July/August 2008
Datebook
SPECIAL EVENTS
OLDE TOWNE LANTERN TOUR
Ongoing: See Olde Towne Portsmouth in a new light—with a guide dressed in period attire leading the way. Enjoy a walking tour through one of the city’s most historic neighborhoods as knowledgeable guides shed light on local history, legend and lore. Tours take place every Tuesday and Saturday night during the summer. Saturday tours depart from the Hawthorn Hotel & Suites at The Governor Dinwiddie; Tuesday tours depart from the Holiday Inn Olde Towne on Crawford Parkway. $5. 8:30 p.m. 757-393-5111
OLDE TOWN CURB MARKET
Ongoing: Every Saturday, head to Smithfield for a vibrant market with everything from baked goods to orchids, live animals to live music. 9 a.m.–noon. Smithfield. 757-357-5182. www.smithfield-virginia.com
DOWNTOWN HAMPTON SATURDAY SUMMER STREET FEST SERIES
Ongoing: Every Saturday through September 1, Hampton takes to the streets for a fun-filled street fair including live music, refreshments and plenty of activities for young and old. 6–11 p.m. Queensway, Downtown Hampton. www.vasc.org
UNDER THE STARS PERFORMANCE SERIES 2008—POPS @ THE BAGLEY
July 3: A great concert featuring Todi Summer Symphony and a grand fireworks finale. Bring lawn chairs and blankets. Snacks available for purchase. Free. 757-382-6411. www.cityofchesapeake.net
26TH ANNUAL GREAT AMERICAN 4TH OF JULY PICNIC AND FIREWORKS
July 4: Enjoy performances by Bill Deal’s Rhondels and the U.S. Fleet Forces Band while eating through a variety of traditional summer festival food, including buttered corn and juicy watermelon. 5–10 p.m. Fireworks begin at 9:30 p.m. Town Point Park, Norfolk. www.festeventsva.org
4TH OF JULY CELEBRATION AT LAKESIDE PARK
July 4: Parade, entertainment, food, games and paddleboat rides. Free. 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Lakeside Park, Chesapeake. 757-382-6411. www.cityofchesapeake.net/parks
4TH OF JULY, STARS IN THE SKY
July 4: Enjoy the Peninsula’s largest Independence Day event, featuring nationally known entertainers, food, children’s rides and fireworks over the James River. Free. 6–10 p.m. Victory Landing Park, Newport News. 757-926-1400. www.nnparks.com
FIFES AND DRUMS ON INDEPENDENCE DAY
July 4: Old and new members of the Fifes and Drums will meet for a reunion in conjunction with their 50th anniversary celebration. The alumni will perform alongside the current Fifes and Drums in a concert prior to the fireworks. Colonial Williamsburg. www.history.org
29TH ANNUAL INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION
July 4: Celebrate the Fourth of July where independence was won—Yorktown. This year’s theme focuses on the “Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route.” A full day of family activities includes a 5k run, arts and crafts, parade, classic car show, pony rides, live entertainment, concessions and, of course, fireworks. Historic Yorktown. 757-890-3500. www.yorkcounty.gov/tourism
THE SHORE THING CONCERT AND INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION
July 4: Celebrate Independence Day by dancing to big band tunes and watching a spectacular fireworks display over the Chesapeake Bay. 6:30–9:30 p.m. Fireworks start at 9:30 p.m. Ocean View Beach Park, Norfolk. www.festeventsva.org
STARS AND STRIPES EXPLOSION
July 4: A night of concerts, rock performances, tribute bands, fireworks, and more at this annual Hampton Roads family tradition. Featuring Symphonicity, “Revolution—A Beatles Tribute,” “Satisfaction—A Rolling Stones Experience,” and the show “The English Channel.” Free. Virginia Beach Oceanfront. www.beachstreetusa.com
LIBERTY CELEBRATION
