July 2007
8 (Sun.) 7:30 pm Tidewater Winds. Founded in 1985 by Dr. Sidney Berg, John H. Brewington, conductor and musical director. In their 23rd Season. "Hooray for Hollywood." Harrison Opera House, 160 E. Virginia Beach Blvd. 480-9953
15 (Sun.) 7:30 pm Tidewater Winds. Founded in 1985 by Dr. Sidney Berg, John H. Brewington, conductor and musical director. In their 23rd Season. "Pops Goes To Classics." Harrison Opera House, 160 E. Virginia Beach Blvd. 480-9953
22 (Sun.) 7:30 pm Tidewater Winds. Founded in 1985 by Dr. Sidney Berg, John H. Brewington, conductor and musical director. In their 23rd Season. "Out to Sea." Harrison Opera House, 160 E. Virginia Beach Blvd. 480-9953
28 (Sat.) 12:30 - 3 pm Arts Within Reach. d'ART Center's "Make It, Take It" workshop with d'ART Center artists, as part of the Berkley Reunion events. Participants will have the opportunity to create two art projects, with assistance from d'ART Center's professional artists. At the Southside Boys and Girls Club, 701 E. Berkley Avenue. 664-4321
29 (Sun.) 7:30 pm Tidewater Winds. Founded in 1985 by Dr. Sidney Berg, John H. Brewington, conductor and musical director. In their 23rd Season. "Big Band, Big Swing ." Harrison Opera House, 160 E. Virginia Beach Blvd. 480-9953
June 2007
1-3 pm Saturdays. d'ART Demos. d'ART Center presents local artists in weekly interactive arts demonstrations and workshops. Selden Arcade, 208 E. Main Street. 625-4211
3 (Sun.) 3 pm - Community Music Academy Recital, Hampton Roads Youth Wind Ensemble. University Theatre on Hampton Blvd. between 46th & 47th Streets. 683-4075
9 (Sat.) 11 am - Ambrosia Trio in concert. Arts Within Reach. Harborfest is at the waterfront for the weekend, and Ambrosia Trio starts the celebration early with a classical music concert at nearby Selden Arcade. Enjoy nautical and water-inspired selections from this accomplished string trio, featuring Virginia Symphony musicians Simon Lapointe (vionin), Beverly Kane Baker (viola), and Rebecca Gilmore (cello). Selden Arcade, 208 E. Main Street. 664-4321.
22 (Fri.) 6 pm - USAF Heritage of America Band Langley Winds. Arts Within Reach. The USAF Langley winds woodwind quintet presents a unique blend of chamber music, including compositions by Puccini and Bach, to the contemporary music of Baccarat and Gershwin. Their repertoire also includes popular and patriotic music selections. The Pagoda Garden , Teahouse and Gallery, 265 W. Tazewell Street 664-4321
May 2007
1-3 pm Saturdays. d'ART Demos. d'ART Center presents local artists in weekly interactive arts demonstrations and workshops. Selden Arcade, 208 E. Main Street. 625-4211
5 (Sat.) 7 pm - Governor's School Visual Arts Students' Exhibition. Continues through May 13. University Gallery, 350 W. 21st Street in Ghent, 683-2355
8 (Tues.) 6 pm - Virginia Symphony Chamber Ensemble. Arts Within Reach. Enjoy world class music, presented by an ensemble of our own Virginia Symphony musicians, in this lovely outdoor setting. The Pagoda Garden , Teahouse and Gallery, 265 W. Tazewell Street 664-4321
19 (Sat.) Stockley Gardens Arts Festival. 150 popular artists exhibit a wide variety of mediums, including painting, sculpture, ceramics, jewelry, photography, and many others. The festival also features live music and kids' entertainment; it continues on Sunday. Stockley Gardens Park in the Ghent section of Norfolk . www.hope-house.org
24 (Thurs.) 11:30 am - Maia Quartet, in concert. Arts Within Reach. Since its formation in 1990, the Maia Quartet (Tricia Park, violin; Zoran Jakovcic, violin; Elizabeth Oakes, viola; Hannah Holman, cello) has established itself nationally as an ensemble of innovation and versatility. Our biggest and brightest concert of the year, free and open to the public. Presented in partnership with The Virginia International Arts Festival. Mount Zion Baptist Church , 900 Middlesex Street 664-4321
April 2007
