this year, for its 20th annual event, the Williamsburg Film Festival remains a local gem. With a focus on Hollywood’s Golden Era, the film festival offers opportunities to watch classics on a big screen, as well as meet some of the actors and actresses from that era. Though these are just a few ways to venture out and try something new in March, hopefully they offer a place to start and incentive to continue exploring all that Williamsburg has to offer.
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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’S COVE ADVENTURE GOLF Join us for a true pirate adventure! Putt your way through the world of 18th century buccaneers—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. 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. 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
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SMITHFIELD Smithfield hosts many significant sites, such as St. Luke’s Church (circa 1632) and Fort Boykin (circa 1623). The Isle of Wight Museum focuses on the area’s history. The Smithfield Inn (circa 1752) Bed & Breakfast once paid host to George Washington. The town has a number of antique and specialty shops, many on Main Street and in the Historic District. (800) 3659339. www.visitsmithfieldisleofwight.com 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
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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 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. HISTORIC ST. LUKE’S CHURCH See examples of early Colonial and English artifacts housed in America’s oldest original Gothic church. The circa 1632 church is home to a rare 1630 English chamber organ. The interior of the church reflects medieval and Jacobean design. Located in Smithfield, Va. Open for
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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
MUSCARELLE MUSEUM OF ART AT COLLEGE OF WILLIAM & MARY Features American art by artists including, Georgia O’Keeffe, Jacob Lawrence, Mary Cassatt, Rembrant Peale, and John Singleton Copley and European paintings by artists such as Henri Matisse, Jean Dufy, and Pablo Picasso, and changing exhibitions. On Jamestown Road next to Phi Beta Kappa Hall. Open Sat. & Sun., noon-4 pm; Tues.-Fri.,10 am-5 pm 757 221-2700. www.wm.edu/muscarelle.
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
THE VIRGINIA MUSICAL MUSEUM displays the history of music in Virginia. A collection of antique nickelodeons, music boxes, phonographs, organs and pianos with Virginia history. The Virginia Music Artist collection is the largest in the museum including Patsy Cline, Wayne Newton, Ella Fitzgerald, Bruce Hornsby, Gene Vincent, Roy Clark and many more. 6316 Richmond Rd., Williamsburg, VA 23188, at Rte. 199, Exit 234A off I-64. 757 303-5907. virginiamusicalmuseum.com 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 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
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 NEW TOWN ART GALLERY Showcases the unique work of local artists.. Original paintings, prints, giclees, cards, sculpture and jewelry. Open Tues.-Sat. 11-6 and Sun. 12-5, or by appointment. 5140 Main Street, New Town, Williamsburg. (opposite Opus 9). 757 229-5140. www.newtownartgallery.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 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,
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. 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 ART-CADE GALLERY OF ART Features traditional artwork including Disney, Dr. Seuss and Greenwich Workshop. A recognized source for limited edition prints, original sport and comic
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St. Patrick’s Day offers a good excuse to check out live music By Brandy Centolanza Whether you prefer jazz, blues, rock, or country, there is a local band out there for you. St. Patrick’s Day is a great opportunity to get off the couch, and head to your favorite restaurant or pub, where you can enjoy a drink and listen to live music. Nearly every night of the week, you will find musicians performing at local venues. Seasons Restaurant & Bar in Merchants Square has live entertainment on the patio every night, and local bands from throughout the area perform at the restaurant on select Saturdays. Aromas Coffeehouse Bakeshop & Cafe on Prince George Street often hosts jazz nights on Tuesdays and open mic nights on Thursdays. Meanwhile, Cogan’s Deli & Sports Pub in New Town offers acoustic music on Wednesdays and has a variety of bands performing on Friday and Saturday nights. “We have a good mix of music,” says Douglas Rowe, an employee at Cogan’s Deli & Sports Pub. “It’s going well. We feel we’ve become a Cheers type place, a hometown bar with lots of locals coming in.” Frank and Brian Gleason, a duo known as Fiddler’s Green, is slated to perform Irish music at Cogan’s Deli & Pub on March 9 in celebration of St. Patrick’s Day. Daddyo’s Tavern in Norge also has live music on Fridays and Saturdays. Management there started bringing in local musicians three years ago to grow and promote the live music scene. Soul Patch, a Newport News-based band that plays a mixture of classic rock, new rock, and 18
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country, will perform at Daddyo’s on St. Patrick’s Day. Local instrumentalists and vocalists play a range of music, from their own, original tunes to cover songs from popular national acts spanning various decades and genres. “Local live music entertains adults, encourages kids to enjoy and pursue playing music, allows singers and songwriters a means to present their musical creations, and provides ‘cover’ players and groups places to give a wide spectrum of interpretations to music that is already out there,” says Joe Duggan, a musician with the band Joe’s Day Off. “The eclectic mix of musical genres played live in greater Williamsburg includes something for almost every taste.” Joe’s Day Off frequently performs at Triangle, a tapas bar in downtown Williamsburg. Triangle hosts events nearly every night of the week, including a jazz brunch on occasional Sundays. Oceans & Ale in the Premium Outlets is also a hot spot for live music on the weekends. Next month, the taphouse at Berret’s Seafood Restaurant & Taphouse Grill on S. Boundary Street will reopen for the season. From April to October, the outdoor patio is open to patrons, and the taphouse often features solo or duo musical acts as entertainment during the dinner hours. You can also catch live musical performances the second Sunday of each month during the 2nd Sundays Art & Music Festival in downtown Williamsburg, or at various outdoor concert venues during the summer months.
