Local Tidewater Virginia Happenings

COMMUNITY EVENTS/FESTIVALS

Now-Jan 19 - 10th Anniversary Virginia Beach Restaurant Week. Virginia Beach Restaurant Week is the culinary event of the year with area chefs showcasing their creativity and restaurants offering specialty prices lunches and dinners. Join us this year as we celebrate our 10th Anniversary. Visit Virginia Beach’s finest restaurants January 10th through the 19th as master chefs serve up innovative menus featuring tantalizing culinary creations. Virginia Beach Restaurant Week features two course lunches for ten dollars and three course dinners starting at twenty dollars. This year’s Restaurant Week promises to be the most exciting ever with over 80 participating restaurants. http://www.dineinvb.com/restaurant-week/

Now-Jan 19 - MacArthur on Ice: Outdoor Ice Skating In Downtown Norfolk. There’s only one place to skate outdoors during the holidays at MacArthur Center, where you’ll always find something special. Bring the family, bring your friends and enjoy the best skating extravaganza Norfolk’s ever seen. The outdoor ice rink is located at the corner of Monticello Avenue and Freemason Street, across the street from The Norva.http://www.shopmacarthur.com/maconice

Now-Jan 20 - Winter Extravaganza Carnival, MacArthur Center, Downtown Norfolk. Enjoy our outdoor Winter Carnival featuring nine family-friendly rides. Located outside next to MacArthur On Ice, the Winter Carnival will be open Thursday through Sunday until the kids are out of school, at which time it will be open seven days a week. The cost is $1.25 for a single ticket, $25 for 25 tickets or $40 for 50 tickets. Rides include: 55-foot-tall, LED-lit Ferris Wheel, 20-foot-tall Fun Slide, Tilt-a-Whirl, Spinning Monkeys, Helicopters, Red Baron Airplanes, Rio Grande Train, Spinning Tea Cups, Ocean Rage.

Now-Feb 2 - Oceanfront Ice Park, Rudee Loop, Virginia Beach. Ice skate at the Oceanfront to holiday tunes and a sea breeze. The Ice Park will provide a full array of events and activities highlighted by special demonstrations and a holiday themed carnival area for the kids! Admission to the Ice Park is $12 for individuals and $45 for families (up to 5 people) and includes rental skates and unlimited skating for the evening. Skating is open to everyone age 4 and up! Military discount tickets are available at all local base Information, Ticket & Tour Offices (ITT).

Now-Sun, Mar 29 - Winter Orchid Display 2015, Norfolk Botanical Gardens, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm, 6700 Azalea Garden Rd., Norfolk. Don’t miss the opportunity to see beautiful blooming orchids in the Norfolk Botanical Garden Tropical House. Many of the orchids provided by the Tidewater Orchid Society, and Old Dominion University ODU_sig_idea_fullcolor ODU Arthur and Phyllis Kaplan Orchid Conservatory and Research Greenhouse. This winter exhibit is FREE with regular Garden admission.

Thu, Jan 15 - Tickets go on sale for the 2015 Smithfield Wine & Brew Fest Weekend. The Wine & Brew Fest will be held Saturday, April 11, 2015 from 11:00 am until 5:00 pm at Windsor Castle Park in downtown Smithfield, the Wine & Brew Fest features over 100 tastings of Virginia Wines & Virginia Craft Brews, special offerings of Organic Wines, three stages of live music, weekend hotel packages, wine dinners and handcrafted artist vendors. This event sells out, so get your tickets and hotel reservations early! For further information call 757.357.5182.

Thu, Jan 15 - Third Thursday at The Chrysler Museum of Art, 5 - 10:00 pm, One Memorial Place, Norfolk. In the Museum, we are hosting educators and those who love to learn for a night full of fun. Peruse tables set up by area organizations such as the Virginia Aquarium, and Nauticus, and enjoy performances and presentations by our partners. Find out how you can bring these organizations and others to your or your child’s classroom. Performances and demonstrations by these groups will take place throughout the night. At the Glass Studio, Suzanne Peck will be the lead glass artist in a program she’s calling Radiant Intensity, an exploration of the interconnectivity of the body through thermal imaging, glass and movement. Music will be provided by Joe Hamm with 3 am. This evening is free for Museum Members and children, $5 for all others. There is a cash bar at both venues.

Fri, Jan 16 - Movie in the Pool: Maleficent, Seatack Recreation Center, 6 - 8:00 pm, 141 South Birdneck Road, Virginia Beach. Enjoy a special feature while floating in the pool. Membership or day pass needed, but no additional cost. Open to all ages, but those age 9 & under must be directly supervised by someone age 16 or older.​​​ fun@VBgov.com / (757) 385-5920

Fri, Jan 16 - Threads Opening Reception, Hermitage Museum & Gardens, 6 - 8:00 pm, 7637 North Shore Road, Norfolk. The Hermitage Museum will host the work of three acclaimed artists from Hampton Roads, Diana Laurel Caramat, Knox Garvin, and Kristin Skees, and showcase their collaborative work in our special exhibition Threads. Please join us for an opening reception on Friday, January 16 from 6-8 pm featuring complimentary hors d’oeuvres, a cash bar, and the opportunity to meet the artists. Exhibit on view January 17-March 3, 2015.