1-3 pm Saturdays. d'ART Demos. d'ART Center presents local artists in weekly interactive arts demonstrations and workshops. Selden Arcade, 208 E. Main Street. 625-4211
10 (Tues.) 11:30 am - Pianists Robert and Betty Blasch. Arts Within Reach. The Blasches have taught and performed, composed and conducted at home and aborad. this concert incorporates solo and two-hand pieces by classical and contemporary composers. Bank Street Memorial Baptist Church, 7036 Chesapeake Boulevard . 664-4321
20 (Fri.) 7:30 pm - ODU Symphony, (Lucy Manning, conductor), featuring recent Concerto competition winners. University Theatre on Hampton Blvd. between 46th & 47th streets. 683-4061
26 (Thurs.) 11:30 am - Virginia Opera's "Operation Opera." Arts Within Reach. Opera, just like great films, drama, literature, fine arts and even sports, makes us feel truly alive by allowing us to experience larger-than-life events," says Glenn Winters, Virginia Opera's Community Outreach Musical Director. "My aim is that Operation Opera will allow adults of all backgrounds and interests to connect with this life-affirming effect." Topics of the high-energy presentations include explorations into Virginia Opera's season productions, basic opera primers and advanced master's classes. Mount Zion Baptist Church , 900 Middlesex Street . 664-4321
27 (Fri.) 6 pm - The Kate Brown & Larry B Group. Arts Within Reach. Jazz guitarist Larry Berwald and drummer Steve Meadows create a subtle, sophisticated musical backdrop for chanteuse Kate Brown, who delivers beautiful jazz classics and popular music from the 30's and beyond in powerful, dramatic style. Her singing and stage presence captivate auidences large and small; Larry B's jazz stylings are tasteful and oh so smooth. d'ART Center at The Selden Arcade, 208 E. Main Street. 664-4321.
28 (Sat.) 2 pm - Park Place Child Life Center Spring Arts Festival. Arts Within Reach. A springtime celebration of the arts in Park Place. The day includes performances by Caribbean Vibe and the Boys Choir of Hampton Roads, and workshop presentations by Park Place Child Life Center youth, working with Academy of Music and d'ART Center instructors. On the grounds of James Monroe Elementary School and Park Place Baptist Church, 430 West 31st Street. 664-4321
March 2007
1-3 pm Saturdays. d'ART Demos. d'ART Center presents local artists in weekly interactive arts demonstrations and workshops. Selden Arcade, 208 E. Main Street. 625-4211
10 (Sat.) 2 pm - Bellissima! in concert. Arts Within Reach. Bellissima! (Italian for “most beautiful") is an all-female vocal ensemble performing a wide array of music created for women’s voices. Bellissima!, founded in 2001, is an auditioned ensemble presenting musical selections that range from classical and contemporary, sacred and secular music to jazz and the folk songs of many countries and from many traditions. The Selden Arcade, 208 E. Main Street. 664-4321
17 (Sat.) 2:30 pm - ODU Annual Classical Period Piano Competition. Pianists from around the country compete for $5,000 in prize money. Chandler Hall, Diehn Fine and Performing Arts Center. 49th St. and Elkhorn Ave. 683-4061
18 (Sun.) 3 pm - ODU Master Class for Classical Period Piano. World renowned French pianist Francois Thinat conducts this master class for winners of the Classical Period Piano competition. Chandler Hall, Diehn Fine and Performing Arts Center. 49th St. and Elkhorn Ave. 683-4061
22 (Thurs.) 11:30 am - Norfolk State University Vocal Ensemble in concert. Arts Within Reach. Under the direction of Mrs. Patricia Nixon, twelve talented NSU students deliver the joy of beautiful singing choral, sacred and traditional music, through chosen pieces. Mount Zion Baptist Church , 900 Middlesex Street . 664-4321
