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December 16, 2013

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2014 HAMPTON, VIRGINIA WINTER CALENDAR!!

Love Like Winter --Hampton, Virginia gears up for winter 2014 with a calendar full of special events

and activities--

Hampton, Virginia- This winter, grab your boots, scarf, and heavy coat and head to

Hampton, Virginia for an array of “cool” events. Whether checking out the action at the

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annual Virginia Duals, browsing over 250 vendor booths at Mid-Atlantic Quilt

Festival XXV, or getting some fresh new ink at the Fourth annual Hampton Roads

Tattoo Arts Festival, there is a wealth of events for every type of individual.

Hampton University Museum is currently hosting The Dianne Whitfield-Locke & Carnell

Locke Collection: Building on Tradition, an exhibition of over 60 works of art collected

by two passionate collectors, Dr. Dianne Whitfield-Locke and her husband, Carnell

Locke. It includes paintings, prints, and drawings from a collection that numbers well

over 1100 works. Master artists from the 19th century on display in the exhibition include

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Henry O. Tanner, Robert Duncanson, Grafton Tyler Brown., Aaron Douglass, Palmer

Hayden, Jacob Lawrence, and a rare work by William H. Johnson. In addition, the show

will features 20 pieces of sculpture, including works by Richard Hunt, Augusta Savage,

Beulah Woodward, Richmond Barthe, and art historian and artist, Dr. David Driskell.

The exhibition runs through May 12.

February 1, join 350 human friends and over 65 pet friends at the Peninsula SPCA’s

Seventh annual Fur Ball Gala, taking place at the Hampton Roads Convention Center.

The 2014 Fur Ball will be the first event hosted by the PSPCA as an “Adoption

Guarantee” or “no-kill” shelter. This lively red carpet event is the organization’s largest

fundraising event of the year. Guests will enjoy an evening of dining, dancing, and

bidding on silent and live auction items. Cost is $125 per person and $75 per pet.

Exhibitors will fill the Hampton Roads Convention Center with thousands of products

and services for pets at the World of Pets Expo, taking place February 15-16. Some of

the country’s foremost authorities in the pet industry will present seminars and

demonstrations covering practically every aspect of pet care and training. Pets covered in

these seminars include dogs, cats, birds, reptiles, ferrets and more. In addition to the

shopping extravaganza and the seminar series, there will be continuous entertainment and

demonstrations by nationally known pet entertainers, trainers, as well as interactive and

educational presentations. Cost is $9 for adults, $5 for children (ages 5-12), and free for

children under 5.

Celebrate 25 years of quilt, wearable, and textile art at Mid-Atlantic Quilt Festival

XXV, one of the largest and most anticipated quilt gatherings on the eastern seaboard.

Presented by Mancuso Show Management and drawing upwards of 10,000 attendees, the

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show, taking place February 27- March 2 at the Hampton Roads Convention Center, is a

must for any quilting or art enthusiast. Highlights include a Merchants Mall with over

250 vendor booths (showcasing everything from quilting supplies to sewing related craft

items), clothing, textiles, books, antique quilts, and more. There will also be plenty of

special exhibitions and workshops, as well as lectures by some of the most-renowned

individuals in the quilting industry. Cost is $15.00 (includes re-admission) and $13.00

Sunday only. Children under 16 are free.

In the market for some new ink? Check out the Fourth annual Hampton Roads Tattoo

Arts Festival, taking place at the Hampton Roads Convention Center March 7-9.

Presented by Folk City Tattoo and Twisted Ink magazine, this highly anticipated event

will celebrate all aspects of the tattooing industry and welcome talented artists from

across the country. During the event, interested attendees have the option of speaking

with tattoo artists and having the work performed on-site at the convention center. The

cost of each tattoo is in addition to the entrance fee price and is negotiated between

customer and artist. This year’s highlights include the Miss Hampton Roads Pin-Up Girl

Contest, Little Tikes Temporary Tattoo Contest, Team TDH, live music, and more!

This March 14-16, meet with RV dealers from across the Mid-Atlantic at the 10th

annual Progressive Insurance Virginia RV Show. The event, drawing upwards of

10,000 attendees to the Hampton Roads Convention Center, will showcase the latest

styles and trends in the industry. Attendees will want to take the opportunity to meet with

experts in the RV field, as well as enjoy special deals on travel trailers, 5th wheels, and

motor homes. Buy one adult ticket, get one free (must be purchased at show).

On March 29, Hampton welcomes the Seventh annual Hunt for Hampton History, a

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historical showcase taking place at the Hampton History Museum. The event is filled

with activities focusing on our local history and includes re-enactors, music, hands-on

activities, and interactive displays that celebrate our “story” and help us explore and

preserve the past.

