And Went to the Play

01-06-2010 - 03-10-2010

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Colonial Williamsburg Foundation

http://click.websitegear.com/track/129136

Colonial Williamsburg - 102 Visitor Center Drive Williamsburg VA 23185

Admission: $22/Adult, $11/Youth (6-17)

Start Time(s): Wednesday 12:30pm

Experience the theater that entertained and inspired George Washington

A Bit of the Bard

01-06-2010 - 03-10-2010

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Colonial Williamsburg Foundation

http://click.websitegear.com/track/129138

Colonial Williamsburg - 102 Visitor Center Drive Williamsburg VA 23185

Admission: To Be Announced

Start Time(s): Wednesday 2:30pm

Shakespeare was a favorite of actors and audiences in the colonies just as he was in England Enjoy this lively look at the bard?18th-century style

Fops, Rogues and Villains

01-07-2010 - 03-11-2010

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Colonial Williamsburg Foundation

Colonial Williamsburg - 102 Visitor Center Drive Williamsburg VA 23185

Admission: $22/Adult, $11/Youth (6-17)

8004478679

Start Time(s): Thursday 11:45am

The theater of the colonial era was often advertised as a moral academy where the audience could learn from the characters on stage Not all characters, however, were role models The 18th-century stage was full of scheming, backstabbing and intrigue

The Green Room

01-06-2010 - 03-12-2010

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Colonial Williamsburg Foundation

Colonial Williamsburg - 102 Visitor Center Drive Williamsburg VA 23185

Admission: To Be Announced

Start Time(s): Wednesday and Friday 3:30pm

The Green Room is a place for actors to gather, talk and share the latest theatrical news while waiting to go on stage Join members of their Performing Arts Department for an informal discussion of 18th-century theater

Words of War

01-08-2010 - 03-12-2010

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Colonial Williamsburg Foundation

http://click.websitegear.com/track/129139

Colonial Williamsburg - 102 Visitor Center Drive Williamsburg VA 23185

Admission: To Be Announced

Start Time(s): Friday 12:30pm

Poetry, political pieces, liberty songs and dances with military titles were important propaganda tools to promote the cause of liberty before and during the Revolutionary War years Hear the words that helped a generation of men and women to build this new nation

Drive the Cold Winter Away

01-08-2010 - 03-12-2010

5

Colonial Williamsburg Foundation

http://click.websitegear.com/track/129140

Colonial Williamsburg - 102 Visitor Center Drive Williamsburg VA 23185

Admission: $22/Adult, $11/Youth (6-17)

8004478679

Start Time(s): Friday 11:45am

Join the Performing Arts Department as they bring to life music, dancing and theatrical readings enjoyed by the people of 18th-century Williamsburg

Theater and the Road to Revolution

01-09-2010 - 03-13-2010

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Colonial Williamsburg Foundation

http://click.websitegear.com/track/129141

Colonial Williamsburg - 102 Visitor Center Drive Williamsburg VA 23185

Admission: $22/Adult, $11/Youth (6-17)

8004478679

Start Time(s): Saturday 12:30pm

Learn how the theater made its voice heard before and during the Revolutionary War Topics vary daily and include George Washington's connection with the theater, women's contributions to the war and printed propaganda

Friends of the Library's March Book Sale

03-18-2010 - 03-20-2010

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Newport News Library System

http://click.websitegear.com/track/128678

Newport News Public Library - West Avenue Library - 2907 West Avenue Newport News VA 23607

Admission: Free Admission

7572478505

Start Time(s): Thursday 12:00pm-6:00pm, Friday 10:00am-5:00pm, Saturday 10:00am-3:00pm

Thousands of fiction and nonfiction books are available, including collections of classics, foreign languages, military history, textbooks, children's books, collectibles and out-of-print books Prices for the book sale are $1 for hardbacks, CDs and DVDs; 50 cents for paperbacks, VHS tapes and audiobooks on cassette; and 25 cents for children's books Collectibles and current bestsellers are individually priced All sales support the Newport News Public Library System A special preview sale for members of the Friends of the Newport News Public Library is 10 am-Noon, Thursday, March 18

