COMMUNITY EVENTS / FESTIVALS
Now thru Mar 21 - Suffolk Restaurant Week: A Culinary Showcase. From Suffolk’s best-kept culinary secrets to national award winning restaurants, Suffolk Restaurant Week promises a savory blend of the city’s signature flavors. The Spring 2015 Suffolk Restaurant Week is slated for March 14-21. During this culinary showcase, participating eateries offer three-course, price fixed menus at the deluxe ($10 lunch/$20 dinner) or premier ($15 lunch/$30 dinner) levels for lunch and/or dinner. No coupons, vouchers or tickets are needed—simply order from participating restaurant’s Suffolk Restaurant Week menu.
Now thru Mar 29 - Winter Orchid Display 2015, Norfolk Botanical Garden, 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 Mar 30 - Tiny Treasures: A Juried Miniature Exhibition, Hermitage Museum & Gardens, 7637 North Shore Road, Norfolk. Join us for this two week exhibition featuring miniature artworks from across the region juried by our Chief Curator Colin Brady. Featuring local works from the Tidewater Art Alliance. Two-dimensional and three-dimensional works must adhere to the 1/6th rule for miniature works. In other words, the image or sculpture must be smaller than 1/6 of the actual size of the image or object depicted. (Ex. The human head is approximately 9” high, as a miniature it would be approximately 1.5” high).
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, Mar 19 - Third Thursday, Chrysler Museum of Art, 5 - 10:00 pm, One Memorial Place, Norfolk. Museum from 5-10 pm, Glass Studio events begin at 7 pm. In a nod to our wine and jazz events of years gone by, we’re offering a jazz concert in the Museum and flaming fun at the Glass Studio. At the Museum, dine at Wisteria or mingle in Huber Court with a glass of your favorite vintage and listen to the high-energy ensemble 504 Supreme, starting at 7 pm in what we’re calling Swingin’ Jazz and Wine. Arrive early and join Museum Director Erik Neil on a gallery tour featuring some of his favorite works. His tour will begin at 6:15 pm. At the Glass Studio, conceptual artists Sarah Gilbert and Patrick “Pato” Hebert collaborate to create A Fragile Bubble/A Thousand Calamities. Watch as they make delicate and daring drawings with light and heat to the musical accompaniment of the Hot Gumbo Brass Band. Third Thursday is always free for Museum Members, $5 for all others. There’s a cash bar in both venues.
Thu, Mar 19 - 3rd Thursday at Jesters Gallery Shop: Featuring Neil Duman, Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts, 5:30-7:30 pm, 110 W. Finney Avenue, Suffolk. Free. Join us in the Jester’s Gallery Shop at the Suffolk Center to meet our resident artist, Neil Duman. Registration: 757.923.0003
Fri, Mar 20 - Bow Creek Recreation Center Ribbon Cutting Ceremony, 3 - 9:00 pm, 3427 Club House Road, Virginia Beach. The new $28 million Bow Creek Recreation Center is a 67,743 square feet state-of-the-art facility. Join City dignitaries in the gymnasium for the official dedication and opening ceremony with speakers to include Virginia Beach Mayor William D. Sessoms, Jr. and City Councilmember Shannon Kane. Following the ceremony, the center will open for tours. Be among the first to see the all new Bow Creek Recreation Center! Free shuttles will be available from Bow Creek Presbyterian Church (315 S. Rosemont Road) to Bow Creek Recreation Center from 2:30 – 7 pm. Learn more about the new recreation center atwww.VBgov.com/BowCreek.
Fri, Mar 20 - Selden Offsite Gallery opening at the World Trade Center, 6 - 8:00 pm, 101 W. Main St. Ste. #180, Norfolk. The Selden Gallery has relocated to the World Trade Center temporarily during construction of The Main. Join us for an opening reception. Our first exhibition at the new Selden Offsite Gallery will be a joint exhibit of the work of Roy Baugher and Manuela Mourao March 20 – April 24, 2015.
Fri, Mar 20 - Suds & Buds, Three Great Causes, One Great Party, Norfolk Botanical Garden, 6 - 10:00 pm, 6700 Azalea Garden Road, Norfolk. The party will feature craft beer, wine and other beverages, food from local restaurants, music, and other surprises. This event will celebrate the first day of spring, and help kick off the Norfolk Botanical Garden’s 2015 theme of “Incredible Edibles.” The Suds & Buds party is a rain-or-shine event that will flow from Rose Garden Hall to the patio behind it. The garden grounds will be open for strolling or tram rides. There is ample free parking just outside Rose Garden Hall as well as a drop-off area at the door. Tickets are $35 and can be purchased online or by check. Proceeds will be shared by Norfolk Botanical Garden, the Rotary Club of Norfolk and the Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia.
Fri-Sun, Mar 20-22 - The 2015 Yuengling Shamrock Marathon & Anthem Half Marathon and TowneBank Shamrock 8k, Virginia Beach Convention Center & Oceanfront. Come celebrate with us as we bring the Luck of the Irish to all runners in Virginia Beach, Virginia on St. Patrick’s Day weekend. ShamRock On! Racing Highlights: 30,000 Participants, Yuengling Beer (over 21 only), Murphy’s Irish Stew, 2 Day Sports & Fitness Expo, Speaker Series at Expo, Course Entertainment, Post Race Bands, Boston Qualifier, New King Neptune Challenge, Walker Friendly.http://www.shamrockmarathon.com/registration/
Fri-Sun, Mar 20-22 - Virginia Beach Spring Craft Market 2015, Virginia Beach Convention Center, 1000 19th Street, Virginia Beach. features over 150 fine artists and craftspeople from across the nation offering fine arts, handcrafted jewelry, wood, glass, photography, candles, woven baskets, clothing, toys, folk art and specialty foods. Exhibitors introduce new lines and special accessories for the home and garden including wrought iron, welcome wreaths, garden statuary, birdhouses, outdoor furniture, pottery and wind chimes. Meet the artisans, learn the stories behind their work and shop for the best in fine arts and fine crafts - from simple to lavish - you’ll find one-of-a-kind creations for every budget. Admission: $6.00 for adults (children under 12 free) Free parking and shuttle bus in the convention center parking lots. Receive 50¢ off admission by bringing a canned food donation for the Food Bank of Southeastern Virginia.
Fri-Mon, Mar 20-23 - Spring Used Book Sale, Hampton Main Library, Fri-Sat 9:00 am - 5 pm, Sun 1 - 4:00 pm, Mon 9:00 am - 5 pm, 4207 Victoria Blvd., Hampton. Get a steal on used books while supporting the Friends of the Hampton Public Library. Free admission, Children’s books $0.25, paperbacks $0.50-1.00, hardbacks $1.00.
Sat, Mar 21 - March Paddle In/Trash Out, Baum Road/Smith Creek, Southeast Virginia Waterways, times-tbd, 2212 Baum Road, Chesapeake. Help us keep Coastal Virginia clean! Availability is limited for this FREE community service event. Join us for two hours at various waterways to help give back to the areas we enjoy by joining our cleanup efforts in Southeast Virginia. Come out to paddle, in your own boat or one of ours, and help us make this eco-friendly event a continued success. Free - Reservations are required. (757) 237-8776
Sat, Mar 21 - Bow Creek Recreation Center Grand Opening Celebration, 9:00 am - 4:45 pm, 3427 Club House Road, Virginia Beach. The new $28 million Bow Creek Community Recreation Center is a 67,743 square feet state-of-the-art recreation facility. Experience all that the center has to offer at our Grand Opening Celebration with free admission and no cost activities for the whole family to enjoy! Free shuttles will be available from Bow Creek Presbyterian Church (315 S. Rosemont Road) to Bow Creek Recreation Center from 10 am to 3 pm. Free admission to Bow Creek Recreation Center continues through Sunday, March 22.
Sat, Mar 21 - Great Dismal Swamp Safari, 9:30 am - 1:30 pm, Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge (off of White Marsh Road), Suffolk. The Great Dismal Swamp is anything but dismal. The narrated Swamp Safari, one of Suffolk’s most popular attractions, fills up quickly. This four-hour tour is led by a biologist specializing is the unique habitat of the Great Dismal. Learn about the history, lore, vegetation and wildlife with this adventure that includes a brief walk to Lake Drummond. Sunscreen, insect repellent, comfortable clothes and shoes are recommended. A small snack and beverage is provided. This tour is not recommended for very small children. 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.
Sat, Mar 21 - Guided Walking Tour of the Isle of Wight County Courthouse Complex, beginning at 10:00 am at Boykin’s Tavern, 17146 Monument Circle, Isle of Wight. Join us as we explore this 19th, 20th and 21st century site and share the story of its beginnings as well as a few tales of capers and duels. This tour begins and ends at Boykin’s Tavern. The Isle of Wight County Museum is pleased to offer several FREE guided walking tours of the county’s historic sites and events throughout the year. Led by local historians and museum staff, the tours offer an in-depth look and a hands-on experience at these important and well-preserved properties. Reservations are not necessary. For further information call 757.357.0115.
