| Event Name | Organization | Dates | City | | Hands On For Kids Gallery: Paint Days!Presented by Peninsula Fine Arts Center at Peninsula Fine Arts Center May 12, 2009 - Ongoing The Hands On For Kids Gallery is a great place to bring your favorite young artists. Our goal is to provide an opportunity for learning about the arts in a fun-filled casual and cozy setting. Designed for families with young children, the Gallery is open daily for self-directed activities. Children can create to their hearts content, and parents don't have to worry about the mess. Paints, brushes, paper and smocks provided. | Peninsula Fine Arts Center | 05/12/09-
Ongoing | Newport News |
Newport News Public Schools Senior Miniature Artworks 2009Presented by Peninsula Fine Arts Center at Peninsula Fine Arts Center May 16, 2009 - Ongoing All twelfth grade visual arts students currently enrolled in Newport News Public Schools are invited to submit works of art for this exhibition. Students may submit up to two original two or three dimensional works in any media as long as artwork does not exceed four inches in any direction. Peninsula Fine Arts Center Program Director & Curator Michael Preble will select the winners and present awards at a reception Wednesday, May 20th, 5pm to 6pm. The idea for this exhibition came... | Peninsula Fine Arts Center | 05/16/09-
Ongoing | Newport News |
Russ MorisonPresented by Mariners' Museum at The Mariners' Museum May 30, 2009 - Ongoing The USS Monitor was engaged in battles continuously from May 6 until September 1, 1862 in both the campaign to retake Hampton Roads and General McClellan's Peninsula Campaign. Life was hard for the 58 crew members, but through their courage and resourcefulness, they learned how to employ the Monitor's unique capabilities. The lessons learned influenced 34 Monitor class war ships during the Civil War and beyond. | Mariners' Museum | 05/30/09-
Ongoing | Newport News |
After School Clay CampPresented by Peninsula Fine Arts Center at Peninsula Fine Arts Center March 31, 2010 - Ongoing For four weeks children explore the properties of clay through hand forming techniques and the potter's wheel. Clay Camp allows each child to experience these methods to develop the hand-eye coordination and motor skills necessary to create artwork and utilitarian objects. "Clay camp is 'full-contact' art," says instructor Beth Turbeville, "It offers a multi-level learning experience. Working with clay challenges students to use their imagination while incorporating aspects... | Peninsula Fine Arts Center | 03/31/10-
Ongoing | Newport News |
| Teen Advisory Committee Meeting + Movie = Fun | Newport News Public Library System | 05/21/12 | Newport News |
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 |
FENCES by August Wilson, directed by Robert CoxPresented by Peninsula Community Theatre at Peninsula Community Theatre May 4-May 20, 2012 Fences by August Wilson - Winner of the New York Drama Critic's and Tony® Awards as well as the Pulitzer Prize, this sensational drama starred James Earl Jones as Troy Maxson, a former star of the Negro baseball leagues who now works as a garbage man in 1957 Pittsburgh. Excluded as a Negro from the major leagues during his prime, Troy's bitterness takes it's toll on his relationships with both his wife and son who now wants his own chance to play. Revived in 2010 starring Denzel... | Peninsula Community Theatre | 05/04/12-
05/20/12 | Newport News |
Abandon ShipPresented by The Mariners' Museum at The Mariners' Museum May 26, 2012-March 31, 2013 In the past five years, there have been more than 140 shipwrecks, with more than 1,000 people losing their lives. Many of those who survived the wrecks faced the even greater challenge of survival at sea.
This exhibition tells the stories of those who have been cast adrift. Through dramatic videos, personal stories, and interactive displays, visitors will experience the chaos of a shipwreck, the desperation, courage of surviving, and joy of rescue.
The... | The Mariners' Museum | 05/26/12-
03/31/13 | Newport News |
Civil War's 150th: The Battle of Drewry's BluffPresented by The Mariners' Museum at The Mariners' Museum May 19, 2012 This will continue the exciting lecture series occurring periodically throughout the year of 2012. These lectures will highlight the most important dates surrounding the USS Monitor and the CSS Virginia. Mariners’ Museum staff and volunteers will provide an informative, illustrated lecture on Ironclad Steam Warships.
The USS Monitor never met the CSS Virginia in battle again after the March 9, 1862 engagement. The Confederate ironclad was destroyed by her own crew to... | The Mariners' Museum | 05/19/12 | Newport News |
One- Day Oriental Watercolor WorkshopPresented by Peninsula Fine Arts Center at Peninsula Fine Arts Center May 19, 2012 Here’s your chance to try something new and exotic! Create East Asian paintings of tigers, bamboo and orchids along with Chinese calligraphy. You’ll learn to use bamboo brushes with imported rice paper. All materials supplied. Bring a bag lunch. Limit: 12 students.