Along This River: The Warwick-Yorktown Line

03-20-2010 - 03-20-2010

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Lee Hall Mansion

http://click.websitegear.com/track/128647

Lee Hall Mansion - 163 Yorktown Road Newport News VA 23603

Admission: $45/General Admission

7578883371

Start Time(s): Saturday 9:00am-3:00pm

Join Michael Moore for a walk along portions of John B Magruder's main defensive line across the Peninsula visiting Fort Crafford, Lee's Mill, Skiffes Creek Redoubt, Dam No 1, and Yorktown

Shiver Me Timbers Overnights

03-13-2010 - 03-21-2010

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Nauticus

http://click.websitegear.com/track/128939

Nauticus - One Waterside Drive Norfolk VA 23510

Admission: $45/Scout, $35/Adult

7576641000

http://click.websitegear.com/track/128938

Start Time(s): Saturday 5:00pm-Sunday 10:00am

It's science, pirates and sleepover all rolled into one! See Real Pirates, The Untold Story of the Whydah, hear Blackbeard speak about life as a pirate, search for buried treasure, and more Pirate wear is encouraged Fee includes Nauticus admission, a tour of Real Pirates, meals, parking, activities, and a participation patch Important Note: The March 13 date is for Boy/Cub Scouts, and the March 20 for Girl Scouts

A Bridal Open House

03-21-2010 - 03-21-2010

Norfolk Botanical Garden

http://click.websitegear.com/track/128899

Norfolk Botanical Garden - 6700 Azalea Gardens Road Norfolk VA 23518

Admission: $7/Adult, $6/Senior and Military, $5/Youth (3-18)

7574415830

Start Time(s): Sunday 11:00am-3:00pm

Brides-To-Be can visit outdoor wedding sites, banquet facilities and visit with the best-of-the-best area vendors; planners, photographers, caterers, florists, bakers, musicians and wedding rentals companies

Owl Prowl

03-27-2010 - 03-27-2010

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Norfolk Botanical Garden

http://click.websitegear.com/track/128896

Norfolk Botanical Garden - 6700 Azalea Gardens Road Norfolk VA 23518

Admission: $16/Each, $10/Members

7574415830

Start Time(s): Saturday 9:00am-5:00pm

Join David Hughes of the Cape Henry Audubon Society, and explore the evening forest in search of night hunters, like barred owls, great horned owls and Easter screech owls Flashlight and walking shoes are required

Cherry Blossom

03-27-2010 - 03-27-2010

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Virginia Beach Parks and Recreation

http://click.websitegear.com/track/129040

Red Wing Park - 1398 General Booth Boulevard Virginia Beach VA 23454

Admission: Free Admission

7574372038

Start Time(s): Saturday 11:00am-2:30pm

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

Meet the Artist - Class Pictures Photography by Dawoud Bey

03-27-2010 - 03-27-2010

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Chrysler Museum of Art

Chrysler Museum of Art - 245 West Olney Road Norfolk VA 23510

Admission: $25/Each, $20/FAAA Members

7573336294

kolin@chrysler.org

Start Time(s): Saturday 10:30am

Enjoy a rare opportunity to meet photographer Dawoud Bey on the opening weekend of his Class Pictures exhibition at the Chrysler Through his eyes and explanations, you'll see high school students in a whole new light

Affairs of the Arts: Queen for a Day Bridge and Luncheon

04-05-2010 - 04-05-2010

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Peninsula Fine Arts Center

http://click.websitegear.com/track/128555

Peninsula Fine Arts Center - 101 Museum Drive Newport News VA 23606

Admission: $20/Each

7575968175

Start Time(s): Monday 11:00am

"Ladies who Lunch" will enjoy this Queen for a Day Bridge and Luncheon event at Peninsula Fine Arts Center Tickets include the game and a gourmet luncheon

TCC 2010 Literary Festival

04-05-2010 - 04-08-2010

Tidewater Community College

http://www.tcc.edu/news/press/Litfest2010.htm

TCC Roper Performing Arts Center - 340 Granby Street Norfolk VA 23510

Admission: <p>Free Admission</p>

Start Time(s): <p>Varies by Event</p>

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, US 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 selected four times for The Best American Poetry and has appeared in The New Yorker, The Yale Review and The American Scholar

