| Event Name | Organization | Dates | City | | 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 |
4th Annual AT&T Town Point Brewfest TGIFPresented by Norfolk Festevents Ltd. at Town Point Park October 12, 2012 Kick off Friday night right with the 4th Annual AT&T Town Point BrewFest TGIF. Loosen the tie or take off the heels and meet your friends in Town Point Park along the Downtown Norfolk, Virginia Waterfront on Friday, October 12, 2012 from 5pm-9pm where you can sample a wide variety of fall flavors & Oktoberfest beers from a selection of local, regional, national international breweries. The 4th Annual AT&T Town Point BrewFest TGIF is the perfect way to celebrate the end of the... | Norfolk Festevents Ltd. | 10/12/12 | Norfolk |
11th Annual Virginia Beer Festival In partnership with Virginia Arts FestivalPresented by Norfolk Festevents Ltd. and Virginia Arts Festival at Town Point Park May 19, 2012 Join us in Town Point Park for the 11th Annual Virginia Beer Festival. This is one of the most popular Beer Festivals in the mid-Atlantic Region and promises to be a day full of good beer, good friends, and good fun. Spend the afternoon sampling beer from all over the world. International premium beers, hand crafted domestics and local brews comprise a selection of over 125 tap handles. The event features live music, great food and, of course, great beer.Virginia Beer Festival is produced in... | Norfolk Festevents Ltd. | 05/19/12 | Norfolk |
12th Annual AT&T Norfolk Latino FestivalPresented by Norfolk Festevents Ltd. at Town Point Park August 25, 2012 The sun goes down, the stars come out, and the largest outdoor dance floor in Hampton Roads heats up at the 12th Annual AT&T Norfolk Latino Festival on Saturday, August 25, 2012, 5pm-10pm. The festival, coordinated by artisitic director Carlos Munoz and Norfolk Festevents, is FREE and everyone is welcome!
This year's festival hosts national headliner Susie Hansen Latin Band. Popular in the LA Scene, violinist Susie Hansen and her band are celebrating their twentieth anniversary as... | Norfolk Festevents Ltd. | 08/25/12 | Norfolk |
1812 (AND FIREWORKS) ON THE HAGUEPresented by Chrysler Museum of Art at Chrysler Museum of Art June 1, 2012 The Chrysler Museum and the Virginia Symphony under the baton of Maestro Ben Rous join forces to offer a free outdoor concert on the lawn outside the Museum. The grand finale will be a thrilling performance of the Techaikovsky's rousing 1812 Overture complete with live fireworks shot from the roof of the Museum. Bring a blanket or lawn chair, a picnic supper, and of course your friends and family for a great night under the stars. The event is sponsored by The Norfolk Consortium and T.... | Chrysler Museum of Art | 06/01/12 | Norfolk |
2012 Dance Recital at Harrison Opera House May 19, 2012 Harrison Opera House Dance Recitals
Bobbi & Helen School of Dance, Ltd.
"Just Dance"
Saturday, May 19 @ 7pm | | 05/19/12 | Norfolk |
22nd Annual Mid-Atlantic Art Exhibition - Works on PAPER and of CLAYPresented by d'Art Center at The Selden Arcade April 27-June 29, 2012 The d'ART Center is proud to announce the 22nd Annual Mid-Atlantic Art Exhibition - "Works on PAPER and of CLAY" on exhibit April 27, 2012 - June 29. 2012. Come experience exceptional 2-D and 3-D artwork representing the visions of artists from around the country. The public is also invited to a FREE Awards Reception on Friday, April 27, 2012 from 6:00-8:00pm; $3,200 in Awards will be presented.
d'ART's 22nd Annual Mid-Atlantic Works on PAPER and of CLAY showcases the... | d'Art Center | 04/27/12- 06/29/12 | Norfolk |
23rd Annual AT&T Bayou Boogaloo & Cajun Food FestivalPresented by Norfolk Festevents Ltd. at Town Point Park June 21-June 24, 2012 Norfolk's annual "second line" with New Orleans' special spirit and unique culture takes place Thursday, June 21 - Sunday, June 24, 2012 at Town Point Park on the downtown Norfolk, Virginia waterfront. The 23rd Annual AT&T Bayou Boogaloo & Cajun Food Festival delivers the heart and soul of Louisiana to visitors of Town Point Park in true Cajun style.
