The Old Dominion University Conference for Girls and Young Women opens its 5th year with nearly 15 workshops and discussions, including digital identity management, money management, Zumba, and financial fitness. Nearly 500 girls throughout Hampton Roads are attending and is geared towards females 10-18 years of age. Several female leaders such as Francena McCorory, Barbara Hamm Lee, and Clenise Platt will be speaking. This year's theme, 'Enjoying Your Journey' will focus on fostering healthy personal growth despite the negativity young girls experience through their pre-teen and young adult years. Visit website for registration.
Come out to East Beach to enjoy the Farmer's Fare Market every Saturday throughout the season. As a local, seasonal marketplace, it will feature fresh fruits and vegetables, meat, free range chicken and turkey, fish and seafood, egss, bagels and breads, scratch made cupcakes, brownies, and cookies with gluten free options available. It will also feature Virginia's Bounty, East Beach Sandwich Company, and Gilly's Creamery, all right at the beautiful park by Chesapeake Bay.
Shop antiques, collectibles, and more from hundreds of vendors at the Norfolk Antique & Flea Market on May 18-19. The market will be under the big tent outside the Norfolk Fitness and Wellness Center. The proceeds will benefit Hampton Roads charities and is sponsored by the Rotary Club of Norfolk.
'Reflections of Nature' is a collection of thirty glass sculptures that artist Craig Mitchell Smith has created exclusively for Norfolk Botanical Garden in celebration of its 75th anniversary. These garden-inspired sculptures will embellish locations throughout the landscape. The exhibit will be open all day during garden hours and run from May 1st to August 17th.
The Chrysler Museum presents 'Let's Go Shopping' at the Selden Arcade, a free exhibit as part of the Chrysler Museum Roadshow. This eclectic selection from the Chrysler Museum's Collection celebrates the act and the art of shopping from 19th century New York and Paris to modern-day Nanjing. The scope of paintings and photographs provide an insightful look at a universal human experience. Eras and cultures change, but the thrill of shopping endures.
The Mid Atlantic Art Exhibition will feature 2-D and 3-D artworks from around the country. Chrysler Museum's director William Hennessy had the daunting task of jurying this exhibition from 563 artwork submissions from 18 states! The selected artwork will be on display in three of d'ART's Galleries. There will also be an Awards Reception on April 26 from 6-8pm where $3200 will be awarded.
Relive the past with enormous gun devices, tools, and personal mementos from Norfolk's own Battleship Wisconsin.This exhibit includes a 2,400 pound military analog computer, a 12-foot long optical range finder, WWII racks (bunks), galley equipment, shell sleds, and cradles for moving the Wisconsin's 16 inch gun ammunition, a 48-star U.S. flag, and dozens of never-before-seen archival images.
For more than 28 years, Hope House has been the vision behind the Stockley Gardens Arts Festival and now, the event is a community tradition. Between the two festivals that Stockley Gardens holds each year, it attracts over 50,000 visitors. Come out to Norfolk's historic Ghent neighborhood to browse jewelry, pottery, paintings, and other works of art in the outdoor community.
Give mom the perfect gift: a glass flower that never wilts! Our Studio Team will work with you to create a colorful, one-of-a-kind sculpted glass flower. Sign up for several sessions and make a whole bouquet! There will be another session is at at 2pm and 3:30pm. Register online.
Join us at Tarrallton Park for a family bike safety rodeo. Event is free and open to all ages and will include music, bike tune-ups, helmet give-aways, safety demonstrations, raffles, and more. Children can take advantage of the park’s enclosed BMX track, where they can enhance their riding skills in a safe environment. Register online at website. For more information, visit the website.
The Greek Festival, Tidewater's oldest and largest ethnic festival, will include traditional Greek cuisine, entertainment, arts and crafts, tours of the Cathedral, and the very popular Drive-Thru. Proceeds will benefit the Cathedral's Ministries and local community charities. Entertainment will feature music and dance from Greece and Greek Islands. Parking and admission is free.
The Public House is hosting the Sierra Nevada Tap Takeover on May 16-23. You may have tasted Sierra Nevada's Pale Ale, Torpedo, and Porter, but did you know they brew dozens of other varieties? Now you can drink 25 of their brews, and who better than Sierra Nevada, who launched the American craft beer movment to take over the taps during American Craft Beer Week? Visit the website or call for more information.
