| Event Name | Organization | Dates | City | | The Day the Universe Changed: Astronomical Discoveries Across the CenturiesPresented by Williamsburg Regional Library at Williamsburg Library Gallery March 19, 2010 Dr. Frank Summers, an astrophysicist at the Space Telescope Science Institute in Baltimore, will speak.
The steady growth of knowledge about the universe has often been punctuated by moments of profound changes in human viewpoint - times when an insightful astronomer or a new technology set came together and permanently altered understanding of the cosmos. In his talk, Dr. Summers will discuss selected events in astronomical history that transformed views not only in the past, but also... | Williamsburg Regional Library | 03/19/10 | Williamsburg |
Grapes, Glamour and GloryPresented by Military Aviation Museum at Military Aviation Museum March 20, 2010 Join the Museum for a unique wine tasting event, featuring the finest wineries around offering samplings of their wines, a Retrospective Fashion Show by Echoes of Time, food tastings from some of the best restaurants, retail vendors - and World War II fighter planes! | Military Aviation Museum | 03/20/10 | Virginia Beach |
Cherry BlossomPresented by Virginia Beach Parks and Recreation at Red Wing Park March 27, 2010 The Sister Cities of Virginia Beach and Miyazaki, Japan invite you to enjoy traditional Japanese music, dancing, martial arts demonstrations, and other cultural experiences during cherry blossom season. | Virginia Beach Parks and Recreation | 03/27/10 | Virginia Beach |
| Junior League's Kids in the Kitchen | The Junior League of Norfolk - Virginia Beach | 03/27/10 | Chesapeake |
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 |
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 |
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 |
Cause for Paws Dog Walk and FestivalPresented 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 Festival will include local vendors, rescue groups, Animal Communicator Chris Stokes, great food and lots of fun for dogs and humans alike! | Portsmouth Humane Society | 04/17/10 | Portsmouth |
2010 Oceanfront Spring CrawlPresented by Ghent Bar Tours at Virginia Beach Oceanfront April 24, 2010 This is a tour of ten different bars on the Virginia Beach oceanfront to benefit Toby's Dream Foundation. Registration is required and can be done online with a credit card or at the door with cash or check.
Registration includes wristband good for specials at each participating establishment, event T-shirt, souvenir cup, guide map, and other promotional items. Various discounts off the registration fee are available prior to the event (see website for details). Some friendly competitions... | Ghent Bar Tours | 04/24/10 | Virginia Beach |
2010 South Hampton Roads Arthritis WalkPresented by Arthritis Foundation - Virginia at Stockley Gardens Park May 1, 2010 The Arthritis Walk is the Arthritis Foundation's annual nationwide signature event that raises funds and awareness to fight arthritis, the nation's most common cause of disability. | Arthritis Foundation - Virginia | 05/01/10 | Norfolk |
East Coast She Crab Soup ClassicPresented by Beachevents at 24th Street Park May 1, 2010 The East Coast She Crab Soup Classic is an open competition among restaurants. This event focuses on seafood, which is the most identifiable cuisine in Virginia Beach and a staple of area menus for decades. | Beachevents | 05/01/10 | Virginia Beach |
Nutrition for Life: A Panel Discussion to Feed Mind and BodyPresented by Jewish Family Service of Tidewater at Simon Family Jewish Community Center May 6, 2010 As part of their 6th Annual Week of Healthy Living, Jewish Family Service and Platinum Sponsor Towne Bank are proud to present a panel discussion on nutrition, with a primary focus on nutrition and chronic illnesses. Featured panelists include:
Alan Ganderson, MD, AGAF, Gastroenterology, Ltd.
