COMMUNITY EVENTS/FESTIVALS
Now thru Feb 24 - Hampton Roads Student Gallery, Hermitage Museum & Gardens, 7637 North Shore Road, Norfolk. The Hermitage is honored to display the finalist pieces in this year’s Hampton Roads Student Gallery from February 10-24. The Hampton Roads Student Gallery is an art competition open to all 11th and 12th grade students in the region. A panel of art professionals reviews student work and selects 6 Finalists and 20 Honorees whose work receives placement in Hampton Roads art institutions. The project celebrates the local art community by creating partnerships and valuable learning experiences for students and all those involved.
Now thru Feb 28 - February Fun Month, Norfolk Botanical Gardens, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm, 6700 Azalea Garden Rd., Norfolk. Admission to the Garden is $5 per person every day in February. Bike riding is permitted on paved paths in the Garden all day long, all month long.
Now thru 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 Arthur and Phyllis Kaplan Orchid Conservatory and Research Greenhouse. This winter exhibit is FREE with regular Garden admission.
Now thru May 25 - Adventures with Clifford the Big Red Dog, Children’s Museum of Virginia, 221 High St., Portsmouth. Everyone’s favorite big red dog is coming to Portsmouth! Visitors young and young at heart will recognize all the sites and characters in “Adventures with Clifford the Big Red Dog” based on PBS’s hit series. From the Ferry and the Pier to Clifford and his dog house, visitors to Birdwell Island will enjoy all the sights and sounds in this exhibit. Targeted to children 2 - 8 year and their caregivers, the exhibit aims for immersion into the lives of Emily Elizabeth and Clifford while promoting Clifford’s Big Ideas. These simple ideas include: Share, Play Fair, Have Respect, Work Together, Be Responsible, Be Truthful, Be Kind, Believe in Yourself, Be a Good Friend and Help Others. Join us on opening day for a Big Red Party, with Museum Members receiving the first chance to view the exhibit starting at 8 am.
Thu, Feb 19 - Meet The Artist at Jester’s, Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts, 5 - 7:00 pm, 110 W. Finney Ave, Suffolk. We’re having an “Open House” to feature our teaching artists for this event. Some of their work will be displayed in Jester’s. Current and future students can come and meet the instructors. Artists will be present and show their classrooms to prospectus students. There will be light refreshments.
Thu, Feb 19 - Third Thursday, Chrysler Museum of Art, 5 - 10:00 pm, One Memorial Place, Norfolk. At 6:30 pm in the Museum, artist and author Greta Pratt will present a special talk about her award-winning exhibition Nineteen Lincolns. The show is on view upstairs alongside Shooting Lincoln, a selection of Civil War-era photographs from the Chrysler Collection. At 7 pm a concert begins by Chesapeake’s seven-sibling sensation, The Hunts. Come see why their upcoming album is so highly anticipated. Tickets are available at the door for our normal Third Thursday admission price of $5. Third Thursdays are free for Museum Members, children, and students with current ID. Our cafe, Wisteria, will be open for dinner, and there’s a cash bar in both venues. At the Studio, it’s Glass, Form, and Sound as Alfred University professor Angus Powers plays glass horns in an analog-digital experiment. The night gets further funkified with electrobeats by DJ Doddie.
Fri, Feb 20 - 16th Annual Parade of Horses, Starts at I.C. Norcom High School, 10:00 am, Portsmouth. Honoring the Buffalo Soldiers and the Black Cowboys of the Old West. Starts at I.C. Norcom High School. Vendors & Concessionaires at I.C. Norcom. For more information, Call Ken Wright at 286-1493 or email KenWright@cox.net
Fri, Feb 20 - "Panties in a Twist" Silent Auction, Push Comedy Theater, 8:00 pm, 763 Granby St, Norfolk. Meet the women of “Panties In A Twist”, entertainment and silent auction. Free. Proceeds benefit local non-profits.
Fri/Sat, Feb 20/21 - Discover the Dinosaurs, Hampton Roads Convention Center, 12 - 6:00 pm, 1610 Coliseum Drive, Hampton. Discover the Dinosaurs is for the entire family, and especially kids, to explore the mystery of pre-historic life in an environment of learning, discovery, and fun. Discover the Dinosaurs is a unique hands on exhibit that consists of up to 40 moving and replica museum quality dinosaurs that gives you the opportunity to actually get close and touch the dinosaurs! Beyond the exhibit, additional fun activities are available for kids of all ages, which make spending the day with the dinosaurs a great experience for the entire family.
Sat, Feb 21 - Safety At Sea Seminar, The Mariner’s Museum and Park, 8:30 am - 4:00 pm, 100 Museum Drive, Newport News. Join us for a day-long Safety at Sea Seminar designed and conducted by sailors and experts in their fields! The seminar provides both novice and experienced mariners alike with the information and skills required to sail the Chesapeake Bay or offshore, handle heavy weather, conduct rescue procedures and much more. Seminar topics include: Emergency Communications, Damage Control, Crew Overboard & Emergencies, The A I S System, Medical Care & Prevention, Bay Weather, Life Raft Demo & Inflation. You’ll also earn an official Near Coastal Safety at Sea Certification* from US Sailing!
Sat, Feb 21 - Great Dismal Swamp Guided Nature Walk, 10 - 11:30 am, Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge (off of White Marsh Road), Suffolk. “Swamped and Loving It!” Meet the Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge in a new way - up close and personal! Enjoy a biologist-led nature walk as you learn about the flora, fauna, wildlife and history that abound in the 111,000-acre wilderness. Reservations are required and cancellations are expected no less than 48 hours prior to scheduled tour. Call the Suffolk Visitor Center at 757.514.4130 to reserve your spot. $7 adults: $5 seniors (60+), military, and children ages 3-12.
