| Event Name | Organization | Dates | City | | | "Kids In Art" Fridays | Colonial Williamsburg Foundation | 04/06/12-
06/15/12 | Williamsburg |
| "The Material World" | Colonial Williamsburg Foundation | 03/14/12-
06/13/12 | Williamsburg |
"When Insects Invade: The Unwanted Museum Visitor"Presented by Colonial Williamsburg Foundation at Dewitt Wallace Decorative Arts Museum March 15-June 14, 2012 “When Insects Invade: The Unwanted Museum Visitor.” Uncover more about a museum conservator’s job by learning what types of insects museums worry about, what kind of damage they can do and how conservators deal with them. This program begins at 2:30 p.m. Thursdays, March 15-June 14. | Colonial Williamsburg Foundation | 03/15/12-
06/14/12 | Williamsburg |
1776Presented by Kimball Theatre at Kimball Theatre June 27-July 1, 2012 ShowStoppers Productions brings history to life through the people who shaped our country during the award-winning musical, “1776,” at Colonial Williamsburg’s Kimball Theatre.
“1776” follows John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, and Richard Henry Lee and Thomas Jefferson as they attempt to convince the members of the 2nd Continental Congress to vote for independence from the shackles of the British monarchy. | Kimball Theatre | 06/27/12-
07/01/12 | Williamsburg |
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 |
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 |
A Court of Tar and FeathersPresented by Colonial Williamsburg Foundation at Colonial Williamsburg April 7, 2009 - Ongoing The men who answered Virginia's call for the defense of American liberty were proud, brave, and spirited. They were bound together by the ties of honor and love of country. Any who would challenge their rights and liberties had better beware! | Colonial Williamsburg Foundation | 04/07/09-
Ongoing | Williamsburg |
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 |
Anecdotes & Parables - Georgeanna Fellio and Heather BryantPresented by City of Portsmouth at Portsmouth Art and Cultural Center April 21-July 1, 2012 This exhibition features lithographs, sculptures and paintings by Heather Bryant, Georgeanna Fellio and Linda Mitchell, three artists who explore animal narratives in their work.
Reception: May 4, 2012 from 5pm-8pm | City of Portsmouth | 04/21/12-
07/01/12 | Portsmouth |
Art in Clay: Masterworks of North Carolina EarthenwarePresented by Colonial Williamsburg Foundation at Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Folk Art Museum September 24, 2011-July 29, 2012 A new traveling ceramics exhibition exploring the Old World traditions of the early Carolina backcountry opens Sept. 24 in Colonial Williamsburg’s Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Folk Art Museum. “Art in Clay: Masterworks of North Carolina Earthenware” is the first exhibit to celebrate the achievements of North Carolina's 18th- and 19th-century potters.
Highly skilled craftsmen of European and British descent brought a variety of Old World traditions with them to America... | Colonial Williamsburg Foundation | 09/24/11-
07/29/12 | Williamsburg |
| Art Stop | Colonial Williamsburg Foundation | 03/17/12-
06/12/12 | Williamsburg |
| Artist Trading Cards | Colonial Williamsburg Foundation | 04/06/12-
06/15/12 | Williamsburg |
| 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 |
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 |
Cameo Performances: Masterpieces of Cameo Glass from the Chrysler's Collection
Avg. Event Rating(5.0 Stars): Presented by Chrysler Museum of Art at Chrysler Museum of Art June 29, 2008 - Ongoing Avg. Event Rating (5.0 Stars): Highlighting the skills of master carvers and their sources of inspiration, Cameo Performances explores the history of cameo glass carving beginning with ancient Roman examples, focusing on the popular technique's resurgence in England during the late 19th century. | Chrysler Museum of Art | 06/29/08-
Ongoing | Norfolk |
Canoeing With The StarsPresented by York River State Park at York River State Park June 16, 2012 Get away from the bright lights of the city and spend an evening with us looking at the night sky. For an added touch, we'll enjoy it from a canoe! Whether you're an expert on the stars and planets or a novice, you'll still enjoy this peaceful trip on the creek. One experienced canoeist per canoe required. Afterwards, enjoy seeing the stars up close with telescopes provided by the Virginia Peninsula Astronomy Club. | York River State Park | 06/16/12 | Williamsburg |
| Ceramics Up-Close | Colonial Williamsburg Foundation | 09/05/08-
Ongoing | Williamsburg |
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 |
Civil War 150th Lecture Series - The Ironclad Life on the JamesPresented by The Mariners' Museum at The Mariners' Museum August 11, 2012 She had a cranky engine, a gouty captain, and a small barnyard on deck. Temperatures inside the USS Monitor vessel soared to 160 degrees at times and only one man on board thought to bring mosquito netting with him, and he wasn’t sharing. Find out the untold stories of the Monitor’s time on the James River.
