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2009 Catch A Wave Calendar of Events
Military Aviation Museum
Now Open!
Virginia Beach, Pungo
Preserving history through the display and flight of World War II aircraft! The Military Aviation Museum features a major collection of military aircraft from the middle of the last century. Historical planes still flying today from around the world. The facility holds up to 1000 guests and available for catered events. www.militaryaviationmuseum.org
Space Quest - Exploring the Moon, Mars & Beyond
Now Open!
Hampton, The Virginia Air & Space Center
The Virginia Air & Space Center 's new Space Gallery will capture the excitement of exploring space through interactive exhibits that focus on NASA technologies and space science. This $9 million gallery combines actual artifacts with state-of-the-art hands-on exhibits, covering numerous topics, including our Solar System, the Moon and Mars, Human and un-crewed space exploration, living and working in space, coming home and weather from space. Travel to Mars in the Mars Transport Theater, gaze at the Solar System, make a crater, participate in rover races, and land on the Moon. Come face-to-face with an actual moon rock and mars meteorite. The presenting partner: Langley Federal Credit Union. www.vasc.org
A Christmas Carol 3D in IMAX opens!
November 6 thru December 31, 2009
An animated retelling of Charles Dickens' classic novel, A Christmas Carol, about a Victorian-era miser taken on a journey of self-redemption, courtesy of several mysterious Christmas apparitions. Jim Carrey stars in this animated 3D film where he portrays Scrooge, as well as the three ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Yet-to-Come.
Virginia Air & Space Center
Admission.
(757) 727-0900
Celebration in Lights
November 26 - January 1, 5:30 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Newport News, Newport News Park
Light up your holidays with the award-winning Celebration in Lights, a two-mile drive-through of spectacular animated scenes set in Newport News Park. Over 700,000 lights illuminate the beauty of Newport News Park’s forests, fields, and ponds in this, Virginia’s longest running drive-through light event. View multi-colored snowflakes, leaping reindeer, whimsical toys, forest animals, elegant swans and scenes from Virginia’s past portrayed in a kaleidoscope of dazzling color. Over 200 displays, including 70 animated displays, are spread throughout a dozen theme areas, including “Winter Wonderland,” “Forest Friends,” “Battle of the Ironclads,” “Santa’s Enchanted Kingdom” and “Old Man Winter.” $10 per car; $50 per bus.
Address: 13560 Jefferson Avenue
Phone: 757-886-7912
http://www.nnparks.com/.
Virginia Beach McDonalds Holiday Lights at the Beach
November 20 – January 3, 2009
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Over 250 animated nautical and holiday themed light displays along the boardwalk! Festive fish, jumping dolphins, frolicking porpoises – all illuminated by thousands of tiny bright colored lights. Sailboats gently rocking in the wind and mermaids calling to “landlubbers,” complete the 31 blocks of nautical themed for this unique light display. Tour includes a complimentary DVD with special Christmas music sponsored by McDonalds.
www.beachstreetusa.com
Real Pirates: The Untold Story of the Whydah from Slave Ship to Pirate Ship
November 21, 2009 - April 4, 2010
Nauticus, Norfolk, VA
The slave ship Whydah began her short life in London, England, in 1715. Less than two years later, now a pirate ship, she sank to the ocean floor off Cape Cod. Using artifacts recovered from the wreck, "Real Pirates: The Untold Story of the Whydah from Slave Ship to Pirate Ship" reveals the true story behind this vessel. This new exhibition tells the story of the crew of a real pirate ship that started as a slave ship—and gives some insights into the violence and idealism of early eighteenth century piracy.
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/mission/real-pirates/
Ice Skating in Hampton
November 26 - February 28, 2010
Take to the Ice on the Peninsula’s only, covered, outdoor ice skating rink. Over 5,000 square feet of icy surface for public skating, special events, demonstrations and more. Bring skates or rent on site.
Virginia Air & Space Center.
For information, pricing and hours of operation, (757) 727-0900
Virginia Air & Space Center
600 Settlers Landing Road
Hampton, VA 23669
Garden of Lights
November 28 – December 31, 2009
Norfolk
Whether it’s your first visit or a family tradition, make memories you’ll treasure forever on a two-mile driving tour through a million twinkling lights. This year enjoy the new Garden by the Sea underwater adventure. Travel through a watery scene of lights with a Mermaid and her friends as they celebrate Norfolk’s “Year of the Mermaid”. http://www.norfolkbotanicalgarden.org/programs-events/calendar/events/127
Hollydazzle
December 4, 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Newport News, City Center at Oyster Point
Hampton Roads’ most unique holiday event combines fireworks, special effects and music in a spectacular show presented “in the round” on the Fountain Plaza. Free children’s activities and holiday performances. Free admission; food and beverages for sale.
Address: 700 Town Center Drive
Phone: 757-926-1408
Highway Exit: 258A
http://www.nnparks.com/.
The Radio City Christmas Spectacular featuring the World-Famous Rockettes!
Scope Arena
December 3-4, 2009
The world-famous Radio City Rockettes® bring their high kicks and a cast and crew of over 100 to Norfolk in the breathtaking RADIO CITY CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR®! Every performance of the SPECTACULAR is a glittering present full of fun and surprises for the whole family! Both brilliantly grand and genuinely moving, the Radio City Christmas Spectacular creates family memories that last a lifetime!
