| Event Name | Organization | Dates | City | | Writers' Coffee BreakPresented by The Muse Writers Center July 22, 2011-July 25, 2014 Join us every Friday from 10:30 a.m.-Noon at Elliot's Fairgrounds Coffee Shop (806 Baldwin Ave. #2 (at Colley), Ghent, Norfolk) for an informal get-together where area writers and Muse teachers, students, and friends enjoy conversation and camaraderie over a (perhaps much needed) coffee break. Hosted by Jennifer James. Come and join us! | The Muse Writers Center | 07/22/11- 07/25/14 | Norfolk |
Concert In the Courtyard - Free Music SeriesPresented by City of Portsmouth March 2, 2012-March 2, 2013 Enjoy music in the Art Annex from The Herbie D Band with Amy Ferebee. | City of Portsmouth | 03/02/12- 03/02/13 | Portsmouth |
A Science of Mind® Community 4 T Prosperity ProgramPresented by Hampton Roads Center for Spiritual Living April 9-July 23, 2012 Prerequiste: None
Dates: Mondays, April 9-July 23 (no class 5/7 & 28;6/4 & 7/2) 6:30-8:30pm
Location: shared space Christ Unity Oceanside, 5606A Virginia Beach Blvd, VaB
Facilitators: Rev. Elizabeth and Rev. Ruth
Fee: for matierials $58 before April 1, $68 after April 1
Questions: email ruth@ruthlittlejohn.com or 410 715-6751
Register at: http://www.hamptonroads.csl.org/index.php/hrclasses | Hampton Roads Center for Spiritual Living | 04/09/12- 07/23/12 | Virginia Beach |
Beginning Belly Dance with Rachel Presented by Hipnotic World Fitness Center March 19-November 26, 2012 Want to sweat, shimmy and have some fun? Join me for weekly belly dance classes. I am an award winning dancer and choreographer, known for my eclectic style and stage presence. We will cover basic postures, movements, combinations and layering. No previous experience is necessary. This is the perfect way to add some excitement to your fitness routine.
Price: $10 per drop in class, $35 for 4 classes or $60 for 8 classes. I can only accept cash, checks and money orders at the door. You... | Hipnotic World Fitness Center | 03/19/12- 11/26/12 | Chesapeake |
Zumba with RaquelPresented by Hipnotic World Fitness Center April 3-September 6, 2012 Ditch the workout, join the party! Dance, sweat and feel great while you Zumba with Raquel! Open to all levels!
| Hipnotic World Fitness Center | 04/03/12- 09/06/12 | Chesapeake |
Science of Mind® Community Course: Prosperity PlusPresented by Hampton Roads Center for Spiritual Living May 14-July 30, 2012 May 14-7/30(no class 6/4 &7/2) Mary Morrissey, Life Solutions presents Prosperity Plus, A 10 week course that will change your life! Facilitators: Rev. Ruth Littlejohn and Rev. Elizabeth Haugen, location: Christ Unity Oceanside Center, 5606A Virginia Beach Blvd, VaB; 6:30-8pm; register on line www.hamptonroads.csl.org or call 410 715-6751; preregistration required, material cost $54.00. | Hampton Roads Center for Spiritual Living | 05/14/12- 07/30/12 | Virginia Beach |
Bayside Yoga - Spring SchedulePresented by Bayside Yoga April 28-June 23, 2012 BAYSIDE YOGA STUDIO SPRING SCHEDULE (April 15-June 23)
Earth, Restorative, Meditation and Air classes are beginner friendly.
Water Classes are for intermediate students.
Sunday
8-9:15am Earth
9:30-10am Meditation
7:15-8:15pm Restoratives
Monday
5:45-7pm Water
7:15-8:15pm Earth
Tuesday
7-8am Water
9:30-10:30am Air
5:45-7pm Earth
7:15-8:15pm Yoga Dance*
Wednesday | Bayside Yoga | 04/28/12- 06/23/12 | Virginia Beach |
Science of Mind Certificated Class: Mind-Body ConnectionPresented by Hampton Roads Center for Spiritual Living May 31-July 26, 2012 May 31-July 26 (no class 7/5) Science of Mind certificated class: Mind-Body connection, a 8 week course to attain a greater understanding of the Mind-body connection and the important role that consciousness plays in the healing process. Will incorporate local practitioners demonstrating dosing, hypnosis etc., Facilitator: Rev. Ruth Littlejohn; Prerequisite: Foundations or Beyond Limits; texts: The Science of Mind, Ernest Holmes and Healing Words, Larry Dossey.
