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Fairy Tale Art Exhibit
Through July 11
Fairy Tale Art features fifty-nine original illustrations from well-loved classic fairy tales as well as modern variations on traditional tales. The magical settings for the stories are created by award winning artists: Kinuko Y. Craft, DEMI, Jane Dyer, Marilee Heyer, Trina Schart Hyman, Jim LaMarche, Barry Moser and Susan Paradis. Fairy Tale Art offers a magic journey to a timeless, enchanted, dream-like world.
Presented by the Courthouse Galleries, Corner of High and Court St., Portsmouth
757-393-8543 | www.courthousegalleries.com
FirstEvents - Olde Towne Portsmouth
Held the first friday through sunday of each month, Olde Towne Portsmouth's business community opens it's 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.
4First Friday in Olde Towne: 5 - 8 p.m.
12 Historic Squares of High Street
First Friday is a stage for local merchants & restaurants in Portsmouth's Historic Olde Towne and one of the city's most popular evening escapes. Held the first Friday of each month, Olde Towne Portsmouth's thriving arts & antiques community opens it's doors along the 12 historic squares of High Street located between Effingham Street and the riverfront where crowds of casual browsers as well as serious buyers come to each festive event to visit our fine art galleries, quality antique shops and unique specialty stores, some host receptions and art exhibition openings.
First Friday is held each month, rain or shine, year round. There is no admission fee for First Friday - participating galleries are open to the public.
Sponsored by the Olde Towne Business Association | 757-405-3500
4Olde Towne Farmer's Market
5 - 8 p.m., Courthouse Galleries Parking Lot - The Olde Towne Farmer’s Market has items for sale including fresh seasonal produce, flowers, plants, canned goods, baked goods, jams, breads, honey, and more!
Check out the Portsmouth Farmer's Market Blog for the latest news
4THE KEELS OF VICTORY: The City & the Shipyard, 1921-1945
5 - 8:00 p.m. - The museum's newest permanent exhibit, The Keels of Victory, will discuss the history of Portsmouth and the Norfolk Naval Shipyard during the 1920’s and the Great Depression. The exhibit will also examine the role of the city and the shipyard during World War II. Topics highlighted in the exhibit will include warship construction, Portsmouth’s wartime homefront, and the shipyard’s “Rosie the Riveters.”
Enjoy refreshments, living history, and World War II era music while touring our newest exhibit. Admission is FREE.
Presented by Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Museum
2 High St. | 757-393-8591 | www.portsnavalmuseums.com
Hot-Time in Olde Towne
5 - 8:00 p.m. - Offering demonstrations in the courtyard and galleries. Featured are hot wax make-n-take demonstration with printmaker and art educator Martine Strohmeyer and hot glass demonstration with master glass artist Ed Francis of the Visual Arts Center at Tidewater Community College. Adult beverages and light refreshments offered.
Presented by the Courthouse Galleries, Corner of High and Court St., Portsmouth
757-393-8543 | www.courthousegalleries.com
First Saturday
The Olde Towne Antiques to Flea Market
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!
Sponsored by the Olde Towne Business Association | 757-405-3500
5Olde Towne Portsmouth Farmer's Market
9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Open on the first Saturday of the month through November 7. Located in the first block of Middle Street, between High and Queen Streets, adjacent to the Virginia Sports Hall of Fame and Museum. Items for sale will include fresh seasonal produce, flowers, plants, canned goods, jams, breads, honey and more.
To become a vendor (there are no fees or costs to participate) please contact Andrea Graham at 757-537-9482 or 757-397-2616 or via email at agrahamm11@cox.net.
5THE KEELS OF VICTORY: The City & the Shipyard, 1921-1945
10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. - Discover the rigors of shipbuilding through hands-on activities, talk with costumed World War II soldiers & sailors, and learn about the role of lightships during the war as you walk the decks of the Lightship Portsmouth. Admission is FREE.
Presented by Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Museum
2 High St. | 757-393-8591 | www.portsnavalmuseums.com
First Sunday Breakfast, Brunch, or Lunch
Participating Restaurants: A Taste of Culture, Brutti's, The Coffee Shoppe, The Deck, Flagship, Foggy Point Bar & Grill, Gosport Tavern, Logan Raye's Key West Grille, Longboards, Olde Towne Bakery & Cafe, Paddy O'Brian's, Starbucks, Starboards, Stove
CREEK CRITTER DAY at Hoffler Creek
11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Drop-in for a program on the Critters living in Hoffler Creek led by CNU Professor Jessica Thompson. FREE Admission.