23 (Fri.) 10 am - Virginia Arts Festival performing arts group Brentano String Quartet. Arts Within Reach. Since its inception in 1992, The Brentano String Quartet has been singled out for its technical brilliance, musical insight and stylistic elegance. These foru musicians travel the world with their music and meet with acclaim wherever they go. They are in town with the Virginia Arts Festival. We are delighted to present them in this free, community concert. Holy Trinity Catholic Church , 155 West Government Avenue . 664-4321
25 (Sun.) 3 pm - Community Music Academy: Invencia Piano Duo: Andre Kasparov and Oksana Lutsyshun. Chandler Hall, Diehn Fine and Performing Arts Center. 49th St. and Elkhorn Ave. 683-4075
February 2007
1-3 pm Saturdays. d'ART Demos. d'ART Center presents local artists in weekly interactive arts demonstrations and workshops. Selden Arcade, 208 E. Main Street. 625-4211
3 (Sat. ) 2 pm - World Rhythm Workshop. Connie Ralston-Roberts offers a hands-on with drums from around the world. Children and parents flock to this workshop . . . the beat goes on. Part of the Tidewater Friends of Folk Music's Jelly Bean Jam Series. Horace C. Downing Library, 555 E. Liberty Street, 23523 441-1968
10 (Sat. ) 2 pm - The M&M’s. Mary Beth & MaryAnn will take you on a musical journey that’s loaded with fun. Get ready to giggle, wiggle, jump & jive. Part of the Tidewater Friends of Folk Music's Jelly Bean Jam Series. Jordan-Newby Library, 961 Park Avenue, 23504 441-5335
17 (Sat. ) 2 pm - Songwriting. National award-winning singer/songwriter, Ron Fetner will have your children collaborating to write or re-write a song. Great fun for all ages. Part of the Tidewater Friends of Folk Music's Jelly Bean Jam Series. Blyden Library, 879 E. Princess Anne Road, 23504 441-2852
22 (Thurs.) 11:30 am - Virginia Stage Company actors will perform selected scenes from their upcoming stage production of
To Kill A Mockingbird. Arts Within Reach. Based on Harper Lee's Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, and set in the 1930's in the deep South, this play is a powerful examination of integrity, fairness and quiet courage. Mount Zion Baptist Church, 900 Middlesex Street. 664-4321
23 (Fri.) 2 pm – Virginia Symphony Horn Ensemble in concert. Virginia Symphony horn musicians David Wick, Alicia Waite, Wilford Holcombe and Hazel Davis present compositions by Tcherepnine, Rossini, Presti, Leopold Mozart and more. Recognized as one of the nation's leading regional symphony orchestras, the Virginia Symphony has enriched the cultural life of the Hampton Roads community for more than eight decades. Park Place Baptist Church, 430 West 31st Street. 664-4321
24 (Sat. ) 2 pm - Celtic Dance Workshop. Award winning dancer Lisa Hunt will introduce you to the world of Irish step-dancing and teach you a step or two along the way. Part of the Tidewater Friends of Folk Music's Jelly Bean Jam Series. Park Place Library, 620 West 29th Street, 23508 664-7330
25 (Thurs.) 3 pm - ODU's Community Music Academy: Flutist Bonnie Bokung and Soo Kyung Park, Chandler Hall, Diehn Fine and Performing Arts Center. 49th St. and Elkhorn Ave. 683-4075
28 (Weds.) 4 pm - ODU Senior Scholar Lecture, Adolphus Hailstork: "Classical Music in Today's World: Purpose, Impact and Value." Chandler Hall, Diehn Fine and Performing Arts Center. 49th St. and Elkhorn Ave. 683-4075
January 2007
1-3 pm Saturdays. d'ART Demos. d'ART Center presents local artists in weekly interactive arts demonstrations and workshops. Selden Arcade, 208 E. Main Street. 625-4211
6 (Sat.) 2 pm - Celtic Dance Workshop. Award winning dancer Lisa Hunt will introduce you to the world of Irish step-dancing and teach you a step or two along the way. Horace C. Downing Library, 555 E. Liberty Street 441-1968
9 (Tuesday) 10 am - Sound Investment Jazz Ensemble. Arts Within Reach. Jazz musicians Bob Leketa, Steve Ambrose and Ralph Copley beautifully capture the essence of jazz, a distinctly American art form. Sound Investment performs a wide variety of jazz styles mixed with the sounds of today. Holy Trinity Catholic Church , 155 West Government Avenue .
