Jan/Feb 2007

Datebook

SPECIAL EVENTS

Downtown Hampton on Ice
Ongoing: The Peninsula’s only outdoor ice skating rink provides more than 5,000 square feet of ice for public skating. Next to the Virginia Air & Space Center, Hampton. $6. 757-727-0900. www.vasc.org

First Fridays
Jan. 5, Feb. 2: Several Portsmouth art galleries featuring new exhibits by local artists open their doors, offer refreshments and special items, and present new art. 5 p.m. Olde Town Portsmouth. 757-405-3500. www.otba.biz

Back Bay Wildlife Refuge Winter Tram Tours
Jan. 7, 21, Feb. 4, 18: A seasonal opportunity to observe wintering migratory waterfowl amidst the beautiful backdrop of Back Bay in Virginia Beach, normally closed November through March. Trips leave from the Visitor Contact Center. Reservations required. $6-$8. 757-721-2412

2007 Working Wood in the 18th Century
January 10-13, 14-17: The ninth annual conference celebrates America’s 400th anniversary by exploring furniture making before the 18th century. Colonial Williamburg. 757-220-7255. www.colonialwilliamsburg.org/conted

Hampton Roads Hip Hop and R&B Awards
Jan. 14: Rap artist and reality TV star Flava Flav hosts the black-tie award show honoring local musicians. $35-$55. 7 p.m. Willett Hall, Portsmouth. 757-671-8100. www.ticketmaster.com

Martin Luther King, Jr. Candlelight Remembrance Ceremony and Concert
Jan. 15: The Music Department and students at CNU remember and honor Martin Luther King, Jr. 7:30 p.m. Ferguson Center, Music and Theatre Hall, Christopher Newport University, Newport News. 757-594-7089. www.cnu.edu/music

Hampton Roads International Auto Show
Jan. 19-21: The largest new auto show in the state of Virginia and the only event that provides a completely non-selling environment. See every make and model from almost all manufacturers. $7. Virginia Beach Convention Center. www.hrada.com

Crystal Ball for a Cure
Jan. 27: The 6th annual event featuring dinner, dancing, casino gambling, and silent and live auctions to benefit Muscular Dystrophy Research. The Hilton at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront. 757-490-1254. www.crystalballforacure.com

Warm It! Concert Series
Feb. 1, 8, 15, 22: The Young Affiliates for the Chrysler Museum host the hottest after-work party in town, featuring live music, refreshments, a cash bar and museum access. $5-$8. 6-9 p.m. Chrysler Museum of Art, Norfolk. 757-664-6200. www.chrysler.org

Beach Ball
Feb. 3: 10th annual ball to benefit the Alzheimer’s Association Southeastern Virginia Chapter. The Mardi Gras-themed event will feature dancing to the sounds of The Calypso Nuts and The TFC Band, a live auction and great food. Sponsored by the Parrot Head Club of Tidewater. $55. 7 p.m.-1 a.m. Ramada Plaza Resort, Virginia Beach. 757-459-2405

Cat Show
Feb. 3: Pawprints in the Sand Cat Club and The Cat Fanciers Association sponsor a show featuring more than 225 purebred cats. Proceeds benefit homeless cats, and donations of food, litter and other necessities are more than welcome. Khedive Temple, Chesapeake. $3-$5. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. 757-489-4516

Honoring Black History Month
Feb. 3: The National Sorority Phi Delta Kappa, Delta Gamma Chapter is co-sponsoring a free afternoon of entertainment with the River Crest Community Center. This year’s event will feature performances and displays and is an official program of the Jamestown 2007 celebration. River Crest Community Center, Chesapeake. 757-436-3100. www.cityofchesapeake.net/parks

The Mid-Atlantic Sports and Boat Show
Feb. 3-11: The Virginian-Pilot’s 54th annual boat show will be the biggest boat show in the region, featuring the latest boat models, as well as related marine equipment and services. Virginia Beach Convention Center. 757-222-3999

59th Annual Colonial Williamsburg Antiques Forum: The Arts of the American South
Feb. 4-8: Colonial Williamsburg’s annual forum will explore the remarkable furniture, silver, ceramics, textiles, paintings and maps that were made and used in the early South. 757-220-7286. www.colonialwilliamsburg.org

Healthy Minds and Bodies
Feb. 10: Check your body composition, blood pressure, total cholesterol, blood sugar and bone density for free! Information booths representing local professionals in many different fields will provide free health advice and screenings. 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Kempsville Recreation Center, Virginia Beach. 757-474-8492

Mid-Atlantic Home & Flower Show
Feb. 15-18: Tidewater Builders Association is teaming up with The Virginia Horticultural Foundation to present one of the largest home shows in the region, featuring more than 600 exhibits, celebrity speakers and horticultural experts. Virginia Beach Convention Center. 757-420-2434. www.tbaonline.org

