| Event Name | Organization | Dates | City | | The Hampton Roads Premiere of Minds Wide OpenPresented by Chrysler Museum of Art at Chrysler Museum of Art March 21, 2010 This event marks the area launch of the statewide initiative praising women's contributions to the arts. The day starts at noon with wide-open access to the opening Women of the Chrysler exhibit and light refreshments in Huber Court.
Get an introduction to all the Minds Wide Open events taking place in Hampton Roads as well as exhibition overview of Women of the Chrysler from the Museum's own chief curator, Jeff Harrison. Live musical performances by the women of the Virginia... | Chrysler Museum of Art | 03/21/10 | Norfolk |
Music and MusePresented by City of Norfolk Cultural Affairs at The Selden Arcade March 21, 2010 This is a poetry event featuring Luisa Igloria and Shonda Buchanan.
Igloria is the author of Juan Luna's Revolver, Trill & Mordent and 8 other books. Originally from Baguio City, she lives in Norfolk, Virginia and is an associate professor on the faculty of Old Dominion University, where she currently directs the MFA Creative Writing Program. She keeps her radar tuned for cool lizard sightings. (www.luisaigloria.com)
Buchanan is an assistant professor in the Department of English... | City of Norfolk Cultural Affairs | 03/21/10 | Norfolk |
Feed Your Senses Benefit Auction and ConcertPresented by Virginia Children's Chorus at Norfolk Yacht and Country Club March 21, 2010 Join the Virginia Children's Chorus at the Norfolk Yacht Club for casual, fun evening. Enjoy good food and wine, wonderful performances by our Chamber Singers and Concert Choir and spoil yourself with something from our silent auction or raffle tables - all for the benefit of fine musical education for children! | Virginia Children's Chorus | 03/21/10 | Norfolk |
Arts Within Reach - Sirocco WindsPresented by Arts Within Reach at Miles Memorial United Methodist Church March 23, 2010 New England Conservatory woodwind quintet Sirocco Winds is in town with the Virginia Arts Festival and in concert for Arts Within Reach. Each year, an audition committee of professional musicians selects a few exceptional student ensembles to represent the NEC Honors Program. The Sirocco Winds, coached by John Heiss, features Anne Gregory, flute, Andrew Mee, horn, Ambrose Tucker, clarinet, Mary Lynch, oboe, and Chris Watford, bassoon. | Arts Within Reach | 03/23/10 | Norfolk |
Norfolk Admirals vs. Wilkes-Barre/Scranton PenguinsPresented by Norfolk Admirals at Norfolk Scope Arena March 24, 2010 Come watch the Norfolk Admirals take on the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins. This match up promises to be an exciting game of hockey. | Norfolk Admirals | 03/24/10 | Norfolk |
The Moody BluesPresented by Ted Constant Convocation Center at Ted Constant Convocation Center March 25, 2010 The Moody Blues have distinguished themselves through four decades as a shimmering jewel vindicating rock music as a substantial artistic contribution to Western culture. Since the 1960's, as a part of the historic original British invasion of Supergroup. | Ted Constant Convocation Center | 03/25/10 | Norfolk |
Enhancing the Appeal of Norfolk's Neighborhoods - Block by BlockPresented by Norfolk Neighborhood Design & Resource Center at Norfolk Neighborhood Design and Resource Center March 25, 2010 This is a presentation of the City Living Norfolk Style Lecture Series, featuring speakers Elizabeth Meska, Norfolk master gardener and landscape designer along with John E. Alford, a City of Norfolk architect. Incorporating a few suggestions and ideas from our creative experts can give your property a rejuvenating facelift that says, quite simply, this is a great place to live! | Norfolk Neighborhood Design & Resource Center | 03/25/10 | Norfolk |
Arts Within Reach - I. Sherman Greene Chorale in concertPresented by Arts Within Reach at Mount Zion Baptist Church March 25, 2010 The I. Sherman Greene Chorale was founded in 1972 by Isaac Sherman Greene, a music instructor at Norfolk's Booker T. Washington High School. Known for its performances of the music of the great masters and traditional spirituals, the I Chorale is Hampton Roads' foremost African-American singing organization. | Arts Within Reach | 03/25/10 | Norfolk |
Norfolk Admirals vs. Wilkes-Barre/Scranton PenguinsPresented by Norfolk Admirals at Norfolk Scope Arena March 24-March 26, 2010 Come watch the Norfolk Admirals take on the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins. This match up promises to be an exciting game of hockey. | Norfolk Admirals | 03/24/10-