July 4–6: Tactical drills, military exercises and role-playing demonstrations salute America during the Fourth of July holiday. Visitors can learn about the sacrifices of our nation’s founders, including those who signed the Declaration of Independence. Yorktown Victory Center, Route 1020, Yorktown. 757-253-4838. www.historyisfun.org
AT&T TOWN POINT SUNDAYS WITH LEWIS MCGEHEE AND FRIENDS MUSIC SERIES
July 6, 13, 20, 27, Aug. 3, 10, 17, 24 31: Casual Sunday concerts with popular music legends from Hampton Roads, including Karle Werne, Robbin Thompson and more. Bring your lawn chair and enjoy music and drinks as the sun sets. 7–9 p.m. Town Point Park, Norfolk. www.festeventsva.org
BIG BANDS ON THE BAY
July 6, 13, 20, 27, Aug. 3, 10, 17, 24, 31: Sunset celebration featuring big band music, a beautiful sunset view and swing dancing lessons. 7–9 p.m. Ocean View Beach Park, Norfolk. www.festeventsva.org
THE 8TH ANNUAL OPEN HORSESHOE TOURNAMENT
July 11–13: Hosted by The Chesapeake Horseshoe Club and the Chesapeake Parks and Recreation Department, this tournament will feature male and female champion pitchers from the Mid-Atlantic region. Open tournament championship, Sunday, noon. Chesapeake City Park. 757-366-9609
STARGAZING
July 11, 25: Members of the Virginia Peninsula Astronomy/Stargazers (VPAS) will be onsite to share their knowledge of the evening skies, weather permitting. Free. Sunset. Riverview Farm Park, Newport News. 757-886-7912. www.nnparks.com
THANK GOODNESS IT’S OCEAN VIEW BEACH PARTY AND MUSIC SERIES
July 11, 18, 25, Aug. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29: The popular Friday after-work music series returns, with great music, food, beverages, children’s activities and tons of family fun. 6:30–9:30 p.m. Ocean View Beach Park, Norfolk. www.festeventsva.org
BEAT THE HEAT
July 12: Celebrate summer and take a break from the heat at the City Center at Oyster Point. Enjoy music, summer treats and family fun. Free. 11 a.m.–2 p.m. Market Stage, City Center at Oyster Point, Newport News. 757-873-2020. www.citycenteratoysterpoint.com
FAMILY DAY: JAMESTOWN TRAILBLAZERS
July 12: Guided gallery tours, a special children’s gallery brochure and a make-and-take craft activity reveal stories of John Smith, Pocahontas, Queen Njinga and other 17th-century “trailblazers.” Jamestown Settlement, Route 31, James City County. 757-253-4838. www.historyisfun.org
8TH ANNUAL AT&T NORFOLK LATINO MUSIC FESTIVAL
July 12: The sun goes down, the stars come out, and the largest outdoor dance floor in Hampton Roads heats up with salsa, meringue and guaguanco dancing with music by local, regional and national Latin recording artists. 5–10 p.m. Town Point Park, Norfolk. www.festeventsva.org
MID-ATLANTIC HERMIT CRAB CHALLENGE
July 12: Pick a theme for your hermit crab and start the day with preliminary judging for the Miss Curvaceous Crustacean Beauty Pageant. Preliminary hermit crab races lead to the Crustacean 500, where the winner is crowned and awarded the “Order of the Mercury Claw” trophy. Free. 9 a.m.–1 p.m. 29th St., Virginia Beach Oceanfront. www.beachstreetUSA.com
THIRD ANNUAL VIRGINIA CARIBFEST
July 18–19: Festival celebrating the life, culture and food of the islands, featuring a themed parade, street performers, live music, delicious island cuisine and more. Harbor Park, Norfolk. www.virginiacaribfest.com
17TH ANNUAL OCEAN VIEW CRAB AND SEAFOOD FEAST
July 19: Flip-flops, sunglasses and an appetite for seafood are a must for one of the region’s most beloved summer festivals. Music sponsored by the Natchel Blues Network. Noon–7 p.m. Ocean View Beach Park, Norfolk. www.festeventsva.org
3RD ANNUAL MUSIC FOR THE HUNGRY
