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Traveling Eye – Photographs by Glen McClure

Portsmouth Art & Cultural Center 400 High Street, Portsmouth, Virginia

The Traveling Eye Photographs by Glen McClure The Traveling Eye When I was much younger, I loved to watch “On the Road,” the news segment on CBS Sunday Morning hosted by Charles Kuralt. Mr. Kuralt traveled the United States, and he would explore ordinary towns and countrysides, and meet the most interesting regular folks you […]

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Tidewater Winds Little Big Band with Danielle Roby

Portsmouth Art & Cultural Center 400 High Street, Portsmouth, Virginia

Despite the name Little Big Band, the sound of music from this local group will be anything but little. They performed in the museum courtyard in 2021 with a great response […]

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Color Craze

Portsmouth Art & Cultural Center 400 High Street, Portsmouth, Virginia

Join us for a wonderful afternoon of art activities in the courtyard. Inspired by a palette of bright colors, we'll be hosting Color Craze throughout the season. Free and open to the public.

Lightship Frightship!

Lightship Portsmouth Museum London & Water St, Portsmouth

It’s the most frightful night of the year, when the Lightship opens after dark, the Fresnel lens glows eerie green, and the ghosts, kraken and zombie fisherman of the Lightship’s past come back to visit. You’re invited to join them, of course. It’s free. But only the bravest will dare. Will you? When: Friday, October […]

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Museum Store Sunday

Children's Museum of Virginia 221 High Street, Portsmouth, VA

Museum Shops & the Portsmouth Welcome Center Special discounts on one-of-a-kind items found at any of the Museum Shops and the Portsmouth Welcome Center. Get ahead on holiday shopping while […]

Tidewater Tubas Live at the Portsmouth Art & Cultural Center

Portsmouth Art & Cultural Center 400 High Street, Portsmouth, Virginia

Stop in Saturday to check out Winter Wonderland, The Coleman collection. We will be performing both traditional Christmas Carols and Commercial Holiday music. Concert is free with admission to museum.

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Coleman Collection Nativity Scene

Monumental United Methodist Church 450 Dinwiddie St, Portsmouth, VA

Winter Wonderland: The Coleman Collection is a popular holiday tradition in Portsmouth. However, a centerpiece of the collection resides just around the corner at Monumental Methodist Church. The Nativity Scene, because of it’s religious significance, was best housed outside a public building and separate from the rest of the collection. However, it remains a very […]

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Holiday Nights at City Park

Portsmouth City Park Cpl J M Williams Ave, Portsmouth, VA

Take a train ride aboard the Pokey Smokey to see the holiday lights!  Food vendors, an illuminated playground, and holiday activities are also available. Check out some of the Coleman Collection pieces not displayed at the Winter Wonderland exhibit. 3 and over pay $2 for the train ride. Open Fridays and Saturdays 5PM-9PM through December […]

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Winter Wonderland (The Coleman Nursery Collection)

Portsmouth Art & Cultural Center 400 High Street, Portsmouth, Virginia

Winter Wonderland: The Coleman Nursery Collection offers a nostalgic, holiday-themed visual treat for young and old alike. Come visit the animated scenes of Christmas trees and lights, ice skaters, children sledding, little people, children from around the world, a Victorian chalet, caroling villagers and more. The display opens on Saturday, November 30th, HOURS OF OPERATION […]

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Olde Towne Farmer’s Market

Portsmouth Art & Cultural Center 400 High Street, Portsmouth, Virginia

Every Saturday at 10 AM.  Extended hours starting at 9 AM in spring summer. The Olde Towne Farmers Market offers fresh regional and local produce, meats, holiday floral arrangements, baked […]

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Classic Cars and Coffee

Portsmouth Art & Cultural Center Annex 420 High Street, Portsmouth, VA

At the Olde Towne Farmers Market.  Join us for informal Classic Cars & Coffee at the historic Olde Towne Farmers Market. Classic cars get FREE up-front, car-show-style parking and FREE gourmet coffee for the drivers. Great spot to bring the spouse and family, 50+ vendors with fresh produce, grilled items, baked goods, sweets, juices, confections, […]