Beth Gerstein, MS, RD, CNSD, Sentara Clinical Nutrition Department
Donald Richardson, MD, Strelitz Diabetes Center, EVMS
Stephen Wohlgemuth, MD, Sentara Metabolic and Weight Loss Surgery Center | Jewish Family Service of Tidewater | 05/06/10 | Virginia Beach |
PANorama Caribbean Music FestivalPresented by Beachevents at 24th Street Park May 7-May 8, 2010 The PANorama Caribbean Music Fest is a musical adventure set to the soothing sounds of steel pan music. The festival's casual atmosphere appeals to the island community and people of all ages who are intrigued by the unique sounds and style of steel drum music! Fusing together the rhythm of steel bands, ocean breezes, and great Caribbean food, the breathtaking Virginia Beach oceanfront becomes an island paradise for the weekend. | Beachevents | 05/07/10-
05/08/10 | Virginia Beach |
The 40th Annual Gosport Arts FestivalPresented 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 |
Chris Botti, trumpetPresented by Virginia Arts Festival at Sandler Center for the Performing Arts May 14, 2010 'It's easy to like the trumpeter Chris Botti ...his jazz-inflected style...luxuriates in melody and mood,' wrote The New York Times of this phenomenally popular artist, whose chart-topping recordings and sold-out concerts are eagerly awaited by fans. Drawing from pop, jazz, classical and other genres, Botti has created his own signature sound, both on his own and in acclaimed collaborations with Sting, Paul Simon, Josh Groban, and Joni Mitchell. | Virginia Arts Festival | 05/14/10 | Virginia Beach |
Virginia Beer FestivalPresented by Virginia Arts Festival at Town Point Park May 15, 2010 Here is a festival of foamy fun! Raise a glass, a stein, a frosty mug to the fine art of beermaking in this popular annual celebration that features live music, food, and of course, great beers from Europe and America, direct from the brewers who proudly produce the best in the world. | Virginia Arts Festival | 05/15/10 | Norfolk |
Spring Stockley Gardens Arts FestivalPresented by Hope House Foundation at Stockley Gardens Park May 15-May 16, 2010 For more than 25 years, Hope House has been the vision behind the Stockley Gardens Arts Festival. And now, the free twice-yearly event is a community tradition. Each year, on the third weekend in May and October, more than 25,000 people flock to Stockley Gardens in Norfolk's historic Ghent neighborhood to browse through jewelry, pottery, paintings, and other works of art. The park is full of strollers and dogs and tantalizing smells. Music wafts from the stage. Friends stop to chat. And... | Hope House Foundation | 05/15/10-
05/16/10 | Norfolk |
World Drum FestivalPresented by Virginia Arts Festival at 17th Street Park May 22, 2010 The World Music Drum Festival will feature ground-breaking percussionists who explore with audiences a world of sound in instruments of all timbres, tones, and sizes, with unrivalled showmanship and an adventurous soul! A co-produced event between the Virginia Arts Festival and Beachevents, the World Music Drum Festival features virtuoso international percussion ensembles showcasing a range of cultural genres including jazz, rock, world (Afro-Cuban), African, Kodo, American Indian, and... | Virginia Arts Festival | 05/22/10 | Virginia Beach |
Bela Fleck with Zakir Hussain and Edgar MeyerPresented by Virginia Arts Festival at Williamsburg Lodge May 28, 2010 Fans of banjo virtuoso Bela Fleck know that a concert by this master musician is guaranteed to take the listener to unexplored worlds; he mixes traditions and instruments with the joy of a master chef blending spices. His latest experiment, 'The Melody of Rhythm', is an unparalleled collaboration between Fleck, composer and double-bass master Edgar Meyer and Zakir Hussain, arguably the world's greatest tabla player. Join a breathtaking journey that reveals new sounds from each of these three... | Virginia Arts Festival | 05/28/10 | Williamsburg |
Masterworks in the MakingPresented by Virginia Arts Festival at Diehn Fine and Performing Arts Center June 6, 2010 This is a concert of Premieres by the Fellows of the John Duffy Composers Institute. Be the first to hear scenes from new works of opera and musical theater, created by some of the most promising composers of this generation, and performed for the first time as part of the renowned Institute. | Virginia Arts Festival | 06/06/10 | Norfolk |
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 |
Latin FestPresented by Beachevents at 24th Street Park June 11-June 12, 2010 For two days, Virginia Beach celebrates the sights, sounds, and smells of the Latin experience. Based on a popular Latin festival in Miami, the Virginia Beach version retains the key ingredients of good food, family participation, and first-rate Latin music. | Beachevents | 06/11/10-
06/12/10 | Virginia Beach |
34th Annual Norfolk HarborfestPresented by Norfolk Festevents Ltd. at Town Point Park June 11-June 13, 2010 Norfolk Harborfest began more than a quarter century ago when the Norwegian Tall Ship Christian Radich came to call on Norfolk, a waterfront community that had no city-owned property on which to dock a ship. The ship was docked three blocks from Town Point at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and 13,000 people crossed her gangway in just one and a half days. Over the next two years, City planners and leaders created berthing to accommodate more ships, and a waterfront public... | Norfolk Festevents Ltd. | 06/11/10-
06/13/10 | Norfolk |
21st Annual Bayou Boogaloo and Cajun Food FestivalPresented by Norfolk Festevents Ltd. at Town Point Park June 25-June 27, 2010 The Bayou Boogaloo & Cajun Food Festival is Norfolk's annual love-fest with New Orleans' special sprit and unique Bayou culture.
