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Enjoy some family fun—and a little dose of education—with this summertime vacation package to Colonial Williams-burg where kids 12 and under stay, play, and eat for free.

The Real Deal You’ll get three nights’ accommodations at

the Williamsburg Woodlands or Williamsburg Lodge for a

family of four; kids can enjoy complimentary breakfast at

the hotel and dinner from the children’s menu at Traditions,

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as free golf at the Golden Horseshoe Golf Club, free tennis

at the Williamsburg Inn Tennis Club, and complimentary

tickets to Revolutionary City, participating art museums,

and RevQuest: The Old Enemy, an interactive history-in-

spired game. Complimentary shuttle service to and from

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Best places to see American history

By Eileen Ogintz August 7, 2014

Leave all the electronics behind and pick your era of American history.

Maybe you want to be a Continental Army soldier or argue politics with Thomas Jefferson. Maybe you’d prefer a 19th Century farm in Cooperstown New York, where hops was a major crop. Maybe you want to pan for gold in California and learn about the discovery of the precious metal and the gold rush it ensued or walk along San Francisco’s Fisherman’s Wharf and see floating historical ships at a National Park.

The best part when you go to these historical sights, you get to interact with interpreters in costume who are true to the era.

Here are some of my favorites around the country:

PLIMOUTH PLANTATION in Massachusetts is the place to see what life was like for the Pilgrims and the Native Americans in 1627, seven years after the arrival of Mayflower. The 17th Century English Village is a re-creation of the small farming and maritime community built by the Pilgrims along the shore of Plymouth Harbor. Discover how the 17th Century Wampanoag would have lived along the coast during the growing season, planting their crops, fishing and hunting, gathering wild herbs and berries for food

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and reeds for making mats and baskets. Make sure to visit the Mayflower II, the recreation of the Mayflower. How do you think you would have fared in those cramped quarters?

THE HISTORIC TRIANGLE in Virginia includes Jamestown Settlement and Yorktown Victory Center as well as Colonial Williamsburg. At Jamestown, board replicas of the ships that sailed from England to Virginia in 1607. Explore the recreation of the colonists’ fort and Powhatan village. At Yorktown Victory Center, visit the re-created Continental Army encampment and the 1780s farm. At Colonial Williamsburg, meet the citizens—African American and white-- of what was the capital of England’s oldest and biggest North American colony in the 18th century before the American revolution. Check out the on line Kids Zone for games and activities to enhance your visit. Ready to join the Continental Army?

THE FARMERS MUSEUM in Cooperstown, NY is one of the oldest rural life museums in the country and gives you the chance to experience 19th century life through recreated historic village, a working farmstead and the historic Empire State Carousel. Watch people cooking, weaving; visit the animals. Here’s what I wrote about our visit.

MYSTIC SEAPORT in Connecticut is the place to see the last surviving wooden whale ship, see the art of wooden shipbuilding and see what the Mystic River area looked like in 1870 with houses, shops barns and more. You have the chance to watch interpreters demonstrate maritime skills and maybe learn a few maritime skills. Do you think you could properly set the sails on a square rigged ship?

CONNER PRAIRIE in Indiana is the chance not only to visit an 1836 prairie town, but to experience an 1863 Civil War Journey and the raid on Indiana. Over five days in July of 1863, Confederate General John Hunt Morgan and 2,000 of his cavalry rode through southern Indiana destroying railroad lines, plundering civilians’ supplies. Thousands of Hoosiers joined with Federal forces to push the raiders out of the state. You can step right into the town of Dupont following the raid. How would you have responded? Here’s what I wrote about my visit.

So where do you want to time travel first?

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Garden Visit: Secrets of Another Century at Colonial Williamsburg

By Justine Hand July 30, 2014

The historic site of Colonial Williamsburg, the restored 18th-century capital of Virginia, has many

stunning landscapes, such as the formal Dutch-Renaissance-style garden at Governor's Palace.

But during a recent visit, I was drawn to the humble gardens outside the more modest houses. On these

plots, Williamsburg's researchers and re-enactors use traditional tools and period plants to create living

examples of historic gardens.

Photography by Justine Hand for Gardenista.

Above: The experts at Colonial Williamsburg use archeological evidence and historic documents

to recreate authentic period gardens. In the colonial era, only the very wealthy would have separate

gardens for vegetables, herbs, and flowers. So here in the kitchen garden behind Shield's Tavern,

larkspur and foxgloves mix with dill and other herbs to form a textured border.

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Above: Hearty cabbages (a colonial favorite) also grow in the Shield's Tavern garden, which provides the

produce for the tavern's 18th-century menu. Note the neat beds: Colonial gardens were organized,

symmetrical affairs.