July 19: A day of fun and music, featuring live music and family activities in support of the Foodbank and its programs to feed the hungry residents on the Eastern Shore. $5. Noon–9 p.m. Mallards Restaurants, Onancock. 757-787-2557
HOGS FOR DOGS
July 19: Portsmouth Humane Society fundraiser and Bayside Harley poker run, featuring live music, food and beverages, door prizes, auction, pet contents and several pet vendors. Bayside Harley-Davidson, Portsmouth. 757-397-5550. www.baysideHD.com
UNDER THE STARS PERFORMANCE SERIES 2008—BLUEGRASS @ THE BAGLEY
July 19–20: A bluegrass mini-festival including a diverse line-up of tomorrow’s musical legends. Headliners TBA. Free. Chesapeake City Park. 757-382-6411.www.cityofchesapeake.net
SALVATION ARMY WOMEN’S AUXILIARY OF HAMPTON ROADS LUNCHEON
July 21: The Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary of Hampton Roads is a group of women dedicated to empowering families in need by assisting in the Salvation Army’s programs and fundraising events. Find out more about the organization by attending its monthly luncheon. Salvation Army Headquarters, 5525 Raby Rd., Norfolk. $8. Noon. 757-502-4007
26TH ANNUAL NORFOLK JAZZ FESTIVAL PRESENTED BY AT&T
July 25–26: The best in contemporary and smooth jazz returns to Norfolk, during the region’s longest running outdoor jazz festival. Live performances include six national smooth jazz recording artists, plus local and regional favorites. 5–11 p.m. Town Point Park, Norfolk. www.festeventsva.org
CHALK THE WALK ARTSPLOSION
July 26: An event that affords all artists the opportunity to be expressive in a medium that people of all ages can relate to ... chalk. Participants will base their chalk drawings on a theme. The possibilities are as limitless as the artists’ imaginations as they turn the bare boardwalk into a colorful canvas of masterpieces. Free. 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Virginia Beach Oceanfront. www.beachstreetUSA.com
2008 GHENT SUMMER BAR TOUR
July 26: A tour of 10 bars in Norfolk’s historic Ghent. Registration includes wristband good for specials at each establishment, long sleeve T-shirt, souvenir cup, magnet, key chain, koozie, guide map and other promotional items. Some friendly competitions will be held and prizes awarded. All proceeds benefit the Make-A-Wish foundation of Eastern Virginia. $15–$25. 4–9 p.m. 757-353-4660. www.ghentbartours.com
VIRGINIA INDIAN HERITAGE DAY
July 26: Intertribal dancing and drumming, panel discussions, themed museum tours and hands-on children’s activities honor Virginian Indian cultures and their important legacy in America. Presented in partnership with the Virginian Indian community. Jamestown Settlement, Route 31, James City County. 757-253-4838. www.historyisfun.org
TOWNE PLACE AT GREENBRIER SUMMER ART SHOW
July 26, Aug. 23: Artists exhibit and sell artwork, jewelry and more the fourth Saturday of each month. Towne Place at Greenbrier, Chesapeake. 10 a.m.–6 p.m. www.towneplaceatgreenbrier.com
PASTIMES OF COLONIAL VIRGINIA THEME MONTH
Aug. 1–31: Music, games, storytelling, and other diversions of 17th- and 18th-century Virginia are shown through hands-on activities and interpretive programs. Visitors can play corncob darts, ninepins, quoits, mancala and nine-men’s morris. Jamestown Settlement and Yorktown Victory Center. 757-253-4838. www.historyisfun.org
DOG DAYS OF SUMMER
Aug. 4, 7, 12, 14: A series of informative programs for dog owners, including Pets and Disasters, The Making of a Therapy Dog, Alternatives for Pets–Really!, and Chris Stakes a Pet Psychic. Free. Russel Memorial Library, Chesapeake. 6:30 and 7 p.m. 757-410-7016. www.chesapeake.lib.va.us
4TH ANNUAL CHESAPEAKE CRITERIUM
