First Night Williamsburg – Events & Live Music – December 31, 2014

ByOlivia Bada

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First Night is the premiere New Year’s Eve party in downtown Williamsburg and on the campus of the College of William & Mary.   An alcohol free atmosphere enhances all the movement between venues where over 30 entertainers will perform live for all ages.   Matthew Whaley School will host the KIDS’ SHOW from 3 – 7 pm.  The Main stages light up from 7 pm – 11:30 pm. 

  • Food is available for sale.
  • Free buses will assist crowds.
  • Button admission is required.  $15 per person, Kids ages 5 and under are free.

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~Entrance to First Night requires the purchase of a button.  You may buy a button locally or online.~ 

Event Locations

Campus Center – Trinkle Hall

Zone: Mint Entrance on Jamestown Road.

  • Food:
    Southern Pancake and Waffle House Steak or Chicken Philly Sandwich, Southern Fried Chicken Sandwich, Virginia Ham Wrap, Vegetable Soup, Sweet Potato Pie, Coffee, Hot Chocolate, Water, Tea
    Restrooms: Yes – in basement & 1st floor
    Closest Parking: Behind the Campus Center; Court St and Nassau St West Side; Court St and Nassau St East Side
    Address: 108 Jamestown Rd Williamsburg, VA 23185
    Street Map of Location

Christopher Wren Building

Zone: Mint Entrance from rear of building (Sunken Garden side).

  • Restrooms: No
    Closest Parking: Behind the Campus Center; Court St and Nassau St West Side; Court St and Nassau St East Side
    Address: 111 Jamestown Rd Williamsburg, VA 23185
    Street Map of Location

Community Building

Zone: Plum Entrance on Boundary St.

  • Restrooms: Yes
    Closest Parking: Matthew Whaley Parking Lot on Scotland St; On Scotland St between North Boundary and North Henry Streets, south side; Behind Community Building on Lafayette St;
    Address: 401 N Boundary St, Williamsburg, VA 23185
    Street Map of Location

Ewell Recital Hall

Zone: Mint Entrance on end of building that is parallel with back of Wren Building (Door is marked ‘Department of Music’).

  • Restrooms: Yes – Off hall alongside performance area
    Closest Parking: Behind the Campus Center; Court St and Nassau St West Side; Court St and Nassau St East Side
    Address: 221 Jamestown Rd Williamsburg, VA 23185
    Street Map of Location

First Baptist Church

Zone: Plum Entrance on Scotland St.

  • Restrooms: No
    Closest Parking: Armistead St and Lafayette St; Zable Stadium Parking Lot at College Terrace and Richmond Road
    Address: 727 Scotland St, Williamsburg, VA 23185
    Street Map of Location

Kimball Theatre

Zone: Mint Entrance on Duke of Gloucester St.

  • Food:
    Popcorn, Candy, Beverages
    Restrooms: Yes
    Closest Parking: Behind the Campus Center; Court St and Nassau St West Side; Court St and Nassau St East Side
    Address: 424 W Duke of Gloucester St, Williamsburg, VA 23185
    Street Map of Location

Matthew Whaley School – Auditorium

Zone: Plum Entrance from Scotland St.

Muscarelle Museum

Zone: Blue Entrance off Jamestown Rd

  • Restrooms: Yes
    Closest Parking: William & Mary Parking Garage on Ukrops Way; Phi Beta Kappa Hall Parking Lot on Jamestown Road
    Address: 601 Jamestown Rd Williamsburg, VA 23185
    Street Map of Location

Phi Beta Kappa Memorial Hall

Zone: Blue Entrance off Jamestown Rd

  • Food:
    In Front Williamsburg Concession and Catering N.C. Pulled Pork BBQ Sandwich, Crab Cake Sandwich, Shrimp Basket w/Fries, Chicken Tenders w/ Fries, Fried Oyster Sandwich, Creamy Crab Soup, French Fries
    Restrooms: Yes – on levels 1 & 2
    Closest Parking: William & Mary Parking Garage on Ukrops Way; Phi Beta Kappa Hall Parking Lot on Jamestown Road
    Address: 601 Jamestown Rd Williamsburg, VA 23185
    Street Map of Location

Sadler Center

Zone: Rose Located at south end of Zable Stadium. Entrance No.1 back of Level 1, Entrance No.2 on Stadium Level.