Sat, Mar 21 - Calvary Cemetery Walking Tour, 10 - 11:30 am, 1600 St. Julian Avenue, Norfolk. Join Bobette Nelson for a pleasant walk through the pastoral grounds of historic Calvary Cemetery, est. 1877. Visit the final resting places of several Norfolk Notables. Includes information on memorial art symbolism and Calvary Cemetery history between stops. $5 suggested donation to the Norfolk Society for Cemetery Conservation. Students free.
Sat, Mar 21 - Town Center’s Spring Fling, 12 - 2:00 pm, Fountain Plaza, Central Park Avenue, Virginia Beach. Come out to join us in the Fountain Plaza for a Spring Fling just for you and the kids! We will have an egg hunt, crafts, store discounts, live entertainment, giveaways and a special surprise…! This family friendly event is FREE and open to the public
Sat, Mar 21 - Guided Walking Tour of Nike Park, beginning at 2:00 pm, 13036 Nike Park Road, Carrollton. Visit one of the Cold War’s few surviving Army Air-Defense Posts. Local historian Albert Burckard hosts a short presentation and a walking tour of this site which contains the original barracks, mess hall, administration and recreation building, officer/non-commissioned officer family housing, fueling area and underground missile magazines. Event held at Nike Park. The Isle of Wight County Museum is pleased to offer several FREE guided walking tours of the county’s historic sites and events throughout the year. Led by local historians and museum staff, the tours offer an in-depth look and a hands-on experience at these important and well-preserved properties. Reservations are not necessary. For further information call 757.357.0115.
Sat, Mar 21 - Buccaneer Bash at the Watermen’s Museum, 6 - 8:30 pm, 309 Water Street, Yorktown. Join us for an evening of fun at the Watermen’s Museum as we explore the ships, weapons, food, and fun of the pirate’s world at the Buccaneer Bash. Limited space so reservations are required 757.887.2641.
Sat/Sun, Mar 21/22 - Southeastern Guns & Knives Show, Hampton Roads Convention Center, 9:00 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. $10 Adults, $7 Ages 13-17, Free admission for children 12 & under accompanied by an adult 21 yo. 757-315-1610 / http://www.guns-knives.com/
Sat, Mar 21 thru Mar 31 - 44th Annual Student Art & Design Exhibition, Tidewater Community College Visual Arts Center, Corner of High & Court Streets, Portsmouth. A year’s work culminates with a student show chosen from completed VAC course projects. Featuring over 200 pieces by more than 100 students, works represent program courses in Studio Arts, Photography, Graphic Design, Ceramics and Glass Blowing. For more information please call 757-822-1888
Sun, Mar 22 - "Civil War in Isle of Wight County - An Historical Update" at the Isle of Wight County Museum, 2:00 pm, 103 Main Street in downtown Smithfield. Isle of Wight County has a rich Civil War history. The Isle of Wight County Museum, in conjunction with the Virginia Sesquicentennial initiative, has dug deeper into the Civil War’s impact on the area. Join Curator Tracey Neikirk as she reveals how a torpedo boat in the Pagan almost sank the flagship of the Union fleet and the importance of Fort Boykin’s telegraph to the commanders in Richmond. For more information call 757.356.1223.
Mon, Mar 23 - Historic Suffolk Narrated Bus Tour, 2:00 pm, Suffolk Visitor Center, 524 North Main Street. See Suffolk through the eyes of years gone by. Suffolk’s rich heritage dates back to the early 17th century, when Captain John Smith first encountered the Nansemond Indians on the Nansemond River. Even now, you can trace Suffolk’s legacy through our historic homes and neighborhoods, churches and Virginia Civil War Trails. Guided by a Suffolk historian, you meet the people and places that made Suffolk the city it is today. Highlights of this windshield tour include Cedar Hill Cemetery, Riddick’s Folly House Museum, Constant’s Wharf, College Court and Suffolk’s Historic Lakeside neighborhood. $8 Adults / $6 Seniors, Military and Children 9-12. 757.514.4130
Tue, Mar 24 - Yoga in the Galleries, Chrysler Museum of Art, 8:45 - 9:45 am, One Memorial Place, Norfolk. Join Tenesha Bazemore for yoga classes in a beautiful setting. Suitable for all skill levels, and free for Museum Members, we’ll do this every Tuesday morning in March.
Wed, Mar 25 - Great Dismal Swamp Safari, 9:30 - 1:30 pm, Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge (off of White Marsh Road), Suffolk. The Great Dismal Swamp is anything but dismal. The narrated Swamp Safari, one of Suffolk’s most popular attractions, fills up quickly. This four-hour tour is led by a biologist specializing is the unique habitat of the Great Dismal. Learn about the history, lore, vegetation and wildlife with this adventure that includes a brief walk to Lake Drummond. Sunscreen, insect repellent, comfortable clothes and shoes are recommended. A small snack and beverage is provided. This tour is not recommended for very small children. 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.
Wed, Mar 25 - Chesapeake Environmental Improvement Council Awards Luncheon, Chesapeake Conference Center, 12:00 pm, 700 Conference Center Drive, Chesapeake. The Chesapeake Environment Improvement Council (CEIC) is honoring individuals, community groups, schools, and businesses for outstanding environmental projects at its annual Awards Luncheon. Reservations are $20 each or $180 for a table of 10. Information: 757-382-6411
Wed, Mar 25 - Dockside Seafood Feast, Graham & Rollins Seafood, 19 Rudd Lane, Hampton. A one-of-a-kind dining experience In the unique setting of Graham & Rollins’ working waterfront dock. The freshest all-you-can-eat seafood, Unparalleled menu –8 different seafood entrees Complimentary beer and wine Silent Auction Crab Cakes | She Crab Soup | Blue Crab Claws | Fried Oysters | Oysters on the ½ Shell | Hush Puppies | Fried Flounder | Sautéed Scallops $75 per person, Limited number of tickets available. All proceeds benefit the Hampton History Museum. Sponsors: Pomoco Auto Group, Old Point National Bank, Graham & Rollins. Call the Gift Shop at 757-727-6824
Thu, Mar 26 - Chesapeake Sport Club’s 4th Annual Jamboree, 7:00 pm, Chesapeake Conference Center, 700 Conference Center Drive, Chesapeake. The keynote speaker will be Jack Ham, Former Linebacker, Pittsburgh Steelers and Penn State. For tickets or sponsorship opportunities, please visitwww.chesapeakesportsclub.com
Thu/Fri, Mar 26/27 - Chesapeake Super Pickleball Challenge Tournament, Western Branch and Deep Creek Community Centers, 4437 Portsmouth Boulevard, and 2901 Margaret Booker Drive, Chesapeake. Open to: Ages 18 and Above for Open Play, 50+ for Senior Play, Men’s and Women’s Singles, Doubles and Mixed Doubles. Fees: $20 for Chesapeake Residents; $25 for Non-Residents. Entry Deadline: Fees Due by 5:00 pm, March 20, 2015. Info: For additional information, please call 757-382-6411.http://www.cityofchesapeake.net/Assets/documents/departments/parks_rec/athletics+misc+files/Pickleball-Flyer-Application.pdf
Fri, Mar 27 - Yorktown Trolley Begins Regular Season. The free trolley provides transportation throughout the village of Historic Yorktown from the Yorktown Battlefield to the Yorktown Victory Center, as well as several stops in between, including Riverwalk Landing. Daily March 27 to Nov. 1 with extended hours of 10 am to 5:30 pm, May 23 to Sept. 7. Free. 757.890.3500
Fri-Sun, Mar 27-29 - 2015 NHSCA High School National Wrestling Championship, Virginia Beach Convention Center, 1000 19th Street, Virginia Beach. The NHSCA High School National Wrestling Championships will be held at the Virginia Beach Convention Center. (610) 923-0900 (Mattie Potter, NHSCA) http://nhsca.site-ym.com/events/event_details.asp?id=426298
Fri-Sun, Mar 27-29 - Treasures of the Earth Gem, Mineral & Jewelry Show, Hampton Roads Convention Center, Fri: 12- 6:00 pm, Sat 10:00 am - 5:00 pm. Sun 10:00 am - 4:00 pm, 1610 Coliseum Drive, Hampton. Jewelers from across the United States bring their merchandise to you. You will find: • 14K and sterling silver, classic, estate, fashion and handmade jewelry • Loose stones, beads and findings, pearls • Mineral specimens, crystals, lapidary supplies • Display of rocks and minerals and demonstrations of lapidary arts by the local gem and mineral society. Books, carvings, gift items. Cost: $5.00 for adults, 16 and under free, MILITARY FREE WITH ID. 757-315-1610
Fri-Sun, Mar 27-29 - Hampton Boat Show, Hampton Roads Convention Center, Fri: 12- 8:00 pm, Sat 10:00 am - 8:00 pm, Sun 10:00 am - 5:00 pm, 1610 Coliseum Drive, Hampton. If you’ve been thinking of buying a boat or upgrading what you currently have, now is the time to buy! All the big dealers will be under one roof, ready to show you their stock and make a deal. Whether you want to see the latest and greatest 2015 models or want a great deal on an unused 2014, you don’t want to miss this chance to check them all out. $8 Adults; Children 12 and under Free. 757-315/1610 http://hamptonboatshow.com
Fri-Mon, Mar 27-30 - Tidewater Orchid Society Show & Sale, Norfolk Botanical Garden, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm, 6700 Azalea Garden Road, Norfolk. Visit the NBG Tropical House where 100′s of orchids are currently on display through Sunday, March 29th. The Show & Sale will take place in the Garden’s Baker Hall. This event is FREE with regular Garden admission.
