| Event Name | Organization | Dates | City | | Reptiles Bizarre and BeautifulPresented by Virginia Living Museum at Virginia Living Museum February 18-February 20, 2012 Experience a close encounter of the reptile kind. See a wide variety of native and exotic reptiles on display and in live animal programs. Reptiles are perhaps the most misunderstood and most feared creatures on earth, but the VLM staff wants the public to see their fascinating and attractive aspects as well. There will also be outside exhibitors, crafts and games.
| Virginia Living Museum | 02/18/12-
02/20/12 | Newport News |
| Preschool Storytime at Main Street Library | Newport News Public Library System | 01/17/12-
02/21/12 | Newport News |
| Preschool Storytime at Grissom Library | Newport News Public Library System | 01/17/12-
02/21/12 | Newport News |
| Tiny Tot Storytime at Main Street Library | Newport News Public Library System | 01/17/12-
02/21/12 | Newport News |
Tuesday Afterschool Make and Take Craft Presented by Newport News Public Library System at Newport News Public Library - Pearl Bailey Library February 21, 2012 Children ages 5-11 can make a craft to take home, 4-5:30 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 21, at Pearl Bailey Library. The craft program will be held the third Tuesday of each month, excluding holidays. Registration is required and is ongoing online at www.nngov.com/library/custom/onlinereg or by calling Pearl Bailey Library at 757-247-8677. | Newport News Public Library System | 02/21/12 | Newport News |
Battle of the Books Practice Sessions at Grissom LibraryPresented by Newport News Public Library System at Newport News Public Library - Grissom Library January 18-February 22, 2012 The Library System plans and coordinates the annual Battle of the Books program for schools in Newport News. The competition provides a way for students to have fun with books, while encouraging reading and promoting reading comprehension. Children in the elementary and middle school divisions read 15 books and answer questions based on the books. Library staff members read 30 books and write questions that are used to help schools practice in weekly mock battles. Practice sessions... | Newport News Public Library System | 01/18/12-
02/22/12 | Newport News |
| Tiny Tot Storytime at Grissom Library | Newport News Public Library System | 01/18/12-
02/22/12 | Newport News |
Teen Urban Lit Book ClubPresented by Newport News Public Library System at Newport News Public Library - Pearl Bailey Library February 22, 2012 Teens ages 12-18 can meet to discuss the urban lit book, “Hunger Games,” 4:30-5:30 p.m., the fourth Wednesday of each month, excluding holidays, at Pearl Bailey Library. The next meeting is Wednesday, Feb. 22. New members are always welcome, and no registration is required. For more information, call Pearl Bailey Library at 757-247-8677. | Newport News Public Library System | 02/22/12 | Newport News |
Battle of the Books Practice Sessions at Pearl Main LibraryPresented by Newport News Public Library System at Newport News Public Library - Pearl Bailey Library January 19-February 23, 2012 The Library System plans and coordinates the annual Battle of the Books program for schools in Newport News. The competition provides a way for students to have fun with books, while encouraging reading and promoting reading comprehension. Children in the elementary and middle school divisions read 15 books and answer questions based on the books. Library staff members read 30 books and write questions that are used to help schools practice in weekly mock battles. Practice sessions... | Newport News Public Library System | 01/19/12-
02/23/12 | Newport News |
| Wee Ones Storytime at Main Street Library | Newport News Public Library System | 01/26/12-
02/23/12 | Newport News |
SESSION III ACTING AND DANCE CLASSESPresented by Iron Street Productions January 16-February 26, 2012 Acting & Dance Classes for everyone! Dialects for Stage, Film Making, Monologue Classes, Acting for Youth & Adults. Hip Hop and Adult Dance just for fun !!! Visit our website for course descriptions, time snd prices | Iron Street Productions | 01/16/12-
02/26/12 | Newport News |
Mancala Challenge for YouthPresented by Newport News Public Library System at Newport News Public Library - Pearl Bailey Library February 27, 2012 In celebration of Black History Month, youth ages 8-18 can compete in a Mancala Challenge, 4:30 to 6 p.m., Monday, Feb. 27, at Pearl Bailey Library. The final player to collect the most gems in the round-robin game competition will be declared the winner and receive a Mancala game set. No registration required. For more information, call Pearl Bailey Library at 757-247-8677. | Newport News Public Library System | 02/27/12 | Newport News |
