| Event Name | Organization | Dates | City | | Bay Youth Symphony Orchestra Side By Side Concert with the Virginia Symphony OrchestraPresented by Bay Youth Orchestra at Chrysler Hall February 8, 2012 This concert features the Bay Youth Symphony Orchestra performing side by side with the Virginia Symphony. Benjamin Rous, VSO Assoc. Conductor and Helen Martell, BYOV Music Director lead over 120 musicians in popular classical favorites and contemporary movie overtures, including Tchaikovsky’s Romeo and Juliet Overture, Schubert’s Symphony No. 8, “The Unfinished” and music from “Lord of the Rings, Titanic and Raiders of the Lost Ark.
Pre Concert: The Bay... | Bay Youth Orchestra | 02/08/12 | Norfolk |
The Gala of HopePresented by The AIDS Fund, Inc at Ohef Sholom Temple February 11, 2012 The Gala of Hope is a dinner/dance with auction to benefit the AIDS Fund, Inc. The AIDS Fund, D.B.A TACT is a private non-profit organization whose purpose is to support and maintain the best quality of life for persons infected and affected by HIV and to reduce the overall incidence of HIV infection by providing education and information to the general public. The AIDS Fund, Inc. has been serving the Eastern Virginia region for almost 30 years and will unveil a new name and logo at the... | The AIDS Fund, Inc | 02/11/12 | Norfolk |
A French ValentinePresented by Norfolk Chamber Consort at Chandler Recital Hall February 13, 2012 The Norfolk Chamber Consort continues its 43rd season on Monday, February 13th, in the Chandler Recital Hall with a highly enchanting program entitled “A French Valentine.” Come and enjoy sensual and erotic works - including Debussy’s fabled Chansons de Bilitis and Ravel’s mysterious Sheherazade—just hours away from the Valentine Day. A Venezuelan-born cellist Aristides Rivas will return to join pianist Andrey Kasparov and violinist Pavel Ilyashov in... | Norfolk Chamber Consort | 02/13/12 | Norfolk |
Mike Epps: I'm Still Standing TourPresented by Ted Constant Convocation Center at Ted Constant Convocation Center February 17, 2012 Comedian and actor Mike Epps has generated quite a buzz among his peers and within the industry for being one of the funniest comedic actors emerging in the Hollywood spotlight. Mike is perhaps best known for his role as “Day-Day” opposite Ice Cube in both Next Friday and Friday After Next. He teamed up again with Ice Cube in New Line’s All About the Benjamins and this summer’s Lottery Ticket and has also starred in films such as The Hangover, The Fighting... | Ted Constant Convocation Center | 02/17/12 | Norfolk |
Once on this IslandPresented by The Hurrah Players at Perry Family Theatre February 17-February 19, 2012 Once on this Island - Olivier Award winner for Best Musical, this calypso flavored adaptation of The Little Mermaid delivers melody, love and joy in tropical abundance! | The Hurrah Players | 02/17/12-
02/19/12 | Norfolk |
Frank DefordPresented by Norfolk Forum at Chrysler Hall February 28, 2012 Among the most versatile of writers, Frank Deford’s work has appeared in virtually every medium. In magazines, he is the Senior Contributing Writer at Sports Illustrated. On radio, he may be heard as a commentator every Wednesday on Morning Edition on National Public Radio and, on television, he is a regular correspondent on the HBO show, “RealSports With Bryant Gumbel.” He will address The Norfolk Forum, the oldest publicly-subscribed speakers' forum in the country. After... | Norfolk Forum | 02/28/12 | Norfolk |
| Virginia Queens All-Girl Championship Chess Tournament | Norfolk Initiative for Chess Excellence | 03/02/12 | Norfolk |
| Virginia Queens All-Girl Championship Chess Tournament | Norfolk Initiative for Chess Excellence | 03/03/12 | Norfolk |
The Harlem GlobetrottersPresented by Ted Constant Convocation Center at Ted Constant Convocation Center March 3-March 4, 2012 Globetrotters Introduce Class of Newcomers, Highlighted by the Tallest Pro Basketball Player, the Shortest Globetrotter Ever, and the Team’s First Female in 19 Years.
