Newport News Tourism Development Office Fountain Plaza Two 700 Town Center Drive Suite 320 Newport News, VA 23606 757-926-1400 Toll Free 888-493-7386 Fax 757-926-1441 www.newport-news.org

WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEK JULY 14 - 20, 2017

PERFORMING ARTS

TWYLA ROBINSON, SOPRANO Ferguson Center for the Arts July 18; 8 p.m. Twyla Robinson’s incisive musicianship, ravishing vocal beauty, and dramatic delivery have taken her to the leading concert halls and opera stages of Europe and North America. She has performed with the London Symphony Orchestra, New York Philharmonic, Berlin Staatskapelle and Los Angeles Philharmonic, and worked with the world’s leading conductors including Christoph Eschenbach, Alan Gilbert, Bernard Haitink, Pierre Boulez and Michael Tilson Thomas. Join us for this intimate recital concert. 1 Avenue of the Arts, 757-594-8752, www.fergusoncenter.com.

FAME THE MUSICAL: A COMMUNITY YOUTH PRODUCTION Downing-Gross Cultural Arts Center July 20; 7 p.m. An unmistakable title from the unforgettable film and television franchise, Fame The Musical inspired generations to fight for fame and light up the sky like a flame! Conceived and developed by David De Silva – now known affectionately to the planet as "Father Fame" – this high-octane musical features the Academy Award-winning title song and a host of other catchy pop numbers. The show follows the final class of New York City's celebrated High School for the Performing Arts from their admission in 1980 to their graduation in 1984. All of the struggles, fears and triumphs – from prejudice to substance abuse – are depicted with razor-sharp focus as the young artists navigate the worlds of music, drama and dance. Additional performaces on July 21 and 22. Visit website for ticket information. 2410 Wickham Avenue, 757-247-8950, www.downinggross.org.

SPECIAL EVENTS AT NEWPORT NEWS ATTRACTIONS

CIVIL WAR VAN TOUR: STUART’S RIDE AROUND MCCLELLAN Lee Hall Mansion July 15; 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Explore the route of J.E.B. Stuart’s famed ride around Maj. Gen. George B. McClellan’s Army of the Potomac with historian J. Michael Moore. Tour leaves from Lee Hall Mansion. Plan to arrive at least twenty minutes before departure time. Bring a bag lunch, drink, and small cooler. Expect light walking. Reservations must be made in advance and payment is due no later than 2 weeks before the tour. 163 Yorktown Road, 757-888-3371, www.leehall.org.

HAYRIDES July 15; 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Enjoy park interpretation and discussion on this 40-minute ride through the campground and bikeway. Complimentary tickets are available at the Campsite office 30 minutes prior to each ride. Rides scheduled at 7 pm, 8 pm and 9 pm. Space is limited. All participants must be present to receive a ticket. 13564 Jefferson Avenue, 757-888-3333, www.nnparks.com.

SHARK DAY Living Museum July 15; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Swim, paddle, wade, or sail in to this exciting day with sharky crafts, activities, and displays that will put a toothy grin on your face. Learn about these amazing animals and their relatives, and about the work being done to preserve their populations and habitats. 524 J. Clyde Morris Boulevard, 757-595-1900, www.thevlm.org.

STORY TIME Virginia Living Museum July 15; 10 a.m. Children will enjoy a nature-related story. 524 J. Clyde Morris Boulevard, 757-595-1900, www.thevlm.org.

BIRD WALK Newport News Park July 16; 7 a.m. The Bird Club has monitored the bird population of Newport News Park since 1965. Join club volunteers in the Picnic Area I parking lot every first and third Sunday of the month for some early morning birding. Be prepared to car pool to several areas in the park. Beginners are welcome. Binoculars and field guides are recommended. Free.13560 Jefferson Avenue, 757-886-7912, www.nnparks.com.

WORLD WAR II KIDS CAMP Virginia War Museum July 17 -18 Pre-registration is required. Call for additional information. 9285 Warwick Boulevard, 757-247-8523, www.warmuseum.org.