Instructor: Lee Gerry Wertheimer. | Peninsula Fine Arts Center | 05/19/12 | 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 |
| Clay Fundamentals: Handbuilding | Peninsula Fine Arts Center | 05/01/12-
05/22/12 | 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 |
Experienced Clay Student Orientation and Evaluation (2)Presented by Peninsula Fine Arts Center at Peninsula Fine Arts Center May 19, 2012 Do you have clay experience that might exempt you from our Fundamentals and Next Step classes? This session introduces you to Pfac’s clay studio, its materials, and its procedures. Each enrollee should bring a good example of their thrown and/or handbuilt clay work. A great way for us all to “check it out!”
No fee to interested potential students; pre-registration required. | Peninsula Fine Arts Center | 05/19/12 | 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 |
Movie at Main Street: The TempestPresented by Newport News Public Library System at Newport News Public Library - Main Street Library May 24, 2012 Adults can enjoy a free showing of the movie, “The Tempest,” 6-8 p.m., Thursday, May 24, at Main Street Library. The movie, starring Helen Mirren, Felicity Jones and Djimon Hounsou, is rated PG-13. No registration is required. For more information, please call Main Street Library at 757-591-4858. | Newport News Public Library System | 05/24/12 | Newport News |
| It’s Your Move: Chess Masters Club | Newport News Public Library System | 05/23/12 | Newport News |
Big Brothers Big Sisters Male Mentoring Program with Alpha Phi Alpha FraternityPresented by Newport News Public Library System at Newport News Public Library - Pearl Bailey Library May 24, 2012 Big Brothers Big Sisters and Zeta Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc., in conjunction with Pearl Bailey Library, will host a Male Mentoring Program for boys and young men ages 9-18 the fourth Thursday of each month, excluding holidays, at 4:30 p.m. The next sessions are Thursday, May 24. The program empowers youth to aspire toward higher education through self-creation, avoidance of risk- taking behaviors, and participation in positive, esteem-building activities. Registration... | Newport News Public Library System | 05/24/12 | Newport News |
The Knit Wits: Junior Knitting and Crafting Group Presented by Newport News Public Library System at Newport News Public Library - Grissom Library May 26, 2012 Youth ages 10-17 are invited to learn to knit and participate in other craft projects, 2-4 p.m. on the fourth Saturday of each month, excluding holidays, at Grissom Library. The next meeting is 2-4 p.m., Saturday, May 26. Registration is required online at www.nngov.com/library/custom/onlinereg or by calling Grissom Library at 757-369-3190. | Newport News Public Library System | 05/26/12 | Newport News |
Mad Hatter Tea PartyPresented by Newport News Public Library System at Newport News Public Library - Grissom Library May 26, 2012 Teens ages 12-18 are invited to celebrate their un-birthday at a Mad Hatter Tea Party, 2-3:30 p.m., Saturday, May 26, at Grissom Library. The party includes cupcake decorating, board games, etiquette trivia and tea party snacks. Prizes will be awarded for “Best Wonderland Cupcake” and “Maddest Hat.” Registration is required and begins May 12 online at www.nngov.com/library/custom/onlinereg or by calling Grissom Library at 757-369-3190. | Newport News Public Library System | 05/26/12 | 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 |
Ready Reader's Station: All Aboard! Presented by Newport News Public Library System at Newport News Public Library - Main Street Library May 19, 2012 Join Main Street Library for the launch of our Ready Readers Station – an interactive learning center for beginning readers and their caregivers, 10-11 a.m., Saturday, May 19, at Main Street Library. The Station features fun and colorful kits designed to teach letter recognition and sounds using books, toys, and worksheets. A reading specialist from Newport News Schools will discuss the importance of reading and the development of early literacy skills. Participants will have a chance... | Newport News Public Library System | 05/19/12 | Newport News |
Teen Advisory Committee at Grissom Library Presented by Newport News Public Library System at Newport News Public Library - Grissom Library May 24, 2012 Teens ages 12-18 who want to be more involved in the Library and the services it provides to teens, who want to provide input about the Library’s teen programs and who need Community Service hours are encouraged to join the new Teen Advisory Committee at Grissom Library. The committee will meet 7-8 p.m. on the fourth Thursday of each month, excluding holidays, at Grissom Library. The next meeting is Thursday, May 24. Registration is required and is ongoing online at... | Newport News Public Library System | 05/24/12 | Newport News |