Fee: $190.00;... | Hampton Roads Center for Spiritual Living | 05/31/12- 07/26/12 | Virginia Beach |
Beginners Science of Mind Class: Beyond LimitsPresented by Hampton Roads Center for Spiritual Living June 5-August 14, 2012 June 5-August 14 (no class 7/3) Beginners Science of Mind class, Beyond Limits, Dynamic new course that takes the foundational principles and offers them in a new format for beginning students and those unfamiliar with Science of Mind. Topics include Oneness, spiritual mind treatment, the reciprocal universe, the creative process, hidden beliefs, and other essential principles.
10 weeks; Facilitator: Rev. Ruth; no prerequisites; texts required: How to Change Your Life, Ernest Holmes,... | Hampton Roads Center for Spiritual Living | 06/05/12- 08/14/12 | Virginia Beach |
Fire Walk Into Your Future to Boldly Go Where You've Never Been Before!Presented by Unity Renaissance May 25-May 26, 2012 Fire Walking Instructor and Anthony Robbins Results Coach, Michael Savage, and Alex Then, a local leader in Mind-Body Transformation, will teach participants how to enter a state-of-mind that allows them to walk across burning coals, transforming fear into power. Participants will learn how to apply this powerful state of consciousness in everyday life!
Oprah recently walked on fire with Tony Robbins, and said “this is one of the most incredible experiences of my life!”... | Unity Renaissance | 05/25/12- 05/26/12 | Chesapeake |
SMGA Rain Barrel WorkshopPresented by Suffolk Master Gardeners Association June 9, 2012 Come to the workshop and make your own rain barrel. All supplies will be provided. Be prepared to take your 55 gallon barrel home with you! Registration deadline is June 5th!
Call to Register: 757-514-7284 | Suffolk Master Gardeners Association | 06/09/12 | Suffolk |
A Science of Mind® Community Workshop: Local practitioners demonstrating mind-body connections Presented by Hampton Roads Center for Spiritual Living June 7-July 19, 2012 June 7-July 19(no class 7/5) Local practitioners demonstrating mind-body connections using practices such as dosing and Hypnosis; 8:45-9:45pm; . Fee: $10.00 each session; register on website: www.hamptonroads.csl.org; questions call 410 715-6751. Location: Christ Unity Oceanside Center, 5606A Virginia Beach Blvd., VaB; all welcomed. | Hampton Roads Center for Spiritual Living | 06/07/12- 07/19/12 | Virginia Beach |
Beginning DrawingPresented by Peninsula Fine Arts Center at Peninsula Fine Arts Center April 4-May 30, 2012 This revised version of Mary’s popular drawing class will focus on portrait drawing for the spring. This will include proportions of the face, anatomy, and techniques to create a realistic likeness. Portrait composition will also be discussed. The class is designed for students from beginning to more experienced. Beginning students will learn basic drawing fundamentals while developing their portraits. Experienced students will work on advanced techniques and portrait composition using... | Peninsula Fine Arts Center | 04/04/12- 05/30/12 | Newport News |
Beginning Acrylic PaintingPresented by Peninsula Fine Arts Center at Peninsula Fine Arts Center April 4-May 23, 2012 Join artist and Pfac educator Janet Rash in the painting class you have been asking for. You will create three finished acrylic paintings in eight weeks, while you learn the basics of color theory, composition and technique. All you need bring is passion and a willingness to learn and have fun. All materials supplied; tuition includes materials fee. Limit: 14 students. | Peninsula Fine Arts Center | 04/04/12- 05/23/12 | Newport News |
Who We Are, Past and Present Presented by Peninsula Fine Arts Center at Peninsula Fine Arts Center April 7-July 8, 2012 In recognition of Pfac’s 50th anniversary, this exhibition celebrates the regional artists who have been a part of Pfac’s history by their participation in the exhibitions program through a solo/one-person exhibition or who have a significant history of teaching in the Studio Art School.
