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Summer Celebration Wine Festival

Presented by Lee Hall Mansion at Lee Hall Mansion

June 9, 2012

The late spring splendor of Lee Hall Mansion's beautiful grounds, provide the setting for the Annual Summer Celebration Wine Festival. The finest vintages from Virginia's best wineries combine with live music, exquisite food and unique craft vendors to make this one of the Peninsula's most popular events. Participate in our raffle or silent auction for a chance to win some great prizes. Tasting tickets $20 in advance and $25 at the gate. Non-tasting tickets are $10.00.

Russ Morison

Presented 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.

Teen Advisory Committee Meeting + Movie = Fun

Presented by Newport News Public Library System at Newport News Public Library - Main Street Library

May 21, 2012

Teens ages 12-17 can join the meeting of the Teen Advisory Committee and then enjoy a movie and free popcorn, 4-6 p.m., Monday, May 21, at Main Street Library. No registration required. For more information, please call Main Street Library at 757-591-4858.

Movie at Main Street: The Tempest

Presented 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.

It’s Your Move: Chess Masters Club

Presented by Newport News Public Library System at Newport News Public Library - Pearl Bailey Library

May 23, 2012

Youth ages 6-18 can play chess, 5-6 p.m., on Wednesday, May 23, at Pearl Bailey Library. Library volunteer Lonnie Dixon also will teach youth how to play chess. Equipment is provided. No registration required. For more information, call Pearl Bailey Library at 757-247-8677.

Big Brothers Big Sisters Male Mentoring Program with Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity

Presented 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...

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.

Mad Hatter Tea Party

Presented 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.

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.

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...

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...

Anime and Manga Club

Presented by Newport News Public Library System at Newport News Public Library - Pearl Bailey Library

May 18, 2012

Teens ages 12-17 can enjoy Anime screenings and Manga discussions, 4-5:30 p.m., Friday, May 18, at Pearl Bailey Library. No registration is required. Call Pearl Bailey Library at 757-247-8677 for more information.

Local Authors’ Day at Main Street Library

Presented 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.

Writing a Business Plan

Presented 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.

Summer Reading Programs For Adults

Presented by Newport News Public Library System at Newport News Public Library - Main Street Library

June 18-July 31, 2012

Adults, go “Between the Covers” during the Newport News Public Library System’s Summer Reading Program for adults. For each library book read Monday, June 18, through Tuesday, July 31, adults ages 18 and older can enter drawings at Newport News Libraries. The more books read, the more chances to win. Complete the forms and drop them in the Summer Reading Program box at any Newport News Library to enter the drawings. In addition, adults can connect with local published and...

Summer Reading Programs For Children and Teens

Presented by Newport News Public Library System at Newport News Public Library - Main Street Library

June 18-July 31, 2012

Children and teens can “Dream Big” and “Own the Night” this summer during the Newport News Public Library System’s Summer Reading Program. Children of all ages can read books, win prizes and participate in special programs, Monday, June 18, through Tuesday, July 31 -- all for free. Sign up beginning June 18 to receive a book log to keep track of reading and earn prizes throughout the program. Children and teens will win prizes based on the number of books they...

FENCES by August Wilson, directed by Robert Cox

Presented 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...

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.

Newport News Public Schools Senior Miniature Artworks 2009

Presented 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...

After School Clay Camp

Presented 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...

Beginning Drawing

Presented 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...

Beginning Acrylic Painting

Presented 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.

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...

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

One- Day Oriental Watercolor Workshop

Presented 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.

More Crochet and Relax

Presented 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.

Donna Zagotta Workshop: Adding the You Factor To Paintings

Presented 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...

Clay Fundamentals: Handbuilding

Presented by Peninsula Fine Arts Center at Peninsula Fine Arts Center

May 1-May 22, 2012

Learn the basics of handbuilding with clay in this small enrollment, focused workshop. Limit: 8 students.

Instructor: Diane Kroniess.

Next Step: Handbuilding (Tuesday)

Presented by Peninsula Fine Arts Center at Peninsula Fine Arts Center

May 8-May 29, 2012

Instructor: Diane Kroniess
Limit: 8 students.

Next Step: Handbuilding (Wednesday)

Presented by Peninsula Fine Arts Center at Peninsula Fine Arts Center

May 9-May 30, 2012

Limit: 8 students.

Instructor: Diane Kroniess.

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.

Surface Design and its Relation to Form

Presented 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.

Morning ARTventures for Ages 5-8- Under the Sea

Presented by Peninsula Fine Arts Center at Peninsula Fine Arts Center

June 19-June 22, 2012

It’s maritime time as students take a dive and create their own underwater creatures and scenes in various mediums. Limit: 12 students.
Instructor: Amanda Wallace.

Morning ARTventures for Ages 5-8: Clay Camp 1

Presented by Peninsula Fine Arts Center at Peninsula Fine Arts Center

June 26-June 29, 2012

Each week of morning Clay Camp will offer different hand building projects, so students may repeat the class! Limit: 8 students. Diane Kroniess.

Introduction to the Arts of Asia

Presented 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

Morning ARTventures for Ages 5-8: Clay Camp 2

Presented by Peninsula Fine Arts Center at Peninsula Fine Arts Center

July 10-July 13, 2012

Each week of morning Clay Camp will offer different hand building projects, so students may repeat the class! Limit: 8 students.
Instructor: Diane Kroniess

Morning ARTventures for Ages 5-8: Nature’s Sketchbook

Presented by Peninsula Fine Arts Center at Peninsula Fine Arts Center

July 31-August 3, 2012

Enjoy the beauty of nature as students use various mediums to create flowers, birds and more. Limit: 12 students. Juli Schuszler.

Afternoon ARTventures for Ages 9-12: Clay Camp 3

Presented 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.

Afternoon ARTventures for Ages 9-12: Clay Camp 1

Presented 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.

Morning ARTventures for Ages 5-8: Clay Camp 4

Presented by Peninsula Fine Arts Center at Peninsula Fine Arts Center

August 7-August 10, 2012

Each week of morning Clay Camp will offer different hand building projects, so students may repeat the class! Limit: 8 students. Diane Kroniess.

Morning ARTventures for Ages 5-8: 4-x-4

Presented by Peninsula Fine Arts Center at Peninsula Fine Arts Center

August 28-August 31, 2012

Students will explore a different medium each day. Painting and collage are two. The other two – a surprise! Limit: 12 students.
Instructor: Amanda Wallace.

Afternoon ARTventures for Ages 9-12: Clay Camp 4

Presented 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.

Afternoon ARTventures for Ages 9-12: Introduction to the Arts of Asia

Presented 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. Instructor: Lee Gerry Wertheimer.

Afternoon ARTventures for Ages 9-12: 4-x-4

Presented 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.

Tiedwater Concert Band

Presented by Reformation Lutheran Church at Reformation Lutheran Church

May 19, 2012

The Tidewater Concert Band has provided musical entertainment for Hampton Roads VA since 1971. The band is made up of volunteers of all ages. The band was organized in Portsmouth, VA in February of 1971 by the late David Mitchell, a longtime band director at Churchland High School. David called on former band students, local band directors and other interested local musicians in the area to form a fully-instrumented top-notch community band. The band did a centerpiece performance at...

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...

Abandon Ship

Presented 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...

Civil War's 150th: The Battle of Drewry's Bluff

Presented 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...

Teachers' In-Service Workshop

Presented 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...

Kayak Camp: Ages 9-12

Presented 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.