April Events
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From Manila to Peking:
Asian Treasures from the MacArthur Collection
Samurai armor, antique ivory figures, wood sculptures, cloisonné, porcelain, lacquered chests, and elegantly painted scrolls are some of the outstanding treasures on view at the Courthouse Galleries through May. The exhibit, pulled from the MacArthur Memorial’s collection of over 2,000 rarely shown artworks, were gifts to General Douglas and Mrs. MacArthur in appreciation for their contributions to Asian nations in the postwar-era. The gifts came from the Emperor and Empress of Japan; the first president of the Republic of Korea, former Philippine Ambassador Carlos Romulo and China’s Madame Chiang Kai-Shek, among others. The exhibit in the main gallery is open through May 31.
Presented by the Courthouse Galleries, Corner of High and Court St., Portsmouth
757-393-8543 | www.courthousegalleries.com
Portsmouth State of City 2009
11:30 AM to 2:00 PM
Renaissance Portsmouth Waterfront Hotel & Conference Center
Contact Lisa Johnson
E-Mail: ljohnson@hrccva.com
Phone: (757) 664-2561
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 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
3First Friday
The Olde Towne Portsmouth business community opens it's doors along the 12 historic squares. Held rain or shine. Free admission. Most shops & galleries are open from 5 to 8 pm. Sponsored by the Olde Towne Business Association | 757-397-7173
A Stitch in Time: 54-40 Quilters - Opening Reception
5 to 8 pm - The Courthouse Galleries' exhibit offers 20-30 of their quilts and appliquéd wall hangings from the 54-40 Quilters Guild. The exhibit is open through June 14.
Enjoy free admission to exhibits, refreshments, and live music from More Cowbell (Don't forget your lawn chairs!). Refreshments include wine tasting with John Beishir of The Robins Cellars accompanied by chocolate and cheese fondues by Court Street Cordials Desert Bar. Hands-on artist demonstrations include batik and fabric dying by Jesse Boone, and Suminagashi Japanese marbling on paper and fabrics Lee Gerry Wertheimer.
Also on view is FROM MANILA TO PEKING: Asian Treasures from the MacArthur Collection, showcasing rarely seen artworks from the MacArthur Foundation and EXPOSITIONS IN GLASS: 2009 Outdoor Sculptures, on view in the historic courtyard.
Presented by the Courthouse Galleries, Corner of High and Court St., Portsmouth | 757-393-8543 | www.courthousegalleries.com
Skipjacks Foyer Gallery Opening Reception
5 to 8 pm - Featuring Lisa Neher's Original Paintings of the Outer Banks, NC. Lisa Neher paints living and breathing ocean and sky that carry you to the edge of a continent to look out on the infinite. A cure for what ails you in modern life, her warm, lustrous colors and energetic brush strokes enliven her oil paintings even as they wrap you in serenity. Presented by Skipjack Nautical Wares & Marine Gallery, One High Street | 757-399-5012
The 38th Annual Student Art Show
Featuring over 200 works by more than 100 students, media include drawing, painting, photography, glass, ceramics, sculpture, computer generated imagery and mixed media. Presented by the The Visual Arts Center, open until 8 pm.
4First 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 | 757-397-7173
SHIPBUILDING 101
Visitors will be able to learn how ships float by participating in the Ballast Experiment and Lab. Visitors will also be able to make their own model sailing ships. As part of the First Weekend Series, admission and activities are FREE and open to the public. Presented by the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Museum, corner of High and Water Streets | 757-393-8591 www.portsnavalmuseums.com
5First 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
Afternoon Art at the Courthouse Galleries
Enjoy free admission to museum exhibits along with programs that include hands-on demonstrations of Chinese Brush Painting and Suminagashi, a Japanese Marbling technique on rice paper and fabrics. Shaw Me Shen is a Chinese-American art instructor who will demonstrate and answer questions about history and techniques. Lee Gerry Wertheimer will share Japanese art traditions that focus on paper and fabric marbling.
Civic Engagement Summit
The summit is designed as the beginning of citizen dialogues that will lead to more active participation by citizens in all levels of their government.
All interested citizens are encouraged to register and participate in the summit, including elected and appointed public officials, civic league officers and members, participants in regional organizations, and leaders in the educational, faith, military and business communities of the region.
Sponsored by the Hampton Roads Center for Civic Engagement (HRCCE) in partnership with the Hampton Roads Partnership, the Future of Hampton Roads, the Planning Council and WHRO.
ODU/Virginia Modeling, Analysis and Simulation Center at
1030 University Blvd., Suffolk.
Nano Day | 11 am - 3 p.m.
From cell phones to medicines, nanoscale technology is all around us affecting our lives without us knowing it. This is a great chance to discover the cutting-edge science and the research behind the technology and see what the future has to offer.
Visitors can take part in engaging experiments and a scavenger hunt, learn the latest research, and discover exciting careers in nanoscience.