Sat, Jan 17 - Genuine Smithfield BOB Fest & 8K Chilly BOB Roadrace, Windsor Castle Park in downtown Smithfield. 8K Chilly BOB Race begins at 9:30 am (all ages). BOB Fest is from 12:00 noon until 4:00 pm (a 21 & up only event). B.O.B = Bloody Marys, Oysters, Brunswick Stew…BBQ…and more! All under 25,000 sq. ft. of heated party tents! Hosted by Smithfield VA Events - the folks that brings you Smithfield Wine & Brew Fest and Bacon & Bourbon Fest. The day kicks off with the Chilly BOB Roadrace, hosted by the Optimist Club of Isle of Wight County. The All-You-Can-Eat party (Oysters, Brunswick Stew & BBQ) is held inside two large heated party tents at Windsor Castle Park and features live entertainment by the Deloreans, all-you-can eat oysters, Brunswick Stew & BBQ, and pay as you go beverages - Bloody Mary’s, beer, wine, sodas and water. Just participate in the 8K or add in a BOB Fest Party Ticket if you are 21 & up and rock out all afternoon. For further information call 757.357.5182.

Sat, Jan 17 - "Fashion Before Ease" at Riddick’s Folly, Riddick’s Folly House Museum, 510 N. Main Street, Suffolk. $12 per person. Reservations required. Nationally known first person interpreter, Gae Ward, takes you to the world of Antebellum fashion with a demonstration of how ladies of the period were attired from pantaloons out. A reception with Mrs. Ward will follow her program. Admission is $12 per person. Advance reservations are required and can be made by calling Riddick’s Folly at 757.934.0822 / email rfcurator@verizon.net

Sat/Sun, Jan 17/18 - CrossFit Competition, Hampton Roads Convention Center, 8:00 am - 6:00 pm, 1610 Coliseum Drive, Hampton. Spectators are encouraged to come, enjoy the event and cheer on the athletes. There is a small Spectator Fee. Rx AND Scaled Men’s and Women’s Divisions 2-Person team competitions will be held on Saturday. There will be a minimum of 4 WODs. Registration cost is $95 per person. Rx and Scaled CO-Ed divisions will be held on Sunday. There will be a minimum of 4 WODs for the Scaled Division. Registration cost is $95 per person. All events will be judged. Cash prizes plus other winnings will be awarded to the top team in Rx Divisions. Great merchandise will be awarded to top teams in Scaled Divisions. http://www.crossfitop.com/main/team-grit

Sat/Sun, Jan 17/18 - Southeastern Guns & Knives Show, Hampton Roads Convention Center, Sat 9:00 am – 5:00 pm, Sun 10:00 am – 4:00 pm, 1610 Coliseum Drive, Hampton. Founded in 1982 by “Doc” Mendelson, SGK Shows carry on the uniquely American tradition of Gun Shows. Catering to dealers and public alike, SGK currently produces gun shows on the East Coast. For the public, we strive to bring the best assortment of firearms and related products together for home defense, collecting, and sport shooting.

Sat/Sun, Jan 17/18 - 2nd Annual Coastal Virginia Wine Fest, and MOCA Art Show, Virginia Beach Convention center, 1000 19th Street, Virginia Beach. Coastal Virginia Magazine is pleased to present the Coastal Virginia Wine Fest at the beautiful Virginia Beach Convention Center. Enjoy wine tastings from up to 40 Virginia wineries, a Virginia craft beer garden featuring 8 popular breweries with a fabulous lounge for viewing play-off games and up to 80 other vendors showcasing the best in specialty foods, arts and crafts. Stroll the MOCA Art Trail featuring 100 juried artists such as painters, sculptors, agra-artisans, jewelers and more brought to you by Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art. Enjoy educational seminars, live entertainment and a grape stomp competition where you can watch as local celebrities stomp it out in a grape barrel and much more!http://coastalvirginiawinefest.com/

Sun, Jan 18 - Kill Devil Derby Brigade: Battle of the Beaches, Greenbrier Skate Center, 6:30 pm, 1409 Stephanie Way, Chesapeake. PLEASE JOIN US FOR OUR FIRST EVER HOME TEAMS GAME! We have grown by leaps and bounds this year and are ready to introduce everyone to all of our skaters! Come out and join us for some hard hitting action! Purchase tickets from any Kill Devil Derby Brigade member for $10 in advance or purchase at the door day of event for $12. Children 12 and under get in free. Doors open at 6 pm. First whistle at 6:30pm. As always Kill Devil Derby Brigade will donate a portion of the proceeds to a local charity. Charity for this bout TBD.

Mon, Jan 19 - Martin Luther King Day March, Garden of Prayer Worship Center, Gather at 9:00 am, march begins at 9:30 am, 1001 Church Street, Norfolk.

Wed, Jan 21 - Norfolk Society of Arts Lecture Series: Glenn Adamson, Chrysler Museum of Art, 10:30 am - 12:00 pm, One Memorial Place, Norfolk. The next speaker in the Norfolk Society of Arts lecture series will be Glenn Adamson. The director of New York’s Museum of Arts and Design will be speaking on The Present and Future: Art Glass in the 21st Century. Adamson believes glass art’s long history of aesthetic brilliance is now being matched by great ideas, and he sees a path where glass artists will find both commercial success and critical acclaim. Things get underway with a coffee klatch at 10:30 a.m. and the free lecture gets underway at 11 a.m. in the Kaufman Theater.