Teen Advisory Committee at Main Street Library and CraftapaloozaPresented by Newport News Public Library System at Newport News Public Library - Main Street Library February 27, 2012 Teens ages 12-17 can join the Teen Advisory Committee to make a difference at Main Street Library. Committee members provide valuable input in developing teen programs and policies and recommend library book purchases. The next meeting is 4-6 p.m., Friday, Feb. 27, at Main Street Library. Following the meeting, teens can join in crafting projects including jewelry-making, tie-dye T-shirts and duct tape creations.. No registration required. For more information, call Main Street Library at... | Newport News Public Library System | 02/27/12 | Newport News |
| Itβs Your Move: Chess Masters Club | Newport News Public Library System | 02/29/12 | Newport News |
Itβs All in the Fold: Advanced Origami ClubPresented by Newport News Public Library System at Newport News Public Library - Pearl Bailey Library February 1-February 29, 2012 Youth ages 8-18 who are tired of making the same old cups and swans can join this club to go beyond basic origami to create more advanced animals and boxes. The Club meets 4-5:30 p.m. on the first Thursday of each month, excluding holidays, at Pearl Bailey Library. The next meeting is Thursday, Feb. 2. Registration is required and is ongoing online at www.nngov.com/library/custom/onlinereg or by calling Pearl Bailey Library at 757-247-8677. | Newport News Public Library System | 02/01/12-
02/29/12 | Newport News |
| 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 |
Living History DayPresented by The Mariners' Museum at The Mariners' Museum March 9, 2012 Join us as we bring Civil War history to life with events focusing on the famed Battle between ironclads USS Monitor and CSS Virginia. Students will interact with soldiers and sailors, tour the award-winning USS MONITOR Center, play 19th century games, make period crafts, and participate in interactive vignettes, such as Civil War Through Music, A Slave’s Perspective of the War, Sailor vs. Soldier Life, and Uncommon Soldiers! | The Mariners' Museum | 03/09/12 | Newport News |
Ironclad ChefPresented by The Mariners' Museum at The Mariners' Museum March 10, 2012 Join us as we host the second annual Ironclad Chef competition. Throughout the day, guests will witness demonstrations of two very unique cooking styles, that of a slave on a plantation and that of a Union cook on the deck of the USS Monitor. The two competitors will discuss their menu choices, ingredients, and cooking styles, giving insight into a world of food preparation before refrigeration, electric ovens, and microwaves. This portion of the Ironclad Chef competition is free for... | The Mariners' Museum | 03/10/12 | Newport News |
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 |
Living HistoryPresented by The Mariners' Museum at The Mariners' Museum March 9-March 11, 2012 Bring your students to The Mariners’ Museum and we will make Civil War history come to life with events focusing on the famed 1862 Battle of Hampton Roads between the ironclads USS Monitor and CSS Virginia.
Students will have the opportunity to interact with Civil War soldiers, explore the award-winning USS Monitor center, and get a behind-the-scenes tour of the state-of-the-art Conservation Facility. But the fun doesn’t stop there; 19th century crafts and games will be... | The Mariners' Museum | 03/09/12-
03/11/12 | Newport News |
10th Annual Battle of Hampton Roads WeekendPresented by The Mariners' Museum at The Mariners' Museum March 9-March 11, 2012 March 2012 marks the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Hampton Roads. On March 8, 1862, the CSS Virginia destroyed the USS Cumberland and the USS Congress in a battle that showed the supremacy of iron over wood. The following day the Union ironclad Monitor met the CSS Virginia in a battle, which- though fought to a draw- changed the very nature of naval warfare not only in America, but worldwide.
Join The Mariners’ Museum and our partners at NOAA’s Monitor... | The Mariners' Museum | 03/09/12-
03/11/12 | Newport News |
Ironclad BattleQuestPresented by The Mariners' Museum at The Mariners' Museum March 10-March 11, 2012 Explore the Battle of Hampton Roads like never before with Ironclad BattleQuest, a fun interactive adventure for the entire family.
