January Events in Portsmouth, Virginia
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Now On Display in the Foyer Gallery
at Skipjack Nautical Wares and Marine Gallery
Through January 3 - New works by Portsmouth’s favorite Artists…J. Robert & Betty Burnell Featuring new and vintage paintings of marine and landscape themes. Original jewelry by Betty Burnell will also be on display.
J. Robert Burnell is recognized and collected for his vivid depictions of life on the Chesapeake Bay. The subject is his favorite and each piece is open and honest, while providing a unique understanding of its mood and people. The show runs through Sunday, January 3, 2010
Holiday Season Gallery Hours:
Closed New Years Day
Saturday - 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Sunday - Noon–5 p.m.
Contact: Joe or Alison Elder 757-399-5012 | website: Skipjack Marine Gallery
African-American Heritage Day
Celebrate the rich legacy of a people as Andalo's Clubhouse hosts the annual African-American Heritage Day. The museum wil offer a whirl-wind tour through the history of African American culture that will feature an interactive drum workshop, immersive storytelling, make-and-take crafts, games and more!
Admission is $5 per person, ages 2 years and above and free for Museum members.
Fee includes admission to Andalo’s Clubhouse and the Courthouse Galleries for one day.
No registration required.
Andalo's Clubhouse, 420 High St., Portsmouth | 757-393-5258
presented by the Children's Museum of Virginia
Immigration Circuit: Sephardic & Ashkenazi Jews
4 p.m. Part of the 2009-2010 Lecture Series presented by the Jewish Museum & Cultural Center, 607 Effingham St., Portsmouth
757-397-8457 | www.jewishmuseumportsmouth.org
Making a Mark
- February 21: An exhibit of art created by children touched by cancer. Sponsored by the Texas Children’s Cancer Center at Houston, the annual collection of art created by children from around the world is part of a very intensive art therapy program at the hospital.
Children who have cancer, or have siblings with cancer, are invited to make and submit a piece of art to Houston. After a judging, the art is hung in the Texas Children’s Hospital and then sent on the road for viewing at other museums and hospitals around the country.
Presented by the Courthouse Galleries, Corner of High and Court St., Portsmouth
757-393-8543 | www.courthousegalleries.com
Portsmouth Sports Club 64th Annual Jamboree
6:30 p.m. Portsmouth Renaissance Hotel
Featured Guest Speaker Brian O'Conner, National College Baseball Coach of the Year from the University of Virginia.
Scholarship Award Recipients: Eight Student Athletes from Portsmouth and Western Branch High Schools will receive a $3,500 scholarship.
For tickets and information call Eddie Mitchell at 757-399-1935