U.S. Army Band in Concert at nTelos
3 pm - FREE (Click Here to get your ticket - required)
Since 1922, this superb ensemble has maintained a tradition of excellence as one of the premier musical organizations of The United States Army. The Band was founded in 1922 by Army Chief of Staff General John J. "Black Jack" Pershing to emulate European military bands he heard during World War I. The U.S. Army Band proudly plays an important role in events of national and international significance. Share this rousing performance with family and friends!
This program funded in part by the City of Portsmouth through the Portsmouth Museum and Fine Arts Commission.
Presented by the Virginia Arts Festival
Portsmouth Cares: The Healthy Lifestyles Initiative
Thursday Evening Group YOGA Classes
through August 26 (NO CLASS - Thursday, July 22)
Classes are free and open to all fitness and experience levels.
All classes held from 5:30 - 6:30pm
Neighborhood Recreation Center (click for directions) 900 Elm Avenue
Please wear comfortable clothing and athletic shoes.
Class equipment is available on a first come, first served basis.
Please bring your own mat to class.
Contact Tara Sagedy at 393-8481 x4127 for more information.
Seawall Music Festival
Live Music on the Portsmouth Waterfront.
Come out and enjoy FREE entertainment from local and regional acts. Saturday night music followed by Fireworks at 9:30.
Vendors include: Jay's Barbecue, Shakey's, Dominos Pizza, and Mr. Cream Cones.
Special apperance by the "Mack Mack Game Bus"
Friday:
6:00PM - 8:30PM: GoodLife Band
8:30 PM - 11:00PM: The Original Rhondels
Saturday:
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM: Swingtime
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM: Jesse Chong
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM: Joe Tann
6:00 PM - 7:30 PM: RaJazz
7:30PM - 9:30 PM: Bak N Da Day
Presented by the City of Portsmouth
Monthly Book Sale
10 a.m. - 4 p.m. - Preview for members only is on Fridays from 1-6 pm. Membership to the Friends of the Portsmouth Public Library is available onsite.
Presented by the Friends of the Portsmouth Public Library | 757-393-8501
Portsmouth Cares: The Healthy Lifestyles Initiative
Monday Evening Group Exercise Classes
June 14 - August 30 (NO CLASS - Monday, July 5 and July 19)
Classes are free and open to all fitness and experience levels.
All classes held from 5:30 - 6:30pm
Neighborhood Recreation Center (click for directions) 900 Elm Avenue
Please wear comfortable clothing and athletic shoes.
Class equipment is available on a first come, first served basis.
Please bring your own mat to class.
Contact Tara Sagedy at 393-8481 x4127 for more information.
PHISH!
Their music blends elements of a wide variety of genres, including rock, jazz, progressive rock, psychedelic rock, funk, bluegrass, reggae, country, blues, and classical. Each of their concerts is original in terms of the songs performed, the order in which they appear and the way in which they are performed. >Read more at Wikipedia
Showtime: 7:30 PM at the nTelos Wireless Pavilion
• Tickets on sale April 2 at 1 p.m.
Colonel Crawford's Living History Tour
8:00 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday
· Departs From the Renaissance Hotel lobby
·
75-90 minutes - wear comfortable shoes
·
Tickets:
$10.00 each or 2 for $15.00
Military - Buy one Get one Free (2 for $10.00)
Children 8 and younger Free
Advance Ticket Sales: Starboard's Coffee Kiosk and Skipjack Nautical Wares
Portsmouth Cares: The Healthy Lifestyles Initiative
Thursday Evening Group YOGA Classes
through August 26 (NO CLASS - Thursday, July 22)
Classes are free and open to all fitness and experience levels.
All classes held from 5:30 - 6:30pm
Neighborhood Recreation Center (click for directions) 900 Elm Avenue
Please wear comfortable clothing and athletic shoes.
Class equipment is available on a first come, first served basis.
Please bring your own mat to class.
Contact Tara Sagedy at 393-8481 x4127 for more information.