Searching through our archives and historic records, members of the Anniversary Committee have developed a list of people that is both remarkable and inspiring. The list goes back... | Peninsula Fine Arts Center | 04/07/12- 07/08/12 | Newport News |
Clay Camp- Afterschool Clay (Ages 5-8)Presented by Peninsula Fine Arts Center at Peninsula Fine Arts Center May 9-May 30, 2012 Do you like to get messy while creating cool stuff? Here’s your chance! Explore hand forming and the potter’s wheel. A great way to get your young artist started with basic ceramics skills. Dress for mess! Limit: 10 students
Instructors: Diane Kroniess & Beth Turbeville | Peninsula Fine Arts Center | 05/09/12- 05/30/12 | Newport News |
More Crochet and RelaxPresented by Peninsula Fine Arts Center at Peninsula Fine Arts Center May 3-May 24, 2012 Instructor: Lee Gerry Wertheimer.
Beginners and advanced students will learn new crochet techniques to create your choice of a scarf, hat, handbag, afghan or baby jacket. By the end of the classes, you'll be able to read a pattern and bring home a finished heirloom. Students must bring a 'G' crochet hook to the first class. Limit 12 students. | Peninsula Fine Arts Center | 05/03/12- 05/24/12 | Newport News |
Donna Zagotta Workshop: Adding the You Factor To PaintingsPresented by Peninsula Fine Arts Center at Peninsula Fine Arts Center July 23-July 27, 2012 The theme of this workshop is: Make your paintings more personal and creative by plugging your subjects into design. Donna will demonstrate and discuss methods and ideas that will help you turn ordinary subjects into creative and imaginative paintings. Students will focus on composition, color and a personal and creative use of the elements and principles of design.
All levels are welcome and this workshop is open to all watermedia. Donna will be using watercolor and white... | Peninsula Fine Arts Center | 07/23/12- 07/27/12 | Newport News |
| Next Step: Handbuilding (Tuesday) | Peninsula Fine Arts Center | 05/08/12- 05/29/12 | Newport News |
| Next Step: Handbuilding (Wednesday) | Peninsula Fine Arts Center | 05/09/12- 05/30/12 | Newport News |
Surface Design and its Relation to FormPresented by Peninsula Fine Arts Center at Peninsula Fine Arts Center May 4-June 1, 2012 Fresh ideas for surface design and decoration can expand creative expression. Brushwork, sgraffito, slip trailing, stamp making, layering and resist techniques will be demonstrated. Pottery forms provided. All levels of experience welcome. Limit: 8 students.
Instructor: Lynne Oglesby. | Peninsula Fine Arts Center | 05/04/12- 06/01/12 | Newport News |
| Morning ARTventures for Ages 5-8- Under the Sea | Peninsula Fine Arts Center | 06/19/12- 06/22/12 | Newport News |
| Morning ARTventures for Ages 5-8: Clay Camp 1 | Peninsula Fine Arts Center | 06/26/12- 06/29/12 | Newport News |
Introduction to the Arts of AsiaPresented by Peninsula Fine Arts Center at Peninsula Fine Arts Center July 17-July 20, 2012 This multi-cultural, multi-media class will take students to new lands to discover and create their unusual arts. Limit: 8 students. Limit: 12 students.
