You know how to knit and purl; what’s next? Members of the Williamsburg Knitting Guild will advise you on adding stitches, cabling, doing short rows and yarn overs, and other techniques to take you to the next level. Bring your crochet questions as well! In addition, we can troubleshoot any projects you’re having difficulties with,...
Join a unique community-based book group for adolescents and adults with Down syndrome, autism, cerebral palsy, and other intellectual and developmental disabilities. Each week we’ll meet to read together, talk about different worlds and interesting characters, and learn about exciting new things. To find out more, please contact Linda at lniedzwick@wrl.org.
In November 1887, the world was introduced to a detective who used science and his keen powers of observation to solve a mysterious crime. While the techniques that Sherlock Holmes employs to solve the murder portrayed in his debut Holmes story, A Study in Scarlet, are familiar to us today, at the time the story...
Dance through the decades at Alewerks. Almost every Saturday during January and February, a new decade will be honored! This Saturday night will be 1970's themed! Come decked out in your best 1970's outfit and enter into a chance to win a $30 gift card! S&A Entertainment will be DJing and offering Karaoke. Get up,...
The CIAO Italian Film Festival presents Divorce Italian Style (Divorzio all’italiana). A married Sicilian baron falls in love with his cousin and vows to wed her, but with divorce illegal he must concoct a crime of passion to do away with his wife. NR 1h 45m Free admission. The Colonial Italian American Organization (CIAO) is...
Drop-in once a month for a snack, a craft, and time to hang out with friends. For ages 9-12.
Learn the basics of word processing in Microsoft Word, including working with documents and formatting text. Prerequisite: ability to use a mouse and keyboard, some familiarity with Windows. Seating is limited, please call 757.741.3300 and choose option 2 to sign up.
An aspiring writer moves to a secluded country estate for a job tutoring the son of a famous author. But soon, mysteries emerge: Where is the missing older child, and what happened to all the previous tutors? Richard E. Grant and Julie Delpy star in this noirish drama directed by Alice Troughton. R, 1hr 43min...
Ever wanted to learn how to use a serger? You’re in luck! We’re making some reusable snack bags and learning the basics of utilizing a serger for a perfect edge! For ages 13+. Spots are limited so please call 757.741.3300, option 2 to register.
Over his 20-plus years of experience in United States elder law, Rajiv Nagaich has developed a step-by-step guide to retirement planning by connecting the various dots of the retirement planning process. In this enlightening and informative webinar, Rajiv explains why “retirement plan failure” happens and how you can keep it from happening to you. Register...
January 23: 20 Feet from Stardom (2013) PG-13 You know their voices, but not their names. Director Morgan Neville shines the spotlight on the backup singers behind the greatest rock, pop, and R&B hits of all time in this Oscar-winning documentary. 1hr 31min Watch trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=exiAQ9H54nE&feature=youtu.be
Check out Open Mic Night at the L.A.B. Tuesday night with Nadia Koz. It's free to participate, and free to watch! If you're looking to perform, be sure to show up early so you can sign up. Performers are given 15 minute sets and sound is provided. Open Mic Night is about exploring new music,...