Above: At the Colonial Nursery and Garden, the beds are protected by low "wattle" fences and

separated by crushed-shell paths. It all makes Revolutionary-era gardening look pretty romantic, but you

should know that by the time of the Revolution, most colonists had given up growing their own

vegetables. It was just too unpredictable and too much labor—think 50 trips to the well and back,

according to a vivid account by Therese Ciesinski. In 1750, diets consisted of less than 10 percent

vegetables, mostly grown on nearby plantations.

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Above: A closeup of one of the wattle fences. The shells come from nearby Chesapeake Bay.

Above: Workers at the Colonial Nursery and Garden use only period tools. Many of the charming

wheelbarrows are made on-site.

Above: Colonial Williamsburg's garden structures are just as intriguing as the plants. Here, a bent-twig

trellis supports growing peas.

Above: The nursery sells a wide selection of plants, period tools, and simple pots made on the premises.

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Above: Among the many small flowerbeds, this vibrant display of poppies and cornflowers stood out.

Above: Herbs and other plants favored by the colonists line the walkway outside the nursery.

Above: You can also buy a hand-woven basket for gathering vegetables and flowers back home.

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Above: Broken pots? No worries. Terra-cotta shards serve as mulch around this garden shed.

Above: Peas destined for one of the taverns, where the kitchens follow traditional 18th-century recipes.

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Above: Much like the gardens at Colonial Williamsburg, livestock pens are nestled right up against the

houses. Here, spring lambs feed at twilight.

Above: A kitchen garden, conveniently close to the house.

Above: The fruit orchards are enclosed with a variety of period fencing.

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Above: No matter how small, each colonial cottage had its own yard and garden.

Want to see more colonial gardening techniques put into practice? See Hardscaping 101: Seashell Paths

and Driveways and Garden Must-Have: Woven Willow Fences and Trellises. You can also take a tour

ofWilliamsburg in the 21st Century over at Remodelista.

Don't forget to vote for the finalists in the 2014 Gardenista Considered Design Awards! Until August 8th,

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Williamsburg Brand New Fabrics - Sneak Peak By Lisa Mente August 6, 2014

Last week I received the most incredible box of fabric samples. Now mind you, I am a total fabric lover and receive boxes of fabrics all the time, but this particular collection blew my socks off. WILLIAMSBURG and licensee PK Lifestyles are launching a new collection of dramatic multicultural chinoiserie- and vintage Asian-inspired textiles, that fit in with the chinoiserie-chic trend that is so popular. The new collection is called WILLIAMSBURG Classics IV Collection. {Click Here to go to the collection and read the entire post....} If you were at Showtime this past June you may have already seen this beautiful line. If you weren't lucky enough to attend Showtime, hopefully you will enjoy my little preview. The collection features printed linens and sophisticated wovens that draw on Chinese, Indian and British decorative motifs taken from the archives of the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation. Fresh colors and on-trend designs translate the old-world inspiration for the modern home. The collections prints were inspired by antique Chinese wallpaper and include vivid Chinese foo dogs and chinoiserie toiles. The ‘Dunmore Dragons’ linen takes its print from a delft bowl in the Colonial Williamsburg collection, and is characterized by dragon-like tigers in arresting colors like cinnabar and

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rich turquoise. The geometric ‘Lamerie Lattice’ echoes a 1740s English silver ‘wickerwork’ fruit basket with an interwoven fretwork pattern. Woven fabrics include Kashmiri-inspired matelassé, Georgian geometric patterns, classic moiré, and bold baroque embroidery. ‘Goa Garden’ is a subtle neutral matelassé woven in patterns of 17th-century Indian textiles and mixes effortlessly with a variety of décor styles. ‘Hampton Scroll,’ a herringbone twill linen with a bold embroidered pattern, is reminiscent of the wrought iron gates at the Governor’s Palace in Colonial Williamsburg’s Revolutionary City. I have always been in love with Colonial Williamsburg. Bracken House Blue and Biscuit, both of which are Williamsburg historical colors, graced the walls of my first home. I have attended the "Groaning Board Feast" at Christmas. I mastered the art of fresh florals wreaths and centerpieces with fruit. I even own an apple cone! One might say: I grew up studying Colonial Williamsburg colors, fabrics, decorations, and architecture. I have a photo album from 1980, filled with pictures of the historical homes when I visited there. As my design style has evolved, Colonial Williamsburg Brand's style has evolved as well. I like to think of myself as neoclassical which when translated into design talk means classic bones presented in an updated way. That description is exactly what I think the Williamsburg brand is all about. The Williamsburg brand draws its inspiration from history, but creates fabrics and furnishings that are updated for today's interiors. I like to think I do the same in my projects, so my design philosophy is perfectly aligned with the Williamsburg Brand. You may remember I recently posted about the new Williamsburg Paint Collection with Benjamin Moore here. Shhhh.... I'll let you in on a little secret.... (I am using some of the fabrics(and a few other Williamsburg Brand items as well) in an upcoming project in my home). Can't wait for you to see!!!! Get Ready to Feast your eyes on the beauty of WILLIAMSBURG Brand's newest collection!