Sat, Mar 28 - Schooner Alliance Returns to Yorktown, Riverwalk Landing, 331 Water Street, Yorktown. Set sail for a bygone era aboard Yorktown’s Tall Ship Alliance. Daily sailing from Riverwalk Landing Pier, March 28 to Nov. 1. Food and beverages available for purchase. Advanced reservations recommended. 888.316.6422
Sat, Mar 28 - Conquer the Canal Time Trial, Dismal Swamp Canal Trail, 7:00 am, 1200 Dismal Swamp Canal Trail, Chesapeake. 12 Mile-individual bicycle time trial, out and back. Categories will include: Youth (6-8), Juniors (9-18), Men, Women, Masters, Open, Wounded Warrior/Para-cyclists. Entry Fee: youth/junior $10, all others $31. There will be no “Day-of” or mail in registration. You must sign up via https://www.bikereg.com/conquer-the-canal-time-trial
Sat, Mar 28 - Community Yard Sale, East Suffolk Recreation Center. What’s old will become new again at East Suffolk Recreation Community Yard Sale. This event is free and open to the public. Tables and tents are available for interested sellers. Reserve your space by submitting a completed vendor application along with payment. Ages 18 & Up. $5 per table / $10 per tent. For more information, please contact 757.514.4515.
Sat, Mar 28 - Easter Egg Hunt, Riverview Park in Smithfield, 9:00 am. There will be breakfast with the Easter Bunny first and then the First egg hunt will begin at 10 am for ages 2-6 and the second egg hunt will begin at 10:30 am for ages 7-10. There will be crafts, coloring and games too. This event is hosted by the Luter Family YMCA - Smithfield and the Isle of Wight County Parks and Recreation Department. For further information call 757.357.5959.
Sat, Mar 28 - Breakfast with the Easter Bunny, Bow Creek Recreation Center, 9 - 10:30 am, 3427 Club House Road, Virginia Beach. Hop, hop, hop your way to breakfast. The Easter Bunny will join you for a delicious breakfast. Don’t forget your camera! Open to those 12 & under with an adult. Cost: $6, recreation center membership or day pass required. Advance registration required; register at any Virginia Beach Recreation Center or online withhttps://ezreg.vbgov.com/Activities/ActivitiesCourseDetails.asp?cid=123339 / (757) 385-5960
Sat, Mar 28 - Volunteer Service Day, Paradise Creek Nature Park, 9 - 11:00 am, Portsmouth. Become a river hero. Help clean up the park, improve plantings and learn river stewardship while you are at it. Projects vary by date. Looking to volunteer through military, work, scouts or other? Contact Sarah to arrange a private volunteer event. All ages allowed with adult supervision for those under 18. This is free but registration is required. Please call 757-399-7487 or email ssumoski@elizabethriver.org
Sat, Mar 28 - Arbor Day Tree Planting Teams Celebration, Chesapeake Arboretum, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm, 624 Oak Grove, Chesapeake. Join us for an Arbor Day Ceremony and celebration. You can watch a tree planting demonstration and plant trees. Also featured: Guided Tours featuring native tress the Camellia Cove Garden and the Tree Nursery, Photographs with “Chessie” the Parks Recreation and Tourism mascot and the otter carving, FREE tree seedlings including the bald cypress, Chinese Chestnut, White Dogwood, Elderberry, and Persimmon trees, Recycle Plastic Bags – Bring five plastic bags and receive a reusable bag. No registration required. For further information, call 757-382-6411
Sat, Mar 28 - Workshop: Identifying, Attracting and Caring for Backyard Birds, Great Dismal Swamp Wildlife Refuge Headquarters, 9:30 - 11:00 am, 3100 Desert Road, Suffolk. Free. Get yourself ready for spring! Topics include identifying common birds, ways to attract birds, ways to attract birds to your yard, and proper maintenance of bird feeders and bird houses. Registration: 757.986.3705 / www.fws.gov/refuge/Great_Dismal_Swamp
Sat, Mar 28 - American Girl Program: “Meet Rebecca”, Riddick’s Folly House Museum, 10:00 am, 11:30 am, 1:00 pm & 2:30 pm, 510 North Main Street, Suffolk. Free. We will be giving away a Rebecca doll to one of the girls who attend. There will be 4 sittings, Space is limited and reservations are required. Donations welcome. Ages 5 and up are welcome. Call for reservations at 757.934.0822.
Sat, Mar 28 - Hunt for Hampton History: The 1950’s, Hampton History Museum , 10:00 am - 4:00 pm, 120 Old Hampton Lane, Hampton. Free and open to the public. Your history is Hampton’s history. Bring your photos and artifacts from the 1950’s to be scanned or photographed to become part of the virtual archives. Browse displays from local groups and share your stories as community members recount life in Hampton during the 1950’s. 757-727-1610
Sat, Mar 28 - Awards Ceremony/Opening Reception: 44th Annual Student Art & Design Exhibition, the Commodore Theater, 11:00 am, High Street, Portsmouth. A year’s work culminates with a student show chosen from completed VAC course projects. Featuring over 200 pieces by more than 100 students, works represent program course in Studio Arts, Photography, Graphic Design, Ceramics, and Glass Blowing. $5,000 in awards recognizing artistic excellence will be distributed at the ceremony! For more information please call 757-822-1888
Sat, Mar 28 - Eggstravaganza, Bennett’s Creek Park, 11:00 am - 2:00 pm, 3000 Bennett’s Creek Park Road, Suffolk. Free. Join Suffolk Parks & Recreation for our Annual Spring Eggstravaganza! This event will have your kids hopping for joy at Bennett’s Creek Park on Saturday, March 28, 2015, from 11am until 2pm. With the event geared towards children 10 and under, the park will be filled with entertainment, a petting zoo, pony rides, crafts, games, and more. Bring your camera to capture a day full of memories! 757.514.7267
Sat, Mar 28 - Great Bridge Woman’s Club 13th Annual Fashion Show and Luncheon, 11:00 am - 3:00 pm, Greenbrier Country Club, 1301 Volvo Parkway, Chesapeake. Spring fashions will be modeled from Lili’s of Ghent, a lady’s boutique on 21st Street in Norfolk that specializes in clothing, jewelry and accessories. In addition, the show will feature Guest Models: Shirley Forbes, wife of Congressman Randy Forbes. Sue Cosgrove, wife of State Senator, John Cosgrove. Phyllis Krasnoff, wife of Chesapeake City Mayor, Alan Krasnoff, Christie Craig: Chairman of the Chesapeake Public School Board. Debbie Ritter, member of the Chesapeake School Board and Stephanie Marioneaux, MD Ophthalmology. Attendees will feast on Spinach and Feta Chicken with creamy risotto and seasonal vegetables, along with double chocolate cake for desert while participating in raffles of custom gift baskets and door prizes. Proceeds from the show will benefit the club’s community service projects and its scholarship program that annually awards money to deserving graduating Chesapeake senior high school students. $35.00 per person. (757) 749-5871
Sat, Mar 28 - Annual EMBODI Youth Summit, Tidewater Community College - Chesapeake Campus, 11:00 am - 3:00 pm, 1428 Cedar Road, Chesapeake. The EMBODI (Empowering Males to Build Opportunities for Developing Independence) program is a facet of educational development. It is designed to refocus the efforts of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., with the support and action of other major organizations, on the plight of African-American males. Both informal and empirical data suggests that the vast majority of African-American males continues to be in crisis and is not reaching its fullest potential educationally, socially and emotionally. EMBODI is designed to address these issues through dialogue and recommendations for change and action. http://www.cityofchesapeake.net/Assets/EMBODI+Flyer.docx
Sat, Mar 28 - Community Easter Egg Hunt, Surry County Community Center, 12 - 4:00 pm, 205 Enos Farm Drive, Dendron. Easter Egg Hunt for all ages! Door Prizes - Easter Baskets - Games - Snacks - Entertainment. Registration is necessary for participation. Call 757-294-3002 orhttp://www.surrycountyva.gov/uploads/docs/Easter%20egg%20hunt%202015.pdf
Sat, Mar 28 - 38th Annual Oyster Roast, Khedive Shriner’s Temple Greenbrier, 1 - 4:00 pm, 645 Woodlake Drive, Chesapeake. Chesapeake Shriners Club will sponsor its 38th Annual Oyster Roast on Saturday, March 28, 2015. The menu will consist of raw, roasted, and fried oysters; fish; clam strips; baked beans; hush puppies; coleslaw; and beverages of your choice. Entertainment this year will be the show band “Hot Cakes”. The Oyster Roast will be held rain or shine. Inside facilities are available should inclement weather occur. Tickets are available at the gate or at any branch of the Bank of Hampton Roads. They are also available at the Khedive Shrine Center. Admission: $35 in advance; $45 at the gate. (757) 420-5805
