January Events
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Making a Mark
- March 25: An exhibit of art created by children touched by cancer. Sponsored by the Texas Children’s Cancer Center at Houston, the annual collection of art created by children from around the world is part of a very intensive art therapy program at the hospital.
Children who have cancer, or have siblings with cancer, are invited to make and submit a piece of art to Houston. After a judging, the art is hung in the Texas Children’s Hospital and then sent on the road for viewing at other museums and hospitals around the country.
Presented by the Children's Museum of Virginia, 420 High St. 757-393-5258.
More information available at the Children's Museum website.
African-American Heritage Day
Come explore the Children’s Museum of Virginia, experience West African culture, create souvenirs, see the Hurrah Players in action, interact with the Rhythm Project and learn about the history of Hip Hop - all for less than the price of a movie ticket.
Schedule includes:
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Hurrah Players presents “Andalo’s Motown Review”
• Rhythm Project will lead two 30-minute interactive workshops that teach simple rhythms and dances from West Africa.
• Dray’s DigiFoto Services will set up a mobile, instant print studio where visitors can have their photo taken. The cost is $7.oo. The photo will print as a newspaper headline.
• African American Historical Society will have a tabletop display focusing on the first African-American library in Portsmouth to promote fundraising goals to restore the building.
• Norfolk State University will have tabletop science experiments for children to participate from 12 noon until 4 pm.
• Visitors will make craft souvenirs including raffia coasters, mini shoes and medallions.
• Visitors will take part in “African American Notables Scavenger Hunt”
Presented by the Children's Museum of Virginia, 420 High St. 757-393-5258.
$2 off Admission Coupon available at the Children's Museum website.
Martin Luther King Jr.
Youth Oratorical Competition with Tribute to Yolanda King
Speech contest for elementary through college students, presentation of the President's Volunteer Service Award for community service, music and more.
11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Mount Sinai Church, 900 Portsmouth Blvd., Portsmouth. (757) 574-3288. www.youthmatter.org
Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service
Adult volunteers join youngsters to work on community projects and hold discussions on King's teachings; children participating will receive a book to take home.
9 a.m. to noon Monday
Brighton Rock A.M.E. Zion Church, 1300 Centre Ave.
Building with True Love: Sailor’s Valentines-Making Workshop
Searching for that perfect gift for Valentines Day? Show that loved one you care by creating a Sailor’s Valentine! Once crafted by sailors on long voyages, this historical art form consists of mosaics of seashells arranged into beautiful patterns. Learn the history behind these maritime valentines and the art of their construction while you create your very own.
January 24, 2009, Saturday, 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Fee: $25.00 for members/ $30.00 for non-members
Registration is required by deadline: January 21, 2009
Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Museum, corner of High and Water Streets | 757-393-8591 www.portsnavalmuseums.com
Annual Portfolio: Tidewater Art Alliance
– March 22 | This annual juried multi-media exhibit offers member artists an opportunity to exhibit a body of works that represent a developed theme, style or vision.
Courthouse Galleries, Corner of High and Court St., Portsmouth | 757-393-8543 www.courthousegalleries.com
The Year of the Ox - a Chinese New Year Celebration
Activities include two Lion Dances throughout the museum by the Chinese Community Association of Hampton Roads, traditional brush painting by Shaw-mei Shen, writing your name in Chinese with help from the Organization of Chinese Americans, music and dance performances by the Tidewater Chinese School, as well as create-your-own Chinese New Year crafts.
Presented by the Children's Museum of Virginia, 420 High St. 757-393-5258.
$2 off Admission Coupon available at the Children's Museum website.
Portsmouth Community Concerts and Willett Hall Present
The Singing Hoosiers
The Singing Hoosiers shine as America's Premiere Collegiate Concert Show Choir. Averaging 115 members, the Singing Hoosiers feature collegiate performers from the world-renowned Indiana University Jacobs School of Music, as well as students with a variety of other majors, from business to chemistry to political science. They perform American popular music, jazz, and Broadway favorites with dazzling choreography, energy, and style.
Willett Box Office: www.willetthall.com | 757-393-5144
Ticketmaster: www.ticketmaster.com/venue/8280