Instructor: Lee Gerry Wertheimer | Peninsula Fine Arts Center | 07/17/12- 07/20/12 | Newport News |
| Morning ARTventures for Ages 5-8: Clay Camp 2 | Peninsula Fine Arts Center | 07/10/12- 07/13/12 | Newport News |
| Morning ARTventures for Ages 5-8: Nature’s Sketchbook | Peninsula Fine Arts Center | 07/31/12- 08/03/12 | Newport News |
Afternoon ARTventures for Ages 9-12: Clay Camp 3Presented by Peninsula Fine Arts Center at Peninsula Fine Arts Center July 24-July 27, 2012 Each week of afternoon Clay Camp will offer different projects, so students may repeat the class! All students will throw on the potter’s wheel and hand build. Limit: 12 students. Instructors: Diane Kroniess & Lynne Oglesby. | Peninsula Fine Arts Center | 07/24/12- 07/27/12 | Newport News |
Afternoon ARTventures for Ages 9-12: Clay Camp 1Presented by Peninsula Fine Arts Center at Peninsula Fine Arts Center June 26-June 29, 2012 Each week of afternoon Clay Camp will offer different projects, so students may repeat the class! All students will throw on the potter’s wheel and hand build. Limit: 12 students. Instructors: Diane Kroniess & Lynne Oglesby. | Peninsula Fine Arts Center | 06/26/12- 06/29/12 | Newport News |
| Morning ARTventures for Ages 5-8: Clay Camp 4 | Peninsula Fine Arts Center | 08/07/12- 08/10/12 | Newport News |
| Morning ARTventures for Ages 5-8: 4-x-4 | Peninsula Fine Arts Center | 08/28/12- 08/31/12 | Newport News |
Afternoon ARTventures for Ages 9-12: Clay Camp 4Presented by Peninsula Fine Arts Center at Peninsula Fine Arts Center August 7-August 10, 2012 Each week of afternoon Clay Camp will offer different projects, so students may repeat the class! All students will throw on the potter’s wheel and hand build. Limit: 12 students. Instructors: Diane Kroniess & Lynne Oglesby. | Peninsula Fine Arts Center | 08/07/12- 08/10/12 | Newport News |
| Afternoon ARTventures for Ages 9-12: Introduction to the Arts of Asia | Peninsula Fine Arts Center | 07/17/12- 07/20/12 | Newport News |
Afternoon ARTventures for Ages 9-12: 4-x-4Presented by Peninsula Fine Arts Center at Peninsula Fine Arts Center August 28-August 31, 2012 Students will explore a different medium each day. Printmaking and found-object sculpture are two. The other two – a surprise! Limit: 12 students. Instructor: Amanda Wallace. | Peninsula Fine Arts Center | 08/28/12- 08/31/12 | Newport News |
All Tied Up: Bailey Knit & Stitch Group Presented by Newport News Public Library System at Newport News Public Library - Pearl Bailey Library May 22, 2012 Adults are welcome to join the All Tied Up Group, which meets 6:30-8:30 p.m. the second and fourth Tuesday of each month, excluding holidays, at Pearl Bailey Library. Participants can socialize with others while learning a new skill or enhance their current skills. Registration is required and is ongoing online at www.nngov.com/library/custom/onlinereg or by calling Pearl Bailey Library at 757-247-8677. | Newport News Public Library System | 05/22/12 | Newport News |
Teachers' In-Service WorkshopPresented by The Mariners' Museum at The Mariners' Museum June 25-June 29, 2012 Take one day out of your summer to enrich your students’ learning this fall. The Mariners’ Museum’s 2012 Summer Teacher Workshops are designed to provide Virginia’s elementary, middle, and high school instructors with new insights into how to create more engaging and stimulating lesson plans for their students. With the goal of enhancing student learning and comprehension of a variety of SOL-correlated topics, each day-long interactive session will focus on essential... | The Mariners' Museum | 06/25/12- 06/29/12 | Newport News |
Kayak Camp: Ages 9-12Presented by The Mariners' Museum at The Mariners' Museum August 6-August 10, 2012 Students ages 9-12 are invited to enjoy a week of paddling on Lake Maury, the James River, and other local waterways while learning about the Chesapeake Bay. Program provided by The Mariners’ Museum Education Department and Chesapeake Experience.