Sat, Mar 28 - The Great Easter Egg Hunt at Elmwood Cemetery, 2:00 pm, Forest Lawn Cemetery, 8100 Granby Street, Norfolk. Easter Egg Hunt for children ages 1 to 10. All proceeds benefit the Norfolk Society for Cemetery Conservation. Bring the whole family & come join the fun! Search for the Golden Egg & visit with the Easter Bunny! Over 5,000 candy filled eggs await discovery! Easter goodies for everyone! Prizes awarded in all age categories! Registration: www.NorfolkSocietyforCemeteryConservation.org or email Cemeteries@Norfolk.gov for a registration form. Please register ahead of time if possible so that we have plenty of goody bags, etc. for participants. Same day registration is accepted. No rain date. Admission: $5 suggested donation for family/group of 4; $2 per additional person to be provided at check-in on event day. Checks & cash only please. Check-In: Begins at 1pm
Sat, Mar 28 - "Love is in the Air", Virginia Zoo, 3 - 6:00 pm, Norfolk. Join us for Love is in the Air, a special program about the wild ways animals date & mate. This adults-only opportunity will explain animal courtship habits in an honest and humorous forum. This adults-only program will examine the wild ways of animal courtship. The event includes a Zoo tour, wine and appetizers, and an presentation on animal courtship by Tidewater Community College biology professor Lisa Behm. Space is limited; pre-registration required. 21 and up only. •Cost per pair is $55 for Zoo Members and $65 for Non-members. •Ticket price includes a bottle of wine (red or white), appetizers, a Zoo tour and presentation. Contact us at (757)441-2374, ext. 253.
Sat, Mar 28 - 11th Annual Joe Ellis Day Celebration, Surry County High School, 7 - 9:00 pm, 1675 Hollybush Road, Dendron. This event features a Slam Dunk Contest and Dance Contest with prizes for the winners. Also featuring Joe’s Running Cougars, players of 1992-1999 vs. players of 2000-2005. Admission is $5.00. All proceeds will benefit the Joseph A. Ellis “Pursuing Life’s Purpose Scholarship Fund”. For more information, please contact Doris Ellis-Jackson (804-586-1987) or Ervin Jones (757-294-3002). Participants must be registered by Wednesday, March 25, 2015.
Sat, Mar 28 - Earth Hour 2015, 8:30 - 9:30 pm, Virginia Beach. Join us at Earth Hour and become a part of a global community that is taking action toward a more sustainable future. A simple idea to switch off your lights for an hour has become the world’s fastest growing environmental movement. On Saturday, March 28 at 8:30 pm, the City of Virginia Beach will participate for a second time in this global initiative by turning off all non-essential lights for one hour. Through this symbolic action, the City strives to encourage residents and businesses to turn off their lights, and to find ways in which they can become more sustainable. Last year some of the most recognizable buildings in Virginia Beach turned off their lights for an hour: Westin Tower, Armada Hoffler Tower, City Seal on Mount Trashmore Park, Virginia Beach Convention Center, Sandler Center for Performing Arts, Virginia Aquarium, Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art, Tidewater Community College – Virginia Beach Campus, Advanced Technology Center, Virginia Beach City Public Schools, City of Virginia Beach, Croc’s 19th Street Bistro, Virginia Natural Gas. Together we can inspire change, big or small, to change the world we live in. For questions regarding this event, please contact Mark Podolinsky at mpodolin@vbgov.com
Sat/Sun, Mar 28/29 - Watermen’s Museum Opens for the Season, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm, 309 Water Street, Yorktown. Enjoy the Wheels and Waves event. Tour the museum and grounds. Classic boats and cars, working boats, visiting marinas, vendors and more. Food available for purchase. Free Planet Full of Blues concert on the 28th. Admission is free for the weekend. 757.887.2641
Sun, Mar 29 - Zumba LOVE Fest, Hampton Roads Convention Center, 2 - 6:00 pm, 1610 Coliseum Drive, Hampton. Join over 80 of 757’s wonderful Zumba Instructors along with a LIVE musical guest! We are coming together to promote health and fitness in the Hampton Roads area. Tickets $15 in advance or $20 at the door. Children 12 and older are allowed to attend.
Sun, Mar 29 - Cherry Blossom Festival, Red Wing Park, 1:30 - 4:30 pm, 1398 General Booth Blvd, Virginia Beach. Join us as we celebrate Virginia Beach’s international sisterhood with Miyazaki City, Japan, at the 10th Annual Cherry Blossom Festival. This event offers the rich culture and beauty of Japanese music, martial arts, creative activities and various demonstrations. Admission and parking is free. Food and beverage are available for purchase. You are welcome to bring a blanket or lawn chair for the performances.http://www.vbgov.com/government/departments/parks-recreation/special-events/Pages/cherry-blossom.aspx
Sun, Mar 29 thru Apr 4 - Town Center Restaurant Week, Virginia Beach. $10, $20, $30 Lunch and Dinner special menus at participating Town Center Restaurants. There’s something to please everyone’s palate. Come to Town Center and Eat It Up!
Mon, Mar 30 - Historic Suffolk Narrated Bus Tour, 2:00 pm, Suffolk Visitor Center, 524 North Main Street. See Suffolk through the eyes of years gone by. Suffolk’s rich heritage dates back to the early 17th century, when Captain John Smith first encountered the Nansemond Indians on the Nansemond River. Even now, you can trace Suffolk’s legacy through our historic homes and neighborhoods, churches and Virginia Civil War Trails. Guided by a Suffolk historian, you meet the people and places that made Suffolk the city it is today. Highlights of this windshield tour include Cedar Hill Cemetery, Riddick’s Folly House Museum, Constant’s Wharf, College Court and Suffolk’s Historic Lakeside neighborhood. $8 Adults / $6 Seniors, Military and Children 9-12. 757.514.4130
Tue, Mar 31 - Yoga in the Galleries, Chrysler Museum of Art, 8:45 - 9:45 am, One Memorial Place, Norfolk. Join Tenesha Bazemore for yoga classes in a beautiful setting. Suitable for all skill levels, and free for Museum Members, we’ll do this every Tuesday morning in March.
Wed, Apr 1 - The Gallery at York Hall Opens for the Season, 301 Main Street, Yorktown. Features revolving exhibits of fine art in all media by local artists for display and sale. Information Center. Open Apr-Dec. Tue-Sat 10 am to 4 pm; Sun 1 to 4 pm. Free. 757.890.4490
Wed, Apr 1 - The York County Historical Museum Opens for the Season, 301 Main Street, Yorktown. Embark on a journey through 400 years of York County history. Tues.- Sun. through Dec. 19, hours vary as volunteers available. Call for group tours. Free. 757.898.4910
Wed, Apr 1 - Pirate Adventure Cruises Aboard the Schooners, Riverwalk Landing, 331 Water Street, Yorktown. Bring the kids to Captain Mayhem’s School of Piracy aboard the Yorktown Schooners Serenity & Alliance. April 1 – 12 & May 23 – Sept. 7; Tue, Wed, Fri & Sat at 11:30 am. Advance reservations recommended. 888.316.6422
Wed, Apr 1 - Breakfast with the Easter Bunny, Great Neck Recreation Center, 10 - 11:30 am, 2521 Shorehaven Drive, Virginia Beach. Enjoy a continental breakfast, an Easter Egg Hunt, Easter themed activities and crafts along with getting your picture taken with the Easter Bunny. Register by March 25. Open to those 5 & under with a parent. Cost: $6; recreation center membership or day pass required. Register in person at any Virginia Beach Recreation Center or online withhttps://ezreg.vbgov.com/Activities/ActivitiesCourseDetails.asp?cid=123511
Wed, Apr 1 - Food Truck Hump Days on the Great Bridge Waterways, Battlefield Historic Park, 4:00 pm to dusk, 1775 Historic Way, Chesapeake. Join Eat The Streets 757 at Battlefield Historic Park on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month starting April 1 and ending October 21. A huge variety of food truck gourmet dishes will be offered along with children’s activities and live entertainment by the Great Bridge Battlefield & Waterways History Foundation, the City of Chesapeake, and friends! All food trucks accept cash and credit though a minimum may apply when using credit. *10% of all sales will benefit the Great Bridge Battlefield & Waterways History Foundation.