Taylor Mali, one of the most well-known poets to have emerged from the poetry slam movement, studied drama in Oxford with members of The Royal Shakespeare Company and puts those presentation skills to work in his performances

Widely published Charles Wright received a Pulitzer Prize for Poetry in 1998 for Black Zodiac and a National Book Award in 1983 for Country Music: Selected Early Poems He is currently a chancellor of The Academy of American Poets and the Souder Family Professor of English at the University of Virginia

Nikki Giovanni, one of the most widely-read American poets insists on presenting the truth as she sees it, maintaining a prominent place as a strong voice of the African-American community Her autobiography, Gemini, was a finalist for the National Book Award; and Love Poems, Blues: For All the Changes and Quilting the Black-Eyed Pea were honored with NAACP Image Awards

For the complete Literary Festival schedule, click on the link to official event website above

Spring Greens Tasting Tour

04-10-2010 - 04-10-2010

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Hoffler Creek Wildlife Foundation & Preserve

Hoffler Creek Wildlife Preserve - 4510 Twin Pines Rd Portsmouth VA 23703

Admission: $5-$10

7576868684

Start Time(s): Saturday 10:00am-12:00pm

Join naturalist Vickie Shufer on a walk through the Preserve and collect ingredients for a fresh salad

Anoushka Shankar, sitar

04-16-2010 - 04-16-2010

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Virginia Arts Festival

http://click.websitegear.com/track/128912

TCC Roper Performing Arts Center - 340 Granby Street Norfolk VA 23510

Admission: $30-$40

7572822822

http://click.websitegear.com/track/128911

Start Time(s): Friday 8:00pm

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, London)

Affairs of the Arts: Chicago

04-17-2010 - 04-17-2010

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Peninsula Fine Arts Center

http://click.websitegear.com/track/128558

Peninsula Fine Arts Center - 101 Museum Drive Newport News VA 23606

Admission: $35/Each

7575968175

cserio@pfac-va.org

Start Time(s): Saturday 7:00pm

A second April Affairs of the Arts event is Chicago, where guests can visit the "Windy City" by way of Peninsula Fine Arts Center Celebrate the food, art and music of Chicago

Music from the Crooked Road

04-18-2010 - 04-18-2010

Virginia Arts Festival

http://click.websitegear.com/track/128910

TCC Roper Performing Arts Center - 340 Granby Street Norfolk VA 23510

Admission: $25-$35

7572822822

http://click.websitegear.com/track/128909

Start Time(s): Sunday 7:00pm

The "Crooked Road" is Virginia's Heritage Music Trail, winding through the mountains of southwest Virginia, where bluegrass and traditional country music have echoed in the hills and hollows for generations The artists of the Crooked Road Project-balladeer Elizabeth LaPrelle, guitarist and guitar maker Wayne Henderson, lightning-fast banjo picker Sammy Shelor, fiddler and banjo players Kirk Sutphin and Eddie Bond, the Whitetop Mountain Band, and Amber Collins and No Speed Limit-are the descendants and keepers of hundreds of years of musical tradition

Ringling Bros and Barnum & Bailey: Barnum's Funundrum!

04-15-2010 - 04-18-2010

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Norfolk Scope Arena

Norfolk Scope Arena - 201 East Brambleton Avenue Norfolk VA 23510

Admission: $13-$85

http://click.websitegear.com/track/128849

Start Time(s): Thursday 7:30pm, Friday 10:30am and 7:30pm, Saturday 11:30am, 3:30pm and 7:30pm, Sunday 1:30pm and 5:30pm

Ringling Bros and Barnum & Bailey? is roaring into town with Barnum's FUNundrum!, a celebration of PT Barnum so big, it is an event 200 years in the making! Hop aboard and go on an unbelievable excursion that brings together performers and characters from exotic countries all over the world - even from places for which there are no geographic borders From the moment that you arrive, the momentum explodes as The Greatest Show On Earth? comes to life in a way that can only be inspired by the greatest showman who ever lived

General David Petraeus, Commander, US Central Command

04-21-2010 - 04-21-2010

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World Affairs Council of Greater Hampton Roads

Norfolk Waterside Marriott - 235 East Main Street Norfolk VA 23510

Admission: To Be Announced

Start Time(s): Wednesday 7:00pm

A special event in World Affairs Council of Greater Hampton Roads that will feature General David Petraeus, Commander, US Central Command