13(Sat.) 2 pm - World Rhythm Workshop. Connie Ralston-Roberts offers a hands-on with drums from around the world. Children and parents flock to this workshop . . . the beat goes on. Jordan-Newby Library, 961 Park Avenue, 23504 441-5335
20 (Sat.) 2 pm - The M&Ms. Mary Beth and MaryAnn will take you on a musical journey that is loaded with fun. Get ready to giggle, wiggle, jump and jive. Blyden Library, 879 E. Princess Anne Road, 23504 441-2852
20 (Sat.) 7 pm - ODU's University Gallery: ODU Masters of Fine Arts Program Exhibition, opening reception Saturday, January 20; exhibit continues through March 4. The exhibition features work from students currently enrolled in the joint Graduate Program in Visual Studeis at Norfolk State University and Old Dominion Uniiversity. 350 W. 21st Street.683-2355 www.odu.edu/al/art/gallery
25 (Thursday) 11:30 am - Drs. Robert and Betty Blasch, Classical Piano. Arts Within Reach. Two retired university music professors, Robert and Betty Blasch share their love of piano in a concert of piano duets and solo work, performing the music of several prominent composers. Mount Zion Baptist Church , 900 Middlesex Street . 664-4321
25 (Thurs.) 2 pm - Virginia Opera's "History Alive! " Arts Within Reach. This musical presentation provides an overview of not just of Virginia History, but also American History. This particular work is a musical telling of Virginia History from Jamestown to present day. This new piece was commissioned by Virginia Opera and written by Glenn Winters, Ph.D., Candi Leibundguth and Jeff Corriveau with the hope of making history fun. The Norfolk Fitness and Wellness Center, 7300 Newport Avenue . 664-4321
Follow this link to view the Virginia Opera's "History Alive!" program!
27(Sat.) 2 pm - Songwriting: National award-winning singer/songwriter, Ron Fetner will have your children collaborating to write or re-write a song. Great fun for all ages. Park Place Library, 620 W. 29 th Street , 23508 664-7330
December 2006
1-3 pm Saturdays. d'ART Demos. d'ART Center presents local artists in weekly interactive arts demonstrations and workshops. Selden Arcade, 208 E. Main Street. 625-4211
2 (Saturday) 9 am - Breakfast with Santa . Kids ages 1 - 92, join the Crispus Attucks Cultural Center for its 1 st Annual Breakfast with Santa at the historic Attucks Theatre. Bring your wish list and watch the magic of Christmas come alive through a child's eye with a hot, delicious breakfast, holiday cheer and visits with Jolly Ol' St. Nick. There will be three breakfast seating times, starting at 9:00 am , 9:45 am and 10:30am . Pre-registration is required for breakfast and seating is limited, so make your reservations early. The Attucks Theatre will be open and children can visit Santa from 10am - 3pm . Photographs with Santa are available for $8. For registration by phone, call the Attucks Theatre at 757-622-4763 or register online, www.attuckstheatre.org . Attucks Theater, 1010 Church St.
12 (Tuesday) 11:30 am - Sam Dorsey and Jorge Aguirre, Holiday Concert . Arts Within Reach. Two accomplished musicians and entertainers ring in the holiday with time-honored treasures and music from around the world. Bank Street Memorial Baptist Church, 7036 Chesapeake Boulevard .
14 (Thursday) 11:30 am - Sam Dorsey and Jorge Aguirre, Holiday Concert . Arts Within Reach. Two accomplished musicians and entertainers ring in the holiday with time-honored treasures and music from around the world. Mount Zion Baptist Church , 900 Middlesex Street .