Wed, Apr 1 - Members Only Tour & Celebration, Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art, 5:30 - 7:30 pm, 2200 Parks Avenue, Virginia Beach. FREE FOR MOCA MEMBERS! Enjoy a New Waves tour with one of the exhibiting artists then celebrate with a sparkling libation and conversation. RSVP required by Friday, March 27. Please call or email Kay Barbini, Member Relations and Special Events Coordinator, at 757-425-0000x329 or kay@virginiamoca.org
Wed, Apr 1 thru ? - Bike Nights, Norfolk Botanical Garden, 4 - 7:00 pm, 6700 Azalea Garden Road, Norfolk. Bring your bikes, helmets and family or friends out to Norfolk Botanical Garden and pedal through the petals. Norfolk Botanical Garden is home to 12 miles of pedestrian pathways. Monday, Wednesday and Thursday nights from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. they are open to bikers! Regular Garden admission applies.
Thu, Apr 2 - Tastefully Yours 2015 presented by the Food Bank of the Virginia Peninsula, Hampton Roads Convention Center, 6 - 9:30 pm, 1610 Coliseum Drive, Hampton. Come join all of the roaring fun for the 22nd annual Tastefully Yours, premier food tasting event, featuring craft beer and wine, on April 2nd at the Hampton Roads Convention Center. Tastefully Yours has been a community highlight of Hampton Roads with over 38 of the top local restaurants, live music, photo booths, a silent auction, and casino games. Tastefully Yours provides a wonderful opportunity to support your community, while also experiencing the local flavor and having fun. This event serves to raise awareness and funds to provide hunger relief across the Greater Peninsula. $45 in advance (Your ticket purchase will provide 180 meals to our community!) 757-596-7188 http://www.hrfoodbank.org
LOCAL THEATER / CONCERTS / TALKS
Now thru Mar 28 - "The 39 Steps", Williamsburg Players, Thu-Sat 8:00 pm, Sat 2:00 pm, 200 Hubbard Lane, Williamsburg. Adapted for the stage by Patrick Barlow from an original concept by Simon Corble & Nobby Dimon, presented by special arrangement with Samuel French, Inc. What happens when every character from Alfred Hitchcock’s classic thriller is played by a cast of just four actors and all of the on-screen action is presented on a theater stage? A madcap take on a suspense classic! Directed by Abigail Schumann
Now thru Mar 29 - "Clybourne Park", by Bruce Norris, Generic Theater, Thu-Sat 8:00 pm, Sun 2:30 pm, 215 St. Paul’s Blvd, Norfolk. This beautiful play is a follow-up to Raisin in the Sun, one of the great classics of all time. In Raisin in the Sun, Mama Younger buys a house in a white neighborhood in 1960. Clybourne Park takes us into that house. It starts just before Mama moves in and follows it ahead 50 years to show how the whole neighborhood, and the whole world, has changed around it. It won the Tony Award for Best Play in 2012. selling tickets for $7 for opening weekend starting Friday and $9 for the following weekend. You can see the details here:http://www.NORFOLKHOTDEALS.COM/Generic-Theater—Norfolk/Norfolk/23510/deals/Clybourne-Park—Tony-Winning-Play-at-The-Generic-Theater-in-Norfolk—OPENS-FRIDAY/87726/3726
Now thru Apr 5 - "Cat on a Hot Tin Roof", by Tennessee Williams, Little Theatre of Norfolk, Fri/Sat 8:00 pm, Sun 2:30 pm, 801 Claremont Ave, Norfolk. A family gathers at the Pollitt Plantation for the sixty-fifth birthday celebration of Big Daddy, its ailing patriarch. Despite the festivities, conniving family members scramble to secure their part of his estate. As tensions mount between alcoholic former football hero Brick and his beautiful but sexually frustrated wife Maggie “the Cat, a shock wave of secrets is finally revealed. * Contains Adult Language / Situations
Thu, Mar 19 - Chris Brown featuring Tyga: Between the Sheets Tour, Hampton Coliseum, 7:00 pm, 1000 Coliseum Drive, Hampton. The Between The Sheets Tour date at Hampton Coliseum originally scheduled for Tuesday, January 27 has been postponed to Thursday, March 19 at 7 pm. Due to the postponement, Trey Songz will not be able to perform in Hampton. This date will feature Chris Brown with special guest Tyga. Refunds available at point of purchase for fans unable to attend rescheduled date.
Thu, Mar 19 - Washington Saxophone Quartet, Sandler Center for the Performing Arts, 7:30 pm, 201 Market Street, Virginia Beach. WSaxQ is the most widely heard saxophone quartet in the United States. Since 1997, recorded arrangements by the Washington Saxophone Quartet have aired daily throughout the United States on NPR’s broadcasts of “All Things Considered.” Concert audiences enjoy their connection to WSaxQ when they discover they’ve been listening to the quartet’s music during afternoon “drive-time.” And it often comes as a surprise that they’ve been hearing four saxophones! The instruments evoke the refined sounds of a string quartet, the rich harmonies of an organ prelude, and the excitement of a jazz sax section.
Thu, Mar 19 - Phoebus Film Club Series: “Casablanca”, The American Theater, 7:30 pm, 125 E Mellen St, Hampton. An undisputed masterpiece and perhaps Hollywood’s quintessential statement on love and romance. In World War II Casablanca, Rick Blaine, exiled American and former freedom fighter, runs the most popular nightspot in town. The cynical lone wolf Blaine comes into the possession of two valuable letters of transit. When Nazi Major Strasser arrives in Casablanca, the sycophantic police Captain Renault does what he can to please him, including detaining a Czechoslovak underground leader Victor Laszlo. Much to Rick’s surprise, Lazslo arrives with Ilsa, Rick’s one time love. Rick is very bitter towards Ilsa, who ran out on him in Paris, but when he learns she had good reason to, they plan to run off together again using the letters of transit.
Thu, Mar 19 - Distinguished Speaker Series: General Colin Powel - “Leadership: Taking Charge”, Ferguson Center for the Arts, 7:30 pm, 1 Avenue of the Arts, Newport News. For over 50 years, General Colin L. Powell, USA (Ret.) has devoted his life to public service. Having held senior military and diplomatic positions across four presidential administrations, Powell’s deep commitment to democratic values and freedom has been felt throughout the world. The son of Jamaican immigrants, Powell attended the City College of New York where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Geology. It was not until he joined the Army ROTC program at CCNY that he discovered his calling and launched his incredible military career.
Fri, Mar 20 - Movie in the Pool: “Lego Movie”, Williams Farm Recreation Center, 6 - 8:00 pm, 5252 Learning Circle, 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. 7573852950
Fri, Mar 20 - VSO: Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto, Benjamin Rous-conductor, Alexandre de Costa-violin, Ferguson Center for the Arts, 8:00 pm, 1 Avenue of the Arts, Newport News. It is perhaps the most-played violin concerto of all time and one of the more demanding works for the violin virtuoso - Tchaikovsky’s Concerto for Violin - remarkable for its unwavering melodic inspiration and passionate expression of human feeling. In it, Tchaikovsky speaks to us from the heart, using the voice of the solo violin as his medium. Also on the program is the light and playful 9th Symphony by Shostakovich.
Fri, Mar 20 - Hampton Spring Jam, Hampton Coliseum, 8:00 pm, 1000 Coliseum Dr., Hampton. Featuring Keith Sweat, Ginuwine, 112 and Avant hosted by Doug E Fresh is Friday, March 20, 2015 at 7:30 pm. Don’t miss the concert party that’s kicking spring off right! *Artists scheduled to appear are subject to change.
Fri, Mar 20 thru Apr 12 - "Other Desert Cities", Little Theatre of Virginia Beach, Fri/Sat 8:00 pm, Sun 2:30 pm, 550 Barberton Drive, Virginia Beach. Brooke Wyeth returns home to Palm Springs after a six year absence to celebrate Christmas with her parents, her brother, and her aunt. Brooke announces that she is about to publish a memoir dredging up a pivotal and damaging event in the family’s history—a wound they don’t want reopened. This is a crackling contemporary family drama that will charm, disturb and delight.
