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Happenings in the Square
Merchants Square offers a unique and refreshing shopping experience for all seasons, with fine boutiques, great dining and galleries in a timeless setting. The 18th-century style retail village located adjacent to Colonial Williamsburg's Historic Area houses 42 fine shops and restaurants.
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Merchants Square Sponsors Walsingham Charity Fashion Show
Catwalk For A Cure Supports The Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation
May 17, 7 p.m.
Walsingham's McAuley Auditorium.
General seating tickets to the fashion show are $5 for students and $8 for adults. Special reserved VIP seats along the runway are $12. A raffle will also be held, featuring exciting prizes from local merchants and Colonial Williamsburg businesses including Baskin-Robbins, The Cheese Shop, Bella Fine Lingerie, Quilts Unlimited, The Trellis, The Precious Gem, Aromas, Blue Talon Bistro, The Spa at Colonial Williamsburg, and The Silver Vault.
Purchase tickets in advance at Walsingham Academy or by calling Gina Speight at 757-259-4673. Tickets will also be sold at the door the day of the event.
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Swing Dance Revival in the Square
Saturday, May 24, 3 - 5:30 p.m.
Merchants Square is pleased to host a Swing Dance Revival as part of a Count Basie Weekend Bash on Memorial Day Weekend. Dancers from across the region are visiting Williamsburg to attend the many Swing Dances held all weekend, starting on Thursday evening at the Community Building and ending at the Sunken Gardens with Count Basie on Saturday evening. On Saturday, May 24, Duke of Gloucester Street will be transformed into a dance floor as Wendy Craighill and her talented Lindy Hop students bring the Swing Dance Revival craze to town. 1940's big-band Swing Music will be broadcast by WMBG starting at 4 p.m. Dance and be a part of this fast-paced action, or simply watch the creative, inspired swing dancers, starting at 4 p.m. At 5 p.m., watch class demonstrations. A Dance Contest will follow with cash prizes of $100, $50, and $25. Check www.Lindy101.com for times and directions to all six Swing Dances. -
Merchants Square Sidewalk Sale, May 30 - June 1
Were taking it to the streets...Duke of Gloucester, Prince George, Francis & Henry Streets, that is!
Dont miss the Annual Merchants Square Spring Sidewalk Sale May 30 - June 1! Our shoppers know that the beautiful streets of Merchants Square are always a treat, but during our Spring Sidewalk Sale, youll find great merchandise both in-store and out, from top-of-the-line apparel to unique tabletop items, home accessories, jewelry, and gifts.
Aromas Coffee & Cafe G. Bates, Ltd. Barnes & Noble - College of William & Mary Bookstore Bella Lingerie & Loungewear Binns Fashion Shop Blue Talon Bistro Mrs. Bones Bowtique R. Bryant, Ltd. The Campus Shop The Carousel Children's Clothier Chico's The Christmas Shop Closet Envy J. Fenton Gallery King's Treasure The Peanut Shop of Williamsburg Pink Cabana The Precious Gem Quilts Unlimited Scotland House, Ltd. Shirley Pewter Shop The Silver Vault Talbots Williams-Sonoma -
Farmers' Market Open May Through October
The Williamsburg Farmers' Market is now open for its sixth season! From 8 a.m. to noon each Saturday in May through October, enjoy the great variety of local, seasonal, fruits and vegetables, along with delicious baked treats, seafood, and beautiful plants and flowers from over 30 vendors. Visit the Farmers Market website or call 757-259-3768 for more information. -
Comedy Night At The Kimball
Don't miss these upcoming "Church-Clean and Club-Funny" Clean Comedy Nights at the Kimball Theatre!
- May 10: T. Marni Vos and Leslie Norris Townsend, with special guest Nancy Berk.
- June 14: Joey I.L.O.
- July 12: Paul Aldrich
Tickets are $15 each day of the event; $12 in advance, and are available through the Kimball Theatre box office: 1-800-HISTORY. Shows begin at 7:30 p.m. and run for 90 minutes with no intermission.