Horseback Ride Honoring the Buffalo Soldiers and the Black Cowboy
Feb. 17: The Buffalo Riders of Hampton Roads, an equestrian team founded in 1997 to honor the memory of the Buffalo Soldiers, will celebrate Black History Month with a ride through Portsmouth. 10 a.m. 757-286-1493

Black History Month Weekend
Feb. 24-25: In recognition of Black History Month, Colonial Williamsburg examines the role of African Americans in Colonial Virginia during a special weekend of programs. 800-HISTORY. www.colonialwilliamsburg.org

ART

Charles H. Taylor Arts Center
Through Jan. 15: Peninsula Glass Guild Juried Exhibition
Jan. 19-Feb. 18: Hampton Arts League Open Members Show
Opening Feb. 23: Artists Who Teach, featuring the works of Richard Ward, the winner of last year’s first-place award.
Free. Tuesday-Friday 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Weekends 1-5 p.m.
4205 Victoria Blvd., Hampton. 757-727-1490. www.hamptonarts.net

Chrysler Museum of Art
Ongoing: Soul Sanctuary: Images of the African American Worship Experience
Through Jan. 7: A Century of Great Photography from The Virginian-Pilot
Jan. 26: Family Night. Artful entertainment with hands-on art and a cocktail reception.
Through Feb. 11: “Behind the Seen” Revisited: American Art, 1880-1950
Opening Feb. 2: Joseph Mallard William Turner’s The Junction of the Thames and Medway. One of the most spirited marine images produced by England’s preeminent 19th-century landscape painter is on display in honor of America’s 400th anniversary.
Feb. 11: Gospel brunch in celebration of Soul Sanctuary with Southern cooking and joyous gospel music from local groups.
Wednesdays: The Art of Jazz
Wednesday 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Admission by voluntary contribution. Thursday-Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday 1-5 p.m. Adults $7, Teachers/Military/Seniors/VHTA members $5, AAA members $6, Ages 18 and under/Students/Museum Members free.
245 W. Olney Rd., Norfolk. 757-664-6200. www.chrysler.org

Contemporary Art Center of Virginia
Through Jan. 7: Spaces of Desire, images by Jane Calvin
Through Jan. 7: Mary Magsamen and Stephen Hillerbrand
Through Jan. 14: The Face of Contemporary Art in China
Opening Jan. 14: Dennis Winston. Woodcuts and black-and-white renderings depict urban and rural experiences.
Opening Jan. 18: Moneta Sleet, Jr. The Pulitzer Prize-winning photojournalist’s famous works from the Civil Rights movement.
Tuesday-Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Sunday noon-4 p.m. Adults $7, Students/Seniors/Military $5.
2200 Parks Ave., Virginia Beach. 757-425-0000. www.cacv.org

Courthouse Galleries
Opening Jan. 19: Spectacular Achievements: Audubon’s Animals of North America. Several original hand-colored lithographs from John James Audubon’s The Vivaparous Quadrupeds of North America are on display.
Tuesday-Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday 1-5 p.m.
High and Court streets, Portsmouth. 757-393-8543. www.courthousegalleries.com

Kane Marie Galleries
Opening Feb. 8: Stripped. A collection of figurative art, sculpture and paintings embracing the human form.
Monday-Wednesday 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Thursday 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Friday-Saturday 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
1554 Laskin Rd., Virginia Beach. 757-496-4467. www.kanemarie.com

Peninsula Fine Arts Center
Jan. 4: Arts Café with Ryan Conroy
Through Jan. 7: Alternative Wreaths
Through Jan. 7: Potluck Quilts
Through Jan. 7: Feet Off the Ground: The Art of Nancy Thomas
Through Jan. 7: Weavings and Needlework by Leigh Lambert
Through Jan. 7: Artful Giving
Jan. 11: Arts Café with Matt Insley and Friends
Opening Jan. 21: Las Artes De Mexico. Celebrating more than three millennia of tradition and change through diverse pottery, paintings, folk art and prints.
Jan. 25: Arts Café with Josh Craig, plus Parents Night Out!
Jan. 28, Feb. 25: Community Day with Mexican-inspired clay figure making.
Feb. 1: Arts Café with Suzy Ray Vaughn
Feb. 8: Arts Café with Annie Johnson
Feb. 15: Arts Café with Neal Forrester, plus Parents Night Out!
Feb. 22: Arts Café with Matt Insley and Friends
Tuesday and Thursday 10 a.m.-8:30 p.m., Wednesday, Friday and Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday 1-5 p.m. Adults $5,
Seniors/Students/Military $4, Children (4-15) $3, Children (Under 3) free.
101 Museum Dr., Newport News. 757-596-8175. www.pfac-va.org