| Norfolk Festevents Ltd. | 06/25/10-
06/27/10 | Norfolk |
Stars and Stripes ExplosionPresented by Beachevents at Virginia Beach Oceanfront July 4, 2010 Multiple live performances on oceanfront stages attract tens of thousands of visitors and residents of Hampton Roads to a "star-spangled" salute to this great country of ours at Stars and Stripes Explosion! Musical acts offer something for everyone with tribute bands saluting some of the biggest names in music. | Beachevents | 07/04/10 | Virginia Beach |
28th Annual 4th of July Great American PicnicPresented by Norfolk Festevents Ltd. at Town Point Park July 4, 2010 Aromas of traditional fares including hot dogs, hamburgers, barbecue, buttered corn on the cob and juicy watermelon waft through the air! Come out with the family and enjoy great music, food, and fireworks to celebrate America's Birthday! | Norfolk Festevents Ltd. | 07/04/10 | Norfolk |
The 28th Annual Norfolk Jazz Festival Presented by The City of NorfolkPresented by Norfolk Festevents Ltd. at Town Point Park July 23-July 24, 2010 A 12 hour summer smooth jazz experience awaits you for 2 days this July at the region's longest running outdoor Jazz Festival. This musical starlit event has hosted performances by Joyce Cooling, Ramsey Lewis, The Rippingtons, Euge Groove, Kim Waters, Pieces of a Dream, Spyro Gyra and many others. In additions to an impressive national lineup the Norfolk Jazz Festival features local and regional jazz favorites. | Norfolk Festevents Ltd. | 07/23/10-
07/24/10 | Norfolk |
10th Annual Norfolk Latino Music FestivalPresented by Norfolk Festevents Ltd. at Town Point Park August 28, 2010 The sun goes down, the stars come out, and the largest outdoor dance floor in Hampton Roads heats up with the hottest salsa, meringue, and guaguanco dancing on the East Coast. Live explosive Latin music by local, regional and national recording artist will fill Town Point Park and keep you moving all night long! This cultural celebration not only features great music, it also serves up mouth watering Latin food and drink! | Norfolk Festevents Ltd. | 08/28/10 | Norfolk |
Verizon Wireless American Music FestivalPresented by Beachevents at Virginia Beach Oceanfront September 3-September 5, 2010 The sounds of rock, jazz, country, blues, R&B, and more flood the Virginia Beach oceanfront for three sun-filled days over Labor Day Weekend at the Verizon Wireless American Music Festival. The largest outdoor music event on the East coast, the Verizon Wireless American Music Festival brings together local, regional, and national acts to play on a gigantic 60-foot wide and 60-foot tall stage on the beach. | Beachevents | 09/03/10-
09/05/10 | Virginia Beach |
Virginia Opera's 2nd Annual: Opera in the park concertPresented by Norfolk Festevents Ltd. at TowneBank Fountain Park September 11, 2010 Bring your lawn chairs and blankets to picnic on the lawn and listen to the most beautiful music by the Virginia Opera. Guests may purchase food, soft drinks and adult beverages throughout the evening or may bring their own picnic baskets filled with food and soft drinks. | Norfolk Festevents Ltd. | 09/11/10 | Norfolk |
3rd Annual Books in the Park in partnership with Barnes and Noble at Tidewater Community CollegePresented by Norfolk Festevents Ltd. at TowneBank Fountain Park September 18, 2010 Due to the colossal success of the past two years, Books in the Park returns to Town Point Park hosting local, regional and national authors, who will be on hand for a full day of readings, interactive workshops, special children's reading garden and activity center and book signings.