Colonel Crawford's Living History Tour
8:00 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday
· Departs From the Renaissance Hotel lobby
·
75-90 minutes - wear comfortable shoes
·
Tickets:
$10.00 each or 2 for $15.00
Military - Buy one Get one Free (2 for $10.00)
Children 8 and younger Free
Advance Ticket Sales: Starboard's Coffee Kiosk and Skipjack Nautical Wares
23nd Annual Cock Island Race
Called the "Best Sailing Event on the East Coast" by landlubbers and sailors alike, this waterfront sailing classic features Friday and Saturday night live entertainment. Saturday is Race Day on the Elizabeth River.
North Landing, 6 Crawford Parkway
Portsmouth Parks, Recreation and Leisure Services - 393-8481
Olde Towne Farmer's Market
9 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., Courthouse Galleries Parking Lot - The Olde Towne Farmer’s Market has items for sale including fresh seasonal produce, flowers, plants, canned goods, baked goods, jams, breads, honey, and more!
Check out the Portsmouth Farmer's Market Blog for the latest news
Cut Loose in the Courtyard!
A new series of FREE children's (Geared to 4-8 year olds) activities in the Courthouse Galleries Courtyard will introduce families to the daily fun at the Portsmouth Museums.
Be entertained by music that moves you, creative craft time, silly stories, and other animated activities. This week's theme is All About Animals - meet us in the Courtyard at 9:30 a.m. for Circus animals and at 10:00 a.m.for Sea animals!
Presented by the Courthouse Galleries, Corner of High and Court St., Portsmouth
757-393-8543 | www.courthousegalleries.com
Colonel Crawford's Living History Tour
8:00 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday
· Departs From the Renaissance Hotel lobby
·
75-90 minutes - wear comfortable shoes
·
Tickets:
$10.00 each or 2 for $15.00
Military - Buy one Get one Free (2 for $10.00)
Children 8 and younger Free
Advance Ticket Sales: Starboard's Coffee Kiosk and Skipjack Nautical Wares
Fairy Tale Art Exhibit - special activity
Mad Hatter’s Tea Party
1:00-4:00 p.m. - Dressed as Alice and the Mad-Hatter, musicians Skye Zentz (Alice) and Gabrielle Robinson (Mad-Hatter) will facilitate a Mad Hatter’s Tea Party with music, storytelling, tea and light refreshments. The program begins with Story time with Alice from 1:00-2:00 p.m. followed by Jamin’ in Wonderland from 2:30-4:00 p.m. This event enhances the stories in the exhibit, specifically Alice in Wonderland, bringing a musical experience to the tales and pictures on display.
Presented by the Courthouse Galleries, Corner of High and Court St., Portsmouth
757-393-8543 | www.courthousegalleries.com
Earth, Wind & Fire
"Do you remember..." the first time you heard Earth, Wind & Fire? Was it in 1975 with their breakthrough film score That's the Way of the World which introduced the now-classic hits "Shining Star" and "Reasons?" Or perhaps your first memory of Earth, Wind & Fire was in concert. See the LIVE at nTelos Wireless Pavilion this summer! >Read more
Showtime: 8:00 PM at the nTelos Wireless Pavilion
• Click here for concert details and ticket information (tickets on sale March 19 at 10 a.m.)
SUNRISE KAYAK TOUR at Hoffler Creek
6 - 8 a.m. Kayak Hoffler Creek at sunrise on a tour led by Bill Spaur. Admission: $20, $10/Members. Kayak rental space limited. RSVP requested.
Hoffler Creek Father's Day Festival
Commemorating the Battle of Craney Island
10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Celebrate the Battle of Craney Island and the War of 1812 with a salute to all Virginia Military fathers. HCWF will hold a Fathers Day Family Festival. Join us for period re-enactors from the 7th Virginia Regiment Militia, music, historians, and activities for the kids. Food and drink will be available. ADMISSION FEE.
Portsmouth Cares: The Healthy Lifestyles Initiative
Monday Evening Group Exercise Classes
June 14 - August 30 (NO CLASS - Monday, July 5 and July 19)
Classes are free and open to all fitness and experience levels.
All classes held from 5:30 - 6:30pm
Neighborhood Recreation Center (click for directions) 900 Elm Avenue
Please wear comfortable clothing and athletic shoes.
Class equipment is available on a first come, first served basis.
Please bring your own mat to class.
Contact Tara Sagedy at 393-8481 x4127 for more information.
The Bamboozle Roadshow
Featuring All Time Low, Boys Like Girls, LMFAO, Good Charlotte, Simple Plan, Forever the Sickest Kids and many more.
The nTelos Wireless Pavilion doors open at Noon
• Click here for concert details and ticket information (tickets on sale March 19 at 10 a.m.)