From New Orleans to Norfolk, two stages featuring national recording artists provide musical entertainment for... | Norfolk Festevents Ltd. | 06/21/12- 06/24/12 | Norfolk |
25th Annual AT&T Town Point Virginia Wine FestivalPresented by Norfolk Festevents Ltd. at Town Point Park October 20-October 21, 2012 Experience the 25th Annual AT&T Town Point Virginia Wine Festival, Hampton Roads' most anticipated Wine Festival of the fall season, on Saturday and Sunday October 20-21, 2012 from 11 am - 6 pm daily in Town Point Park along the Downtown Norfolk Waterfront. This fall festival favorite will showcase over 200 of Virginia's finest wine varieties and encapsulate the elegant flavor and flair of the region.
Festival guests will enjoy a blissful weekend of sampling a wide selection of... | Norfolk Festevents Ltd. | 10/20/12- 10/21/12 | Norfolk |
28th Annual Stockley Gardens Spring Arts FestivalPresented by Hope House Foundation at Stockley Gardens Park May 19-May 20, 2012 Hope House Foundation, a non-profit organization that has been providing support services for people with developmental disabilities since 1964, announces the dates for the 28th Annual Stockley Gardens Spring Arts Festival—May 19-20, 2012, at Stockley Gardens Park in the Ghent section of Norfolk. The park is located on the corner of Stockley Gardens and Olney Road in Norfolk. The hours of the festival, which is free and open to the public, are Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and... | Hope House Foundation | 05/19/12- 05/20/12 | Norfolk |
2nd Annual AT&T Reggae SolsticePresented by Norfolk Festevents Ltd. at Town Point Park July 7, 2012 This cultural celebration brings dance and music listening together to create a peaceful and positive atmosphere along the Elizabeth River. The AT&T Reggae Solstice is free and open to the public and promises to be the perfect way to celebrate the summer.
Come celebrate the return of AT&T Reggae Solstice as the peaceful sounds of reggae music fill the air. The festivities will begin at 5pm and go until 10pm, Saturday, July 7. Admission is FREE and open to the public. Food and... | Norfolk Festevents Ltd. | 07/07/12 | Norfolk |
30 Americans Exhibition at the Chrysler Museum of ArtPresented by Chrysler Museum of Art at Chrysler Museum of Art March 16-July 15, 2012 This spring, the Chrysler Museum introduces Hampton Roads to 30 Americans, an exhibition of intriguing contemporary art by internationally acclaimed artists who are African-American. From Robert Colescott and Jean-Michael Basquiat to Kehinde Wiley and Mickalene Thomas, 30 Americans surveys some of the most significant artistic contributions of the past three decades.
This show brings together 75 works by 31 artists to include paintings, sculpture, photographs and videos. | Chrysler Museum of Art | 03/16/12- 07/15/12 | 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 |
4th Annual Opera in the Park ConcertPresented by Norfolk Festevents Ltd. and Virginia Opera at Town Point Park September 15, 2012 Join us in Town Point Park as the sun sparkles over the waterfront and the stars of the Virginia Opera fill the air with beautiful music. The 4th Annual Opera in the Park Concert is free and everyone is welcome!
At 6pm the curtains will rise and the melodious sounds of the Virginia Opera will take center stage as beautiful music fills the air along the Elizabeth River.