Other notable winter happenings include the South Eastern Gun & Knives Show, Sixth

annual My Time Women’s Show, Hampton Roads Home & Garden Show, and

Zumba Love Fest at the Hampton Roads Convention Center; Country Winterblast and

Hampton Spring Jam at the Hampton Coliseum; 16th

annual Black History Program

Celebration Breakfast presented by Aberdeen Gardens at the Crowne Plaza Hampton

Marina Hotel; Super Bowl in IMAX at the Virginia Air & Space Center; and countless

shows at The American Theatre, among others.

January 2014

4 WWE Live

WWE Live returns to the Hampton Coliseum for the first time in almost 4 years! See all

of your favorite WWE superstars in action including: John Cena, CM Punk, World

Heavyweight Champion Alberto Del Rio, Paul Heyman, The Wyatt Family, and many

more! *Subject to change. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. Hampton Coliseum. 7:30 p.m.

$15.00 - $95.00. 757/838-4203. www.hamptoncoliseum.org (1000 Coliseum Drive,

Hampton, VA 23666)

10-11 34th Annual Virginia Duals

The Peninsula Wrestling Association hosts the 34th Annual Virginia Duals Wrestling

Tournament at the Hampton Coliseum. The team advancement concept started in

Hampton, Virginia with the Virginia Duals in 1981 and is now used by Virginia and

many other states to determine the best high school team in the state. The National

College Wrestling Coaches Association also recognized the value of the Team

Advancement concept and now has the National Dual Team Championships to recognize

the best college team in the nation. The Virginia Duals Wrestling Tournament is the

largest college and high school tournament in the world. Hampton Coliseum. Admission

Fee. 757/838-4203. www.virginiaduals.org (1000 Coliseum Drive, Hampton, VA 23666)

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18-19 Southeastern Guns & Knives Show

Founded in 1982 by "Doc" Mendelson, SGK Shows carry on the uniquely American

tradition of Gun Shows. Catering to dealers and public alike, SGK currently produces

gun shows on the East Coast. For the public, we strive to bring the best assortment of

firearms and related products together for home defense, collecting, and sport shooting.

Hampton Roads Convention Center. 9:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. Saturday, 10:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.

Sunday. Adults $10.00; Children (13-17) $7.00, Children (12 and under) free with adult

21 years or older. 757/315-1610. www.guns-knives.com (1610 Coliseum Drive Hampton,

VA 23666)

18 Aquila Theatre Company in Fahrenheit 451

Aquila Theatre presents Fahrenheit 451, based on Ray Bradbury's dystopian forewarning

of a future where literature and knowledge are oppressed to the point of near extinction.

Protagonist Guy Montag works as a fireman in a world where firemen no longer

extinguish fires, but ignite them to burn books and the houses that contain them. Written

60 years ago, Fahrenheit 451 has been the center of censorship debates since its original

publication in 1953. But despite the controversy, the novel has become a literary classic

and perennial best seller, as well as inspiring stage and screen adaptations. Aquila

Theatre is no stranger to great works of literature and brings new life to this cautionary

tale of the importance of knowledge. Pre-performance lecture begins at 7:00pm. The

American Theatre. 8:00 p.m. $25-$30. 757/722-2787. www.hamptonarts.net (125 East

Mellen Street, Hampton, VA 23663)

25 Theatre IV in Buffalo Soldier

Based on the true story of our nation's longest surviving Buffalo Soldier and veteran of

the Spanish-American War, this dramatic play with music tells the heroic story of the 9th

and 10th Cavalries. These brave horse soldiers served our country well but received little

of the recognition they deserved. In 1996, Buffalo Soldier was one of twelve plays

selected The Best American Plays for Young Audiences and has been performed at the

Pentagon in honor of African American History Month. Buffalo Soldier was developed

with support from Lila Wallace - Reader's Digest New Works for Young Audiences, a

program of the Lila Wallace - Reader's Digest Fund. Q & A following each performance.

The American Theatre. 11:00 a.m. & 2:00 p.m. $10.00. 757/722-2787.

www.hamptonarts.net (125 East Mellen Street, Hampton, VA 23663)

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25 Country Winterblast

97.3 The Eagle (WGH-FM) and Hampton Coliseum are pleased to announce that

Winterblast '14 will again showcase an array of the hottest up and coming national

country artists as well as local country artists at affordable ticket prices. Winterblast '14

features American Idol winner Scotty McCreery. He will be joined by three other

national artists including Drake White, Eric Paslay and Brothers Osborne. Winterblast

will also feature Levi Road, last year's Winterblast Challenge contest winner. Doors open

at 4:00 p.m. Hampton Coliseum. 5:00 p.m. $15.00-$35.00. 757/838-4203.