Sat, Feb 21 - "A View of Ghana" Celebrating Africa During Black History Month with The Schoolhouse Museum, 1:00 - 3:00 pm, The Williams Mission Center Main Street Baptist Church, 517 Main Street in downtown Smithfield. The Schoolhouse Museum is presenting a free, public service, informational program about the country of Ghana. Learn about its history, sample the foods, enjoy the music and dance, see pictures of the country and enjoy first-hand stories about its people. Wear your African attire to win a prize. For more information call 757.365.4789
Sat, Feb 21 - Ranger Walk with Hot Chocolate, 2 - 3:00 pm, Paradise Creek Nature Park, Portsmouth. Join our Education Ranger for a behind the scenes tour of the park in winter with hot chocolate in hand. Learn insider facts, bring your binoculars to spy on winter wildlife, and have your nature questions answered by our ranger. Suitable for adults and children. FREE - Registration required: 757-399-7487, ssumoski@elizabethriver.org
Sat, Feb 21 - "A Formal Affair Dance", Age ‘55 & Better’, Oscar Smith High School, 5 - 8:00 pm, 1994 Tiger Drive, Chesapeake. Join us for a night of dinner and dancing along with the talented students of Oscar Smith High School. Take home a keepsake photo at the end of the evening. This year’s theme will be a “Live from the Red Carpet”. Event is co-sponsored by Humana MarketPoint and Jen Care. Info: Kela Cowan-Gant, CTRS / 757-382-6411
Sat, Feb 21 - SPCA Fur Ball Gala, Hampton Roads Convention Center, 6 - 11:00 pm, 1610 Coliseum Drive, Hampton. Highlights (for our human friends) include live music by Tidewater Drive, food, cocktails, a live auction, and raffle. Not to be left out, our canine friends will receive pet pampering at its finest, complete with a special showcase during the Pet Parade (the night’s main attractions!) and access to our special “Mutt-tini Bar!”
Sat, Feb 21 - CBDX presents the 6th Annual Casino Night benefitting Junior Achievement, Sandler Center for the Performing Arts, 6:30 - 10:30 pm, 201 Market Street, Virginia Beach. The CBDX, the under 40 leadership group of the Central Business District Association, puts on Casino Night annually to benefit a local charity. This year the Junior Achievement of Greater Hampton Roads will be given a large donation collected through sponsors and ticket sales. The CBDX Casino Night is a fun charity event, so don’t miss out on the playful gambling, socializing and fabulous prize giveaways. Cocktail Attire. $50 per person. Allison Wermers, 757-497-2113, awermers@divaris.com
Sat/Sun, Feb 21/22 - Greenberg’s Train and Toy Show 2015, Virginia Beach Convention Center, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm, 1000 19th St., Virginia Beach. Since 1976, Greenberg’s Train & Toy Show has been the largest traveling model train and toy show to serve the northeastern United States. The shows have been managed by Train Show, Incorporated since 2007 and have added new venues through the years to bring the show to even more places. TSI is the same company that manages the World’s Greatest Hobby on Tour as well as the Great Midwest Train Show. Adults $9 Kids 12 and under Free (ticket good both days)
Sun, Feb 22 - SNOWBALL CRITERIUM BIKE RACE, Presented by Virginia Beach Velo, registration starts 11:30 am, Corporate Lane and Executive Boulevard, Chesapeake. 16th Consecutive Year, Entry Fees include $3.60 USAC insurance fee. All USA Cycling Road Race rules apply. In case of ice or snow a decision will be made on postponing event NLT 10:00 AM on race day and emailed to all pre-registered riders and posted to the Virginia Cycling list. Rescheduled date would be March 1st. Any Junior (18 & under) must race with Junior gear restrictions. All Juniors riding in any event will require roll-out immediately after their event. Course: .6 mile, flat, fast circuit with two 90 degree turns, Smooth pavement. Follow Greenbrier Parkway past YMCA (on your left) and continue ½ mile to right turn onto Executive Blvd. Parking will be in large city lot to your right. Registration by start finish line. Do not park on any lots on race course loop. Unlicensed riders (Cat 5 men, Cat 4 women, Jrs) must purchase a one-day license in order to race (available at event for $10). Questions: Prior to race day email: wcollins15@cox.net, Race day cell phone #: 757-348-4356.
Sun, Feb 22 - VOW Bridal Event, Virginia Beach Convention Center, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm, 1000 19th St., Virginia Beach. More than 100 of Hampton Roads finest bridal vendors together in the Virginia Beach Convention Center’s ball room. Couture runway fashion show, specialty workshops throughout the afternoon and giveaways. The pages of VOW Bride magazine will come to life as guest designers, wedding specialists and authors are a vital part of this year’s show. An amazing couture runway show presenting stunning Designer gowns, tuxedos, flowers and special occasion fashions will inspire you.
Sun, Feb 22 - Make Tea Not War: A Tea Commemorating the Treaty of Ghent, Hampton Roads Naval Museum, 1 - 4:00 pm, One Waterside Drive, 2nd floor of Nauticus, Norfolk. Please join the Hampton Roads Naval Museum and be transported back in time to Norfolk, 1815. Enjoy a delicious cup of tea while the ladies of Norfolk share the exciting news of the end of the last war with Great Britain. You won’t want to miss this fun afternoon with our hosts and hostesses from the United States Daughters of 1812, the Norfolk Historical Society, and the Regency Society of Virginia. RSVP Deadline Feb. 17. To make a reservation for this event, call (757) 322-3168. Museum admission is free; cost for refreshments.
Thu, Feb 26 thru Mar 1 - Mid-Atlantic Quilt Festival XXVI, Hampton Roads Convention Center, Thu-Sat 10:00 am - 6:00 pm, Sun 10:00 am - 4:00 pm, 1610 Coliseum Drive, Hampton. Join us as we celebrate our 26th year! Explore an American art that has developed and grown with the nation. The Mid-Atlantic Quilt Festival is a compilation of quilting, fiber arts, and wearable arts. It’s the perfect place for quilt enthusiasts and textile artists to meet, shop, learn and explore their art.
Thu, Feb 26 thru Mar 1 - Glass Studio Visiting Artist, Chrysler Museum of Art, Thu-Sat 10:00 am - 1:00 pm then 2:30 - 5:00 pm, Sun 11:00 am - 2:00 pm, One Memorial Place, Norfolk. Chrysler Museum Glass Studio - Here’s a chance to watch a master of classic Italian glassblowing techniques. Emilio Santini will be creating new works live in our Studio. Admission is free. Special Artist Lecture on Sunday, March 1, at 4:00 pm.
