| Event Name | Organization | Dates | City | | Jesus Christ SuperstarPresented by Ferguson Center for the Arts at Ferguson Center for the Arts March 21, 2010 The first masterpiece from the legendary writing team of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber, this show exploded onto the scene in 1971 changing the world of musical theatre forever. With a score of amazing songs - "I Don't Know How to Love Him", "Hosanna", "Everything's Alright", "What's the Buzz", "Superstar", and "Heaven on Their Mind", this original groundbreaking production starring Ted Neeley in the title role is as relevant and timeless as ever. | Ferguson Center for the Arts | 03/21/10 | Newport News |
| Teen Urban Lit Book Club | Newport News Library System | 03/24/10 | Newport News |
Dvorak's Eighth SymphonyPresented by Virginia Symphony Orchestra at Ferguson Center for the Arts March 26, 2010 Dvorak's cheery and pastoral Eighth Symphony heralds the return of spring to Hampton Roads! VSO Concertmaster Vahn Armstrong performs Bartok's virtuosic Violin Concerto No. 2 ? written at the peak of the composer's career and often referred to as the Bartok Violin Concerto. | Virginia Symphony Orchestra | 03/26/10 | Newport News |
Carlton Abbott - 50 Years of Art and ArchitecturePresented by Peninsula Fine Arts Center at Peninsula Fine Arts Center January 16-March 28, 2010 The volume of Abbott's accomplishments is unusual. His expertise has been expressed in a wealth of applications including architecture, urban planning, landscape architecture, sculpture and graphic arts. Encompassing all four Peninsula Fine Arts Center galleries and featuring all manner of media, this expansive exhibition tells the compelling story of how an artist can impact and shape a community.
There will be a meet and greet with Carlton Abbott January 23, 10:30am-12:00pm. | Peninsula Fine Arts Center | 01/16/10-
03/28/10 | Newport News |
Mahler's FourthPresented by Virginia Symphony Orchestra at Ferguson Center for the Arts April 2, 2010 The Symphony No. 4 in G major by Gustav Mahler was written between 1899 and 1901 -- though it incorporates a song originally written in 1892. The presence of this song means that the four-movement orchestral work features a solo soprano in the finale. The song, Das himmlische Leben, presents a child's vision of Heaven. | Virginia Symphony Orchestra | 04/02/10 | Newport News |
The Easter Bunny and the Great Egg HuntPresented by Lee Hall Mansion at Lee Hall Mansion April 3, 2010 This special event is for children up to age 12. Bring the kids to Lee Hall for our fifth annual Easter Egg hunt. The Easter Bunny will be on hand for games and photo ops. Experience the Antebellum south and tour Lee Hall Mansion. Learn about the history of Richard D. Lee and his family as well as the Peninsula Campaign of 1862. A great family event!
| Lee Hall Mansion | 04/03/10 | Newport News |
Tao: The Martial Art of DrummingPresented by Ferguson Center for the Arts at Ferguson Center for the Arts April 3, 2010 The Japanese word for drum is "taiko" and is often used to refer to a variety of Japanese drums (wide, fat drums) and to the relatively recent art form of ensemble Taiko. TAO, with its highly trained virtuosic performers, brings a young and vibrantly modern take to the traditional art form that is Taiko with a mix of drum, dance and "musical" coupled with their extraordinary precision, energy and stamina. They are "extraordinarily talented" - Chicago Tribune.