Wed, Jan 21 - Memories of Phenix High School - Lunch in Time, Hampton History Museum, 12 - 1:00 pm, 120 Old Hampton Lane, Hampton. Join Calvin Pearson, founder and president of Project 1619 Inc. and president of the Phenix High School Alumni Association, along with Olivia James Cherry, Phenix High School Class of 1946, and other graduates as they recount their experiences attending Hampton’s last segregated all-black high school, located on the campus of what was then known as Hampton Institute (now Hampton University). The Phoenix School offered grammar and high school fields of study to African-American children who were legally barred from attending the Hampton public schools. Free and open to the public. 757-727-1610

Thu, Jan 22 - Opening Reception: What a Relief! TCC Visual Arts Center, 6:00 pm, corner of High & Court Streets, Portsmouth. A revival of letterpress and relief print making will be presented in this exhibition. Featuring work by Hatch Show Print (Nashville, TN), the program will include a variety of historic and contemporary prints that are recognized by their distinctive textural and colorful details. A gallery talk will precede the opening reception. For more information please call 757-822-1888

Fri, Jan 23 - CHKD David Wright Vegas Night Gala 2015, Virginia Beach Convention center, 7:00 pm, 1000 19th St., Virginia Beach. New York Mets All-Star third baseman David Wright, a native of Hampton Roads, has supported CHKD for nearly a decade and in the past five years has hosted David Wright Vegas Night at the Virginia Beach Convention Center each January to raise funds for the hospital. The Odds are in Your Favor to Help the Kids The evening includes cocktails, heavy hors d’oeuvres and dessert with a live/silent auction and casino gaming including craps, roulette, blackjack, horse racing and poker. Attire is “Vegas casual.” (757) 668-7070 / Email: whitney.huston@chkd.org /http://www.chkd.org/Support-Us/Fundraising-Events/Featured-Fundraising/David-Wright-Vegas-Night/

Fri-Sun, Jan 23-25 - Tidewater Recreational Vehicle Show, Virginia Beach Convention center, Fri 12 - 9:00 pm, Sat 10:00 am - 8:00 pm, Sun 10:00 am - 5:00 pm, 1000 19th St., Virginia Beach. See exhibits of all new 2015 RVs ranging from Class A motorhomes to lightweight, easy-to-pull tent trailers, fifth-wheels, travel trailers and truck campers, RV and camper accessories, financing options campgrounds and travel destinations. In addition to RVs, the show offers a wide variety of products and services. You will find RV accessories, resorts and travel destinations, vacation destinations and products to make your life easier. The 2015 Tidewater RV Show is a great place to visit for anyone who is interested in traveling and the outdoor lifestyle. (757) 573-6552 / Email: susie@doddrv.com /http://www.tidewatervarvshow.com/

Sat, Jan 24 - Schock & Shivers 5K & Cold Water Challenge Course, Oak Grove Lake Park, 10:00 am, 409 Byron Street, Chesapeake. The course for this race is a 1.5 mile crushed gravel loop that circles the man-made lake at Oak Grove Lake Park. The 5K race is followed by a quick dip in Oak Grove Lake. Those who complete both the 5k run and the dip will receive a finisher medal. All participants will receive a Schock & Shivers T-shirt. Contact: Brian Woolever at bwoolever@cox.net / See website for entry fees -http://leumarketing.wix.com/schockandshivers5k

Sat, Jan 24 - E-cycling Event: Green-up While you Clean-up, Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm, 717 General Booth Boulevard, Virginia Beach. Virginia Aquarium – East Parking Lot: The Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center, in partnership with Public Works, TFC Recycling and Goodwill Industries, will offer its semi-annual E-cycling event. This is your opportunity to recycle personal electronic items and household hazardous waste. For more info contact Linda Minner lminner@vbgov.com, (757) 385-8595

Sat, Jan 24 - American Girl Program: “Meet Saige”, Riddick’s Folly House Museum, 10:00 am, 11:30am, 1:00 pm & 2:30 pm, 510 North Main Street, Suffolk. Free-Reservations encouraged. Meet “Saige,” the 2013 Girl of the Year. Saige Copeland™ loves the arts and her horses. But when both of her passions are threatened, she turns to her creative side. With imaginative solutions, she proves that one girl can make a difference. Program includes stories, crafts and light refreshments. There will be 4 sittings: 10am, 11:30am, 1pm and 2:30pm. Space is limited and reservations are required. Donations welcome. Ages 5 and up are welcome. Call for reservations at 757.934.0822. www.riddicksfolly.org

Sat, Jan 24 - Nansemond-Suffolk Academy’s Annual Art Show & Sale, Open from January 24-February 1, Sat 10 am-4 pm; Sun 1-4pm; Mon-Fri 8:30 am-3:30 pm, Nansemond-Suffolk Academy, 3373 Pruden Blvd., Suffolk. Free and open to the public. This year marks the 29th anniversary of Nansemond-Suffolk Academy’s Art Show & Sale, benefitting the Academy’s Fine Arts Program. Each year the show draws crowds throughout Hampton Roads and is a showcase for new and established artists. NSA boasts a wonderful diversity of media from over 150 artists, making the show one of the largest in the Hampton Roads area. The Art Show & Sale includes paintings and multimedia works of art, with prices ranging from $10 to $7,000. While the works of art beautifully adorn the school hallways, teachers also use the Art Show & Sale as an opportunity to incorporate the art and artists’ display into their curriculum. 757.539.8789 / www.nsacademy.org

Sat, Jan 24 - 7th Annual My Time Women’s Show, Hampton Roads Convention Center, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm, 1610 Coliseum Drive, Hampton. The Daily Press is pleased to present the 7th Annual MyTime Women’s Show! This event is a great opportunity to browse for local products and services that match your wants and needs. The show will feature health, fashion, beauty, home décor, art, family life, work-life balance, food, and more! Tickets are $7 $7 in advance online; $5 in advance at The Mole Hole; $8 at the door (Children 12 and under are free) 757-315-1610 / http://www.mytimeshow.com