Thu, Feb 26 - The Coffee Bar, Coffee Tastings, The Mariner’s Museum and Park, 7 - 9:00 pm, 100 Museum Drive, Newport News. Coffee at night? Why not?! This evening social event will include: Coffee tastings from Starbucks and light refreshments; Live music by Louis Vangieri; Access to the Museum’s newest exhibition - Coffee: The World in Your Cup. Admission is $10 and covers all coffee related activities. There will also be a cash bar with a signature coffee drink!
Fri, Feb 27 - [Re-scheduled] 24th Annual MOCA Wine By Design, Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art, 7 - 10:00 pm, 2200 Parks Avenue, Virginia Beach. This year’s theme is Havana Nights! Warm up your winter with a HOT Havana night and raise money for the arts at MOCA! Join us for Cuban-inspired gourmet fare from some of the best regional chefs, award-winning wines, a diverse silent auction, and dance the night away to Rumba rhythms! Go VIP for all access privileges. All proceeds benefit MOCA’s exhibitions and educational programs. This event will include valet parking. General Admission (4 drink tickets): $65 advance / $75 at door. VIP (All-Access): $95. Advance ticket sales will end Thursday, Feb 19th at 5pm.
Fri/Sat, Feb 27/28 - Battle of Hampton Roads Overnight, The Mariner’s Museum and Park, Fri 6:30 pm to Sat 8:00 am, 100 Museum Drive, Newport News. Pack your pajamas and your sleeping bag and head over to The Mariners’ Museum on Friday, February 27 for our Battle of Hampton Roads Overnight. Designed for children ages 7 - 12 and their favorite adults, participants will join the navy and learn about life aboard the American Civil War ironclad Monitor. We’ll also learn about music from the Civil War, play 19th century games, and talk to a conservator who is helping protect the artifacts brought up from the Monitor wreck. Admission to the Museum on Saturday is included with the event. Cost: $45 per student, $35 per student Member, $20 per adult, $15 per adult Member
Fri/Sat, Feb 27/28 - World Famous Harlem Globetrotters, Ted Constant Convocation Center, 7:00 pm, 4320 Hampton Boulevard, Norfolk. The iconic Harlem Globetrotters are coming to town with their unrivaled family show, featuring some of the greatest athletes on the planet. With incredible ball handling wizardry, amazing rim-rattling dunks, trick shots, side-splitting comedy and unequaled on-court fan interaction, this must-see event is guaranteed to entertain the whole family - creating memories that will last a lifetime.
Sat, Feb 28 - Paradise Creek Volunteer Service Day, 9 - 11:00 am, Paradise Creek Nature Park, Portsmouth. Become a river hero. Help us clean up the park, improve plantings and learn river stewardship while you’re at it! Projects vary by date. Looking to volunteer as a group through military, work, scouts for other? Contact Sarah to arrange a private volunteer event. All ages allowed with adult supervision for those under 18. FREE - Registration required: 757-399-7487, ssumoski@elizabethriver.org
Sat, Feb 28 - Black History Month: Proud to Be Me, Portsmouth Community Colored Library Museum, 1 & 2:15 pm, 904 Elm Avenue, Portsmouth. Via Goode of Goode Stories presents Storytelling and Songs celebrating pride, courage, and cultural diversity. All ages are welcome! Best-suited for children pre-K through grade 3. Open to individuals and small groups. www.portsvaAfricanAmericanHeritage.com
Sat, Feb 28 - Suffolk Culinary Crawl, 2 - 4:30 pm, Tours Depart from the Visitor Center, 524 North Main Street, Suffolk. $30 per person. Attention Food Lovers! Join us for a Suffolk Culinary Crawl, a guided food tour and tastings at some of Suffolk’s unique eateries. Attendees will experience some of the city’s best independently owned restaurants. Guests will also enjoy interaction with the chefs and owners, learning about their commitment and passion for great food. A rotating selection of restaurants around the city will be showcased each tour, with five eateries to be visited every tour. Contact the Suffolk Visitor Center at 757.514.4130 to purchase your tickets or for further information go to visitsuffolkva.com.
Sun, Mar 1 - Jewish Museum & Cultural Center Lecture Series: Dr. Adam Medelsohn: “The Rag Race” (The Schmatta Trade), 2:00 pm, 607 Effingham Street, Portsmouth. The “needle trades” or garment industry played a prominent role in the assimilation and acculturation of Jewish immigrants to this country in the early 1900’s and beyond. Professor Mendelsohn will trace the history of the “Schmatta” business in this country, how it aided in Jewish influences in this industry still apparent today. For more information, please call, (757) 391-9266.
Sun. Mar 1 thru Mar 8 - Hampton Restaurant Week. Celebrate the “Art of Culinary” in Hampton restaurants. Enjoy a 2-course lunch for $10 and/or a 3 course meal for either $20 or $30 at participating restaurants. Reservations are recommended but not mandatory. Participating Restaurants: The Grey Goose, Venture Kitchen & Bar, Marker 20, Regatta Grille, County Grill
Tue, Mar 3 - Taste of Hampton Roads, Virginia Beach Convention Center, 5 - 9:00 pm, 1000 19th St., Virginia Beach. Join us for Taste of Hampton Roads - Fabulous Foodies Fighting Hunger! This after-work party provides funds for the Foodbank to purchase and distribute grocery products through nearly 400 Partner Agencies and Programs. Last year, in just ONE NIGHT, Taste of Hampton Roads raised hundreds of thousands of meals for food pantries, soup kitchens, shelters, Kids Cafes®, BackPack Programs, and Mobile Pantries throughout Southeastern Virginia and on the Eastern Shore. (757) 627-6599
Wed, Mar 4 - State of Virginia Beach Luncheon, Virginia Beach Convention Center, 12 - 2:00 pm, 1000 19th St., Virginia Beach. The Chamber’s State of the City Series has become the preferred forum for elected officials and mayors to communicate with their constituents and are often sold out events. State of the City addresses are annual updates of each city’s progress over the past year and agenda for the year to come. Each address is held in the featured city and is given by the mayor of that city. This event is a forum for interaction among leaders in attendance. Email: ljones@hrccva.com
LOCAL THEATER/CONCERTS/TALKS
Now thru Feb 22 - "Jersey Boys" the Musical, Ferguson Center for the Arts, Tue-Thu 7:30 pm, Fri/Sat 8:00 pm, Sat 2:00 pm, Sun 1:00 & 6:30 pm, CNU, 1 University Place, Newport News. JERSEY BOYS, the 2006 Tony, Grammy and Olivier Award-winning Best Musical about Rock and Roll Hall of Famers The Four Seasons: Frankie Valli, Bob Gaudio, Tommy DeVito and Nick Massi. This is the true story of how four blue-collar kids became one of the greatest successes in pop music history. They wrote their own songs, invented their own sounds and sold 175 million records worldwide - all before they were 30! JERSEY BOYS features their hit songs “Sherry,” “Big Girls Don’t Cry,” “Rag Doll,” “Oh, What a Night” and “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You.”
