| Event Name | Organization | Dates | City | | 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 |
Reopening for Tours & ShoppingPresented by Bacon's Castle at Bacon's Castle March 2-November 25, 2012 The Castle is scheduled to reopen for public tours beginning Friday, March 2nd, 2012. The Castle will be open for shopping and tours on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. Hours-of-Days will vary and are TBD. Between now and March 2nd, we invite you to enjoy the grounds and picnic tables. We look forward to welcoming you soon!
The Castle's house and grounds showcases historic architecture, agriculture, landscaping and the history of Virginia beginning in 1665 when Arthur Allen built his... | Bacon's Castle | 03/02/12- 11/25/12 | Surry |
Santa's Stocking Old Fashioned Craft BazaarPresented by Virginia Beach Parks and Recreation - Special Events at Kempsville Recreation Center November 3-November 18, 2012 Now in its 34th year, Santa’s Stocking Old Fashioned Craft Bazaar features two weekends of over 100 different craft vendors. Crafters will be selling unique handmade items, everything from stocking stuffers to fine works of art, all at budget-friendly prices. Plus, bring your children for those classic holiday photos with Santa! Crafter applications available June 1. | Virginia Beach Parks and Recreation - Special Events | 11/03/12- 11/18/12 | Virginia Beach |
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 |
Sk8r BashPresented by Virginia Beach Parks and Recreation - Special Events at Mount Trashmore Park October 20, 2012 Drop in on the action during our annual amateur skateboard competition at the 24,000 square foot Mount Trashmore Skate Park. Kickflips, boardslides and indy grabs! Compete in the street course, bowl or the thrilling 14-foot high vert ramp competitions. This contest runs alongside fun activities and rockin’ live music. Registration begins July 16. *Fee required to compete. | Virginia Beach Parks and Recreation - Special Events | 10/20/12 | Virginia Beach |
Get Fit Virginia BeachPresented by Virginia Beach Parks and Recreation - Special Events at Mount Trashmore Park October 13, 2012 Rejuvenate your exercise routine with a free outdoor fitness event. Sample the fitness classes Virginia Beach Parks and Recreation offers throughout the year. TRX®, Drums Alive®, Zumba® and much more. Our fitness staff will help you discover what you need to reach your fitness goals. *Age 14 & up | Virginia Beach Parks and Recreation - Special Events | 10/13/12 | Virginia Beach |
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 |
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 |
Town Point RibfestPresented by Norfolk Festevents Ltd. at Town Point Park September 22, 2012 New this year to the Norfolk Festevents 2012 line up is the Town Point Ribfest. Part of the "Savor the Flavor" Town Point Tasting Series, the inaugural Town Point Ribfest will feature finger-lickin, lip-smackin' good BBQ along with great live music, restaurant competitions and great family fun. | Norfolk Festevents Ltd. | 09/22/12 | Norfolk |
Jen Callahan "Watercolor"Presented by Blue Skies Art Gallery at Blue Skies Art Gallery August 7-September 18, 2012 Award winning Fine Artist Jen Callahan will show her vibrant eye-catching watercolor and mixed media paintings. Callahan’s bright paintings have an abstract quality to them while reflecting her love and fascination with animals and their movements in nature.