Sat, Jan 24 - 2nd Annual Health & Fitness Expo, Chesapeake Wingate by Wyndham, 11:00 am - 2:00 pm, 817 Greenbrier Circle, Chesapeake. Join us for our 2nd Annual Health & Fitness Expo. We bring all walks of life of Health & Fitness together under one roof for a fun filled day of Fitness demos, games, prizes and priceless information from the top Fitness gurus in the Hampton Roads. With over $1,000 valued in raffle prizes, fun demos for the attendees to participate in and priceless information from the top Health & Fitness Professionals in the area, the Health & Fitness Expo is the ideal forum for all health seekers! Admission: $10.00 Contact: Norris Coburn (757) 309-7577, or get your tickets now online at Bossbodyonline.com or Eventbrite.com

Sat, Jan 24 - "Voices for Kids (CASA) " Gala at the Smithfield Center, 7 - 10:00 pm, 220 N. Church Street in downtown Smithfield. Voices for Kids Gala fundraiser offers heavy hors d’oeuvres & cocktails, with music by The Rhondels. The event will also include a live and silent auction. Tickets are $75.00 per couple and $40.00 per individual. Black Tie optional. For further information call 757.357.2170.

LOCAL THEATER/CONCERTS

Now thru Jan 18 - The Phantom of the Opera, Chrysler Hall, 215 St Pauls Blvd, Norfolk. Thu 2 pm & 7:30 pm, Fri 8 pm, Sat 2 pm & 8 pm, Sun 1 pm & 6:30 pm, Tue-Wed 7:30 pm. The new touring production of THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA will be the first to tour the U.S. in three years.

Now thru Feb 1 - "Seminar" by Theresa Rebeck, Presented by Little Theatre of Norfolk, Runs Fri/Sat 8:00 pm, Sun 2:30 pm from Jan 9-Feb 1, 801 Claremont Avenue, Norfolk. Four aspiring young novelists sign up for private writing classes with Leonard, an international literary figure. Under his recklessly brilliant and unorthodox instruction, some thrive and others flounder, alliances are made and broken, sex is used as a weapon and hearts are unmoored. The wordplay is not the only thing that turns vicious as innocence collides with experience in this biting Broadway comedy. **Contains strong language and adult situations**

Tue, Jan 13 - Wellington International Ukulele Orchestra, The American Theater, 7:30 pm, 125 E Mellen St, Hampton. The wildly popular New Zealand ensemble, armed with high-octane ukulele solos, heavenly harmonies and outrageous costumes, create instant joy and lasting magic wherever they go. Their comedic banter is spontaneous, and when they burst into song, the sweet sounds can silence a room in a nanosecond, or bring a crowd of thousands to their feet.

Tue, Jan 13 - Dancing With the Stars Live! Ferguson Center for the Arts, 8:00 pm, 1 Avenue of the Arts, Newport News. Dancing with the Stars, ABC’s leading entertainment show, is bringing a one-of-a-kind touring production to the Ferguson Center! The official 90-minute live show, DANCING WITH THE STARS: LIVE!, showcases some of the faces from the show you know and love. The all-new DANCING WITH THE STARS: LIVE! tour will feature a cast of the television show’s most popular competitors, treating audiences to exciting and romantic performances. Dancing with the Stars dancers will choreograph brand new never-before-seen numbers and re-create some of the show’s most memorable moments.

Wed, Jan 14 - From Tidewater to the Northern Lights, Sandler Center for the Performing Arts, 7:30 pm, Miller Studio Theatre, 201 Market Street, Virginia Beach. Ken Waldman has drawn on his 25 years in Alaska to produce poems, stories, and fiddle tunes that combine into a performance uniquely his. Nine CDs mix Appalachian-style string-band music with original poetry. Here at the Sandler Center, Ken will be joined by a pair of multi-instrumentalists, Brian Vollmer from New York state, and Dan Margolies, a History professor at Virginia Wesleyan. The evening will appeal to anyone who enjoys traditional string-band music, smart poetry, acclaimed storytelling, or Alaska. There will be four student matinees of “From Tidewater to the Northern Lights” geared for younger audiences, grades 3-8. These shows will be offered January 14-15 at both 10:00am and 12:00pm. For reservations or field trip planning for these daytime matinees, please contact our Education Coordinator, Christine Layne, at (757) 385-2549 or clayne@sandlercenter.org.

Thu, Jan 15 - Thursday Film Series-The Penguin Pool Murder, Williamsburg Library Theatre, 2 to 3:10 pm, 515 Scotland Street, Williamsburg. Shady stockbroker and abusive husband Gerald Parker is found dead in the penguin pool of a NYC aquarium after being knocked cold by his wife’s boyfriend.

Thu, Jan 15 - Out of the Box Music Series: Bobby “BlackHat” Walters, Sandler Center for the Performing Arts, 6:00 pm, Miller Studio Theatre, 201 Market Street, Virginia Beach. A new Sandler Center emerging artist series, Out of the Box takes place 6:00 – 9:00pm every Thursday from January 15 – March 5, 2015. The event is in collaboration with Paul Shugrue from Out of the Box on 89.5 WHRV. This series is free and open to the public and will feature live music from the region’s best acts. Refreshments will be available for purchase. Bobby “BlackHat” Walters, recording artist, harmonica player, vocalist, songwriter and actor hails from Cleveland, Ohio and is a favorite on the Coast Virginia blues scene.