Now thru Feb 28 - "Water Play", Written and Directed by Jenifer Alonzo, ODU’s Goode Theatre, Thu-Sat 7:30 pm, Sat 2:00 pm, ODU, 46th St, Norfolk. Swim - Float - Wade - Sail - Dive Learn to breathe underwater … Submerse yourself in this interactive installation in the Goode Theatre. Tickets $15 Students, $20 General. For tickets go to oduartstix.com or call (757) 683-5305.
Now thru Mar 1 - Always A Bridesmaid, Smithfield Little Theatre, Thu-Sat 8:00 pm, Sun 2:30 pm, 210 N. Church Street, Smithfield. In this hilarious comedic romp, four friends have sworn to keep the promise they made on the night of their Senior Prom: to be in each other’s weddings . no matter what. More than thirty years later, these Southern friends-for-life are still making “the long walk” for each other, determined to honor that vow. Libby Ruth, the hopeful romantic with the perfect marriage, believes - in spite of all evidence to the contrary - that her friends can find the very same happiness. Tickets can be purchased ONLINE or by calling our box office at: 757-357-7338 and leaving a message.
Thu, Feb 19 - Thursday Film Series - “Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House”, Williamsburg Library Theater, 2:00 pm, 515 Scotland Street, Williamsburg. Cary Grant plays a successful New York advertising executive who wants to escape his current living situation. He decides to design his own dream house in the suburbs and the project turns wrong when the bills never end and the problems never stop.
Thu, Feb 19 - "Selma, Lord, Selma" author speaks, Hampton University, Student Center Ballroom, 6:00 pm, Hampton. Sheyann Webb-Christburg was the youngest marcher in the civil rights demonstration called “Bloody Sunday” portrayed in the movie Selma. She will be speaking about her life as a civil rights activist. free and open to the public. 757-727-5691
Thu, Feb 19 - Out of the Box Music Series: ‘Mike Aiken’, 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 available for purchase. Mike Aiken’s vast treasure chest of experiences and mastery of varied stringed instruments have contributed to a catalogue of music that cannot be defined by one genre or style. Originally from Western New York, he honed his skills playing in Blues, Southern Rock, and Country bands. He began his solo career as a songwriter and artist when he sailed out of the cold Great Lakes and eventually to the shores of coastal Virginia, where he resides on his sailboat today.
Thu, Feb 19 - Phoebus Film Club Series: The Bicycle Thief, The American Theater, 7:30 pm, 125 E Mellen St, Hampton. The Bicycle Thief quickly solidified its position as one of the greatest films ever made when it was originally released. In his December 13th, 1949 review for The New York Times, Bosley Crowther called it “brilliant and devastating - a film that will tear your heart, but which should fill you with warmth and compassion.”
Thu-Sun, Feb 19-22 - 2015 W&M Global Film Festival: Film & Renewal, Kimball Theater, Merchants’ Square, 428 West Duke of Gloucester Street, Williamsburg. The annual film festival from William & Mary returns to the Kimball Theatre on February 19-22, with special screenings on February 14 for Valentine’s Day. More Info: http://filmfestival.wm.edu
Fri, Feb 20 - "Harriet Tubman and the Underground Railroad", Sandler Center for the Performing Arts, 10:00 am & 12:00 pm, 201 Market Street, Virginia Beach. This stirring drama with music is a classic tribute to the great American who freed herself and hundreds of her people from the bonds of slavery. As Harriet and her friend Sarah Bradford narrate her adventurous life, we share in the joys, sorrows, and challenges faced by this brave women who changed the world through her courage.
Fri, Feb 20 - Country for Kids Concert featuring Joe Nichols, Hampton Roads Convention Center, 6:00 pm, 1610 Coliseum Drive, Hampton. Country for Kids 2015, presented by PEOPLExpress, is the annual charity concert to benefit the Center in Hampton, Virginia. This year’s concert will be our 16th year and has featured artists such as Keith Urban, Little Big Town, Gary Allan, Phil Vassar, Rodney Atkins, Jo Dee Messina, Tracy Lawrence, and Chris Cagle to name a few over the years. Over the past 16 years the shows have helped to raise over $475,000 in proceeds for the Center.
Fri, Feb 20 - Black History Month Friday Film of the Week: “Daddy Daycare”, Williams Farm Recreation Center, 6:30 pm, 5252 Learning Circle, Virginia Beach. All ages (5 & under with parent). Sit back and enjoy a great movie and popcorn. Celebrate this month with a showing of “Daddy Daycare”. Free with recreation center membership or day pass. fun@VBgov.com / 757 385 2950
Fri, Feb 20 - Live at the Roper Center: John Ball’s “In The Heat Of The Night”, adapted by Matt Pelfrey, 8:00 pm, TCC Roper Performing Arts Center, Granby St, Norfolk. L.A. Theater Works presents its riveting stage adaption of this classic American Thriller.
Fri, Feb 20 - VSO: Music of the Rolling Stones, Ted Constant Convocation Center, 8:00 pm, 4320 Hampton Boulevard, Norfolk. Windborne Music bridges the gap between rock n’ roll and classical music this February with The Music Of The Rolling Stones performed by Virginia Symphony Orchestra. Following the popular format of ‘Music Of’ shows of the past, including favorites like Queen, Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin, and the Eagles, conductor/arranger Brent Havens provides a masterful combination of symphonic arrangements with a full rock band and singer delivering nearly all of the Stones’ number 1 hits including Satisfaction, Paint It Black, Ruby Tuesday, Honky Tonk Women, Angie and many more! This one-night-only performance also features an incredible rhythm section, background singers and a world-class sound and light show; all combining to deliver the purest respective rock experience you will find anywhere!