Sat, Mar 21 - Opera Tales: “The Princess and the Pea”, Harrison Opera House, 9:30 am, 160 East Virginia Beach Boulevard, Norfolk. To end this first season of Opera Tales we will present The Princess and the Pea, another Hans Christian Andersen favorite in a humorous adaption by Dr. Glenn Winters. A young girl, whose royal blood could only be confirmed by testing her sensitivity to a pea, becomes a short opera sure to bring many laughs to young audiences. Pre-Show Activities at 9:30 am, Program at 11:00 am. 866.673.7282
Sat, Mar 21 - "Treasure Island" by The Children’s Theatre of Hampton Roads, Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts, 11:00 am, 110 West Finney Avenue, Suffolk. Set sail on an adventure with this retelling of Robert Louis Stevenson’s classic story of buccaneers and buried gold. A high-energy and hilarious play that has something for every age-swordplay, danger, comedy, puppets and pirates. $5. 757.923.2900
Sat, Mar 21 - Women’s History Month Film Fest: “Lioness”, Virginia War Museum, 1:00 pm, 9285 Warwick Boulevard in Huntington Park, Newport News. The museum will host a film festival during the month of March featuring films with depicting women’s roles in the military. All movies are free with each day’s paid admission. March 21: Lioness. How did five female Army support soldiers, mechanics, supply clerks and engineers, end up fighting alongside the Marines in some of the bloodiest counterinsurgency battles of the Iraq War? An intimate look at war through the eyes of the first women in U.S. history sent into direct ground combat, despite a policy that bans them from doing so.
Sat, Mar 21 - “STOMP”, Sandler Center for the Performing Arts, 2:00 & 7:00 pm, 201 Market Street, Virginia Beach. Matchboxes, brooms, garbage cans, Zippo lighters and more fill the stage with energizing beats at STOMP, the inventive and invigorating stage show that’s dance, music and theatrical performance blended together in one electrifying rhythm.
Sat, Mar 21 - Colonial Williamsburg Fifes & Drums, Merchants Square, 2:30 pm, Duke of Gloucester Street, Williamsburg. Members of Colonial Williamsburg’s Fifes and Drums visit Merchants Square one Saturday each month. Beginning approximately 2:30 p.m., the Fifes and Drums play music and interact with onlookers in the Square, answering questions from the audience.
Sat, Mar 21 - Southern Gospel Concert, Green Lakes Baptist Church, 6:30 pm, 1610 Hodges Ferry Rd, Portsmouth. FREE concert featuring KEEPERS OF THE FAITH, a gospel quartet from Washington state.
Sat, Mar 21 - Hermitage Instrumental Recital Series: Organ, 6:30 - 9:00 pm, Hermitage Museum and Gardens, 7637 North Shore Road, Norfolk. Join us for a private concert on the Hermitage’s 1926 Moller player pipe organ, one of very few organs of its kind remaining in the area in working condition. John Dixon, Dean of the American Guild of Organists, Tidewater Chapter, will perform traditional and contemporary works. Arrive early to browse the collection, mingle and enjoy complimentary hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar.
Sat, Mar 21 - Linda McRae House Concert, presented by Smithfield Music, 7:30 pm. Linda McRae will bring her original music for a house concert. Linda, who is originally from Canada but makes Nashville home these days, creates music in a unique rootsy, gutsy and endearingly raw kind of way. Whether on guitar or banjo (claw hammer style), she has a way to get your attention. Tickets $20. Information about the location of the concert provided when ticket is purchased. For more information call 757.357.7707 or 757.880.3120.
Sat, Mar 21 - VSO: Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto, Benjamin Rous-conductor, Alexandre de Costa-violin, Chrysler Hall, 8:00 pm, 215 Saint Pauls Boulevard, Norfolk. It is perhaps the most-played violin concerto of all time and one of the more demanding works for the violin virtuoso - Tchaikovsky’s Concerto for Violin - remarkable for its unwavering melodic inspiration and passionate expression of human feeling. In it, Tchaikovsky speaks to us from the heart, using the voice of the solo violin as his medium. Also on the program is the light and playful 9th Symphony by Shostakovich.
Sat, Mar 21 - Grits: The Musical, Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts, 8:00 pm, 110 West Finney Avenue, Suffolk. $25 ($35 for VIP). Its four women, four generations and four different views. It’s your mother, your sister, your Grandma, your best friend. It’s sweet tea, collard greens, fresh tomatoes and banana puddin’. Its stories you’ll recognize and tales from the past. Its country music, jazz tunes, old time blues and toe tappin’ rock. It’s the old, the new and some things in between. It’s about love and laughter, revelation and grace. A four woman cast spanning age groups from young women in their 20’s to mature women in their 50’s and 60’s. Each woman is an individual storyteller and vocalist. Every story carries a song. 757.923.0003
Sat, Mar 21 - Attucks Jazz Club Series: Howard Levy, harmonica, with John Toomey Trio, 8:00 pm, Attucks Theatre, 1010 Church Street, Norfolk. Multiple Grammy Award-winning harmonica player Howard Levy has been referred to as “the most radical single technical innovator in the history of the instrument”. Perhaps most well-known for his work with Bela Fleck and the Flecktones, Levy’s innovative style has brought the harmonica to a whole new level. See him rock the house in this intimate jazz club setting at the Attucks!
Sun, Mar 22 - Galleria Seasons, Willett Hall, 3:00 pm, 3701 Willett Drive, Portsmouth. Featuring the Vega String Quartet with abstract artist Timothy Raines. Vivaldi’s landmark composition, “The Four Seasons,” is accompanied by the creation of two unique acrylic-on-canvas pieces for every concert, live on stage. Finished art to be donated to the presenter. Galleria Seasons is a cutting-edge, crowd pleasing multimedia music and art event. (757) 393-5144
Sun, Mar 22 - Chris Tomlin “Love Ran Red Tour”, Hampton Coliseum, 7:00 pm, 1000 Coliseum Dr., Hampton. Grammy and Dove® award-winning, Christian worship sensation Chris Tomlin hits the road again this spring for his “Love Ran Red” Tour, featuring Tenth Avenue North and Rend Collective. The highly anticipated night of worship will feature new songs from Tomlin’s new release, Love Ran Red album along with an array of hits from the past. Opening the show will be Tenth Avenue North, headliners in their own right with four studio albums and multiple Dove Awards, and energetic worship favorites Rend Collective.
Sun, Mar 22 - The Inspiration of Broadway, Ferguson Center for the Arts, 7:00 pm, 1 Avenue of the Arts, Newport News. The Inspiration of Broadway will be a wonderful evening of vocal music featuring J. Mark McVey from “Les Miserables” and the inspirational quartet styles of Ernie Haase and Signature Sound. A musical evening, featured songs include: “Climb Every Mountain,” “Sit Down You’re Rocking the Boat,” “Get Happy,” “Sunrise, Sunset,” “Bring Him Home,” “Blue Skies,” “I Got the Sun In Morning,” “Blow Gabriel Blow,” “Seasons of Love” and “Old Man River.” This new show will be an uplifting night for people of all ages.
Sun, Mar 22 - VSO: Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto, Benjamin Rous-conductor, Alexandre de Costa-violin, Sandler Center for the Performing Arts, 8:00 pm, 201 Market Street, Virginia Beach. It is perhaps the most-played violin concerto of all time and one of the more demanding works for the violin virtuoso - Tchaikovsky’s Concerto for Violin - remarkable for its unwavering melodic inspiration and passionate expression of human feeling. In it, Tchaikovsky speaks to us from the heart, using the voice of the solo violin as his medium. Also on the program is the light and playful 9th Symphony by Shostakovich.
Mon, Mar 23 - Mal Vincent presents…”Virginia is for Movie Lovers”, Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art, 6:30 pm, 2200 Parks Avenue, Virginia Beach. “The Great Santini” (1979) starring Robert Duvall and Blythe Danner. MOCA is delighted to partner again with film critic Mal Vincent for this three-part film series in celebration of our Virginia-centric exhibitions. Mal will introduce each film and share personal stories and the inside scoop on the film and actors featured. Come to the museum early to see the current exhibitions and enjoy a cocktail. Mar 16, 23, & 30. Doors open with cash bar & concessions 6:30 pm. Film/introduction 7:15 pm. Tickets: $10 per person, MOCA Members $5.
Mon, Mar 23 - The Yorktown Story Slam at the Watermen’s Museum, 7 - 8:30 pm, 309 Water Street, Yorktown. If you like a good, true story, then join us for the inaugural presentation of The Yorktown Story Slam at the Watermen’s Museum. 757.887.2641
Tue, Mar 24 - Welch Fusiliers Topic of Lecture at the Yorktown Victory Center, 7 - 9:00 pm, 200 Water Street, Yorktown. Lt. Gen. Jonathan Riley, Ph.D., will speak on the subject of his book, ‘“That Astonishing Infantry’: The History of The Royal Welch Fusiliers, 1689-2006” General Riley, served in the British Army from 1973 to 2009 and in the 1990’s was the commanding officer of the 1st Royal Welch Fusiliers. He is the author of 19 books. Free 757.253.4838.
