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WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEK NOVEMBER 29 – DECEMBER 5, 2018

Don’t forget: Beginning November 17th, The Mariners’ Museum and Park will be offering $1 admission!

PERFORMING ARTS

VIRGINIA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA: WINTER DREAMS Ferguson Center for the Arts November 30; 8 p.m. “Winter is coming….” Usher in the season with the VSO in a program that pays homage to winter featuring Glazunov’s picturesque Winter from The Seasons. Acclaimed cellist Julian Schwarz returns with Tchaikovsky’s delightful Rococo Variations. The VSO then takes a trip north to Finland for Sibelius’ evocative Fifth Symphony. We close with a rare treat on the concert stage, the climactic Pas de Deux from Tchaikovsky’s beloved Nutcracker. 1 Avenue of the Arts, 757-594-8752, www.fergusoncenter.org.

DAVE KOZ AND FRIENDS CHRISTMAS TOUR 2018 Ferguson Center for the Arts December 1; 8 p.m. In a career that spans more than three decades, legendary and Grammy nominated saxophonist Dave Koz returns to the road this Holiday Season for his 21st annual “Dave Koz Christmas Tour 2018”. Special Guests joining Dave this year will be: Mindi Abair, pop/blues saxophonist/singer who will be making her first Christmas Tour appearance; South African guitarist/singer, Jonathan Butler, who returns for another wonderful time with Dave; and Japanese keyboard sensation Keiko Matsui. 1 Avenue of the Arts, 757-594-8752, www.fergusoncenter.org.

A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS Ferguson Center for the Arts December 4; 6:30 p.m. Your favorite Peanuts characters come to life in this all-new touring stage adaptation of Charles M. Schulz’s classic Emmy® and Peabody Award-winning animated television special – all set to Vince Guaraldi’s unforgettable music. Join the gang as they put on their own Christmas play and discover the true meaning of the season. A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS LIVE ON STAGE is a present the whole family can enjoy! 1 Avenue of the Arts, 757-594-8752, www.fergusoncenter.org.

THE HALLELUJAH GIRLS Peninsula Community Theatre November 30 – December 16 Hilarity abounds when the feisty females of Eden Falls, Georgia, decide to shake up their lives. The action in this rollicking Southern comedy takes place in SPA-DEE-DAH!, the abandoned church-turned-day-spa where this group of friends gathers every Friday afternoon. After the loss of a dear friend, the women realize time is precious, and if they're going to change their lives and achieve their dreams, they have to get on it now! This is a side-splitting, joyful comedy that will make you laugh out loud and shout "Hallelujah!" Call or check out the website for specific dates and times. 10251 Warwick Blvd, 757-595-5728, www.pctlive.org.

“OH WHERE, OH WHERE IS MY CHRISTMAS TREE?” STARRING K’BANA BLAQ Downing-Gross Cultural Arts Center December 1; 7 p.m. The highly requested stage play “Oh Where, Oh Where is my Christmas Tree,” written and produced by K’Bana Blaq, is back! Join us as K’Bana and friends tell a story of love, loss, and the Christmas spirit! The play features many talented performers including Z’Yana Guyton, Dreams in Motion Dancers, Myra Smith, and many more! The score was produced by the very talented DJ A1 and Christopher Wilkes! 2410 Wickham Ave, 757-247-8950, www.downinggross.org.

SPECIAL EVENTS AT NEWPORT NEWS ATTRACTIONS

LASER HOLIDAYS Virginia Living Museum November 29; 12:30 p.m. Held at various times throughout the holiday season! From Randy Travis and James Galway to The Jackson 5 and Burl Ives we’ve got everyone’s favorite holiday classics – and even a few that might just become your favorite! Celebrate the season with the music and magic of Laser Holidays. 524 J. Clyde Morris Boulevard, 757-595-1900, www.thevlm.org.

LET’S GET CRAFTY! – THRIFTY THURSDAYS Downing-Gross Cultural Arts Center November 29; 4:30 p.m. Enjoy fun D.I.Y. projects without worrying about buying the materials or have to clean up! Thrifty Thursdays are FREE but be sure to register by calling or visiting the website. This week’s craft is BUBBLE SLIME. 2410 Wickham Ave, 757-247-8950, www.downinggross.org.

HAPPY CHANUKAH PLATE Peninsula Fine Arts Center November 30; 11 a.m. Bring in your little one and we’ll paint their hands with non-toxic glaze. Then they’ll leave their handprints on a porcelain plate. After that, we’ll add details to your specifications and kiln-fire the plate. Once the plate is finished, we’ll give you a call to pick it up. Please allow 7-10 days for firing. Space is limited to 10 children/parent groups. Per plate price is $12 members/$15 nonmembers. 101 Museum Drive, 757-596-8175, www.pfac-va.org.

