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WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEK MARCH 25 - 31, 2016
PERFORMING ARTS
PEARL BAILEY COMEDY SHOWCASE Downing-Gross Cultural Arts Center March 25; 8 p.m. Join host Anguz Black in honoring the legacy of Pearl Bailey and women in comedy. Featuring Barbara Carlyle, Stephanie McRae, Kristen Sivills, Elizabeth McDougal, Joy Julian and DJ Lady DZyre. 2410 Wickham Avenue, 757-247-8950, www.downing-gross.org.
MOODY BLUES – FLY ME HIGH TOUR Ferguson Center for the Arts March 26; 8 p.m. The Moody Blues — Justin Hayward (lead guitar, vocals), John Lodge (bass guitar, vocals) and Graeme Edge (drums) — have been at the forefront of the classic rock music scene for more than 40 years, with their multi-Platinum, Platinum, Gold albums and singles hitting Billboard at #1, Top 5, Top 10, Top 20 and Top 40. Their illustrious roster of hits include: Nights in White Satin, Tuesday Afternoon, Ride My See Saw, The Story In Your Eyes, Isn’t Life Strange, Question, I’m Just A Singer (In A Rock And Roll Band), Your Wildest Dreams and many more. 1 Avenue of the Arts, 757-594-8752, www.fergusoncenter.org.
SPECIAL EVENTS AT NEWPORT NEWS ATTRACTIONS
ART DEMONSTRATION BY MARJORIE ANNE GUISAO-WALLACE Virginia Living Museum March 26; 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Enjoy watercolor painting demonstrations and techniques by artist Marjorie Anne Guisao- Wallace. Perhaps you have had a chance to view her colorful and creative paintings of bugs and beetles on display in the Big Bugs exhibit. A professional artist, Wallace utilizes vivid colors and infused patterns that reflect her life and cultural experiences in her artwork. She also teaches at Huntington Middle School in Newport News. Now meet her in person and she will also have line drawings of some of her work for kids to color and take home. 524 J. Clyde Morris Boulevard, 757-595-1900, www.thevlm.org.
BRIGHT STAR CHILDREN’S THEATER Virginia Living Museum March 26; 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Bright Star Touring Theatre, a national professional touring theater company based in Asheville, NC, returns with another engaging presentation. Thomas Edison, Dian Fossey, Benjamin Franklin, Steve Jobs and more all make their appearance in this fast-paced show. In a whirlwind tour through time, meet some of America’s most famous inventors and scientists. The best part of this program is the audience interaction: help Ben Franklin fly his kite, work with Alexander Graham Bell on placing a phone call. This rollicking educational adventure is laugh-out-loud funny. 524 J. Clyde Morris Boulevard, 757-595-1900, www.thevlm.
THE EASTER BUNNY & THE GREAT EGG HUNT Lee Hall Mansion March 26; 10 a.m. Bring the kids to Lee Hall for our ninth annual Easter Egg Hunt. The Easter Bunny will be on hand for games and photo ops. Experience the Antebellum South on the grounds of Richard D. Lee's mid-nineteenth century plantation home. A great family event! This special event is for children up to age 12 and admission is $5.00 per child. 163 Yorktown Road, 757-888-3371, www.leehall.org.
WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH FILM FEST: V FOR VICTORY: WOMEN AT WAR Virginia War Museum March 26; 1 p.m. This video details women's essential contributions to the national war effort during World War II. Original newsreel stories illustrate the period's most momentous events and highlight the era's prominent personalities. World War II changed life forever for the American woman, who now began to fill traditional male roles and earn new independence. From the home front and factories to the battle fields, the film examines women's sacrifices as well as their demonstrations of competency at this critical turning point in our country's history. 9285 Warwick Boulevard, 757-247-8523, www.warmuseum.org.
BRING YOUR OWN X-WING OR TIE FIGHTER Virginia War Museum March 30; 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Children ages 8 – 16 are invited to spend the day, playing the popular X-Wing Miniatures Game. Children must bring their own X-Wing or Tie Fighter to participate. Cost is $10 per child. 9285 Warwick Boulevard, 757-247-8523, www.warmuseum.org.
