Don't miss singer/songwriter Shane Cooley, at Aromas, in Williamsburg on Friday, May 8, 8:30-10:30PM

A William and Mary student, Shane, grew up on Virginia's Northern Neck and has been writing and recording his own songs since age 13. For almost as long, he's been doggedly chasing a career in rock music. Now, at age 20, he's in college and still pushing for an artistic and commercial breakthrough.

The annual event is dedicated to providing an art show that offers original, high-quality, handcrafted diverse mediums of art and will take place on Duke of Gloucester and Boundary Street located in Merchant Square.

This year's commemorative poster is "Spring Stroll" (shown to the left) by Richard DePaul, the show's featured artist. The original watercolor painting along with three framed prints will be raffled off today at 4:30 PM and will be on display at the JWCW registration tent. Raffle tickets may be purchased 1/$2 or 3/$5 also at the registration tent.

Every Sunday, Seasons hosts the best brunch in all of historic Williamsburg. With a diverse selection of southern favorites, classic breakfast items, and lunch entrees, Seasons' Sunday Brunch has something for everyone. In addition to a great selection of breakfast and lunch items they also offer an array of breads, pastries, and desserts.

Every Sunday, brunch seatings begin at 10:00 a.m. and continues until 2:00 p.m.   

Seasons Restaurant is located in the heart of historic Williamsburg, VA at 110 South Henry St.  

I love Williamsburg.  I have lived here for 20 years and while I have seen many, many changes during the time I've lived here I still love this place.  Williamsburg has a lot more options than it used to and I think that is a good thing.  I have been reading this blog for the past few months and have wanted to contribute many times.  I especially felt compelled this weekend with this wonderful weather and the energy I felt in Merchants Square yesterday.  I try to visit Merchants Square every few weeks and never feel like staying away because of the tourists.  Some of my favorite shops are there - The Silver Vault, Williams Sonoma, Binns, and the Candy Store (what can I say, my husband and kids have a sweet tooth!)

Lately, I've been reading about how the economy has affected CW but after yesterday I feel like things are turning a major corner.  There is an excitement and energy back in Williamsburg.  Just as nature is being reborn in the Spring time I think things are picking up around town, too.  There are so many wonderful things going on in and around town and with local restaurants; now is the best time to travel to Williamsburg.  The flowers are in bloom, the weather is warming up and not yet stifling hot, some stores have nice sales going on and restaurants are offering good dining deals. 

Next weekend is the very popular Art on the Square show, there are always shows and historic buildings to see in CW (Colonial Williamsburg), you can pick up lunch from the Cheese Shop and picnic in front of the Governor's Palace and that's just the Colonial area.  You can go shopping at the Prime Outlets, visit Busch Gardens with the family, go antiquing at the Williamsburg Antique Mall or the various antique stores down Route 60.  There really are so many options!  As far as dining recommendations or suggestions I like A Chef's Kitchen, Le Yaca, Fat Canary (be aware this place is VERY pricey), Aromas and Center Street Grill (delicious raw bar).  Make sure you make reservations in advance for these places because they fill up very quickly.

Visit Williamsburg in the Spring.  Enjoy the very wonderful place that me and my family call home.  It's beautiful, cultural, peaceful and you'll have a wonderful time!

Don't miss Coyote Run, one of the hottest bands on the Celtic music circuit, coming soon to our very own Kimball Theatre. Their repertoire includes not only beautiful ballad-style songs to make the eyes misty, but rollicking sailing songs and barroom tunes.  Blending traditional tunes with rich, literate lyrics, compelling melodies, rock and jazz, this band weaves a tapestry unlike any other out there. Their lyrics and music take the audience on a journey that is at once heart stopping and foot stomping. Tears, laughter, clapping and spontaneous dancing are regular features of a Coyote Run concert.

Coyote Run in Concert  - Sat, Apr 18, 2009, 8:00 PM

The annual event is dedicated to providing an art show that offers original, high-quality, handcrafted diverse mediums of art and will take place on Duke of Gloucester and Boundary Street located in Merchant Square.

This year's commemorative poster is "Spring Stroll" (shown to the left) by Richard DePaul, the show's featured artist. The original watercolor painting along with three framed prints will be raffled off the day of the show and will be on display at the JWCW registration tent. Raffle tickets may be purchased 1/$2 or 3/$5 also at the registration tent.