www.hamptoncoliseum.org (1000 Coliseum Drive, Hampton, VA 23666)

26 Hampton University Founder's Day

Gen. Samuel Armstrong founded Hampton University 144 years ago. Each year, HU’s

President Dr. William R. Harvey and other members of the HU community attend a

commemorative wreath-placing ceremony at Armstrong’s gravesite, a ceremony

featuring a keynote speaker and an awards presentation. Includes performances by the

Hampton University choir. Hampton University. 757/727-5402. www.hamptonu.edu

(Hampton University Hampton, VA 23668)

February 2014

1 17th Annual Black History Program Celebration Breakfast

Celebrate the start of Black History Month with members of the Aberdeen Gardens

Historic and Civic Association at the 15th annual Black History Program Celebration

Breakfast. This year’s speaker is Belinda Adams. Crowne Plaza Hampton Marina Hotel.

8:30 a.m.-11:00 a.m. $25.00. 757/722-2345. (700 Settlers Landing Road, Hampton, VA

23669)

1 Sixth Annual My Time Women’s Show

Women from all over Hampton Roads attend this informative and entertaining event to

shop, sample and gather information about a wide range of topics, and after four years of

successful events we’re confident that you’ll find your demographic among our 3,000

attendees. Whether your product or service relates to health, fashion, beauty, home

decor, family life, cooking or anything else women would be interested in, your target

audience will be at the MyTime Women’s Show! Hampton Roads Convention Center.

10:00 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. $5.00 per ticket; $35.00 for VIP. 757/315-1610.

www.mytimeshow.com (1610 Coliseum Drive Hampton, VA 23666)

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1 Peninsula SPCA’s Seventh Annual Fur Ball Gala

At Fur Ball, you will be greeted with the sounds of The Strolling Silver Strings, a joint

presentation of the Music Education and Programs for the Gifted of the Norfolk Public

Schools. You and your pet can spend a glamorous evening while supporting the

orphaned pets at the Peninsula SPCA. Dance the night away with live entertainment

from Tidewater Drive Band, enjoy cocktails, and fine dining catered by Embassy Suites.

To help raise funds, guests may participate in the Fur Ball’s live and silent auction.

Auctioneer will be G. Amory LeCuyer from Hampton House Auctions. In the past,

contributors have won prizes such as a vacation to Africa, a trip to Disney World, and

Bahamas escape. Hampton Roads Convention Center. 6:00 p.m.-11:00 p.m. $125.00 per

person; $75.00 per pet. 757/595-1399 ext. 109. www.peninsulaspca.org/furball (1610

Coliseum Drive Hampton, VA 23666)

2 Super Bowl in IMAX

Enjoy Superbowl XLVIII on the Peninsula’s biggest screen! Food and beverages available for purchase. Virginia Air & Space Center. Free Admission. 757/727-0900.

www.vasc.org. (600 Settlers Landing Road, Hampton, VA 23669)

5 Arlo Guthrie

For the past year, American Theatre favorite Arlo Guthrie has been touring solo in

celebration of his father Woody Guthrie's centennial. This year, he continues to honor the

elder Guthrie's remarkable legacy with a series of live shows accompanied by a small

band for a spirited musical tribute by a son for his father. Don't miss this chance to join

Arlo in the continuing celebration honoring the lasting influence of his father's

tremendous contributions to American music and his own unique inheritance from

Woody Guthrie. The American Theatre. 7:30 p.m. $40.00. 757/722-2787.


7-9 Hampton Roads Home & Garden Show

Join the Peninsula Housing and Builders Association for this fantastic event, featuring an

exciting line-up of celebrities and home and garden experts, offering gardening activities

that offer something for everyone in the family. Appearing at the show will be Chip

Wade, Host, HGTV’s “Elbow Room”, Don Engebretson, The Renegade Gardener,

contributor to Better Homes & Garden Magazine and for family entertainment, K-9’s in

Flight, a rescue-dog acrobatics team. Back by popular demand, Habitat for Humanity’s

ReStoration Challenge… three local professional interior designers will each create a

room using only items they were able to find at the Habitat ReStore. Hampton Roads

Convention Center. 10:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m. Friday & Saturday; 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.

Sunday. $10.00; Children 10 and under are free. 757/305-9029

www.hamptonroadshomeshow.com (1610 Coliseum Drive Hampton, VA 23666)

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8 Black History Month Celebration

Join us as we celebrate the achievements of African-Americans in aviation, space and

technology. Meet members of the Tidewater Chapter of Tuskegee Airmen, and more.