Thu, Jan 15 - “Strength Through Our Roots” Documentary Premiere, Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts, 7:00 pm, 110 West Finney Avenue, Downtown Suffolk. Free and open to the public. Don’t miss the public premiere of this brand-new documentary, a first-hand historical record of the life of African Americans in Nansemond County (now Suffolk) during the period of 1924-1970. 757.923.2900 / www.SuffolkCenter.org

Thu, Jan 15 - Music & poetry Night, Performing & Creative Arts Center, 7 - 9:00 pm, 300 Butler Farm Rd., Hampton. Enjoy a night of spoken word, poetry, prose and music from upcoming local artists. Free and open to the public. 757-766-1510

Thu-Sat, Jan 15-17 - Smokey Joe’s Cafe, featuring The Coasters, Ferguson Center for the Arts, Thu 7:30 pm, Fri 8:00 pm, Sat 2 & 8:00 pm, 1 Avenue of the Arts, Newport News. Welcome to the hottest joint in town! The Coasters are headlining and it’s always a party at Smokey Joe’s Café! This Tony Award-nominated and Grammy Award-winning salute to legendary songwriters Leiber and Stoller is a raise-the-roof, song-and-dance celebration of some of rock ‘n’ roll’s greatest hits! Get ready for songs like “Hound Dog,” “Stand By Me,” “Yakety Yak,” “Jailhouse Rock,” “Spanish Harlem,” “On Broadway,” “Kansas City,” “Love Potion No. 9,” “Fools Fall In Love” and many more.

Thu-Sat, Jan 15-17 - The Governor’s School for the Arts Winter Dance Concert, 8:00 pm, TCC Roper Performing Arts Center, 340 Granby Street, Norfolk.

Thu-Sun, Jan 15-18 - Inaugural Winter Blues Jazz Festival, Downtown Williamsburg. The event will be a four-day jazz festival on January 15-18, 2015 over the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday weekend. There will be a main tented area in Merchants Square (heated!) and other venues will include the Muscarelle Museum of Art, the Williamsburg Lodge, the Kimball Theatre and many local restaurants. More Info: http://www.winterbluesjazzfest.com/
Enjoy jazz seven ways, with events spanning from Thursday evening to Sunday afternoon:
Thursday Evening: VIP Reception at the Muscarelle Museum.
Friday Evening: Jazz Jam, 6 - 9:00 pm, under a tent on Duke of Gloucester Street
Saturday: Big Bold Beer Fest, 11:30 am - 4:00 pm
Saturday Evening: Headline Act, The Virginia Room at the Williamsburg Lodge, time TBD
Sunday: Jazz Brunch, 11:00 am at various Williamsburg restaurants, more info to come.
Sunday: Jazz Concert, 2 - 5:00 pm, under a tent on Duke of Gloucester Street (FREE)
Saturday and Sunday: Jazz Movies at the Kimball Theatre (FREE), see viewings of The Cotton Club and Bird.

Thu, Jan 15-Jan 31 - The Williamsburg Players present: Run For Your Wife, Thu-Sat 8:00 pm, Sat 2:00 pm, 200 Hubbard Lane, Williamsburg. Written by Ray Cooney. Presented by special arrangement with Samuel French, Inc. Directed by Carole Meyer. A taxi driver gets away with having two wives in different areas of London because of his irregular working schedule. Complication is piled upon complication as the cabby tries to keep his double life from exploding! This superb example of the British farce had audiences rolling in the aisles in London and New York! Cost: Adults $20, Students/Children $12

Fri, Jan 16 thru Feb 8 - The Little Theatre of Virginia Beach presents: The Rainmaker by N. Richard Nash, Fri/Sat 8:00 pm, Sun 2:30 pm, 550 Barberton Drive, Virginia Beach. Directed by Carolyn Collings. At the time of a paralyzing drought in the West we discover a girl whose father and two brothers are worried as much about her potential future as an old maid as they are about their dying cattle. The brothers try every possible scheme to marry her off, but without success. Nor is there any sign of relief from the dry heat, when suddenly from out of nowhere appears a picaresque, sweet-talking man with quite the sales pitch. Claiming to be a “rainmaker,” the man promises to bring rain, for $100. It’s a silly idea, but the rainmaker is so refreshing and persistent and optimistic, that the family finally consents. Meanwhile the rainmaker also turns his magic on the girl, and persuades her that she has a very real beauty of her own. She believes it, just as her father believes the fellow can actually bring rain. Rain does come, and so does love.

Sat, Jan 17 - “Davy Crockett’s Tremendously Tall Tales” by The Children’s Theatre of Hampton Roads, Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts, 11:00 am, 110 West Finney Avenue, Downtown Suffolk. Join Davy Crockett on a trip through the folklore and tall tales of the American frontier. Be prepared for a lot of noisy, physical fun and a lot of laughing. These interactive shows are great fun for the whole family! Feel free to dress up and join the fun. Tickets are available at the door before the shows. $5. 757.923.2900 /www.SuffolkCenter.org

Sat, Jan 17 - Symphonicity: 16th Annual Lollipop Concert for Children “Sandcastle Fantasy”, Sandler Center for the Performing Arts, 3:00 pm, 201 Market Street, Virginia Beach. $5.00 in advance $8.00 at the door. A fun-filled 50 minute concert for children and families with our famous instrument Petting Zoo, face-painting, and surprises!

