Popup Concerts
During the Spring & Summer of 2020, before and during COVID- 19 Isolation and Social Distancing, was born a series of “Listening Space” Concerts by our Non-Profit LoveLight Placemaking. Having no 2nd Sundays Festivals to book for several months during the Pandemic left some time to think about more LoveLight Placemaking and “safe” Live Music opportunities. For those who may not be familiar with the term Placemaking- it is a multi faceted approach to the planning, design and management of public spaces. It capitalizes on a local community’s assets, inspiration and potential, with the intention of creating public spaces that promote people’s health, happiness and well-being.
Having booked musicians, events and Williamsburg venues for over 16 yrs, our director, Shirley Vermillion, has a long list of incredible musicians to choose from and an ever growing list of traveling musicians who are hoping for a Williamsburg Booking! On March 1, 2020, after a few months of her partner’s planning and building a listening room in his basement, they had their first House Concert for 55 true music fans! 2 weeks later, all opportunities of listening to live music(one of their necessities in life) disappeared for the foreseeable future! For weeks, their creative/innovative minds were spinning… Once life began to “open” up again, they devised a plan to have some musicians play in Doug’s backyard(he had a 3 acre property) and did several well attended, socially distanced concerts there.
There were several requirements in planning each venue – adequate parking, enough space to socially distance fans and musicians; a pleasant backdrop behind the musicians; shade to help with Virginia summer heat & ability to limit fans to name a few. A good friend (a devout live music supporter and a regular fan at the shows) had been asking the couple to book a band or 2 at her property for several years. She once again offered her backyard for a show! To date a number of soul feeding music experiences have taken place at her 3 tiered, shaded, natural outdoor amphitheater overlooking Powhatan Creek. Following the persistent request of several of her music loving neighbors, Shirley finally obliged them and booked a few front porch/yard concert in her neighborhood and in the lawns of a few friends!
Rules at the Listening Space Shows are:
BRING Money/Means to pay the musician(s)! $15-20(depending on the musician/ band) suggested minimum donation per adult.
WHEN THE MUSIC STARTS – THE CHATTER STOPS!
SOCIALLY DISTANCE YOURSELVES- or not now that Covid concerns are minimal.
FEEL FREE TO INVITE other MUSIC LOVING FRIENDS who’ll respect the music and musicians.
Bring Your own chair, blanket, food, drink…
ENJOY THE MUSIC and the EXPERIENCE!
3/10/24 2nd Sundays Williamsburg
Live Entertainment
Stryker Stage ( 412 N Boundary St)
11-1:30 Pugsy Mahone (Richmond, VA))
2:30-5 The Irish Drinking Band (Norfolk, VA)
Community Building Dance Stage(401 N Boundary)
1:30 -2:15 Rose & Sword Academy of Irish Dance
Storyteller Stage (515 Scotland Street) Side entrance of Williamsburg Regional Library
11-1:30 Dan Pelligrino (Norfolk, Va)
2-5 Donnaka (Williamsburg, Va)
W &M Global Research Institute Porch/ Lawn (427 Scotland Street)
11-1:45 Brandon Bower (Virginia Beach, VA)
2:15-5 Rob White Duo (Chesapeake, Va)
Busking at Baskin Robbins (416 Prince George St)
11-1 Mouse on a Motorcyle(Erich Marse)
1:30-3 Rachel Townsley & Alan Dooley
3-5 Wolph Duo
Busking at the Barkery
12-4 Liana Jones (Fayetteville, WV)
College Corner(Confusion Corner) near Talbots at Intersection of Duke of Gloucester St, Richmond Rd & N. Boundary St (111 Richmond Rd for GPS)
10:30-1:30 Nadia Koz (Williamsburg, VA)
2 -5 Troy Breslow Duo(Newport News, Va)
Roaming Street Entertainers
11-1 William Penn Russell's "William the
Conjuror" Magic Show
1-3 Tim Nolan - juggling & Fire Toss
Brian Birkner- Penny Farthing Bicycle - near Community Building & Williamsburg Regional Library
12-5 Silverman Steve Neese
Jenny Kelly-Facepainting, Caricature Artist & Balloon Artist 11-5 Near 412 N Boundary/ Main Stage
Maria Emilia - Facepainting at Intersection of Scotland & N Boundary
March 10, 2024 2nd Sundays Williamsburg 11a-5p
412 N. Boundary Beside Stryker Center
FOOD TRUCKS & Dessert/Refreshment VENDORS
Don Chido Food Truck - Gourmet Tacos & Tapas
Amma's Curry in a Hurry- Indian Cusine
Nomads - Food Trailer - flavors from around the world (current menu features dishes from Thailand, Pakistan, Lebanon, Australia, Belgium & Ukraine.)