www.jenartwork.com | Blue Skies Art Gallery | 08/07/12- 09/18/12 | Hampton |
The 7th Annual Mid Autumn Moon FestivalPresented by Norfolk Festevents Ltd. at TowneBank Fountain Park September 16, 2012 The 7th Annual Mid Autumn Moon Festival celebrates a tradition dating back thousands of years in many Asian countries honoring a good harvest, youth, families, and community! The Mid-Autumn Moon Festival is often compared to America's Thanksgiving tradition, and is a time honored Asian holiday that marks the end of the summer harvest. This festival incorporates a wide range of entertainment and programs that include storytelling, authentic Asian Ceremonial fashion shows, ribbon and dragon... | Norfolk Festevents Ltd. | 09/16/12 | 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 |
Artisans in the ParkPresented by Virginia Beach Parks and Recreation - Special Events September 8-September 9, 2012 An outdoor arts and crafts festival featuring artisans selling original works of art and fine craft – now in its 37th year! This year’s event will take place in September to avoid the summer heat. Enjoy live stage entertainment, family-themed performers and great food vendors. Applications available February 6. | Virginia Beach Parks and Recreation - Special Events | 09/08/12- 09/09/12 | Virginia Beach |
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 |
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 |
VSO Unplugged - NorfolkPresented by Virginia Symphony Orchestra August 25, 2012 An intimate soiree with a touch of musical magic! This one-of-a-kind evening includes exclusive (and sometimes unexpected) performances by the guest artists. A cabaret-style event, emceed by Music Director JoAnn Falletta, VSO Unplugged features fantastic hors d’oeuvres, a wine auction and the first chance to see what musical greats will be gracing our halls in the upcoming season. Reserve your ticket today for the event where boundaries between artist and audience dissolve! Get an... | Virginia Symphony Orchestra | 08/25/12 | Norfolk |
VSO Unplugged - WilliamsburgPresented by Virginia Symphony Orchestra at Williamsburg Winery August 24, 2012 An intimate soiree with a touch of musical magic! This one-of-a-kind evening includes exclusive (and sometimes unexpected) performances by the guest artists. A cabaret-style event, emceed by Music Director JoAnn Falletta, VSO Unplugged features fantastic hors d’oeuvres, a wine auction and the first chance to see what musical greats will be gracing our halls in the upcoming season. Reserve your ticket today for the event where boundaries between artist and audience dissolve! Get an... | Virginia Symphony Orchestra | 08/24/12 | Williamsburg |
| Beach Bash | Virginia Beach Parks and Recreation - Special Events | 08/17/12 | Virginia Beach |
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 |
Out of the BoxPresented by Blue Skies Art Gallery at Blue Skies Art Gallery June 27-August 5, 2012 Member artists show us their hidden talents by creating art in a completely different medium.
A reception and “reveal” will be held on June 30th from 5:30-7:30. | Blue Skies Art Gallery | 06/27/12- 08/05/12 | Hampton |
Mathews Art Gallery Trunk ShowPresented by Blue Skies Art Gallery at Blue Skies Art Gallery June 27-August 5, 2012 Blue Skies Gallery will feature the works of Mathews Art Gallery. Mathews Art Gallery, founded in the 1960s, boasts more
than 50 local artists and craftspeople who specialize in oil, watercolor, and acrylic painting, wood carving, pottery, glass, jewelry, fabric, and scrimshaw.
www.mathewsartgallery.org
| Blue Skies Art Gallery | 06/27/12- 08/05/12 | Hampton |
Summer Reading Programs For AdultsPresented 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... | Newport News Public Library System | 06/18/12- 07/31/12 | Newport News |
Summer Reading Programs For Children and TeensPresented 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... | Newport News Public Library System | 06/18/12- 07/31/12 | Newport News |
Theater In the ParkPresented by Norfolk Festevents Ltd. and Virginia Stage Company at Town Point Park July 28, 2012 Theater In the Park
Saturday, July 28, 2012
Time TBD
Town Point Park, Downtown Norfolk Waterfront
Free & Open to the Public
The Town Point Park Performing Arts Series continues this season boasting three performances to include the OpSail 2012 VirginiaTM Opening Night Gala with the Virginia Symphony Orchestra, Theater in the Park with the Virginia Stage Company, and Virginia Opera's 4th Annual Opera in the Park. | Norfolk Festevents Ltd. | 07/28/12 | Norfolk |
The 30th Annual Norfolk Jazz FestivalPresented by Norfolk Festevents Ltd. at Town Point Park July 20-July 21, 2012 Chill to the sounds of legendary smooth jazz under the stars at Town Point Park along the Downtown Norfolk Waterfront at the region's longest running outdoor Jazz Festival.
The Norfolk Jazz Festival features local and regional jazz favorites for all to enjoy.