SUMMER MOVIE SERIES: SING Downing-Gross Cultural Arts Center July 18; 2 p.m. Beat the heat and catch a family-friendly movie this summer! Children under 11 must be accompanied by an adult or older sibling. 2410 Wickham Avenue, 757-247-8950, www.downinggross.org.

FREE CONCERT: TRADOC BAND City Center at Oyster Point July 19; 6:30 p.m. The 380th Army Reserve Jazz Band is a classic big band with a contemporary flair. Comprised of exceptional jazz musicians, the Jazz Band performs public concerts and educational outreach in continuing the tradition of America's greatest original art form, jazz. Market Stage on Mariners Row, 757-873-2020, www.citycenteratoysterpoint.com.

VHS SUMMER CONCERTS AT PORT WARWICK FEATURING FORTE JAZZ BAND Port Warwick July 19; 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Enjoy the summer night air on Styron Square listening to the area’s best music. The concerts are free and all are welcome! Bring your own lawn chairs (no tents), blankets, food and drink – beer and wine allowed. Or enjoy the music from one of Port Warwick restaurant patios. Styron Square, www.liveonthesquare.org.

FARMERS MARKET City Center at Oyster Point July 20; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Enjoy a selection of locally grown fruits, vegetables, plants and herbs. Dairy products include cheese, goat's cheese, milk and eggs. Meats include free-range chicken, pork, bison and seafood. Locally-made selection of fresh breads, baked goods, bath products and dog treats also available. Mariners Row Market Stage, 757-873-2020, www.citycenteratoysterpoint.com.

SUMMER THURSDAYS: STAY LATE ‘TIL 8 July 20 Join us every Thursday for an evening of live music and games, canoeing on Deer Park Lake, animal encounters and more! 524 J. Clyde Morris Boulevard, 757-595-1900, www.thevlm.org.

POLYNESIAN VOYAGERS The Mariners’ Museum Continuing through August 27 In collaboration with Hawaiian educators, the Hokule’a crew and staff, and the Polynesian community, this new exhibition is designed to evoke the feeling of what it is to be a voyager. Guests will encounter displays demonstrating the origin of the Polynesian culture and community and how they are inherently maritime focused. Polynesian Voyagers will feature the traditional supplies and methods encountered on a Polynesian voyaging canoe, and guests will be able to listen to Polynesian chants that would have been used in ancient times to share history among civilizations without a common language. 100 Museum Drive, 757-596-2222, www.marinersmuseum.org.

DIARY OF A HAMMERHEAD EXHIBIT Virginia Living Museum Continuing through September 4 If you thought you knew everything about sharks, think again…Experience the epic life of Harriet Hammerhead, a great hammerhead shark! Take a peek inside Harriet’s diary to explore hammerhead sharks and their importance as apex predators and keystone species of the world’s oceans. This traveling exhibit highlights shark biology and conservation. Look for the panels of the diary to surround the central staircase on the upper level of the Museum. 524 J. Clyde Morris Boulevard, www.thevlm.org.

DREAM HOUSE REMIX Peninsula Fine Arts Center Continuing through October 8 Artists and architects transform the galleries into rooms of a house through whimsical artistic design and pieces. 101 Museum Drive, 101 Museum Drive, 757-596-8175, www.pfac-va.org.

LEE HALL DURING THE GREAT WAR EXHIBIT Lee Hall Mansion Continuing through December 31 163 Yorktown Road, 757-888-3371, www.leehall.org.

SPEED AND INNOVATION IN THE AMERICA’S CUP The Mariners’ Museum & Park Continuing through December 31, 2017 The America’s Cup is the world’s premier yachting race, a high-stakes “win-at-all-costs” international sailing competition. In this exhibition, featuring one of Oracle Team USA’s 72-foot catamarans, visitors will explore the cutting-edge technological advances that allow these yachts to fly at near-highway speeds just above the water’s surface. Visitors will discover what it takes to be a crew member on an America’s Cup catamaran and revisit the America’s Cup defense of 2013. 100 Museum Drive, 757-596-2222, www.marinersmuseum.org.

