April Events
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TAA Artists Celebrate Children and the Arts
The Tidewater Arts Alliance offers a juried portfolio exhibit based upon the theme of the statewide initiative Virginia Celebrates Children and the Arts.
Presented by the Portsmouth Art & Cultural Center (formerly the Courthouse Galleries) Corner of High & Court St. | 393-8543
A Journey of 100 years: A Celebration of the Girl Scout Centennial Anniversary.
Through April 29, 2012 - 2012 marks the 100th Anniversary of the Girl Scouts of America. The exhibit reflects the current Girl Scout program Journey series and provides a look back at the Girl Scout Program.
Children's Museum of Virginia, 221 High St. | 757-393-5258.
Vision in Clay: CDA Artists
Through May 28, 2012, Entrance Galleries - The exhibit promotes the exploration of the ceramic arts from functional ware to large scale sculptures.
Presented by the Portsmouth Art & Cultural Center (formerly the Courthouse Galleries) Corner of High & Court St. | 393-8543
Outdoor Sculpture
Through October 14, 2012 - Visit the garden setting to relax and enjoy the seventh year for this outdoor exhibit.
Presented by the Portsmouth Art & Cultural Center (formerly the Courthouse Galleries) Corner of High & Court St. | 393-8543
Portsmouth State of the City 2012
Noon - 2:00 PM - Renaissance Portsmouth Hotel & Conference Center.
Register online at the Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce website
FirstEvents - Olde Towne Portsmouth
Held the first Friday through Sunday of each month, Olde Towne Portsmouth's business community opens its doors along High Street between Effingham Street and the riverfront. Events and activities include Arts to Antiques Flea Market, free museum admission, exhibit openings and art afternoons, and a lot more. Sponsored by the Olde Towne Business Association | 757-397-7173
6Friends of the Library Book Sale
1 - 7 PM - basement of the Main Library, 601 Court Street
6Concert In the Courtyard - Free Music Series
5 - 8 PM - Enjoy music in the courtyard from Lewis McGehee
Presented by the Portsmouth Art & Cultural Center (formerly the Courthouse Galleries) and PortsEvents | Corner of High & Court St. | 393-8543
7Olde Towne Antiques to Flea Market
10 AM - 2 PM - The Olde Towne Antiques to Flea Market is conveniently located in the Middle Street Garage at the corner of Middle & London Streets and is held year round, rain or shine on the first Saturday of each month. Gates open at 10 a.m. and close at 2 p.m. Always Free Admission & Free Parking! Call 757-339-1876 for additional information.
7Friends of the Library Book Sale
10 AM - 4 PM - basement of the Main Library, 601 Court Street
1862!
10AM - 5 PM - Learn about the events taking place in Portsmouth during 1862 through historic demonstrations, living history and crafts for children. Free admission.
Presented by the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Museum and Lightship Portsmouth Museum | 757-393-8591 | www.portsnavalmuseums.com
8First Sunday Breakfast, Brunch, or Lunch
Call your favorite restaurant for details.
Click here for a list of downtown area retaurants
NANO DAYat the Children's Museum of Virginia
11:00 AM - 3:00 PM - Discover the BIG technology behind this little science. Norfolk State University is back to share games and experiments that explore nanotechnology - the science of the extremely tiny. See how we already use nanotechnology and how it will help us in the future.
Children's Museum of Virginia, 221 High St.| 757-393-5258
Golf Family Fun Day
Virginia Sports Hall of Fame and Museum
11 AM - 3 PM - Games, skills test, arts & crafts, scavenger hunts and prizes. Fun for the entire family.
Virginia Sports Hall of Fame and Museum | 757-393-8031
Spring Break Galaxy
6am – 6pm - Five days of impact recreation for youth ages 6 – 17 during the week of Portsmouth Public Schools Spring Break. $25 for the week held at all recreation centers.
For more information please call (757) 393-8481
The 60th Annual Portsmouth Invitational Tournament (PIT)
60th Annual tournament showcasing the best in college basketball. The tournament will feature 64 of the senior basketball players in the country. Representatives from the NBA, NBADL and International Leagues will be on hand to witness this event. Churchland High School Gymnasium.
• Wed: 5-9 PM;
• Thur: 3:15 – 9 PM
• Fri: 3:15 – 9 PM
• Sat: Noon – 8 PM
www.portsmouthinvitational.com | 757-393-8481
The United States Air Force Band: Airmen of Note
at Willett Hall
8 PM - The premier jazz ensemble of the United States Air Force featuring 18 of the most talented jazz musicians in the country. "The Note" was created in 1950 to carry on the tradition of Major Glen Miller's Army Air Corps dance band.
This is a free event.