Fri, Feb 20 - AltDaily Presents: “THE SHINING”, The Naro Expanded Cinema, 9:00 pm, Colley Avenue, Norfolk. AltDaily presents Stanley Kubrick’s horror masterpiece ‘The Shining’ this Friday, Feb 20 at 9:15pm. O’Connor’s Beer served on tap to benefit The Muse Writing Center.
Fri/Sat, Feb 20/21 - Sister Act: The Musical, Chrysler Hall, 8:00 pm, 215 St Pauls Blvd, Norfolk. SISTER ACT is Broadway’s feel-amazing musical comedy smash! SISTER ACT tells the story of Deloris Van Cartier, a wannabe diva whose life takes a surprising turn when she witnesses a crime and the cops hide her in the last place anyone would think to look-a convent.
Fri, Feb 20 thru Mar 8 - "bare, a pop opera", Peninsula Community Theater, 10251 Warwick Blvd, Newport News. The story focuses on two gay high school students and their struggles at their private, Catholic boarding school.
Sat, Feb 21 - "Let My People Go: A Journey On The Underground Railroad" by The Children’s Theatre of Hampton Roads, Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts, 11:00 am, 110 West Finney Avenue, Suffolk. Be transported to a time of struggle, resistance and perseverance. Travel along with Caroline, a young runaway slave, and the courageous passengers and conductors of the Underground Railroad in “Let My People Go.” Based on a true story.
Sat, Feb 21 - African-American History Month Film Fest: “Glory”, Virginia War Museum, 1:00 pm, 9285 Warwick Boulevard in Huntington Park, Newport News. Glory, starring Denzel Washington, Morgan Freeman, and Matthew Broderick, this 1989 movie chronicles the all-black 54th Regiment of the Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry. Their final assault on Fort Wagner, S.C. demonstrated their bravery and turned a bitter defeat into a symbolic victory that brought recognition to black soldiers.
Sat, Feb 21 - VSO Jazz, Kroc Center, 7:00 pm, 1401 Ballentine Blvd, Norfolk. The VSO Jazz Orchestra is comprised of 17 of the finest jazz and contemporary musicians in the region regularly called upon to augment the Virginia Symphony Orchestra on Pops concerts . In the tradition of the great jazz orchestras of the world they perform music of the “Great American Songbook” arranged by the greatest arrangers of our time and times past to include Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Quincy Jones, Bob Florence, Bob Mintzer, Gordon Goodwin and Hampton Roads own Tommy Newsome to name only a few. VSO Jazz has delighted thousands of concert goers over the years.
Sat, Feb 21 - Side By Side Concert / VSO with Bay Youth Symphony Orchestra, Indian River High School, 7:00 pm, 1969 Braves Trail, Chesapeake. (757) 618-1800
Sat, Feb 21 - The Blues Is Still Good News Benefit Concert, The American Theater, 7:00 pm, 125 E Mellen St, Hampton. After a wildly successful concert last season, The Hampton chapter of The Fernando Jones Blues Camp and The Blues Kids Foundation returns with, “The Blues Is Still Good News”. Enjoy more high-energy performances, pairing some of the finest young musicians with extraordinary local musical talent.
Sat, Feb 21 - Attucks Jazz Club: Warren Wolf, vibraphone, with John Toomey Trio, Attucks Theatre, 8:00 pm, 1010 Church Street, Norfolk. Vibraphonist Warren Wolf has been described as the next major voice on his instrument. He is well-versed in almost every style, from classical, to jazz, to ragtime, and has been trained on a number of instruments, including the marimba, drums, and piano.
Sat, Feb 21 - The Pushers present: “Panties in a Twist”, The NORVA, 8:00 pm, 317 Monticello Avenue, Norfolk. An all-female sketch comedy presented by The Pushers Improve Troupe.
Sun, Feb 22 - Symphonicity: “All Amadeus”, Sandler Center for the Performing Arts, 3:00 pm, 201 Market Street, Virginia Beach. Symphonicity presents All Amadeus at the Sandler Center for Performing Arts, featuring Symphonicity Chorus and the ODU Concert Choir. Selections include: Mozart - Overture to Giovanni, K. 527, Symphony #41 (Jupiter) in C Major, K. 551, and Requiem, K. 626. Soloists for the Mozart Requiem are: Del Sykes, Soprano; Kelly Montgomery, Alto; Brian Nedvin, Tenor; and Branch Fields, baritone. For more information, please visit Symphonicity’s website: www.symphonicity.org
Sun, Feb 22 - The Oscars Reception & Viewing Party, CINEBISTRO, 6:00 pm, Peninsula Town Center, Hampton. The biggest night in Hollywood Cinebistro is rolling out the red carpet for a star-studded evening to remember. Tickets are $15 per person and include: Grand red carpet entrance with keepsake photo, passed hors d’oeuvres, complimentary champagne, movie trivia, giveaways, reserved seat to watch the awards, continuous in-theater service.
Mon, Feb 23 - Harry Connick, Jr., Ferguson Center for the Arts, 8:00 pm, CNU, 1 University Place, Newport News. Harry Connick, Jr.’s meteoric rise in the world of music was only a prelude to a multi-faceted career. This pianist, vocalist, composer, band leader, actor, and philanthropist has received awards and recognition for his live and recorded musical performances, and for his achievements on screens large and small as well as the Broadway stage. Throughout his stellar career, Harry Connick, Jr. has earned three Grammy awards, two Emmy Awards, and two Tony nominations, and spearheaded efforts to help rebuild his hometown of New Orleans after the devastation of Hurricane Katrina.