Come experience more than 50 of Chrysler Museum's best American paintings and sculptures--including works by John Singleton Copley, Albert Beirstadt, Susan Watkins, and Winslow Homer-- in the intimate rooms of the Willoughby-Baylor house, a restored 1794 home.
Every Wednesday through Sunday, Chrysler Museum Glass Studio holds free glass demonstrations at noon. So, pack a sandwich and come check out the Hot Lunch Special. If you like what you see, classes or workshops are available to get hands on fun with glass blowing
Visitors will be able to explore even more of the Battleship Wisconsin's interior with a brand new guided tour, which focuses on 'Life at Sea' for a wartime sailor. This 60 minute guided experience will include the ship's laundry, tailor shop, library, bakery, donut shop, enlisted berthing, and galley. There is another tour at 2:30pm.
Take a musical journey to the Far East with musicans from the Virginia Symphony Orchestra at the Lafayette Branch of the Norfolk Public Library. Music written by Asian-Pacific American composers and influenced by the Asian-Pacific American experience will be played. There will be time for questions at the end of the performance. This event is free and open to all ages.
Sample a bounty of brews from around the world while enjoying live music and the spring air! Purchase a tasting ticket to our VIP area and have access to specialty brews, private talks with brewers, and delicious snacks. New this year, the festival runs for TWO DAYS! Tasting Tickets (21+) are $25 in advance, Non-tasters (13+) are $15, Premium Tasters are $75, and Tables of 8 are $320. The festival is produced in partnership with the Virginia Arts Festival.
In honor of Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month, the Norfolk Public Library is hosting a number of events. Join Bollywood Rhythms to dress up and get a good workout as you prepare to build rhythm! Invigorating music will make you want to move in this modern Indian dance class. Hosts willl explore the culture, outfits, and meaning of Bollywood dance--a blend of classical dance with Latino and Arabic influences. This event is free and open to all ages.
Virginia Opera presents its spectacularly sung production in this Broadway classic with the unforgettable Rodgers and Hammerstein score and heartbreaking story of carousel barker, ne'er-do-well Billy, and his love, Julie Jordan. Carousel's timeless themes of love redemption are beautifully framed by immortal songs like 'If I Loved You' and 'You'll Never Walk Alone.' There is another showing at 8:00pm.
In the heady, fast-changing arts world of the early 20th century, Vaslav Nijinsky burned like a comet, challenging audiences with his choreography and enthralling them with his performances. His career ended in just a decade as he retreated from public view and began a long battle with schizophrenia. In this award-winning play, Ricardo Melendez delves into the psyche of the great artist as he fights for sanity, capturing 'the essential spark of genius and madness that lived side by side in Nijinsky' (NPR). Enjoy the dance performance at 3pm or 8pm.
It's Snow White with a Stetson! Set during the California Gold Rush, this rambunctious tongue-in-cheek retelling of the timeless classic pits the hapless heroine against an ill-tempered saloon hall owner named Queenie and her assistant Sneaky Sam. In true fairy tale fashion, all ends well, thanks to handsome marshal Joe Prince and the seven prospecting Dwarf Brothers.
Join Norfolk Botanical Garden for a guided garden tour and expedition exploring the waterways surrounding the Garden. Enjoy a relaxing Sunset Cruise on Lake Whitehurst and learn about the flora and fauna that inhabits the shores of the Garden. This unique opportunity allows you to see the Garden from a whole new perspective on a calm and serene evening. Please pre-register to ensure availability.
Hear great jazz in the fabled Attucks Theatre performed by vocalist and bass player, Nicki Parrott. 'A rarity, a first-class bassist whose playing is as sublime as her vocals' (Limelight).
Burlesque at The Venue happens every third weekend of the month. Lily Liqueur and Ophelia Derriere, the creative Burley-Q team, work with local and regional burlesque performers, as well as local singers, musicians, comedians, and actors to create a new and exciting burlesque show every month. Classic and nouveau burlesque routines are featured with top rate costumes and makeup. Mark your calendars and experience some Burley-Q at The Venue!
Come out to Hell's Kitchen to enjoy live music! Tonight will feature Red Stapler. Come out every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday for live music at 10pm with no cover.