During this year’s Battle of Hampton Roads weekend, Union and Confederate “spies” will abound as families explore the encampment, uncover secrets about the USS Monitor and CSS Virginia, hold audience with Abraham Lincoln, and experience Civil War food before reporting back to their “commanding officer.” These are just a few of... | The Mariners' Museum | 03/10/12-
03/11/12 | Newport News |
Circurious!Presented by Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts at Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts March 24, 2012 Circurious is a heart-stopping, mind-boggling display of artistry and athleticism. Discover all the wow factor and star quality of the circus tent, concert hall, and Broadway stage in one fantastic evening. Indulge your curiosities and celebrate your senses as aerialists, acrobats, contortionists, jugglers, illusionists, singers, dancers, world record holders, and indescribable feats reignite your belief in human potential! | Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts | 03/24/12 | Suffolk |
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 |
Going To Pieces Presented by Blue Skies Art Gallery at Blue Skies Art Gallery February 16-March 29, 2012 Blue Skies Gallery presents, Going To Pieces, a unique show all about patchwork. Cozy up to traditionally pieced calico quilts, and marvel at contemporary art quilts created from unconventional materials like paper and meta and paint!
A reception will be held on February 25th from 5:30-7:30.
| Blue Skies Art Gallery | 02/16/12-
03/29/12 | Hampton |
Here's Killing You, KidPresented by Mystery Dinner Playhouse - Williamsburg at Clarion Inn and Suites November 4, 2011-March 31, 2012 Audience members solve this 1940's detective spoof while enjoying a four course dinner. The dinner is served by a zany cast of suspects who all the while are providing clues to help solve the crime. You guess whodunit!
Move over Sam Spade, Mike Hammer & Phillip Marlowe, there’s a new sleuth in town. He’s got a case to solve and despite the Surgeon General’s warning, it’s going to take a lot of cigarettes and whiskey to tough it out. When you see this... | Mystery Dinner Playhouse - Williamsburg | 11/04/11-
03/31/12 | Williamsburg |
The Butler's Been MurderedPresented by Mystery Dinner Playhouse at Doubletree Hotel Virginia Beach November 18, 2011-April 21, 2012 Audience members solve this boisterous butler convention murder mystery while enjoying a four course dinner. The dinner is served by a zany cast of suspects who all the while are providing clues to help you solve the crime. You guess whodunit!
Welcome fellow butlers to WOWIBUCON The World Wide Butlers Convention. Every four years we gather with our peers to celebrate the wonderful world of Butlering, and to determine who will win the coveted title, “Butler of the... | Mystery Dinner Playhouse | 11/18/11-
04/21/12 | Virginia Beach |
Angelina Ballerina Stars of Tomorrow Pro-Social Dance Education ProgramPresented by Tidewater Dance Theater, Inc. October 29, 2011-April 28, 2012 The Angelina Ballerina™ Stars of Tomorrow (AB Stars) pro-social dance education program offers discounted dance, music and theater classes to children age 3 - 10 in the Tidewater area of VA. Children age 3 - 10 are inspired by Angelina Ballerina "the little mouse with big dreams" through a carefully prepared dance, music and theater curriculum developed by Tidewater Dance Theater, Inc. Children age 6 - 10 are introduced to different genres of dance such as ballet, hip hop and... | Tidewater Dance Theater, Inc. | 10/29/11-
04/28/12 | Newport News |
Sherwood Lucky Shoe ClassicPresented by Portsmouth Horseshoe Club at Sleepy Hole Park April 28, 2012 This is a sanctioned horseshoe tournament, host by the Portsmouth Horseshoe Club. This is one of the club's largest tournaments of the year. Their will be horseshoe pitchers from all across the state and country coming to this tournament. The top 3 of each class will receive awards. This tournament will be held at sleepy hole park, suffolk, va. Hope to see you all there. | Portsmouth Horseshoe Club | 04/28/12 | Suffolk |
HAIRSPRAYPresented by Virginia Musical Theatre at Sandler Center for the Performing Arts April 27-April 29, 2012 Broadway's big, fat musical comedy hit, based on the John Waters' film about Tracy Turnblad, a larger than life teenage girl living in 1962 Baltimore, who lets nothing get in her way. Winner of 8 TONY Awards including Best Musical. | Virginia Musical Theatre | 04/27/12-
04/29/12 | Virginia Beach |