Tue, Feb 24 - Growing Great Spring Flowers: Presented by Lisa Ziegler, Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts, 10:00 am, 110 W. Finney Avenue, Suffolk. Learn how to make beautiful flower arrangements and grow gardens that your neighbors will envy! Join us for a special gardening presentation by Lisa Ziegler, author of “Cool Flowers” and “The Easy Cut Garden.” All participants will receive a boxed lunch, book signing, and opportunity to purchase various sorts of garden supplies. Tickets are $30 after February 1. RSVP by Feb. 10 to Angela York: 757.923.0003, ext. 3022. www.suffolkcenter.org
Tue, Feb 24 - Book signing: “Fate and Freedom”, Hampton History Museum, 5:30 - 7:00 pm, 120 Old Hampton Lane, Hampton. Hear from the author of this novel based on genealogical and historical research tracing passengers of the “black Mayflower”. Dr. Lauranett Lee, curator of African American history, Virginia Historical Society will also discuss the Virginia Slave Names Database.
Tue, Feb 24 thru Mar 15 - The Taming of the Shrew, By William Shakespeare, Adapted & Directed by Patrick Mullins, Virginia Stage Company, Tue 7:00 pm, Wed-Sat 8:00 pm, Sat 4:00 pm, Sun 2:00 pm, Wells Theater, 110 East Tazewell Street, Norfolk. Find out who really wears the pants in Shakespeare’s witty tale of romance, sibling rivalry and strong women. Patrick Mullins takes us on a whirlwind ride, presenting this quick and quirky battle of the sexes romp set to original music.
Wed, Feb 25 - Front Porch Music Series: “Mercy Creek”, Hampton History Museum, 6 - 8:00 pm, 120 Old Hampton Lane, Hampton. Mercy Creek performs original music they call aggressive folk rock. Singer/guitarist Cheryl Nystrom and song writing partner/drummer Jim Ball combine elements of modern folk, world beat, rock, and hints of blues and bluegrass to create music that is fresh and unique. From world beat to folk, the musical styles used in Mercy Creek’s songs are anchored by Nystrom’s beautiful voice and intelligent lyrics. Beer and wine available for purchase from La Bodega Hampton.
Wed/Thu, Feb 25/26 - Williamsburg Symphonia Masterworks #3, Kimball Theater, 8:00 pm, Merchants’ Square, 428 West Duke of Gloucester Street, Williamsburg. The Williamsburg Symphonia presents Masterworks Concert #3, Celebrating Musical Innovations, with guest soloist Paul Neubauer, principal violist of the New York Philharmonic.
Thu, Feb 26 - Thursday Film Series - “Strangers When We Meet”, Williamsburg Library Theater, 2:00 pm, 515 Scotland Street, Williamsburg. Larry Coe is a gifted architect who, unhappily married, falls in love with his beautiful neighbor Maggie, whose marriage is also on the rocks.
Thu, Feb 26 - Out of the Box Music Series: ‘The Last Bison’, 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 available for purchase. In 2012 The Last Bison seemingly rose from the marshes of southeastern Virginia to captivate the national music scene with a rare blend of music that NPR dubbed, “Classical influenced southern folk rock.” Having drawn comparisons in the past to indie superstars the likes of Mumford & Sons, The Decemberists, and Fleet Foxes, their most recent project harvests a more dynamic, and anthemic sound from the soil of their folk roots. The addition of electric bass and keyboards to their extensive collection of acoustic instruments has been compared to Bob Dylan going electric at Newport in 1965.
Thu, Feb 26 - Taking Care of Us: Hampton Women Healthcare Providers - Our Story, Our Time, Hampton History Museum, 6 - 8:00 pm, 120 Old Hampton Lane, Hampton. 6 pm Collecting - bring in photos and items to be scanned for the museum’s collection, 7 pm - Oral History - share your memories. Lillian E. Johnson, a 1951 graduate of the Philips School of Nursing at the Medical College of Virginia in Richmond, will speak along with Chauncey Brown. Chauncey Brown, whose great-grandmother Rosa Callis Brown was a midwife, speaks about her career and legacy delivering babies of black and white Hampton citizens in the Jim Crow south. She was so skilled that doctors consulted with her on more difficult deliveries. Rosa Callis Brown is featured in our current women’s installation “The Truth About Women: Myth and Reality.”
Thu, Feb 26 - Tango Buenos Aires, Ferguson Center for the Arts, 7:30 pm, 1 University Place, Newport News. Prepare to be energized . Tango Buenos Aires is one of Argentina’s great cultural exports, known throughout the Americas, Europe and the Far East as the most authentic and uncompromising representative of the Tango. Created for the “Jazmines” Festival at the famous Buenos Aires cabaret “Michelangelo,” by renowned composer and tango director Osvaldo Requena, the company has been met with unabridged critical acclaim while touring the globe many times over. This tour, led by music director Julian Vat (considered Argentina’s most prolific composer and its leading musician), is titled the “Song of Eva Perón,” a Tango dance and music presentation inspired by the most important feminine character in Argentinian history, Eva Perón. Tracing her epic life - from her ascent to fame in the 1930s to her death in 1952.
Fri, Feb 27 - Imani Winds, Ogden Hall, 8:00 pm, Hampton University. More than North America’s premier wind quintet, Imani Winds has established itself as one of the most successful chamber music ensembles in the United States. Since 1997, the Grammy-nominated quintet has taken a unique path, carving out a distinct presence in the classical music world with its dynamic playing, culturally poignant programming, adventurous collaborations, and inspirational outreach programs. The group is enriching the traditional wind quintet repertoire while meaningfully bridging European, American, African and Latin American traditions. 757.728.6800 / http://mas.hamptonu.edu
Fri, Feb 27 - VSO: Dvorák’s Cello Concerto, Ferguson Center for the Arts, 8:00 pm, 1 University Place, Newport News. At 6’5”, cellist Amit Peled is a commanding physical presence on the stage, but his artistry is equally profound and charismatic. Experience Dvorak’s beloved Cello Concerto performed by Peled, whom The New York Times says plays “with a warm, glowing tone” and a “seductive timbre.” Also on the program are Copland’s Symphony No. 3 with the familiar melody of his Fanfare for the Common Man and the World Premiere of Libby Larsen’s Four on the Floor for full orchestra.
Sat, Feb 28 - African-American History Month Film Fest: “Men of Honor”, Virginia War Museum, 1:00 pm, 9285 Warwick Boulevard in Huntington Park, Newport News. Starring Cuba Gooding, Jr. and Robert DeNiro, Men of Honor was inspired by the life of Carl Brashear, who dared to dream of becoming the first African-American Master Diver in the U.S. Navy. Despite the lingering effects of segregation, opposition from Navy brass, and the amputation of his left leg following a tragic on-duty accident, Brashear attains his ultimate goal through sheer force of will.