Left to right clockwise: Asian Arcadia, Dunmore Dragons, Bray Flamestitch

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and Lamerie Lattice in Sapphire colorway.

Asian Arcadia, Lamerie Lattice, Bray Flamestitch in Cinnabar colorway

Asian Arcadia, Lamerie Lattice, Dunmore Dragons and Scroll in Lagoon and Citron colorway

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Asian Arcadia, Lamerie Lattice, Bray Flamestitch, Dunmore Dragon and Lancashire in Black Orchid and white colorway

Lamerie Lattice in Sepia, Asian Arcadia and Bray Flamestitch in Persimmon

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Lamerie Lattice in Sepia, Asian Arcadia in Porcelain, Dunmore Dragons in Sepia and Bray Flamestitch in Silverbirch.

I must admit I took a shine to the Dunmore Dragons' fabric....

Sapphire

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Persimmon

Black Orchid

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Citron

Sepia

Lamerie Lattice geometric pattern echoes a 1740s English silver ‘wickerwork’ fruit basket with an interwoven fretwork pattern.

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Sapphire Colorway

Cinnabar colorway

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Persimmon colorway

Citron Colorway

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Sepia Colorway

Hampton Scroll fabric was inspired by @Colonial Williamsburg Governor's Palace gates and is available in six color ways

Georgia Geometric is available in six colorways.

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Lancashire is available in five color ways.

Palace Moire is available in twelve color ways.

What are your favorite patterns and colors? Can you guess what I'm going to pick? Do you love these fabrics as much as I do? What about Colonial Williamsburg? Are you entranced with the history of Colonial Williamsburg? If you haven't looked lately, make sure to check out Colonial Williamsburgs new licensed products with Capel Rugs, Global Views, and Robert Abbey to name a few. All available through Lisa Mende Design. ____________________________________

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“The inspiration drawn from Colonial Williamsburg is like a treasure chest of exotic jewels,” Pam Maffei-Toolan, P/K Lifestyles’ Vice President of Design, said. “Each pattern is unique in design, color, and fabrication.” “P/K Lifestyles’ extraordinary design team channels exciting inspiration from around the world when they develop textiles inspired by Colonial Williamsburg’s amazing design archive,” WILLIAMSBURG Licensing Manager Liza Gusler said. The collection will be available through Robert Allen and specialty retailers across the country. The printed fabrics are 100% linen and retail for $30-$35 per yard. Woven and embroidered textiles retail for $60-$75 per yard. Williamsburg Brand Products are inspired by the global chic characteristics of 18th century decorative arts, but updated for today's lifestyle. As the preeminent leader of American style, The Williamsburg brand includes over 40 licensees which produce over 7,000 products under the Williamsburg and Williamsburg Reserve brands. It operates 20 retail stores and website, www.WilliamsburgMarketplace.com. Sales of WILLIAMSBURG products support the preservation, research and educational programs of The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation, the not-for-profit center for history and citizenship that oversees the restored colonial capital in Williamsburg, Virginia.

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The Vacation Kingdom of the World: Extending the Magic of Liberty Square By Tom Richards August 1, 2014 Liberty Square is one of the Magic Kingdom's overlooked gems. This land is unique to Walt Disney World; no other "castle" park has a Liberty Square. Because this area blends so seamlessly with Frontierland, it is much too easy to take its quaint charm for granted.

Liberty Square showcases one of Walt Disney's original intentions for Disneyland. This goal, which can still be found on the dedication plaque at the base of the flagpole on Main Street U.S.A. at Disneyland, reads in part:

"Disneyland is dedicated to the ideals, the dreams, and the hard facts that have created America… with the hope that it will be a source of joy and inspiration to all the world."

Sixteen years later when Roy O. Disney opened Walt Disney World, his words, which can be found near the flagpole on Main Street U.S.A. in the Magic Kingdom, echoed those of Walt Disney in 1955:

"May Walt Disney World bring joy and inspiration and New Knowledge to all who come to this happy place… a Magic Kingdom where the young at heart of all ages can laugh and play and learn—together."

There are several key words in these dedications—ideals, hard facts, America, inspiration, new knowledge, laugh, play, and learn—that are realized to perfection in Liberty Square. There's the historical design of the area to inspire an interest in American history, there's the Hall of Presidents to instruct and introduce new knowledge, the Liberty Tree Tavern and the a Liberty Square Riverboat ride on the Rivers of America to savor, and the iconic Haunted Mansion to entertain.