The outstanding rookies include Paul “Tiny” Sturgess, the world’s tallest pro basketball player at 7-8, Jonte “Too Tall” Hall, the shortest Globetrotter ever at 5-2, and Fatima “TNT” Maddox of Temple University, the team’s first female player since 1993 and ninth... | Ted Constant Convocation Center | 03/03/12-
03/04/12 | Norfolk |
Norfolk SharxPresented by Norfolk Scope Arena at Norfolk Scope Arena November 11, 2011-March 4, 2012 The Norfolk SharX - Hampton Roads’ newest professional sports team!
Major Indoor Soccer League indoor soccer was developed to appeal to sports fans around the world. The fast-paced, fiercely competitive game is played on artificial turf on a hockey-rink-sized field surrounded by dasher boards and Plexiglas with eight-foot high by 14-foot wide goals receded into the end boards. Creative dribbling, pinpoint passing, acrobatic goalkeeping and rugged defensive play are all skills... | Norfolk Scope Arena | 11/11/11-
03/04/12 | Norfolk |
Discovery Music Series 2011-2012Presented by Attucks Theatre at Attucks Theatre September 30, 2011-March 9, 2012 The City of Norfolk’s Seven Venues, in association with the Virginia Arts Festival, will present the Discovery Music Series at the historic Attucks Theatre with a lineup of ten noteworthy performances from September 30, 2011 through April 22, 2012. This season welcomes the return of two previous Discovery Music performers Ruthie Foster and the Cowboy Junkies; seasoned artists who helped establish the series. Teeny Tucker, daughter of blues legend Tommy Tucker and Bernard Allison, son... | Attucks Theatre | 09/30/11-
03/09/12 | Norfolk |
Death of a SalesmanPresented by Virginia Stage Company at Wells Theatre February 21-March 11, 2012 Willy Loman's insatiable quest for the "American Dream" has kept him blind to the people who truly loved him. A thrilling play of deep and revealing beauty that remains one of the most profound dramas in American theater, Death of a Salesman won the Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award for Best Play. | Virginia Stage Company | 02/21/12-
03/11/12 | Norfolk |
The Mikado Backstage TourPresented by Virginia Opera at Harrison Opera House March 11, 2012 Join us for a backstage tour at the historic Harrison Opera House in Norfolk, Virginia. During the tour learn about the technical aspects of mounting a professional theatrical opera production. The tour includes such detail as the stage, set, fly system, lighting, wig shop, and costumes. As we explore the elements of live opera, we will also delve into the history of the Harrison Opera House and find out what is tradition or myth. Certain aspects of the tour may change pending on the time of... | Virginia Opera | 03/11/12 | Norfolk |
Willy WonkaPresented by The Hurrah Players at TCC Roper Performing Arts Center March 9-March 11, 2012 A scrumdidilyumptious musical guaranteed to delight everyone's sweet tooth. In a troubled world looking for escape, let Willy Wonka take you on a fantasy ride into the land of pure imagination! | The Hurrah Players | 03/09/12-
03/11/12 | Norfolk |
The MikadoPresented by Virginia Opera at Harrison Opera House March 10-March 18, 2012 By W.S. Gilbert and Arthur Sullivan
Surrender to comedy!
Full of bright music, lively artists and quick wit.
“Topsy-Turvy” is what to expect from those geniuses of comic opera, Gilbert and Sullivan, in their musical merriment, delicious word play, ridiculous plots and wickedly funny skewering of the Victorian society’s pompous denizens. Only in The Mikado can one be threatened for flirting! But do not feel too bad for poor Ko-Ko;... | Virginia Opera | 03/10/12-
03/18/12 | Norfolk |
Happy Birthday, John!Presented by Hardwick Chamber Ensemble at Unitarian Church of Norfolk March 18, 2012 The Hardwick Chamber Ensemble and the Hampton Roads Woodwind Quintet will join forces to perform an all-Winsor concert celebrating John's 60th birthday. Music will include Four for Three, the Norwegian Lady, Final Portraits, and the Serenade for Winds.