Wear your Bermudas and flip flops to this family friendly day, and don't forget the lawn chairs and blankets... | Norfolk Festevents Ltd. | 09/15/12 | Norfolk |
5th Annual Books in the ParkPresented by Norfolk Festevents Ltd. at TowneBank Fountain Park September 8, 2012 Books in the Park celebrates the joys of books and the wonders of reading. The 5th Annual Books in the Park will spotlight authors, crafters, local businesses, and entertainers to bring a one-of-a-kind event experience to people of all ages. Whether you have a little one just starting to learn to read or if you are an avid reader, there is something for everyone in the family to do and see. The festival is Free and everyone is welcome. | Norfolk Festevents Ltd. | 09/08/12 | Norfolk |
Al Pacino: One Night OnlyPresented by Virginia Arts Festival at Chrysler Hall June 28, 2012 From Michael Corleone (The Godfather) to Tony Montana (Scarface) to his Academy Award-winning role as Frank Slade in Scent of a Woman, Al Pacino has created an unforgettable gallery of characters. In this riveting evening, Pacino shares backstage tales from a lifetime in the world of theater and film, clips of his films—some never before seen—and a question and answer session with you, the audience. Watch for surprise readings from his favorite roles! Order early for this... | Virginia Arts Festival | 06/28/12 | Norfolk |
An Evening With YanniPresented by MagicSpace Entertainment at Chrysler Hall June 5, 2012 Enjoy an evening of amazing music in Norfolk when Yanni brings his all new tour, An Evening With Yanni, to Chrysler Hall on Tuesday, June 5, 2012. Yanni's concerts are legendary. His live shows have amazed millions on every continent in the world. After an extensive World Tour, Yanni returns to the USA and Canada with an all new show. Yanni as you know him best, performing his instrumental hits from the shows that have become famous around the world. Fans will witness Yanni and his world... | MagicSpace Entertainment | 06/05/12 | Norfolk |
Anchor's AwayPresented by The Hurrah Players at Perry Family Theatre May 18-May 20, 2012 Hurrah’s musical salute to Broadway’s most nautical performances. Selections from South Pacific, Dames at Sea, The Little Mermaid, Big River, Peter Pan and more will have you singing AHOY!
Please note that “Anchors Aweigh” is the name for the official song of the US Navy, and the title of a 1945 musical-comedy film starring Frank Sinatra and Gene Kelly. Out of our respect for military traditions, as well as for the copyright privileges of original artists, we have chosen... | The Hurrah Players | 05/18/12- 05/20/12 | Norfolk |
Art After Dark at the Chrysler Museum of ArtPresented by Chrysler Museum of Art at Chrysler Museum of Art May 23, 2012 Our summer film series returns with the documentary Jean-Michel Basquiat: The Radiant Child. Centered on a rare interview that director Tamra Davis shot with her friend Jean-Michel Basquiat more than 20 years ago, this definitive documentary chronicles the meteoric rise and fall of the young artist. Bring a lawn chair or blanket since weather permitting our first two films will be shown in Mary's Garden with a cash bar, otherwise, we'll cool off in the Kaufman Theatre in the Chrysler... | Chrysler Museum of Art | 05/23/12 | Norfolk |
Art After Dark at the Chrysler Museum of ArtPresented by Chrysler Museum of Art at Chrysler Museum of Art May 23, 2012 Our summer film series returns with the documentary Jean-Michel Basquiat: The Radiant Child. Centered on a rare interview that director Tamra Davis shot with her friend Jean-Michel Basquiat more than 20 years ago, this definitive documentary chronicles the meteoric rise and fall of the young artist. Bring a lawn chair or blanket since weather permitting our first two films will be shown in Mary's Garden with a cash bar, otherwise, we'll cool off in the Kaufman Theatre in the Chrysler... | Chrysler Museum of Art | 05/23/12 | Norfolk |
AT&T Finale Fridays featuring Bimini RoadPresented by Norfolk Festevents Ltd. at TowneBank Fountain Park June 29, 2012 Join us for Norfolk's largest outdoor waterfront party in TowneBank Fountain Park at Town Point Park with food, fun & LIVE entertainment on the last Friday of the month!
May 25 - House on Fire
June 29 - Bimini Road
July 27 - The Deloreans
August 31 - Cheap Thrills
September 28 - Jesse Chong Band | Norfolk Festevents Ltd. | 06/29/12 | Norfolk |
AT&T Finale Fridays featuring Cheap Thrills Presented by Norfolk Festevents Ltd. at TowneBank Fountain Park August 31, 2012 Join us for Norfolk's largest outdoor waterfront party in TowneBank Fountain Park at Town Point Park with food, fun & LIVE entertainment on the last Friday of the month!