20th Annual Lighted Boat Parade
December 5
Experience the joy of the holiday season as more than consisting of more than 30 lighted power and sailboats as they pass along Hampton’s waterfront. Sip hot cocoa and cider as Santa leads the parade up the Hampton River.
Downtown Hampton Waterfront,
7:30pm. Free.
(757) 727-1271 or 1-866-556-9631
710 Settlers Landing Road
Hampton, Virginia 23669
Hampton Holly Days Parade
December 12
Enjoy the magical beauty of an illuminated parade featuring marching bands, floats, balloons, drill teams, and beauty queens along with everyone's favorite elf, Santa Claus.
Downtown Hampton
7pm. Free.
(757) 727-6784
710 Settlers Landing Road
Hampton, Virginia 23669
2010
8th Annual Virginia Beer Festival
May 15th 2010
Town Point Park, Norfolk
Raise a glass...a stein...a mug to toast the return of this much anticipated Hampton Roads'-style tradition! For connoisseurs of brews of all types, this popular festival favorite brings together in one place fine beers from nearly three-dozen domestic and international breweries. And for friends seeking a Saturday or Sunday afternoon full of fun, this beer and music festival is the perfect spring celebration. www.festeventsva.org
Tattoo & Norfolk NATO Festival
April 28-May 2, 2010
Norfolk, Downtown Norfolk
March…Sing…Perform…Music students from all grade levels are invited to join the fun! We will provide your students with adjudication, affirmation, motivation and stimulation. Marching bands will represent one of 26 members of NATO in the televised “Parade of Nations” on Saturday, May 1, 2010. Choral and Instrumental ensembles will perform on Friday, April 30, 2010. www.virginiaartsfest.com/tattoo.html
Norfolk International Tattoo
April 30, 2010 – May 2, 2010
Norfolk, Downtown Norfolk
Friday & Saturday: 7:30 p.m.; Sunday: 2:30 p.m.
The Tattoo is a military performance with a cast of over 700 performers representing countries from all over the world. It is a ceremonial display of marching bands and other performing groups. www.vafest.com
7th Annual PANorama Caribbean Music Fest
May 7-9, 2010
Virginia Beach, Virginia
The Annual PANorama Caribbean Music Fest celebrates the music and culture of the Caribbean. And if it's Caribbean, it's probably rooted in the steel band! And if it's Caribbean, it has to take place outside! So, what better place than the beautiful Virginia Beach oceanfront? The weekend is filled with workshops for participating bands, a mass steel band performance, steel drum competitions, followed by the Festival Grand Champion and one of the world's leading Steel Bands. Enjoy the music from the Steel Bands, Soca, Reggae and More! PANorama Caribbean Music Fest is part of the annual Virginia Arts Festival and is co-presented by BeachEvents. www.beachstreetusa.com
4th Annual AT&T Spring Town Point Virginia Wine Festival
May (TBA) 2010
The Spring Town Point Virginia Wine Festival features over 20 premier Virginia wineries, gourmet foods, specialty wares for purchase, and incredible music to complement the perfect spring afternoon. All wines presented during the festival are available for purchase by the bottle or the case throughout the day. So come out and enjoy a blissful afternoon in early May along the Elizabeth River, with the Spring Town Point Wine Festival! www.festeventsva.org
34th Annual Norfolk Harborfest®
June 11, 2010 – June 13, 2010
Norfolk, Downtown Norfolk
The festival kicks off on Friday with the Parade of Sails, featuring Tall Ships from around the world sailing down the Elizabeth River for a 2 hour parade. Groups can meander through the park watching the parade from land, or sail on the Elizabeth River and watch the parade on one of Norfolk’s many harbor cruises. Enjoy live music, delicious food and fabulous artwork. Finish off Saturday night in Town Point Park for a dazzling fireworks display on the Norfolk waterfront. Tall Ships are open for visitation during certain times for guests to walk aboard the decks and meet sailors from around the world. www.festeventsva.org
Annual Boardwalk Art Show & Festival
June 19-20, 2010
Virginia Beach, Boardwalk
The Annual Boardwalk Art Show & Festival, held in each June in Virginia Beach attracts nearly 300,000 art lovers in a weekend-long festival of art and entertainment. The festival has become one of the most popular in Virginia and is rated one of the Top 15 fine art shows in the country by Sunshine Artist Magazine. With more than 300 international artists and craftsman display their works of art from 17th Street to 32nd Street. Handcrafted jewelry, vibrant paintings, unique sculptures, and remarkable photography are displayed, with the Atlantic Ocean providing a magnificent backdrop. The event offers a great opportunity for groups to enjoy the beach scenery, stroll along Virginia Beach's impressive three-mile long boardwalk, and soak in the sun and culture of some of the region's finest artisans. Visitors can enjoy mouthwatering food and free entertainment at the popular stages along the boardwalk. The Annual Boardwalk Art Show & Festival is free and open to the public. Please visit vbfun.com or www.cacv.org for more information.
28th Annual Norfolk Jazz Festival
July (TBA) 2010
Norfolk, Downtown Norfolk
The region’s longest running jazz festival awaits you for 2 days each July at Town Point Park. This smooth jazz experience hosts an impressive national lineup along with local and regional jazz favorites, all located along the downtown Norfolk waterfront. www.festeventsva.org
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