Virginia Air & Space Center. Included in regular exhibit admission. 757/727-0900.

www.vasc.org (600 Settlers Landing Road, Hampton, VA 23669)

8 Walnut Street Theatre in Driving Miss Daisy

Founded in 1809, Walnut Street Theatre is the oldest continuously operating theatre in

the United States. For more than 200 years, this venerable institution has stood the test of

time to become a staple of the cultural community. Driving Miss Daisy marks Walnut

Street's fourth national tour. Alfred Uhry's classic play is a funny, timeless, searing, and

ultimately hopeful meditation on growing old, relationships, and loyalty. This iconic take

of price, changing times, and the transformative power of friendship has warmed the

hearts of millions. Set against the backdrop of the Civil Rights Era, Driving Miss Daisy

tells the story of Miss Daisy and her newly hired chauffeur, Hoke, who discover they

have much in common. The American Theatre. 8:00 p.m. $25.00-$30.00. 757/722-2787.


9 Mad River Theatre Works in The Story of Jackie Robinson

At the start of the summer of 1847, television was brand new, the sound barrier had not

been broken,and baseball was a white man's game. By the time the fall arrived, all that

had changed:

President Truman addressed the nation for the first time on RV, Chuck Yeager flew faster

than any man ever had, and Jackie Robinson because the first African-American to play

major league baseball. This new play with music by Mad River Theatre Works depicts

the events that shaped Jackie Robinson's character and his struggle to gain acceptance

and the tremendous obstacles he overcame on his way to changing the face of our

national past time and our nation. Q & A following performance. The American Theatre.

2:30 p.m. $15.00. 757/722-2787. www.hamptonarts.net (125 East Mellen Street,

Hampton, VA 23663)

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10 Sixth Annual Youth Career Expo

Presented by the Peninsula Council for Workforce Development, the Virginia Peninsula

Chamber of Commerce and the six greater Peninsula school districts, this event will bring

professionals in industry, education and business together to focus on preparing our youth

for the workplace. As in the past, the Expo will include mock interviews. This year the

students will have an opportunity to participate in a roundtable discussion with a panel of

Human Resources professionals. They will discuss interviewing skills, social networks,

workplace readiness skills and what employers are looking for in an employee. During

the Expo, students will be able to talk with representatives from different “worlds” of

business, industry and education in the Business Hall. The “worlds” include --

Construction, Advanced Manufacturing, Government/Public Safety, Finance, Hospitality,

STEM, Defense, Education, Automotive, Green Jobs, Real Estate, Healthcare as well as

the “World of Newport News Shipbuilding.” Hampton Roads Convention Center. 8:00

a.m.-3:00 p.m. 757/325-8158. www.vaPeninsulaChamber.com (1610 Coliseum Drive,

Hampton, VA 23666)

11-12 Guitar Passions featuring Sharon Isbin, Stanley Jordan & Romero Lubambo

Acclaimed for her extraordinary lyricism, technique, and versatility, multiple Grammy

Award winner Sharon Isbin has been hailed as "the pre-eminent guitarist of our time."

She has presented sold out performances throughout the world in the greatest halls. Her

catalogue of over 25 recordings - from Baroque, Spanish/Latin and 20th Century to

crossover and jazz-fusion - reflects remarkable variety. She has been acclaimed for

expanding the guitar repertoire with some of the finest new works of the century. She will

be joined by jazz guitarists Stanley Jordan and Romero Lubambo. Their amazing talents

are sure to please lovers of all music genres. The American Theatre. 7:30 p.m. Tuesday;

7:30 p.m. Wednesday. $25.00-$30.00. 757/722-2787. www.hamptonarts.net (125 East


14-15 Advance Auto Parts Monster Jam

Advance Auto Parts Monster Jam, stars the biggest performers on four wheels: Monster

Jam trucks! The twelve-feet-tall, ten-thousand-pound machines will bring you to your

feet, racing and ripping up a custom-designed track full of obstacles to soar over - or

smash through. Hampton Coliseum. 7:30 p.m. Friday; 2:00 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. Saturday.

$25.00 Adults; $30 Children (ages 2-12). 757/838-4203. www.hamptoncoliseum.org

(1000 Coliseum Drive, Hampton, VA 23666)

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15-16 World of Pets Expo

Exhibitors will fill the spacious HRCC with thousands of products and services for pets.

Some of the country’s foremost authorities in the pet industry will present seminars and

demonstrations covering practically every aspect of pet care and training. Pets covered in

these seminars include dogs, cats, birds, reptiles, ferrets and other animals. In addition to

the shopping extravaganza and the seminar series, there will be continuous entertainment

and demonstrations by nationally known pet entertainers, trainers, also interactive and

educational presentations. Hampton Roads Convention Center. 10:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m.