03/26/10 | Norfolk |
Norfolk Admirals vs. Worcester SharksPresented by Norfolk Admirals at Norfolk Scope Arena March 27, 2010 Come watch the Norfolk Admirals take on the Worcester Sharks. This match up promises to be an exciting game of hockey. | Norfolk Admirals | 03/27/10 | Norfolk |
Dvorak's Eighth SymphonyPresented by Virginia Symphony Orchestra at Chrysler Hall March 27, 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 | 03/27/10 | Norfolk |
Discovery Series - Skakura S'AidaPresented by Crispus Attucks Cultural Center, Inc. at Attucks Theatre March 27, 2010 Take an portion of Southern Baptist, flavour it with a drop of Brooklyn, stir in a spoonful of Swiss chocolate, and you've created a powerhouse singing sensation: Shakura S'Aida, who started off 2008 with a triumph at the International Blues Challenge in Memphis, when she earned the 2nd runner-up position, competing against more than 100 bands from more than 20 different countries. Calling both Switzerland and Canada home since leaving the U.S. when she was eight years old, Shakura is known for... | Crispus Attucks Cultural Center, Inc. | 03/27/10 | Norfolk |
Jeff Dunham: Identity Crisis Presented by Ted Constant Convocation Center at Ted Constant Convocation Center March 27, 2010 Jeff Dunham brings his undeniable talent and unstoppable laughs to the Constant Center. Dunham has taken the art of ventriloquism to new heights and has transformed it into a cutting-edge comedy experience that has gained worldwide appeal.
Jeff Dunham has been hailed by Time magazine as perhaps the most popular comedian in the U.S. and has recently appeared as a speaker at the National Press Club and had a cameo appearance on the Emmy Award-winning Best Comedy 30 Rock on NBC.... | Ted Constant Convocation Center | 03/27/10 | Norfolk |
The Pushers: UnscriptedPresented by Colley Cantina at Colley Cantina March 27, 2010 The Pushers bringing Chicago style, long-form improv. Watch as they make up the entire show right in front of you.
No Costumes. No Props. No Scripts.
| Colley Cantina | 03/27/10 | Norfolk |
Pirates of the Mid-AtlanticPresented by Virginia Symphony Orchestra at Chrysler Hall March 28, 2010 Follow the Virginia Symphony on a musical instrument treasure hunt through the Mid-Atlantic. Join the pirate Blackbeard for music from Pirates of the Caribbean and other classics of the sea, but beware of the live pirates that will be lurking in the corridors of ye olde Chrysler Hall. | Virginia Symphony Orchestra | 03/28/10 | Norfolk |
ODU International FestivalPresented by Old Dominion University at Ted Constant Convocation Center March 28, 2010 As you embark upon this global extravaganza, the International Festival will celebrate cultures from around the world. As WTKR News Anchor Kurt Williams serves as the official host, participants will witness 19 magnificent performances on an exciting and engaging global journey. At the International Marketplace, you will enjoy authentic Greek, Turkish, Korean, Mexican, Indian, and American cuisine and arts and crafts that reflect international artistry. | Old Dominion University | 03/28/10 | Norfolk |
Schumann and the BabysitterPresented by Norfolk Chamber Consort at Chandler Recital Hall March 29, 2010 The Norfolk Chamber Consort concludes its highly successful and adventurous 41st season with a program entitled "Schumann and the Babysitter," celebrating the bicentennial of Robert Schumann's birth. The mysterious babysitter is none other than Johannes Brahms or, as the children of Robert and Clara called him, Uncle Johannes. | Norfolk Chamber Consort | 03/29/10 | Norfolk |
Arts Within Reach - Virginia Symphony Brass QuintetPresented by Arts Within Reach at Norfolk State University March 30, 2010 The Quintet will perform works by American Composers, classical selections arranged for brass instruments. VSO musicians include Bill Holcombe, horn; Steve Carlson, trumpet; Dave Vonderheide, trumpet, Pete DuBeau, tuba; and Mike Hall, trombone. | Arts Within Reach | 03/30/10 | Norfolk |
New Wednesday NightsPresented by Chrysler Museum of Art at Chrysler Museum of Art March 3-March 31, 2010 The Chrysler Museum of Art's Wednesday-night programs provide free admission to the Museum's permanent collection along with fun activities and entertainment for the whole family. Visitors can enjoy music, wine tastings, history lectures, art activities and film.