Genuine Smithfield’s Special Events
VisitSmithfield.com 800.365-9339
Isle of Wight County Museum presents "Defining the Cold War" 903 S. Church St. (757) 356-1055
Smithfield, VA 23430
Large selection of Virginia Metalcrafters items We buy and sell: Period lighting Accessories Antique furniture
open 10-5, Th.-Sat.
(other times by appointment)
Saturday, March 5 at 2:00 p.m., 13036 Nike Park Road, Carrollton This day marks the 70th anniversary of Winston Churchill’s Iron Curtain speech which defined the parameters of the Cold War. Visit Carrollton Nike Park’s N-75L site for a day of Cold War history. For further information call 757.356.1223.
Guided Tour of Ivy Hill Cemetery Saturday, March 19 at 10:00 a.m., 451 N. Church Street, Smithfield Weather permitting - the guide will meet you at the gate of the historic 1887 landmark to view Victorian funerary and spend time with some of the earliest residents of Smithfield. Sixty-six Civil War veterans and their stories will be shared along with founders of what is now Smithfield Foods. Prominent citizens and scoundrels alike. Donations are welcome. For further information call 757.757.353.1699.
Anne of Smithfield Spring Fashion Show March 5th 11:30 - 2:30 Smithfield Inn, 124 Main St., Smithfield
One of Virginia’s finest year-round holiday stores 108 Main Street Smithfield, VA 23430 757.357.7891 Mon–Sat, 10-5 • Sun, 1-5 www.ChristmasStoreSmithfield.com
The show is free, but call 757-357-1752 for your lunch reservation • Door Prizes!
The most beautiful fashions by
• Frank Lyman • Dolce Cabo • Joseph Ribkoff • Alberto Makali • Multiples • Sharon Young • A La Carte •Beautiful Fashion Jewelry
Named Top 101 Markets in America by TheDailyMeal.com Spend a morning at our friendly small-town market in the heart of historic Smithfield!
March 12th, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Smithfield Spring Vintage Market along the 100 block of Main Street and behind the Bank of Southside Virginia
March 19th, 9 a.m. to noon
The Farmers Market Season begins and runs every Saturday through October.
Live music each week. Market Manager: Call Cheryl Ketcham (757)375-3031 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
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Williamsburg Film Festival celebrates 20th annual event
By Heather Bridges
In 1987, a group of western movie fans started gathering to watch westerns on a big screen. Ten years later, that group started the Williamsburg Film Festival. Nearly 20 years after that, the festival is still going strong, driven by a love for Hollywood’s Golden Era. The 20th annual Williamsburg Film Festival returns March 9-12 to the Holiday Inn Patriot, presented by the Williamsburg Classic Film Guild. Starting Wednesday, March 9, guests can view 16mm films on a big screen in two viewing rooms. In between films, check out the Dealer’s Room, filled with posters, comics, books, records, autographs, toys and more. The movie and television stars arrive Thursday. Though subject to change, this year’s star lineup p includes Donna Martell,
Robert Fuller, Terry Moore, Burton Gilliam, Jacqueline Scott, Roberta Shore, Don Collier and more. In addition to participating in daily interview panels, the stars will mingle with fans and sign autographs in the Dealer’s Room at 1:30 p.m., Thursday, 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., Friday and 9 a.m.-noon, Saturday. The festival features live entertainers each night, culminating in the Saturday Night Dinner Show. The 2016 dinner show features a headlining performance from award-winning western singer-songwriter R.W. Hampton. The performance will also include Belinda Gail, designated by American Cowboy Magazine as one of the top 50 country and western entertainers of all time. For more information on the festival, visit http://www.williamsburgfilmfestival.org.