HRWQ musicians will include Wayne Hendrick, flute; Harvey Stokes, oboe; Marvin Western, clarinet; Rena Long, English horn; and Stephanie Sanders, bassoon. HCE musicians will include Natalia Kuznetsova, violin; Dionne Wright,... | Hardwick Chamber Ensemble | 03/18/12 | Norfolk |
3rd Annual Step Up for The Up CenterPresented by The Up Center at Dominion Tower March 25, 2012 On March 25th, hundreds will climb to the top of the Dominion Tower in Norfolk for a good cause. The 3rd Annual Step Up for The Up Center is Hampton Roads' premiere stair climbing competition that challenges participants aged 8 and older to walk or run up Dominion Tower's 25 flights of stairs. Proceeds benefit more than 10,000 people in need in Hampton Roads. | The Up Center | 03/25/12 | Norfolk |
The Royal Comedy TourPresented by Ted Constant Convocation Center at Ted Constant Convocation Center March 30, 2012 The Royal Comedy Tour continues its outstanding run as one of the funniest comedy tours ever. Now in its third year, the tour has sustained its laughter strongly due to the comedy innovations of its leading lady Sommore and a revolving cast of the top comics in the business. The 2012 tour will feature Bruce Bruce hot off his “Losin’ It: Live From Boston” special on Showtime, the comedians favorite comedian Earthquake, as well as buzzworthy actor and comedian Tony Rock. | Ted Constant Convocation Center | 03/30/12 | Norfolk |
WHRO Pioneer AwardsPresented by WHRO at Norfolk Waterside Marriott March 31, 2012 WHRO invites you to join us on
Saturday, March 31, 2012
at the Norfolk Marriott Waterside
as we recognize
Pioneer Award Receipients
Angelica and Henry Light
The WHRO Pioneer Awards are given to honor individuals or organizations who have made significant and lasting contributions in the fields of public broadcasting and educational telecommunications, and who have improved the quality of life in the Hampton Roads community. Proceeds from the Pioneer... | WHRO | 03/31/12 | Norfolk |
All-Beethoven Concert at TCCPresented by Hardwick Chamber Ensemble at TCC Roper Performing Arts Center April 12, 2012 The Hardwick Chamber Ensemble will perform an all-Beethoven concert at the TCC Roper Center, Room 4236. Works will include the Trio for Clarinet, Cello, and Piano, Op. 11 and first movements of the Archduke Trio, Op. 97, the Sonata for Piano and Cello, Op. 5, No. 1, and the Sonata for Violin and Piano, Op. 12, No. 3. Performers will include Natalia Kuznetsova, violin; Dionne Wright, cello; John Winsor, clarinet; and Jeanette Winsor, piano. Free and open to the public. | Hardwick Chamber Ensemble | 04/12/12 | Norfolk |
The FantasticksPresented by Virginia Stage Company at Wells Theatre March 27-April 15, 2012 The WORLD'S LONGEST-RUNNING MUSICAL! Two starry-eyed kids face scheming parents, a wall built between them and the allure of the outside world on their journey to love. The timeless message of the power of love set to instantly recognizable melodies will warm your heart. | Virginia Stage Company | 03/27/12-
04/15/12 | Norfolk |
Creative & Creative Writing ClassesPresented by The Muse Writers Center at The Muse Writers Center December 18, 2011-April 22, 2012 Registration is now open for The Muse Writers Center’s winter/spring creative and creative writing classes.