Sheryl Crow with Colbie Caillat
Bolder and more free-spirited than ever, Sheryl Crow embarks on paths both deeply personal and grandly global on Detours (Interscope/A&M Records). Filled with songs about having and holding, changing and letting go, about beginnings, endings, and the roads between them, Detours was inspired by "how I feel things are going in the world and what's happened to me the last couple of years," says the nine-time Grammy Award winning singer-songwriter.
Armed simply with her dusky vocals and acoustic guitar, Colbie Caillat and her homespun music continue to resonate with listeners and win new fans. Little more than a year after the release of her nearly double platinum debut album “CoCo,” Caillat has so quickly made such an enduring impact that USA Today declared the California girl a vital part of “a new wave of troubadours luring fans of all ages into a peaceful, easy feeling.” The national newspaper puts her in the company of other platinum plus artists like Sara Bareilles, Caillat’s musical hero Jack Johnson, and her good friend and duet partner, Jason Mraz.
Showtime: 8:00 PM at the nTelos Wireless Pavilion
• Click here for concert details and ticket information (tickets on sale March 19 at 10 a.m.)
Colonel Crawford's Living History Tour
8:00 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday
· Departs From the Renaissance Hotel lobby
·
75-90 minutes - wear comfortable shoes
·
Tickets:
$10.00 each or 2 for $15.00
Military - Buy one Get one Free (2 for $10.00)
Children 8 and younger Free
Advance Ticket Sales: Starboard's Coffee Kiosk and Skipjack Nautical Wares
Portsmouth Cares: The Healthy Lifestyles Initiative
Thursday Evening Group YOGA Classes
through August 26 (NO CLASS - Thursday, July 22)
Classes are free and open to all fitness and experience levels.
All classes held from 5:30 - 6:30pm
Neighborhood Recreation Center (click for directions) 900 Elm Avenue
Please wear comfortable clothing and athletic shoes.
Class equipment is available on a first come, first served basis.
Please bring your own mat to class.
Contact Tara Sagedy at 393-8481 x4127 for more information.
Colonel Crawford's Living History Tour
8:00 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday
· Departs From the Renaissance Hotel lobby
·
75-90 minutes - wear comfortable shoes
·
Tickets:
$10.00 each or 2 for $15.00
Military - Buy one Get one Free (2 for $10.00)
Children 8 and younger Free
Advance Ticket Sales: Starboard's Coffee Kiosk and Skipjack Nautical Wares
An Evening with Gordon Lightfoot
Gordon Lightfoot is the author and voice of many timeless songs: Sundown, If You Could Read My Mind, Carefree Highway and The Wreck Of The Edmund Fitzgerald. Harmony: is Gordon Lightfoot's 20th album. This stunning collection of new and previously unreleased songs has been highly acclaimed by critics and fans alike. >Read more
Showtime: 8:00 PM at the nTelos Wireless Pavilion
• Click here for concert details and ticket information (tickets on sale March 19 at 10 a.m.)
Colonel Crawford's Living History Tour
8:00 p.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday
· Departs From the Renaissance Hotel lobby
·
75-90 minutes - wear comfortable shoes
·
Tickets:
$10.00 each or 2 for $15.00
Military - Buy one Get one Free (2 for $10.00)
Children 8 and younger Free
Advance Ticket Sales: Starboard's Coffee Kiosk and Skipjack Nautical Wares
Music in the Garden III
6-10:30 p.m. Presented by the West Park View Community League 1519 Spratley Street. Presenting Portsmouths' Own Colton James
Proceeds benefit: Owens Creek Park Silent Auction: 6:00 p.m. Music: 7 - 10:30 p.m.
Adults $10.00 Children: Free
Bring chairs/Blanket Refreshments for small donation Free popcorn
For Info: Call Sue Landerman-Cavalieri at 757-397-9110
Portsmouth Cares: The Healthy Lifestyles Initiative
Monday Evening Group Exercise Classes
June 14 - August 30 (NO CLASS - Monday, July 5 and July 19)
Classes are free and open to all fitness and experience levels.
All classes held from 5:30 - 6:30pm
Neighborhood Recreation Center (click for directions) 900 Elm Avenue
Please wear comfortable clothing and athletic shoes.
Class equipment is available on a first come, first served basis.
Please bring your own mat to class.
Contact Tara Sagedy at 393-8481 x4127 for more information.