Want to go? When: March 9-12, registration table opens at noon on March 9 Where: Holiday Inn, Patriot Convention Center; 3032 Richmond Road, Williamsburg, VA 23185 Admission: $20/daily admission, $55/3-day admission, $75/family admission, $25/banquet admission
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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. MUSIC
ART WILLIAMSBURG CONTEMPORARY ART CENTER N. Boundary Street Feb. 22-April 1 Margie Sawyer Upstairs Gallery: Portraits and Still Life 229-4949 or www.visitWCAC.org
MUSCARELLE MUSEUM OF ART, COLLEGE OF WILLIAM & MARY Hiroshige’s Tokaido Light Works: A Century of Photography Norman Rockwell and the Boy Scouts Hours 10 a.m.-5 p.m., TuesdayFriday; 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
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WILLIAMSBURG SYMPHONIA Icarian Rhapsody, Mason Bates Concerto No. 2 in G minor, Op. 22, Saint-Säens (George Li on piano) Symphony No. 4 in A major, Op. 90 “Italian” - Mendelssohn 8 p.m., March 14 and 15 Kimball Theatre 229-9857 or williamsburgsymphonia.org
DANCE ORCHESIS An Evening of Dance 7:30 p.m., March 24-26 Phi Beta Kappa Memorial Hall 757-221-2674
MOVIES CABIN FEVER CONCERT SERIES Jennifer Gammill Jazz Band 7 p.m., March 3 Freight Shed, Riverwalk Landing 890-3500 or www.visityorktown.org WILLIAMSBURG CHORAL GUILD “Ein deutsches Requiem,” Johannes Brahms 4 p.m., March 13 Williamsburg Presbyterian Church 220-1808 or williamsburgchoralguild.org
New Town Cinema 12, Kimball Theatre and Movie Tavern offer movies. Check www.regmovies.com for New Town, www.history.org for Kimball and www.movietavern.com. Movies expected for release in March according to www.firstshowing.net. MARCH 4 Desierto London Has Fallen Me Before You Whiskey Tango Foxtrot Zootopia MARCH 11 10 Cloverfield Lane The Brothers Grimsby The Other Side of the Door The Young Messiah
THEATRE WILLIAMSBURG PLAYERS The Front Page 8 p.m., Thursday-Saturday and 2 p.m., Saturday; March 10-26 James-York Playhouse 229-0431 or williamsburgplayers.org
MARCH 18 The Divergent Series: Allegiant Midnight Special MARCH 25 Batman v. Superman: Dawn of Justice My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2
Positive results I cannot say enough good things about the effectiveness of advertising in the Williamsburg Magazine. This magazine is distributed so widely, via the newspaper, at businesses all over town, at rest stops, etc.
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Art on the Square 2016 Sunday, April 24, 2016 • 10 a.m.-5 p.m. • Rain or Shine Merchants Square, Williamsburg Over 170 artists on exhibit. Free & open to the public. www.williamsburgjuniors.org
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Spring: When nearly everything old is new again stock photo
By Brandy Centolanza Spring cleaning: The perfect time to give your home a fresh, updated look. You can make a room look like new without spending a fortune by reusing what already exists in your home in a different way. What’s the best way to repurpose what you already own? “Paint, paint, paint,” shares Renee Graves, president of Classic Consignments in the Village Shops at Kingsmill. “Paint is great. It is an inexpensive way to give something a whole new look.” You can redo a piece of furniture with spray paint, chalk paint, or mud paint. “Take an old coffee table and paint it a bright red or green or yellow. Give it a new color and it will brighten up a room,” suggests Graves. Chalk paint can be used on nearly any surface. You can use chalk paint to change the look of dressers, book cases, old mirrors, even chandeliers. “You can use chalkboard paint to paint an old mirror, hang it up, and use it to write notes for the kids,” Graves says. Repainting a room can liven up the appearance of a home. “The easiest way to freshen up a room is to repaint it,” Graves says. “Try a different theme. Add some new artwork or knickknacks, new throw pillows, or inexpensive area rugs. It’s simple to do
without spending a lot of money and it will look different.” When it comes to furniture, take a look around your home and get creative with what you have but don’t necessarily use anymore. Old ladders can be used as bookshelves to store books, photo frames, and other home décor. Old doors can be transformed into tables or frames for standing mirrors. Outdated suitcases can be repurposed as medicine chests, tables or chairs. An old entertainment stand can become a bookcase while an old trunk or an old bar stool can find new life as an end stand or coffee table. Looking for storage ideas? Bulletin boards, old cupcake pans, or Altoid tins can be used to contain jewelry. You can use old bottles, soup cans, cups, or ice cube trays for storage of cosmetics, craft supplies, pencils or other school supplies, or use a plastic hanging shoe rack as a pantry organizer. Old shutters can be repurposed as shelves to store mail and other paperwork and important documents. What you normally think of as trash can also be reused within the home. Toilet paper rolls or paper clips can be used to sort and organize electrical cords, paper towel rolls can be used as holders for ribbon, and empty tissue boxes can become dispensers for plastic grocery bags. Before you pull out the garbage bags this spring, think about what you can recycle, reuse, or repurpose to freshen up the home. Grab a paintbrush and give it a go. WILLIAMSBURG MAGAZINE / MARCH 2016
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Colonial Folk Art Studio & Gallery By Heather Bridges
“It really only made sense to sell what I knew,” she said.