Portlock Galleries at SoNo
Through Jan. 7: Bridging Cultures Through the Arts
Jan. 12-Feb. 25: New Directions in Photography. Six up-and-coming photographers in the area display their art in installations and traditional photographic prints.
Tuesday-Friday 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday-Sunday 1-5 p.m.
3815 Bainbridge Blvd., Chesapeake. 757-502-4901. www.portlockgalleries.com

MUSEUMS & HISTORIC HOUSES

Children’s Museum of Virginia
Jan. 13: African-American Artists and Inventors. Crafts, demonstrations and more to celebrate the significant contributions of African Americans to the arts and sciences. 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Feb. 10: Chinese New Year. Welcome the Year of the Pig with traditional decorations and demonstrations.
Tuesday-Saturday 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m.-5 p.m. $6. Children (Under 2) free.
221 High St., Portsmouth. 757-393-5258. www.childrensmuseumva.com

Endview Plantation
Feb. 4: Freedom Won. Hear stories of African-American soldiers and civilians.
Feb. 25: Needlework and Quilting. Living historians will demonstrate arts and crafts of the 19th century.
Monday, Wednesday-Saturday 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Sunday 1-5 p.m.
362 Yorktown Rd., Newport News. 757-887-1862. www.endview.org

Jamestown Settlement & Yorktown Victory Center
Jan. 1-31: Religious Freedom Heritage Month. Learn about the religious heritage of 17th- and 18th-century Virginia.
Feb. 1-28: Black History Month. Explore the lives of early Africans in Virginia.
Daily 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Combination ticket: Adults $17, Youth $8.25. Single museum tickets available.
Jamestown Settlement: Route 31 in James City County.
Yorktown Victory Center: Route 1020 in Yorktown.
757-253-4838. www.historyisfun.org

The Mariners’ Museum
Ongoing: The Monitor Revisited: Pinhole Photography by Willie Anne Wright
Opening Jan 26: Archipelago: Portraits of Life in the World’s Most Remote Sanctuary. Portrait-grade photography by National Geographic photographers from the northwestern Hawaiian Islands, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s 14th National Marine Sanctuary.
Monday-Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday noon-5 p.m. Adults $8, Youth (6-17) $6, Youth (Under 5) free.
100 Museum Dr., Newport News. www.marinersmuseum.org

The Newsome House Museum and Cultural Center
Jan. 7: Emancipation Day Observance. Living historians will present a program depicting the effects of the passing of the
Emancipation Proclamation on the African-American community. 1-3 p.m.
Jan. 15: Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Observance. Students will be judge on the “I Have a Dream To ... ” contest.
Opening Jan. 20: My Soul Looks Back. Portraits of historic pioneers in the African-American community of Newport News.
Monday, Wednesday-Saturday 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Sunday 1-5 p.m.
2803 Oak Ave., Newport News. 757-247-2360. www.newsomehouse.org

The Old Coast Guard Station
Opening Jan. 3: African Americans in the Coast Guard. A history of the lives and service of African Americans in the Coast Guard, highlighting crews from Cape Henry and Pea Island, N.C.
24th Street and Boardwalk, Virginia Beach. 757-422-1587. www.oldcoastguardstation.com

Virginia Air & Space Center
Opening Jan. 26: Fore! The Planet. Nine holes of indoor golf where players test their putting skills and environmental knowledge.
Feb. 10: Black History Month Celebration. Meet former NASA astronaut Dr. Bernard Harris, the first African American to walk in space.
Feb. 17: Engineers’ Month 4th Annual Egg Drop Contest. Students from around Hampton Roads compete in a test of engineering prowess.
Feb. 23: Family Science Friday: Fore! Science. Discover hands-on science you can do at home with a special Dinosaur Dig Science Kit.
Monday-Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday noon-5 p.m. Adults $8.75, Military/Seniors $7.75, Children (3-11) $6.75. Combination IMAX tickets available.
600 Settlers Landing Rd., Hampton. 757-727-0900. www.vasc.org

Virginia Living Museum
Jan. 5-Feb. 11: Alien Invaders: A Born to Be Wild Program. Meet “alien invaders” in nature, with live animals and audience participation.
Feb. 3-April 1: Caves: A Fragile Wilderness. Photographs of caves from around the world taken by members of the National Speleological Society.
Feb. 9: Third Annual Bacchus Wine and Food Festival
Feb. 10, 24: Follow the Drinking Gourd Planetarium Show. Popular program about the Underground Railroad and how the northern sky led slaves to freedom.
Feb 17-19: Reptile Weekend
Monday-Saturday 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday noon-5 p.m. Adults $13, Youth $10
524 J Clyde Morris Blvd., Newport News. 757-595-1900. www.thevlm.org

