In this inspirational solo concert, John Bullard uses the metaphor of the hero’s journey to tell his own story and to introduce a captivating program of classical music on the banjo. In performance, John is surrounded by three banjos (including a cello banjo) and renders faithful and stunning transcriptions of Bach and his contemporaries. John...
Calling all food and beverage industry folks: enjoy 1/2 off regular 16oz pints all day at either taproom! Make new friends and ejoy your favorite brews as we all work to get through Hump Day. We have food trucks and our fresh baked artisan pretzels daily at the main taproom. The main taproom is open...
It’s time for battle! This is a book-based, Jeopardy-style trivia competition played by local school teams. WRL librarians select lists of 12 great books each for grades 4–5 and 6–8 for our competitors to read. Come out and cheer for your team! Winners will move on to the regional competition on March 16. For more...
Jukebox Bingo is musical bingo! Dance, drink, and win awesome prizes! Bingo is free to play and family friendly. It's a great way to unwind. Most Jukebox Bingo nights are held on Thursdays, but some will be held on Wednesdays. Be sure to check back to make sure of the day!
Join us for weekly relaxed conversation to practice and improve your English skills. Newcomers always welcome. For ages 16 through adult.
Fellowship in a Ring is a group dedicated to science fiction and fantasy books, films, television, and pop culture. A suggested reading list is provided prior to each meeting. Readers are also welcome to share other science fiction or fantasy titles or simply join in the group conversation. Contact nhollands@wrl.org or anorfolk@wrl.org for a suggested...
Thirsty Thursdays are for fun! The main taproom hosts Vinyl Night with the Record Society. Bring your favorite record to share, or just stop by and listen to the tunes. Vinyl Night starts around 5pm. Head to the L.A.B. for Bingo! It's free and fun! Win great prizes, drink your favorite brew, and have fun...
Now in its 21st year, the Throwback Thursday Film Series screens a variety of classic movies for an adult audience. March Theme: Seeing Green March 7: Fried Green Tomatoes (1991) PG-13 A discontented woman (Kathy Bates) befriends a cheerful nursing home resident (Jessica Tandy) who tells engrossing tales of her childhood. Mary Stuart Masterson and...
Think of your favorite flower and the bumblebee who visits. Pollination would not happen without interactions between plants and animals, but it also depends on millions of microscopic bacteria and fungi that inhabit nectar. In this talk, Hannah Machiorlete, master’s student in Biology at William & Mary, will explain how microbes act as chemical engineers...
Calling all first responders: stop by either taproom and enjoy $1 off all pints! Take a load off while enjoying your favorite beer and swapping stories! We have food trucks and our fresh baked artisan pretzels daily at the main taproom. The main taproom is open 12-10, and the L.A.B. from 12-8.
For women’s history month come celebrate the female chefs who are breaking through in the culinary industry in this virtual reality experience. Multiple timeslots available so please call 757.741.3300, option 2 to register.
Get ready to groove and celebrate Women's History Month in style! March is here, and we're kicking off an incredible month-long celebration of ladies who rock! Join us every Friday and Saturday night at Alewerks as we spotlight phenomenal women in music, setting the stage on fire with their talent and passion! 3/1: Ami Baker...