Event Calendar for the current year and beyond
15 Events (max) Per Page
Date:
1/4/2008
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1/4/2008 |
Time:
6:00 PM
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9:00 PM |
Phone:
757-405-3500
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Event:
First Friday Auction and Fund Raiser |
vincenthestergallery@verizon.net |
http:// www.oldetowneportsmouth.com |
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Description:
Do you have some art or antiques or an inclination to provide a service that might be auctioned to benefit Joe and Alison Elder, owners of Skipjack Nautical Wares, which was lost in a fire five days before Christmas? This auction will generate some much- needed funds for the Elders as part of the First Friday activities. It will be held at Chez Papilotte, beginning at 6 pm. If you have questions, please call Barbara Hester at 397-7173 or Faye Timm at 399-1696. Chez Papillotte is located at 623 High Street, its phone # is 757-967-9494 and its Web site is www.chezpapillote.com.
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Date:
1/4/2008
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2/25/2008 |
Time:
9:00 AM
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5:00 PM |
Phone:
757-393-5258
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Event:
Making a Mark: Children's Cancer Art |
schweize@portsmouthva.gov |
http://www.childrensmuseumva.com |
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Description:
Features the work of young artists whose lives have been touched by cancer and related blood disorders. This project provides a focus to the personal issues that surround childhood cancer, as expressed by the children themselves in 70 original hand-colored lithographs printed in 22” x 28” format. Presented by the Texas Children's Cancer Center at Texas Children's Hospital in Houston. Children’s Museum of Virginia, 221 High St. |
Date:
1/5/2008
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1/5/2008 |
Time:
10:00 AM
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2:00 PM |
Phone:
757-405-3500
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Event:
First Saturday |
jmacdou521@aol.com |
http://www.oldetowneportsmouth.com |
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Description:
Olde Towne Portsmouth “Antiques to Flea Market,” Middle Street Garage, Middle & London streets. |
Date:
1/8/2008
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1/8/2008 |
Time:
12:00 PM
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1:00 PM |
Phone:
757-393-8973
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Event:
Second Tuesday Forum Series |
burtonsu@portsmouthva.gov |
http://www.portsmouthpubliclibrary.org/2ndtuesday. |
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Description:
"Chevra T'helim Synagogue" with Zelma Rivin of the Friends of the Portsmouth Public Library Board. All forums are free and held at Noon at the Commodore Theater, 421 High Street, Portsmouth. Lunch may be ordered from the Commodore’s regular menu. Call 393-8973 for directions and for any special accommodations
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Date:
1/12/2008
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1/12/2008 |
Time:
10:00 AM
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5:00 PM |
Phone:
757-393-8501
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Fax:
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Event:
Friends of the Library book sale |
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http://www.friendsofportsmouthlibrary.org |
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Description:
Soft backs: 75 cents an inch. Hardbacks: $1.25 an inch. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Portsmouth Public Library, 601 Court St. |
Date:
1/19/2008
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1/19/2008 |
Time:
9:00 AM
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5:00 PM |
Phone:
757-393-5258
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Fax:
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Event:
African American Heritage Day |
schweize@portsmouthva.gov |
http://www.childrensmuseumva.com |
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Description:
Come celebrate the creativity and culture of the African American community! Games, performances, storytelling, crafts and music will highlight the many significant contributions of influential African American performers and inventors in a day of fun. All Family Fun Days are held at the Children’s Museum of Virginia, 221 High St., unless otherwise noted.
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Date:
1/25/2008
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3/30/2008 |
Time:
10:00 AM
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5:00 PM |
Phone:
757-393-8543
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Fax:
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Event:
Annual Portfolio: Tidewater Artists Association |
paulg@portsmouthva.gov |
http://www.courthousegalleries.com |
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Description:
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 museum, main gallery, High and Court streets. |
Date:
2/1/2008
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2/1/2008 |
Time:
5:00 PM
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8:00 PM |
Phone:
757-397-7173
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Fax:
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Event:
First Friday at Vincent Hester Gallery |
vincenthestergallery@verizon.net |
http://www.vincenthestergallery.com |
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Description:
First Friday ~ Meet the Artist 5pm - 8pm ~ "For the Love of the Line."