Presented by Norfolk State University Center for Materials Research Staff and Students at the Children's Museum of Virginia, 420 High St. 757-393-5258.
More information available at the Children's Museum website.
Portsmouth Invitational Tournament - P.I.T.
The P.I.T has invited 64 of the best college basketball players (seniors) from across the nation to participate in a four-day, twelve game tournament in front of representatives from every NBA team.
The P.I.T. has always claimed to be "more than a basketball tournament". Each year the P.I.T. contributes back to the community by awarding scholarships to student athletes from Chesapeake, Norfolk, Portsmouth, Suffolk and Virginia Beach.
Click here for the P.I.T. website and ticket information.
Portsmouth Restaurant Week
WHO: Amore', A Taste of Culture, The Baron's Pub & Restaurant, The Bier Garden, Brutti's, China Garden, Court Street Cordials, The Deck, The Flagship, Fusion 440, Foggy Point Bar & Grill at the Renaissance Portsmouth Hotel, Gosport Tavern, Krush, Logan Raye’s Key West Grille, Longboards, Montgomery Grill, Revolution, Roger Brown's Restaurant & Sports Bar, Still Worldly Eclectic Tapas, Stove --The Restaurant, Thumpers, and more.
WHERE: Olde Towne Portsmouth, Port Norfolk and Shea Terrace sections of Portsmouth
MORE: Most of the participating restaurants will provide price fix lunch menus and dinner menus. Portsmouth Restaurant Weeks’ beneficiary is EdMarc Hospice for Children, which serves families all over Hampton Roads. For more information, visit the Restaurant Week website or call Portsmouth Visitor Information Center at (757) 393-5111.
Elizabeth River Garden Club Home and Garden Tour
Park View neighborhood on Saturday, April 18, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Contact Martha McLean at 757-238-3113 or marthamclean@charter.net for tickets sells and locations.
8th Annual Power in the Park
"The Hottest Show on H2O" - 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.
Time: Noon - 5:00 PM
Location: Portsmouth City Park
Admission and parking are FREE to the public
National Day of Puppetry 2009
Puppetry is a centuries-old art form, kept secret from the general public until the early 20th century. Puppeteers now share their work with the world, on TV and on stage, in movies, and once a year at the Children's Museum of Virginia. This is your chance to be a puppeteer and share the day with our local puppetry guild!
11 a.m. - 4 p.m. | Activities include:
· Create different types of puppets using ordinary objects found around the house
· "The Emperor's New Threads," a hilarious interactive puppet performance
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Help "Bandersnatch the Dragon" discover how to recycle and how everything you do makes a difference
Presented by the Children's Museum of Virginia, 420 High St. 757-393-5258.
More information available at the Children's Museum website.
Design Your Own Jewelry! With Lisa Thornton
Drop in and make your own earrings, necklace, or bracelet using a variety of beads, gemstones and findings. A simple pair of glass earrings begins at $5.00. For larger selections, make a bracelet or necklace from natural gemstones, Swarovski crystal and sterling silver. Cost is dependent on the combination of your selections. Lisa offers a diverse selection from which to choose. You will learn a variety of jewelry making techniques including making wire loops, how to attach a crimp bead and overhand and surgeon knots.
Time: Sunday, 1:00-3:00 p.m.
Fee: Price varies depending on your selection
Registration: No registration required
Presented by the Courthouse Galleries, Corner of High and Court St., Portsmouth | 757-393-8543 | www.courthousegalleries.com
Craney Island Eastward Expansion Community Open House
Sponsored by the Virginia Port Authority (VPA) and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the open house sessions will include an interactive presentation. Information posters will be on display, and representatives from VPA and the Corps will be available to explain the project, answer questions, and receive comments from the public in an effort to encourage citizen engagement and exchange of ideas.
Location: Churchland Middle School (Auditorium) 4301 Cedar Lane
Time: 4–8 p.m.
For more information, visit www.CraneyIsland.info
Downtown Tunnel / Midtown Tunnel / MLK Extension Project
Public Comment and VDOT Presentations
This meeting:
• Provides the public with an opportunity to address the Independent Review Panel (IRP) with comments, suggestions and concerns.
• Enables the IRP to gather public comments. It is not for public questions and answers from the IRP.
• Includes presentations from VDOT to provide perspective and evaluation of the conceptual proposal to the IRP.
Time: 5 - 9:00 p.m.
Location: City of Portsmouth Council Chambers, 801 Crawford Street, 6th Floor
Further information available at the VDOT website
16th Annual Celebrity Golf Tournament
Virginia Sports Hall of Fame Weekend 2009
Join Hall of Fame inductees, local celebrities and golf professionals for a round of “Captain’s Choice” golf at the beautiful Bide-A-Wee Golf Course in Portsmouth. An awards reception in the club house with an array cold beverages and a menu of tasty dishes will follow.
11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Registration - 9:30 a.m. | Shotgun Begins - 11:00 a.m. | Awards Reception - 4:00 p.m.
