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DOCUMENTARIAN PHIL AUDIBERT TO SPEAK IN WILLIAMSBURG

Award-winning documentarian Phil Audibert is giving a free talk.
He will discuss the art and craft of documentary filmmaking.
The talk is titled “Video Documentaries: From Writing to Staging.”
It takes place Wednesday, June 4, from 11 a.m. to noon.
The location is the Stryker Center in Williamsburg.
The event is a collaboration by Chesapeake Bay Writers and Williamsburg Regional Library.
Audibert will share how real-life experience fuels compelling narratives.
Registration is available online for those interested.

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Documentarian to Speak at Williamsburg Library

Yorktown native Chris Brown was named executive director of Civil War Trails Inc. in May, leading the nonprofit that oversees a network of over 1,550 historic sites across six states promoting history and tourism. Brown replaces Drew A. Gruber, who became the park manager of the new Culpeper Battlefields State Park in June. Brown plans to broaden the organization’s historical interpretation to include more diverse stories and attract new visitors.

Ancient philosopher Boethius wrote The Consolation of Philosophy while imprisoned around 524 AD. He reflected on losing his high public position and facing execution due to false accusations. In his book, Lady Philosophy appears to him, explaining that constant change is the nature of external fortune. She uses the metaphor of the wheel of fortune turning people up and down. Lady Philosophy teaches that true stability comes from an inner still point at the wheel’s center. The article suggests this still point, an inner peace or spaciousness, is accessible to everyone regardless of belief. This inner grounding can help individuals navigate turbulent times and take effective action.

WILLIAMSBURG SCHOOL REMODELS EDUCATION

Williamsburg School for the Arts & Innovation, a new private, secular, project-based school, opens this fall.
Founded by Krista John, it serves grades 3-8 with plans to expand.
A unique feature allows homeschooling students to attend part-time.
The curriculum blends core skills with interdisciplinary projects like arts, STEM, design, and entrepreneurship.
Learning is individualized and self-paced, guided by teachers and professionals.
The school focuses on a growth mindset and connecting students with mentors in career fields.
It aims for financial accessibility with lower tuition than some private schools and plans for future aid.
The model emphasizes meeting students where they are and fostering engagement through meaningful projects.
A low 12:1 student-teacher ratio is planned.
Theatre is integrated into daily activities, building on a successful community program.
Finding a permanent location is currently a key challenge for the school.

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Williamsburg School for the Arts & Innovation Looks to Remodel Education

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VPCC STUDENT SUCCEEDS IN PARALEGAL PROGRAM

Molly Grazier graduated from Virginia Peninsula Community College (VPCC) with an associate degree in Paralegal Studies.

She found a fulfilling job as a part-time deputy clerk at a local courthouse, which she loves.

After moving from Texas, she initially struggled at VPCC, trying a physics program that wasn’t a good fit.

Switching to the Paralegal Studies program made a significant positive difference in her academic performance and happiness.

Grazier co-founded the MOOT club at VPCC to help students prepare for government and law careers.

She is described by a professor as a compassionate advocate and a natural leader who helps her classmates.

She plans to complete a business degree at VPCC and hopes to transfer to William & Mary for further studies, including potentially law school.

Grazier now strongly advocates for community college as a valuable pathway for students.

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VPCC Paralegal Student Finds Right Fit

CELESTE KELLOGG TO OPEN FOR THE BAND PERRY AT WILLIAMSBURG LIVE

Singer-songwriter Celeste Kellogg is confirmed to open for The Band Perry.
This performance will take place on Saturday, June 21.
It is part of the Williamsburg Live event on The Lawn of the Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg.
Kellogg is a local Nashville recording artist with a mix of country and classic rock influences.
The Band Perry are Grammy Award winners known for hits like “If I Die Young”.
The Band Perry recently reunited original band members plus a new addition.
Williamsburg Live also features The Concert: A Tribute to ABBA on June 20.
The Beach Boys will close the festival weekend on June 22.
Tickets for Williamsburg Live are available online, by phone, and in person.

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Update: Celeste Kellogg to Open for The Band Perry at Williamsburg Live

Preservation Virginia is set to receive $8 million from the state of Virginia for flood mitigation efforts at Historic Jamestowne after losing a $300,000 federal grant. The state funding, intended to protect the endangered 400-year-old site from climate change-related flooding, will be disbursed through James City County and requires approval from the Board of Supervisors at a June 10 meeting.

The Virginia Institute of Marine Science will host its annual Marine Science Day on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at its Gloucester Point campus, offering the public free exhibits, tours, and activities to learn about marine science.

Bethany Spector set a women’s course record with a time of 29:39 at the Yorktown Freedom Run Memorial Day 8K on May 26.
Andrew Taylor won the men’s overall race in 26:16.
Favorable cool, overcast weather contributed to nine age group records falling at the event.
The race served as the second competition in the 3-Club Challenge series involving local running clubs.
Colonial Road Runners won the age-graded team competition at the Yorktown race.
Race proceeds benefited the Yorktown Rotary Foundation for youth activities and community service.
The USATF-certified course on Yorktown Battlefield included three hills and a fallen tree obstacle.
150 runners completed the 8K race.