Aug. 9: Top-level bike racing in Chesapeake. There will be races for all United States Cycling Federation Categories, and prize money will be awarded to top finishers in each category. Presented by Velo Racing Virginia, sponsored by Chesapeake Parks and Recreation Department. Register onsite or pre-register online. 757-547-7188. www.bikereg.com
SCHOLA CANTORUM 7TH ANNUAL SUMMER SING AND MUSIC WORKSHOPS
Aug. 9: A casual day of enjoying, learning, and performing beautiful music. Open to all singers and lovers of music. Old Dominion University, Diehn Fine and Performing Arts Center, Norfolk. 757-625-7558. www.schola-cantorum.org
KING-LINCOLN MUSIC FESTIVAL
Aug. 16: Enjoy a variety of musical styles, including R&B and jazz, by regional musicians at this family festival featuring free kids’ activities and rides. Food and beverages for sale. Free. 10 a.m.–5 p.m. King-Lincoln Park, Newport News. 757-926-1400. www.nnparks.com
17TH ANNUAL TIDEWATER TEDDY BEAR AND DOLL SHOW AND SALE
Aug.16–17: Free bear and doll appraisal, with all donations to Hope Haven Children’s Home in Virginia Beach. Saturday 10 a.m.–5 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m.–4 p.m. St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church Convention Center, Virginia Beach. 757-588-6165
HARLEY DAVIDSON 105TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
Aug. 23: Celebrate the 105th anniversary of Harley Davidson at this kick-off party for Bayside Harley-Davidson with live music, bike raffle, Miller Lite promo girls, more than $3,000 in door prizes, food and beverages, live music and a raffle for Bruce Springsteen and Summerfest Concert tickets. Free. 5–7 p.m. Bayside Harley-Davidson, Portsmouth. 757-397-5550. www.baysideHD.com
35TH ANNUAL KING NEPTUNE’S GRAND BALL AND PRESENTATION
Aug. 23: Kick off the Neptune Festival in style by attending an elegant gala featuring fine dining, dancing and more. $175. Virginia Beach Convention Center. 757-498-0215
CLASSICS AT LEE HALL
Aug. 23: Car show open to all makes, models and years. Event will include food, activities for the kids, swap meet, vendors and door prizes. Free. 10 a.m.–3 p.m. To register a vehicle call 804-824-9198. Lee Hall Mansion, Newport News. 757-888-3371. www.leehall.org
46TH ANNUAL EAST COAST SURFING CHAMPIONSHIPS
Aug. 20–24: North America’s oldest-running surf competition and the second oldest continuously run surfing contest in the world takes place right here at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront. www.surfecsc.com
9TH ANNUAL ENDLESS SUMMER BEACH BASH
Aug. 29: Celebrate the end of summer with an evening of dining, dancing and socializing overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. $100. Cavalier Beach Club, Virginia Beach. 757-498-0215
SAIL IN THE ARTS
Aug.30–31: Third annual plein-air painting event in Cape Charles, on the scenic Eastern Shore of Virginia. Artists get two days to paint in the beautiful outdoors, and then the art is sold at the Stage Door Gallery in Cape Charles. 757-331-3669. www.stagedoorgallery.com
FINE ARTS COMMISSION SYMPHONY UNDER THE STARS AND FIREWORKS
Aug. 31: The Virginia Symphony Orchestra presents the conclusion of the Summer Performance Series. The Tidewater Pipes and Drums, including the Sheriff’s Pipe Band, opens the evening. Free. Chesapeake City Park. 757-382-6411. www.cityofchesapeake.net
WINE FOR THE ARTS
Aug. 31: Chesapeake Friends of the Arts (CFOTA) presents the third annual fundraising wine event, raising money for arts support in Chesapeake. Chesapeake City Park. 757-410-3019
ART
BLUE SKIES GALLERY
26 South King St., Hampton. 757-727-0028. www.blueskiesart.com
July 1–31: Celebrating Hampton: Its History and Culture. Exhibit celebrating the historic and contemporary city of Hampton, with art representing different aspects of the town.