| Ferguson Center for the Arts | 04/03/10 | Newport News |
Paws To ReadPresented by Newport News Library System at Newport News Public Library - Grissom Library April 3, 2010 The Paws to Read program helps children ages 6 to 10 build their confidence by reading out loud to dogs at Grissom Library on the first Saturday of each month. Parents are required to fill out a permission slip and may accompany their children, as well. No registration is required. | Newport News Library System | 04/03/10 | Newport News |
| Affairs of the Arts: Queen for a Day Bridge and Luncheon | Peninsula Fine Arts Center | 04/05/10 | Newport News |
In the Mood: A 1940s MusicalPresented by Ferguson Center for the Arts at Ferguson Center for the Arts April 8, 2010 This retro 1940s musical captures the sound that moved a nation's spirit and helped win a war. This is a Big Band Theatrical Swing Revue that brings to life the era when American's greatest generation were listening and dancing to the likes of: Frank Sinatra, Glenn Miller, Tommy Dorsey, Artie Shaw, Benny Goodman, Harry James, Erskin Hawkins, The Andrews Sisters and other greats. The company of 22 includes In the Mood singers and dancers and the sensational String of Pearls big band orchestra.... | Ferguson Center for the Arts | 04/08/10 | Newport News |
Tchaikovsky FinalePresented by Virginia Symphony Orchestra at Ferguson Center for the Arts April 16, 2010 A premier by leading American composer Roberto Sierra jump starts the VSO season finale followed by 20th century classic Shostakovich Piano Concerto No. 2. Tchaikovsky's brilliant Symphony No. 4 brings the evening to a close, drawing audiences from darkness to light in four movements, ultimately asking audiences to surrender to pure joy. | Virginia Symphony Orchestra | 04/16/10 | Newport News |
Annual Banquet and Benefit Presented by Peninsula Pastoral Counseling Center at Point Plaza Suites and Conference Hotel April 16, 2010 This evening will begin with a silent auction, then the banquet followed by the live auction. All donations will go to the Client Assistance Fund to aid individuals, couples, and families access professional counseling who are unable to pay for the counseling fees. The Center assisted nearly 200 people last year. | Peninsula Pastoral Counseling Center | 04/16/10 | Newport News |
| Affairs of the Arts: Chicago | Peninsula Fine Arts Center | 04/17/10 | Newport News |
The First Battle of Manassas Presented by Lee Hall Mansion at Lee Hall Mansion April 17, 2010 Visit the sites associated with the second Confederate victory in Virginia during 1861 with historian Michael Moore. All tours leave from Lee Hall Mansion. Plan to arrive at least 15 minutes early. Bring a bag lunch, drink, and small cooler. You will be walking a lot. Wear comfortable walking shoes. Sign up early; space is limited. | Lee Hall Mansion | 04/17/10 | Newport News |
Academy of St. Martin in the FieldsPresented by Ferguson Center for the Arts at Ferguson Center for the Arts April 17, 2010 Formed by a group of leading London musicians and working without a conductor, the Academy gave its first performance in its namesake church on November 13, 1959. World-renowned for more than 500 recordings and impressive international tours, the Academy recently celebrated
its 50th anniversary, establishing it as one of the world's leading chamber orchestras. According to The Times of London, "As you travel around the globe, the Academy's name has an aura possessed by no other British... | Ferguson Center for the Arts | 04/17/10 | Newport News |
Affairs of the Arts: ChicagoPresented by Peninsula Fine Arts Center at Peninsula Fine Arts Center April 24, 2010 Ladies of any age can enjoy a Mommy and Me Tea Party at Peninsula Fine Arts Center. Tickets include a tea party with daughter's American Girl or other favorite doll. Guests and dolls dress in their finest to indulge in a spot of tea and light refreshments. Grandmothers, aunts, cousins and all other special women are invited. | Peninsula Fine Arts Center | 04/24/10 | Newport News |
Michael Flatley's Lord of the DancePresented by Ferguson Center for the Arts at Ferguson Center for the Arts April 23-April 24, 2010 Michael Flatley, creator and director of this award-winning international dance phenomenon, proves that hearts and minds united through music and dance cross all traditional boundaries. From the moment the lights go down to the last encore, audiences are spellbound by a masterfully orchestrated combination of precision dancing, state-of-the-art lighting and pyrotechnics. | Ferguson Center for the Arts | 04/23/10-
04/24/10 | Newport News |
Chita Rivera: My BroadwayPresented by Ferguson Center for the Arts at Ferguson Center for the Arts April 29, 2010 Universally regarded as an American national treasure, Chita Rivera is Broadway's most accomplished and versatile dancer/actress/singer. History was made with her electric performance as Anita in West Side Story, which also brought her stardom. Join her for a special evening of music as she performs songs from her most celebrated Broadway performances including West Side Story, Sweet Charity, Chicago, Kiss of the Spider Woman, Bye, Bye Birdie and more.
| Ferguson Center for the Arts | 04/29/10 | Newport News |
Paws To ReadPresented by Newport News Library System at Newport News Public Library - Grissom Library May 1, 2010 The Paws to Read program helps children ages 6 to 10 build their confidence by reading out loud to dogs at Grissom Library on the first Saturday of each month. Parents are required to fill out a permission slip and may accompany their children, as well. No registration is required. | Newport News Library System | 05/01/10 | Newport News |
Jefferson Lab Open HousePresented by Jefferson Lab at Jefferson Lab May 1, 2010 The 2010 Open House will highlight the latest physics research and technology developments at Jefferson Lab. Lab staff will be on hand to discuss their work, answer questions and provide scientific demonstrations throughout the day. | Jefferson Lab | 05/01/10 | Newport News |
NalmesPresented by Virginia Arts Festival at Ferguson Center for the Arts May 2, 2010 This Russian Folk Dance Spectacular presents whirling, twirling dancers defying gravity in this lavishly costumed troupe whose spirited performances preserve centuries of Russian tradition. Thirty-five dancers and musicians fill the stage in a brilliant kaleidoscope of precisely choreographed, dazzingly swift patterns that leave the audience breathless. | Virginia Arts Festival | 05/02/10 | Newport News |
The Baroque Across EuropePresented by Virginia Choral Society at Trinity Lutheran Church May 1-May 2, 2010 The Virginia Choral Society, under the direction of James Powers will conclude its 79th Concert Season with a concert of Baroque music.
