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Current Waves of Immigration: Jews as Multiculturalists

Presented by Jewish Museum & Cultural Center at Jewish Museum & Cultural Center

March 21, 2010

Leonard Rogoff, research historian for the Jewish Heritage Foundation of North Carolina, has written and lectured extensively on the Jewish South with a focus on North Carolina. He is currently working on an extensive project on the history of the Jewish people in North Carolina and and is president of the Southern Jewish Historical Society. ,...More

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	Tell-a-friend Children's Storytime Presented by Hoffler Creek Wildlife Foundation & Preserve at Hoffler Creek Wildlife Preserve March 25, 2010 Listen as Executive Director Randi Strutton reads a children's book on nature. Children will make a take-home craft. Please RSVP if you plan to attend. ,...More
	Tell-a-friend March Exhibition Presented by Olde Towne Portsmouth at Olde Towne Art March 5-April 2, 2010 The Gallery's new exhibition features work by Leslie Parker, John Shea and Jan Washbourne. ,...More
	Tell-a-friend Portsmouth, Then and Now Presented by Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Museum at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Museum April 3, 2010 Discover what life was like in Portsmouth in the past and how it changed over time. Learn about the buildings on High Street, the changing technology of the Shipyard, and discover,...More
	Tell-a-friend Cause for Paws Dog Walk and Festival Presented by Portsmouth Humane Society at Olde Towne Portsmouth April 17, 2010 This is the 2nd Annual of this walk and festival to benefit the Portsmouth Humane Society. Register to participate in the 1 mile Fun Walk, and attend the Festival afterwards. The,...More
	Tell-a-friend Tim and Judith Olbrych In Concert Presented by Courthouse Galleries at Courthouse Galleries April 22, 2010 Tim Olbrych presents a unique recital of classical, baroque, and renaissance music for guitar. He has performed throughout the United States in solo, chamber, and orchestral settings,...More
	Tell-a-friend Bee Keeper Demonstration Presented by Hoffler Creek Wildlife Foundation & Preserve at Hoffler Creek Wildlife Preserve May 1, 2010 Listen to a Tidewater beekeeper talk about a bee's life and the life of one who raises them. ,...More
	Tell-a-friend Coffee Concert II: Cavani String Quartet Presented by Virginia Arts Festival at Trinity Episcopal Church May 4, 2010 Here is an inspired way to start your day! Hear great artists in chamber master works, performed in acoustically superb settings, served up with convivial company. One of a select,...More