| Anime and Manga Club | Newport News Public Library System | 05/18/12 | Newport News |
5th Annual St. Jude Peninsula Spring Fling Presented by St. Jude Children's Research Hospital at Virginia Living Museum May 19, 2012 The 5th Annual St. Jude Spring Fling has become one of the Pensinual's "mark your calendar" events for adults and children alike. The event benefits St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and include St. George's Microbrews and wine bars, an exstenive silent auction with $30,000 in items and delicious food from the Peninsula's favorite restuarants including BS BBQ, Anna's Italian Restaurant, Bonefish Grill and a delicious scallop bar. Headline entertainment provided by Grant Austin... | St. Jude Children's Research Hospital | 05/19/12 | Newport News |
Dinosaurs!Presented by Virginia Living Museum at Virginia Living Museum May 26-September 3, 2012 Stomping, roaring, robotic dinosaurs come alive at the Virginia Living Museum with an all-new exciting exhibit from Kokoro, the inventor of robotic dinosaurs. Tremble at a growling T-Rex. Watch a Corythosaurus mother tend her brood. There’s even a nestful of eggs ready to hatch. See old favorites: Triceratops and Stegosaurus, and two marine reptiles: Mosasaurus and the long-necked Elasmosaurus. Soaring above is the bird-like Pteranodon. Kokoro’s dinosaur exhibits entertain and... | Virginia Living Museum | 05/26/12-
09/03/12 | 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 |
The Really BIG Dinosaur Puppet ShowPresented by Virginia Living Museum at Virginia Living Museum May 26-June 24, 2012 Imagine if the fossils of ancient dinosaurs could come back to life, what stories they might tell! No need to imagine, as Rainbow Puppet Productions will show you at the Virginia Living Museum. Through original songs and more than 20 puppets, the time of the dinosaurs reappears on stage. There's an 8-foot-tall Tyrannosaurus Rex, a mama and baby dinosaurs, and another dino that's more than 16 feet long. Includes audience participation. Saturdays and Sundays at noon, 1 and 2 p.m. Included in... | Virginia Living Museum | 05/26/12-
06/24/12 | Newport News |
Local Authors’ Day at Main Street LibraryPresented by Newport News Public Library System at Newport News Public Library - Main Street Library June 30, 2012 Library patrons may meet local published and self-published authors, 2-5 p.m., Saturday, June 30, at Main Street Library. Authors will be available to speak with patrons, sell copies of their work and sign books. No registration required. For more information, please contact Main Street Library at 757-591-4858. | Newport News Public Library System | 06/30/12 | 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 |
The Bronze Door Society Wine ClassicPresented by The Mariners' Museum at The Mariners' Museum June 16, 2012 Please join The Bronze Door Society at The Mariners’ Museum in tasting over thirty wines from all over the world! This event is $35 per person and open to the public.
The Mariners’ Museum is conveniently located minutes from Williamsburg and a short drive from Virginia Beach. | The Mariners' Museum | 06/16/12 | Newport News |
Lecture Series: Bill Hellswarth's "Sealab"Presented by The Mariners' Museum at The Mariners' Museum June 13, 2012 Join The Mariners’ Museum in welcoming award-winning journalist Ben Hellwarth on Wednesday, June 13, as he speak on Sealab’s exciting story and his new book, Sealab: America’s Forgotten Quest to Live and Work on the Ocean Floor, called a “must read” by maritime adventurer Dr. Robert Ballard.
October 1957, the Soviet Union shatters the perception of the United States as the technological superpower with the launch of Sputnik 1. The small satellite... | The Mariners' Museum | 06/13/12 | Newport News |
Civil war's 150th- Tour: Land, Sea, and Air- The Civil War in Hampton RoadsPresented by The Mariners' Museum at The Mariners' Museum June 2, 2012 Starting at Lee Hall Mansion in Newport News, VA.
The Mariners’ Museum, in partnership with Endview Plantation, Lee Hall Mansion and the Isle of Wight County Museums, is offering an exclusive van tour of key sites associated with the Civil War in Hampton Roads. Participants will view land fortifications at Fort Boykin and Fort Huger, receive an exclusive behind the scenes tour of the USS Monitor Center and thrill to the exploits of 19th century aeronauts at Endview and Lee... | The Mariners' Museum | 06/02/12 | Newport News |
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