May 25 - House on Fire
June 29 - Bimini Road
July 27 - The Deloreans
August 31 - Cheap Thrills
September 28 - Jesse Chong Band | Norfolk Festevents Ltd. | 08/31/12 | Norfolk |
AT&T Finale Fridays featuring House on FirePresented by Norfolk Festevents Ltd. at TowneBank Fountain Park May 25, 2012 Join us for Norfolk's largest outdoor waterfront party in TowneBank Fountain Park at Town Point Park with food, fun & LIVE entertainment on the last Friday of the month!
May 25 - House on Fire
June 29 - Bimini Road
July 27 - The Deloreans
August 31 - Cheap Thrills
September 28 - Jesse Chong Band | Norfolk Festevents Ltd. | 05/25/12 | Norfolk |
AT&T Finale Fridays featuring Jesse Chong BandPresented by Norfolk Festevents Ltd. at TowneBank Fountain Park September 28, 2012 Join us for Norfolk's largest outdoor waterfront party in TowneBank Fountain Park at Town Point Park with food, fun & LIVE entertainment on the last Friday of the month!
May 25 - House on Fire
June 29 - Bimini Road
July 27 - The Deloreans
August 31 - Cheap Thrills
September 28 - Jesse Chong Band | Norfolk Festevents Ltd. | 09/28/12 | Norfolk |
AT&T Finale Fridays featuring The DeloreansPresented by Norfolk Festevents Ltd. at TowneBank Fountain Park July 27, 2012 Join us for Norfolk's largest outdoor waterfront party in TowneBank Fountain Park at Town Point Park with food, fun & LIVE entertainment on the last Friday of the month!
May 25 - House on Fire
June 29 - Bimini Road
July 27 - The Deloreans
August 31 - Cheap Thrills
September 28 - Jesse Chong Band | Norfolk Festevents Ltd. | 07/27/12 | Norfolk |
AT&T Summer BrewFest TGIFPresented by Norfolk Festevents Ltd. at TowneBank Fountain Park July 13, 2012 Kick off Friday night right with AT&T Summer BrewFest TGIF. Loosen the tie or take off the heels and meet your friends in TowneBank Fountain Park at Town Point Park along the Downtown Norfolk, Virginia Waterfront on Friday, July 13 from 5pm-9pm where you can sample a wide variety of summer beers from a selection of local, regional, national international breweries.
AT&T Summer BrewFest TGIF is the perfect way to celebrate the end of the work week with an extended happy... | Norfolk Festevents Ltd. | 07/13/12 | Norfolk |
Attucks Jazz ClubPresented by Virginia Arts Festival at Attucks Theatre April 28-May 19, 2012 Hear great jazz in the fabled Attucks Theatre, host to such legends as Duke Ellington, Cab Calloway, and Nat King Cole.
April 28: Judy Wexler, vocalist: "So refreshingly good, so fundamentally gifted…the top rank of female jazz vocalists” (JazzTimes)."
May 5: Derrick Gardner, trumpet: “Intensity and energy…funky and soulful hard bop” (Downbeat).
May 12: Denise Donatelli, vocalist: “Virtuosity and sheer... | Virginia Arts Festival | 04/28/12- 05/19/12 | Norfolk |
| Barton Myers: Norfolk Visionary | Chrysler Museum of Art | 09/30/09- 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 |
BBQ, Beer & BourbonPresented by SevenVenues at Norfolk Scope Arena May 26, 2012 Saturday, May 26 is the day to indulge in all the pleasures of the South... B, B &B! Enjoy a day of eating lip-smacking barbeque, sipping beer, tasting a variety of liquors, puffing on cigars while listening to live bands on Scope's Fountain Plaza in Downtown Norfolk.