Step inside Colonial Folk Art, and immediately, you notice the colors. Colors that leap from an eclectic collection of art pieces. Colors that would normally overwhelm, but within Colonial Folk Art’s space, they just seem right. Just like the abundance of color, Colonial Folk Art’s space is home to a number of elements – a gallery, a studio, art classes. Together, they just seem right. Together, they form a hub of creativity that owners Davie and Beverly Burgdorf have been cultivating since Colonial Folk Art opened in Williamsburg’s Arts District in 2014. The gallery grew from the couple’s collection of art and antique books. When the collection outgrew their home, they turned it into Colonial Folk Art. Beverly has always loved folk art. While pursuing an art major in college, she wrote her thesis on the topic. 26
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The gallery features vintage and contemporary folk and outsider art. Generally defined, folk art is rooted in culture and tradition, and it is largely functional and utilitarian. While folk artists might have some form of training, outsider artists are always self-taught, creating art that can’t be defined by an artistic style. The gallery features folk and outsider art legends, such as R.A. Miller, Purvis Young and Rev. Howard Finster. But Colonial Folk Art mostly focuses on promoting local artists, such as Greg Hansen of Williamsburg and John Boelte of Toano, as well as some regional artists. “These folks are great treasures in the community,” Davie said. “Their work is really outstanding.” From paintings to ceramics to wood carvings and even tables, every piece is original, unique. “Each piece tells a story,” Beverly said. “We know
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the stories of our work here.” Davie and Beverly can describe the artists and stories behind each of the artworks. The gallery also houses a collection of antique books, engravings and maps – these are Davie’s specialty. As the gallery’s artist-in-residence, and an art teacher by trade, Beverly teaches classes in mixed media and ceramics. The classes are mostly for middle-school ages and older, but Colonial Folk Art is flexible on ages, skill levels, class sizes and times. “We try to be very accommodating,” Davie said. “We will flex to meet what the art community needs.” The art community can also utilize Colonial Folk Art’s open studio, a feature that is unique to the gallery. Whether amateurs or professionals, any artists can rent time in the studio, which, in addition to working space, offers potters wheels, kilns, clay and glazes for sale. Beverly said a good group of artists currently utilizes the studio space. “They just love to talk art and creativity back here,” she said. “They like to share ideas.” “The nice thing is being able to have artists in here, have that shared perspective, that shared artistic collaboration,” Davie said.
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Colonial Folk Art Studio & Gallery Closed Monday; 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Tuesday-Friday; 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Saturday and Sunday 110 Bacon Avenue, Williamsburg 757-941-8926 create@colonialfolkart.gallery www.colonialfolkart.gallery
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FAMILY TREE CONSIGNMENTS offers a wide variety of furniture, collectibles, and beautiful household décor’ items in a cozy little shop in Norge. Located next to Serendipity, at 7405 Richmond Road. Look for the flags. Open 10-5 daily.
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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. 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 - 5:30, S 10 - 3. 757-220-0053 www.williamsburgmerlenorman.com
• One of the largest malls on the East Coast • 300+ dealers • La Petite Tea Room • 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.
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.
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REVIBE We are a consignment store that offers furniture repair, repainting, upholstery and restoration. We consign local
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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: Mon-Sat 10am5pm. Richmond Rd in the Pavillion Shops 757 220-1661. www.sugarandspiceconsignmentboutique.com WEST POINT ANTIQUES Seven blocks down Main Street in historic West Point, you’ll find a diverse array of antiques and collectibles. Over 35 dealers. Our 4,000 sq.ft. shop showcases antiques, retro items, glassware, china, furniture, and more. Open daily. 706 Main St. I-64 Exit 220, West Point. 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.co
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Coming Home: Seven superior reasons to move or retire to the Williamsburg area By Molly Hunter Korroch When someone from out of town thinks of Williamsburg, re-enactors costumed in gowns or breeches, horse-drawn carriages and cobblestone streets may come to mind. Williamsburg’s history is grand, rich with color and story. But the Revolutionary and Civil wars aren’t the only stories around town. Here, there is the drama of local athletics and fine arts, fine dining and outdoor adventures. A quick glance at The Last Word reveals a spunky community full of humor and goodwill. Williamsburg is a famous place with a small town atmosphere. It’s a good place to get to know your neighbors – and give them a chance to get to know you. 1. The Arts: Take a stroll through any one of Williamsburg’s art museums or galleries or snag a ticket to hear some live music. The Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Folk Art Museum, The Muscarelle Museum of Art, Williamsburg Contemporary Art Center, Dewitt-Wallace Decorative Arts Museum, The Williamsburg Symphonia and the Williamsburg Choral Guild are all top rate contributors to both the regional and national artistic communities. 2. Restaurants: From elegant eateries to neighborhood dives, Williamsburg has it all. Local classics include The Cheese Shop and newcomer La Terraza. Some other favorites are Seafare and Red, Hot, and Blue. There is something for every taste. 3. Country Clubs: The scenery in Williamsburg is breathtaking; it is particularly beautiful when viewed from one of its fine golf courses. There are several clubs in Williamsburg that offer golf, tennis, swimming and a variety of social activities. For example, Governor’s Land’s Two Rivers Country Club and Ford’s Colony Country Club are both beautiful facilities. There are also several organizations focusing exclusively on either golf or tennis. 4. Shopping: There are a multitude of options for apparel – and whatever else you may need. The 32
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shops at Merchant’s Square have everything from bespoke men’s suits to a little girl’s Easter dress. Be sure to check out a fantastic selection of shoes at The Shoe Attic. And for those who like a treasure hunt there are several great consignment stores like The Clothes Tree and Sugar and Spice. When you have a longer list, head to Williamsburg Premium Outlets on Richmond Road. 5. Family fun: When you take advantage of residential benefits and season passes, there is rarely a dull summer day around here. With Busch Gardens, Water Country, Go Carts Plus, and Go Ape, there is always something fun to do. There are parks, trails and national monuments in and around the area, while sites like Monticello and Mount Vernon are only a day trip away. Don’t forget the kids’ activities at our premier historic sites: Colonial Williamsburg, Jamestown and Yorktown. 6. Education: There is so much to learn in and around Williamsburg. It is a place uniquely suited for both education and the kindling of curiosity. Williamsburg-James City County boasts a strong public schools division — Jamestown High School is ranked in Virginia’s Top Twenty high schools according to U.S. News & World Report. There are also several private schools from which to choose. When you’re ready for the next step, there’s Thomas Nelson Community College and The College of William and Mary, which includes the Christopher Wren Association, which is an organization dedicated to continuing education and lifelong learning. 7. Travel: It’s easy to come to and go from the area. When you want to share your new home with your out-of-town friends, the Richmond and Norfolk International Airports are each about 45 miles away and Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport is 20 miles away. There are train and bus stations downtown, and Washington D.C. and Richmond are only three hours and an hour away respectively.