The Chrysler Cafe is open until 8:00 p.m. for a light snack, a great dinner special or just a glass of wine with friends. Its the perfect complement to appreciate art and appease your appetite. | Chrysler Museum of Art | 03/03/10-
03/31/10 | Norfolk |
Mahler's FourthPresented by Virginia Symphony Orchestra at Chrysler Hall April 3, 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 | 04/03/10 | Norfolk |
Youth In Harmony FestivalPresented by Commodore Chorus at Norfolk Masonic Temple April 3, 2010 The Youth Festival is an event where individual singers, quartets, and ensembles (mixed voices included) are able to learn about Barbershop Harmony singing in a large group setting. Once a student is registered for the event, music and CD's with part-predominant learning tracks are sent to the student in advance of the day of the festival. On the morning of the Festival, all students arrive at the location and spend the day working with trained barbershop clinicians. The songs are polished and... | Commodore Chorus | 04/03/10 | Norfolk |
Real PiratesPresented by Nauticus at Nauticus April 4, 2010 The true story of the Whydah - a real pirate ship that sank off the coast of Cape Cod nearly 300 years ago. See the only authenticated pirate treasure ever discovered! With more than 200 treasures recovered from the wreck, Real Pirates provides visitors with an unprecedented glimpse into unique economic, political and social circumstances of the early 18th-century Caribbean. | Nauticus | 04/04/10 | Norfolk |
Real Pirates: The Untold Story of the Whydah from Slave Ship to Pirate Ship
Avg. Event Rating(4.5 Stars): Presented by Nauticus at Nauticus November 21, 2009-April 4, 2010 Avg. Event Rating (4.5 Stars): Real Pirates: The Untold Story of the Whydah from Slave Ship to Pirate Ship, organized by National Geographic and Arts and Exhibitions International (AEI) LLC, tells the true story of the Whydah-a real pirate ship that sank off the coast of Cape Cod nearly 300 years ago. See the only authenticated pirate treasure ever discovered! With more than 200 treasures recovered from the wreck, Real Pirates provides visitors with an unprecedented glimpse into unique economic, political and social... | Nauticus | 11/21/09-
04/04/10 | Norfolk |
| Music in the Museum - Garth Newel Piano Quartet | Chrysler Museum of Art | 04/05/10 | Norfolk |
Norfolk Admirals vs. Wilkes-Barre/Scranton PenguinsPresented by Norfolk Admirals at Norfolk Scope Arena April 7, 2010 Come watch the Norfolk Admirals take on the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins. This match up promises to be an exciting game of hockey. | Norfolk Admirals | 04/07/10 | Norfolk |
Nickelodeon Presents Storytime Live!Presented by Chrysler Hall at Chrysler Hall April 6-April 7, 2010 Play along with your favorite preschool pals live on stage as Nickelodeon presents their newest, biggest, most exciting live show ever! Leap into Fairytale Land with Dora the Explorer, journey through Purewood Forest with The Backyardigans, hop into Wonderland with Wonder Pets!, and monkey around on The Monkey King Adventure with Ni-Hao, Kai-Lan." Nickelodeon's musical adventure, StorytimeLive, features four of the top-rated preschool shows on television today... | Chrysler Hall | 04/06/10-
04/07/10 | Norfolk |
TCC 2010 Literary FestivalPresented by Tidewater Community College at TCC Roper Performing Arts Center April 5-April 8, 2010 Four dynamic American poets who have helped shape the literary landscape of the nation will highlight the ninth annual occasion of this Literary Festival. The free, public festival launches with Kay Ryan, U.S. Poet Laureate, as the keynote speaker on opening night.