Courses include creative writing classes in poetry, fiction, memoir & creative non-fiction, young adult fiction, world building, personal narratives, magazine writing, food writing, multi-genre writing, screenwriting, and songwriting. Other creative offerings include classes and seminars in journaling, reading for writers, grammar, public reading, standup comedy,... | The Muse Writers Center | 12/18/11-
04/22/12 | Norfolk |
Jeb BushPresented by Norfolk Forum at Chrysler Hall April 24, 2012 Jeb Bush was elected the 43rd Governor of the state of Florida on November 3, 1998, and was reelected by a wide margin in 2002. His second term as Governor ended in January 2007. He will address The Norfolk Forum, the oldest publicly-subscribed speakers' forum in the country. After the presentation, the speaker will engage the audience in a question and answer session. | Norfolk Forum | 04/24/12 | Norfolk |
Steve Harvey's Final Comedy TourPresented by Ted Constant Convocation Center at Ted Constant Convocation Center April 28, 2012 With Special Guest Kier "Junior" Spates
95.7 R&B presents Steve Harvey's Final Comedy Tour on Saturday, April 28th at 8pm. Steve Harvey began doing stand-up comedy in the mid-1980s, which eventually led to a long stint as host of “It's Showtime at the Apollo.” His success as a stand-up comedian led to multiple TV sitcoms, including: “Me and The Boys” , “The Steve Harvey Show” and “Steve Harvey Big Time Challenge”. | Ted Constant Convocation Center | 04/28/12 | Norfolk |
Eagle Festival and SymposiumPresented by Norfolk Botanical Garden at Norfolk Botanical Garden May 4-May 6, 2012 Celebrate nature with Norfolk Botanical Garden at Garden's Eagle Festival and Symposium! This spectacular event celebrates and educates 'all things' eagles. The festival hosts 2 major events -- the Eagle Festival and the Eagle Symposium.
Eagle Festival:
Date: May 5, 2012
Time: 10am to 4pm
Cost: Included with Garden admission
Location: Mayor’s Row
The Eagle Festival includes demonstrations, live animals, booths, arts and crafts with... | Norfolk Botanical Garden | 05/04/12-
05/06/12 | Norfolk |
The Muse Jam - 2nd and 4th FridaysPresented 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 and 4th Fridays 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,... | The Muse Writers Center | 11/25/11-
12/26/14 | Norfolk |
Historic Houses ProgramsPresented by Chrysler Museum of Art at The Moses Myers House September 19, 2009 - Ongoing Weekend Programs at the Historic Houses explore specific themes of the Moses Myers House in greater detail. Weekend programs are scheduled weekly at 1pm on Saturdays and Sundays.
| Chrysler Museum of Art | 09/19/09-
Ongoing | Norfolk |
| Moses Myers Maritime Merchant | Chrysler Museum of Art | 09/01/09-
Ongoing | Norfolk |
| Barton Myers: Norfolk Visionary | Chrysler Museum of Art | 09/30/09-
Ongoing | Norfolk |
Drum CirclesPresented by Multicultural Performing Arts Consulting at Attucks Theatre May 12, 2009 - Ongoing As a part of the Crispus Attucks Cultural Center, drum circles are held on the stage of the beautifully renovated Attucks Theatre in Norfolk. Multi-cultural Performing Arts Consulting is committed to continuing in the legacy of cultural contributions offered to the community by the Historic Attucks Theatre. Drum circles are musical gatherings where participants share an experience beyond the act of drumming. The drums serve as voices through which group members communicate. Not concerned... | Multicultural Performing Arts Consulting | 05/12/09-
Ongoing | Norfolk |
Fifty Years Later: The Lessons of Massive ResistancePresented by Norfolk History Museum at the Willoughby-Baylor House at Norfolk History Museum at the Willoughby-Baylor House February 18, 2009 - Ongoing As part of a city-wide commemoration marking the 50th anniversary of the end of "massive resistance," the exhibition highlights this period in national history by chronologically displaying photographs, documents, and clippings of the people and places that forever changed Norfolk's Public Schools. 50 Years Later: The Lessons of Massive Resistance tells the story of the reopening of schools in Norfolk after Governor Lindsay Almond closed them rather than agree to court... | Norfolk History Museum at the Willoughby-Baylor House | 02/18/09-