AMERICAN SCRAP ARTIST: ASSEMBLAGES BY SAM HUNDLEY Peninsula Fine Arts Center Continuing through April 3 101 Museum Drive, 757-596-8175, www.pfac-va.org.
EXPERIMENTS/MACHINES: PHOTOGRAPHS BY ROBERT SULKIN Peninsula Fine Arts Center Continuing through April 3 101 Museum Drive, 757-596-8175, www.pfac-va.org.
BIG BUGS Virginia Living Museum Continuing through April 17 This larger-than-life animatronic exhibit features six super-sized bugs: the Madagascan Sunset Moth, the Bombardier Beetle, Dragonfly, Stag Beetle, Orb-Web Spider and Say’s Firefly. There is also a caterpillar photo-op and a display of live bugs, all designed to showcase a bug’s life and why bugs are important. The exhibit is created by Billings Productions, the creators of animatronic dinosaur exhibits. Also explore the fascinating world of invertebrates - insects, arachnids, and their kin - through beautiful color photographic banners by famed Harvard scientist/photographer Piotr Naskrecki. “Bugs and Friends” live animal shows are presented on the weekend at noon, 1 and 2 p.m. 524 J. Clyde Morris Boulevard, 757-595-1900, www.thevlm.org.
RETOOLED: HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE HECHINGER COLLECTION Peninsula Fine Arts Center Continuing through May 1, 2016 101 Museum Drive, 757-596-8175, www.pfac-va.org.
PLANETARIUM SHOWS Virginia Living Museum Continuing through May 6 Choose among three shows in the Virginia Living Museum’s Abbitt Planetarium. “Stars to Starfish” is a full dome show that compares the exploration of the universe with the exploration of the oceans. It is shown Wednesday through Sunday at 1:30 p.m. “Legends of the Night Sky: Perseus and Andromeda” is a retelling of the classic Greek legend. It is showing Saturday and Sunday at 12:30 p.m. A staff astronomer takes a tour of the current night sky in “Virginia Skies,” showing Saturday and Sunday at 2:30 p.m. The planetarium is open Wednesday through Sunday. Tickets are $4 plus museum admission. 524 J. Clyde Morris Boulevard, 757-595-1900, www.thevlm.org.
RESTAURANTS AND CLUBS
JAZZ FRIDAY WITH MYRA SMITH LOVECATS The Train Station Craft 60 Ale House March 25; 7 p.m. March 25; 9 p.m. 2295 Harbor Road 13361 Warwick Boulevard (757) 247-7512 (757) 988-0506 www.thetrainstation757.com www.craft60.com
KRUNCH JOE BRONZI WITH PAT MCCOOL Hoss’s Deli Cozzy’s Comedy Club March 25; 9:30 p.m. March 25; 9 p.m. 806 Old Oyster Point Road March 26; 8 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. (757) 596-9104 9700 Warwick Boulevard www.hosssdeli.com (757) 595-2800 www.cozzys.com
CHISMAN CREEK Craft 60 Ale House March 26; 9 p.m. 13361 Warwick Boulevard (757) 988-0506 OPEN MIC WITH VAUGHN DEEL www.craft60.com AND SUEANNE DOYER Cozzy’s Comedy Club JACKASS FLATS March 28; 7:30 p.m. Hoss’s Deli 9700 Warwick Boulevard March 26; 9:30 p.m. (757) 595-2800 806 Old Oyster Point Road www.cozzys.com (757) 596-9104 www.hosssdeli.com COMEDY OPEN MIC WITH SID
BRIDGE SNACKBAR JONES Cozzy’s Comedy Club The Cove March 31; 9 p.m. March 26; 9 p.m. 9700 Warwick Boulevard 711 Lakefront Commons (757) 595-2800 (757) 596-1830 www.cozzys.com www.covetavern.com
UNITED SOULS THE COVER UP Manhattan’s Manhattan’s March 31; 9:30 p.m. March 26; 9:30 p.m. 601 Thimble Shoals Boulevard 601 Thimble Shoals Boulevard (757) 873-0555 (757) 873-0555 www.manhattansdeli.com 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.