14 (Thursday) 3 pm - "Nuts and Bolts of Public Art " is a free discussion for artists interested in applying for public art projects with the new Public Art Program of the City of Norfolk . Examples of artist's proposals, contracting information, do's and don'ts as well as specifics about the Norview Community Center public art project will be shared. Selden Gallery, 208 E. Plume Street , 2nd Floor. 664-6873
26 (Tuesday) 6 pm - Kwanzaa Celebration. The sound of the bell becomes the sound of drums beating. Experience Kwanzaa, a spiritual, festive and joyous African American celebration. Kwanzaa is a time of ingathering for celebration of heritage and achievements, reverence for the Creator and creation, commemoration of the past, recommitment to cultural ideals and celebration of the good. In celebration of Holiday season, The Attucks will recognize Umoja (oo-Mo-jah), one of the seven principals of the celebration of Kwaanza. In the African language of Swahili, Umoja means unity, and encourages all to strive for and maintain unity in the family, community and nation. Attucks Theater, 1010 Church St .
27 (Weds.) noon to 2 pm - Brown Bag Art Series: African Dancing & Drums w/Griot Felix Simmons. Griot Felix Simmons and his troupe have presented programs nationally for 15 years on many facets of African and African-American History. And now they are coming to Selden Arcade to educate and entertain our audience with African History and Folktales, with the accompaniment of African instruments and dance. This hands-on program with audience participation will surely add to the celebration and education of Kwanzaa during this festive time of year. The Selden Arcade , 208 E. Main Street . 664-6873
November 2006
1-3 pm Saturdays. d'ART Demos. d'ART Center presents local artists in weekly interactive arts demonstrations and workshops. Selden Arcade, 208 E. Main Street. 625-4211
3 (Friday) 7:30 pm Bellissima! South Hampton Road's premier women's choral ensemble, led by Deborah Carr with piano accompaniment by Kai Lin, Leslie Fritelli on cello and Ray Pankarowicz on violin. First Lutheran Church, 1301 Colley Avenue. 481-7332
4 (Sat.) 2 pm - Songwriting: National award-winning singer/songwriter, Ron Fetner will have your children collaborating to write or re-write a song. Great fun for all ages. Horace C. Downing Library, 555 E. Liberty Street 441-1968
4 (Sat.) 2 pm - Celtic Dance Workshop : Award winning dancer Lisa Hunt will introduce you to the world of Irish step-dancing and teach you a step or two along the way. Jordan-Newby Library, 961 Park Avenue , 23504 441-5335
9 (Thursday) 11:30 am M.S.G. - The Acoustic Blues Trio. Jackie Merritt, Miles Spicer and Resa Gibbs write original songs and perform material by artists whose music is in East Coast Piedmont blues style. Influenced by ragtime, country string bands, traveling medicine shows, and popular song of the early 20th century, the East Coast Piedmont Blues style was created when both black and white, rural and urban song elements blended in the diverse urban centers of the Southeast and mid-Atlantic region. Mount Zion Baptist Church, 900 E. Middlesex Street .
11(Saturday) 7:30 pm - Bellissima! South Hampton Road's premier women's choral ensemble, led by Deborah Carr with piano aaccompaniment by Kai Lin, Leslie Fritelli on cello and Ray Pankarowicz on violin. Royster Memorial Presbyterian Church, 6901 Newport Avenue. 481-7332/Bellissima, 423-8536/Royster MPC
15 (Wednesday) 10:30 am Ambrosia 3. Arts Within Reach. Virginia Symphony musicians Simon Lapointe (violin), Jennifer Snyder (viola), and Rebecca S. Gilmore (cello) perform classical music for strings. Norfolk Fitness and Wellness Center, 7300 Newport Avenue .