  • Performance Areas:
    Sadler Center – Chesapeake Room
    Sadler Center – Commonwealth Auditorium
    Sadler Center – Lodge 1
    Sadler Center – Tidewater Room
  • Food:
    Outdoor Food Court
    B&G Concessions Steak and Cheese Sub, BBQ, Burgers, Italian Sausage with Peppers & Fries
    Jay’s Grill on Wheels Funnel Cakes, Cotton Candy, Candy Apples, Deep Fried Oreos, Deep Fried Twinkies
    Indoor Food Court
    Ben and Jerry’s Ice Cream Ice Cream, Green Mountain Coffee, Hot Chocolate
    ByGeorge Catering Sweet Italian Sausage with Peppers & Onions; Homemade Lasagna, Vegetarian Philly Wrap, Fried Garlic Chicken Sandwich, Ham Roll, Jumbo Cookies, Bottle Water and Canned Sodas
    Bistro
    Qdoba Mexican Grill Burritos and Nachos, Quesdillas: Chicken, Beef and Vegetarian, Bottled Water and Sodas
    Restrooms: Yes – on all levels
    Closest Parking: Zable Stadium Parking Lot at College Terrace and Richmond Road
    Address: 200 Stadium Dr Williamsburg, VA 23186
    Street Map of Location

Williamsburg Library Auditorium

Zone: Plum Entrance from rear parking lot, opposite Scotland St.

  • Restrooms: Yes – off lobby
    Closest Parking: Matthew Whaley Parking Lot on Scotland St; On Scotland St between North Boundary and North Henry Streets, south side; Behind Community Building on Lafayette St;
    Address: 515 Scotland St, Williamsburg, VA 23185
    Street Map of Location

Williamsburg Presbyterian Church – Sanctuary

Zone: Plum Entrance on Richmond Road

  • Restrooms: Yes
    Closest Parking: Matthew Whaley Parking Lot on Scotland St; On Scotland St between North Boundary and North Henry Streets, south side; Behind Community Building on Lafayette St;
    Address: 215 Richmond Road, Williamsburg, VA 23185
    Street Map of Location

Williamsburg United Methodist Church

Zone: Blue Entrance on Jamestown Rd.

Zable Stadium – Grand Finale

  • Zone: Rose Entrance on Richmond Road.
  • Closest Parking: Zable Stadium Parking Lot at College Terrace and Richmond Road
    Address: 100 Stadium Dr Williamsburg, VA 23186
    Street Map of Location
Please note: All sites are handicapped accessible