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turalist Jim Orband. The 2016 lineup includes Peggy Singlemann, Director of Horticulture at Maymont in Richmond. The show is scheduled from 10 a.m.-6 p.m., March 12, and 10 a.m.-5 p.m., March 13. William and Mary Hall is located at 751 Ukrop Way. Admission is $10. A $5 off coupon is available online. Admission for current and retired military is $3. Admission is free for those ages 18 and under, for police, fire and rescue personnel and for William and Mary staff and faculty. For more information, and a full list of speakers and exhibitors, visit williamsburghomeshow.com
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The collaborative community of Work Nimbly By Heather Bridges At Work Nimbly, natural light floods through the windows, across knotted wood floors. The décor is comfortable, quirky. A kitchen area abounds with coffee, tea, sodas, snacks. You’ll even find a quote jotted on the bathroom mirror. Located on the second floor of a nearly 100-yearold building, the space is warm and inviting. It feels like home. But it’s not a home. That’s the point.
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As the initiative of three business-owners who no longer wanted to work from home, Work Nimbly provides a co-working space for independent workers. Even more, it creates a collaborative community. The collaboration started among Williamsburg locals Natalie Miller Moore, Jenn Haynes and Gretchen Bedell. Owner of Moore than Words, a health communications business, Moore found that she wasn’t as productive working from home or coffee-shop environments. While running A-One Mobile Bookkeeping from home, Haynes struggled with work-life differentiation. Bedell needed a better
location to meet clients of her creative firm, Odd Moxie. The three started Work Nimbly in 2014, and they haven’t looked back since. “Each of us has increased our business from being in this space,” Haynes said. She described Work Nimbly as the “grey space” for people who need to get out of their homes, but don’t want a closed office. Work Nimbly offers work space, wi-fi, office supplies, you name it. Whether you need it for one day, or every day. It’s geared for independent workers – freelancers, small-business owners, students, entrepreneurs, remote employees and the like – but don’t be fooled by the word “independent.” Co-working is inherently social. “We all work in really different fields and have different skills as a result,” Moore said. The Work Nimbly community has included everyone from a personal stylist to an ornithologist. When co-working, you share skills. Even more, you share advice, support and accountability, Moore described. “It’s sort of like networking on steroids, because you actually get to know people,” Haynes said. In hopes of growing that business community, Work Nimbly also offers the Cobblers Collective, a weekly small business support group. After a year of meetings, “We still haven’t run out of things to talk about,” Moore said. New to 2016 is The Unread Book Club, in which members take turns reading business-related books and summarizing them for the rest of the group, who aren’t required to read the books. Last August, Work Nimbly hosted #HipsterHunt2015, a scavenger hunt challenging
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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.)
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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Holy Week Services Palm Sunday, March 20 Worship at 9:30* and 11 am Maundy Thursday, March 24 Worship at 7 pm Good Friday, March 25 Worship at 7 pm Easter Sunday, March 27 Traditional Worship at 8:00, 9:30* and 11 am Childcare provided at all services *Watch live at mywpc.org
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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 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 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
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 WILLIAMSBURG PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 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
HOLY WEEK AND EASTER LITURGIES Holy Thurday: March 24th (Church) Easter Sunday Masses: 9:00 a.m. Morning Prayer March 27th 6:30 a.m. Church 7:00 p.m. Mass of the Lord’s Supper 8:30 a.m. CCM Chapel Good Friday: March 25th (Church) 9:00 a.m. Church 9:00 a.m. Parish Center 9:00 a.m. Morning Prayer 12:00 p.m. Stations of the Cross 11:00 a.m. CCM Chapel 11:30 a.m. Church 12:45 p.m. Reconciliation 3:00 p.m. Via Crucis 11:30 a.m. Parish Center 7:00 p.m. Liturgy of the 2:00 p.m. CCM Chapel (en español) Lord’s Passion 9:00 p.m. Via Dolorosa Holy Saturday: March 26th (Church) 9:00 a.m. Morning Prayer & Blessing of Baskets Easter Vigil: March 26th (Church) 7:30 p.m. Easter Vigil Church: 3686 Ironbound Road CCM Chapel: 520 Richmond Road Parish Center: 10 Harrison Avenue
WILLIAMSBURG UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
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 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
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Traditional Easter ham finds new ways to delight
By Brandy Centolanza When it comes to Easter dinner, you can be sure that you will find ham at the table. Ham is a food staple during the holidays, and there are numerous ways you can prepare and serve it. Ham comes in a variety of types in two categories: dried, cured country hams, and sweet hams, much like the ham you pick up at the deli counter. Cured hams are popular as well as spiral-sliced honeyglazed hams.