WILD AT ART SHOW Virginia Living Museum November 30; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Virginia artists Jim Wilson and David Turner, passionate advocates for Virginia wildlife, host a 2-day show featuring artwork to enrich and inspire appreciation of nature. A portion of sales will support wildlife conservation at the VLM. 524 J. Clyde Morris Boulevard, 757-595-1900, www.thevlm.org.

25 NIGHTS OF NORTHERN LIGHTS City Center at Oyster Point December 1 - 25 Join us in City Center at Oyster Point during the month of December to witness a spectacle of holiday cheer! There will be live Nativity scenes, light shows, train rides, visits to Santa’s workshop, and much more! Check out the website for more information. 701 Town Center Drive, 757-873-2020, www.citycenteratoysterpoint.com.

ANTEBELLUM HOLIDAYS AT LEE HALL MANSION Lee Hall Mansion December 1 - 31 Guests step back in time to enjoy the wonder and elegance of Christmas during the early Victorian era. The Mansion is replete with all of the finery and seasonal décor commonly available to families such as the Lees in the years before the Civil War. Learn about nineteenth- century holiday traditions as well as how the Lee family would have celebrated Christmas. The holiday-themed tour is included with the price of regular admission. 163 Yorktown Rd, 757-888- 3371, www.leehall.org.

CHRISTMAS AT ENDVIEW PLANTATION Endview Plantation December 1 - 31 Greenery and period decorations brighten the house for the 1861 holidays. Learn about the families and local history that surround this historic plantation home as well as nineteenth- century holiday decorations and customs. Included with regular admission. 362 Yorktown Rd, 757-888-1862, www.endview.org.

FREE ADMISSION WEEKEND Peninsula Fine Arts Center December 1 & 2 Enjoy free admission at the Peninsula Fine Arts Center for the weekend! 101 Museum Drive, 757-596-8175, www.pfac-va.org.

JINGLE MINGLE POP UP Peninsula Fine Arts Center December 1 & 2 Join us for Jingle Mingle; admission is free all weekend! We’ll have 1-day holiday workshops for everyone, artist demonstrations, a pop up Art Market and more! 101 Museum Drive, 757- 596-8175, www.pfac-va.org.

MARITIME CONNECTIONS- EDWARD HUNGERFORD: A EUROPEAN TRAVELOGUE The Mariners’ Museum and Park December 1; 2:30 p.m. Join Curator of Photography Sarah Scruggs on a journey to several European cities in the 1920s and 1930s, through the photography of Edward B. Hungerford. Over the course of his lifetime, Hungerford traveled extensively throughout the United States and Europe and found ways to spin these adventures off into publications. Every year, Hungerford traveled more than 75,000 miles by train just for the fun of it, according to one piece of personal correspondence referenced by the Watertown Daily Times. Hungerford eventually calculated that over the years he had ridden more than 1.5 million miles on rails, according to the same piece. Hungerford wrote for the Saturday Evening Post and Harper’s Magazine and published many commercially successful books. His photographic collection includes cities and waterways in the United States, Canada, and several European countries. Maritime Connections lectures are free with admission, but reserving a seat is suggested. 100 Museum Drive, 757-596-2222, www.marinersmuseum.org.

NATURAL WREATH-MAKING WORKSHOPS Endview Plantation December 1; 10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Participate in an interactive workshop on making seasonal grapevine wreaths using nature’s bounty. This workshop is being led by the Peninsula Master Gardeners. A $15.00 program fee includes a tour of the historic house museum. Advance registration is required by calling November 1st. Participants are encouraged to register early as space is limited and workshops sell out regularly. 362 Yorktown Rd, 757-888-1862, www.endview.org.

WREATHING OF THE LIONS The Mariners’ Museum and Park December 1; 1:30 p.m. This will be at the Lions Bridge, The Mariners’ Museum and Park. Free & open to the public! Join us for the annual wreathing of the four life-sized lion sculptures created by Anna Hyatt Huntington. Enjoy cookies, hot chocolate, and crafts. Hosted by The Bronze Door Society, the oldest, member-managed affiliate group of The Mariners’ Museum and Park. 100 Museum Drive, 757-596-2222, www.marinersmuseum.org.