Saturday; 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. Sunday. $9.00 Adults; $5.00 Children (ages 5-12);

Children under 5 are free. 800/882-9894. www.worldofpets.org (1610 Coliseum Drive,

Hampton, VA 23666)

16 The Venice Baroque Orchestra

Founded in 1997 by Baroque scholar and harpsichordist Andrea Marcon, Venice Baroque

Orchestra is recognized as one of the premiere ensembles devoted to period instrument

performance, committed to the rediscovery of the 17th and 18th-century masterpieces. In

addition to international tours and an album release in 2012, the Orchestra's concerts have

been featured on frequent radio broadcasts and have been seen worldwide in several

television specials and films. The American Theatre. 2:30 p.m. $30.00-$35.00. 757/722-

2787. www.hamptonarts.net (125 East Mellen Street, Hampton, VA 23663)

27 – March 2 Mid-Atlantic Quilt Festival XXV

Celebrate 25 years of quilt, wearable, and textile art at Mid-Atlantic Quilt Festival XXV,

one of the largest and most anticipated quilt gatherings on the eastern seaboard. The

theme of this year’s festival “What If?” gives entrants an opportunity to relate what their

quilt would say…if it could talk! Other highlights include a Merchants Mall with over

250 vendor booths (showcasing everything from quilting supplies to sewing related craft

items), clothing, textiles, books, antique quilts, and more. Hampton Roads Convention

Center. 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. Thursday-Saturday; 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Sunday. $15.00

includes readmission, $13.00 Sunday only, Ages 16 and under free. 757/315-1610.

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March 2014

4 Caladh Nua

Caladh Nua, a Gaelic name meaning "a new or safe port or anchorage," delivers modetn

arrangements while paying homage to the traditional sounds and swells unique to

Ireland's centuries of music. The five versatile musicians and singers play a variety of

instruments including banjo, fiddle, bodhran, tin whistle, guitar, and button accordion.

Traditional Irish music is woven together with the group's innovative contemporary

styling to bring to life both the history and future of Irish music. The American Theatre.

7:30 p.m. $25.00-$30.00. 757/722-2787. www.hamptonarts.net (125 East Mellen Street,

Hampton, VA 23663)

7 Hampton Spring Jam

Hampton Spring Jam featuring Keith Sweat, GUY, SWV and Dru Hill hosted by Slick

Rick is Friday, March 7, 2014 at 8 pm. Don't miss the concert party that's kicking spring

off right! *Artists scheduled to appear are subject to change. Hampton Coliseum. 8:00

p.m. $45.50-$69.50. 757/838-4203. www.hamptoncoliseum.org (1000 Coliseum Drive,

Hampton, VA 23666)

7-9 Fourth Annual Hampton Roads Tattoo Festival

Presented by Folk City Tattoo and Twisted Ink magazine, the Fourth Annual Hampton

Roads Tattoo Festival will celebrate all aspects of the tattooing industry. During the

event, interested attendees have the option of speaking with tattoo artists and having the

work performed on-site. The cost of each tattoo is in addition to the entrance fee price

and is negotiated between customer and artist. Hundreds of tattoo artists, tons of vendors,

and live music/shows all weekend. Whether you want to get tattooed, do a little shopping,

or just admire some of the best artists in the business, the Hampton Roads Tattoo Festival

has something for just about everyone. Even the kids can enjoy face painting and

temporary tattoos! Hampton Roads Convention Center. 12:00 p.m.-12:00 a.m. Friday;

10:00 a.m.- 12:00 a.m. Saturday; 12:00 p.m.- 8:00 p.m. Sunday. $25.00 daily, $45.00

Weekend Pass, $35.00 Military Weekend Pass. 757/484-1319. www.hrtattoofest.com

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8 The Acting Company in Hamlet

The Acting Company returns to The American Theatre stage to present one of the most

powerful and influential tragedies in English literature. Shakespeare's Hamlet tells a tale

of the impossibility of certainty and the complexity of action. When the ghost of his

father appears to Hamlet and claims he's been murdered by his own brother, Hamlet feels

a responsibility to avenge his father's death. However, he is wracked with doubts - can he

trust the ghost and is slaying his uncle the right course of action? One of Shakespeare's

most popular works in his lifetime, Hamlet still remains one of the most performed. The

American Theatre. 8:00 p.m. $25.00-$30.00. 757/722-2787. www.hamptonarts.net (125

East Mellen Street, Hampton, VA 23663)