Edwards Ham Shop on Richmond Road specializes in Virginia country hams. Their ham is dried from a few months up to a few years, depending on the type. The shop offers samples at the store to help consumers decide which they prefer. “A ham’s flavor depends on how long you age the ham,” says Sam Edwards, the shop’s owner. “The longer you age a ham, the more robust the flavor. It just depends on how you like it.” Jonathan Harris is co-owner of the Spanish specialty store La Tienda in Colony Square Shop-
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ping Center on Jamestown Road. La Tienda sells European-style hams. Spain is known for its ham, with the exquisite Jamón Ibérico de Bellota ham being the most expensive in the world. It can cost more than $1,000 for a whole ham of this type. “If you are looking for a great ham, you get what you pay for,” notes Harris. “Quality ham requires good raw materials and 19 years and counting.
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time to cure properly. It is better to spend a little more and savor the taste of a fine ham. You will find that a smaller portion is just as satisfying as a large portion of cheap ham. For cooked ham, beware of any product with lots of added water, sometimes up to ten percent. It is cheaper because you are buying water.” Choose a ham that is firm, plump, and rosy pink in color. Most hams you purchase at the market are already cooked, so to prepare the ham all you would need to do is turn on the oven. Sam Edwards suggests taking your time when baking a ham. “The lower the temperature and the slower you cook it, the better the ham will taste,” he says. You can also grill ham, fry it, or cook it in a slow cooker. Ham pairs well with potatoes, squash, carrots, green beans, and other vegetables. “In my house, we serve ham with seafood,” says Sam Edwards. He also likes to fry ham and serve it with fried apples. “The sweet and salty combination is the key,” he says. Adds Harris: “Cured Spanish ham pairs very well with aged cheeses such as Manchego, roasted almonds, and good quality olives.” If you buy extra ham, you can use leftovers in omelettes, sandwiches, soups and stews, or salads.
Grilled Shrimp Wrapped in Serrano Ham - Gambas a la Parilla Envueltas en Jamón Serrano This appetizer is very straightforward, but as with most grilling recipes, simpler is usually better. The key is to cook the shrimp quickly at high heat, which will crisp the ham without overcooking the shrimp. Makes 4 servings. Prep Time: 20 min. Cook Time: 5 min. Ingredients: 1 pound of large shrimp 8 oz Serrano ham 2 tbsp olive oil 1 tsp sweet smoked paprika (Pimentón de La Vera) Salt and pepper Grilling skewers Preparation: Peel the shrimp, leaving the tails on. Sprinkle with salt, pepper and paprika. Coat in olive oil. Wrap each shrimp with a piece of jamón, about two inches long, and skewer the shrimp so the ham is held securely around the shrimp. Place the skewers over a high temperature grill and cook for 1 to 2 minutes per side, or until the shrimp is opaque. Serve immediately.
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An immersion into the history of beer By Heather Bridges
In 2014, the overall national beer market reached $101.5 billion, with the market for craft beer at $19.6 billion, according to a report by the Brewers Association. Even beyond the U.S., beer remains one of the most popular, and one of the oldest, beverages in the world. Trace the beverage back to its beginnings at Colonial Williamsburg’s first conference to exclusively explore the history of beer. “Ales through the Ages” is scheduled for March 18-20. Join beer experts from around the world – including writers Randy Mosher, Martyn Cornell and Stan Hieronymus, beer scientist Karen Fortmann of White Labs and brew master Mitch Steele of Stone Brewing Company – for a weekend of all things ales. Following registration at the Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg, 326 W. Francis St., the conference kicks off with a beer tasting at Chowning’s Ale House in the Historic Area. But the rest of the weekend delves more into the science behind the taste, from examining ancient ales to studying the origins of industrial brewing to learning about ingredients used by brewers throughout history. Following a welcome by Peter Seibert, director of Colonial
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Williamsburg’s Historic Trades, the conference offers a variety of topics and speakers at the Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg. Here’s a taste: • “The Brewing History of Ireland,” by Edward J. Bourke, who authored a history on the Guinness brewery and worked for 30 years with Guinness. • “The Beginnings of Beer in the Ancient World: Greece,” by Travis Rupp, an adjunct professor at the University of Colorado at Boulder and a packaging supervisor at Avery Brewing. • “The True Origins of India Pale Ale in England, Scotland and the United States,” by Mitch Steele of Stone Brewing Company in California. • “Home Brewing in 18th-Century Virginia: Some Interesting Things They did with Beer,” by Frank Clark, Master of
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Historic Foodways at Colonial Williamsburg. • “More Questions than Answers: The Mysteries of Beer History,” by Randy Mosher, Chicago-based author of five beer and brewing books. • “One Thousand Years of Brewing with hops: New Insights from the Netherlands,” by Frederik Ruis, beer expert from Amsterdam. • “In Search of an Indigenous American Beer Style,” by Stan Hieronymus, journalist and author from San Diego. Those interested in attending must pre-register for the conference. A deluxe ticket is $325, including all events scheduled Friday through Sunday, beer tasting, opening reception and a beer pairing with food. Singleday and event tickets are also available. To register, or for a full list of programming, visit history. org/conted or call 1-800-6030948 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. For information on lodging, with special rates available at the Williamsburg Lodge and Williamsburg Woodlands, call 1-800-261-9530.