BIRD WALK Newport News Park December 2; 7 a.m. The Hampton Roads Bird Club has monitored the bird population of Newport News Park since 1965! Join club members in Picnic Area 1 parking lot for some early morning birding. Be prepared to car pool to different areas of the park. Beginners are welcome. Binoculars and field guides recommended. 13560 Jefferson Avenue, 757-886-7912, www.nnparks.com.

STAR OF WONDER: MYSTERY OF THE CHRISTMAS STAR Virginia Living Museum December 2; 1:30 p.m. Since 1965, we have journeyed in the footsteps of the Magi, seeking the identity of a mysterious star which foretold the coming of a king. Over the years, the scientific thinking has changed, archaeology has revealed new clues about the lands in which these events took place, and our understanding of who the Magi might have actually been has grown. Take an immersive look at the journey of the Magi while examining the latest clues and seeking once more to understand the appearance of the Star of Bethlehem. 524 J. Clyde Morris Boulevard, 757-595-1900, www.thevlm.org.

SUNDAY FUNDAY Peninsula Fine Arts Center December 2; 1 – 3 p.m. We love visitors of all ages to see exhibitions during FREE WEEKENDS, but Sunday Fundays are especially for our youngest visitors. Sunday Fundays include exhibition-themed art activities, scavenger hunts, wall copy at a lower height and a story time. Family activities are ongoing between 1-3 PM with the exception of story time which occurs at 2 PM. We pride ourselves in being an inclusive museum and invite ALL visitors to enjoy our events. This Sunday Funday will be HOLIDAY THEMED! 101 Museum Drive, 757-596-8175, www.pfac-va.org.

MARITIME MONDAYS The Mariners’ Museum and Park December 3; 10:30 a.m.. Designed for children 18 months to 8 years and free with museum admission. Fun for Children! Join us Monday mornings for engaging learning activities for children that include story time and a craft! 100 Museum Drive, 757-596-2222, www.marinersmuseum.org.

DEER RESISTANT PLANTS Peninsula SPCA December 4; 6 p.m. This presentation will focus on deer as pests (as well as other furry pests). As part of the discussion, suggestions for choices of plants which deter deer and other critters will be offered. Also, the discussion will cover different types of barriers and repellents that can be used. 523 J. Clyde Morris Blvd, 757-595-1399, www.peninsulaspca.org.

A BRIEF HISTORY OF VIRGINIA RAILROADS 1884 Warwick Courthouse December 5; 7 p.m. Presented by John DeMayo and Calvin Boyes, Old Dominion Chapter of the NHRS Based out of the Hull Street Station in Richmond, this nonprofit organization has pursued a similar path as the LHTSF to restore a building and a variety of rolling stock, create an impressive railroad heritage center and operate it with volunteers. In addition to their overview of the state’s rail legacy, they will bring a collection of vintage railroad telegraphy equipment to demonstrate telegraph operations of yore. Free and open to the public. Sponsored by the Lee Hall Train Station Foundation. For information, call (757) 525-7372.

ANSWERING AMERICA’S CALL: NEWPORT NEWS IN WORLD WAR I The Mariners’ Museum and Park Continuing through December 31 This exhibition will feature artifacts, photographs, and documents relating to the camps located here in Newport News (Camp Hill, Camp Stuart, and Camp Alexander) as well as the critically important Animal Embarkation Depot and its counterpart in Saint-Nazaire, France. Stories will be told about how the community supported the war effort through Newport News Shipbuilding and Drydock Company and numerous civilian agencies. The exhibition will also examine the construction of Hilton Village as a means of accommodating the large influx of shipyard workers into the area. 100 Museum Drive, 757-596-2222, www.marinersmuseum.org

26TH ANNUAL CELEBRATION IN LIGHTS Newport News Park Continuing through January 1st; 5:30 - 10 p.m. New Gingerbread House Display and Falling Snow on Special Nights! Celebration in Lights, Virginia’s first drive-through holiday light event, opens for its 26th season on Thanksgiving night (November 22, 2018). Newport News Park will be transformed by over a million individual lights, creating animated holiday and fanciful scenes. For its 26th year, the event will add special effects snow that will fall on the cars as they drive into the Winter Wonderland area on special nights. Hours and admission are: open nightly 5:30 - 10:00 p.m., $12.00 per car and $60.00 per bus; cash, credit cards Visa/MC, and checks made payable to the City of Newport News are accepted; advance/gift tickets may be purchased at the Newport News Visitor Center. 13560 Jefferson Avenue, 757-886-7912, www.nnparks.com.