Virginia War Museum
Feb. 10: A Salute to the Tuskegee Airmen. Members of the Tuskegee Airmen will be available to discuss artifacts on display, and guest speakers will relate their experiences while serving in World War II, Korea and Vietnam. 1 p.m.
Monday-Saturday 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday 1-5 p.m.
9285 Warwick Blvd., Newport News. 757-247-8523. www.warmuseum.org

STAGE

The Little Bread Hen
Jan. 6: A zany re-telling of the classic tale of the Little Red Hen by the Barefoot Puppets. $6. 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. The American Theatre, Hampton. 757-722-ARTS. www.hamptonarts.net

Whoopi Goldberg
Jan. 12: One of America’s best known and most cherished entertainers presents an unforgettable one-woman show. $27-$67. 8 p.m. Ferguson Center, Newport News. 757-671-8100. www.ticketmaster.com

The Pushers
Jan. 13: Award-winning sketch and improv comedy group. $12-$15. 9 p.m. The Norva, Norfolk. 757-671-8100. www.ticketmaster.com

Indoor/Outdoor
Jan. 16-Feb. 4: The Virginia Stage Company presents a new comedy exploring the humorous side of a man’s relationship with his feline housemate. Wells Theatre, Norfolk. 757-627-1234. www.vastage.com

Tania Isaac Dance
Jan. 19: A physically explosive combination of Caribbean and modern esthetics from a young and exciting dance company. $30-$35. 8 p.m. Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts. 757-923-0003. www.suffolkcenter.org

Savion Glover
Jan. 20-21: The Tony Award-winning tap sensation has been touted as one of the greatest tap dancers of all time. $37-$47. 8 p.m. Ferguson Center, Newport News. 757-671-8100. www.ticketmaster.com

Clay Jenkinson as Thomas Jefferson
Jan. 25: The humanities scholar and author famous for his adoption of the persona of Thomas Jefferson will appear in character to discuss the establishment of the Jamestown colony. $25-$35. 7:30 p.m. Ferguson Center, Newport News. 757-671-8100. www.ticketmaster.com

Jesse Cook
Jan. 25: Intoxicating rumba flamenco from a Juno award-winning flamenco master. $25-$30. 7:30 p.m. Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts. 757-923-0003. www.suffolkcenter.org

Pump Boys and Dinettes
Jan. 26-Feb. 9: Virginia Musical Theatre presents a happy musical mixing down-home charm with country-pop and musical theater to celebrate life’s simple pleasures and the value of friendship. Contemporary Art Center of Virginia, Virginia Beach.
Feb. 10-11: Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts. 2 and 8 p.m. $30-$40. 757-340-5446

Red Skelton
Jan. 27-28: Tom Mullica does a tribute performance as Red Skelton, the humorous character adored by children. $30-$35. 3 and 8 p.m. Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts. 757-923-0003. www.suffolkcenter.org

Private Lives
Jan. 31-Feb. 1: L.A. Theatre Works presents Noel Coward’s most insightful and bittersweet comedy. Starring Amy Pietz and Raphael Sbarge, the play tells the tale of a couple that can’t live with or without each other. $30-$35. 7:30 p.m. The American Theatre, Hampton. 757-722-ARTS. www.hamptonarts.net

Bulgarian State Opera, Puccini’s Tosca
Feb. 1: Distinguished singers, choir and orchestra perform Giacomo Puccini’s masterpiece about a beauty caught between the political captive she loves and the villainous police chief. $37-$47. 7:30 p.m. Ferguson Center, Newport News. 757-671-8100. www.ticketmaster.com

Piece of Eden
Feb. 2: A historical musical drama about the Eastern Shore of Virginia from 1618 to 1776. $5-$18. 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. The Historic Palace Theatre, Cape Charles. 757-331-2787

The Elephant’s Child
Feb. 3: Rudyard Kipling’s classic story of the elephant child’s quest for knowledge and truth is brought to life with African cadence, lively melodies and audience participation. $6-$15. 11 a.m. Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts. 757-923-0003. www.suffolkcenter.org

Jane Eyre
Feb. 10-11: The Acting Company presents the premier of Polly Teal’s groundbreaking adaptation of one of the greatest literary classics of the 19th century. $25-$30. 2:30 and 8 p.m. The American Theatre, Hampton. 757-722-ARTS. www.hamptonarts.net

Freedom is My Middle Name
Feb. 16-18: The Hurrah Players presents a celebration of African-American history in a play filled with magic, excitement and humor. TCC Roper Performing Arts Center, Norfolk. 757-627-5437. www.hurrahplayers.com

African Trickster Tales
Feb. 17: The Barefoot Puppets present a delightful production including the stories from the Beluba and Ashanti peoples of Africa. $6. 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. The American Theatre, Hampton. 757-722-ARTS. www.hamptonarts.net