For more information, please contact Anna Holloway at aholloway@MarinersMuseum.org or (757) 591-7740. | The Mariners' Museum | 08/11/12 | Newport News |
Civil War 150th Lecture Series: The Monitor and the Appomattox Raid Presented by The Mariners' Museum June 23, 2012 This will continue the exciting lecture series occurring periodically throughout the year of 2012. These lectures will highlight the most important dates surrounding the USS Monitor and the CSS Virginia. Mariners’ Museum staff and volunteers will provide an informative, illustrated lecture on Ironclad Steam Warships.
The Monitor is best known for her battle with the CSS Virginia in Hampton Roads, March 9, 1862. Yet she spent most of her working life on the James River,... | The Mariners' Museum | 06/23/12 | Newport News |
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 |
COME SEA HISTORY!Presented by City of Portsmouth at Lightship Portsmouth Museum May 28, 2012 Celebrate Memorial Day with the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Museum and Lightship Portsmouth, following Portsmouth’s Memorial Day Parade! Learn about over 250 years of Portsmouth and naval history. Join in on Civil War era Revenue Cutter Service and U.S. Navy Demonstrations. Also, meet lightship sailors with the Tidewater Maritime Living History Association!
Create shipbuilding and patriotic crafts, play historic games, and go on a scavenger hunt. | City of Portsmouth | 05/28/12 | Portsmouth |
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 |
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 |
Dinner with Venus: A Twice in a Lifetime EventPresented by Virginia Living Museum at Virginia Living Museum June 5, 2012 Join the Virginia Living Museum at the Abbitt Observatory and Planetarium for an amazing observing opportunity. On rare occasions, the Earth, Venus and the Sun align such that the planet Venus can be seen directly in front of the brilliant solar surface. On June 5, this rare event will be briefly visible for the final time in our lifetime; the next transit of Venus will occur in 105 years. Come see it live as our staff astronomers interpret this incredible event for you. Cost includes... | Virginia Living Museum | 06/05/12 | Newport News |
Dinosaur DiscoveriesPresented by Virginia Living Museum at Virginia Living Museum June 30, 2012 Everyone loves dinosaurs! Meet live critters that just might be descendants of the dinosaurs. Try your hand at reassembling a set of dino “bones.” Walk like a dinosaur and make dino-themed crafts. See and touch real dinosaur bones, coprolites, gizzard stones and footprints. You can even take your picture next to a model of a full-size T-Rex skull. A day filled with dinosaur fun for the whole family. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Also view the museum's animatronic Dinosaurs! exhibit, which runs... | Virginia Living Museum | 06/30/12 | 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 |
Dinosaurs! The Camp-In!Presented by Virginia Living Museum at Virginia Living Museum June 1-June 2, 2012 Dinosaurs are back and better than ever! Spend the night in the Virginia Living Museum learning about all things dinosaur, including the museum's animatronic Dinosaurs! exhibit. Games, crafts, fun activities, a planetarium show and more. Includes an evening snack, light breakfast, a gift bag for the kids, and admission to the museum all day Saturday so you can continue your tour on your own. 6:30 p.m. June 1 to 9 a.m. June 2. Cost: $35 per child aged 4–17, $25 per adult ages 18 and up.... | Virginia Living Museum | 06/01/12-
06/02/12 | Newport News |
| Discovery Lab - Fish of the York River | Virginia Institute of Marine Science | 07/17/12 | Gloucester |
| Discovery Lab - Ocean Chemistry and Acidification | Virginia Institute of Marine Science | 06/19/12 | Gloucester |
Discovery Lab - Streams to Sea: WatershedsPresented by Virginia Institute of Marine Science August 21, 2012 Join May Sligh of the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation to learn what a watershed is, how pollutants and nutrients end up in the Bay, and what you can do to help. | Virginia Institute of Marine Science | 08/21/12 | Gloucester |
| Discovery Lab: Mad Lab! | Virginia Institute of Marine Science | 10/23/12 | Gloucester |
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 |
Explore the Declaration of IndependencePresented by Colonial Williamsburg Foundation at Dewitt Wallace Decorative Arts Museum April 3-June 12, 2012 "Explore the Declaration of Independence” traces the exciting events leading to the Declaration of Independence and the American Revolution. Young guests can create a patriotic souvenir to take home. This program will take place at 1:45 p.m. on Tuesdays, April 3-June 12. | Colonial Williamsburg Foundation | 04/03/12-
06/12/12 | Williamsburg |
Fashion Accessories from Head to Toe: 1600 to 1840Presented by Colonial Williamsburg Foundation at Dewitt Wallace Decorative Arts Museum January 29, 2011-August 31, 2012 A new exhibition at Colonial Williamsburg’s DeWitt Wallace Decorative Arts Museum features apparel that turned heads for 240 years and demonstrates that fashion accessories were just as important in the distant past as they are today.