Sat, Feb 28 - Dr. Patricia Saunders Nixon in Concert, Van Wyck Branch Library, 2:00 pm, 1368 DeBree Avenue, Norfolk. Witness a riveting performance by Dr. Patricia Saunders Nixon and her accompanist, Geraldine Boone. Nixon, an assistant professor of Voice at Norfolk State University, has been a music instructor for 36 years. She has sung with the Virginia Opera Guild and given numerous recitals throughout Hampton Roads. Geraldine Boone is a music professor at Norfolk State University and former director of the Chesapeake Civic Chorus and the Boys Choir of Hampton Roads. (757) 441-2844
Sat, Feb 28 - History Alive! Tuskegee Airman Interpreter, Fort Monroe Theatre, 2:00 pm, 41 Tidball Road, Hampton. Be transported back to WWII and travel with General Benjamin O. Davis, Jr., the first African-American general in the US Air Force, as he leads a bomber escort mission to Berlin. Adults $15, Students $5, Children under 6 are free. 826-6976
Sat, Feb 28 - Lecture Series: Lee Mandel, The Mariner’s Museum and Park, 4:30 pm, 100 Museum Drive, Newport News. Battle of Hampton Roads Weekend. Lee Mandel presents: “Unlikely Warrior”. Through the 1930s, Rabbi Roland Gittelsohn was an outspoken pacifist and political activist. But when World War II broke out, he voluntarily enlisted with the United States Navy. Gittelsohn became the first Jewish chaplain to serve in the United States Marine Corps, and provided vital support and guidance to Marines of all faiths at the Battle of Iwo Jima. Join author Lee Mandel as he explores the life of unlikely warrior Rabbi Gittelsohn, his decision to join the armed services, and the development of the Navy’s chaplains into a vital support for America’s fighting forces. A signing of Mandel’s new biography will follow. This lecture is free with admission to the Museum.
Sat, Feb 28 - Hermitage Instrumental Recital Series: Piano, 6:30 pm, 7637 North Shore Road, Norfolk. Join us for a private concert on the Hermitage Steinway featuring local musician Stephen Coxe, pianist, & special guests. Coxe will be joined by three talented artists to perform popular pieces from beloved composers on the Hermitage custom 1923 Steinway. Highlights of the evening include works by Leonard Bernstein, Mozart, Léo Delibes, Francis Poulenc, Cole Porter, George Gershwin, and Maurice Ravel.
Sat, Feb 28 - TBMA 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. February’s concert features music by Ream’s Station. Donations are accepted at the door to cover the cost of the bands and rental.
Sat, Feb 28 - An Evening with Mavis Staples, The Attucks Theatre, 7:30 pm, 1010 Church Street, Norfolk. It’s no wonder that the Chicago Tribune calls Mavis Staples an “American treasure”. From the delta-inflected gospel sound she helped create in the 1950s (“Uncloudy Day”), to the engaged protest of the civil rights era (“Freedom Highway”), and then, amazingly, on pop radio in the 1970s with a series of chart hits (“I’ll Take You There,” “Respect Yourself,” “Let’s Do It Again”)-through all these, Mavis carried on, her warm embrace of a voice the only constant.
Sat, Feb 28 - Masters of Soul, Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts, 8:00 pm, 110 W. Finney Ave, Suffolk. Don’t miss your chance to step back in time and feel the magic when Masters of Soul (formerly Masters of Motown) returns to the Suffolk Center. Masters of Soul is a celebration of the legendary songs and performers that defined Motown and soul music. The 90-minute show features stylishly costumed fully choreographed performances of both male and female groups backed by a live band. You’ll be transported back to your glory days with some of the best music ever made. Get your tickets now! Their last two performances were sell outs!
Sat, Feb 28 - VSO: Dvorák’s Cello Concerto, Chrysler Hall, 8:00 pm, 215 St Pauls Blvd, Norfolk. At 6’5”, cellist Amit Peled is a commanding physical presence on the stage, but his artistry is equally profound and charismatic. Experience Dvorak’s beloved Cello Concerto performed by Peled, whom The New York Times says plays “with a warm, glowing tone” and a “seductive timbre.” Also on the program are Copland’s Symphony No. 3 with the familiar melody of his Fanfare for the Common Man and the World Premiere of Libby Larsen’s Four on the Floor for full orchestra.
Sun, Mar 1 - VSO: Dvorák’s Cello Concerto, Sandler Center for the Performing Arts, 2:30 pm, 201 Market Street, Virginia Beach. At 6’5”, cellist Amit Peled is a commanding physical presence on the stage, but his artistry is equally profound and charismatic. Experience Dvorak’s beloved Cello Concerto performed by Peled, whom The New York Times says plays “with a warm, glowing tone” and a “seductive timbre.” Also on the program are Copland’s Symphony No. 3 with the familiar melody of his Fanfare for the Common Man and the World Premiere of Libby Larsen’s Four on the Floor for full orchestra.
Sun, Mar 1 - Creedence Clearwater Revisited, Ferguson Center for the Arts, 7:00 pm, 1 University Place, Newport News. Creedence Clearwater Revival founding members and Rock and Roll Hall of Famers Stu Cook and Doug “Cosmo” Clifford have been on quite a ride. Forty-five years ago this August they headlined the Saturday night slot at the legendary Woodstock Music Festival while 3 of their albums were in the top 10 of the music charts at the same time. When they launched their Creedence Clearwater Revisited project some 25 years later, they were startled by the outpouring of affection for their new band. Since then, the group has toured to once again perform live the CCR hits - touchstones of a generation.