Through July 13. Outside the Box. A Blue Skies Members’ show in which artists work in a medium you’re not used to seeing them use.
July 16–Aug. 25: Air & Water Show (Wind Chimes, Fountains, and Mobiles). Juror Barbara Kobylinska will judge entries based on general criteria such as most artistic, best construction, most creative or innovative and impressive craftsmanship.
Opening Aug. 27: Poetry and the Visual Arts Show. Includes art in any medium that relates to the poetry of Carolyn Kreiter-Foronda, recent Poet Laureate of Virginia.
CHRYSLER MUSEUM OF ART
245 W. Olney Rd., Norfolk. 757-664-6200. www.chrysler.org
Ongoing: Cameo Glass Performances: Masterpieces from the Chrysler’s Collection.
Through Aug. 17: Rembrandt’s Etchings: The Embrace of Darkness and Light, an exhibition that includes more than 130 of the master’s etchings.
Through Aug. 31: Prints from the David and Susan Goode Collection
Through Aug. 31: Ansel Adams Photography
Opening July 2: The Old Order and the New: P.H. Emerson and Photography, 1885–1895.
July 3, 10, 17, 24: For Arts’ Sake Cool It! Series. Enjoy live music and refreshing drinks at the Chrysler’s popular after-work get-together.
CONTEMPORARY ART CENTER OF VIRGINIA
2200 Parks Ave., Virginia Beach. 757-425-0000. www.cacv.org
Ongoing: Transformed. A group exhibition of two-dimensional, sculptural, installation, and video works that address the unrestrained potential of the mundane.
Ongoing: Liz Miller: Self-Sustaining Debacle. An exhibit full of simple shapes and intricate patters made of thousands of pieces of felt, nylon, paper and plastic.
COURTHOUSE GALLERIES
High and Court streets, Portsmouth. 757-393-8543. www.courthousegalleries.com
Opening July 25: Spectacular Spectacles. Featuring more than 300 spectacles and vision aids from around the world, this exhibit is created by the Museum of Vision and toured by Smith Kramer Fine Art Services. Some of the finest and most unusual pieces representative of changes in technology and craftsmanship.
Ongoing: Kites: A Tradition for All Ages. The exact date and origin of the kite is unknown, though it is believed they were flown in China more than 2.000 years ago. An exhibit presenting kites representative of both traditional and contemporary designs from around the world.
Ongoing: The Seduction of Hot Wax: Encaustic Painting. Encaustic/hot wax painting originated in Ancient Greece and is perhaps the earliest method of easel painting.
JAMESTOWN SETTLEMENT
Route 31, James City County. 757-253-4838. www.historyisfun.org
Opening July 15: A New World: England’s First View of America. Watercolor drawings of John White, the earliest visual record by an Englishman of the flora, fauna and people of the New World.
PENINSULA FINE ARTS CENTER
101 Museum Dr., Newport News. 757-596-8175. www.pfac-va.org
July 20: Sunday in the Park. A day of music, tours, demonstrations and art activities for the whole family, featuring reggae music, a gallery talk and studio art school demonstrations.
Through Aug. 31: Abstraction Today. An exhibition presenting a wide variety of works in one of the most challenging genres—abstraction. Includes room-sized installations to works that fit in the palm of your hand.
