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28th Annual Stockley Gardens Spring Arts Festival
Hope House Foundation
May 19-May 20, 2012
Hope House Foundation, a non-profit organization that has been providing support services for people with developmental disabilities since 1964, announces the dates for the 28th Annual Stockley Gardens Spring Arts Festival—May 19-20, 2012, at Stockley Gardens Park in the Ghent section of Norfolk. The park is located on the corner of Stockley Gardens and Olney Road in Norfolk. The hours of the festival, which is free and open to the public, are Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Sunday, noon to 6:00 p.m. All proceeds benefit Hope House Foundation.
Proud Sponsors of the event include: Miller Oil/Miller Mart, Mancon, Ghent Business Association, Old Point National Bank, WNIS 790AM, WHRO, VEER Magazine, Hampton Roads Magazine, 93.7 BOB-FM.
Over 140 artists have been selected to exhibit at the festival, which offers exhibition opportunities in every fine-art medium, such as painting, ceramics, sculpture, photography, and jewelry.
Specialty food items will be available from many area vendors throughout the weekend. Vendors include such favorites as Ben & Jerry’s, Belmont House of Smoke, Cogan’s Pizza, Hawaiian Sno, East Fresh, Sherri’s Crab Cakes, Grapevine Restaurant, and Eat-a-Pita.
This Spring we are debuting an new line up of local musical talent over the course of the festival, and will include well-known favorites such as So What!, Skye Zentz, Mink & Cheef’s Electric Band, Bria Kelly & Friends, ZigZag, More Perfect Jones, Betty Iron Thumbs, Dancing with Dragons, Jim Masters, and Passenger. We will also have a variety of children’s activities throughout the course of the festival.
Anchor's Away
The Hurrah Players
May 18-May 20, 2012
Hurrah’s musical salute to Broadway’s most nautical performances. Selections from South Pacific, Dames at Sea, The Little Mermaid, Big River, Peter Pan and more will have you singing AHOY!
Please note that “Anchors Aweigh” is the name for the official song of the US Navy, and the title of a 1945 musical-comedy film starring Frank Sinatra and Gene Kelly. Out of our respect for military traditions, as well as for the copyright privileges of original artists, we have chosen to designate our musical revue
“Anchors Away”.
Norfolk Tides vs. Pawtucket Red Sox
Norfolk Tides
May 19-May 22, 2012
The 2012 season will be the Tides’ 44th season at the Triple-A level and 20th season at Harbor Park. It will also be Norfolk’s sixth season as the Triple-A affiliate of the Baltimore Orioles.
Saturday, May 19
Armed Forces Night and Post-Game Fireworks Extravaganza
Active duty and retired military personnel as well as dependents can show their ID at the Harbor Park box office to get box seat tickets for $8.50 each and reserved seat tickets for $7.50 each.
Sunday, May 20
The Norfolk Tides will welcome dog owners and their dogs to a special Sunday afternoon baseball game at Harbor Park.
Plus, the first 4,000 fans entering Harbor Park will receive a full color photograph of a Tides player courtesy of "The Tide" Light Rail System and ESPN Radio 94.1 FM.
Also, the Tides welcome New York Mets legend Ed Kranepool for a special appearance.
Southside Pro Wrestling
SevenVenues
May 26, 2012
"Uprising 11"Special Guest “The Barbarian”High-flying, hard-hitting, jaw-dropping action, for all ages 6-60. See the areas top Wrestling Superstars compete to be the best in an all out two hour extravaganza, LIVE at the Norfolk Scope.
Langley and Gloucester Kennel Club's Annual Dog Show
Langley Kennel Club
May 25-May 28, 2012
Spectators will have the opportunity to observe breed Conformation competition (similar to dog shows on TV) as well as Rally and Obedience Trials. You will be able to see many different breeds of dogs and be able to talk to groomers, handlers and breeders. Shop at a the vendors booths for some doggie related goodies for your own winner at home. Sorry but dogs not entered in the show are not allowed in the building.
This is an American Kennel Club (AKC) sanctioned show. Each day is a whole new show so come on out and root for your choice of "Best in Show" each day.
Beginning Acrylic Painting
Peninsula Fine Arts Center
April 4-May 23, 2012
Join artist and Pfac educator Janet Rash in the painting class you have been asking for. You will create three finished acrylic paintings in eight weeks, while you learn the basics of color theory, composition and technique. All you need bring is passion and a willingness to learn and have fun. All materials supplied; tuition includes materials fee. Limit: 14 students.
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I Am Lincoln Center - a ballet presented by the ESO School of Dance
Eastern Shore's Own, Inc.
May 19-May 20, 2012
ESO’s School of Dance presents its 2012 Spring ballet production titled “I Am Lincoln Center”. The production, with over 100 dancers, will focus on a day in the life of Lincoln Center in New York City, covering the many activities that the center hosts throughout the course of a day. Music in the production ranges from David Benoit, Philip Glass, Gershwin, Bach and Rachmaninoff to music from Cirque du Soleil and Broadway.
Art After Dark at the Chrysler Museum of Art
Chrysler Museum of Art
May 23, 2012
Our summer film series returns with the documentary Jean-Michel Basquiat: The Radiant Child. Centered on a rare interview that director Tamra Davis shot with her friend Jean-Michel Basquiat more than 20 years ago, this definitive documentary chronicles the meteoric rise and fall of the young artist. Bring a lawn chair or blanket since weather permitting our first two films will be shown in Mary's Garden with a cash bar, otherwise, we'll cool off in the Kaufman Theatre in the Chrysler Museum.
Vision in Clay: CDA Artists
City of Portsmouth
March 25-May 28, 2012
The exhibit promotes the exploration of the ceramic arts from functional ware to large sale sculptures.
SMGA Rain Barrel Workshop
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
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Chesapeake Fine Arts Commission (With support from The National Endowment for the Arts and the Virginia Commission for the Arts) ● City of Hampton and the Hampton Arts Commission ● Newport News Arts Commission and the City of Newport News ● City of Norfolk Commission on the Arts and Humanities ● The City of Portsmouth through the Portsmouth Museum and Fine Arts Commission ● Suffolk Fine Arts Commission ● City of Virginia Beach through the Virginia Beach Arts and Humanities Commission ● Williamsburg Area Arts Commission ● York County Arts Commission