Ongoing | Norfolk |
Horseshoe Crab Cove Preview EventPresented by Nauticus at Nauticus November 8, 2008 - Ongoing Come witness the unveiling of the new Horseshoe Crab Cove and meet the new crab family - Henry, Henrietta, Harvey, Hannah, Holly, and Harry - who just moved in! Enjoy a continental breakfast, face painting, balloon animals and lively music by Bob Zentz - plus play some horsehoes! | Nauticus | 11/08/08-
Ongoing | Norfolk |
Shark TouchPresented by Nauticus at Nauticus June 22, 2008 - Ongoing What does a shark's skin feel like? Find out at Nauticus' Shark Petting Lagoon, where you can touch the back of a warm-water Nurse Shark. Sharks in the Lagoon vary in length from two to three feet. Important Information: Height restrictions apply. | Nauticus | 06/22/08-
Ongoing | Norfolk |
| Gallery Talks | Chrysler Museum of Art | 11/01/09-
Ongoing | Norfolk |
Largest: Science On a Sphere MoviePresented by Nauticus at Nauticus April 23, 2010 - Ongoing This film examines the planet Jupiter like a work of art, a destination of celestial wonder. The movie presents a journey to this immense sphere via dramatic fly-bys with some of the most astounding robotic probes ever designed. Then, with NASA instruments trained on the striped behemoth, the drama really begins. But Largest takes the story one step further, suggesting vital relevance for everyone here on Earth. The implications may not only surprise you, but also provoke... | Nauticus | 04/23/10-
Ongoing | Norfolk |
Hi-Def Cinema: The Blue Planet-Seas of Life - Tidal Seas Presented by Nauticus at Nauticus May 20, 2010 - Ongoing This BBC/Discovery Channel co-production presents vistas from the Amazon's massive tidal bore to the smallest tidal changes on Christmas Island in the Indian Ocean, showing how every turn of the tide spells the difference between life and death. The 50 minute film also presents the world's largest tides, in the Bay of Fundy, Nova Scotia, which attracts hundreds of finback and humpback whales. In northern Australia, when the tide recedes, the sand bubbler crabs transform the beach. | Nauticus | 05/20/10-
Ongoing | Norfolk |
Hi-Def Cinema: Creature Features - Volume 1: Eyes, Noses, Beaks, Legs, Hands & Feet Presented by Nauticus at Nauticus May 20, 2010 - Ongoing This film is especially for young visitors to Nauticus. It is fun, colorful, wacky and informative! Animals have evolved some incredibly odd and silly-looking anatomical features in a whole range of shapes and sizes. Their funny noses, multiple eyes, big bottoms, extra long necks, and enormous ears may look absurd, but they fulfill some very useful functions. Assisted by the animated 'Features Creature' this series introduces you to the creatures with the weirdest and most unusual body... | Nauticus | 05/20/10-
Ongoing | Norfolk |
Hi-Def Cinema: Destroyer: Forged in SteelPresented by Nauticus at Nauticus May 20, 2010 - Ongoing This 50 minute film depicts the Arleigh Burke destroyer, America's most modern surface warship. The sleek 500-foot-long vessel bristles with state-of-the-art weapons and technology. The destroyer is an extremely fast, agile and stealthy warship and will be in the mainstay of the United States Navy's forward projection of force well into the 21st century. This program is about the building, outfitting, sea trials, and commissioning of this class of warship. | Nauticus | 05/20/10-
Ongoing | Norfolk |
Hi-Def Cinema: The Blue Realm - Giants of San BenedictoPresented by Nauticus at Nauticus May 20, 2010 - Ongoing This 47 minute film features Dr. Robert Rubin and his ground-breaking research on giant mantas. Travel to the remote Socorro Islands off Mexico's Pacific coast and see breath-taking encounters with enormous manta rays. You are sure to love these majestic giants as you see how they invite human contact and encourage certain divers to ride them. The film crew also travels to the Bahamas to visit 'Bubbles', a fifteen foot Manta in the world's largest aquarium, and witness her release back into... | Nauticus | 05/20/10-