This concert will present music from five countries, Poland, France, Germany, Italy and England, and music by Bach, H?ndel, Hasse, Pachelbel, Buxtehude, Gorzycki, Porpora, Caldara, Charpentier, and Purcell. There will be music instantly recognized as treasures of the Baroque by Bach, Handel, and Purcell. But there will be lesser known gems by Buxtehude,... | Virginia Choral Society | 05/01/10-
05/02/10 | Newport News |
Virginia Opera: Gershwin's Porgy & BessPresented by Virginia Opera at Ferguson Center for the Arts May 7-May 8, 2010 Summertime in the south is gonna be a scorcher! Hang on to your seat as Virginia Opera presents the Gershwins' 1935 bittersweet love story set in Catfish Row Charleston, S.C. during the early 1920s. This landmark musical tells the story of Porgy, a crippled man, and his attempts to rescue his love Bess from her pimp, Crown, and her drug dealer, Sportin' Life. This classic blends traditional African-American church music, chords from the Gershwins' Jewish heritage and quintessential American... | Virginia Opera | 05/07/10-
05/08/10 | Newport News |
The Bermuda Hundred CampaignPresented by Lee Hall Mansion at Lee Hall Mansion May 15, 2010 Historian Michael Moore will visit Bermuda Hundred, Dutch Gap, Half-Way House, Fort Stevens, Drewry's Bluff, Battery Danzler, Parker's Battery, and other sites associated with Ben Butler's failed drive up the James River. All tours leave from Lee Hall Mansion. Plan to arrive at least 15 minutes early. Bring a bag lunch, drink, and small cooler. You will be walking a lot. Wear comfortable walking shoes. Sign up early; space is limited. | Lee Hall Mansion | 05/15/10 | Newport News |
| Orion String Quartet | Virginia Arts Festival | 05/20/10 | Newport News |
Boston BrassPresented by Virginia Arts Festival at Ferguson Center for the Arts May 21, 2010 For nearly 25 years, this jovial quintet has created a one-of-a-kind musical experience for audiences, merrily moving from classical works to jazz standards to funk in concerts sparked by lively repartee and touched with humor and personality. "More powerful than a speeding locomotive" (Charleston Daily Mail. | Virginia Arts Festival | 05/21/10 | Newport News |
Spencers: Theatre of IllusionPresented by Ferguson Center for the Arts at Ferguson Center for the Arts May 21, 2010 Get ready to cross a threshold of disbelief as Kevin and Cindy Spencer - 2009 recipients of the International Magicians' Society Merlin Award, the Magician's Oscar - dazzle you with their entertaining stage magic and breath-taking illusion. The Spencers combine theatrical elements with cutting-edge illusions, puzzling feats of legerdemain, lighting and music. And they don't just want you to sit there and watch ? they want you to participate, so bring the kids. | Ferguson Center for the Arts | 05/21/10 | Newport News |
Richmond BalletPresented by Virginia Arts Festival at Ferguson Center for the Arts May 23, 2010 Though its official title is "State Ballet of Virginia," this fluid, beautifully trained company is made up of dancers from around the world. In triumphant performances in New York and Washington, DC, they have garnered high praise: The New York Times dubbed the company highly recommended" and the director of Dance/USA called it a jewel among U.S. dance companies. | Virginia Arts Festival | 05/23/10 | Newport News |
Paws To ReadPresented by Newport News Library System at Newport News Public Library - Grissom Library June 5, 2010 The Paws to Read program helps children ages 6 to 10 build their confidence by reading out loud to dogs at Grissom Library on the first Saturday of each month. Parents are required to fill out a permission slip and may accompany their children, as well. No registration is required. | Newport News Library System | 06/05/10 | Newport News |
Summer Celebration Wine FestivalPresented by Lee Hall Mansion at Lee Hall Mansion June 12, 2010 The late spring splendor of Lee Hall Mansion's beautiful grounds, provide the setting for the Eighth Annual Summer Celebration Wine Festival. The finest vintages from Virginia's best wineries combine with live music, exquisite food and unique craft vendors to make this one of the Peninsula's most popular events. | Lee Hall Mansion | 06/12/10 | Newport News |
Wistar's Raid and the Confederate Volunteer Coast GuardPresented by Lee Hall Mansion at Lee Hall Mansion July 17, 2010 Learn about Confederate naval raiders on the Chesapeake Bay and explore rural Mathews County with Historian Michael Moore visiting the sites associated with the October 1863 Union raid. | Lee Hall Mansion | 07/17/10 | Newport News |
The Richmond Front, 1864Presented by Lee Hall Mansion at Lee Hall Mansion July 17, 2010 Visit Deep Bottom, Fort Harrison, Fort Brady, and other sites associated with the Union combined operations against the Confederate capital defenses during Grant's Overland Campaign and the subsequent siege of Richmond and Petersburg. All tours leave from Lee Hall Mansion. Plan to arrive at least 15 minutes early. Bring a bag lunch, drink, and small cooler. You will be walking a lot. Wear comfortable walking shoes. | Lee Hall Mansion | 07/17/10 | Newport News |