Contact the Virginia Sports Hall of Fame for reservations and more information.
Virginia Sports Hall of Fame and Museum website
206 High Street, Portsmouth | 757-393-8031
Download Hall of Fame weekend Brochure
38th Annual Induction Banquet
Virginia Sports Hall of Fame Weekend 2009
Join us in welcoming the Class of 2009 at the Induction Banquet, to be held at the Renaissance Portsmouth Hotel & Waterfront Conference Center. The evening begins with a open-bar reception, followed by dinner and concluding with the induction ceremony.
6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Registration - 5:00 p.m. | Reception - 6:00 p.m. | Dinner - 7:00 p.m.
Schedule for events subject to change without prior notice.
Contact the Virginia Sports Hall of Fame for reservations and more information.
Virginia Sports Hall of Fame and Museum website
206 High Street, Portsmouth | 757-393-8031
"Yo!" Youth Summit
A youth summit entitled, “YO!” (Youth Outreach) will engage youth through open dialogue and panel discussions to talk candidly about Gangs and Teen Pregnancy Awareness and Prevention. The summit was created for middle and high school age students and parents. Activities include speakers, entertainment, DJ, door prizes, exhibitors and food.
When: Saturday, 12–5 p.m.
Where: Wilson High School (1401 Elmhurst Lane, Portsmouth)
Admission: FREE and open to the Public
Registration Deadline: Monday, April 20 - Dowload Registration Form
For more information, call Behavioral Healthcare Services at (757) 393-8618 • Ext. 341
1st Annual Cause for Paws Dog Walk and Festival
Join us for a 1-mile family and dog friendly walk through historic, Olde Towne, Portsmouth! Fun, Food, Beverages and Children’s activities await! 92.9 The Wave will be broadcasting LIVE at event! Call Shelly 757-409-2663 for more information.
When: Saturday, 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
Where: Olde Towne Portsmouth
Entertainment: Featuring Lewis McGehee
Registration/Pledge Forms: Portsmouth Humane Society Cause for Paws website
For more information, call Behavioral Healthcare Services at (757) 393-8618 • Ext. 341
Architectural Lecture Series:
Zen Gardens & the Representation of Nature in Japanese Art
Guest Speaker Agnieszka Whelan: Agnieszka Whelan, Professor of Asian Studies in Art History at Old Dominion University, will focus on the art of Japan, including its Zen Gardens and emphasis on Mother Nature as a subject of great importance to the Japanese. Fee includes admission to Courthouse Galleries’ exhibits.
Time: Saturday, 1:00-3:00 p.m.
Fee: $10 to pre-register, $15 day of Lecture ($7 flat rate for Members)
Registration: Pre-register for discount price
Presented by the Courthouse Galleries, Corner of High and Court St., Portsmouth | 757-393-8543 | www.courthousegalleries.com
Portsmouth Restaurant Week - Come Back For Seconds
THROUGH MAY 2
WHO:Amore', A Taste of Culture, The Baron's Pub & Restaurant, The Bier Garden, Brutti's, Cafe Europa, China Garden, Court Street Cordials, The Deck, The Flagship, Fusion 440, Foggy Point Bar & Grill at the Renaissance Portsmouth Hotel, Gosport Tavern, Krush, Logan Raye’s Key West Grille, Longboards, Montgomery Grill, Revolution, Roger Brown's Restaurant & Sports Bar, Still Worldly Eclectic Tapas, Stove --The Restaurant, Thumpers, and more.
WHERE: Olde Towne Portsmouth, Port Norfolk and Shea Terrace sections of Portsmouth
MORE: Most of the participating restaurants will provide price fix lunch menus and dinner menus. Portsmouth Restaurant Weeks’ beneficiary is EdMarc Hospice for Children, which serves families all over Hampton Roads. For more information, visit the Restaurant Week website or call Portsmouth Visitor Information Center at (757) 393-5111.
STARBASE Victory's 5th Annual Golf Tournament
Elizabeth Manor Golf and Country Club - The day begins with a rocket launch by STARBASE Victory students.
Sign up for a foursome ($500) or as a single ($125) and play the challenging Elizabeth Manor golf course. While you have fun, you will be supporting the innovative and exciting science and mathematics program for 3,600 Portsmouth School students.
STARBASE Victory Inc. (a nonprofit) is a partnership with Portsmouth
Public Schools. All fourth, fifth, and sixth grade students attend this STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics) Initiative.
Contact: Bobbie Gribble 757-383-3202 or DevDir@STARBASEVictory.org
Virginia International Tattoo Parade of Bands
The Tattoo thrills with music, majesty, and might.
High Street · 6-7p.m.
Presented by the Virginia Arts Festival
Coffee Concert I - Andre Michel Schub and Miami String Quartet
Free admission for Portsmouth string students to attend coffee concert.
Tickets $20 - purchase through Ticketmaster
10:30 a.m. - Trinity Episcopal Church
Presented by the Virginia Arts Festival and the City of Portsmouth