The Wandering Sausage- Philly Cheesesteaks & Chicken, Italian Sausages(Mild & Hot)
Foodatude
Pop's Kettle Corn (near Talbots/ at 445 Duke of Gloucester Street near intersection of Richmond Rd, N Boundary St & Duke of Gloucester St)
Instrumental Coffee & Cold Brew Trailer (515 Scotland St)
EXHIBITING ARTISANS LIST BEING UPDATED!!
On Lawn of Community Building(401 N Boundary)
A7 Bodhi Bee Farms - Scott McCoy
A10 Kids Activity Area Courtesy of LoveLight Placemaking/2nd Sundays
A11 LoveLight Placemaking /2nd Sundays Festival Information Booth/WATER BOTTLE REFILL STATION
In City Square Fountain Area near Williamsburg Regional Library- LoveLight Placemaking's LOVE & PEACE LETTERS (412 N Boundary)
LoveLight Placemaking/ 2nd Sundays Beer/Cider/Wine/Seltzer Garden
Along Driveway to Right of the Williamsburg Community Building( 401 N. Boundary)
A20 Peace Frogs Tshirts
A21 Peace Frogs Tshirts
A22 Judy's Toys
A23 URock -Handmade Stone Jewelry & Stone Gifts
A24 The Bow Fairy- Shiran Wakilpoor
A25 Eleven Knives- Billy Nelson. Eleven is a sustainable knife project by former chef and artist Billy Nelson. Billy makes contemporary Japanese chef knives from reclaimed industrial materials in Richmond Virginia. Eleven offers custom knives, forged San Mai and Damascus knives, small batch culinary knives, knife making classes, knife sharpening and repair.
N. Boundary side of Williamsburg Regional Library- Heading toward Scotland St.
B.5 SURJ- Showing Up for Racial Justice
B1 Sunshine Holistic- Amber Lykins
B2 Crunch On! Snacks- Amy Lu
B3 Little Farm Candle Co- Laura Cottle
B5 Bukabu Handmade Jewelry - Award winning jewelry Artist AJ Newell's one of Kind Designs
B6 The Posh Pug- Kemyt Truini
B7 Boho Blyss- Danielle McRoy's themed & seasonal earrings
B8 Ragtop Soul Creations
B9 The Attuned Cauldron - Summer Mathis
B10 Vintage Summers - Sue Summers
B11 VS/CG
B12 Cafe Genevieve- Macaroons (Norfolk, VA)
B13 Moondog Bakery - Nikki Stuart's small batch dog treats and CBD supplements for dogs (Richmond, Va)
B14
B15 Mermaiden Haven- Ariel Hummel
B16 Flora's Finest- Angel Bolton
B17 Stoppersnuff- David Kartzman Woodturning
B18 Wandering Cow Farm - Mary Murphy- Wool, Felted Animals, Soap...
