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 NOVEMBER 6 - 12, 2015 PERFORMING ARTS BOLLYWOOD MASALA ORCHESTRA AND DANCERS OF INDIA: SPIRIT OF INDIA Ferguson Center for the Arts November 6; 8 p.m. The Bollywood Masala Orchestra and Dancers of India present Spirit of India, a new step toward a bold vision in Indian live music and dance! Rahis Bharti, one of India’s greatest musical figures, and the Bollywood Masala Orchestra and Dancers of India, invite you on a lively musical journey from Rajasthan to Mumbai that characterizes the incredible India we know today. With 17 professional artists onstage, you will experience the soul of a veritable feast of Indian sounds, featuring a mix of Indian and Western instruments such as bass drums, side drums, trombone, tabla, dholak, harmonium and clarinet, among many others. The Bollywood Masala Orchestra and Dancers of India give an authentic taste of the richness and excitement of Indian music. 1 Avenue of the Arts, 757-594-8752, www.fergusoncenter.org. PATTIE LABELLE Ferguson Center November 8; 7 p.m. “Beautiful” simply does not describe the incomparable force known to the world as Patti LaBelle. As time continues to evolve, the soulful songbird’s name has become synonymous with grace, style, elegance and class. Belting out classic rhythm and blues renditions, pop standards and spiritual sonnets have created the unique platform of versatility that Ms. Patti is known and revered for. In 2009, the Philadelphia maven reunited with Sarah Dash and Nona Hendryx for the first time in 30 years for the critically acclaimed LaBelle reunion album, Back to Now. Just this past spring, she danced her way into America’s hearts on Dancing With the Stars, working her way to week six! In addition to her amazing career as an entertainer and entrepreneurial success, Ms. LaBelle’s work as a humanitarian is just as legendary. She is an advocate for organizations and initiatives related to cancer, HIV and AIDS, adoption and foster care, among others. 1 Avenue of the Arts, 757-594-8752, www.fergusoncenter.org. MUNICH SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Ferguson Center November 12; 7:30 p.m. The Munich Symphony Orchestra (Münchner Symphoniker) was founded in 1945 as “Symphonieorchester Kurt Graunke” and — with its four subscription series in Prinzregententheater, Herkulessaal and the Philharmonie am Gasteig — is regarded as one of the high-profile ensembles of the city of Munich (of which there are four). The Orchestra performs more than 100 concerts each year throughout Europe, Asia and the United States (they last performed here in 2009). Georg Schmöhe, as chief conductor, has been credited with raising the artistic profile of the orchestra as well as the continuing enhancement of its symphonic repertoire. Philippe Entremont serves as conductor, as well as piano soloist. 1 Avenue of the Arts, 757-594-8752, www.fergusoncenter.org. SPECIAL EVENTS AT NEWPORT NEWS ATTRACTIONS BRIGHT STAR CHILDREN’S THEATER Virginia Living Museum November 7 Bright Star Touring Theatre, a national professional touring theatre company based in Asheville, NC, brings their acclaimed production of “Professor Parsnip’s Lab of Healthy Choices” to the Virginia Living Museum. Wacky Professor Parsnip takes young audiences on an adventure through science, teaching lessons on making good choices in diet, exercise and environment along the way. Exciting experiments reinforce healthy habits and good character traits. Interactive fun makes this a must-see science show. The show is geared toward children from pre-K to fifth grade. Shows at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Included in museum admission. 524 J. Clyde Morris Boulevard, 757-595-1900, www.thevlm.org. FREE ADMISSION WEEKEND Peninsula Fine Arts Center November 7 – 8 Enjoy free admission the first weekend of each month. 101 Museum Drive, 757-596-8175, www.pfac-va.org. 25 MICS SPOKEN WORD & OPEN MIC Downing-Gross Cultural Arts Center November 10; 7 p.m. Join us for an evening of open-mic hosted by Nina Brewton. 2410 Wickham Avenue, 757-247-8950, www.downinggross.org. VETERANS DAY CEREMONY Victory Arch November 11; 11 a.m. Sponsored by American Legion, Braxton-Perkins Post #25, this annual ceremony is held at 11 a.m. at the Victory Arch, 25th Street & West Avenue in downtown Newport News. After the ceremony, the public is invited learn about America’s rich military heritage at the Virginia War Museum. Visit the museum on Veterans Day and receive $1 off the posted admission prices. 