TREASURES OF NOAA’S ARK EXHIBITION The Mariners’ Museum Continuing through December 31 A traveling exhibition, Treasures of NOAA’s Ark will explore the history of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and how the agency, part of the U.S. Department of Commerce, has impacted people across the nation and world. As the organization has evolved and grown over the years, NOAA has become an international leader on scientific and environmental issues. Treasures of NOAA’s Ark will feature artifacts like 18th-century maps and early scientific instruments. The exhibition will highlight NOAA’s legacy of science, service, and stewardship and will explore how we are all connected to the environment. 100 Museum Drive, 757-596-2222, www.marinersmuseum.org.

RESTAURANTS AND CLUBS

CHRIS CRANK SEA OF SOULS Hilton Tavern Brewing Company Hoss’s Deli July 14; 7 p.m. July 14; 9:30 p.m. 10184 Warwick Boulevard 806 Old Oyster Point Road (757) 873-2337 (757) 596-9104 www.hosssdeli.com JAZZ FRIDAY FEATURING AGAINST ALL ODDS The Train Station July 14; 7 p.m. 2295 Harbor Road (757) 247-7512 www.thetrainstation757.com

DUSTY SLAY WITH KEVIN MOER ALDERMAN Hoss’s Deli Cozzy’s Comedy Club July 19; 9 p.m. July 14; 9 p.m. 806 Old Oyster Point Road July 15; 8 p.m. (757) 596-9104 9700 Warwick Boulevard www.hosssdeli.com (757) 595-2800 www.cozzys.com ROEBUCK Manhattans JON WALKER FEATURING MAGIC July 19; 10 p.m. MIKE 601 Thimble Shoals Boulevard Hilton Tavern Brewing Company (757) 873-0555 July 15; 8 p.m. www.manhattansdeli.com 10184 Warwick Boulevard (757) 873-2337 SUMMER SIPPIN’ PAINT NIGHT Indulge Bakery & Bistro MASON BROWN & THE SHINERS July 19; 7 p.m. Hoss’s Deli 10359 Warwick Boulevard July 15; 9:30 p.m. (757) 594-1399 806 Old Oyster Point Road www.indulgebakeryandbistro.com (757) 596-9104 www.hosssdeli.com JAZZ CLASSIC FEATURING TALTON MANNING THE DHARMA INITIATIVE The Train Station Craft 60 Ale House July 20; 7 p.m. July 15; 9 p.m. 2295 Harbor Road 13361 Warwick Boulevard (757) 247-7512 (757) 988-0506 www.thetrainstation757.com www.craft60.com SUNDAY FUNNIES THE MULLIN SISTERS Cozzy’s Comedy Club Manhattans July 16; 8 p.m. July 15; 10 p.m. 9700 Warwick Boulevard 601 Thimble Shoals Boulevard (757) 595-2800 (757) 873-0555 www.cozzys.com www.manhattansdeli.com MUSIC OPEN MIC WITH VAUGHN TROY BRESLOW DEEL Hilton Tavern Brewing Company Cozzy’s Comedy Club July 16; 3 p.m. July 17; 7:30 p.m. 10184 Warwick Boulevard 9700 Warwick Boulevard (757) 873-2337 (757) 595-2800 www.cozzys.com DAHNA ROWE Hoss’s Deli COMEDY OPEN MIC WITH SID July 19; 6 p.m. BRIDGE 806 Old Oyster Point Road Cozzy’s Comedy Club (757) 596-9104 July 20; 9 p.m. www.hosssdeli.com 9700 Warwick Boulevard (757) 595-2800 www.cozzys.com

KARAOKE WITH KAY UNITED SOULS Hilton Tavern Brewing Company Manhattans July 20; 7 p.m. July 20; 10 p.m. 10184 Warwick Boulevard 601 Thimble Shoals Boulevard (757) 873-2337 (757) 873-0555 www.manhattansdeli.com

NOTE: This calendar was compiled based on information submitted to the Newport News Tourism Development Office by the Newport News tourism industry. All events are subject to cancellation and date and time changes. Attraction operating hours, as well as admission and event fees, are subject to change without notice. Please contact event planners directly to confirm information. Additional Newport News events can be found online at www.newport-news.org.