The Harlem Globetrotters and roller derby , as well as other sports and entertainment acts , have also utilized Kaplan Arena as a venue over the years . " People in the Williamsburg area have seen auto shows , dog shows , Prince Charles , Glenn Close , a Billy Graham crusade , Bette Midler , Billy Joel , the 1976 televised presidential debates between candidates Jimmy Carter and Gerald Ford , the '' Shakespeare Players '' , a three-ring circus , and even a '' Howdy Doody '' show . " It also hosted the 9th G7 summit in 1983 for some of the world 's political leaders , including Ronald Reagan , Margaret Thatcher , and François Mitterrand . The Dalai Lama visited William & Mary on October 11 , 2012 , and spoke to a crowd of over 8,000 people at Kaplan Arena
9th G7 summit
9th G7 summit
Kaplan Arena