Ryan has written six books of poetry including Dragon Acts to Dragon Ends, Say Uncle and The Niagara River. Her writing, often compared to that of Emily Dickinson because it illuminates the ordinary, has been... | Tidewater Community College | 04/05/10-
04/08/10 | Norfolk |
Norfolk Admirals vs. Hershey BearsPresented by Norfolk Admirals at Norfolk Scope Arena April 9, 2010 Come watch the Norfolk Admirals take on the Hershey Bears. This match up promises to be an exciting game of hockey. | Norfolk Admirals | 04/09/10 | Norfolk |
Norfolk Admirals vs. Hershey BearsPresented by Norfolk Admirals at Norfolk Scope Arena April 9-April 10, 2010 Come watch the Norfolk Admirals take on the Hershey Bears. This match up promises to be an exciting game of hockey. | Norfolk Admirals | 04/09/10-
04/10/10 | Norfolk |
A Raisin In The SunPresented by Virginia Stage Company at Wells Theatre March 30-April 10, 2010 This season marks 50 years since Lorraine Hansberry's play premiered on Broadway, a first for a black female playwright. A fiercely moving story of hope, A Raisin in the Sun is a major American masterpiece that is just as relevant today as when it was written. From their tenement apartment, the Younger family believes an insurance windfall is about to change their lives. When the odds are stacked against them, will the family collapse or will they rise above? | Virginia Stage Company | 03/30/10-
04/10/10 | Norfolk |
Senior Art Forum - AprilPresented by Chrysler Museum of Art at Chrysler Museum of Art April 10, 2010 This group for life-long learners meets one Saturday each month for a tour, discussion of art, and light refreshments. This month, the topic will be Adventures in Art Conservation. | Chrysler Museum of Art | 04/10/10 | Norfolk |
Ben Taylor Opens 3rd Annual Sea Level Singer/Songwriter FestivalPresented by Naro Expanded Cinema at Naro Expanded Cinema April 8-April 10, 2010 Tidewater Arts Outreach announces the 3rd Annual Sea Level Singer Songwriter Festival in Ghent, kicking off with a concert by international recording artist Ben Taylor, son of James Taylor and Carly Simon. Ben Taylor is known for memorable melodies, immaculate acoustic guitar playing and insightful, honest lyrics. He has created his own genre of music described as Kung Folk, which balances his incredible music legacy with humor and of course skill. Taylor has produced four CDs ? Famous Among... | Naro Expanded Cinema | 04/08/10-
04/10/10 | Norfolk |
Jon MeachamPresented by Norfolk Forum at Chrysler Hall April 13, 2010 Editor of Newsweek and a best-selling author, Jon Meacham was named "one of the most influential editors in the news magazine business" by The New York Times. A skilled raconteur and eloquent speaker, he understands important issues and events in all of their complexity and how they impact our lives. Meacham is responsible for all day-to-day editorial operations of Newsweek and has written many cover stories. His best-seller Franklin and Winston: An Intimate Portrait of... | Norfolk Forum | 04/13/10 | Norfolk |
Anoushka Shankar, sitarPresented by Virginia Arts Festival at TCC Roper Performing Arts Center April 16, 2010 Schooled in the Indian music tradition by the greatest teacher any student could hope to have, her father Ravi Shankar, Anoushka Shankar has dazzled audiences around the world. Her music is exotic, spiritual, and completely mesmerizing, branching out in new directions from the traditions she learned at her father's knee. 'The hall rang with thunderous applause... Ravi Shankar has much to be proud of - the family musical tradition safe in his daughter's nimble fingers' (The Telegraph,... | Virginia Arts Festival | 04/16/10 | Norfolk |
Discovery Series - The Campbell BrothersPresented by Crispus Attucks Cultural Center, Inc. at Attucks Theatre April 16, 2010 The four Campbell brothers - Chuck on pedal steel, Phillip on electric guitar and bass, Carlton (Phillip's son) on drums, and Darick on lap eight-string steel - play electric gospel music for the House of God, Keith Dominion church. Emphasizing the steel guitar, the group stick to a repertoire that avoids rock and blues, but nonetheless betrays the influences of those forms in their arrangements, which also draw from country, jazz, and other forms. Although their selection of material is... | Crispus Attucks Cultural Center, Inc. | 04/16/10 | Norfolk |
A Shoe of Her OwnPresented by d'Art Center at d'Art Center March 5-April 16, 2010 As part of the state-wide observance, Minds Wide Open: Virginia Celebrates Women in the Arts, this center will be presenting A Shoe of Her Own.