My friends and colleagues often question my family's frequent visits to Walt Disney World. I like to remind them that not only is the Vacation Kingdom of the World a wonderful place to visit in and of itself, it is also a place that inspires curiosity and a desire to extend the wonder beyond the Disney created berms. It was this very spirit of adventure and wonder that lead us to Colonial Williamsburg this summer.

Virginia is a lovely state, and its beauty and charm is particularly splendid in Colonial Williamsburg. This unique area combines an authentic attention to historical accuracy with the conveniences of a resort destination. There are several "official" Colonial Williamsburg resorts; these destinations offer benefits that are not unlike those offered by Walt Disney World's "official" hotels near the Disney Village Marketplace. There are many reasons to stay at the Williamsburg Inn, the Colonial Houses, the Williamsburg Lodge, the Williamsburg Woodlands, or the Providence Hall Guesthouses: complimentary transportation via buses to area attractions; amenities like spas, pools, tennis courts, horseback riding, and golf; and discounted admission tickets for the many sites in the area.

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The other benefit, of course, is location. Some of the resorts are within walking distance of many of Williamsburg's most interesting historical sites.

The heart of Colonial Williamsburg is the town itself, a sprawling, unspoiled area that looks and feels like a page right out of a history book. There is much more to see and do right here in the village itself than we had imagined. There are tours of many of the buildings, most of which have been carefully restored to the appropriate historical time period.

The Governor's Palace is particularly impressive. Our guide stayed "in character" as a servant in the governor's household and provided just the right amount of information to keep the tour interesting without overloading us with uninteresting facts. The building itself is splendid, and the warm brick exterior, the balanced proportions, the decorative cupola, and the decorative interior woodwork reminded us of the architectural styles of both the American Adventure and the Hall of Presidents.

A visit to the Burton Parish Church was a highlight; sitting in one of the pews with its high back and handmade kneeler brought us back to visits of small country churches throughout England. The village area is charming as well.

Highlights included the many shops, including the McKenzie Apothecary, the Wheelwright, the Basketmaker, the Silversmith, and the Milliner & Tailor. Because Colonial Williamsburg is designed as a living museum, the staff at each shop plays a character and actually works the shop. These interactions were a highlight of our visit; the basketmaker and the blacksmith were particularly good and invited guest participation and some hands-on time that the kids loved.

The Silversmith was my personal favorite; the beautiful Williamsburg pewter lining the shelves brought back fond memories of the little Silversmith shop that once graced the Magic Kingdom's Liberty Square (it's still there, by the way, but now stocks Christmas merchandise as well as Haunted Mansion mementos). The architectural style of the shops in Williamsburg was perfectly re-created by the Imagineers at the Magic Kingdom's Liberty Square.

The colors, the exterior and interior woodwork, the cozy scale of the buildings, even the glass in the windows look and feel like those at Colonial Williamsburg. The charming buildings throughout Liberty Square owe a tremendous debt of gratitude to the builders of the original Williamsburg.

There are several options for dining within the historical district: The King's Arms Tavern, Shield's Tavern, Chownings Tavern, and Christina Campbell's Tavern. We thoroughly enjoyed our meal at the King's Arms Tavern. The fare was hearty and tasty, the desserts—especially Thomas Jefferson's bread pudding—were outstanding, and the service and ambiance unique and memorable.

Another highlight was a ride on the Stagewagon, an authentic vehicle pulled by two engaging horses named Luke and Amos. This ride offered a nice overview of the grounds, and reinforced the expansiveness of the village. Another advantage of taking the coach ride—which was a steep $15.00 per person—was the perspective it provided. Colonial Williamsburg is a living community.

In addition to the historical sites, the recreations of dwellings and shops, the costumed employees, and the many tourists, the village is interspersed with private residences and small businesses. This unique blend provides a framework for a very convincing feeling of visiting the past. We saw many visitors

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wearing period costumes (available for rental at the Visitor's Center). My boys settled for tri-corned hats (which we had purchased at the Heritage House at the Magic Kingdom last summer).

It was next to impossible not to mimic the authentic language of the employees, and we found ourselves referring to the bathroom as the "necessary room" and telling time the "Williamsburg way" long after our visit. (When asked the time, employees consistently say things like, "The shop is open until six of the clock.")

At the edge of the original village, there is a charming area called Merchants Square that caters to the needs of both visitors and locals. Built in the style of the original Williamsburg, this area boasts shops, intimate dining, and entertainment options after Colonial Williamsburg closes for the evening. This area could have felt commercial and out of place; thanks to careful planning and a consistent architectural style, this tourist area compliments, rather than competes with, Colonial Williamsburg.