9 The Acting Company in Rosencrantz & Guildenstern are Dead

Recipient of a TONY Honor in Theater, The Acting company has performed 137

productions for millions of people across America while developing the careers of some

of America's finest actors. Veterans of The American Theatre, The Acting Company

comes back with a presentation of Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead. Focused on

the misadventures of two minor characters from Shakespeare's Hamlet, this play takes

place with the events of the tragedy in the background. Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are

unaware of their scripted lives and are unable to deviate from them. The story examines

fate and will make you question if you ever really know what's going on. The American

Theatre. 2:30 p.m. $25.00-$35.00. 757/722-2787. www.hamptonarts.net (125 East


13 Disney’s Approach to Leadership Excellence

The Peninsula Council for Workforce Development again welcomes Disney Institute

with a new program. This immersive benchmarking experience will engage you in the

time-tested best practices, sound methodologies, and real life business lessons that

sustained the global success of Disney for over 85 years. Throughout the full-day

“Disney’s Approach to Leadership Excellence” program, you will gain insight into

Disney strategies and tactics for improving business results through exceptional

leadership. Throughout this experience you learn the details of the Chain of Excellence

and how to adapt it to improve results within your own organization. Hampton Roads

Convention Center. 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. $349.00-$399.00. 757/826-3327.

www.pcfwd.org/employer-initiatives/disney-institute/ (1610 Coliseum Drive, Hampton,

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14-16 Tenth Annual Progressive Insurance RV Show

Meet with RV dealers from across the Mid-Atlantic at the 10th annual Progressive

Insurance Virginia RV Show. The event, drawing upwards of 10,000 attendees to the

Hampton Roads Convention Center, will showcase the latest styles and trends in the

industry. Attendees will want to take the opportunity to meet with experts in the RV field,

as well as enjoy special deals on travel trailers, 5th wheels, and motor homes. Hampton

Roads Convention Center. 12:00 p.m.- 8:00 p.m. Friday; 10:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m. Saturday;

11:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Sunday. $8.00 online; $10.00 at the door (Cash only); 12 and under

free. DATE NIGHT- Friday & Saturday after 5:00 p.m. Buy one adult ticket, get one free

(must be purchased at show). 757/315-1610. www.virginiarvshow.com (1610 Coliseum

Drive, Hampton, VA 23666)

15 Professional Bull Riders

The PBR’s Touring Pro Division is about one thing: hunger. And it's coming your way.

Buckle up: This is the stepping stone to the glitz and glamour of the elite Built Ford

Tough Series, but there’s nothing minor-league about it. These are young men dreaming

of the big time. To make it, they have to get past the same monsters you see every week

on national television, and superstar veterans looking to stand in their way. Hampton

Coliseum. 7:30 p.m. $10.00-$75.00. 757/838-4203. www.hamptoncoliseum.org (1000

Coliseum Drive, Hampton, VA 23666)

20 Trio Valtorna

Trio Taltorna brings together the gifts of three internationally recognized artists. After

performing together at "Music from Angel Fire" Chamber Music Festival, renowned

violinist Ida Kavafian and French horn player extraordinaire David Jolley decided to

continue in collaboration, adding the young pianist Gilled Vonsattel to complete the

ensemble. The ensemble promises to offer chamber music par excellence to audiences

across the United States. The American Theatre. 7:30 p.m. $25.00-$30.00. 757/722-

2787. www.hamptonarts.net (125 East Mellen Street, Hampton, VA 23663)

22-23 Southeastern Guns & Knives Show

Founded in 1982 by "Doc" Mendelson, SGK Shows carry on the uniquely American

tradition of Gun Shows. Catering to dealers and public alike, SGK currently produces

gun shows on the East Coast. For the public, we strive to bring the best assortment of

firearms and related products together for home defense, collecting, and sport shooting.

Hampton Roads Convention Center. 9:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. Saturday; 10:00 a.m. – 4:00

p.m. Sunday. $10.00 Adults, $7.00 Ages 13-17, Free admission for children 12 & under

accompanied by an adult 21 years or older. 757/315-1610. www.guns-knives.com (1610


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22-23 Flamenco Vivo, Carlota Santana

Carlota Santana has been named "The Keeper of Flamenco" by Dance Magazine. She has

dedicated Flamenco Vivo to the mission of building bridges between cultures, using the

universal spirit of the vibrant and vigorous steps. The company also has an arts-in-

education program that integrates Spanish dance and culture into school cirricula.

Through creating new works and developing young artists and choreographers, Ms.

Santana has found a permanent home for Flamenco Vivo in the U.S. where it thrives. The

American Theatre. 8:00 p.m. Saturday; 2:30 p.m. Sunday. $30.00-$35.00. 757/722-2787.