Kids Summer Reading ProgramsPresented by Newport News Library System at Newport News Public Library - Grissom Library June 21-July 31, 2010 Children and teens can "dive into" reading this summer Children of all ages can read books, win prizes and participate in special programs. Special programs and events offer fun and education on the theme of Hook a Book! for preschoolers; Make a Splash...Read! for children; and Make Waves @ Your Library for teens. . Programs will include songs, crafts, magic, shadow puppets, instruments and storytelling. The Virginia Living Museum will present "Swamp Monsters," and this Library along with... | Newport News Library System | 06/21/10-
07/31/10 | Newport News |
Kids Summer Reading ProgramsPresented by Newport News Library System at Newport News Public Library - Pearl Bailey Library June 21-July 31, 2010 Children and teens can "dive into" reading this summer Children of all ages can read books, win prizes and participate in special programs. Special programs and events offer fun and education on the theme of Hook a Book! for preschoolers; Make a Splash...Read! for children; and Make Waves @ Your Library for teens. . Programs will include songs, crafts, magic, shadow puppets, instruments and storytelling. The Virginia Living Museum will present "Swamp Monsters," and this Library along with... | Newport News Library System | 06/21/10-
07/31/10 | Newport News |
Kids Summer Reading ProgramsPresented by Newport News Library System at Newport News Public Library - Main Library June 21-July 31, 2010 Children and teens can "dive into" reading this summer Children of all ages can read books, win prizes and participate in special programs. Special programs and events offer fun and education on the theme of Hook a Book! for preschoolers; Make a Splash...Read! for children; and Make Waves @ Your Library for teens. Programs will include songs, crafts, magic, shadow puppets, instruments and storytelling. The Virginia Living Museum will present "Swamp Monsters," and this Library along with... | Newport News Library System | 06/21/10-
07/31/10 | Newport News |
9th Annual Classics at Lee Hall Car ShowPresented by City of Newport News at Lee Hall Mansion August 7, 2010 Join in the fun of this automotive extravaganza. Experience the sights and sounds of elegant autos from yesteryear to the technologically advanced super cars of today. The show is open to all makes, models and years of vehicles. The first 100 pre-registered vehicles receive goody bags, dash plaques and a complimentary lunch.
Vehicle registration is $20.00 per vehicle and registration begins at 9:00am. Participant's Choice judging will result in 30 awards. The award presentation will take... | City of Newport News | 08/07/10 | Newport News |
Annual Classics at Lee HallPresented by Lee Hall Mansion at Lee Hall Mansion August 7-August 9, 2010 Join in the fun of this automotive extravaganza. Experience the sights and sounds of elegant autos from yesteryear to the technologically advanced super cars of today. The show is open to all makes, models and years of vehicles. | Lee Hall Mansion | 08/07/10-
08/09/10 | Newport News |
Battle of Hampton Roads Juried Youth Art CompetitionPresented by Mariners' Museum at Mariners' Museum March 5-August 15, 2010 In January 1863, Grenville Weeks, who had served as surgeon on the USS Monitor, wrote that he hoped "the work of the Monitor [would] be remembered, and her story told to our children's children." In that spirit, and in commemoration of the 148th anniversary of the great clash of the ironclads, The Museum and NOAA's National Mariner Sanctuary sponsor this juried youth art competition.
The winners of the art competition will be announced at 6:15pm.
and the exhibit continues on view though... | Mariners' Museum | 03/05/10-
08/15/10 | Newport News |
St. Nick at EndviewPresented by Endview Plantation at Endview Plantation December 9-December 10, 2010 Toys for Tots program. Let your child experience the magic of an 1861 Christmas with a visit to see St. Nick. Refreshments are provided. Parents are to bring two presents: one wrapped for their child and a new unwrapped present for a needy child. | Endview Plantation | 12/09/10-
12/10/10 | Newport News |
Antebellum HolidaysPresented by Lee Hall Mansion at Lee Hall Mansion December 8-December 31, 2010 Guests step back in time to enjoy the wonder and elegance of a mid-Ninteenth Century Christmas. The Mansion is replete with all of the finery and decor which a gentleman farmer and his family could provide. Experience the holidays as Richard D. Lee and his family did prior to the American Civil War. Tour the mansion and the unique 1862 Peninsula Campaign Gallery which houses artifacts from the campaign.
| Lee Hall Mansion | 12/08/10-
12/31/10 | Newport News |
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