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The Hound’s Tale offers Williamsburg a taste of something different By Heather Bridges
You can’t easily categorize The Hound’s Tale. In a way, that’s what the restaurant hoped. A glance at the menu reveals everything from fried Brussels sprouts to pumpkin ravioli, and the bar serves hand-crafted cocktails you won’t find elsewhere. “We wanted to do something different,” said Don Pratt, who owns the restaurant with his wife Geri. Still, there’s something familiar about The Hound’s Tale. It feels comfortable, homey – some might recognize that feel from the Pratt’s other 54
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local establishment, Aromas café. From the minute you walk in the door, “you just want to be in here,” said Nicole Rackley, frontend manager and bar director. “It’s warm. It’s inviting.” The Hound’s Tale opened in December 2015. As the Pratts were searching for a space to house the kitchen operation of the Aromas in William and Mary’s Swem Library, they saw an opportunity to contribute to business and culture in Williamsburg’s downtown area. “We’re hoping that it will attract a cross section of the community,” Pratt said. “We want everybody to feel comfortable there.”
The menu offers both “bites,” small plates at a range of $6-$11, and “chow,” entrees that range from $14-$22. Head chef Steven Sowell said customers could try five small plates or stick to an entrée – the menu offers a bit of flexibility. Not to mention the range of options: shrimp and avocado tempura, pierogis, skirt steak, grilled duck breast. “It’s something for everybody,” Sowell said. When he was 19, Sowell’s first cooking job was at Aromas. Later, Sowell and his wife Monique, who oversees catering for The Hound’s Tale and Aromas, both attended the Culinary Institute of America in New York. During their time in the city, they met chefs from around the country and the world. “We take a little bit from all over,” Monique said. As a mixologist, Rackley said she has enjoyed crafting original cocktails for the restaurant. Check out the “Silver Lining Shimmer,” a mix of gin, vodka, raspberry and white cranberry juice, or “Hannah’s Smoking Banana,” mixing smoked scotch, banana-infused Jameson and blackberry brandy. The bar also offers a selection of regional beers, as well as wines, on tap. Rackley’s husband Nick works behind the bar. The couple rounds out a staff that feels more like a family. And they make sure customers feel like part of that family. Sowell said his hope was that everyone who eats, and works, at The Hound’s Tale wants to come back. “To me, it’s all about family and employees and the customers,” he said. continued on page 57
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Mostly, “We want to have fun,” Rackley said. It’s an atmosphere that puts anyone at ease – whether grabbing drinks with friends after work, going on a date or spending time with family. “This is something that Williamsburg really needed,” Rackley said. “It’s someplace different.” In providing another food option for Williamsburg restaurant-goers, Pratt described The Hound’s Tale as a piece to the puzzle that is Williamsburg’s culinary culture. “What I would hope that we would be doing is helping to create a culinary arts district in the downtown area,” he said.
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TAKE THE TOUR 11 Busch Gardens Williamsburg
36 Blinds Galore 24(G-10) Variety of Blinds, Shades & Plantation Shutters
30 Settler's Market 29(D-5) Unique shops,restaurants located in heart of Williamsburg
39 Bodacious Lady Boutique (F-4) Full Figure Fashions & Accessories. Something for Everyone!
2 Shops at Carolina Furniture (C-5) 400+ Names of Luxury Furniture–8 Stores in one
19 The Christmas Store Christmas & holiday décor and gifts
Smithfield
37 Snag a deal Family Outfitters 22(C-3) Shop Retail Pay Wholesale for the Whole Family
46 Discover Teas 11(G-14) Explore 100+Loose Leaf World Teas & Wares
35 Spice & Tea Exchange of Williamsburg 25(E-8) Spices, Herbs, Seasonings, Rubs, Sugars, Teas, Gifts
27 Goodman & Sons Jewelers 6(E-4) Diamonds,Bridal,Gemstone,Pearl Jewelry,Watches
14 Stick Stone & Bone (C-5) New Age Crystal Store-Crafts,Gifts & Jewelry
42 High Street 21(C-6) Dining/Retail/Condos/Apts/Townhomes/Businesses
16 Viccellio Goldsmith Historic Yorktown Handcrafted Custom Designed Jewelry & Repairs
57 Johnstown Jewelers (G-5) Gold,Platinum,Fine Stones,Pearls,Silver,Repairs
46 Village Shops at Kingsmill 11(G-14) Collection of Shops, Restaurants & Services
57 La Tienda (G-5) Spanish Food & Wine, Hand-Crafted Ceramics & Gifts
30 Wild Birds Unlimited 29(D-5) Bird seed and feeders, houses, baths, nature gifts & more
17 Lightfoot Manor Collectibles, Gifts, Pewter, Brass & More
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21 Willow Grove Primitives (C-2) Primitive Reproduction Furniture/Home Décor
35 Master Craftsmen 25(E-8) Handcrafted Silver, Pewter, Gold Jewelry & Giftware
16 York Uniforms Yorktown Culinary,Medical,Security,School Uniforms & Shoes
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17 Catfish Cove Mini Golf
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64 Colonial Williamsburg
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Historic Jamestowne
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19 Historic Smithfield
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16 Historic Yorktown
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19 Isle of Wight County Museum Isle of Wight Co. 56 Jamestown Settlement
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17 Kingsmill Championship
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10 The Original Ghost Tours of Williamsburg (C-5) 12 Pirates Cove
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13 Ripley's Believe It or Not!