25-26 Celtic Nights

Irish music, dance, and storytelling form part of the very cornerstone of Ireland's identity

as a nation. They are the languages of the soul and reflect the spirit of the people. Celtic

Nights has brought Ireland's distinctive and evolving music and dance to the world stage

and showcases traditions in a spectacular fashion. Drawn from the history and folklore of

Ireland and her Celtic cousins, the group captures the essence of a great people from a

small island and their journeys of hope. Dances will be performed and music will be

played to weave a memorable evening of total entertainment for all who come to be a part

of Celtic Nights. The American Theatre. 7:30 p.m. Tuesday; 7:30 p.m. Wednesday.

$30.00-$35.00. 757/722-2787. www.hamptonarts.net (125 East Mellen Street, Hampton,

VA 23663)

29 Seventh Annual Hunt for Hampton History

This event focuses on our local history and includes re-enactors, music, hands-on

activities, and interactive displays that celebrate our “story” and help us explore and

preserve the past. This is an event for families and those interested in telling their part of

Hampton history. Hampton History Museum. Saturday 10:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. Free

Admission. 757/727-1610. www.hamptonhistorymuseum.org (120 Old Hampton Lane,

Hampton, VA 23669)

29 Alex de Grassi & Andrew York

Two leading innovators of the guitar, Alex de Grassi and Andrew York, join forces to

fuse the sounds and traditions of steel and nylon into a unique duo program. With roots in

seemingly different traditions - de Grassi as a largely self-taught folk and jazz musician

and York as a trained classical artist - a mutual passion for exploring all types of music

has led these two acclaimed composers/performers to branch out and find a common

space there the steel-string and classical guitar interact seamlessly. Juxtaposing original

compositions, improvisation, and unlikely arrangements of everything from Monk to

Piazzolla to the Police, their duo performances take audiences for a ride through

astonishingly diverse terrain. This collaboration is sure to delight! The American Theatre.

8:00 p.m. $25.00-$30.00. 757/722-2787. www.hamptonarts.net (125 East Mellen Street,

Hampton, VA 23663)

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30 Zumba Love Fest

Join over 80 of 757's wonderful Zumba Instructors along with our LIVE musical guest

for the 2014 Zumba LOVE Fest! We are coming together to promote health and fitness in

the Hampton Roads area. Hampton Roads Convention Center. 757/315-1610. (1610


ONGOING 2014 EVENTS & EXHIBITIONS

Sea to Stars Ticket

Purchase this ticket good for one-time admission to the Virginia Air & Space Center,

IMAX Theater, Miss Hampton II Harbor Cruise, Hampton History Museum and the

Hampton Carousel at the low price of $39 for adults, $25 children ages 4 -11. Available

at the Hampton Visitor Center and the Virginia Air & Space Center. Call 727-1102 or

727-0900 for details.

(First Monday of every month) Port Hampton Lecture Series

Features authors, living historians, and local history buffs discussing topics from

Hampton’s past as well as related historical subjects of a regional and national flavor.

Memberships available at the door. Hampton History Museum. 7:00 p.m. Free

Admission for members; Non-members, $3.00. 757/727-1610.

www.hamptonhistorymuseum.org (120 Old Hampton Lane, Hampton, VA 23669)

(Second Saturday of every month) Junior Archaeology Club

Geared for children ages 8 to 16, this monthly meeting allows young Indiana Jones to

explore the wonder of discover through the use of reproduction artifacts, simulations,

field trips, and participation in real archaeological digs.. Hampton History Museum. 9:00

a.m.-10:30 a.m. $10.00 Annual Membership dues. 757/727-6854.


(Second Saturday of every month) Hampton History Museum Family Day

Family friendly activities and creative experiences relating to exhibitions and history

themes each month. Hampton History Museum. 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Free Admission.

757/727-1610. www.hamptonhistorymuseum.org (120 Old Hampton Lane, Hampton, VA

23669)

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(Second Saturday of every month) Bluebird Country Hayride

Come on down to Bluebird Gap Farm for a good old-fashioned country hayride. We load

up near the Bluebird Amphitheatre and take a leisurely ride in a tractor-drawn hay wagon

down the road a ways to the back of the farm, around the fishing pond, through the

woods, and back. Wanna go again? Well just get back in line and ride again if you want

to (fair-weather dependent). Bluebird Gap Farm. 12:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m. Free Admission.

757/825-4750. www.hampton.gov/bbgf

(60 Pine Chapel Road, Hampton, VA 23666)

(Third Wednesday of every month) Lunch In Time Lecture

This is a fun and informative series, you’ll never know who may attend! Bring your

lunch, and have a drink and dessert on us. Hampton History Museum. 12:00 p.m. Free

Admission. 757/727-1610. www.hamptonhistorymuseum.org (120 Old Hampton Lane,

Hampton, VA 23669)

(Third Wednesday of every month) Front Porch Music Series

Some of the area’s best blues, bluegrass, gospel, jazz and folk musicians share music that

has shaped the nation’s soundscape. Hampton History Museum. 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. Free

Admission for members, Non-members, $5.00. 757/727-1610.