“Fashion Accessories from Head to Toe: 1600 to 1840” takes wardrobe items out of the closet and illustrates their roles in reflecting the latest fashion trends for men and women. More than 200 fashion accessories are displayed —... | Colonial Williamsburg Foundation | 01/29/11-
08/31/12 | Williamsburg |
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 |
First HitPresented by Colonial Williamsburg Foundation at Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Folk Art Museum September 9, 2011-September 11, 2012 “First Hit,” the first 21st-century folk art painting acquisition by Colonial Williamsburg’s Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Folk Art Museum, will go on view today in the introductory gallery of the Art Museums of Colonial Williamsburg.
“First Hit” is a 2002 oil painting by Virginia Beach artist Betty Herbert that depicts one of the most horrifying moments in recent memory — the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks on New York City’s World Trade... | Colonial Williamsburg Foundation | 09/09/11-
09/11/12 | Williamsburg |
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 |
FREE TRADE & SAILOR’S RIGHTS!Presented by Lightship Portsmouth Museum at Lightship Portsmouth Museum June 2, 2012 Join us as we celebrate the bicentennial of the War of 1812, and learn about the important role of Portsmouth during America’s “Second War of Independence.” Enjoy living history demonstrations, hands-on activities and exhibits exploring the conflict in depth. As with all our First Saturday programs, admission will be FREE to both the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Museum and Lightship Portsmouth! | Lightship Portsmouth Museum | 06/02/12 | Portsmouth |
GARDEN DELIGHTS: PLEIN AIR PAINTING TRIP TO THE PINKHAM GARDENSPresented by City of Portsmouth at Portsmouth Art and Cultural Center May 26, 2012 PAINTERS!!! –Bring your oils, acrylics, watercolors, and brush-ink. You will NOT want to miss this rare opportunity to utilize an amazing backdrop for creative energy. The Portsmouth Art and Cultural Center (PACC), along with Bill and Linda Pinkham, are hosting a painting expedition to the Pinkham Gardens. Participants will meet at PACC for carpooling to the garden. There, Bill and Linda will give an orientation of the grounds which are filled with beautiful and bizarre life-forms,... | City of Portsmouth | 05/26/12 | Portsmouth |
Give Dad the One that Got AwayPresented by Virginia Living Museum at Virginia Living Museum June 16-June 17, 2012 Name a trout in the Virginia Living Museum's Mountain Cove in Dad's honor for Father's Day for just $5. Your gift supports the care and feeding of his fish, and Dad will receive a certificate commemorating the honor. Or bring Dad to the museum on Father's Day weekend for special fish feeding opportunities. You can name and feed your fish for $15 (museum admission also required). Feeding times are 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Limited availability; register in advance at 757-595-9135. 524 J. Clyde... | Virginia Living Museum | 06/16/12-
06/17/12 | Newport News |
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 |
| Growing Up in the 19th Century | Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Folk Art Museum | 06/29/08-
Ongoing | Williamsburg |
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 |
HeraldryPresented by Colonial Williamsburg Foundation at Dewitt Wallace Decorative Arts Museum April 5-June 14, 2012 “Heraldry” explores the galleries for coats of arms. While learning the meaning behind the symbols, kids may illustrate a book to take home. Recommended for children 8 and up. This program will take place at 1:45 p.m. Thursdays, April 5-June 14. | Colonial Williamsburg Foundation | 04/05/12-
06/14/12 | Williamsburg |
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 |
Heritage Day: Main Street Baptist Gospel ChoirPresented by Historic St. Luke's Church at Historic St. Luke's Church June 17, 2012 Celebrate our community heritage with two days of events at Historic St. Luke’s Church. Heritage Day - June 16& 17. 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 | 06/17/12 | Smithfield |
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 |
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