| Norfolk Festevents Ltd. | 09/18/10 | Norfolk |
5th Annual Acoustic Music FestivalPresented by Norfolk Festevents Ltd. at Town Point Park September 18, 2010 Acoustic Music, Books and coffee all add up to an incredible fall Saturday! This fabulous free festival transforms Town Point Park into several intimate outdoor coffee houses and literary gardens. In its 5th year, the Acoustic Music Festival is one of Hampton Roads must attend music events with 10 hours of live musical concerts performed by the regions best-known and soon to be known acoustic musicians. | Norfolk Festevents Ltd. | 09/18/10 | Norfolk |
5th Annual Mid-Autumn Moon FestivalPresented by Norfolk Festevents Ltd. at TowneBank Fountain Park September 19, 2010 The Mid-Autumn Moon Festival is often compared to America's Thanksgiving tradition, this time honored Asian holiday marks the end of the summer harvest. The festival is celebrated with family and friends and centers around traditional Asian food and drink. The Mid-Autumn Moon Festival incorporates a wide range of entertainment and programs that include storytelling, authentic Asian Ceremonial fashion shows, ribbon and dragon dancing, martial arts demonstrations, musical and dance recitals. In... | Norfolk Festevents Ltd. | 09/19/10 | Norfolk |
Umoja FestivalPresented 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 |
22nd Annual AT and T Virginia Children's FestivalPresented by Norfolk Festevents Ltd. at Town Point Park October 2, 2010 Hampton Roads' most beloved family festival is filled with more than 100 creative and interactive activities, storytelling, hands-on workshops and educational displays, cultural experiences, arts and crafts, costumed characters and more! This event is designed with children 10 and younger in mind. | Norfolk Festevents Ltd. | 10/02/10 | Norfolk |
Craft Beer FestivalPresented by Beachevents at 24th Street Park October 16-October 17, 2010 Over 50 craft beers from over 25 breweries are available for sampling at the Virginia Beach Craft Beer Festival. Craft beer is made using a traditional process of blending the sugars from malted grains, with hop flowers and water. The skill of the Masterbrewer brings out the desired aroma, color, mouth feel, foam and flavor qualities of the hops and malt through formulation of recipes and the fermentation of sugars into alcohol, carbon dioxide gas and other characters. After careful aging at... | Beachevents | 10/16/10-
10/17/10 | Virginia Beach |
Fall Stockley Gardens Arts FestivalPresented by Hope House Foundation at Stockley Gardens Park October 16-October 17, 2010 For more than 25 years, Hope House has been the vision behind the Stockley Gardens Arts Festival. And now, the free twice-yearly event is a community tradition. Each year, on the third weekend in May and October, more than 25,000 people flock to Stockley Gardens in Norfolk's historic Ghent neighborhood to browse through jewelry, pottery, paintings, and other works of art. The park is full of strollers and dogs and tantalizing smells. Music wafts from the stage. Friends stop to chat. And... | Hope House Foundation | 10/16/10-
10/17/10 | Norfolk |
23rd Annual Town Point Virginia Wine FestivalPresented by Norfolk Festevents Ltd. at Town Point Park October 16-October 17, 2010 Join the 23rd Annual Town Point Virginia Wine Festival along the Downtown Norfolk waterfront for one of the state's largest outdoor wine festivals featuring more than 30 Virginia wineries. The sounds of music will drift through the air as wine lovers sample a variety of wines, nosh on gourmet, made in Virginia foods, and shop onsite retailers for specialty crafts and wine accessories. All wines offered during the event are available for purchase by the glass, bottle or case. | Norfolk Festevents Ltd. | 10/16/10-
10/17/10 | Norfolk |
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