| Event Name | Organization | Dates | City | | 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 |
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 |
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 |
| Beach Bash | Virginia Beach Parks and Recreation - Special Events | 08/17/12 | Virginia Beach |
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 |
Concerts By the LakePresented by The Mariners' Museum at The Mariners' Museum June 7-August 31, 2012 Bring a blanket and the children as you enjoy live music, activities, and food and beverages on the front lawn of The Mariners' Museum.
Concerts are:
June 7th Deloreans
June 14th Slapwater
June 21st Rare Mix
June28th Butter
July 5th Slapwater
July 12th Spider Love
July 19th Tidewater Drive
July 26th Slapwater
August 2nd Deloreans
August 9th English Channel
August 23rd Crazy X
August 30th Rhondels
| The Mariners' Museum | 06/07/12-
08/31/12 | Newport News |
Dinosaurs!Presented by Virginia Living Museum at Virginia Living Museum May 26-September 3, 2012 Stomping, roaring, robotic dinosaurs come alive at the Virginia Living Museum with an all-new exciting exhibit from Kokoro, the inventor of robotic dinosaurs. Tremble at a growling T-Rex. Watch a Corythosaurus mother tend her brood. There’s even a nestful of eggs ready to hatch. See old favorites: Triceratops and Stegosaurus, and two marine reptiles: Mosasaurus and the long-necked Elasmosaurus. Soaring above is the bird-like Pteranodon. Kokoro’s dinosaur exhibits entertain and... | Virginia Living Museum | 05/26/12-
09/03/12 | Newport News |
RevQuest: The Lion and the UnicornPresented by Colonial Williamsburg Foundation at Colonial Williamsburg June 18-September 3, 2012 Colonial Williamsburg unveils an all-new online/onsite alternate reality game to enhance and expand a visit to the Historic Area this summer. “RevQuest: The Lion and the Unicorn” immerses participants in the world of 18th-century espionage as they race to protect the identity of a crucial patriot spy on the eve of the Battle of Yorktown. Based on actual events and real people, the game challenges players as never before to break codes and avoid detection as they navigate their... | Colonial Williamsburg Foundation | 06/18/12-
09/03/12 | Williamsburg |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
Group Canoeing & KayakingPresented by York River State Park at York River State Park March 10-September 29, 2012 Why limit your park experience to a mere walk when you and your group can explore the waters? York River State Park has a fleet of canoes and solo and tandem kayaks that can be rented from March thu September. Take these boats along the broad river shoreline, or explore the estuarine marsh along Taskinas Creek. Reserve a guided tour for your scout, church, or other group for as little as $4 to $8 per person. For more information and reservations, please call the park office at... | York River State Park | 03/10/12-
09/29/12 | Williamsburg |
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 |
An Occasion for the ArtsPresented by An Occasion for the Arts October 6-October 7, 2012 Always the first weekend of October, plan to attend this outdoor art event
- Acquire a piece of fine art from one of 170 juried artists,
- Experience kid-friendly hands-on activities and youth art from area students,
- Enjoy on-going varied, live performances throughout the event for all ages and tastes,
- Savor refreshments from street vendors, the wine & beer fest and at local restaurants | An Occasion for the Arts | 10/06/12-
10/07/12 | Williamsburg |
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 |
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 |
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 |
Zoo Tales at the Virginia ZooPresented by Virginia Zoo at Virginia Zoo January 3-December 18, 2012 Join the Virginia Zoo every Tuesday at 11:00 a.m. for story time at the Zoo. Enjoy a great book and possibly meet an animal or two. Locations and stories will vary. Check flyers at the ticket booths on Tuesdays for locations inside the Zoo. Zoo Tales is included with Zoo admission.
*Zoo Tales may be cancelled without notice due to factors such as weather. | Virginia Zoo | 01/03/12-
12/18/12 | Norfolk |
Concert In the Courtyard - Free Music SeriesPresented by City of Portsmouth March 2, 2012-March 2, 2013 Enjoy music in the Art Annex from The Herbie D Band with Amy Ferebee. | City of Portsmouth | 03/02/12-
03/02/13 | Portsmouth |
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 |
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 FridayPresented 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 Friday 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, sing or be... | 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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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