ADORN EXHIBIT Peninsula Fine Arts Center Continuing through January 6 The ADORN exhibition includes; Judith Peto Leiber: Earthly Delights; The Perfect Dress; Roberto Coin: Jewelry; Walk This Way – an exhibition of juried and selected works; and Fashion Spheres a large-scale photography exhibition by John and Kim Wadsworth. 101 Museum Drive, 757-596-8175, www.pfac-va.org.

OLD DOMINION OVER THERE: VIRGINIA MILITARY UNITS IN WWI EXHIBIT Virginia War Museum Continuing through May 2019 9285 Warwick Boulevard, 757-247-8523, www.warmuseum.org

NEWPORT NEWS PORT OF EMBARKATION IN WWI EXHIBIT Virginia War Museum Continuing through May 2019 9285 Warwick Boulevard, 757-247-8523, www.warmuseum.org.

BEYOND TET: THE VIETNAM WAR 1968 - 1969 Virginia War Museum Continuing through September 7, 2020

RESTAURANTS AND CLUB

BUBBA SPARXXX UNITED SOULS Boathouse Live Manhattan’s November 29; 9 p.m. November 29; 9:30 p.m. 11800 Merchants Walk 601 Thimble Shoals Boulevard (757) 534-7987 (757) 873-0555 www.boathouselive.com www.manhattansdeli.com

COMEDY OPEN MIC ANTHONY ROSANO & THE Cozzy’s Comedy Club CONQUEROOS November 29; 9 p.m. Boathouse Live 9700 Warwick Boulevard November 30; 9 p.m. (757) 595-2800 11800 Merchants Walk www.cozzys.com (757) 534-7987 www.boathouselive.com

DIFFERENT PERSPECTIVES JOSH BRANNON BAND The Train Station Hoss’s Deli November 30; 7 p.m. December 1; 9:30 p.m. 2295 Harbor Road 806 Old Oyster Point Road (757) 247-7512 (757) 596-9104 www.thetrainstation757.com www.hosssdeli.com

DJ BRYAN ONE THE SUBDUDES Manhattan’s Boathouse Live November 30; 9:30 p.m. December 2; 7 p.m. 601 Thimble Shoals Boulevard 11800 Merchants Walk (757) 873-0555 (757) 534-7987 www.manhattansdeli.com www.boathouselive.com

MERCY CREEK THE SUNDAY FUNNIES Tradition Brewing Company Cozzy’s Comedy Club November 30; 7:30 p.m. December 2; 7 p.m. 700 Thimble Shoals Boulevard 9700 Warwick Boulevard (757) 592-9393 (757) 585-2800 www.traditionbrewing.com www.cozzys.com

PJ WALSH KARAOKE Cozzy’s Comedy Club Manhattan’s Nov 30 & Dec 1; 8 p.m. December 3; 7 p.m. 9700 Warwick Boulevard 601 Thimble Shoals Boulevard (757) 595-2800 (757) 873-0555 www.cozzys.com www.manhattansdeli.com

SKYDOG: TRIBUTE TO ALLMAN SOUL PATCH BROS. BAND Hoss’s Deli Hoss’s Deli December 3; 8 p.m. November 30; 9:30 p.m. 806 Old Oyster Point Road 806 Old Oyster Point Road (757) 596-9104 (757) 596-9104 www.hosssdeli.com www.hosssdeli.com HIP HOP KARAOKE 1 YEAR ANNIVERSARY PARTY Manhattan’s Boathouse Live December 4; 7 p.m. December 1; 9 p.m. 601 Thimble Shoals Boulevard 11800 Merchants Walk (757) 873-0555 (757) 534-7987 www.manhattansdeli.com www.boathouselive.com OPEN MIC NIGHT DJ STEADY ROCKIN Tradition Brewing Company Manhattan’s December 4; 7 p.m. December 1; 12 a.m. 700 Thimble Shoals Boulevard 601 Thimble Shoals Boulevard (757) 592-9393 (757) 873-0555 www.traditionbrewing.com www.manhattansdeli.com

FELICIA HOYOS OPEN MIC Manhattan’s Craft 60 December 5; 7 p.m. December 5; 10 p.m. 601 Thimble Shoals Boulevard 13361 Warwick Blvd (757) 873-0555 (757) 988-0506 www.manhattansdeli.com www.craft60.com

THE JANITORS OPEN MIC Hoss’s Deli Aromas December 5; 9 p.m. December 5; 7 p.m. 806 Old Oyster Point Road 706 Town Center Drive (757) 596-9104 (757) 240-4650 www.hosssdeli.com www.aromasworld.com