Historic Triangle Arts: Roots at W&M, New Town Tunes, Midtown Music

Regionally acclaimed vocalist and actress Desirée Roots will perform Sunday at 7:30 p.m. in the William & Mary Music Center’s Concert Hall as part of the Arts Quarter Series, a free public event.
The popular New Town Tunes series returns every Wednesday from May 7 through June 11, featuring various bands like The Fuzz Band, Slapnation, and Nashville Nights Band performing 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. in Sullivan Square behind Legacy Hall; the free public series includes food trucks and breweries.
The Music in Midtown outdoor concert series begins May 8 and continues every second Thursday through Aug. 14, featuring groups such as Revelation, Good Shot Judy, and Barry Manilow’s Wardrobe performing 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Midtown Row; this free series allows attendees to bring chairs and picnics or order from local eateries.
William & Mary Presents! will feature the Mark Morris Dance Group performing “Pepperland” on May 6 at 7:30 p.m. in the Glenn Close Theatre, celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Beatles’ “Sgt. Pepper” album with an original score by Ethan Iverson.
An Arts Festival showing featuring bassist Edgar Meyer, fiddler/violinist Tessa Lark, and cellist/composer Joshua Roman will take place May 7 at 7:30 p.m. in the William & Mary Arts Center Concert Hall; tickets are available online or at the box office.
The Williamsburg Women’s Chorus will present “Our Voice: Music of Our Time” on May 13 at 7:30 p.m. in the Williamsburg Presbyterian Church, featuring works by composers like Bob Chilcott, Daniel Brinsmead, and Libby Larsen; suggested donations are $15 for adults and $10 for students.

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