Listen Here! VA Beach Forum Presents Dee Dee Myers

04-21-2010 - 04-21-2010

3

Virginia Beach Forum

http://click.websitegear.com/track/129009

Sandler Center for the Performing Arts - 201 Market Street Virginia Beach VA 23462

Admission: $4800/Adult

7574565212

joel@rubincommunications.com

Start Time(s): Wednesday 7:45pm-9:00pm

Dee Dee Myers was Clinton's press secretary, the first woman and the second youngest person to hold that job She sandwiched being an original consultant to the Emmy winning NBC series West Wing with zinging political commentary on CBS News Myers is a contributing editor to Vanity Fair and author of the New York Times best seller Why Women Should Rule the World Guys, don't miss this chance to debate Dee Dee

The Shore's Got Talent Competition

03-26-2010 - 04-23-2010

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Arts Enter Cape Charles

Historic Palace Theatre - 305 Mason Avenue Cape Charles VA 23310

Admission: $5-$15

7573312787

Start Time(s): To Be Announced

Lighthearted competition showcasing the talent of our Eastern Shore neighbors

Affairs of the Arts: Chicago

04-24-2010 - 04-24-2010

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Peninsula Fine Arts Center

http://click.websitegear.com/track/128560

Peninsula Fine Arts Center - 101 Museum Drive Newport News VA 23606

Admission: $15/Each

7575968175

cserio@pfac-va.org

Start Time(s): Saturday 2:00pm

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

Step Up for The Up Center

04-25-2010 - 04-25-2010

The UpCenter

http://click.websitegear.com/track/128901

Dominion Tower - 999 Waterside Drive Norfolk VA 23510

Admission: $25-$50

Start Time(s): Sunday 10:00am-2:00pm

Step Up is a stair climbing competition that challenges participants to walk or run up the 25 flights of steps in Norfolk's Dominion Tower Adults and children ages 8 and older are invited to participate in either a noncompetitive or a competitive category Competitive participants receive timing chips and have the option of going "Double Up" for a total of 50 flights Racers will compete in one of the following categories: Individual, General Teams, Youth Groups, Corporate Teams, Military Teams, and Emergency Responder Teams Everyone is invited to enjoy fun throughout the day with live music, including the rock band Butter, step team performances, tours of emergency vehicles, refreshments, and more

Republic of Korea Traditional Army Band

04-29-2010 - 04-29-2010

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Virginia Arts Festival

http://click.websitegear.com/track/128908

Chrysler Hall - 201 East Brambleton Avenue Norfolk VA 23510

Admission: $20-$45

7572822822

http://click.websitegear.com/track/128907

Start Time(s): Thursday 7:30pm

Performing on brilliantly colored, richly detailed traditional drums of all sizes, flourishing their instruments in choreography that bristles with the power of martial arts, this spectacular troupe is sure to thrill audiences of all ages

2010 South Hampton Roads Arthritis Walk

05-01-2010 - 05-01-2010

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Arthritis Foundation - Virginia