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Yorktown Battlefields
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16 Yorktown Segway Tours Historic Yorktown 56 Yorktown Victory Center
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MUSEUMS & GALLERIES 14 A Touch of Earth
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Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Folk Art Museum Colonial Williamsburg 15 Art-cade Gallery of Art Bassett Hall
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Colonial Williamsburg
15 Colonial Folk Art
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DeWitt Wallace Decorative Arts Museum Colonial Williamsburg Gallery at York Hall
Historic Yorktown
Muscarelle Museum of Art at College of William & Mary
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42 Paint on Pottery
34 Merchants Square Unique Shopping, Dining & Special Events
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46 The Trimble Collection
Historic Yorktown
14 Williamsburg School of Needlework 20(D-5) York County Historical Museum
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49 The Clothes Tree
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19 Heritage Antiques 27 Merle Norman
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27 Monticello Marketplace 6(E-4) Unique Family Owned/Brand Retailers+Restaurants
19 Anne of Smithfield Smithfield Clothing, Jewelry, Shoes, Accessories and more 24(G-10)
46 Classic Consignments
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Watermen’s Museum
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57 Prince George Art & Frame
12 Virginia Living Museum
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29 Goodman's Interiors
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37 Sugar & Spice 29 West Point Antiques 29 Williamsburg Antiques Mall, Ltd.
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DINING & NIGHTLIFE AMERICAN 48 Copper Scroll at Ramada Inn Fine Dining & Sunday Brunch 35 The Hound's Tale Flavorful Fare for Every Palate
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56 Old Chickahominy House (G-6) Southern Food, Fresh Baked Pies & Gift Shop
ASIAN 3 Peking Mongolian & Japanese Mongolian, Sushi Train, Japanese & Thai
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34 Berret’s Taphouse 4(E-8) Fresh Regional Seafood & Produce/Variety of Entrees
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40 The UPS Store on Rochambeau Dr. 31(B-4) Shipping/packaging/printing/notary services
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16 Riverwalk Restaurant Historic Yorktown Wide Variety of Chesapeake & Atlantic Seafood
COFFEE, TEA & MORE 34,35 Aromas 25(E-8) Specialty Coffee/Gourmet Bakery/Lunch/Dinner
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7 The Seafare of Williamsburg (C-5) Exceptional Dining Experience/Fresh Seafood/Steak 16 Water Street Grille HistoricYorktown Casual Fresh Seafood/Tapas/Artesian Brews
RETIRING IN WILLIAMSBURG 10 menchie’s frozen yogurt 29(D-5) Fresh-made Frozen Yogurt & Variety of Toppings
INDIAN 8 Nawab Indian Cuisine Authentic Northern Indian Cuisine
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37 Francesco’s 22(C-3) New Artisan Entrees & Classic Italian Dinners (C-5)
9 Maurizio’s Ristorante Italiano 2(G-14) Authentic Taste of the Old World since 1994 51 Olde Towne Pizza & Pasta (C-5) NY Style Pizza, Gourmet Italian Food & Family Meals 53 Sal’s Ristorante Italiano (D-11) Authentic Italian Cuisine and NY Style Pizza
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57 Salon 109 (G-5) Full Service/Styling/Color Highlights/Perms & Waxing 13 Williamsburg Salt Spa Relax in a salt spa experience, gifts
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45 Wellspring United Methodist Church
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49 Auto Haus of Williamsburg 27(E-12) Services import vehicles, Sells pre-owned & restores
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23 Art on the Square
15 La Terraza Mexican Grill (C-5) Fresh, flavorful Mexican cuisine at reasonable price.
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42 Plaza Azteca Restaurante Mexicano 21(C-6) Food/Drinks/Diverse Menu/Genuine Mexican Favs
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8 Papa Murphy’s 6(E-4) Made Fresh By Us, Baked Fresh By You
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44 Grace Covenant Presbyterian Church (G-5)
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43 Colonial Heritage by Lennar The luxury resort that you can call home!
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23 Masterworks Concert 4/Wmsbg Symphonia 4(E-8)
40 Conscientious Carpet Care see ad Serving Williamsburg & Surrounding Areas 43 yrs
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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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