Tasting tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door - $15 for groups of 20 or more! Children ages 12 and under are free. Your ticket gets you admission and a glass for beverage sampling. BBQ ribs, pulled... | SevenVenues | 05/26/12 | 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 |
Carnival of the Animals at Virginia Arts Festival's Day at the Zoo!Presented by Virginia Arts Festival at Virginia Zoo May 20, 2012 Journey to a place of adolescent wonder and discovery as Camille Saint-Saëns’ “Carnival of the Animals” transforms the grand majesty of the animal kingdom from wild habitat to center stage. Join the Virginia Arts Festival for a day filled with imagination and intrigue, as music guides you across 53 pristine acres and through 400 enchanting exhibits at the Virginia Zoo. Internationally acclaimed piano duo Andrey Kasparov and Oksana Lutsyshyn combine with winds, strings, percussion, and... | Virginia Arts Festival | 05/20/12 | Norfolk |
Cities of Lights: Photographs from the Chrysler CollectionPresented by Chrysler Museum of Art at Chrysler Museum of Art February 15-December 30, 2012 The energy and vitality of the modern city, with its distinctive architecture and way of life, have long fascinated photographers from Germaine Knull and llse Bing to Jun shiraoka and Abelardo Morell. This focused exhibition explores the urban metropolis as a source of poetic and visual inspiration for photographers across generations and continents. | Chrysler Museum of Art | 02/15/12- 12/30/12 | Norfolk |
Crab Pickin' at the PointPresented by Norfolk Festevents Ltd. at TowneBank Fountain Park August 10, 2012 TGIF, Norfolk's largest outdoor waterfront party, enhances the evening with bushels of fun! A crab pickin', finger-licking, beer drinking great time! We will be serving up locally caught Chesapeake Bay Blue Crabs fresh from the mouth of the Elizabeth River. Wash it all down with a frosty beverage from Omar's Café.
Admission: Free & Open to the Public
Special Note: Lawn Chairs and blankets are welcome. Coolers, food and soft drinks are permitted. No Alcohol or glass... | Norfolk Festevents Ltd. | 08/10/12 | Norfolk |
Creative & Creative Writing ClassesPresented by The Muse Writers Center at The Muse Writers Center June 1-July 31, 2012 Registration is now open for The Muse Writers Center’s summer creative and creative writing classes.
Courses include creative writing classes in poetry, fiction, flash fiction, young adult fiction, children’s book, science fiction, fantasy, & horror, world building, memoir & creative non-fiction, personal narratives, food writing, multi-genre writing, screenwriting, and songwriting. Other creative offerings include classes and seminars in journaling, reading... | The Muse Writers Center | 06/01/12- 07/31/12 | Norfolk |
Daily Glass Demonstrations at the Chrysler Museum Glass StudioPresented by Chrysler Museum of Art at Chrysler Museum of Art April 11, 2012 - Ongoing Watch live glass demonstrations in the Chrysler Museum of Art Glass Studio Wednesday through Sunday each week at 12:00 noon, then you can catch afternoon demonstrations at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday of each week. | Chrysler Museum of Art | 04/11/12- Ongoing | Norfolk |
Disney Live! Mickey's Music FestivalPresented by Ted Constant Convocation Center at Ted Constant Convocation Center December 9, 2012 Mickey Mouse and friends rock the world with the stars from The Little Mermaid, Aladdin and Disney/Pixar’s Toy Story in their new touring show Disney Live! Mickey’s Music Festival. Disney hits are remixed to the hottest sounds of today featuring hip hop, pop, swing, reggae, rock, country and much more! The irresistible lineup of performers, including Mickey, Minnie, Donald and Goofy; Ariel, Sebastian and Ursula; Jasmine, Aladdin and Genie; and Woody, Buzz and Jessie; are among... | Ted Constant Convocation Center | 12/09/12 | 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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
| Gallery Talks | Chrysler Museum of Art | 11/01/09- 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 |
Hampton Roads Youth Poets SlamPresented by Chrysler Museum of Art at Chrysler Museum of Art May 26, 2012 Come experience the power of the best young spoken word poets in the 757.
See their energy, feel their passion, and listen to their eloquence on the Chrysler’s stage as they prepare to represent Virginia at the 15th Annual Brave New Voices International Poetry Slam in San Francisco. | Chrysler Museum of Art | 05/26/12 | 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 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: 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 |
Hip Hop Workshop at the Chrysler Museum of ArtPresented by Chrysler Museum of Art at Chrysler Museum of Art May 30, 2012 Join Rashidi Barrett, the multifaceted artist known as DJ Cornbread, for a Hip Hop Workshop. This interdisciplinary program will include music, dance, and spoken word influences and performances. | Chrysler Museum of Art | 05/30/12 | Norfolk |