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Event Name	Organization	Dates	City
The 40th Annual Gosport Arts Festival The 40th Annual Gosport Arts Festival Presented by Gosport Arts Festival at Olde Towne Portsmouth May 8-May 9, 2010 The 40th Annual Gosport Arts Festival consists of approximately 150 juried artists and artisans displaying both flat and three-dimensional work. They offer cash awards in excess of $7,000 and traditionally have support and pledges from the community for several thousand more in purchase awards.	Gosport Arts Festival	05/08/10- 05/09/10	Portsmouth
Sunset Kayak Tour Sunset Kayak Tour Presented by Hoffler Creek Wildlife Foundation & Preserve at Hoffler Creek Wildlife Preserve May 23, 2010 Kayak Hoffler Creek at sunset on a tour led by Jack Cordial. Please note that kayak rental space is limited, and a RSVP requested if you wish to participate.	Hoffler Creek Wildlife Foundation & Preserve	05/23/10	Portsmouth
Opening Reception for Keels of Victory: The City and the Shipyard, 1921-1945 Opening Reception for Keels of Victory: The City and the Shipyard, 1921-1945 Presented by Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Museum at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Museum June 4, 2010 The museum's newest permanent exhibit, The Keels of Victory, will discuss the history of Portsmouth and the Norfolk Naval Shipyard during the 1920's and the Great Depression. The exhibit will also examine the role of the city and the shipyard during World War II.	Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Museum	06/04/10	Portsmouth
Keels of Victory: The City and the Shipyard, 1921 - 1945 Keels of Victory: The City and the Shipyard, 1921 - 1945 Presented by Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Museum at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Museum June 5, 2010 Join the fun as the museum celebrates its newest exhibit, The Keels of Victory. Discover the rigors of shipbuilding through hands-on activities, talk with costumed World War II sailors and learn about the role of lightships during the war as you walk the decks of the Lightship Portsmouth.	Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Museum	06/05/10	Portsmouth
Creek Critter Day Creek Critter Day Presented by Hoffler Creek Wildlife Foundation & Preserve at Hoffler Creek Wildlife Preserve June 5, 2010 Drop-in for a program on the Critters living in Hoffler Creek led by Christopher Newport University Professor Jessica Thompson.	Hoffler Creek Wildlife Foundation & Preserve	06/05/10	Portsmouth
U.S. Army Band U.S. Army Band Presented by nTelos Pavilion at nTelos Pavilion June 6, 2010 The U.S. Army Band, formed in 1922, is a superb ensemble that has maintained a tradition of excellence as one of the premier musical organizations of The United States Army. The Band was founded by Army Chief of Staff General John J. "Black Jack" Pershing to emulate European military bands heard during World War I. The U.S. Army Band proudly plays an important role in events of national and international significance.	nTelos Pavilion	06/06/10	Portsmouth
War of 1812 Reenactment War of 1812 Reenactment Presented by Hoffler Creek Wildlife Foundation & Preserve at Hoffler Creek Wildlife Preserve June 20, 2010 Celebrate the Battle of Craney Island and the War of 1812 with a salute to all Virginia Military fathers. Halton Children's Water Festival will hold a Fathers Day Family Festival. Join them for period re-enactors from the 7th Virginia Regiment Militia, music, historians, and activities for the kids. Food and drink will be available.	Hoffler Creek Wildlife Foundation & Preserve	06/20/10	Portsmouth
Sunrise Kayak Tour Sunrise Kayak Tour Presented by Hoffler Creek Wildlife Foundation & Preserve at Hoffler Creek Wildlife Preserve June 20, 2010 Kayak Hoffler Creek during sunrise on a tour led by Mark Gordon. Please note that kayak rental space is limited, and a RSVP requested if you wish to participate.	Hoffler Creek Wildlife Foundation & Preserve	06/20/10	Portsmouth
The Bamboozle Roadshow with Boys Like Girls, Good Charlotte, LMFAO and more The Bamboozle Roadshow with Boys Like Girls, Good Charlotte, LMFAO and more Presented by nTelos Pavilion at nTelos Pavilion June 21, 2010 The Bamboozle Roadshow features All Time Low, Boys Like Girls, LMFAO, Good Charlotte, Simple Plan, Forever The Sickest Kids on the main stage and many other bands performing on a secondary stage in the plaza.	nTelos Pavilion	06/21/10	Portsmouth
Patriot's Day Patriot's Day Presented by Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Museum at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Museum July 3, 2010 Enjoy craft demonstrations, musical performances, games, military drill, food and fun! This event is sponsored by the Friends of the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Museum in collaboration with the Portsmouth Museums.	Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Museum	07/03/10	Portsmouth
Berry Picking Tour Berry Picking Tour Presented by Hoffler Creek Wildlife Foundation & Preserve at Hoffler Creek Wildlife Preserve July 3, 2010 Join naturalist Vickie Shufer for a blackberry picking tour. Guests will enjoy their finds with some homemade ice cream.	Hoffler Creek Wildlife Foundation & Preserve	07/03/10	Portsmouth
Sunset Kayak Tour Sunset Kayak Tour Presented by Hoffler Creek Wildlife Foundation & Preserve at Hoffler Creek Wildlife Preserve July 10, 2010 Kayak Hoffler Creek at sunset on a tour led by Mark Gordon. Please note that kayak rental space is limited, and a RSVP requested if you wish to participate.	Hoffler Creek Wildlife Foundation & Preserve	07/10/10	Portsmouth