Sat, Jan 17 - Teen Hot Spot, Performing & Creative Arts Center, 4 - 7:00 pm, 300 Butler Farm Rd., Hampton. Teen come showcase your talent: poetry, spoken word, song, and dance. Share and learn from other local artists. Free and open to the public. 757-766-1510

Sat, Jan 17 - 22nd Annual Virginia Film Festival of Jewish Film, Opening Night Film and Reception, presented by Alma and Howard Laderberg, Sandler Center for the Performing Arts, 7:30 pm, 201 Market Street, Virginia Beach. The Virginia Festival of Jewish Film celebrates and supports International Jewish film and filmmakers, presenting the newest and best films worldwide. The Festival brings together community and provides entertainment and education through various film genres. Above and Beyond - Directed by Roberta Grossman, Produced by Nancy Spielberg. 89 minutes, In English and Hebrew with English subtitles. Ms. Grossman will lead a brief discussion after the film before the reception. To purchase tickets, please visit:www.SimonFamilyJCC.org

Sat, Jan 17 - Company Stefanie Batten Bland, The American Theater, 7:30 pm, 125 E Mellen St, Hampton. Stefanie Batten Bland, recently named 2014 Joffrey Ballet “Choreographer of Color” recipient, has family roots that are a mix of Creole, African American, Native American and Scots-Irish. She has lived in three countries, speaks four languages and created her dance troupe, Company Stefanie Batten Bland, in 2008 in France so that she might better investigate the human condition and our relationship within the natural world.

Sat, Jan 17 - Attucks Jazz Club Series: Sharón Clark, with the John Toomey Trio, 8:00 pm, Church Street, Norfolk. Sharón Clark is renowned for her stellar vocals and personal insight. Catch her in this intimate jazz club setting at the Attucks! Tickets $20, Students under 25, $15. CALL: 757-282-2822, IN PERSON: 440 Bank Street, Norfolk (M-F, 10am-5pm | Saturdays, 10am-2pm).

Sun, Jan 18 - Song for a Dreamer, a tribute to Martin Luther King, Jr., Calvary Revival Church, 7:00 pm, 5833 Poplar Hall Drive, Norfolk. Benjamin Rous, Virginia Symphony Orchestra resident conductor; Justin Elliott, violin soloist; Norfolk State University Jazz Ensemble. Featuring orchestral music inspired by the African-American experience and/or written by African-American composers. Free and open to the public.

Sun, Jan 18 thru Jan 25 - Downtown Norfolk Restaurant Week, Don’t miss delicious dining and tasty savings from participating Downtown restaurants. Get a 3-course dinner for $20, $30 or $40 at the area’s most eclectic array of restaurants. Look for lunch specials, too. For restaurants, menus and parking, go to DowntownNorfolk.org. Reservations recommended.http://www.downtownnorfolk.org/enjoy/events/restaurant_week

Tue, Jan 20 thru Feb 8 - VSC: “The Other Place”, The Wells Theatre, Tue 7:00 pm, Wed-Sat 8:00 pm, Sat 4:00 pm, Sun 2:00 pm, 108 East Tazewell Street, Norfolk. Nothing is as it seems in this fast-paced psychological thriller that leaves audiences wishing they had a pause button and notepad. Often, it’s what we don’t know or understand that plagues us the most.

Wed, Jan 21 - Education Series: Sid the Science Kid- Live: Let’s Play! Sandler Center for the Performing Arts, 10:00 am & 12:00 pm, 201 Market Street, Virginia Beach. “Sid the Science Kid” comes to life in this incredible live stage experience! Kids and parents alike will be thrilled as Sid, May, Gabriela and Gerald come to their town to discover the excitement and curiosities of the world around them. With wonders to discover, Sid and his friends set off on a day of excitement and adventure, as they explore their five senses through fun games and experiments and by asking curious questions and finding fascinating answers. Teacher Susie is also along to keep the music flowing as the kids explore the world around them with audience interactive activities, cooperative problem solving and plenty of laughs to go around. There is even a surprise sixth sense revealed by Teacher Susie.

Wed, Jan 21 - Front Porch Music Series: JD Silvia Band, Hampton History Museum, 6 - 8:00 pm, 120 Old Hampton Lane, Hampton. Experience an evening of eclectic blues, blues based rock, funky stuff, pop, jazz and even a shot of country. You’ll hear blues-inspired interpretations of everything from Jimi Hendrix to Miles Davis to Buffalo Springfield to Cream to Muddy Waters—maybe even a take on a Funkadelic tune and other surprises! The concert is held in the museum’s Great Hall. Beer and wine will be available for purchase from La Bodega Hampton in the lobby. There is plenty of free parking in the garage across the street. For more information call 757-727-1610.

Thu, Jan 22 - Thursday Film Series-The Black Book, Williamsburg Library Theatre, 2 to 3:10 pm, 515 Scotland Street, Williamsburg. In the aftermath of Revolutionary leader Robespierre’s ruthless and brutal rise to dictator of France, true patriot Charles D’Aubigny assumes the disguise of his country’s most feared torturer, ‘The Butcher of Strasbourg’, in the hopes of infiltrating Robespierre’s circle. Political moderates have tasked D’Aubigny with locating a black book, a personal diary of the Terror, containing information that can inspire the overthrow of Robespierre.