Daniel Rozin's 'Sketch Mirror,' one of Chrysler's most popular exhibits of 2010-2011, has been installed at the MacArthur Center as part of the Chrysler Museum Roadshow. Rozin's interactive artwork features 'YOU' as the subject matter and sketches a computerized caricature on the TV screen. It is located outside of Nordstrom on the first floor of the mall and will be on display throughout 2013. Viewers are encouraged to take non-flash photography and post to Chrysler Museum's facebook page at www.facebook.com/ChryslerMuseum.
The Glass Studio welcomes Beth Lipman as the first artist in our annual residency program. The Resident Artist program is designed to bring in world-class artists to work in our Norfolk Studio to create new works inspired by our community. Watch Beth Lipman work with our talented Studio Team to create glass pieces for a large installation that reflects the history of the Moses Myers House.
Winner of the Tony 'Triple Crown' for best musical, Best Score and Best Book, Avenue Q is a part flesh, part felt laugh-out-loud musical that tells the story of a recent college grad named Princeton who moves into a shabby New York apartment all the way out on Avenue Q. He soon discovers that although the residents seem nice, this is no ordinary neighborhood. Together, Princeton and his newfound friends struggle to find jobs, dates, and their ever-elusive purpose in life.
'Reflections of Nature' is a collection of thirty glass sculptures that artist Craig Mitchell Smith has created exclusively for Norfolk Botanical Garden in celebration of its 75th anniversary. These garden-inspired sculptures will embellish locations throughout the landscape. The exhibit will be open all day during garden hours and run from May 1st to August 17th.
The Chrysler Museum presents 'Let's Go Shopping' at the Selden Arcade, a free exhibit as part of the Chrysler Museum Roadshow. This eclectic selection from the Chrysler Museum's Collection celebrates the act and the art of shopping from 19th century New York and Paris to modern-day Nanjing. The scope of paintings and photographs provide an insightful look at a universal human experience. Eras and cultures change, but the thrill of shopping endures.
Shop antiques, collectibles, and more from hundreds of vendors at the Norfolk Antique & Flea Market on May 18-19. The market will be under the big tent outside the Norfolk Fitness and Wellness Center. The proceeds will benefit Hampton Roads charities and is sponsored by the Rotary Club of Norfolk.
Give mom the perfect gift: a glass flower that never wilts! Our Studio Team will work with you to create a colorful, one-of-a-kind sculpted glass flower. Sign up for several sessions and make a whole bouquet! There will be another session is at at 2pm and 3:30pm. Register online.
The Public House is hosting the Sierra Nevada Tap Takeover on May 16-23. You may have tasted Sierra Nevada's Pale Ale, Torpedo, and Porter, but did you know they brew dozens of other varieties? Now you can drink 25 of their brews, and who better than Sierra Nevada, who launched the American craft beer movment to take over the taps during American Craft Beer Week? Visit the website or call for more information.
Come experience more than 50 of Chrysler Museum's best American paintings and sculptures--including works by John Singleton Copley, Albert Beirstadt, Susan Watkins, and Winslow Homer-- in the intimate rooms of the Willoughby-Baylor house, a restored 1794 home.
Every Wednesday through Sunday, Chrysler Museum Glass Studio holds free glass demonstrations at noon. So, pack a sandwich and come check out the Hot Lunch Special. If you like what you see, classes or workshops are available to get hands on fun with glass blowing
The Greek Festival, Tidewater's oldest and largest ethnic festival, will include traditional Greek cuisine, entertainment, arts and crafts, tours of the Cathedral, and the very popular Drive-Thru. Proceeds will benefit the Cathedral's Ministries and local community charities. Entertainment will feature music and dance from Greece and Greek Islands. Parking and admission is free.
For more than 28 years, Hope House has been the vision behind the Stockley Gardens Arts Festival and now, the event is a community tradition. Between the two festivals that Stockley Gardens holds each year, it attracts over 50,000 visitors. Come out to Norfolk's historic Ghent neighborhood to browse jewelry, pottery, paintings, and other works of art in the outdoor community.
Visitors will be able to explore even more of the Battleship Wisconsin's interior with a brand new guided tour, which focuses on 'Life at Sea' for a wartime sailor. This 60 minute guided experience will include the ship's laundry, tailor shop, library, bakery, donut shop, enlisted berthing, and galley. There is another tour at 2:30pm.