B19 Trails & Shores - Meade Fitzgerald (Richmond, VA)
Scotland Street heading toward Armistead
C1 MiaMia Designs- Sharon Sawyer
C2 Crescent Simples- Megan Thomas
C3 BellyButton's Boutique- Chloebell Riportella
C4 Dirt Floor Fibers-Kimberly Dynia's wool
C5 Southern Honey Creations- Deana Soberl
C6 Poppy & Tea-Leslie Currey
C7 Dandillie- Soaps, Candles, Honey
C8 Kookie Momster- Carletha Ayre's Cookie Delights
C9
C10
C11 Instrumental Coffee & Cold Brew Trailer - JJ & Luisa Bower (Virginia Beach, VA)
Scotland St between N. Boundary & Henry- Heading toward 420 Scotland St
D.5 Fairy Hair by Chelsea Bayer
D1 Mako Creations- Michael Handle
D2 B Inspired Creations- Brian Becker
D3 Tie Dye Dan
D4 Fill Happy - Jana Flores
D5 Exotic Wood Creations- Al Kiebert
D6
D7 Sauce Apparel Company - Billy Wilbert
D8
D9 Parkway Printshop- Jared Chubb
D10 billie claire handmade - Claire Vendetti
D11 Sunshine Holistic- Amber Lykins
D12
D13 Mary & Simon Mwangi
D14
D15
D16 Ahavahh Art- Stephanie Lessard
D17 Yarn Matters- Marina Hayes
D18 Project Nerdify
D20
D21 Zamfas Baskets Collections
D22
D23
N Boundary heading from Scotland St toward to Prince George St.
E1 Haley's Honey Meadery - to taste & purchase by the bottle
E2 GrayHaven Winery -wine to taste & purchase
E3 Certified Human- Ty Harkins Artist
E4 Goldmine Silver - Naomi Chellis's one of kind jewelry designs
E5
E6
E7 Dahnwood
E8 Kahiau's Bakery - Including Gluten Free!
E9 Kevin Caudle Nature Photography
E10 Elicec1961- Judy Ince
E11
E12 Havyn- Gordon & Erin Blair's Woodcrafts
E13 H/SM
E14She Makes - Jaime Kurowski
E15 Giggle in Pink
E17 HDD/KFG
E 18 Kelsey Finnie Glass
E19 The Ship's Hold - Tiffany Heiser
E20 Mantawave- Gregory Bryant
E21 BlueDogg Studios- Jessie McClenny's Wood & Resin Art
E22 Wuby's Wings- Ruby Starcher's Spoon Rings & Jewelry
E23 MaD Seasoning- Matt Starcher
E24 ArtBurn- Gary & Barbara Curtin
E25 Sanctuary Glass- Tom & Karen Heath
E26 Kelly's Creations - Kelly Charles' Jewelry Designs
E27 Woodchucks Chuck- David Garrington
E28 Darlene Colley Glass
E29 River House Creations - Angel Towe
E30 Elena Jewelry
E31 Stone & Chisel Engraving- Mark & Jennifer Phinney
E32 Willow Oak Workshop- Tom Gross's Vintage Creations
E33 Ann Brown Hailey Jewelry Designs
N Boundary - starting at The Hound's Tale Corner Barkery & heading toward their patio
E36 Palmer K Designs
E37 Mary Made
E38
E40 The Inspired Spirit - Heather Thompson
E41
E42 Artfully Yours Facepainting
E43
E44 By Justine Handmade Natural Products- Fallon Speaker
E45 Paper Cuts Unlimited
E46 Lilac Road Handmade- Jen Phillips
E47 Art by Nesto- Pop Art by Ernesto Flores
Prince George Street- heading from N Boundary toward N Henry
F1 Sutley Home
F2
F3 Ryan Eure Designs
F4 RED/SGS
F5
F6 4 Grand Pups- Maggie Masters
F7
F8
F9
F10 Creations by Kathy - Kathy Walters' Fine one of a kind wearable art jewelry
F11 Burn with Cassie The Nova- The Candle Connoisseur
F13 Ginger Voodoo- Anne & Riley Zattiero
F14 Keep me Coastal
F15 Alchemist Dreamz- Jenn Rogers(just to the left of Blue Talon Bistro)
F16 Katesy Things- Katelyn Montgomery
F17
F18 LeeLee's Beads - Aaliyah VanFleet
F19 Linked Permanent Jewelry- Permanent Jewelry by Mikelle Hughes
F20 Early Childhood Music School-Join in the Music Fun
F21
On Prince George Street to left of The Hound's Tale Corner Barkery
G2 Hometown GoGo- DC Pop Art Collective
G3 Hometown GoGo- DC Pop Art Collective
G4 CIK Ceramics
G5
G6
Starting at Intersection of N. Boundary & Prince George, heading toward Richmond Rd at edge of Merchants Square beside Talbots
H1 Whiskey Bottle Art- Rita & Paige Cutler's Broken glass art windows
H2 Bella's Sterling Silver- Melcine Taliaferro
H3 Wildwood Farms- James & Paige Ewell's hand crafted soaps & more
H4 Karen's Glass- Karen Gellatly's glass lampshades, ornaments, xmas trees & more!