http://click.websitegear.com/track/128917

Stockley Gardens Park - Stockley Gardens and Raleign Avenue Norfolk VA 23507

Admission: Free Admission

Start Time(s): Saturday 8:00am

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

East Coast She Crab Soup Classic

05-01-2010 - 05-01-2010

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Beachevents

http://click.websitegear.com/track/129024

24th Street Park - 24th Street and Oceanfront Virginia Beach VA 23451

Admission: To Be Announced

Start Time(s): To Be Announced

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

Jefferson Lab Open House

05-01-2010 - 05-01-2010

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Jefferson Lab

http://click.websitegear.com/track/128563

Jefferson Lab - 12000 Jefferson Avenue Newport News VA 23606

Admission: To Be Announced

7572697617

Start Time(s): Saturday 9:00am-2:00pm

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

2010 Virginia International Tattoo

04-30-2010 - 05-02-2010

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Virginia Arts Festival

http://click.websitegear.com/track/128735

Norfolk Scope Arena - 201 East Brambleton Avenue Norfolk VA 23510

Admission: $20-$100

7572822800

Start Time(s): Friday-Saturday 7:30pm, Sunday 2:30pm

The Virginia International Tattoo is a centuries-old tradition with a 21st century American soul Fans from around the world unite to witness the marvel of over 850 performers from countries including the Republic of Korea, the Netherlands, Russia, the United Kingdom, Canada, and the United States The pulse-pounding beat of the drums the heart-swelling spectacle of precision drill teams and marching bands the call of the pipes, the swirl of the dancers and the roar of the crowds provokes awe-inspiring power Maybe that's why the American Bus Association has put Tattoo on their must-see list of the most exciting events in the world Gather family and friends and experience this unforgettable showcase!

PANorama Caribbean Music Festival

05-07-2010 - 05-08-2010

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Virginia Arts Festival

http://click.websitegear.com/track/129050

24th Street Stage - 24th Street and Atlantic Avenue Virginia Beach VA 23451

Admission: Free Admission

7572822822

Start Time(s): Friday-Saturday 8:00am-10:00pm

Escape to the islands, right here in Virginia Beach! This oceanfront festival brings internationally acclaimed steel drum masters and gifted young players, including the performers in the Virginia Arts Festival's Rhythm Project community engagement program Enjoy the sun and the rhythm of the islands at this free, family-friendly event

PANorama Caribbean Music Festival

05-07-2010 - 05-08-2010

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Beachevents

http://click.websitegear.com/track/129027

24th Street Park - 24th Street and Oceanfront Virginia Beach VA 23451

Admission: To Be Announced

Start Time(s): Friday-Saturday 10:00am-10:00pm

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

4th Annual Spring Town Point Virginia Wine Festival

05-08-2010 - 05-08-2010

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Norfolk Festevents Ltd

http://click.websitegear.com/track/128836

Town Point Park - 1 Waterside Drive Norfolk VA 23510

Admission: $15-$150

7574412345

festevents@festevents.org

Start Time(s): Saturday 11:00am-6:00pm

Guests will be able to sample newly released vintages and past favorites from Virginia's premier wine-makers Perfectly paired gourmet foods and specialty wares will also be available for purchase throughout the day The Elizabeth River a blissful afternoon in early May sipping and swirling a glass of Virginia Wine! It's the only way to celebrate spring and close the door on winter! The Spring Town Point Virginia Wine Festival, features over 20 premier Virginia wineries, gourmet foods, specialty wares for purchase, and incredible music to complement the perfect spring afternoon All wines presented during the festival are available for purchase by the bottle or the case throughout the day

The 40th Annual Gosport Arts Festival

05-08-2010 - 05-09-2010

Gosport Arts Festival

http://click.websitegear.com/track/128956

Olde Towne Portsmouth - Queen and Washington Streets Portsmouth VA 23704

Admission: Free Admission

Start Time(s): Saturday 10:00am-6:00pm, Sunday 10:00am-5:00pm

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

African Children's Choir

05-12-2010 - 05-12-2010

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Virginia Arts Festival

http://click.websitegear.com/track/128905

Attucks Theatre - 1010 Church Street Norfolk VA 23510

Admission: $20-$35

7572822822

http://click.websitegear.com/track/128904

Start Time(s): Wednesday 7:30pm

A celebration of the human spirit, this troupe of orphaned children, aged 7 to 11, travels the world performing songs that ring with hope and promise, raising money for their own education and that of thousands more Singing, dancing, and performing on traditional instruments, the young performers joyfully share traditions from many regions of Africa, combined with gospel and contemporary music Come out and enjoy 'Irresistible-angelic voices and high-wattage smiles' (The Baltimore Sun)

Chris Botti, trumpet

05-14-2010 - 05-14-2010

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Virginia Arts Festival

http://click.websitegear.com/track/129051

Sandler Center for the Performing Arts - 201 Market Street Virginia Beach VA 23462

Admission: $35-$75

http://click.websitegear.com/track/129051

Start Time(s): Friday 8:00pm

'It's easy to like the trumpeter Chris Botti his jazz-inflected styleluxuriates 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 Beer Festival