Tue, Mar 24 - The Norfolk Forum Lecture Series: Sanjay Gupta, M.D., Chrysler Hall, 7:30 pm, 215 Saint Pauls Boulevard, Norfolk. Dr. Sanjay Gupta is the multiple Emmy-award winning chief medical correspondent for CNN. Gupta, a practicing neurosurgeon, plays an integral role in CNN’s reporting on health and medical news for American Morning, Anderson Cooper 360°, CNN documentaries, and anchors the weekend medical affairs program Sanjay Gupta, MD. Gupta also contributes to CNN.com and CNNHealth.com. His medical training and public health policy experience distinguish his reporting on a range of medical and scientific topics including brain injury, disaster recovery, health care reform, fitness, military medicine, HIV/AIDS, and other areas.
Tue, Mar 24 - A Celebration of the Centennial of NACA, Virginia Air & Space Center, 7:30 pm, 600 Settler’s Landing Road, Hampton. The next Sigma Series Lecture will highlight A Celebration of the Centennial of NACA, featuring historians Roger Launius, John Anderson, and Tom Crouch. No cost and no reservation. - See more at: http://www.vasc.org/events/sigma-series#sthash.as2eUmVR.dpuf
Tue, Mar 24 - KODO, One Earth Tour: Mystery, Ferguson Center for the Arts, 7:00 pm, 1 Avenue of the Arts, Newport News. Kodo, the “taiko” drumming pioneers from Japan’s remote and inspiring Sado Island, have powerful mastery over their instruments. Since 1981, the group has roused and moved audiences around the globe. “Kodo One Earth Tour: Mystery” brings a wondrous and sacred realm to the stage using the “mystery” created by folk arts since ancient times, presenting a world of darkness, light and reverberations with theatrics and new forms of expression. “Mystery” fuses Kodo’s dynamism of taiko expression with the beauty and true charm that lie within ancient Japanese traditions. Be prepared for a voyage to the extraordinary, to a mysterious realm that lies in the beyond, through this stunning spectacle and vibrant expression of artistic excellence.
Thu, Mar 26 - Spring Lecture Series: “Art Crime: Pursuing the Priceless”, Robert Wittman, The Mariners’ Museum/USS Monitor Center, 7:00 pm, 100 Museum Drive, Newport News. The Wall Street Journal called him “a living legend.” The Times of London dubbed him “The most famous art detective in the world.” Rising from humble roots as the son of an antiques dealer, Wittman built a twenty-year law-enforcement career that was nothing short of extraordinary. He founded the FBI’s National Art Crime Team and served for 20 years as the FBI’s investigative expert in this field. Armed with a scholar’s passion, a con man’s smile, and a daredevil’s nerves, he worked undercover to catch art thieves, scammers, and black market traders in Paris and Philadelphia, Rio and Santa Fe, Miami and Madrid. By the FBI’s accounting, Wittman saved hundreds of millions of dollars’ worth of art and antiquities.
Thu, Mar 26 - Boo Williams Remembers - Our Story, Our Time, Hampton History Museum, 7 - 8:00 pm, 120 Old Hampton Lane, Hampton. Legendary basketball coach Boo Williams (for whom Hampton’s athletic complex is named) reminisces about his lengthy career as a basketball coach, role model and molder of young men’s character. 6 pm, Collecting – bring in photos and items for the museum’s collection. 7 pm, Oral History – share your memories. Members free, non-members $5. 757-727-1610
Thu, Mar 26 - Cenotaphs & Seraphs: 400 Years of Memorial Art in Norfolk, Mary D. Pretlow Anchor Branch Library, 7 - 8:30 pm, 111 W. Ocean View Avenue, Norfolk. FREE. Take an intriguing pictorial journey through 400 years of Norfolk memorial art & architecture. Discover the meaning behind various gravestone carvings, epitaphs & sculptures within some of Virginia’s oldest cemeteries. See how memorial art & architecture mirror society’s superstitions, beliefs, & priorities - both past & present. RSVP to Cemeteries@Norfolk.gov or 757-510-5879 by Tuesday, March 24th to attend. Ten attendees required for presentation to take place.
Thu, Mar 26 - Joffrey Ballet, Ferguson Center for the Arts, 7:30 pm, 1 Avenue of the Arts, Newport News. For more than a half-century, The Joffrey Ballet’s commitment to taking world-class, artistically vibrant work to a broad and varied audience has created a solid foundation that continues to support the company’s unprecedented capacity for achieving important dance-world milestones. Classically trained to the highest standards, The Joffrey Ballet expresses a unique, inclusive perspective on dance, proudly reflecting the diversity of America. Its repertoire includes major story ballets, reconstructions of masterpieces and contemporary works. Founded by visionary teacher Robert Joffrey in 1956, guided by celebrated choreographer Gerald Arpino from 1988 until 2007, The Joffrey Ballet continues to thrive under internationally renowned Artistic Director Ashley Wheater and Executive Director Greg Cameron.
Thu-Sat, Mar 26-28 - 2015 Joyce Meyer Ministries Conference, Hampton Coliseum, 1000 Coliseum Dr., Hampton. Each session is unique and will include a powerful message from Joyce Meyer. Be sure to arrive early so you can grab a seat and have time to check out the resource tables. Admission is free. No registration is required. Seating is available on a first come, first served basis. Schedule is subject to change.http://www.hamptoncoliseum.org/events/detail/2015-joyce-meyer-ministries-conference
Fri, Mar 27 - Rhythm Live, Harrison Opera House, 7:30 pm, 160 Virginia Beach Blvd, Norfolk. Enjoy the energy of Caribbean and West African music with brilliant choreography to deliver the story of Trinidad steel pan and calypso in a manner that is mesmerizing. The combination of narrations based on historic facts, with color, movement and sounds makes for an educational experience that students of any age will remember for a long time. Featuring: The Rhythm Project All Stars in collaboration with The Governor’s School for the ArtsDance Department and African Drumming Ensemble.
Fri, Mar 27 - The Joseph N. Green Lecture Series: “A Forum for Justice”, Elaine R. Jones, Attucks Theatre, 7:00 pm, 1010 Church Street, Norfolk. The Joseph N. Green Lecture Series presents “A Forum for Justice” featuring attorney Elaine R. Jones, former President and Director-Council of the NAACP Legal Defense Fund (LDF). A Norfolk native, Ms. Jones graduated from Booker T. Washington High School. She graduated with honors from Howard University, earning her BA degree in political science. After working as an English teacher in Turkey for two years while serving in the Peace Corps she was admitted to the University of Virginia Law School as one of only seven women and two blacks admitted to the class of 1970. In 1970 she became the first black woman to graduate from the law school. Jones was elected to the American Bar Association Board of Governors in 1989, the first African American to do so. She was named one of Ebony Magazine’s “10 Most Powerful Black Women” in 2001. and has received 13 honorary degrees.
Fri, Mar 27 - Wicked Divas in Concert, Ferguson Center for the Arts, 8:00 pm, 1 Avenue of the Arts, Newport News. Get ready for a Wicked-good evening of Diva showstoppers from the world of Broadway, opera and pop, highlighted by selections from the Tony Award-winning musical Wicked. This program features the Elphaba and Glinda from the Broadway production of Wicked and will showcase the depth of their high-flying talents. In addition to favorites from the “untold tale of the witches of Oz”, the program also includes favorites from Gypsy, Ragtime, Titanic and opera selections from George Bizet’s Carmen.
Fri/Sat, Mar 27/28 - Dangerous Dames Dinner and Show, The Grey Goose Restaurant, Fri 7:30 pm, Sat 5:00 & 7:30 pm, 120 Old Hampton Lane, Hampton. Have a deluxe dinner with the DAMES! **Starring “Puppeteer-Impressionist” Jerry Halliday** Bette Davis, Katherine Hepburn, Joan Rivers, Carol Channing, Marilyn Monroe, Mae West, and many more guest stars! A three course meal followed by a hilarious comedy show direct from Vegas and luxury cruise ships! Three course Meal (Adult beverages and tips not included). Call 757-723-7978 to Reserve or for more Information.