The Children's Hospital of the King's Daughters (CHKD) is holding their annual Tour de Cuisine in the Freemason District, which will benefit the CHKD. Join the Tour de Cuisine to tour of the beautiful homes in the Freemason District, taste exquisite cuisine, socialize, and experience art. The Tour de Cuisine is from 1:00pm - 5:00pm, and afterwards, there will be a Beer Garden from 3:30pm - 7:00pm. Please register online or by phone to guarantee entry to event.
The Mid Atlantic Art Exhibition will feature 2-D and 3-D artworks from around the country. Chrysler Museum's director William Hennessy had the daunting task of jurying this exhibition from 563 artwork submissions from 18 states! The selected artwork will be on display in three of d'ART's Galleries. There will also be an Awards Reception on April 26 from 6-8pm where $3200 will be awarded.
Sample a bounty of brews from around the world while enjoying live music and the spring air! Purchase a tasting ticket to our VIP area and have access to specialty brews, private talks with brewers, and delicious snacks. New this year, the festival runs for TWO DAYS! Tasting Tickets (21+) are $25 in advance, Non-tasters (13+) are $15, Premium Tasters are $75, and Tables of 8 are $320. The festival is produced in partnership with the Virginia Arts Festival.
Virginia Opera presents its spectacularly sung production in this Broadway classic with the unforgettable Rodgers and Hammerstein score and heartbreaking story of carousel barker, ne'er-do-well Billy, and his love, Julie Jordan. Carousel's timeless themes of love redemption are beautifully framed by immortal songs like 'If I Loved You' and 'You'll Never Walk Alone.'
In the heady, fast-changing arts world of the early 20th century, Vaslav Nijinsky burned like a comet, challenging audiences with his choreography and enthralling them with his performances. His career ended in just a decade as he retreated from public view and began a long battle with schizophrenia. In this award-winning play, Ricardo Melendez delves into the psyche of the great artist as he fights for sanity, capturing 'the essential spark of genius and madness that lived side by side in Nijinsky' (NPR).
It's Snow White with a Stetson! Set during the California Gold Rush, this rambunctious tongue-in-cheek retelling of the timeless classic pits the hapless heroine against an ill-tempered saloon hall owner named Queenie and her assistant Sneaky Sam. In true fairy tale fashion, all ends well, thanks to handsome marshal Joe Prince and the seven prospecting Dwarf Brothers.
Enjoy Norfolk's favorite band in Norfolk's favorite Garden! The Last Bison is known for using traditional folk instruments to create unexpected arrangements sharing the musical space with lush family harmonies, classical strings, and earthy percussion. Rock to favorites like 'Switzerland' and 'Autumn Snow' in the beautiful backdrop of the botanical gardens at this outdoor concert!
Celebrate the 75th anniversary of the Gardens with a concert that enhances the glories that abound in this living natural treasure! Performers to be announced in February.
Daniel Rozin's 'Sketch Mirror,' one of Chrysler's most popular exhibits of 2010-2011, has been installed at the MacArthur Center as part of the Chrysler Museum Roadshow. Rozin's interactive artwork features 'YOU' as the subject matter and sketches a computerized caricature on the TV screen. It is located outside of Nordstrom on the first floor of the mall and will be on display throughout 2013. Viewers are encouraged to take non-flash photography and post to Chrysler Museum's facebook page at www.facebook.com/ChryslerMuseum.
The Glass Studio welcomes Beth Lipman as the first artist in our annual residency program. The Resident Artist program is designed to bring in world-class artists to work in our Norfolk Studio to create new works inspired by our community. Watch Beth Lipman work with our talented Studio Team to create glass pieces for a large installation that reflects the history of the Moses Myers House.
Winner of the Tony 'Triple Crown' for best musical, Best Score and Best Book, Avenue Q is a part flesh, part felt laugh-out-loud musical that tells the story of a recent college grad named Princeton who moves into a shabby New York apartment all the way out on Avenue Q. He soon discovers that although the residents seem nice, this is no ordinary neighborhood. Together, Princeton and his newfound friends struggle to find jobs, dates, and their ever-elusive purpose in life.