B.B. King B.B. King Presented by nTelos Pavilion at nTelos Pavilion July 16, 2010 B.B. King received the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2006 and is one of America's cultural treasures. For more than a half-century, he has been known as "King of the Blues," thrilling audiences around the world with "Lucille," arguably one of the most famous guitars of all time.	nTelos Pavilion	07/16/10	Portsmouth
Celtic Woman Celtic Woman Presented by nTelos Pavilion at nTelos Pavilion August 1, 2010 Celtic Woman returns for the third time to nTelos Wireless Pavilion, one of the most popular groups ever to perform in Portsmouth. The all-woman musical ensemble has sold more than 50 million records, making it one of the most successful commercial acts of all time. The quartet's five CDs have all sold in excess of a million units. The group's first CD spent an astounding 81 weeks at No. 1 on Billboard's World Music charts. It was knocked from that slot by the group's second CD. Their...	nTelos Pavilion	08/01/10	Portsmouth
Sunset Kayak Tour Sunset Kayak Tour Presented by Hoffler Creek Wildlife Foundation & Preserve at Hoffler Creek Wildlife Preserve August 7, 2010 Kayak Hoffler Creek at sunset on a tour led by Mark Gordon. Please note that kayak rental space is limited, and a RSVP requested if you wish to participate.	Hoffler Creek Wildlife Foundation & Preserve	08/07/10	Portsmouth
Hear Hear Presented by nTelos Pavilion at nTelos Pavilion August 13, 2010 Heart returns for its second visit by popular demand. Ann and Nancy Wilson, sisters from Seattle, started the group in the 70s and continued successfully by balancing a hard-rocking and ballad-oriented musical style. The band's connection with its legions of fans is primarily via concerts rather than recorded music. Simply put, they're among the most exciting live shows on tour. Even so, the band has sold more than 30 million records.	nTelos Pavilion	08/13/10	Portsmouth
The Irish Tenors The Irish Tenors Presented by nTelos Pavilion at nTelos Pavilion August 21, 2010 The Irish Tenors hold the distinction of having been the premiere concert on July 6, 2001 when the venue opened. They have returned once more, always to a large and enthusiastic audience. The trio consists of Anthony Kearns, Karl Scully and Finbar Wright. As the new tenor on the block, Scully brings a wonderfully light voice and clear enunciation to the "old hands' darker and fuller voices. The beautiful vocal blend covers Irish classics, sentimental favorites of stage and screen and other...	nTelos Pavilion	08/21/10	Portsmouth
Snake Program Snake Program Presented by Hoffler Creek Wildlife Foundation & Preserve at Hoffler Creek Wildlife Preserve August 28, 2010 See snakes and other area reptiles in an educational event led by J.B.'s Rattles.	Hoffler Creek Wildlife Foundation & Preserve	08/28/10	Portsmouth
Lady Antebellum Lady Antebellum Presented by nTelos Pavilion at nTelos Pavilion September 3, 2010 Lady Antebellum in less than four years has exploded from Nashville to one of the foremost acts on tour and recording today. They were named Top New Duo or Group in 2009 by the Academy of Country Music and New Artist of the Year in 2008 by the Country Music Association. They were nominated for two Grammy Awards at the 51st Grammy Awards and two more at the 52nd Grammy Awards; of these nominations, they took home the award for Best Country Performance by Duo or Group with Vocals for "I Run to...	nTelos Pavilion	09/03/10	Portsmouth
Sunset Kayak Tour Sunset Kayak Tour Presented by Hoffler Creek Wildlife Foundation & Preserve at Hoffler Creek Wildlife Preserve September 18, 2010 Kayak Hoffler Creek at sunset on a tour led by Bill Spaur. Please note that kayak rental space is limited, and a RSVP requested if you wish to participate.	Hoffler Creek Wildlife Foundation & Preserve	09/18/10	Portsmouth
Umoja Festival Umoja Festival Presented by nTelos Pavilion at nTelos Pavilion September 17-September 19, 2010 Umoja Festival is Portsmouth's annual three-day celebration of diversity and unity. The festival will feature: local and national R&B, Jazz & Gospel entertainers, educational exhibits, heritage trolley tours, a children's village, African marketplace, cultural corner, ethnic foods, African dancers, concessionaires, and more! The premise is to strengthen the bonds of family, community and the nation.	nTelos Pavilion	09/17/10- 09/19/10	Portsmouth
2010 Outdoor Sculpture 2010 Outdoor Sculpture Presented by Courthouse Galleries at Courthouse Galleries February 5-October 10, 2010 Cast your ballot on your favorite sculpture featured in this historic garden setting and help determine the People's Choice Award for the fifth annual Outdoor Sculpture exhibit.	Courthouse Galleries	02/05/10- 10/10/10	Portsmouth
Outdoor Sculpture 2010 Outdoor Sculpture 2010 Presented by Children's Museum of Virginia at Courthouse Galleries February 19-October 20, 2010 Selections for the 2010 exhibition reflect a balance of styles, from abstraction to more narrative approaches. Materials range from stone, glass and steel to wood and wind. When you visit the courtyard, pick up a ballot to nominate your favorite sculpture for the People's Choice Award. In order to be counted, ballots must be cast by August 1, 2010.	Children's Museum of Virginia	02/19/10- 10/20/10	Portsmouth
The Proposal The Proposal Presented by Commodore Theatre at Commodore Theatre June 19, 2009 - Ongoing Sandra Bullock stars as Margaret Tate, an executive editor-in-chief of Colden Books, who forces her assistant Andrew Paxton (Ryan Reynolds) to marry her in order to avoid being deported to Canada. He grudgingly accepts in order to get the position of editor within the company. When the government investigates, the two are forced to spend the weekend with his parents in Alaska in order to sell the lie, but start to fall genuinely in love as they spend time together.	Commodore Theatre	06/19/09- Ongoing	Portsmouth