05-15-2010 - 05-15-2010

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Virginia Arts Festival

http://click.websitegear.com/track/128902

Town Point Park - 1 Waterside Drive Norfolk VA 23510

Admission: $15-$30

7572822822

Start Time(s): Saturday 2:00pm-6:00pm

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

Spring Stockley Gardens Arts Festival

05-15-2010 - 05-16-2010

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Hope House Foundation

http://click.websitegear.com/track/128845

Stockley Gardens Park - Stockley Gardens and Raleign Avenue Norfolk VA 23507

Admission: Free Admission

Start Time(s): Saturday-Sunday 10:00am-5:00pm

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 throughout the weekend, there is a feeling of hope Together, the two festivals draw more than 50,000 visitors a year

World Drum Festival

05-22-2010 - 05-22-2010

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Virginia Arts Festival

http://click.websitegear.com/track/129048

17th Street Park - 17th Street and Atlantic Avenue Virginia Beach VA 23451

Admission: Free Admission

7572822822

Start Time(s): Saturday 10:00am-9:00pm

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 classical

Bela Fleck with Zakir Hussain and Edgar Meyer

05-28-2010 - 05-28-2010

5

Virginia Arts Festival

http://click.websitegear.com/track/129170

Williamsburg Lodge - 310 South England Street Williamsburg VA 23185

Admission: $35-$45

7572822822

http://click.websitegear.com/track/129169

Start Time(s): Friday 8:00pm

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 beautiful instruments

Masterworks in the Making

06-06-2010 - 06-06-2010

Virginia Arts Festival

http://click.websitegear.com/track/128913

Diehn Fine and Performing Arts Center - 49th Street and Elkhorn Avenue Norfolk VA 23529

Admission: Free Admission

7572822822

Start Time(s): Sunday 2:00pm

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

Summer Celebration Wine Festival

06-12-2010 - 06-12-2010

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Lee Hall Mansion

http://click.websitegear.com/track/128648

Lee Hall Mansion - 163 Yorktown Road Newport News VA 23603

Admission: $10/General Admission

7578883371

Start Time(s): Saturday 11:00am- 6:00pm

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

Latin Fest

06-11-2010 - 06-12-2010

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Beachevents

http://click.websitegear.com/track/129028

24th Street Park - 24th Street and Oceanfront Virginia Beach VA 23451

Admission: Free Admission

Start Time(s): To Be Announced

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

34th Annual Norfolk Harborfest

06-11-2010 - 06-13-2010

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Norfolk Festevents Ltd

http://click.websitegear.com/track/128831

Town Point Park - 1 Waterside Drive Norfolk VA 23510

Admission: Free Admission

7574412345

festevents@festevents.org

Start Time(s): Friday 12:00pm-11:00pm, Saturday 12:00pm-11:00pm, Sunday 12:00pm-6:00pm

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 park was planned Norfolk Harborfest was born Today, tall ships from all over the world frequently call on the City of Norfolk and nearly half a million visitors gather on the downtown waterfront each year for this annual celebration of our region's rich nautical heritage The traditions of the East Coast's Premier Waterfront Festival are celebrated with nautical history, maritime events, visiting vessels, children's activities, local, regional and national entertainment

21st Annual Bayou Boogaloo and Cajun Food Festival

06-25-2010 - 06-27-2010

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Norfolk Festevents Ltd

http://click.websitegear.com/track/128830

Town Point Park - 1 Waterside Drive Norfolk VA 23510

Admission: $10-$20

7574412345

festevents@festevents.org

Start Time(s): Friday 5:00pm-10:00pm, Saturday 12:00pm-10:00pm, Sunday 12:00pm-6:00pm

The Bayou Boogaloo & Cajun Food Festival is Norfolk's annual love-fest with New Orleans' special sprit and unique Bayou culture

Stars and Stripes Explosion

07-04-2010 - 07-04-2010

Beachevents

http://click.websitegear.com/track/129043

Virginia Beach Oceanfront - Between 2nd and 31st Streets Virginia Beach VA 23456

Admission: Free Admission

7573854461

Start Time(s): Sunday 6:00pm-11:00pm

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

28th Annual 4th of July Great American Picnic

07-04-2010 - 07-04-2010

Norfolk Festevents Ltd

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Town Point Park - 1 Waterside Drive Norfolk VA 23510

Admission: Free Admission

7574412345

festevents@festevents.org

Start Time(s): Sunday 5:00pm-10:00pm

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!