Reminiscent of the Virginia Woolf essay espousing the need for women writers to have their own room in order to enjoy uninterrupted writing time, the d'ART Center' exhibition invites visual artists to present artwork which is biographical and/or autobiographical using the shoe as a symbol that provides women the freedom of... | d'Art Center | 03/05/10-
04/16/10 | Norfolk |
A Shoe of Her OwnPresented by d'Art Center at d'Art Center March 5-April 16, 2010 As part of the state-wide observance, Minds Wide Open: Virginia Celebrates Women in the Arts, this center will be presenting A Shoe of Her Own.
Reminiscent of the Virginia Woolf essay espousing the need for women writers to have their own room in order to enjoy uninterrupted writing time, the d'ART Center' exhibition invites visual artists to present artwork which is biographical and/or autobiographical using the shoe as a symbol that provides women the freedom of personal expression,... | d'Art Center | 03/05/10-
04/16/10 | Norfolk |
Tchaikovsky FinalePresented by Virginia Symphony Orchestra at Chrysler Hall April 17, 2010 A premier by leading American composer Roberto Sierra jumpstarts 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 | 04/17/10 | Norfolk |
Discovery Series - Vienna TengPresented by Crispus Attucks Cultural Center, Inc. at Attucks Theatre April 17, 2010 Pianist Vienna Teng had been an important part of the California singer/songwriter scene for many years. A pianist since the age of five, Teng took formal lessons before moving on to improvisation. Writing feverishly throughout her youth, she eventually had a full album's worth of instrumentals by the age of 16. While studying at Stanford University, she released an EP and recorded most of her acclaimed debut Waking Hour before she graduated. After releasing the record independently and... | Crispus Attucks Cultural Center, Inc. | 04/17/10 | Norfolk |
Garth Fagan DancePresented by Virginia Arts Festival at Chrysler Hall April 15-April 17, 2010 Garth Fagan has created a world of evocative dance, including his Tony Award-winning choreography for The Lion King. His "handsome, exotic, completely concentrated dancers move as if they were born speaking Fagan's language and love the feel of it in their bodies" (Vogue). The company performs Fagan's newest work which was presented in New York and received rave reviews. | Virginia Arts Festival | 04/15/10-
04/17/10 | Norfolk |
Men Who Cook: The Tidewater EditionPresented by Norfolk Senior Center at Norfolk Masonic Temple April 17, 2010 Men Who Cook: The Tidewater Edition stakes its culinary claim with this Inaugural Event and benefits Primeplus Norfolk Senior Center.
With Tax Day passed, what a perfect time to celebrate by sampling culinary delights from over two dozen pairs of amateur but passionate chefs and their sous chefs. These foodies, like lawyers from Kaufman - Canoles, volunteers from the Children's Museum of Virginia, ODU's President, John Broderick and even staffers from Senator Webb and Senator Warner's... | Norfolk Senior Center | 04/17/10 | Norfolk |
Take Me Out to the BallgamePresented by Virginia Symphony Orchestra at Chrysler Hall April 18, 2010 Gear up for an exciting afternoon of music inspired by America's favorite pastime, including favorites such as Casey at the Bat and our National Anthem. Join the VSO and special guests from the Norfolk Tides for a rigorous spring training program about teamwork on the stage, on the field, and in everyday life. | Virginia Symphony Orchestra | 04/18/10 | Norfolk |
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