For more information contact Wisteria Perry at wperry@MarinersMuseum.org or (757) 591-7744 or to register contact Chesapeake Experience at www.ChesapeakeExperience.org. | The Mariners' Museum | 08/06/12- 08/10/12 | Newport News |
Kayak CampPresented by The Mariners' Museum at The Mariners' Museum June 11-June 15, 2012 Students ages 9-12 are invited to enjoy a week of paddling on Lake Maury, the James River, and other local waterways while learning about the Chesapeake Bay. Program provided by The Mariners’ Museum Education Department and Chesapeake Experience.
For more information contact Wisteria Perry at wperry@MarinersMuseum.org or (757) 591-7744 or to register contact Chesapeake Experience at www.ChesapeakeExperience.org. | The Mariners' Museum | 06/11/12- 06/15/12 | Newport News |
Mini-Kayak Camp: Ages 6-8Presented by The Mariners' Museum at The Mariners' Museum July 2-July 6, 2012 Students are invited to enjoy a couple of summer days paddling on Lake Maury and James River while learning about the Chesapeake Bay. Students ages 6-8 will have the opportunity to take part in one or two, two-day mini-camps on July 2&3 and July 5&6, while students ages 12 to 15 have the opportunity to enjoy a week out on the water from July 16-20!
This program is provided by The Mariners’ Museum Education Department and Chesapeake Experience.
For... | The Mariners' Museum | 07/02/12- 07/06/12 | Newport News |
Kayak Camp: Ages 12-15Presented by The Mariners' Museum at The Mariners' Museum July 16-July 20, 2012 Students are invited to enjoy a couple of summer days paddling on Lake Maury and James River while learning about the Chesapeake Bay. Students ages 6-8 will have the opportunity to take part in one or two, two-day mini-camps on July 2&3 and July 5&6, while students ages 12 to 15 have the opportunity to enjoy a week out on the water from July 16-20!
This program is provided by The Mariners’ Museum Education Department and Chesapeake Experience.
For... | The Mariners' Museum | 07/16/12- 07/20/12 | Newport News |
Writing a Business PlanPresented by Newport News Public Library System at Newport News Public Library - Main Street Library June 2, 2012 Dr. Stephanie Bardwell, director of the Small Business Institute at Christopher Newport University, will teach a hands-on workshop on everything that should be included in a Business Plan from formation to financing, 2-5 p.m., Saturday, June 2, at Main Street Library. Registration is required and is ongoing online at www.nngov.com/library/custom/onlinereg or by calling Main Street Library at 757-591-4858. | Newport News Public Library System | 06/02/12 | Newport News |
Teachers' In-Service WorkshopPresented by The Mariners' Museum at The Mariners' Museum August 1-August 3, 2012 Take one day out of your summer to enrich your students’ learning this fall. The Mariners’ Museum’s 2012 Summer Teacher Workshops are designed to provide Virginia’s elementary, middle, and high school instructors with new insights into how to create more engaging and stimulating lesson plans for their students. With the goal of enhancing student learning and comprehension of a variety of SOL-correlated topics, each day-long interactive session will focus on essential... | The Mariners' Museum | 08/01/12- 08/03/12 | Newport News |
Custom Design a WorkshopPresented by Virginia Stage Company at Wells Theatre July 21, 2009 - Ongoing Appropriate for all ages:
Discuss your curriculum goals with Virginia Stage Company’s Director of Education & Outreach and plan a workshop or workshop series to achieve these goals. Workshops and activities are specifically designed to enrich the students’ learning experience by fully engaging them in the theatrical form.