Fairy Tale Art: Illustrations from Children's Books

05-07-2010 - 07-11-2010

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Courthouse Galleries

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Courthouse Galleries - 420 High Street Portsmouth VA 23704

Admission: $5/General Admission

7573938543

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Start Time(s): Tuesday-Saturday 9:00am-5:00pm, Sunday 11:00am-5:00pm

The fairy tales and folk tales featured in the exhibit celebrate the wisdom of past cultures and honor the symbolism and metaphoric language of stories handed down through the ages Such traditional stories include: Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty and Little Red Riding Hood along with prize winning illustrations by such contemporary artists as Kinuko Y Craft, Trina Schart Hyman, Barry Moser, Demi, Susan Paradis, Marilee Heyer, Jane Dyer and Jim LaMarche

The 28th Annual Norfolk Jazz Festival Presented by The City of Norfolk

07-23-2010 - 07-24-2010

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Norfolk Festevents Ltd

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Town Point Park - 1 Waterside Drive Norfolk VA 23510

Admission: $28-$158

7574412345

festevents@festevents.org

Start Time(s): Friday-Saturday 5:00pm-11:00pm

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

Kids Summer Reading Programs

06-21-2010 - 07-31-2010

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Newport News Library System

Newport News Public Library - Grissom Library - 366 DeShazor Drive Newport News VA 23608

Admission: Free Admission

7572478875

Start Time(s): Varies by Event

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 SplashRead! 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 others will host the Ocean in Motion truck from the Virginia Aquarium and Marine Science Center to get "up close" and really "make a splash" in their wetlands, bay and ocean

Kids Summer Reading Programs

06-21-2010 - 07-31-2010

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Newport News Library System

Newport News Public Library - Pearl Bailey Library - 2510 Wickham Avenue Newport News VA 23607

Admission: Free Admission

7572478875

Start Time(s): Varies by Event

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 SplashRead! 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 others will host the Ocean in Motion truck from the Virginia Aquarium and Marine Science Center to get "up close" and really "make a splash" in their wetlands, bay and ocean

Kids Summer Reading Programs

06-21-2010 - 07-31-2010

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Newport News Library System

Newport News Public Library - Main Library - 110 Main Street Newport News VA 23601

Admission: Free Admission

7572478875

Start Time(s): Varies by Event

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 SplashRead! 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 others will host the Ocean in Motion truck from the Virginia Aquarium and Marine Science Center to get "up close" and really "make a splash" in their wetlands, bay and ocean

9th Annual Classics at Lee Hall Car Show

08-07-2010 - 08-07-2010

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City of Newport News

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Lee Hall Mansion - 163 Yorktown Road Newport News VA 23603

Admission: Free Admission

7578883371

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Start Time(s): Saturday 10:00am-3:00pm

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 $2000 per vehicle and registration begins at 9:00am Participant's Choice judging will result in 30 awards The award presentation will take place at 2:30pm Spectator parking and admission is free Vendors will have food, drinks and more throughout the day Everyone can take part in discounted mansion tours, door prizes, a 50/50 drawing and much more This event is fun for the whole family and pet friendly The proceeds from this event benefit the continued restoration of Lee Hall Mansion

Annual Classics at Lee Hall

08-07-2010 - 08-09-2010

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Lee Hall Mansion

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Lee Hall Mansion - 163 Yorktown Road Newport News VA 23603

Admission: $20/General Admission

7578883371

Start Time(s): Saturday-Monday 10:00am-3:00pm

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

10th Annual Norfolk Latino Music Festival

08-28-2010 - 08-28-2010

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Norfolk Festevents Ltd

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Town Point Park - 1 Waterside Drive Norfolk VA 23510

Admission: Free Admission

7574412345

scruggsj@festevents.org

Start Time(s): Saturday 5:00pm-10:00pm

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!