Tickets will be available at Willett Hall after February 1, 2012
PIT Celebrity Luncheon
11:30 AM - The Annual PIT Celebrity Luncheon will be held at the Renaissance Portsmouth Hotel – Admission. 757-484-2494
www.portsmouthinvitational.com | 757-393-8481
Hoffler Creek Volunteer Work Day
10 AM - 2 PM - Bring work gloves and gardening tools to help maintain the preserve's trails and facilities.
Hoffler Creek Wildlife Preserve | 757-686-8684
Hoffler Creek Spring Tasting Tour
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM - Join a naturalist on a walk through Hoffler Creek Wildlife Preserve and collect ingredients for a fresh salad.
Hoffler Creek Wildlife Preserve | 757-686-8684
10th Annual Portsmouth Power in the Park
Weekend Power boat races
Noon - 5:00 PM - Portsmouth offers one of the fastest race courses in the U.S. Several world records have been set on this well protected race site situated in a park setting. Come by boat or car and enjoy a day at the races. Admission and parking are free to the public. Competitors have traveled from all over the country to have a chance at setting the next world record.
Races begin at noon each day | 757-439-0803
www.Powerinthepark.com
Virginia Historic Garden Week
10 AM to 5 PM - Every April, visitors are welcomed to more than 250 of Virginia's most beautiful gardens, homes and historic landmarks during "America's Largest Open House." Historic Garden Week provides visitors a unique opportunity to see unforgettable gardens at the peak of Virginia's springtime color, as well as beautiful houses sparkling with fabulous flower arrangements.
www.VAGardenweek.org | 804-644-7776, ext. 22
Anecdotes and Parables
Through July 1, 2012 - This exhibition features lithographs, sculptures and paintings by Georgeanna Fellio and Heather Bryant, two artists who explore the animal narratives in their work.
Presented by the Portsmouth Art & Cultural Center (formerly the Courthouse Galleries) Corner of High & Court St. | 393-8543
The Raleigh Ringers at Willett Hall
3 PM - An internationally acclaimed, advanced community hand-bell choir based in Raleigh, NC. Since its founding in 1990, The Raleigh Ringers has been dazzling concert audiences with unique interpretations of sacred, secular and popular music including famous rock 'n' roll tunes arranged just for hand-bells. $21 (adults) $11 (students K - 12).
Presented by Portsmouth Community Concerts
Tickets available through Ticketmaster or (800)745-3000 or the Willett Hall Box Office, 3701 Willett Drive.
Virginia Sports Hall of Fame and Museum:
19th Annual Celebrity Golf Tournament
11 AM - Join Hall of Fame inductees, local celebrities and golf professionals for a round of golf at the beautiful Bide-A-Wee Golf Course. An awards reception in the clubhouse with an array of cold beverages and a menu of tasty dishes will follow.
Virginia Sports Hall of Fame and Museum | 757-393-8031
Virginia Sports Hall of Fame and Museum:
VIP Reception
7 PM - Join us at the Virginia Sports Hall of Fame for a reception following the Golf Tournament where you will have the chance to meet the Class of 2012 along with many inductees from previous years.
Virginia Sports Hall of Fame and Museum | 757-393-8031
206 High St. - Portsmouth, VA 23704
Hoffler Creek Early Bird Tour
8 - 10 AM - Join Clark White to see the birds of spring. FREE admission, but as always donations are appreciated.
Hoffler Creek Wildlife Preserve | 757-686-8684
Historic Home Improvement Show
10 AM - 2 PM - valuable information regarding the proper repair and
rehabilitation of historic homes.
I.C. Norcom High School, 1801 London Boulevard
If you are interested in being a part of this program, please contact Jocelyn Adumuah
at (757) 393‐8836 extension 4203. Please confirm your participation by March 16,
2012.
Information about Portsmouth's Historic districts can be found online or at the City of Portsmouth Planning Department, 801 Crawford Street
Virginia Sports Hall of Fame and Museum:
41st Annual Induction Banquet
6 PM - Join us in welcoming the Class of 2012 at the Induction Banquet, at the Renaissance Portsmouth Hotel & Waterfront Conference Center.
Virginia Sports Hall of Fame and Museum | 757-393-8031
206 High St. - Portsmouth, VA 23704
Feminine Frills: A Day of Pampering for the Ladies
This free event includes manicures/pedicures, nutrition and fitness tips, health screenings, massages, and legal advice are just a few of the services that will be offered.
Cradock Recreation Center | 757-393-8481.
Portsmouth Restaurant Week Begins
Through May 5 - Time to be adventurous with your taste buds and come out to try out of this world appetizers, entrees and desserts. Once again, over 20 restaurants will be offering their best fare for patrons to sample. Most of the participating restaurants will provide price fix lunch menus and dinner menus. Some may be just providing a little something special in recognition of this special week in the Portsmouth culinary community.
For more general Restaurant Week information, please call Portsmouth Visitor Information Center at (757) 393-5111 or check out the Portsmouth Independent Restaurant Association (PIRA) website.