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 |
Whiskers n' Tails-Feathers n' ScalesPresented by Blue Skies Art Gallery at Blue Skies Art Gallery March 30-May 10, 2012 Get ready for Whiskers n' Tails-Feathers n' Scales, a fun show celebrating our love for our four legged and feathered friends...and even those with scales! Please visit Blue Skies Gallery for a special day long event on Saturday, April 7th. Animals from the SPCA, in need of loving permanent homes, will be visiting from 11 am till 4 pm. There will also be raffles for pet portraits in a wide range of mediums. See you there! | Blue Skies Art Gallery | 03/30/12-
05/10/12 | Hampton |
6th Annual Lytle Law 5k for CHKDPresented by Lytle Law May 19, 2012 Event Description- Walk or run a mile or a 5k through-out the beautiful area surrounding the starting and ending location of the Lytle Law office. Free t-shirt for all those who register before May 5th and after while supplies last. Free cook out after the race, live music, face painting, raffle, and silent auction after the race. Please register at www.lytlelaw5k.com! | Lytle Law | 05/19/12 | Newport News |
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 |
Writers' Coffee BreakPresented by The Muse Writers Center July 22, 2011-July 25, 2014 Join us every Friday from 10:30 a.m.-Noon at Elliot's Fairgrounds Coffee Shop (806 Baldwin Ave. #2 (at Colley), Ghent, Norfolk) for an informal get-together where area writers and Muse teachers, students, and friends enjoy conversation and camaraderie over a (perhaps much needed) coffee break. Hosted by Jennifer James. Come and join us! | The Muse Writers Center | 07/22/11-
07/25/14 | 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 |
CineMuse Hi-Def Cinema: The Blue Realm - Shark BusinessPresented by Nauticus at Nauticus April 23, 2010 - Ongoing Shark Business unravels some of the mysteries surrounding sharks with controversial behaviorist Dr. Erich Ritter. Witness divers testing the limits of shark-human interaction outside of cages! | Nauticus | 04/23/10-
Ongoing | Norfolk |
| Garden Tours | Colonial Williamsburg Foundation | 09/15/09-
Ongoing | Williamsburg |
| B&N Jr. Weekly Storytimes | Barnes and Noble - Chesapeake | 07/18/09-
Ongoing | Chesapeake |
Down on the FarmPresented by Colonial Williamsburg Foundation at Colonial Williamsburg September 1, 2009 - Ongoing This exhibition in the Penelope P. and Dr. Sergio V. Proserpi Gallery follows the story of Prince, a carved wooden dog, as he explores the country side. This family-friendly exhibition features animals in paintings, sculpture and toys. Visitors read rhyming text that tells the adventures of Prince as he meets up with weathervane roosters, carved ducks, and wooden horses. Related sticker book and plush toy available in the Museum Store. | Colonial Williamsburg Foundation | 09/01/09-
Ongoing | Williamsburg |
Listen My Children: Legends, Myths and Fables for FamiliesPresented by Colonial Williamsburg Foundation at Colonial Williamsburg April 6, 2009 - Ongoing Bring the entire family to the Coffeehouse Backyard for a gathering with fun and interesting stories that the whole family will enjoy. Storytellers will share their tales by firelight as young and old hear some of the same legends that entertained families of centuries past. | Colonial Williamsburg Foundation | 04/06/09-
Ongoing | Williamsburg |
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 |
After School Clay CampPresented by Peninsula Fine Arts Center at Peninsula Fine Arts Center March 31, 2010 - Ongoing For four weeks children explore the properties of clay through hand forming techniques and the potter's wheel. Clay Camp allows each child to experience these methods to develop the hand-eye coordination and motor skills necessary to create artwork and utilitarian objects. "Clay camp is 'full-contact' art," says instructor Beth Turbeville, "It offers a multi-level learning experience. Working with clay challenges students to use their imagination while incorporating aspects... | Peninsula Fine Arts Center | 03/31/10-
Ongoing | Newport News |
CineMuse Hi-Def Cinema: The Octopus ChallengePresented by Nauticus at Nauticus April 26, 2010 - Ongoing This amusing and insightful program shows the octopus in action - squeezing into tiny spaces, sniffing out hidden food, even opening doors. A BBC/Animal Planet co-production. | Nauticus | 04/26/10-
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 |
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