* limit 30 students | Virginia Stage Company | 07/21/09- Ongoing | Norfolk |
Ceramics Open Studio WorkshopPresented by Hermitage Museum and Gardens at Hermitage Museum and Gardens July 17, 2009 - Ongoing Ceramics Open Studio provides adult students the opportunity to work on their own projects or to improve their skills. Time in the studio will be monitored but is not an instructional course. Ceramics Open Studio allows for use of the ceramics studio equipment, glazes and firings. To qualify for open studio, a basic pottery skill level is required. The course fee provides for 30 hours of studio time. Students have choice of light, buff, or dark clay. Registration for Ceramics Open Studio is... | Hermitage Museum and Gardens | 07/17/09- Ongoing | Norfolk |
Class Act - Acting WorkshopPresented by Virginia Stage Company at Wells Theatre July 17, 2009 - Ongoing Appropriate for all ages, this workshop is designed to guide the novice actor through the ins and outs of the art of drama. Whether your class needs help with a school play, your students are learning communication and speaking skills, or whether you are simply looking to boost confidence, Class Act will provide a fun and safe environment for your students to expand their own individual creativity. Our Emerging Artists Ensemble will educate and energize your class as they are taught theatre... | Virginia Stage Company | 07/17/09- Ongoing | Norfolk |
Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) Chapter MeetingPresented by Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) VA 0756 at Norview Community Center August 9, 2010 - Ongoing TOPS Club, Inc. is the original, nonprofit, weight-loss support and wellness education organization. We were established in 1948 to champion weight-loss support and success. TOPS promotes successful, affordable weight management with a philosophy that combines: healthy eating regular exercise wellness information awards and recognition support from others at weekly chapter meetings. The Virginia chapter's number is 0756. | Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) VA 0756 | 08/09/10- Ongoing | Norfolk |
The Muse Jam - 2nd FridayPresented by The Muse Writers Center at The Muse Writers Center November 25, 2011-December 26, 2014 The Muse Jam, 6-11 p.m., the 2nd Friday of each month. Hosted by Matt Hutchinson. Open to all.
Attention all musicians, singers, songwriters, writers, comedians, and improvisers: Join us for an evening where everyone gets to express themselves. We'll alternate between individual-led and collaborative performance, practice at the microphone, and pure unplugged jams. Who's welcome? Anyone from beginners to professionals, whether you like to play an instrument or just listen, sing or be... | The Muse Writers Center | 11/25/11- 12/26/14 | Norfolk |
OpSail 2012 VirginiaPresented by Norfolk Festevents Ltd. at Town Point Park June 1-June 12, 2012 On the horizon lies a historic American milestone, an extraordinary occasion for the United States of America and the Commonwealth of Virginia...the Bicentennial of the War of 1812, the writing of the Star Spangled Banner, planned together with the spectacle of OpSail 2012. OpSail 2012 Virginia® is a collaboration between Operation Sail Inc. (OpSail) national, the United States Navy, Norfolk Festevents, and hundreds of national, state and local organizations.
From... | Norfolk Festevents Ltd. | 06/01/12- 06/12/12 | Norfolk |
36th Annual AT&T Norfolk HarborfestPresented by Norfolk Festevents Ltd. at Town Point Park June 8-June 11, 2012 For four memorable days, the Downtown Norfolk Waterfront transforms into an exciting playground for people of all ages. The historic waterfront festival offers a weekend packed with exciting activities on land and sea! Harborfest® includes tall ships and the Parade of Sail, the largest fireworks show on the East Coast, local, regional and national entertainment, family activities, unique and unusual performances, water activities and much more.
Event is free & open to the public | Norfolk Festevents Ltd. | 06/08/12- 06/11/12 | Norfolk |
24th Annual AT&T Virginia Children's FestivalPresented by Norfolk Festevents Ltd. at Town Point Park October 6, 2012 Hampton Roads' most beloved family festival is filled with more than 100 creative and interactive activities, storytelling, hands-on workshops and educational displays, cultural experiences, arts and crafts, costumed characters and more! Parents and children alike can frolic through the many imagination stations, shows and displays that will be on site. Then visit the multiple exhibitions and activities that are sure to get the creative juices flowing. The entire family is sure to have a... | Norfolk Festevents Ltd. | 10/06/12 | Norfolk |
Muse Improv Comedy Night #1Presented by The Muse Writers Center at The Venue on 35th May 25, 2012 Join The Muse Writers Center and The Pushers for a night of laughter featuring short- and long-form improv comedy from more than 30 up-and-coming performers and comedians who recently completed The Muse’s winter/spring improv comedy workshops, taught by Brad McMurran and Sean Devereux, the founders of The Pushers. Open to the public; the cover charge is only $5.
Visit our website: www.the-muse.org or call us at 757-818-9880 for more information.
Night #1 | The Muse Writers Center | 05/25/12 | Norfolk |