Thu, Jan 22 - Out of the Box Music Series: Anthony Rosano & the Conqueroos, Sandler Center for the Performing Arts, 6:00 pm, Miller Studio Theatre, 201 Market Street, Virginia Beach. A new Sandler Center emerging artist series, Out of the Box takes place 6:00 – 9:00pm every Thursday from January 15 – March 5, 2015. The event is in collaboration with Paul Shugrue from Out of the Box on 89.5 WHRV. This series is free and open to the public and will feature live music from the region’s best acts. Refreshments will be available for purchase. Two time International Blues Challenge Finalists, Anthony Rosano and the Conqueroos blend old school blues with a modern rock sound. Muddy Water flows into second line funk with fuzzy guitar riffs on Chicago’s south side. 2014 kicked off with VEER Magazines “Best Blues” award and continues with a full length album and festival performances booked across the country.

Thu, Jan 22 - Hampton’s Greatest Generation At War - Our Story, Our Time, Hampton History Museum, 7 - 8:00 pm, 120 Old Hampton Lane, Hampton. This program will feature the stories of three men who became part of America’s greatest generation as WWII heroes. Hamptonian Winston Barnes served in the U.S. Navy in the Pacific, having two ships sunk beneath him; Jim Ashley served in the U.S. Army Air Corps and had the misfortune of being shot down over Austria and captured by the Germans; Lennie Yarrington enlisted in the Army and landed at Utah Beach during the invasion of Normandy, a few days after D-Day in June 1942. You will have an opportunity to hear the stories of men who made history, fighting on both land and sea.

Thu, Jan 22 - Cabin Fever Concert for January, Riverwalk Landing, 7 - 8:30 pm, Freight Shed, 331 Water Street, Yorktown. Wipe the winter blues away with a free concert in the Freight Shed at Riverwalk Landing in historic Yorktown. Local musicians engage and interact with the audience during this unique experience. Tonight’s entertainment features “Planet Full of Blues” Sponsored by York County. Limited seating, no tickets or reservations, first come-first served.

Thu, Jan 22 - Phoebus Film Club Series: Art and Craft: What’s it Take to Catch a Fake, The American Theater, 7:30 pm, 125 E Mellen St, Hampton. This award-winning documentary starts out as a cat-and-mouse art caper, rooted in questions of authorship and authenticity—but what emerges is an intimate story of obsession and the universal need for community, appreciation, and purpose.

Thu, Jan 22 - VSO: Mendelssohn’s “Scottish” Symphony, Crosswalk Community Church, 8:00 pm, 7575 Richmond Rd, Williamsburg. Mendelssohn’s popular “Scottish” Symphony inspired by the beauty of the countryside is paired with the haunting and deeply expressive melodies of Bruch’s rich and seductive Violin Concerto No. 1. JoAnn Falletta, conductor; Tamas Kocsis, violin - CHARLES VILLIERS STANFORD, Irish Rhapsody No.1, op.78; BRUCH, Concerto for Violin No. 1; MENDELSSOHN, Symphony No. 3, “Scottish”

Fri/Sat, Jan 23/24 - Johnny Mathis, Ferguson Center for the Arts, 8:00 pm, 1 Avenue of the Arts, Newport News. One of North America’s most popular entertainers, the legendary Johnny Mathis returns to the Concert Hall stage to perform your favorites in his trademark velvety voice. Known for his smooth vocal skills, celebrated ballads and hits such as “Chances Are,” “The Twelfth of Never,” “It’s Not For Me To Say,” “Misty” and “Too Much, Too Little, Too Late,” Mathis has sold millions of records worldwide and is one of only five recording artists to have Top 40 hits spanning each decade since 1955.

Sat, Jan 24 - The Simon Family JCC’s 22nd Annual Virginia Festival of Jewish Film: Cupcakes, TCC Roper Performing Arts Center, 7:00 pm, 340 Granby Street, Norfolk. When a group of best friends in Tel Aviv gather to watch ‘UniverSong’, they are less than impressed by the official Israeli entry. Believing that they can do better, they spontaneously create and record their own song on a mobile phone. Little do they know, their performance is seen by the ‘UniverSong’ judges and soon they are reluctantly thrown into the spotlight as Israel’s next official entry. With a soundtrack provided by Babydaddy from Scissor Sisters, this hilarious comedy is a refreshing ode to music and friendship.

Sat, Jan 24 - Tidewater Bluegrass Music Assoc. Monthly Bluegrass Concert, Hickory Ruritan Club, 7:00 pm, 2752 South Battlefield Boulevard, Chesapeake. The TBMA monthly concert held at the Hickory Ruritan Club features some of the best in local and regional bluegrass talent. January’s concert features music by Coastline Bluegrass. Donations are accepted at the door to cover the cost of the bands and rental. Admission: Donations at the Door

Sat, Jan 24 - Bria Kelly & The Bria Kelly Band, Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts, 8:00 pm, 110 West Finney Avenue, Suffolk. $25. Bria Kelly was a semi-finalist on Season 7 of America’s Got Talent and Season 6 of The Voice! The Bria Kelly Band consists of Bria Kelly (Lead Vocals & Guitar), Logan Flurry (Vocals & Piano), Taylor Gomer (Percussion), and Andrew Ballard (Bass). The band has been said to be a “different type of teenage band.” With musical influences such as Bonnie Raitt and John Mayer, to country stylings of Josh Turner and Carrie Underwood, this band puts on a show that you definitely don’t want to miss! 757.923.2900 / www.SuffolkCenter.org