PORTLOCK GALLERIES AT SONO
3815 Bainbridge Blvd., Chesapeake. 757-502-4901. www.portlockgalleries.com
Through July 20: Shenandoah: Views of Our National Park by Hullihen Moore and Virginia Landscapes by Pierre Daura
Opening Aug. 1: Photography by Robert Lerner and Betty Scott Owen
MUSEUMS & HISTORIC HOUSES
THE MARINERS’ MUSEUM
100 Museum Dr., Newport News. 757-596-2222. www.marinersmuseum.org
Ongoing: Stationary Voyages: The Boat in Photograph. Unique exhibition focusing on 20 vessels from the renowned International Small Craft Collection as seen by 19 professional photographers from around the country.
July 25, Aug. 1: Summer Family Days. 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
THE NEWSOME HOUSE
2803 Oak Ave., Newport News. 757-247-2360. www.newsomehouse.org
July 5–31: Slavery in America: A traveling exhibit developed by The United States National Slavery Museum, in Fredericksburg. The exhibit includes information on slaves that has been conspicuously absent in American history textbooks and supplemental resource materials, as well as copies of original slave documents that are a part of the growing collection of the U.S. National Slavery Museum.
NAUTICUS
1 Waterside Dr., Norfolk. 757-664-1000. www.nauticus.org
July 31: Blue Planet Forum Lecture Series: Former NOAA Administrator Vice Admiral Conrad C. Lautenbacher, Jr. will discuss “How Climate Change Will Affect the Chesapeake Bay.” 7 p.m.
Sundays in August: Ice Cream Sundays. Kids ages 12 and under receive a free ice cream cone with one child’s admission.
Aug. 30: Back-to-School Pancake Breakfast
NORFOLK BOTANICAL GARDEN
6700 Azalea Garden Rd., Norfolk. 757-441-5838. www.nbgs.org
Ongoing: Mutambo: An Outdoor Sculpture Exhibition. Exhibition honoring the 70th anniversary of the Garden’s creation by 220 local African Americans, featuring 70 large stone sculptures created by Zimbabwe artists.
July 8, 10: Bits and Pieces. A two-day class of mosaic stepping-stones.
July 17, Aug. 21: Kayaking Sunset Paddle
Aug. 2: Curator’s Corner—Tree Myths. Discover the truth about trees.
Aug. 6: Hot House Hatha Yoga. A five-week session, held every Wednesday.
Aug. 6–27: Four-week Latin dancing class, with lessons on the meringue, cha-cha and mambo.
Aug. 16: Lunar Eclipse Moth Walk. Stroll through the butterfly garden with Teta Kain, naturalist and special consultant to the Butterfly Society of Virginia.
VIRGINIA AIR & SPACE CENTER
600 Settlers Landing Rd., Hampton. 757-727-0900. www.vasc.org
Ongoing: Candy Unwrapped! Discover the sweet and sour of candy.
Opening July 18: The Dark Knight in IMAX
Opening Aug. 22: Fly Me to the Moon 3D in IMAX
VIRGINIA AQUARIUM AND MARINE SCIENCE CENTER
717 General Booth Blvd., Virginia Beach. 757-385-FISH. www.virginiaaquarium.com
Ongoing: Cruise the Creek. Explore Owls Creek during a 35-minute family-friendly cruise focused on salt marsh ecology.
Ongoing: Dolphin Watching. Observe bottlenose dolphins and their dynamic behaviors during a 90-minute excursion on the Atlantic Ocean. Boat trips leave from the Virginia Beach Fishing Center at Rudee Inlet.
Ongoing: Little Builders! Young children who are visiting the Virginia Aquarium will become movers and shakers in this new exhibit. Two to seven-year-olds will create, play, and learn as they explore the concepts of construction, motion and simple machines.
VIRGINIA LIVING MUSEUM
524 J. Clyde Morris Blvd., Newport News. 757-595-1900. www.thevlm.org
Ongoing: Dino-Mania! Stomping, roaring, robotic dinosaurs come alive in an exhibit from Kokoro, the inventor of robotic dinosaurs.
Through Aug. 10: The Really BIG Dinosaur Puppet Show. Original songs, more than 20 giant puppets and plenty of audience participation provide the ultimate in family entertainment.