At the edge of town, there's the stunning College of William and Mary. As the second oldest college in the nation, the College of William and Mary boasts an impressive list of alumni including George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, John Tyler, and James Monroe. The lush, green campus looks just like a college should look. As an incredible bonus, the campus of William and Mary features a building designed by Sir Christopher Wren, the architect of St. Paul's Cathedral, London—the very one upon whose steps the "little old Bird Woman" sits in the beloved Mary Poppins stories. According to literature proved by William and Mary, "construction on the… College Building began in 1695." Even though it burned, three times, it was "re-built inside the original walls."

Colonial Williamsburg deserves the title of an American treasure. Along with nearby Jamestown and Yorktown, Williamsburg is definitively worth the trip. For those who appreciate the Disney details and authenticity of some of the most accomplished Imagineers, there is an extra layer of enjoyment and satisfaction in making those ever-present connections to the Vacation Kingdom of the World.

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Guide to the South's Best Burgers

A state-by-state look to our readers' favorite burger joints. All suggestions came via Facebook. Click on the map above get started.

Alabama

Saw’s Soul Kitchen (Avondale)

Carrigan’s Public House (Birmingham)

Chez Fon Fon (Birmingham)

Five Bar (Birmingham)

Hot and Hot Fish Club (Birmingham)

Jim N Nick’s Bar-B-Q (Birmingham)

Milo’s Hamburgers (Birmingham)

The J. Clyde (Birmingham)

Manci’s Antique Club (Daphne)

C.F. Penn Hamburgers (Decatur)

Big Daddy’s Grill (Fairhope)

Odette (Florence)

Staggs Grocery (Florence)

LuLu’s (Gulf Shores)

Helena Depot Deli and Grill (Helena)

Baha Burger (Hoover)

Green Valley Drugs (Hoover)

Hamburger Heaven (Irondale)

Pirates Cove (Josephine)

Butch Cassidy’s Café (Mobile)

Callaghan’s Irish Social Club (Mobile)

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Virginia

BGR The Burger Joint (Arlington)

Ray's to the Third (Arlington)

Burger Bar (Bristol)

Greene’s Fresh Seafood (Bristol)

Citizen Burger Bar (Charlottesville)

Riverside Lunch (Charlottesville)

White Spot (Charlottesville)

Fenderz Drive-in (Collinsville)

Maw and Paw’s Diner (Eagle Rock)

Jack Brown’s Beer and Burger Joint (Harrisonburg)

Northern Neck Burger Co. (Kilmarnock)

Pure Eats (Lexington)

80/20 Burger Bar (Norfolk)

Robo’s Drive-in (Pound)

Burger Bach (Richmond)

Carytown Burgers and Fries (Richmond)

Roy’s Big Burger (Richmond)

Beamer’s 25 (Roanoke)

Texas Tavern (Roanoke)

The Horseshoe Restaurant (South Hill)

Burgers N Things (Sperryville)

The Shack (Staunton)

Cobalt Grille (Virginia Beach)

Tapped Gastropub (Virginia Beach)

Black Bear Bistro (Warrenton)

River Market (White Stone)

DoG Street Pub (Williamburg)

The Williamsburg Inn (Williamsburg)

Washington D.C.

Black & Orange (NW DC)

Bourbon Steak (NW DC)

Burger Tap and Shake (NW DC)

Libertine (NW DC)

Matchbox (NW DC)

Red Apron Butcher (NW DC)

Shake Shack (NW DC)

Good Stuff Eatery (SE DC)

West Virginia

Bluegrass Kitchen (Charleston)

Secret Sandwich Society (Fayetteville)

Fat Patty's (Huntington)

Hillbilly Hot Dogs (Huntington)

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Light & tasty fare courtesy of Executive Chef Travis Brust By Virginia This Morning August 7, 2014

Chef Travis Brust, Executive Chef at Williamsburg Inn cooked up a zesty Fresh Tomato & Micro Basil-Chèvre Flatbread. To help wash down that tasty dish, Chef Travis also mixed up a Gin Smash cocktail. All ingredients are garden fresh from farm to fork. For more information visit online at www.colonialwilliamsburg.com Fresh Tomato and Micro Basil-Chèvre Flatbread Serves 12 portions For The Flatbread: 1/2 lb Pizza Dough (your favorite recipe or purchase at a grocer) As needed Olive oil for cooking To Taste Kosher Salt To Taste Black Pepper, fresh cracked Directions:

1. Divide the dough into 4 equal pieces and shape into a rectangular form ,¼ of an inch 2. Rub the dough lightly with olive oil and season with kosher salt and pepper 3. Grill the dough over a medium fire for about 2 minutes on each side, or till golden 4. Take the flatbreads from the grill and allow to rest