H5 7Earthologies- Jennie Richards & Ron Spence Wood carving & Print Making
H6 Glow Holistic- CBD Ben & Eunice Clark
H7 Sea Through the Wood
H8 Sea Through the Wood- David & Barbara Oppenheim
H9 Nobska Craftsmen- Caitlin Rudders
H10 Freedom Cottage -Soy Candles by Antwyne & Tara Anderson
H11 Off Focus Studio - Geoffrey Coleman
H12 Off Focus Studio - Geoffrey Coleman
H13 The Literary Bride & He Sells Seashells- Jeri McCabe & Jeff Lorah
H14 Ulti Mutt Toys- Dave Roberts
H15 Barking Hound Boutique- Angel Bruhwell
H16
H17 Tasha's Own- Goat Milk Soaps & More & Magnusson's Jam's, Jellies and Pickles
H18 Twisted Z Creations by Kazuko Fuller
H19
H19.5 Longneck Coffee Roasters- Bob & Debbie Bayton
H 19.75 Heirloom Pewters Studios- Marc Thomas
H21 Enlighten Clothing Co- Melanie Bodnar & Justin Chamberlain
H22 Swingset Designs- Myra Nuzzo's Boutique Toddler & Baby Clothing Designs, Book Purses and more!
H23 Skeeter & Co - Kimberly Skeeter
H24 Lisa's Cornhole Bags - Lisa Collins
H26
H27
Heading away from Confusion(College) Corner on N Boundary from Richmond Rd to Prince George St. Approximately 107 N Boundary
FLAVOR & AUTHOR ALLEY
H28
H28.5 W & M Art Student Cooperative
H29 Hunger - Sauces/Spice Blends/Rubs
H30
H31 Soulsmith Kombucha- Nani Smith
H32
H33 Copper Fox Distillery- Whiskey Tastings
H34 Emily Morris- Matoaka Handmade- William & Mary Student Art Capstone Mushrooms- Ryan Staab
H35 Winemarked Maker- Kathryn Howard
H36 The Rusted Rabbitt- Melissa Tebbenhoff
H37 Savory Blends Tea Co- Lori Whitmore
H39 Fantasy Author Mark Piggott
H40 Silverhand Meadery - Mead & Honey Tastings & Sales
Williamsburg, Virginia's only ALMOST Year 'Round Arts & Street Festival! The Festival takes the winter months of January & February off to allow for Artisan, Organizer & Musician hibernation & REJUVENATION! On the second Sunday of every month from 11a to 5p, March to December(11a-4p in November & December), you can stroll the streets of downtown Williamsburg and take in unique arts, handcrafts and live music in a fun, family friendly atmosphere.
From face painting & craft projects for kids & adults to fine, folk & contemporary artwork & handcrafts, local authors with books appropriate for all ages, food and dessert trucks, a beer(& cider, seltzer & wine) garden, live music & performances for all musical palates, there's something to be enjoyed by all.
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