MUSIC
THE AMERICAN THEATRE
125 E. Mellen St., Hampton, 757-722-2787. www.hamptonarts.net
July 19: Alex de Grassi. The Grammy-nominated steel-string guitarist kicks off the American Theatre’s summer season with an intricate and flawless sound. 8 p.m.
July 25: John McCutcheon. The master of folk music is back for his annual summer visit. 8 p.m.
Aug. 23: Bill Jenkins and the Virginia Mountain Boys. Good old-style bluegrass music with some of the finest finger pickin’ you’ll find this side of the Shenandoahs. 8 p.m.
THE NORVA
317 Monticello Ave., Norfolk. 757-671-8100. www.thenorva.com
July 2: Cute is What We Aim For, with Powerspace and Danger Radio. $12–$14. 7 p.m.
July 10: Steel Pulse. Joined by rock and reggae band Lionize. $20–$25. 8 p.m.
July 12: Everlast with special guest. $12.50–$15. 9 p.m.
July 16: Alkaline Trio, with American Steel and The Fashion. $17.50–$20. 7 p.m.
July 23: Teddy Geiger. with Hilary McRae and Scott Harris. $12.50–$15. 7:30 p.m.
July 31: Badfish. A tribute to Sublime. $14–$17. 8 p.m.
Aug. 2: Gov’t Mule. $18.50–$22.50. 7 p.m.
Aug. 8: 2 Skinnee J’s., with special guest. $20–$25. 9 p.m.
Aug. 9: The Black Keys, with Be Your Own Pet. $20–$25. 9 p.m.
SANDLER CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS
201 Market St., Virginia Beach. 757-385-ARTS. www.sandlercenter.org
Aug. 23: Jazz Informance ’08. Saxophonist Wilton Felder, Hey Rim Jeon, vocalist Laura Brunner, and 10-year-old sensation Caleb E. Sanders bring the best of jazz.
SCOPE ARENA
201 E. Brambleton Ave., Norfolk. 757-664-6464. www.sevenvenues.com
July 19: Bow Wow. A Verizon VIP Tours Event, also featuring Mario, Ray J and Yung Berg. $39.50–$44.50. 8 p.m.
SMITHFIELD TIMES FRIDAY NIGHT CONCERT SERIES
Smithfield Times Lawn, Smithfield. 8 p.m. 757-357-5182. www.smithfield-virginia.com
July 11: Tidewater Concert Band. Patriotic anthems, show tunes and more.
July 18: Southside Homewreckers. A Richmond combo brings Piedmont and Delta Blues alive.
July 25: Bob Zentz. Virginia’s folk music ambassador.
Aug. 1: Army Dixieland. Fort Monroe-based duo.
Aug. 8: Peninsula Concert Band
Aug. 15: Four Star Edition. Navy rock and roll group.
Aug. 22: Flatland. Local bluegrass band.
Aug.. 29: Fleet Forces Band. The Navy’s 40-piece concert band.
VERIZON WIRELESS VIRGINIA BEACH AMPHITHEATER
3550 Cellar Door Way, Virginia Beach. 757-368-3000. www.livenation.com
July 6: Crue Fest: Featuring Motley Crue, Buckcherry, Sixx: A.M. and Papa Roach
July 15: Vans Warped Tour
July 17: Poets and Pirates Tour 2008. Corona Extra presents Kenny Chesney w/ LeAnn Rimes.
July 22: 311 and Snoop Dogg. Featuring special guest Fiction Plane.
July 25: Counting Crows and Maroon 5, with special guest Sara Bareilles
July 26: Projekt Revolution 2008 featuring Linkin Park, Chris Cornell, The Bravery and Ashes Divide
Aug. 1: Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival featuring Slipknot
Aug. 5: Tony Hawk’s Boom Boom HuckJam
Aug. 7: Dave Matthews Band
Aug. 12: Journey. With Heart and Cheap Trick.