This is a ticketed event. | Norfolk Festevents Ltd. | 07/20/12- 07/21/12 | Norfolk |
| Latin Festival | Virginia Beach Parks and Recreation - Special Events | 07/20/12 | Virginia Beach |
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 |
Swingtime Salute, An On-Deck RevuePresented by Virginia Stage Company and Nauticus May 31-July 8, 2012 For six weeks this summer, Swingtime Salute, An On-Deck Revue will re-create a touring variety show on deck of the Battleship Wisconsin in an evening of star-lit entertainment. Produced by Nauticus and Virginia Stage Company (VSC), the show will “entertain the troops” with singers, dancers and a side helping of all the excitement and adventure you’d expect aboard a warship at sea. Dashing sailors and dishy dames, accompanied by a live, on-stage band, expertly belt out the era’s popular... | Virginia Stage Company | 05/31/12- 07/08/12 | 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 |
The 30th Annual AT&T Fourth of July Great American Picnic & FireworksPresented by Norfolk Festevents Ltd. at Town Point Park July 4, 2012 Leave the grilling to us on the 4th of July and bring your family and friends down to Town Point Park from 5pm-10pm! Guests can feast on traditional All American Fare, including hot dogs, hamburgers, barbecue, seafood, buttered corn on the cob, juicy watermelon, lemonade... with all the fixin's and much more!
Relax on the lawn and enjoy patriotic sounds by United States Army Training and Doctrine Command Band. Then watch as the sky lights up with the fireworks display at 9:30pm! | Norfolk Festevents Ltd. | 07/04/12 | Norfolk |
| July 4th Celebration | Virginia Beach Parks and Recreation - Special Events | 07/04/12 | Virginia Beach |
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 |
| VBS 2012 Amazin Wonders Aviation - Encountering God's Awesome Power | Virginia Beach Beacon Baptist Church | 06/25/12- 06/29/12 | Virginia Beach |
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 |
Hampton Fashionistas Wearable Art ShowPresented by Blue Skies Art Gallery at Blue Skies Art Gallery May 11-June 26, 2012 All month we'll feature artisan made clothing, jewelry & accessories.
Fashion Show Event!
Saturday May 12th, 6:30-9pm
Featuring the fashions of Blue Skies artists along with two local boutiques:
Crickets
40 Wine Street, Hampton
&
Boutique She-She
22 S King St, Hampton
fash-uh-nee-stuh:
real fashionistas don't believe in trends....
they have a natural flair for combining both current... | Blue Skies Art Gallery | 05/11/12- 06/26/12 | Hampton |
Tidewater Quilters Guild Bienniel Quilt ShowPresented by Tidewater Quilters Guild June 22-June 24, 2012 Join us for the TQG biennial quilt show. Take a break from the heat while you peruse member quilts, wearable art, and other quilted items. Enjoy shopping with local and regional vendors and bidding in the silent auction. | Tidewater Quilters Guild | 06/22/12- 06/24/12 | Chesapeake |
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 |
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 |
Heritage Day at Historic St. Luke'sPresented by Historic St. Luke's Church at Historic St. Luke's Church June 16, 2012 Celebrate our community heritage with two days of events at Historic St. Luke’s Church. Heritage Day - June 16 - will feature history told through stories, writings, quilts, colonial court, land ownership, music, food, and our flora and fauna environment. Come tour “Old Brick” and hear its history. Sunday, June 17 at 3:00 pm the Main Street Baptist Gospel Choir will perform a concert of spirituals and Gospel music. Come early to ensure a seat. | Historic St. Luke's Church | 06/16/12 | Smithfield |
Kayak CampPresented by The Mariners' Museum at The Mariners' Museum June 11-June 15, 2012 Students ages 9-12 are invited to enjoy a week of paddling on Lake Maury, the James River, and other local waterways while learning about the Chesapeake Bay. Program provided by The Mariners’ Museum Education Department and Chesapeake Experience.
For more information contact Wisteria Perry at wperry@MarinersMuseum.org or (757) 591-7744 or to register contact Chesapeake Experience at www.ChesapeakeExperience.org. | The Mariners' Museum | 06/11/12- 06/15/12 | Newport News |
OpSail 2012 VirginiaPresented by Norfolk Festevents Ltd. at Town Point Park June 1-June 12, 2012 On the horizon lies a historic American milestone, an extraordinary occasion for the United States of America and the Commonwealth of Virginia...the Bicentennial of the War of 1812, the writing of the Star Spangled Banner, planned together with the spectacle of OpSail 2012. OpSail 2012 Virginia® is a collaboration between Operation Sail Inc. (OpSail) national, the United States Navy, Norfolk Festevents, and hundreds of national, state and local organizations.
