Second Saturdays: Spring Into Fun!
Children's Museum of Virginia 221 High Street, Portsmouth, VAJoin Andalo as we explore spring through the eyes of Peter Rabbit and our Storyland friends. Learn about gardens, the seasons, and more!
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First Saturday: I Am A Man: Photographs in the American South, 1960-1970
Commodore Theatre 421 High Street, Portsmouth, VAThe 1960-1970 decade unleashed hope for the future and profound change as the civil rights movement sought to desegregate public spaces and secure the right to vote for African Americans. Inspired by the voice of Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr., thousands of courageous people risked their lives to end Jim Crow segregation. Photographs by amateurs, […]
Virginia Historic Garden Week Olde Towne Tour
Olde Towne Portsmouth Olde Towne, Portsmouth, VADiscover Virginia’s Historic Seaport located in the heart of Hampton Roads. Olde Towne Portsmouth is rich in maritime history due to its prime location on the Elizabeth River, and features a significant collection of 19th century architecture. Visitors will be welcomed to five locations, which include private homes and secluded gardens. Most are showcased this […]
$35
Andalo’s Favorite Books
Children's Museum of Virginia 221 High Street, Portsmouth, VAEnjoy reading and activity of Andalo’s favorite books or meet a local author as they share their stories! Reading Times: 11:30am, 1:30pm, 2:30pm
Saturday Painting Sessions: Courtyard Canvas Creations (18+)
Portsmouth Art & Cultural Center 400 High Street, Portsmouth, VirginiaAdults with any art skill level can create a unique painted canvas in the museum courtyard for them to take home. These painting sessions are free, but participants will need to sign-up in advance. Register by contacting Kendra Banks at 757-393-8501 ext. 6511 or email her at banksl@portsmouthva.gov.
I Am A Man Exhibit Featuring Dr. Charles H. Ford, NSU Professor
Portsmouth Art & Cultural Center 400 High Street, Portsmouth, VirginiaDr. Charles H. Ford is a Professor of History and Interim Dean at Norfolk State University. His presentation will provide a local perspective on the national civil rights movement and is in conjunction with the exhibit I AM A MAN: Civil Rights Photographs in the American South, 1960-1970. This free program is a part of […]
Left Behind: Presented by Master Storyteller Sheila Arnold
Portsmouth Art & Cultural Center 400 High Street, Portsmouth, Virginia@media (min-width:768px){.alignright{float:right;margin-left: 1rem;margin-top:0!important}} Freedom – what we all desire, but if you had to leave something or someone behind, could you do it for the hope of a word called “freedom”? Through story, song, and audience interaction Master Storyteller Sheila Arnold, looks at the fugitive slaves from the Underground Railroad and shares what they left […]
STORYLAND: A Trip Through Childhood Favorites
Children's Museum of Virginia 221 High Street, Portsmouth, VADon’t miss this interactive traveling exhibit, on loan from the Children’s Museum of Minnesota, that lets kids step into the world of their favorite picture books. Make snow angels in The Snowy Day, explore an oversized alphabet playground in Chicka Chicka Boom Boom & more! Featured books brought to life in this exhibit: The Tale […]
Movement and Light: The Barrier Islands of Virginia
Portsmouth Art & Cultural Center 400 High Street, Portsmouth, VirginiaThe exhibit talk will be at 1:30 p.m. followed by a reception at PACC on Saturday, May 13th Pam Ponce, a Virginia Beach artist, will be presenting a multi-year project. She has spent several seasons photographing the Virginia Nature Conservancy’s Volgenau Virginia Coast Reserve, an environmental treasure of barrier islands and lagoon landscapes located off […]
I Am A Man
Portsmouth Art & Cultural Center 400 High Street, Portsmouth, VirginiaThe 1960-1970 decade unleashed hope for the future and profound change as the civil rights movement sought to desegregate public spaces and secure the right to vote for African Americans. Inspired by the voice of Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr., thousands of courageous people risked their lives to end Jim Crow segregation. Photographs by amateurs, […]
Rooting For the Home Team: Portsmouth’s Black Baseball Players, Promoters, and Parks
Portsmouth Colored Community Library Museum 904 Elm Avenue, Portsmouth, VABlack History Now and the Portsmouth Colored Community Library Museum proudly presents the exhibition of Rooting for the Home Team: Portsmouth's Black Baseball Players, Promoters and Parks. In the post-World War II era, "Baseball was king" in the sports world of Hampton Roads, especially in the African American community. Discover the joy of baseball among […]
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Virginia Arts Festival Concert Truck Performance
Portsmouth Art & Cultural Center 400 High Street, Portsmouth, VirginiaFree and Open to the public. The Concert Truck is a mobile music venue that strengthens communities by redefining the concert experience and making music accessible to all. We engage diverse communities and audiences with thoughtful, timely programming and help build a critical presence in the community for the organizations with whom we collaborate. In […]