Now in its 22nd year, the Throwback Thursday Film Series screens a variety of classic movies for an adult audience. January’s theme: Beautiful Music (Movies with Great Musical Scores) Jan. 16: Out of Africa (1985) PG Legendary composer John Barry won the Oscar for his lush, romantic musical score in this sweeping bio-film about writer...
This film series brings art house film flavor to your Tuesdays. Plus, meet new friends, hear from special guests who are film experts, enjoy light refreshments, and have a discussion after the film. Jan. 14: Learning to Drive (2014) R In the midst of a painful divorce, a sheltered woman (Patricia Clarkson) begins taking driving...
Based on the true story of Gerry Conlon, a Belfast youth who – along with family members and friends – was wrongly convicted of bombing two pubs outside of London in 1974. R, 2hr 13m (note 5:30pm start time) The Celtic Film Series in the Williamsburg Library Theatre runs the 2nd Thursday of each month...
Now in its 22nd year, the Throwback Thursday Film Series screens a variety of classic movies for an adult audience. January’s theme: Beautiful Music (Movies with Great Musical Scores) Jan. 2: Lawrence of Arabia (1962) PG Peter O’Toole plays T.E. Lawrence, the British soldier who was able to unite the various Arab tribes and lead...
This film series brings art house film flavor to your Tuesdays. Plus, meet new friends, hear from special guests who are film experts, enjoy light refreshments, and have a discussion after the film. December: Dame Maggie Smith Tribute Month Dec. 31: Ladies in Lavender (2004) PG-13 Maggie Smith and Judi Dench play sisters living together...
Watch with bated breath as Jonathan Austin pedals on his unicycle high above the crowd, performing magic and juggling clubs, rings, canoe paddles, rubber chickens, baseball bats, and more. This program was made possible by the generous support of the Friends of Williamsburg Regional Library Foundation.
Now in its 21st year, the Throwback Thursday Film Series screens a variety of classic movies for an adult audience. December’s theme: Welcome Back Notre Dame! Dec. 26: Midnight in Paris (2011) PG-13 While vacationing in Paris, a struggling writer (Owen Wilson) discovers that he can time-travel back to the 1920s, where he encounters famous...
This ensemble was formed over 30 years ago by members of the former Newport News Shipbuilding Band. It has been active in the Tidewater area since then, performing at various venues including commencement ceremonies, churches, retirement establishments, and other community events. The York River Concert Band, a non-profit organization, is made up of local community...
Dec. 17: The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie (1969) PG Dame Maggie Smith won the Best Actress Oscar for her performance as an eccentric Scottish school teacher who has an unsettling influence over the impressionable girls in her charge. Ronald Neame directed with Robert Stephens, Gordon Jackson, and Pamela Franklin costarring. 1hr 56min Watch trailer:...
The Higher Ground Jazz Band is a community outreach group that seeks to uplift and inspire with swing, Latin, and jazz standards as well as modern big band arrangements. The band is composed of 17 professional and amateur instrumentalists, along with vocalists. It is currently under the direction of Joel Joyner, whose international trumpet artistry...
The story of ‘Mad’ Mary McArdle returning to her small Irish home town after a short spell in prison – for something she’d rather forget – is a tough and tender story about friendship, first love, and letting go of the glory days. TV-14 1hr 22min Watch trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?si=7NSfgao8n9IINFRE&v=PgAkhspus8A&feature=youtu.be The Celtic Film Series in the...
The Peninsula Concert Band has a rich, 72-year history of providing musical entertainment to people all over Hampton Roads, Virginia. The concert will present selections from a broad range of band music that includes marches, contemporary show tunes, concert band versions of classical orchestral music, patriotic medleys, and traditional works for concert band. Free admission,...