(Last Thursday of every month) Our Stories, Our Time Series

Each month featured speakers open up a new topic for attendees to share their personal

stories that are recorded for posterity. Hampton History Museum. 7:00 p.m. Free

Admission for members; Non-members, $3.00. 757/727-1610.


(Ongoing through January 26) Peninsula Glass Guild Juried Exhibition

This 26th annual juried exhibition presents the many forms of glass created by members

of the Peninsula Glass Guild. The PGG, established in 1986 to promote quality art glass

in the community, is a membership organization of Virginia artists working in a wide

range of creative process including blown, carved, cast, painted, flame worked, fused,

leaded, neon, sandblasted, and stained glass. Related events will include the juror's

lecture, a mobile hot shop with glass working demonstrations, and a silent auction. An

internationally known figure from the world of glass art will select and present $250 in

awards. The Charles H. Taylor Arts Center. 757/727-1490. www.hamptonarts.net (4205

Victoria Boulevard, Hampton, VA 23669)

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(Ongoing through January 26) Glass Bone Animals: Works in Glass by Jude

Schlotzhauer

Peninsula Glass Guild Juried Exhibition 2012 First Place Award Winner. Recent works

by this Richmond glass artist will be featured in a one-person exhibition. Artworks will

be a combination of two and three-dimensional glass and mixed media pieces utilizing

animal imagery to represent human emotions and dreams. The Charles H. Taylor Arts

Center. 757/727-1490. www.hamptonarts.net (4205 Victoria Boulevard, Hampton, VA

23669)

(Ongoing through January 30) Toward Freedom: Hampton and the Contraband

Exhibit An original and powerful Hampton History Museum exhibition that tells the story of the

men, women, and children who escaped slavery to seek the possibility of freedom at Fort

Monroe as “Contraband of War.” This exhibit uses artifacts, documents, photos,

recreated settings, and audio-visual presentations, to explore critical questions

surrounding slavery and the individuals who changed the world by their actions just one

month into the American Civil War. Hampton History Museum. Included in Museum

admission. 757/727-1610. www.hamptonhistorymuseum.org (120 Old Hampton Lane,

Hampton, VA 23669)

(Ongoing through May 10) The Dianne Whitfield-Locke & Carnell Locke Collection

The Hampton University Museum will be the venue for an exhibition of over fifty works

of art collected by two passionate collectors, Dr. Dianne Whitfield-Locke and her

husband, Carnell Locke. The exhibition will include paintings, prints, and drawings from

their collection that numbers well over 1100 works. The exhibition will also feature

twenty pieces of sculpture from the Locke collection. One of Dianne Whitfield Locke's

passions, sculpture by African American artists is also a highlight of the exhibition.

Hampton University Museum. 757/727-5308. museum.hamptonu.edu (Hampton

University, Hampton, VA 23668)

February 1–March 9 Hampton Arts League Open Members Exhibition

This annual exhibition features artwork by many of the over 300 Hampton Arts League

members in all media, including drawing, painting, printmaking, photography, crafts,

sculpture, and watercolor. Artworks in a wide range of styles, content, and sensibilities

will be included. Cash awards for First Place, Second Place, and Third Place, five

Awards of Merit, and five Honorable Mentions will be selected by the juror, noted

Williamsburg artist Linda Carey from the art department at The College of William and

Mary. The Charles H. Taylor Arts Center. 757/727-1490. www.hamptonarts.net (4205


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March 15 – April 27 Artists Who Teach Juried Exhibition

Artists currently teaching art in the four peninsula colleges and universities, as well as its

public, private, and parochial schools, are featured in this juried exhibition of over 115

works of art in drawing, watercolor, painting, printmaking, photography, crafts, and

sculpture. Awards include a cash prize for First Place, Second Place, and Third Place plus

five Awards of Merit and five Honorable Mentions will be selected by the juror Jeffrey

Allison, Manager of Statewide Programs and Exhibition at the Virginia Museum of Fine

Arts. The Charles H. Taylor Arts Center. 757/727-1490. www.hamptonarts.net (4205


March 15 – April 27 In the Face Of Creativity: Recent Paintings by Tisha Rose

2013 Artists Who Teach Juried Exhibition First Place Award Winner. Recent paintings

by this Hampton artist will include portraits, figures, and other subjects. The Charles H.

Taylor Arts Center. 757/727-1490. www.hamptonarts.net (4205 Victoria Boulevard,

Hampton, VA 23669)

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