John Furches: Etchings. Best in Show, Gosport Art Festival 2007.
FRESH ART & LIVE MUSIC: Classical Guitar ~ Herb Smith
DEMONSTRATION OF ETCHING & PRINTING by John Furches Saturday, Feb. 2, at 1pm at
Vincent Hester Gallery, 607 High Street.
Gallery open Tuesday - Saturday 11am - 5pm.
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Date:
2/2/2008
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2/2/2008 |
Time:
1:00 PM
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2:00 PM |
Phone:
757-397-7173
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Fax:
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Event:
First Saturday at Vincent Hester Gallery |
vincenthestergallery@verizon.net |
http://www.vincenthestergallery.com |
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Description:
DEMONSTRATION OF ETCHING & PRINTING by John Furches.
Feb. 2 at 1pm at Vincent Hester Gallery, 607 High Street.
Gallery open Tuesday - Saturday 11am - 5pm.
JOHN FURCHES of Elkin, N.C.
"I began making etchings because of my love for drawing and my love of making things with my hands. Although there are new photographic techniques for making etching plates, I prefer to make mine the same way Rembrandt did 450 years ago." |
Date:
2/2/2008
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2/2/2008 |
Time:
9:00 AM
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5:00 PM |
Phone:
757-393-5258
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Fax:
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Event:
Chinese New Year Celebration |
schweize@portsmouthva.gov |
http://www.childrensmuseumva.com |
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Description:
Create paper lanterns to help light your way into the Year of the Rat. Traditional decorations, music and demonstrations will make this year’s Chinese New Year the best celebration ever. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Children’s Museum of Virginia, 221 High St. 757-393-5258.
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Date:
2/6/2008
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2/6/2008 |
Time:
5:30 AM
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8:30 PM |
Phone:
757-664-2561
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Fax:
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Event:
Love at First Bite |
SMartin@hrccva.com |
http://www.hrccva.com |
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Description:
A new event of the Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce – Portsmouth Division. Modeled after “A Taste of Portsmouth,” where some of Portsmouth’s finest restaurants offer samplings of their best menu items. 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Children’s Museum of Virginia, 221 High St.
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Date:
2/8/2008
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5/4/2008 |
Time:
10:00 AM
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5:00 PM |
Phone:
757-393-8543
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Fax:
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Event:
New Revolutions: Wood-turners from Tidewater |
paulg@portsmouthva.gov |
http://www.courthousegalleries.com |
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Description:
Featured in this exhibition are wood-turners from the Tidewater region of Virginia, many of whom are members of the Tidewater Turners. Works by Bob Chiavarini, Tom Crabb, Mike Dennis, Cliff Guard, Jim Vogle, Wolfgang Voglebean and Jerry Whitehurst are displayed in the entrance galleries. Courthouse Galleries, High and Court streets.
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Date:
2/8/2008
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10/12/2008 |
Time:
10:00 AM
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5:00 PM |
Phone:
757-393-8543
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Fax:
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Event:
Outdoor Sculpture Competition |
paulg@portsmouthva.gov |
http://www.courthousegalleries.com |
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Description:
The outdoor sculpture exhibition, now in its third year, is displayed in the historic courtyard of the Courthouse Galleries, High and Court streets. |
Date:
2/12/2008
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2/12/2008 |
Time:
12:00 AM
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1:00 PM |
Phone:
757-393-8973
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Fax:
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Event:
Second Tuesday Forum Series |
burtonsu@portsmouthva.gov |
http://www.portsmouthpubliclibrary.org/2ndtuesday. |
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Description:
"Black Community Library" with Billie Montgomery-Cook, local author. All forums are free and held at Noon at the Commodore Theater, 421 High Street, Portsmouth. Lunch may be ordered from the Commodore’s regular menu. Call 393-8973 for directions and for any special accommodations
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Date:
2/16/2008
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2/16/2008 |
Time:
10:00 AM
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2:00 PM |
Phone:
757-286-1493
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Fax:
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Event:
Buffalo Riders Parade of Horses |
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Description:
A horseback ride honoring the Buffalo Soldiers and the Black Cowboys of the Old West. Parade starts at 10 a.m. at I.C. Norcom High School.
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