Sunday, October 1, 2023

Hospitality & Tourism

Mobjack Bay Coffee Roasters Introducing Historic Steamer Wagon Tours This Summer

YORK-The owners of Mobjack Bay Coffee Roasters and Little York Confectionary are adding a new historic tour to their lineup this summer. Earlier this spring, Celeste Gucanac, co-owner of the establishments, both located on Main Street in Historic Yorktown, first...

Newport News Parks & Recreation Introducing Fall-O-Ween Later This Year

NEWPORT NEWS—Because of inclement weather and covid, the Newport News Fall Festival hasn’t been held for four years. That changes this year as Newport News Department of Parks & Recreation adds a little extra fun to this year’s Fall...

York County Farmer’s Market Offering Fun In The Sun Activities July 15

YORK- Put on your swimsuits and flip-flops, slather on some sunscreen, and head to Riverwalk Landing from 8am to noon on Saturday, July 15, for some Fun in the Sun. This special Yorktown Market Days event offers a variety...

Special Discounts Available At Busch Gardens For Memories Of The Military

JAMES CITY-Now through July 8, Busch Gardens Williamsburg is offering discounts to members of the military in honor of Military Appreciation Week. Guests with a valid military ID can save ten percent on food, beverage, and merchandise. Additionally, complimentary tickets...

Opposition Swells To Big Cruise Ships In Yorktown Harbor

YORK–There’s probably nobody in Yorktown, a quaint hub dependent on visitors, who is against tourism. But opposition is growing to a plan to allow Princess Cruises to make five, day-long stops just offshore next year, disgorging 2,000 to 3,000...

Virginia Air & Space Science Center Announces New Executive Director

HAMPTON—At a special press/community announcement held on Thursday, June 22, The Virginia Air & Space Science Center Board President L’Allegro Smith had the honor of announcing that Dr. Jeffery Smith has been selected as the next executive director of...

Historic Triangle Offering Several Opportunities To Commemorate Independence Day

Local organizers in the Historic Triangle have coordinated a plethora of ways to celebrate the nation’s birth. Colonial Williamsburg will celebrate July 4 with spectacular fireworks as well as music and special programming. Events kick off at 9:30am with Thomas...

“The Possibilities of Paper” Coming To The Torggler Center

NEWPORT NEWS—A new exhibit titled, The Possibilities of Paper will open on June 30 at the Mary M. Torggler Fine Arts Center, located on the campus of Christopher Newport University at 1 Avenue of the Arts in Newport News. The...

“Sips And Trips” Docking At The Mariners’ Museum On June 24

NEWPORT NEWS—For the second year in a row, The Mariners’ Museum will hold its newest event, Sips & Trips on Saturday, June 24 starting at 6:30pm. The Mariners’ Museum is located at 100 Museum Dr. in Newport News. Combining two...

Meet Sharon Cotner, Colonial Williamsburg Master Apothecary

WILLIAMSBURG-Sharon Cotner has been with Colonial Williamsburg for four decades. She is Master Apothecary and enjoys sharing her knowledge of 18th century medicine and surgical practices with visitors. Cotner is one of four individuals who actually created Colonial Williamsburg’s...

The Williamsburg Winery Names New CEO, COO

JAMES CITY-Williamsburg Winery recently announced changes to its leadership. The winery’s board of directors appointed Dr. Michael Weatherly as the new chief executive officer. Weatherly succeeds Patrick Duffeler, the winery’s founder, as CEO. He began his new role on May...

Toano Summer Solstice Event Planned For June 24

JAMES CITY-The Toano Historical Society will host the second annual Toano Summer Solstice event on Saturday, June 24. The event will take place at 7891 Richmond Rd. from 5pm to 8pm. Festivities will include live music, a variety of food...

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Environmental Aspects Of HRBT Expansion Project Offer Learning Opportunities

HAMPTON – When Ryan Banas was earning his bachelor’s degree in civil engineering at Case Western Reserve University, the required curriculum didn’t include history, archeology, or marine science classes. However, all would have been helpful in his current job as...

Virginia Peninsula Chamber Hosting Discussion On Accelerating The Economy July 18

NEWPORT NEWS-The Virginia Peninsula Chamber of Commerce, in collaboration with Christopher Newport University, is hosting an upcoming discussion on key issues impacting the region’s economic development. The event, titled “Rising Tide” and scheduled for Tuesday, July 18, will offer the...

Meet Eve Otmar, Colonial Williamsburg Master Gardener

WILLIAMSBURG-Eve Otmar, Colonial Williamsburg Master Gardener, has been tinkering in the dirt since she was a child. “I’ve been gardening my whole life,” she said. “I started gardening with my dad at home when I was a kid.” For years, Otmar...