Aug. 15: Toby Keith with Montgomery Gentry
Aug. 19: Jonas Brothers and Demi Lovato
Aug. 31: Brad Paisley with Jewel, Chuck Wicks and Julianne Hough
VIRGINIA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA: LA VIDA SALSA
757-213-1428, www.virginiasymphony.org
Aug. 28: The VSO performs Gerwshin’s Cuban Overture and other Latin-inspired gems in a free outdoor concert. 7:30 p.m. Lake Matoaka, The College of William and Mary, Williamsburg.
Aug. 29: 7:30 p.m. City Center at Oyster Point, Newport News.
Aug. 30: 7:30 p.m. Yorktown Monument, Yorktown.
STAGE
THE AMERICAN THEATRE
125 E. Mellen St., Hampton. 757-722-2787. www.hamptonarts.net
Aug. 5–8: The Mystical Arts of Tibet. Nine monks of Drepung Loseling Monastery return for their annual residence at the American Theatre. The monks construct a unique sand mandala over four days and also perform a majestic presentation of traditional Tibetan Buddhist chanting and dance.
Aug. 10: 10 Questions for the Dalai Lama. Presentation of the documentary film with a Q&A with director Rick Ray. 7 p.m.
FERGUSON CENTER FOR THE ARTS
1 University Place, Newport News. 757-594-7448. fergusoncenter.cnu.edu
Aug. 9: B.B. King. The reigning King of the Blues and long-time recording artist with countless entries in the R&B charts, B.B. King performs classic hits with his guitar, Lucille, in hand. $49–$79. 8 p.m.
HURRAH PLAYERS AT THE TCC ROPER PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
340 Granby St., Norfolk. 757-627-5437. www.hurrahplayers.com
July 25–27: Disney’s High School Musical. Virginia’s leading family theater company brings the Disney Channel’s smash hit musical to life on stage.
OLDE TOWNE MURDER MYSTERY DINNER THEATER
Renaissance Hotel, Portsmouth. 757-673-3000. www.maverickmurdermystery.com
July 11, 25: Mommy Dearest. $39.95. 6:30 p.m.
MYSTERY DINNER PLAYHOUSE—VIRGINIA BEACH
Double Tree Hotel, 1900 Pavilion Dr., Virginia Beach. 804-649-2583. www.mysterydinner.com
Ongoing: Here’s Killing You, Kid. Solve a 1940s detective film spoof murder mystery while enjoying a four-course dinner. $39.95
MYSTERY DINNER PLAYHOUSE—WILLIAMSBURG
Days Inn Hotel, 201 Water Country Pkwy., Williamsburg. 804-649-2583. www.mysterydinner.com
Ongoing: Death By Disco. Solve a 1970s disco murder mystery while enjoying a four-course dinner. $39.95
WELLS THEATRE
254 Granby St., Norfolk. 757-664-6464. www.sevenvenues.com
July 12: Leslie Jordan’s My Trip Down the Pink Carpet. Made famous as the nemesis to Karen Walker on the hit TV show Will and Grace, Leslie Jordan has conquered multitudes of performance mediums on the strength of his own character and convictions. Watch him take the stage for an evening of Southern branded humor, storytelling and fun. $39.50–$49.50. 8 p.m.
TIDEWATER REPERTORY THEATRE AT YODER BARN
600 Hamilton Dr., Newport News. 757-594-7475. www.tidewaterrep.org
July 2–12: Of Mice and Men. Tidewater Regional Repertory Theatre presents one of the most celebrated American stories.
July 16–26: The Foreigner. Meet an unforgettable cast of characters in Larry Shue’s comic gem.
SPORTS
NORFOLK TIDES
Ongoing: Watch some baseball, drink a beer, inhale a hot dog. Riptide, the mascot, is sure to keep you entertained well into the evening. $9.50–$11. Harbor Park, Norfolk. 757-622-2222.
www.norfolktides.com