For the Spread:

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1 Tbsp Olive Oil 1 each Shallot, peeled, cut ¼ inch dice ¼ cup Pinenuts, raw 2 each Small Green Tomatoes, ¼ inch dice on the outer flesh 8oz Fresh Goat Cheese 2 Tbsp Fresh Herbs, minced fine To Taste Kosher Salt To Taste Black Pepper, fresh cracked Directions:

1. In a sauté pan over medium low heat, lightly sauté the shallots for one minute 2. Add the pinenuts and sauté till lightly golden 3. Remove from the heat and add the tomato for a few seconds while tossing 4. Place the mixture into a bowl and stir in the goat cheese and herbs till smooth 5. Season with kosher salt and cracked pepper

For the Baby Basil Salad: 1 cup Baby Basil Greens 1 cup Fresh Tomato, diced 1 Tbsp Olive oil ½ each Fresh Lemon ½ each Fresh Orange To Taste Kosher Salt To Taste Black Pepper, fresh cracked Directions:

1. Toss the baby basil with a squeeze of lemon and orange juice and the basil oil puree 2. Season lightly

Gin Basil Smash For the Gin Basil Smash: 2 Parts Hendrick’s Gin 1 Part Lemon Juice, Fresh Squeezed ½ Part Sugar 8 each Torn Basil Leaves Directions: Muddle the basil gently, add the rest of the ingredients, shake hard over ice, strain over ice-filled rocks glass.

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Hometown: Celebrate Farmers Market Week at Local Markets

By Hannah S. Ostroff

August 8, 2014

The Williamsburg Farmers Market, one of three regular markets throughout the Historic Triangle

(Photo courtesy of the Williamsburg Farmers Market)

When shoppers flock to local farmers markets this weekend, laden with bags bursting of berries and squash of all shapes and sizes, they will be taking part in Virginia Farmers Market Week.

Proclaimed by Gov. Terry McAuliffe, the week started Sunday and runs through the prime time for markets this weekend.

In his proclamation, the governor notes markets have increased in number and popularity over the years throughout the commonwealth. Of the more than 200 markets across the state, the Historic Triangle boasts three regular markets, all of which have sprung up in the past 15 years.

Williamsburg Farmers Market

The oldest of the local markets, the Williamsburg Farmers Market was born from the minds of Tom Austin and Tom Powers – of Berrets Seafood Restaurant and The Cheese Shop, respectively – looking for a shopping destination to rival ones they had visited in Europe. They hungered for fresh produce for their restaurants and for private purchasing.

Through the support of the City of Williamsburg, Merchants Square and Colonial Williamsburg, their dream became a reality within a year. The market opened on Fourth of July weekend in 2002, in Merchants Square on Duke of Gloucester Street, with about 14 total vendors.

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Amy’s Garden has been a vendor at the Williamsburg Farmers Market since its start in 2002 (Photo

courtesy of the Williamsburg Farmers Market)

Tracy Herner, the market manager since 2011, credits the vision behind the project as the reason it has continued to more than 40 sellers every Saturday morning. While some might think a farmers market does not require more in the way of foresight, she said it, like any business, needs proper planning to have a chance to succeed.

Herner has the task of maintaining a strict ratio of products, to ensure a variety of goods customers can feast on with their eyes or taste buds. That blend – with about 65 percent produce, 11 to 15 percent baked goods and the rest a mix of crafts and other food – is fixed and keeps the market being flooded with one crop.

So that shoppers see tomatoes next to handmade soaps next to goat cheese, Herner creates a market map for each week’s vendors.

“It wouldn’t be a great way for a farmer to do very well if they’re next to three lines of produce,” she said. “The average person wouldn’t be able to tell the difference just based on sight.”

Herner also works with potential vendors — all of whom come from Virginia, one as far as Nelson County — to help groom them to be ready to handle the bustling Williamsburg crowd. Although the produce farms are small and local, they have to be able to support the 1,200 customers who flock to Merchants Square in the morning.

“You don’t want to sell out by 8:15,” Herner said.

Once they are on board, the vendors tend to become regulars at the market. Some, like Amy’s Garden and Aromas coffeehouse, have stuck around since the first market 12 years ago.

Although Herner noted every market is different, and she encourages residents to visit as many as they can, she said the fun community atmosphere sets this one apart. Encouraged to maintain its spot spreading the city block, she said the music, vendors and chef’s tents bring a flurry of activity to the heart of downtown.

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Customers shop for baked goods in Merchants Square (Photo courtesy of the Williamsburg Farmers

Market)

People have started using it as a meeting place, whether to do their shopping or enjoy the local dog population, and Herner guarantees locals will run into someone they know.

