This film series brings art house film flavor to your Tuesdays. Plus, meet new friends, hear from special guests who are film experts, enjoy light refreshments, and have a discussion after the film. October 1: Greyhound (2020) PG-13 Tom Hanks plays an inexperienced U.S. Navy commander leading a convoy of Allied ships, which are being...

This month, WhoDunnits will be reading A Share in Death by Deborah Crombie. When New Scotland Yard detective Duncan Kincaid finally takes a well-deserved vacation at a Yorkshire time-share resort, he becomes involved in the murder of an employee there. He enlists the aid of his London partner, Sergeant Gemma James, and the two gather...

Every Tuesday, come to Alewerks and play Speedquizzing Trivia, hosted by Matt Chambers of Squared Away Entertainment! Bald Guys Pies is serving up your favorite pizzas from 4-8. The fun begins at 7:00! Trivia Rounds to include General Knowledge, Music, and Specialty Themed Rounds, and the top 3 teams will win great prizes! First Place...

Forensic chemistry analysis is essential in criminal evidence analysis and court proceedings. This includes the use of fingerprints to identify suspects. Incomplete prints, called fingermarks, are often not useful to identify individuals, but a new chemical technique shows promise in understanding their composition. This technique separates compounds found in sweat and generates visual data useful...

This engaging bio-pic tells the story of Tejano-style singer Selena Quintanilla-Perez and her meteoric rise to fame. Stars Jennifer Lopez and directed by Gregory Nava. 2hrs 7min PG

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...

William & Mary Theatre is pleased to announce its production of "Men on Boats," written by Jaclyn Backhaus and directed by Abbie Cathcart. "Men on Boats" is a bold and satirical retelling of the 1869 Powell Geographic Expedition, where a crew of ten men journeyed down the Colorado River to explore the Grand Canyon. This...

Learn how to use Canva, the free graphic design software in this series of quick lessons. You’ll learn how to get started, use templates, add style, and use the graphics. Each lesson will include time for you to work on your own project and ask questions. Registration required. Call 757.741.3300, option 2.

Now in its 21st year, the Throwback Thursday Film Series screens a variety of classic movies for an adult audience. October: Halloween Spooktacular! October 3: Arsenic and Old Lace (1944) NR Halloween night becomes chaotic for a newlywed (Cary Grant) when he discovers what is buried in the basement of his beloved aunt’s home. Frank...

This presentation will assess why Great Britain and the United States approached emancipation differently. In Britain’s case, the willingness of Caribbean sugar planters to accept the Government’s compensation offer derived from a conviction that liberalisation of the national economy was inevitable and would ultimately undermine the economics of West Indian sugar production. In the United...