Sun, Mar 1 - First Sunday Evenings: Five Short Play by Three VPF Writers, The American Theater, 7:30 pm, Phoebus, 125 E Mellen St, Hampton. Life Swap - “a hilarious, twisted comedy” by Jean H. Klein; A Slippery Slope - “a relevant, funny, drama” by P. A. Wray; Showers -“a chilling drama” by John F. X. Delaney; Marco and Neil - “a timely, powerful drama” by P. A. Wray; Priming the Pump - “a hilarious, tragic comedy” by Jean H. Klein. FREE
Mon, Mar 2 - Virginia Repertory Theatre presents “I Have a Dream”, Phi Beta Kappa Memorial Hall, 10:30 am, 601 Jamestown Road, Williamsburg. I Have a Dream - The Life and Times of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. by Bruce Craig Miller. This is the compelling dramatization of the life and times of one of the most influential and charismatic leaders of the “American Century” and the Civil Rights movement. Call (800) 275-5005 to reserve
Mon, Mar 2 - Six Generations of Service: R. Hayden Smith Funeral Home - Port Hampton Lecture, Hampton History Museum, 7 - 8:00 pm, 120 Old Hampton Lane, Hampton. Join Tim Smith as he presents “R. Hayden Smith Funeral Home, Est. 1901: The Smith Family’s Service to Hampton Over Six Generations.” William Morris Smith and his son R. Hayden opened a storefront funeral parlor in the town of Phoebus in 1901. Six generations of the Smith family have carried on the family tradition of service to the community. The Smith Funeral Home buried many people in caskets made by Slaughter Lumber Company during the tragic Spanish Flu Epidemic of 1918. In 1932 the venerable family business was relocated to its present Armistead Avenue location.
Tue, Mar 3 - Danu: 20th Anniversary Celebration Tour, The American Theater, 7:30 pm, Phoebus, 125 E Mellen St, Hampton. What do you do when your good friends reach 20 years of making glorious music together? Throw a party! This season marks this extraordinary ensemble’s 20th anniversary and, as a special treat, the 2015 American celebration tour will include two heralded former members of the ensemble. With the addition of these two guests, the band grows to eight players and the dramatic sound and vibrancy of the performance increases exponentially. Hailing from historic County Waterford, Danú is one of the leading traditional Irish ensembles of today. Recognized the world over for their standing room only appearances, their exceptional concerts feature high-energy performances and a glorious mix of ancient Irish music and new repertoire.
Wed, Mar 4 - All the Way LIVE! Series, The American Theater, 7:30 pm, Phoebus, 125 E Mellen St, Hampton. All the Way Live is a community based, high-energy, monthly variety show featuring performances from established local and national artists as well as local amateur talent. Local artists showcase their talents while members of the community get involved and win prizes by competing in friendly amateur contests. All the Way LIVE! features two amateur competitions - a contest for adults and a separate category for children. Talent will be selected from auditions, and competitors will compete for cash prizes.
Thu, Mar 5 - Out of the Box Music Series: ‘Seth Stainback & Roosterfoot’, 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 available for purchase. With a strong blend of blues, country, folk, old gospel and rock n roll, Stainback has laid the foundation needed to pursue his sound even further with his newly formed group Roosterfoot. What started out as a father/son duo with Keith Stainback has turned into a soulful powerhouse after adding former Wet Willie guitarist Larry Berwald , fellow shipyard worker Steven Yewcic on bass and music promoter Jason Bruner on drums. In their short time together they have already shared the stage with the likes of Bob Seger & the Silver Bullet Band, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Hank Williams Jr., ZZ Top, B.B. King, Anders Osborne, Eric Lindell, Robert Earl Keen, Big Head Todd & the Monsters, Rusted Root, Delta Rae, & Kip Moore to name a few. Armed with a tough work ethic, these boys are on a big road with a long haul.
Thu, Mar 5 - "The Virginia Roots Ensemble", Sandler Center for the Performing Arts, 7:30 pm, 201 Market Street, Virginia Beach. The Virginia Roots Ensemble explores the music of bygone Virginia musicians. Based on the Library of Virginia’s exhibition, Virginia Roots Music: Creating and Conserving Tradition, the 2-hour multi-media presentation highlights photographs and recordings of the 1920s and 1930s. The concert features musical traditions of the Old Dominion, especially the jubilee-style gospel quartets of Tidewater Virginia, string-band music of southwestern Virginia, and Piedmont or East Coast blues.
Fri-Sun, Mar 6-8 - Virginia Musical Theatre: “GYPSY”, Sandler Center for the Performing Arts, Fri/Sat 8:00 pm, Sat/Sun 2:00 pm, 201 Market Street, Virginia Beach. A festive tradition returns to Virginia Musical Theatre as a big, bold musical, with a contemporary Broadway score by local composer Chip Gallagher and lyricist Jeff Meredith, that captures both the spirit of the holidays and Dickens’ classic novel. With more than 30 singers, a full orchestra and elaborate scenery, this timely, uplifting and exhilarating tale will be a treat for the entire family.
FARMERS’ MARKETS
Sat, Feb 21 - Old Beach Farmers’ Market, Croc’s 19th Street Bistro, Beginning November 2014 and running through May 2015 your market will be open every third Saturday, 9:00 am to Noon, 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.
Sat, Mar 7 - Williamsburg Farmers Market, 8:30am to 12:30pm. Merchants’ Square, Williamsburg. In the heart of historic Williamsburg, Virginia. Flowerbeds and benches offer a tranquil setting for this open-air, Virginia producer-only market. Over 35 vendors offer a variety of local products, among which are fresh seasonal produce, chicken, beef, bison, pork, oysters, fish, crabs, prawns, herbs, potted plants, baked goods, confections, honey, cheese, cut flowers, handmade soaps, and more.http://www.williamsburgfarmersmarket.com/
Sat, Mar 28 - Smithfield Farmers Market’s “Season Opening Craft & Food Market”, 9:00 am until 1:00 pm, the Bank of Southside Virginia parking lot, 115 Main Street, Downtown Smithfield. Named in 2013 & 2014 as one of the “Top 101 Farmers Markets in America!” by TheDailyMeal.com. Now in its 13th season, the market is proud to be a Virginia Grown market offering locally grown produce, beef, pork, chicken, eggs, peanuts, plants, herbs, baked goods, coffee, cheese, honey, barbecue, wood-fired pizza, ham sandwiches, handcrafted items and more! Also featuring live music each market! Enjoy our friendly community event in the heart of historic Smithfield, Virginia. Pets are always welcome! For further information call 757.375.3031.
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