Bowfire
Feb. 21: Theatrical event with a talented string company, back-up musicians, world-class dancers and eye-catching costumes. $32-$43. 7:30 p.m. Ferguson Center, Newport News. 757-671-8100. www.ticketmaster.com

The Umbilical Brothers
Feb. 23-24: David Collins and Shane Dundas, two comedians from Australia, are back with their unique humor, choreographed mayhem, mime and acrobatics. $25-$30. 8 p.m. The American Theatre, Hampton. 757-722-ARTS. www.hamptonarts.net

A Raisin in the Sun
Feb. 23-March 11: Powerful drama about the dreams of three generations of a family in Chicago’s South Side during the 1950s. Presented by Peninsula Community Theatre. 757-595-5728. www.peninsulacommunitytheatre.org

Archedream
Feb. 24: Dream Theater presents a black light show with enchanting stories and amazing sights that all ages will enjoy. $10-$20. 8 p.m. Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts. 757-923-0003. www.suffolkcenter.org

Flamenco Vivo Carlota Santana
Feb. 27: Dancers and musicians present a striking Flamenco performance expressing universal themes and the essence of the many cultures of Spain. $30-$35. 7:30 p.m. The American Theatre, Hampton. 757-722-ARTS. www.hamptonarts.net

FILM

American Photography: A Century of Images
Jan. 6: Part 3: Photography Transformed, 1960-1969 of the film series exploring the stories behind pictures, the photographer’s role in public events and how photography is a tool for influencing public opinion. 1 p.m. Chrysler Museum of Art, Norfolk. 757-333-6268. www.chrysler.org

Go For Zucker
Jan. 27-28: The Virginia Peninsula Jewish Film Festival presents a film about two brothers divided by the Berlin Wall and their awkward and comical reuniting. German with subtitles. $5.50-$6.50. 7 and 8:45 p.m. Kimball Theatre, Williamsburg. 800-HISTORY. www.colonialwilliamsburg.org

Men of Honor
Feb. 3: Cuba Gooding Jr. and Robert De Niro star in a 2000 film telling the story of Carl Brashear, the first African-American diver in the U.S. Navy. Part of Virginia War Museum’s Film Fest Month, featuring films with African-American themes. 1 p.m. Virginia War Museum, Newport News. 757-247-8523. www.warmuseum.org

Glory
Feb. 17: Starring Denzel Washington, Morgan Freeman and Matthew Broderick, this 1989 movie chronicles the all-black 54th Regiment of the Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry. Part of Virginia War Museum’s Film Fest Month, featuring films with African-American themes. 1 p.m. Virginia War Museum, Newport News. 757-247-8523. www.warmuseum.org

Buffalo Soldiers
Feb. 24: Danny Glover stars in a 1997 film telling the story of the black cavalry corps known as the Buffalo Soldiers, who patrolled America’s west after the Civil War. Part of Virginia War Museum’s Film Fest Month, featuring films with African-American themes. 1 p.m. Virginia War Museum, Newport News. 757-247-8523. www.warmuseum.org

Forgiving Dr. Mengele
Feb. 24-25: The Virginia Peninsula Jewish Film Festival presents a surprisingly uplifting documentary about a survivor of Josef Mengele’s cruel experiments in Auschwitz. $5.50-$6.50. 7 and 8:30 p.m. Kimball Theatre, Williamsburg. 800-HISTORY. www.colonialwilliamsburg.org

LECTURES

A Century of Great Photography from The Virginian-Pilot Gallery Chat
Jan. 3: Staff photographers from The Virginian-Pilot speak about their work and the exhibition. Free. 12:30 p.m. Chrysler Museum of Art, Norfolk. 757-333-6268. www.chrysler.org

Nancy Egloff
Jan. 9: The Second Tuesday Forum Series presents a historian with the Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation. Free. Noon. Commodore Theatre, Portsmouth. 757-393-8973

Fatal Friendship: The Decatur-Barron Duel
Jan. 10: Joe Mosier, the Chrysler Museum’s archivist and National Historical Society board member, discuses the events leading up to the meeting of two of America’s early naval commodores in 1820 and investigates each man’s strong ties to Hampton Roads. Kaufman Theatre, Chrysler Museum of Art, Norfolk. 757-664-6200. www.chrysler.org

Jason Miccolo Johnson
Jan. 17: The photographer behind the exhibit and book Soul Sanctuary speaks about the spirit, pride and dignity of worship in the Black church. 7 p.m. Chrysler Museum of Art, Norfolk. 757-333-6268. www.chrysler.org