Sat, Mar 28 - "Happily Ever After", The Williamsburg Players, 11:00 am, 200 Hubbard Lane, Williamsburg. This show contains the most hilarious renditions of some of the best from the Grimm Brothers iconic works. In this adventure, the engaging performers bring to life Rapunzel, Little Red Riding Hood, Rumpelstiltskin and The Elves and the Shoemaker. This fairy-tale inspired production is loaded with audience participation and an endless stream of laughs - this show will leave the audience shouting for more! Ages: Grade k - 5. Cost: $7
Sat, Mar 28 - "Treasure Island" by The Children’s Theatre of Hampton Roads, Peninsula Community Theatre, 11:00 am & 2:00 pm, 10251 Warwick Blvd, Warwick Blvd, Newport News. Set sail on an adventure with this retelling of Robert Louis Stevenson’s classic story of buccaneers and buried gold. A high-energy and hilarious play that has something for every age-swordplay, danger, comedy, puppets and pirates. $5. 757.923.2900
Sat, Mar 28 - Women’s History Month Film Fest: “V for Victory: Women at War”, Virginia War Museum, 1:00 pm, 9285 Warwick Boulevard in Huntington Park, Newport News. The museum will host a film festival during the month of March featuring films with depicting women’s roles in the military. All movies are free with each day’s paid admission. March 28: V for Victory: Women at War. This video details women’s essential contributions to the national war effort during World War II. Original newsreel stories illustrate the period’s most momentous events and highlight the era’s prominent personalities.
Sat, Mar 28 - Tidewater Bluegrass Music Association Monthly 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. March’s concert features music by Harvest Time. Donations are accepted at the door to cover the cost of the bands and rental.
Sat, Mar 28 - Wicked Divas in Concert, Chrysler Hall, 8:00 pm, 215 Saint Pauls Boulevard, Norfolk. Get ready for a Wicked-good evening of Diva showstoppers from the world of Broadway, opera and pop, highlighted by selections from the Tony Award-winning musical Wicked. This program features the Elphaba and Glinda from the Broadway production of Wicked and will showcase the depth of their high-flying talents. In addition to favorites from the “untold tale of the witches of Oz”, the program also includes favorites from Gypsy, Ragtime, Titanic and opera selections from George Bizet’s Carmen.
Sat, Mar 28 - Katt Williams: Born Again…Again Tour, Ted Constant Convocation Center, 8:00 pm, 4320 Hampton Blvd., Norfolk. After a nation-wide run of his highly acclaimed 2013-2014 Growth Spurt tour, Katt Williams brings brand new tour, “Born Again… Again” to the Ted Constant Center. Known just as much for his permed hair as he is for his animated performances and quick wit, comedian Williams has been making his mark in Hollywood for over 12 years. Beginning his career at an age when most teenagers are seeking their driver’s license, Williams quickly discovered that he had a gift for making people laugh.
Sun, Mar 29 - Pearl Bailey Birthday Celebration, Hampton History Museum, 1 - 3:00 pm, 120 Old Hampton Lane, Hampton. Join us on Pearl Bailey’s Birthday to experience Women’s History Month! For more information or RSVP please contact: Chadra Pittman Walke, 757-816-1579 chadrapw@gmail.com
Sun, Mar 29 - Symphonicity: Strauss and Copland, Austin Larson, French Horn, Sandler Center for the Performing Arts, 3:00 pm, 201 Market Street, Virginia Beach. Selections include: Rossini: Overture to La gazza ladra (The Theiving Magpie), Strauss: Concerto for Horn #1 in Eb Major, Op. 11, and Copland: Appalachian Spring Suite. For more information visitwww.symphonicity.org
Sun, Mar 29 - John Mellencamp, Chrysler Hall, 7:30 pm, 215 Saint Pauls Boulevard, Norfolk. Grammy-winning musician John Mellencamp has touched the heart and souls of music listeners and influenced American Culture with enduring songs, he is also one of the most successful live concert performers in the world. A man with a conscience, he used his visibility and influence to advocate an issue that hit close to home and became one of the founding members of Farm Aid, an organization that began in 1985 to raise awareness about the loss of family farms. The Farm Aid concerts have raised over $45 million to promote a resilient family farm system of agriculture.
Mon, Mar 30 - Mal Vincent presents…”Virginia is for Movie Lovers”, Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art, 6:30 pm, 2200 Parks Avenue, Virginia Beach. “Duel in the Sun” (1946) starring Joseph Cotton, Jennifer Jones, and Gregory Peck. MOCA is delighted to partner again with film critic Mal Vincent for this three-part film series in celebration of our Virginia-centric exhibitions. Mal will introduce each film and share personal stories and the inside scoop on the film and actors featured. Come to the museum early to see the current exhibitions and enjoy a cocktail. Mar 16, 23, & 30. Doors open with cash bar & concessions 6:30 pm. Film/introduction 7:15 pm. Tickets: $10 per person, MOCA Members $5.
Mon/Tue, Mar 30/31 - Williamsburg Symphonia Masterworks Concert #4, Kimball Theatre, 8:00 pm, 428 West Duke of Gloucester Street, Williamsburg. The Williamsburg Symphonia presents Masterworks Concert #4, featuring works by Bernstein (On the Town: Three Dance Episodes), Schubert (Symphony No. 8, “Unfinished”) and Kurt Weill (Symphony No. 2). The Symphonia, Williamsburg’s own professional orchestra, is conducted by Music Director Janna Hymes, in her 11th season on the podium. Cost: $48, $58
Tue, Mar 31 - African Children’s Choir - 2nd World Music Event to Benefit ACCESS the Arts, Sandler Center for the Performing Arts, 7:30 pm, 201 Market Street, Virginia Beach. The African Children’s Choir was founded in 1984 by Ray Barnett. For the last 29 years, the Choir has traveled around the world showing the world the beauty, dignity and unlimited ability of the African Child. The Choir raises funds that currently support around 7,000 children, providing them with care and an education. To secure seating, choose from these options: Donate online by clicking the DONATE NOW button on the Sandler Center website, Make a donation at the Sandler Center Box Office, or Mail in your donation to the Foundation office at P.O. Box 66129, Virginia Beach, VA 23466. Upon receipt of your donation, you will be emailed a confirmation with a seating voucher for your party.http://www.sandlercenter.org/index/events/id/916
Tue, Mar 31 thru Apr 19 - "Breath & Imagination", The Wells Theatre, Tue 7:00 pm, Wed-Sat 8:00 pm, Sat 4:00 pm, Sun 2:00 pm, Tazwell Street, Norfolk. By Daniel Beaty. From slave spirituals on a Georgia plantation to classical opera for the King and Queen, the son of a former slave sings his way to worldwide celebrity and blazes a path many others would follow as the first African-American classical vocalist to sing internationally. A true story of hope and perseverance unfolds onstage through the memories, struggles and songs of Roland Hayes.
Wed, Apr 1 - Celtic Woman 10th Anniversary World Tour, Chrysler Hall, 7:00 pm, 215 Saint Pauls Boulevard, Norfolk. Global music sensation, Celtic Woman, brings their 10th Anniversary World Tour to Chrysler Hall. The enchanting musical experience features Celtic Woman performing a treasure chest of traditional Irish standards, classical favorites and contemporary pop songs, with an unforgettable signature style. The 10th Anniversary Tour features four sublimely gifted Irish women – three angelic vocalists and dazzling Celtic violinist- along with a full band, The Anotas Choir, bagpipers, Irish dancers with bewitching choreography all under the direction of Emmy®-nominated music producer David Downes.
Thu, Apr 2 - Sherrie Maricle & The DIVA Jazz Orchestra, Ferguson Center for the Arts, 7:30 pm, 1 Avenue of the Arts, Newport News. For musician Sherrie Maricle, her drum set is a real-life metaphor for her career. Just as playing the drums requires coordinating four limbs at the same time, Maricle’s career coordinates successes as a jazz artist, composer, music director and teacher. And it is from behind the drums that she leads The DIVA Jazz Orchestra. With her band, she has performed at many of the world’s most acclaimed music venues and major jazz festivals throughout the United States and abroad.
FARMERS’ MARKETS
Sat, Mar 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 21 - Smithfield Farmers Market’s “Vintage Market”, 10:00 am to 2:00 pm, the Bank of Southside Virginia parking lot, 115 Main Street in downtown Smithfield. Offering vintage, antique & repurposed Items, plus great food by From the Hearth pizza, Creekside Catering, Truly Scrumptious, Yummaries, Rogue Elephant Coffee, live music by Reg Lanning & more! The Smithfield Farmers Market season opens in the same location the following Saturday & runs through October. For further information call 757.375.3031.
Sat, Mar 21 - Williamsburg Farmers Market, Every Sat 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.
Sat, Apr 4 - Smithfield Farmers Market’s “Easter Craft and Food Market”, 9:00 am until 1:00 pm, the Bank of Southside Virginia parking lot, 115 Main Street in downtown Smithfield. Named in 2013 & 2014 as one of the “Top 101 Farmers Markets in America!” by TheDailyMeal.com and the “Best Farmers Market” by Coastal Virginia Magazine in 2014. Now in its 14th 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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