9285 Warwick Boulevard, 757-247-8523, www.warmuseum.org. ART + WORDS Peninsula Fine Arts Center November 12 101 Museum Drive, 757-596-8175, www.pfac-va.org. LIQUID LIGHT Downing-Gross Cultural Arts Center November 7; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Work with professional photographers to capture images of the waterways that shape our community. The day will begin at Downing-Gross Cultural Arts Center in downtown Newport News, where a photography expert will teach some of the techniques that professional artists use when photographing on or near the water. In the afternoon, participants will head out into our community, taking pictures on location at Newport News’ many waterfront sites, and visiting The Mariners’ Museum’s new photography exhibit, Liquid Light. Photographs from this workshop will be featured in a brand new exhibition at the Downing-Gross Cultural Arts Center in November. Please bring lunch with you. Cameras will be provided for participants who need them, but please bring your own if you have one. 2410 Wickham Avenue, 757-247-8950, www.downinggross.org and www.marinersmuseum.org. WILD GIFTS FOR THE HOLIDAYS Virginia Living Museum Continuing through December 23 The Virginia Living Museum’s Wild Things Museum Store introduces “Wild Gifts for the Holidays,” a collection of unusual and affordable nature-related items for all ages, including eco- friendly clothing, plush toys, and stationery. Favorites include easy reader books, learning games, socks and hoodies, cuddly stuffed animals, home decor and hand-made jewelry - all themed to reflect Virginia’s native wildlife. Many items are unique, being created especially for the museum. All proceeds benefit the Virginia Living Museum. 524 J. Clyde Morris Boulevard, 757- 595-1900, www.thevlm.org. VIRGINIA MADE EXHIBITION Peninsula Fine Arts Center Continuing through January 17, 2016 101 Museum Drive, 757-596-8175, www.pfac-va.org. LIQUID LIGHT – PHOTOGRAPHY BENEATH THE SEA The Mariners’ Museum Continuing through January 31, 2016 The oceans remain distant and mysterious, even though they occupy nearly three-quarters of our planet’s surface. This fascinating exhibit features nine California photographers who have captured a quality of light that only exists underwater. 100 Museum Drive, 757-596-2222, www.marinersmuseum.org. FALL PLANETARIUM SHOWS Virginia Living Museum Continuing through November 22 Choose among three shows in the Virginia Living Museum’s Abbitt Planetarium. Two fish must touch the moon to save their home in “Kaluoka’hina,” showing Wednesday through Sunday at 12:30 p.m. Explore the mysterious world of the former smallest planet in “The Pluto Show” at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday. 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. LIVE PERFORMANCES AT RESTAURANTS & CLUBS BRIAN SEWELL Craft 60 LITTLE COUNTRY November 6; 9 p.m. Hoss’s Deli 13361 Warwick Boulevard November 7; 9:30 p.m. (757) 988-0506 806 Old Oyster Point Road www.craft60.com (757) 596-9104 www.hosssdeli.com FINE SWISS CHEESE Hoss’s Deli SUNDAY FUNNIES November 6; 9:30 p.m. Cozzy’s Comedy Club 806 Old Oyster Point Road November 8; 8 p.m. (757) 596-9104 9700 Warwick Boulevard www.hosssdeli.com (757) 595-2800 www.cozzys.com THE FABULOUS FAT DOCTOR Cozzy’s Comedy Club BOWEN BROTHERS November 6; 9 p.m. Hoss’s Deli November 7; 8 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. November 9; 8 p.m. 9700 Warwick Boulevard 806 Old Oyster Point Road (757) 595-2800 (757) 596-9104 www.cozzys.com www.hosssdeli.com HEY HEY HOOLIGAN COMEDY OPEN MIC WITH SID Manhattans BRIDGE November 7; 10 p.m. Cozzy’s Comedy Club 601 Thimble Shoals Boulevard November 12; 8 p.m. (757) 873-0555 9700 Warwick Boulevard www.manhattansdeli.com (757) 595-2800 www.cozzys.com TOM DIKON & JON VALLET Craft 60 Ale House November 13; 9 p.m. 13361 Warwick Boulevard (757) 988-0506 www.craft60.com UNITED SOULS Manhattans BORDERLINE CRAZY November 12; 9:30 p.m. Hoss’s Deli 601 Thimble Shoals Boulevard November 11; 9 p.m. (757) 873-0555 806 Old Oyster Point Road www.manhattansdeli.com (757) 596-9104 www.hosssdeli.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. .