A Paradox to Posterity: George Washington’s Struggle Against Slavery
Jan. 24: Given by Henry Wiencek, historian and author of An Imperfect God: George Washington, His Slaves, and the Creation of America. 3:30 p.m. Richard S. Reynolds Theater, Yorktown Victory Center. www.historyisfun.org

Opening a Villa
Jan. 24: Jerry Podany, the department chair of conservation at the J. Paul Getty Museum, speaks of the renovation of the Getty Villa and the restoration of Getty antiques. Part of the Norfolk Society of Arts Lecture Series. 11 a.m. Kaufman Theatre, Chrysler Museum of Art, Norfolk. 757-627-8181. www.chrysler.org

Religious Dissent and the Unwashed Masses in Revolutionary Virginia
Jan. 31: Given by Jamie Lavin, Yorktown Victory Center’s 1780s farm interpretive supervisor. 3:30 p.m. Richard S. Reynolds Theater, Yorktown Victory Center. www.historyisfun.org

Jamaica Kincaid
Feb. 1: The renowned author will speak about growing up female in a colonial society and give a presentation based on her book A Small Place. Free. 7 p.m. Ferguson Center at Christopher Newport University. 757-594-7149

Liberty’s Daughters: Good Wives, Serving Women and Nasty Wenches in Revolutionary America
Feb. 7: Given by Mary Ann Caton, Yorktown Victory Center’s senior curator. 3:30 p.m. Richard S. Reynolds Theater, Yorktown Victory Center. www.historyisfun.org

The Honorable John O. Marsh Jr. and the Honorable G. William Whitehurst
Feb. 8: The President’s Leadership Speaker Series at CNU presents March, the retired Secretary of the Army and former congressman, and Whitehurst, also a former congressman, to speak about leadership. 7 p.m. Ferguson Center at Christopher Newport University, Newport News. 757-594-8877

Cassandra Newby-Alexander
Feb. 13: The Second Tuesday Forum Series presents a discussion of “The Underground Railroad.” Free. Noon. Commodore Theatre, Portsmouth. 757-393-8973

Bringing the Ironclads Back to Life: The USS Monitor Center at the Mariners’ Museum
Feb. 14: Join chief curator of the Mariners’ Museum, Anna Halloway, for a preview of the soon-to-open USS Monitor center and the accompanying exhibition, Ironclad Revolution. Kaufman Theatre, Chrysler Museum of Art, Norfolk. 757-664-6200. www.chrysler.org

The Making of a Masterpiece
Feb. 28: Stephan A. Nash, director of the Nasher Sculpture Center in Dallas, speaks about his collection of modern sculpture. Part of the Norfolk Society of Arts Lecture Series. 11 a.m. Kaufman Theatre, Chrysler Museum of Art, Norfolk. 757-627-8181. www.chrysler.org

MUSIC

Greg Allman
Jan. 3: The classic rock headliner performs with his band and Honeytribe, featuring Devon Allman. $23-$26. 7:30 p.m. The Norva, Norfolk. 757-671-8100. www.ticketmaster.com

The Wailers
Jan. 5: Bob Marley’s band with opener The Jesse Chong Band. $18-$21. 8 p.m. The Norva, Norfolk. 757-671-8100. www.ticketmaster.com

Tool Tribute
Jan. 6: Truage and three special guests perform all of the favorite Tool songs. $12-$14. 8 p.m. The Norva, Norfolk. 757-671-8100. www.ticketmaster.com

Erin Hill
Jan. 12: The accomplished musician plays 15 instruments and delivers simple and beautiful vocals and lyrics. $15-$25. 8 p.m. Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts. 757-923-0003. www.suffolkcenter.org

Senses Fail
Jan. 12: With Alexisonfire, Saosin and a special guest. $16.50-$19. 7:30 p.m. The Norva, Norfolk. 757-671-8100. www.ticketmaster.com

A Tribute to Louis Armstrong
Jan. 15: Marcus Belgrave and an eight-piece band present a loving tribute to the jazz legend. $10-$20. 7:30 p.m. Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts. 757-923-0003. www.suffolkcenter.org

Art Garfunkel
Jan. 19: The signature vocal stylist best remembered in tunes with Paul Simon performs a solo concert. $35-$50. Ferguson Center, Newport News. 757-671-8100. www.ticketmaster.com

A Tribute to Sublime
Jan. 19: Quiva Productions presents Badfish, Scotty Dont and Grand Jury. $14-$17. 8 p.m. The Norva, Norfolk. 757-671-8100. www.ticketmaster.com

Four Freshmen
Jan. 19: Presented by Jazz on Granby. $25. 8 p.m. TCC Roper Performing Arts Center, Norfolk. 757-671-8100. www.ticketmaster.com