Ongoing | Norfolk |
Klass Act Karaoke NightsPresented by Klass Act Productions Mobile DJ's & Karaoke Services August 6, 2010 - Ongoing Every Friday night, come "Party on the Patio" with Klass Act Karaoke at Plaza Del Sol in Ghent. Plaza Del Sol was voted Best in Hampton Roads and received a Gold award for "Best Place to Dine Outside." | Klass Act Productions Mobile DJ's & Karaoke Services | 08/06/10-
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 |
Primetime Poetry ShowPresented by Bean There Cafe at Bean There Cafe February 5, 2011 - Ongoing Every Friday Night: Primetime Poetry Show
Open to all poets, spoken word & musical artists alike...come share your latest works with others in the industry. Event is recorded so you can hear a copy and tune in your skills. | Bean There Cafe | 02/05/11-
Ongoing | Norfolk |
Black Pride at Sea: Men of the USS MasonPresented by Nauticus at Nauticus January 31, 2011 - Ongoing Black Pride at Sea: Men of the USS Mason, developed by local weekly The New Journal and Guide has opened on Nauticus' first floor. Black Pride at Sea chronicles the career of the USS Mason, the first U.S. Navy ship to employ black sailors in every enlisted rating including radiomen, quartermasters and signalmen. This exhibit features pages in history from 1944 written by Journal and Guide war correspondent Thomas W. Young chronicling the ship's maiden voyage. The pioneering... | Nauticus | 01/31/11-
Ongoing | Norfolk |
Guns, Sweat, and Gears: Anatomy of a BattleshipPresented by USS Wisconsin (BB-64) at USS Wisconsin (BB-64) February 1, 2011 - Ongoing Relive the past as you explore enormous gun devices, tools and personal mementos from Norfolk's own Battleship Wisconsin. This exhibit includes a 2,400 pound military analog computer, a 12-foot long optical range finder, WWII racks (bunks), galley equipment, shell sleds and cradles for moving the Wisconsin's 16 inch gun ammunition, a 48-star U.S. flag, and dozens of never-before-seen archival images. | USS Wisconsin (BB-64) | 02/01/11-
Ongoing | Norfolk |
Forward for FreedomPresented by Nauticus at Nauticus February 1, 2011 - Ongoing This six minute dramatic film shown inside Nauticus' new introductory theater brings the Battleship Wisconsin to life through stories and commentary from those who served aboard her. | Nauticus | 02/01/11-
Ongoing | Norfolk |
For Those in Uniform Who Have ServedPresented by USS Wisconsin (BB-64) at USS Wisconsin (BB-64) February 1, 2011 - Ongoing Located in the entry of the Wisconsin Wardroom, this changing exhibit pays tribute to the armed forces, with the initial focus on Senator John W. Warner, who was instrumental in bringing the battleship Wisconsin to Norfolk. The exhibit includes memorabilia and photos from his Navy career. | USS Wisconsin (BB-64) | 02/01/11-
Ongoing | Norfolk |
Downtown Norfolk Food TourPresented by Norfolk Walkabouts at TowneBank Fountain Park February 5, 2011 - Ongoing Journey through Norfolk and experience a transformation of the palate on a Norfolk Walkabouts Downtown Food Tour. Visit multiple restaurants sampling house specialties while having a behind the scenes experience as staff discusses the culinary creations and history of the establishment. Sample Hampton Roads seafood classics, loose tea and coffee from a West Coast style coffeehouse, Mediterranean staples, British Isle pub fare, and more.
In between locations, gather an insight into... | Norfolk Walkabouts | 02/05/11-
Ongoing | Norfolk |
Battleship Wisconsin Topside ToursPresented by USS Wisconsin (BB-64) at USS Wisconsin (BB-64) February 1, 2011 - Ongoing Ages 8 and up. Explore previously sealed off areas of the Battleship during this fascinating guided tour. Includes the Administration area, radio room, main deck enlisted berthing, captain's cabin and sleeping quarters, flag bridge, navigation bridge and combat engagement center.
This tour involves climbing up to 4 decks and entering small spaces. Participants must be physically fit and wear comfortable walking shoes. | USS Wisconsin (BB-64) | 02/01/11-
Ongoing | Norfolk |
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