“It’s a melting pot of our community and it’s all focused around something that you can feel good about buying,” she said.

The market has tried to increase its outreach in the last years. In 2013 it started to accept SNAP, a state food assistance program, and offers to match up to $20 of those benefits for use at the market.

“Anything that we can do to get fresh local food in the hands of those who need it most is a good thing,” Herner said.

The Williamsburg Famers Market runs from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. every Saturday through Nov. 29, followed by a few winter markets throughout the colder months.

Click here to learn more and see the list of vendors for this week. Toano Farmers Market

When a piece of land across the street from the James City Bruton Volunteer Fire Department in Toano about four years ago, a few ideas were bounced around for the space, including a car wash. The department eventually settled on a farmers market, but one open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, year-round.

“We just felt that it was fair to the public because some of the money used to buy that [land] was from donations,” said Robert Jones, one of the volunteer members who oversees the market along with Billy Apperson. “So we just felt it was better to keep that open and let people come and go as they please.”

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The farmers market in Toano sells Christmas trees in the winter and is open year-round (Photo

courtesy of the James City Bruton Volunteer Fire Department)

Vendors can come and go as they please, and are asked to abide by the honor system, giving the department 10 percent of their earnings at the market, not to exceed $25.

They require that sellers grow their own produce or buy them from a farmer who did, and any non-edible goods must be handmade. Come the holiday season, the department sells Christmas trees.

Jones said the quality of the produce keeps guests, most of them local but some passing through the region, coming back week after week. While he keeps an eye out for anything that does not look fresh enough to pass inspection, he said most of the items are up for sale the same day they were picked.

Most of the vendors are from the Historic Triangle and surrounding towns, but Jones is never sure who might show up to sell.

No matter their origin, he said the vendors share a “down to home” quality that makes them pleasant to work with and a mark of market success.

The other day, Jones watched a vendor give a shopper a cantaloupe.

“’Take it home and eat it,’” he recalls the farmer telling the patron. “If they like it, come back and pay for it. They came back.”

For more information, contact the James City Bruton Volunteer Fire Department. Yorktown Market Days

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Colorful produce at Yorktown Market Days (Photo courtesy of York County)

Don Willis said the stars aligned for the start of a farmers market in Yorktown. He applied for the position of market manager eight years ago when the project got started, bringing a background in event planning and appreciation for the markets he and his wife visited in traveling the country.

“I think there was a lot of synergy from a lot of different angles,” Willis said of bringing the venture to Yorktown. “The county wanted to do one, Riverwalk Landing wanted to be the place, so there was a lot of talk about that.”

The market started as an every-other-week operation, but an evaluation at the end of the first season showed vendors and the public wanted it to be a regular event. Now it kicks off the second Saturday in May and runs weekly through the end of October.

Willis remembers having to beg to drum up as many as 14 vendors for the first market. Now between food sellers and artists, he has between 40 and 50 on any given day.

Shoppers look at handmade goods at one of the Yorktown Market Days (Photo courtesy of York

County)

All are required to make, grow, catch or cook their offerings, with just a few exceptions. He works to ensure successful selling by keeping a variety of foods for customers to peruse.

“We’re very much into the keep it local, Virginia-grown philosophy,” Willis said, adding that knowing where goods are coming from means consumers know they are fresh or produced in a sanitary way.

The market can move into the parking garage in case of poor weather, but Willis feels the spot on Riverwalk Landing is second to none.

“We’re right there on the river,” he said. “Even on a hot day, a breeze off the river makes it a little cooler.”

With a mix of vendors at a waterside setting, the market is a perfect family atmosphere, Willis said. There is entertainment every week and usually a chef’s demonstration, in addition to a fall festival market in October with a pumpkin patch, hay maze and hay rides for children.

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After guests were clamoring for more autumnal fun at the close of the first October event, Willis learned to extend the hours for that and the holiday markets, one each in November and December. Those run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The regular markets start at 8 a.m. and close at noon. For more information, visit the York County website.

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Williamsburg dancer pulls together a far-flung company for the coming year

David Nicholson August 10, 2014

The newly formed Aura Curiatlas Physical Theatre will give several performances in Williamsburg and other cities in the coming year (Courtesy Joan Gavaler / October 29, 2013)

Dancer Joan Gavaler of Williamsburg has teamed up with partner Dan Plehal and two other artists to create a new performing company, Aura Curiatlas Physical Theatre.

Gavaler, who teaches dance at the College of William and Mary, describes the company as combining "dance, theatre, and acrobatics into a new form of creative storytelling."

Company members are far-flung. Plehal is an acrobat and theatre artist living in Chicago; Mickey Lonsdale lives in Montgomery, Ala., and Jane Rabinovitz is a dancer and choreographer in the Washington, D.C., area.