16 (Thur.) 3 pm - Public Art 101 with Karen Rudd. The City of Norfolk Cultural Affairs office is instituting a new public art program and will present " Public Art 101". Karen Rudd, Public Art Manager will show examples and talk about the history of 1% for art programs, current trends, methods and materials, the role of artists in society and how public art builds livable communities. The Selden Gallery at the Selden Arcade , 2nd Floor, 208 E. Plume Street . 664-6873
18 (Sat.) 2 pm - World Rhythm Workshop : Connie Ralston-Roberts offers a hands-on with drums from around the world. Children and parents flock to this workshop . . . the beat goes on. Blyden Library, 879 East Princess Anne Road , 23504 441-2852
25 (Sat.) 2 pm - World Rhythm Workshop : Connie Ralston-Roberts offers a hands-on with drums from around the world. Children and parents flock to this workshop . . . the beat goes on. Park Place Library, 620 W. 29 th Street , 23508 664-7330
21 (Tuesday) 7:30 pm Old Dominion University Symphony, Lucy Manning, Conductor; Mike Hall faculty soloist. Performance to include Morton Gould's American Symphnoiette, Larsson's Trombone Concerto and Hanson's Romantic Symphony. University Theatre on Hampton Boulevard between 46th & 47th Streets. 683-4061
October 2006
1-3 pm Saturdays. d'ART Demos. d'ART Center presents local artists in weekly interactive arts demonstrations and workshops. Selden Arcade, 208 E. Main Street. 625-4211
10 (Tuesday) 10 am Hampton Roads Chamber Players Faculty . Arts Within Reach. Jorge Aguirre (violin), Beverly Kane Baker (viola) and Janet Kriner (cello), perform classical music by their favorite composers. This trio of musicians plays with the Virginia Symphony and directs the efforts and aspirations of young musicians through the Hampton Roads Chamber Players. Holy Trinity Catholic Church, 155 West Government Avenue .
10 (Tuesday) 7:30 pm Old Dominion University's Waldo Family Lecture Series on International Studies: Mary Robinson (former President of Ireland) on "Human Rights in the Twenty-First Century," Ted Constant Convocation Center.
12 (Thursday) 11:30 am Virginia Symphony Woodwind Ensemble. Arts Within Reach. Debra Wendells Cross (flute), Sherie Lake Aguirre (oboe), Patti Ferrell Carlson (clarinet), David Savige (bassoon) and David Wick (horn) will perform classical selections. Mount Zion Baptist Church , 900 Middlesex Street .
16 - 20 (specific dates and times TBD) Old Dominion University Annual Literary Festival. For more information, go to http://www.lib.odu.edu/litfest/29th/schedule.htm
21 (Saturday) 1 pm Virginia Children's Chorus in concert . Arts Within Reach. The Virginia Children's Chorus premiers works from its new season in this special interactive program. Park Place Baptist Church, 430 West 31st Street. 664-4321
21 (Saturday) Stockley Gardens Arts Festival . 150 popular artists exhibit a wide variety of mediums, including painting, sculpture, ceramics, jewelry, photography, and many others. The festival also features live music and kids' entertainment; it continues on Sunday. Stockley Gardens Park in the Ghent section of Norfolk . www.hope-house.org
29 (Sunday) 2 - pm - The Hermitage Foundation Museum , All Hallows Eve, on Sunday, October 29th from 2-7 p.m. This costume optional event includes puppet shows by Fuzz and Stuffing Puppets, face painting, spidery walks through the gardens, mini pumpkin coloring, and much more. Dr. Madblood will perform a magic show. Visitors can participate in creating alloween decorations, masks, creepy cards, and other projects for all ages. Lynn Ruehlmann will tell ghost stories by a fire on our waterfront lawn in the evening. Visitors are encouraged to bring chairs or blankets for this outdoor activity. 7637 North Shore Road . 423-2052
29 (Sunday) 3 pm - ODU's Community Music Academy Faculty Recital. The combined faculty fo the Community Music Academy will present a recital including solo and ensemble selections in vocal, piano an dother instruments. Chandler Recital Hall, Diehn Fine and Performing Arts Center. 49th Street & Elkhorn Avenue. 683-4075
September 2006
1-3 pm Saturdays. d'ART Demos. d'ART Center presents local artists in weekly interactive arts demonstrations and workshops. Selden Arcade, 208 E. Main Street. 625-4211
21 (Thursday) 6 pm Sound Investment Jazz Ensemble.Arts Within Reach. Jazz musicians Bob Leketa, Steve Ambrose and Ralph Copley beautifully capture the essence of jazz, a distinctly American art form. Sound Investment performs a wide variety of jazz styles mixed with the sounds of today. The waterfront, outdoor dance-floor is open! The Pagoda Garden , Teahouse and Gallery, 265 W. Tazewell Street
27 (Wednesday) 6:30 pm Resa Gibbs and Jackie Merritt, two exceptional musicians and artists, present a program of mid--Atlantic Piedmont blues music and performers. Arts Within Reach. Park Place Baptist Church, 430 West 31st Street.
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