Sat, Jan 24 - VSO: Mendelssohn’s “Scottish” Symphony, Regent University, 8:00 pm, off Centerville Tnpk & Indian River Rd, 1000 Regent University Drive, Virginia Beach. Mendelssohn’s popular “Scottish” Symphony inspired by the beauty of the countryside is paired with the haunting and deeply expressive melodies of Bruch’s rich and seductive Violin Concerto No. 1. JoAnn Falletta, conductor; Tamas Kocsis, violin - CHARLES VILLIERS STANFORD, Irish Rhapsody No.1, op.78; BRUCH, Concerto for Violin No. 1; MENDELSSOHN, Symphony No. 3, “Scottish”

Sat, Jan 24 - The Fuzz Band, The American Theater, 8:00 pm, 125 E Mellen St, Hampton. 2014 Veer Music Award winners for Best R&B, The Fuzz Band, whose sound is a fusion of Urban & Rock music, met and formed while attending Hampton University. Originally created as the house band for Fuzzy Wednesday, Virginia’s longest running open mic, the band soon began collaborating on original music and developing their own sound. Performing first at local venues and colleges, the band soon released Without Boundaries, followed by Collision, Change, and a Change of the Guards. Several years, albums, and three USO tours later, the band can count Iraq, Kuwait, Qatar, Dubai, Africa, Portugal, Italy, Turkey, Jordan, and England as second homes where they experienced bombings, medical emergencies involving IVs, and pseudo kidnapping & ransom scenarios all in the name of music.

Sat, Jan 24 - Williamsburg Symphonia Cabaret & Cocktails Pops Concert, Williamsburg Lodge, 8:00 pm, 310 South England Street, Williamsburg. The Williamsburg Symphonia, Williamsburg’s own professional orchestra conducted by Janna Hymes, presents Cabaret & Cocktails - a Pops concert featuring favorite songs of the ’20s to the ’50s, with guest artists Harris Simon, Liz Montgomery, Bobby Jasinski and Tempy Barbru. the lobby cash bar (no credit cards) opens at 7:00 p.m., the doors open at 7:15, and the performance begins at 8:00. Seating at tables of 10 - $60 & $75 each or theater seating - $25 or $45 each. Purchase tickets online at www.TIX.com or by calling 1-800-595-4TIX (4849) until Jan. 20; Jan. 21-24, call 757-229-9857 for tickets. For more information: visit www.williamsburgsymphonia.org or info@williamsburgsymphonia.org.

Sun, Jan 25 - Virginia Symphony Orchestra: Babar the Elephant, Sandler Center for the Performing Arts, 3:00 pm, 201 Market Street, Virginia Beach. The treasured children’s book character Babar the Elephant comes to life on the Sandler Center stage when the VSO performs Francis Poulenc’s playful music. Reminiscent of Prokofiev’s Peter and the Wolf, various instruments are used to illustrate Babar and the other characters in the story.

Sun, Jan 25 - Chesapeake Civic Chorus Winter Concert, St. Paul United Methodist Church, 4:00 pm, 437 Providence Road, Chesapeake. Admission: Free - Donations accepted. Chorus will perform a selection of sacred choral and classical compositions by the Masters. Contact: Geraldine Boone, email to: acemcclure@cox.net

Sun, Jan 25 - The Simon Family JCC’s 22nd Annual Virginia Festival of Jewish Film: The Apprenticeship of Duddy Kravitz, TCC Roper Performing Arts Center, 5:30 pm, 340 Granby Street, Norfolk. Be sure to come at 5:30 to enjoy the reception which precedes the film, elegantly catered by TCC Culinary Arts Students. An Oscar nominated film, this is the annual selection of esteemed local critic Mal Vincent, who will be on hand to lead a lively discussion before the film. The younger son of a working-class Jewish family in Montreal, Duddy Kravitz yearns to make a name for himself in society. This film chronicles his short and dubious rise to power, as well as his changing relationships with family and friends. Along the way the film explores the themes of anti-Semitism and the responsibilities which come with adulthood.

Sun, Jan 25 - Scotty McCreery, Ferguson Center for the Arts, 7:00 pm, 1 Avenue of the Arts, Newport News. Scotty McCreery recently released his second No. 1-debuting album with his sophomore release, “See You Tonight.” “See You Tonight’s” Top 10 title track marks McCreery’s third RIAA Gold-certified single as an artist and his first as a writer. On the album, McCreery continues to showcase his bass voice while perfectly blending contemporary and traditional country. McCreery has become one of country music’s hottest new stars with album sales approaching 2 million. His platinum-selling debut album, “Clear As Day,” made Billboard history by debuting No. 1 on the Top 200 chart — a first for a country artist on their first studio album.

FARMERS’ MARKETS

Sat, Jan 17 - Old Beach Farmers’ Market, Croc’s 19th Street Bistro, 9:00 am-12:00 pm, on the corner of 19th Street and Cypress Ave, Virginia Beach. Old Beach Farmers Market (OBFM) features seasonal fresh fruits and vegetables, meats (pork, bison, beef, chicken, turkey, sausages, charcuterie), eggs, seafood, cheeses, a wide assortment of baked goods (biscuits, pies, cakes, brownies and cookies), artisanal breads, and savory foods from local chefs (pasta, sauces, salsas, salads, tamales), soap, and flowers. Founded in 2008, Old Beach Farmers Market is run entirely by volunteers as an independent 501(c)6 organization. We support local family farms, watermen, and Virginia wineries. Old Beach Farmers Market is a certified Virginia Green market, encouraging eco-friendly practices. Walk over or ride a bike. Bring a reusable shopping bag. Come discover the taste of fresh, seasonal fare. Beginning November 2014 and running through May 2015 your market will be open every third Saturday, 9:00 am to Noon.