From... | Norfolk Festevents Ltd. | 06/01/12- 06/12/12 | Norfolk |
36th Annual AT&T Norfolk HarborfestPresented by Norfolk Festevents Ltd. at Town Point Park June 8-June 11, 2012 For four memorable days, the Downtown Norfolk Waterfront transforms into an exciting playground for people of all ages. The historic waterfront festival offers a weekend packed with exciting activities on land and sea! Harborfest® includes tall ships and the Parade of Sail, the largest fireworks show on the East Coast, local, regional and national entertainment, family activities, unique and unusual performances, water activities and much more.
Event is free & open to the public | Norfolk Festevents Ltd. | 06/08/12- 06/11/12 | Norfolk |
SMGA Rain Barrel WorkshopPresented by Suffolk Master Gardeners Association June 9, 2012 Come to the workshop and make your own rain barrel. All supplies will be provided. Be prepared to take your 55 gallon barrel home with you! Registration deadline is June 5th!
Call to Register: 757-514-7284 | Suffolk Master Gardeners Association | 06/09/12 | Suffolk |
Blessed Hope Christian Center Walk for ChristPresented by Blessed Hope Christian Center June 9, 2012 This special event includes a one mile walk intended to bring churches and people of all backgrounds and cultures together to develop new bonds and friendships through our mutual love of God. The walk will conclude with a barbeque that is for everyone. | Blessed Hope Christian Center | 06/09/12 | Virginia Beach |
Muse Sketch Comedy Night #2Presented by The Muse Writers Center at Night of the Iguana June 8, 2012 Join The Muse Writers Center and The Pushers for a night of laughter featuring sketch comedy from more than 20 up-and-coming writers and performers who recently completed The Muse’s winter/spring sketch comedy workshops, taught by Brad McMurran and Sean Devereux, the founders of The Pushers. Open to the public; the cover charge is only $5.
Visit our website: www.the-muse.org or call us at 757-818-9880 for more information.
Night #2
A Night of Sketch... | The Muse Writers Center | 06/08/12 | Norfolk |
OpSail 2012 Virginia™ Parade of SailPresented by Norfolk Festevents Ltd. at Town Point Park June 8, 2012 The International fleet of tall ships will begin arriving on Thursday, June 7, 2012. They will anchor in Lynnhaven Roads, just north of the John A. Lesner Bridge on the Virginia Beach waterfront. The Parade of Sail will begin at 7AM on the morning of Friday, June 8, 2012. The fleet will parade from the Lynnhaven Roads anchorage through Thimble Shoals Channel, past the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel (between Trestles A and B) and past Fort Monroe in Hampton. From there, the ships will move... | Norfolk Festevents Ltd. | 06/08/12 | Norfolk |
Virginia Arts Festival Finale & OpSail 2012 Virginia™ Opening Night Gala Presented by Virginia Arts Festival at Chrysler Hall June 6, 2012 To celebrate the launch of OpSail 2012 Virginia™— one of the largest tall ship and maritime events in history—acclaimed Broadway conductor and musical director Rob Fisher pilots the Virginia Symphony Orchestra and acclaimed Broadway performers through favorite music with a nautical theme. Ports of call will include songs from Fisher's current Broadway hit revival Anything Goes, and selections from Richard Rodgers' soaring score for Victory at Sea and his beloved South... | Virginia Arts Festival | 06/06/12 | 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 |
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 |
Saturday Art Forum (A Conversation With the Artist)Presented by Chrysler Museum of Art at Chrysler Museum of Art June 2, 2012 Come to the Chrysler Museum of Art for an art filled hour with Hank Willis Thomas whose work is currently on view at the Chrysler. Hear the artist discuss how he mixes themes of identity and history with advertising and popular culture into a social commentary that is at once comfortably familiar and forcefully caustic. His three works in 30 Americans Priceless, Branded Head, Basketball and Chain beautifully illustrate this perspective. | Chrysler Museum of Art | 06/02/12 | Norfolk |