Verizon Wireless American Music Festival

09-03-2010 - 09-05-2010

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Beachevents

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Virginia Beach Oceanfront - Between 2nd and 31st Streets Virginia Beach VA 23456

Admission: Free Admission

7573854461

Start Time(s): Friday-Sunday 6:30pm-11:00pm

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

Virginia Opera's 2nd Annual: Opera in the park concert

09-11-2010 - 09-11-2010

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Norfolk Festevents Ltd

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TowneBank Fountain Park - 1 Waterside Drive Norfolk VA 23510

Admission: Free Admission

Start Time(s): Saturday 6:00pm-8:00pm

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

Volunteer Work Days

03-13-2010 - 09-11-2010

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Hoffler Creek Wildlife Foundation & Preserve

Hoffler Creek Wildlife Preserve - 4510 Twin Pines Rd Portsmouth VA 23703

Admission: Free Admission

7576868684

hofflercreek@hofflercreek.org

Start Time(s): Varies by Task

These work days occur the 2nd Saturday of every month The Preserve welcomes all who want to help with clean-up and maintenance tasks at the preserve For information on specific tasks or to bring a group, please write hofflercreek@hofflercreekorg

3rd Annual Books in the Park in partnership with Barnes and Noble at Tidewater Community College

09-18-2010 - 09-18-2010

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Norfolk Festevents Ltd

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TowneBank Fountain Park - 1 Waterside Drive Norfolk VA 23510

Admission: Free Admission

Start Time(s): Saturday 12:00pm-4:00pm

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

5th Annual Acoustic Music Festival

09-18-2010 - 09-18-2010

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Norfolk Festevents Ltd

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Town Point Park - 1 Waterside Drive Norfolk VA 23510

Admission: Free Admission

Start Time(s): Saturday 12:00pm-10:00pm

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

5th Annual Mid-Autumn Moon Festival

09-19-2010 - 09-19-2010

Norfolk Festevents Ltd

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TowneBank Fountain Park - 1 Waterside Drive Norfolk VA 23510

Admission: Free Admission

Start Time(s): Sunday 12:00pm-4:00pm

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 addition, children can take part in free activities designed to teach them about the Chinese culture These activities include Chinese paper lantern making, Chinese calligraphy, children's lantern parade and children's costume parade and up close appearances of the Moon Goddess

22nd Annual AT and T Virginia Children's Festival

10-02-2010 - 10-02-2010

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Norfolk Festevents Ltd

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Town Point Park - 1 Waterside Drive Norfolk VA 23510

Admission: To Be Announced

Start Time(s): Saturday 10:00am-3:00pm

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

Craft Beer Festival

10-16-2010 - 10-17-2010

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Beachevents

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24th Street Park - 24th Street and Oceanfront Virginia Beach VA 23451

Admission: To Be Announced

Start Time(s): Saturday-Sunday 1:00pm-6:00pm

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 just the right temperatures the beer is packaged and delivered to the consumer

Fall Stockley Gardens Arts Festival

10-16-2010 - 10-17-2010

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Hope House Foundation

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Stockley Gardens Park - Stockley Gardens and Raleign Avenue Norfolk VA 23507

Admission: Free Admission

Start Time(s): Saturday-Sunday 10:00am-6:00pm

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 throughout the weekend, there is a feeling of hope Together, the two festivals draw more than 50,000 visitors a year

23rd Annual Town Point Virginia Wine Festival

10-16-2010 - 10-17-2010

Norfolk Festevents Ltd

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Town Point Park - 1 Waterside Drive Norfolk VA 23510

Admission: To Be Announced

Start Time(s): Saturday-Sunday 11:00am-6:00pm

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

Secrets of the Chocolate Maker

03-02-2010 - 12-07-2010

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Colonial Williamsburg Foundation

Colonial Williamsburg - 102 Visitor Center Drive Williamsburg VA 23185

Admission: $3495/Adult, $3145/Senior (age 62 and above), $1745/Youth (ages 6-17), Free/Child (Under 5)

7572291000

Start Time(s): Tuesday 10:00am-3:45pm

This program demonstrates how raw cocoa beans are processed into chocolate and discusses its uses in 18th-century cooking, using reproduction period kitchen tools Important Information: This event occurs only on the First Tuesday of the month

St Nick at Endview

12-09-2010 - 12-10-2010

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Endview Plantation

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Endview Plantation - 362 Yorktown Road Newport News VA 23603

Admission: $3/General Admission

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Start Time(s): Thursday and Friday 5:00pm-7:00pm

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