Rock Star Supernova
Jan. 19: From the hit CBS series Rockstar: Supernova, see the new mega-rock group, comprised of drummer Tommy Lee, guitarist Gilby Clarke, bassist Jason Newsted and new lead singer Lukas Rossi. $33-$55. 8 p.m. Constant Convocation Center, Norfolk. 888-411-4TED. www.constantcenter.com

Across the Choral Sea
Jan. 20: Schola Cantorum joins the Itinerant Band to celebrate the 400th anniversary of the Jamestown Settlement. Local historian Art Fisher will present a monologue about the founder of the town of Parksley. $5-$18. 8 p.m. The Historic Palace Theatre, Cape Charles. 757-331-2787

Adam Pascal
Jan. 20: The original star of hit Broadway musicals Rent and Aida, the singer/actor performs tunes form his solo albums as well as Broadway favorites. $30-$35. 8 p.m. Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts. 757-923-0003. www.suffolkcenter.org

Mariachi Los Camperos de Nati Cano
Jan. 20: One of the premier Mariachi ensembles, the Grammy-nominated trio performs hits from its nine albums, including the best-selling Viva El Mariachi. $25-$30. 8 p.m. The American Theatre, Hampton. 757-722-ARTS. www.hamptonarts.net

Thursday
Jan. 20: With Murder By Death, Fear Before The March of Flames and Heavy Heavy Low Low. $18-$21. 7:30 p.m. The Norva, Norfolk. 757-671-8100. www.ticketmaster.com

Time For Three
Jan. 26: A string trio that plays an eclectic mix of bluegrass, Celtic, classical, funk, Hungarian gypsy, jazz, rock and more. The group was founded by three Curtis Institute of Music students intent on exploring repertoire beyond the limits of convention. $16.50-$27.50. 8 p.m. Willett Hall, Portsmouth. 757-686-5447. www.portsmouthcommunityconcerts.com

BBC National Orchestra of Wales
Jan. 27: As both a national and broadcasting orchestra, the Orchestra of Wales is recognized for their quality performances and for their contribution to local Welsh communities. $55-$70. 8 p.m. Ferguson Center, Newport News. 757-671-8100. www.ticketmaster.com

Pink Floyd Experience
Jan. 27: The Machine, a Pink Floyd tribute band, performs with an interstellar light show. $15. 9 p.m. The Norva, Norfolk. 757-671-8100. www.ticketmaster.com

Claudia Carawan and Lucy Kilpatrick
Jan. 28: An energetic performance on dueling pianos with original compositions, boogie woogie, R&B and the music of greats such as Ray Charles and Aretha Franklin. $12-$15. 3 p.m. The Historic Cokesbury Church, Onancock. 757-787-3885

Rod Stewart
Jan. 28: The classic star on his “Rockin’ in the Round” tour performs hits and old favorites. Norfolk Scope. 757-671-8100. www.ticketmaster.com

Beres Hammond
Feb. 1: Reggae artist on his For The Love of It Tour with Marcia Griffith. $20-$25. 8 p.m. The Norva, Norfolk. 757-671-8100. www.ticketmaster.com

An Evening with Leann Rimes
Feb. 2: The multi-platinum, Grammy Award-winning artist crosses all boundaries into pop, country and gospel. $42-$57. 8 p.m. Ferguson Center, Newport News. 757-671-8100. www.ticketmaster.com

St. Olaf Choir
Feb. 2: A pioneer a cappella choir in the United States, the 75-voice choir out of St. Olaf College in Minnesota has set the standard of choral excellence for more than three-quarters of a century. $16.50-$27.50. 8 p.m. Willett Hall, Portsmouth. 757-686-5447. www.portsmouthcommunityconcerts.com

Amikaeyla Quartet
Feb. 3: The renowned contemporary group performs captivating jazz, blues, rock, funk and influences from West Africa. $15-$25. 8 p.m. Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts. 757-923-0003. www.suffolkcenter.org

Mariner String Quartet
Feb. 3: A selection of string players in the Mid-Atlantic Symphony Orchestra perform a unique blend of sound and daring interpretation. 8 p.m. Ewell Recital Hall, The College of William and Mary, Williamsburg. 757-221-1000

Philippe Bianconi
Feb. 3: A French pianist known around the world for his brilliant, poetic performances. The evening’s performance will include works by Beethoven, Schumann, Ravel and Liszt. $25-$30. 8 p.m. The American Theatre, Hampton. 757-722-ARTS. www.hamptonarts.net

Take Action Tour 2007
Feb. 3: Featuring Red Jumpsuit Apparatus with Emery, Scary Kids Scaring Kids, A Static Lullaby and Kaddisfly. $16.50-$18. 7 p.m. The Norva, Norfolk. 757-671-8100. www.ticketmaster.com