The group's initial performances will take place Aug. 29-31 in Chicago. In the coming year, they'll perform April 24-25 in Washington, D.C., and May 9 in Williamsburg. "We're also looking into venues in Montgomery, Boston, Lewisburg, Philadelphia,Richmond and other cities for the upcoming year," says Gavaler.

You can follow them online at ACPhysicalTheatre.com or on Facebook at facebook.com/auracuriatlas.

CW early music fest

"From England to America: Music, Musicians and Musical Events in Colonial Virginia" is the topic of Colonial Williamsburg's Early Music Festival taking place Sept. 23-26.

This four-day festival includes performances on rare instruments such as 18th-century violins, a 16th-century viola and an 18th-century violoncello, as well as the Governor's Palace harpsichord and organ, which also date to the 18th century.

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Selections will include music from the surviving inventory of music teacher and London concertmaster Cuthbert Ogle, who briefly resided in Williamsburg in 1755. Performers include the members of Colonial Williamsburg's resident ensemble, The Governor's Musick, and guest artists.

The Wednesday, Sept. 24 concert at the Capitol will feature music for several violas de gamba played together. Sept. 25 offers "Thomas and Sally," an evening of musical theater first performed in Williamsburg in 1770. In this fully-sung play, Sally must resist the advances of the squire as she waits for her Thomas to return from the sea.

The closing night of the festival will feature a spectacular re-creation of a 1766 concert held in Fredericksburg with the largest advertised ensemble ever to perform in 18th-century Virginia. The performance features 10 musicians on full strings, flutes, oboe, horn and harpsichord, and concludes with a reception — just as it did in 1766.

Single tickets range from $5 to $35. Program details, locations and tickets are available by calling 855-296-6627 or visiting Colonial Williamsburg's website at colonialwilliamsburg.com/plan/calendar/early-music-fest/

Nutcracker auditions

Richmond Ballet is returning to Hampton Roads with its production of "The Nutcracker" in December. Performances will take place Dec. 12-14 in Norfolk's Chrysler Hall.

The company will hold local auditions Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 6-7 at the Todd Rosenlieb Dance studio, 325 Granby St., Norfolk. Minimum audition age is 7 for girls and 9 for boys, and students only need to attend one day of auditions. Here's the schedule:

•4-foot-6 and under: 1:30 p.m. registration/measurement, 2 p.m. audition

•4-foot-6 to 4-foot-9: 2:45 p.m. registration/measurement, 3:15 p.m. audition

•4-foot-9 to 5 feet: 5 p.m. registration/measurement, 5:30 p.m. audition

•Over 5 feet: 6 p.m. registration/measurements, 6:45 p.m. audition

Students should bring pointe shoes to this audition. Some children may be asked to stay for the next audition time.

The audition is free, though there is a performance fee for students who are cast in the production. Financial aid is available.

Additional information is available by emailingrweger@richmondballet.com.

Norfolk Arts Partnership

Three major arts organizations based in Norfolk have teamed up to offer ticket deals.

The Virginia Stage Company, Virginia Opera and the Virginia Symphony Orchestra have developed a partnership to offer tickets to all three organizations when you become a member of one. Patrons who purchase a season membership to any of the three receive a free ticket to the other two organizations.

"It's a great perk to becoming a member and it also allows existing arts lovers to venture over to other venues," said Janelle Burchfield, the stage company's marketing director.

Arts fest recap

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The Virginia Arts Festival presented 77 performances, made up of 41 ticketed and 36 free events, during its 2014 season that ran April 2 through May 29, according to the organization's final report. The festival's 78,000 audience members came from 46 states and 12 countries.

The festival also reported that its education department sponsored student matinees, in-school performances and master classes that reached 34,211 students. Among the companies who participated in these events were Dance Theatre of Harlem, Miami String Quartet and performers in the Virginia International Tattoo.

The 2014 season also launched a three-year residency with Dance Theatre of Harlem, which played two sold-out performances in Norfolk's Chrysler Hall, organizers said. The company, which bounced back from a 10-year hiatus due to financial difficulties, will return to Hampton Roads during the 2015 and 2016 festival seasons for a series of public performances, student matinees, master classes, workshops and mentoring with local student dancers.

Another festival highlight was the world premiere of an original movie score to the silent film, "Ben-Hur," composed by Stewart Copeland, former drummer of rock band The Police. A screening of the film was accompanied by an orchestral performance of Copeland's music.

Information about the 2015 festival will be posted on the festival's website at vafest.org.

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August 1, 2014

Interview - Edward Joyner discusses open positions at Colonial Williamsburg.

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Career Corner

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