Mainstage Performances are listed below, for a list of  Kids Events, Click Here

7:00 PM
Time Performer Location Genre
7:00 – 7:45 Bobby Blackhat Blues Band Kimball Theatre Blues
7:00 – 7:45 Celtica Campus Center – Trinkle Hall Celtic
7:00 – 7:45 Ronny Cox Williamsburg United Methodist Church Sanctuary Acoustic / Country/Folk
7:00 – 7:45 Dikon and Vallet Williamsburg Library Auditorium Classic Blue, Country, Ragtime, Folk, Rock and Pop
7:00 – 7:45 First Baptist Sanctuary Choir First Baptist Church Gospel
7:00 – 7:45 Joshua Lozoff Sadler Center – Chesapeake Room Magic
7:00 – 8:00 Poisoned Dwarf Sadler Center – Tidewater Room Celtic
7:00 – 11:00 Rockin’ in the New Year Community Building Rock and Roll
7:00 – 8:00 Three Jolly Coachmen Williamsburg United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall Kingston Trio
7:15 – 8:00 Davis Bradley Ewell Recital Hall Bluegrass
7:15 – 8:00 Bria Kelly Phi Beta Kappa Memorial Hall Southern Rock, Country, Rock
7:15 – 8:00 The Lastones Williamsburg Presbyterian Church – Sanctuary Classic Rock
7:15 – 8:00 Peanut City Cloggers Sadler Center – Commonwealth Auditorium Dancers
7:15 – 8:00 The LCV Project Muscarelle Museum Acoustic Guitar
8:00 PM
Time Performer Location Genre
8:00 – 8:45 Bobby Blackhat Blues Band Kimball Theatre Blues
8:00 – 8:45 Celtica Campus Center – Trinkle Hall Celtic
8:00 – 8:45 Dikon and Vallet Williamsburg Library Auditorium Classic Blue, Country, Ragtime, Folk, Rock and Pop
8:00 – 8:30 First Baptist Sanctuary Choir First Baptist Church Gospel
8:00 – 8:45 Joshua Lozoff Sadler Center – Chesapeake Room Magic
8:15 – 9:00 Davis Bradley Ewell Recital Hall Bluegrass
8:15 – 9:00 Ronny Cox Williamsburg United Methodist Church Sanctuary Acoustic / Country/Folk
8:15 – 9:00 Rich Follet Muscarelle Museum Contemporary Folk
8:15 – 9:00 Bria Kelly Phi Beta Kappa Memorial Hall Southern Rock, Country, Rock
8:15 – 9:00 The Lastones Williamsburg Presbyterian Church – Sanctuary Classic Rock
8:15 – 9:00 Peanut City Cloggers Sadler Center – Commonwealth Auditorium Dancers
8:15 – 9:15 Poisoned Dwarf Sadler Center – Tidewater Room Celtic
8:15 – 9:15 Three Jolly Coachmen Williamsburg United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall Kingston Trio
9:00 PM
Time Performer Location Genre
9:00 – 9:45 Jae Sinnett Trio Williamsburg Library Auditorium Jazz
9:00 – 9:45 Williamsburg Classic Swing Orchestra Campus Center – Trinkle Hall Classic Swing
9:15 – 10:15 Ron Fetner Kimball Theatre Acoustic / Country/Folk
9:15 – 10:15 The Main Event Band Sadler Center – Chesapeake Room R&B, Soul, Beach, Country, Funk
9:15 – 10:00 Schnickelfritz and the Oompahs Williamsburg Presbyterian Church – Sanctuary German
9:15 – 10:00 The LCV Project Muscarelle Museum Acoustic Guitar
9:30 – 10:15 The Company Store Williamsburg United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall Bluegrass
9:30 – 10:15 Caleb Hawley Phi Beta Kappa Memorial Hall Soul
9:30 – 10:15 Kenya Safari Acrobats Sadler Center – Commonwealth Auditorium Acrobats
9:30 – 10:15 Soundworks Williamsburg United Methodist Church Sanctuary Acoustic Harmonies
9:30 – 10:15 Windsome Wood Chamber Players Ewell Recital Hall Classical
9:45 – 10:30 Little Windows Sadler Center – Tidewater Room Irish and Appalachian Songs and Tunes
10:00 PM
Time Performer Location Genre
10:00 – 10:45 Jae Sinnett Trio Williamsburg Library Auditorium Jazz
10:00 – 10:45 Williamsburg Classic Swing Orchestra Campus Center – Trinkle Hall Classic Swing
10:15 – 11:00 Rich Follet Muscarelle Museum Contemporary Folk
10:15 – 11:00 Schnickelfritz and the Oompahs Williamsburg Presbyterian Church – Sanctuary German
10:30 – 11:15 The Company Store Williamsburg United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall Bluegrass
10:30 – 11:30 Ron Fetner Kimball Theatre Acoustic / Country/Folk
10:30 – 11:15 Caleb Hawley Phi Beta Kappa Memorial Hall Soul
10:30 – 11:15 Kenya Safari Acrobats Sadler Center – Commonwealth Auditorium Acrobats
10:30 – 11:30 The Main Event Band Sadler Center – Chesapeake Room R&B, Soul, Beach, Country, Funk
10:30 – 11:15 Soundworks Williamsburg United Methodist Church Sanctuary Acoustic Harmonies
10:30 – 11:15 Windsome Wood Chamber Players Ewell Recital Hall Classical
10:45 – 11:30 Little Windows Sadler Center – Tidewater Room Irish and Appalachian Songs and Tunes
11:00 PM
Time Performer Location Genre
11:00 – 11:45 Jae Sinnett Trio Williamsburg Library Auditorium Jazz
11:00 – 11:45 Williamsburg Classic Swing Orchestra Campus Center – Trinkle Hall Classic Swing
11:45 – 12:30 Grand Finale and Fireworks! Zable Stadium – Grand Finale Fireworks

Author

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    Olivia Bada is one of the driving forces behind WilliamsburgFamilies.com, a trusted resource for locals and visitors alike. With over 14 years of experience curating the best family-friendly events, activities, and attractions in Williamsburg, VA, Olivia has become a trusted writer in the community. Her passion for connecting families to their local area is evident in the comprehensive guides, event listings, and reviews she shares on the site. She shares information on local events including Colonial Williamsburg, Busch Gardens, Water Country USA, Jamestown Settlement, Historic Yorktown, American Revolution Museum at Yorktown, New Town, Merchants Square, York River State Park, Chippokes State Park and Yorktown Battlefield View all posts CEO

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