The King’s Singers
Feb. 11: A diverse repertoire of medieval, renaissance, folk and pop takes audiences on a tour of musical history. $27-$37. 3 p.m. Ferguson Center, Newport News. 757-671-8100. www.ticketmaster.com

Tormé Sings Tormé
Feb. 13: Steve March Tormé presents an evening of memories, singing the beloved songs of his late father, Mel Tormé. $27-$37. 7:30 p.m. Ferguson Center, Newport News. 757-671-8100. www.ticketmaster.com

Linda Lavin
Feb. 14: A special Valentine’s show from the Tony Award-winner called “The Song Remembers When.” $30-$50. 7:30 p.m. Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts. 757-923-0003. www.suffolkcenter.org

Romanza II: Valentine’s Day Concert with Duo Jota-A
Feb. 14: Jorge Aguirre and Lee Jordan-Anders perform a program of romantic music on the violin and piano. Program includes heavy hors d’oeuvres, wine, dessert and champagne. $30. 6:30 p.m. The Historic Palace Theatre, Cape Charles. 757-331-2787

Deborah Coleman
Feb. 16: One of the hottest commodities on the contemporary blues scene today performs her classic sound. $25-$30. 8 p.m. Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts. 757-923-0003. www.suffolkcenter.org

Manhattan Piano Trio
Feb. 16: One of the most exciting and sought-after chamber music groups in the country featuring critically acclaimed musicians on the piano, violin and cello. 8 p.m. Ewell Recital Hall, The College of William and Mary, Williamsburg. 757-221-1000

Soweta Gospel Choir
Feb. 16: Dressed in vividly colored traditional attire, the choir performs a mix of African gospel and popular borrowings, including “Amazing Grace.” $27-$37. 8 p.m. Ferguson Center, Newport News. 757-671-8100. www.ticketmaster.com

Cab Calloway Orchestra
Feb. 17: An evening direct from the swing era with C. Calloway Brooks, the grandson of Cab Calloway, who conducts the orchestra’s new and original works. $10-$30. 8 p.m. The Historic Palace Theatre, Cape Charles. 757-331-2787

Marlena Shaw
Feb. 18: The universally admired singer dazzles audiences with her blend of straight jazz, soul, pop and class R&B. $35-$45. 7:30 p.m. Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts. 757-923-0003. www.suffolkcenter.org

The Guthrie Family Legacy Tour Featuring Arlo Guthrie
Feb. 20-21: Folk legend Arlo Guthrie, the son of America’s beloved singer and writer Woody Guthrie, performs with his family in a special Mardi Gras concert. $30-$35. 7:30 p.m. The American Theatre, Hampton. 757-722-ARTS. www.hamptonarts.net

An Evening with Cornell Gunter’s Coasters, Elsbeary Hobbs’ Drifters and The Platters
Feb. 23: An evening of stellar hits, ballads and Motown from some of America’s most beloved groups. $27-$39. 8 p.m. Ferguson Center, Newport News. 757-671-8100. www.ticketmaster.com

Charlie A’Court
Feb. 23: The Canadian rising star performs his mix of rich rhythm and blues and soulful contemporary songwriting. $15-$25. 8 p.m. Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts. 757-923-0003. www.suffolkcenter.org

Going for Baroque
Feb. 25: Chamberworks performs the works of Bach, Telemann and others on harpsichord, recorder and oboe. $16-$20. 3 p.m. The Historic Cokesbury Church, Onancock. 757-787-3885

SPORTS

Norfolk Admirals
Home Games: Jan. 3, 5 (Hershey Bears), Jan. 6 (Lowell Devils), Jan. 12, 13 (Albany River Rats), Jan. 19 (Wilkes Barre/Scranton Penguins), Jan. 26 (Hershey Bears), Feb. 2 (Wilkes Barre/Scranton Penguins), Feb. 3 (Philadelphia Phantoms), Feb. 7, 9 (Albany River Rats), Feb. 10, 14 (Portland Pirates).
The Norfolk Scope Arena. 757-640-1212. www.norfolkadmirals.com

Old Dominion University Basketball
Men’s Home Games: Jan. 6 (George Mason), Jan. 10 (Delaware), Jan. 13 (Drexel), Jan. 24 (William and Mary), Jan. 29 (Georgia State), Feb. 10 (Virginia Commonwealth), Feb. 13 (Hofstra), Feb. 17 (Bracket Buster), Feb. 21(Towson)
Women’s Home Games: Jan. 7 (Drexel), Jan. 11 (Georgia State), Jan. 14 (Hofstra), Jan. 25 (Virginia Commonwealth), Jan. 28 (William and Mary), Feb. 11 (Delaware), Feb. 15 (Towson), Feb. 22 (George Mason), Feb. 25 (James Madison)
Constant Convocation Center, Norfolk. 757-683-4444. www.odusports.com