Friday, April 27, 4:30 PM Scope Plaza, Norfolk, FREE
Celebrate Norfolk's International Community an hour before Virginia International Tattoo's Hullabaloo.
Parade of Nations
Saturday, April 28, 10 AM Downtown Norfolk, FREE, Reserved Seating Available for $5 Contact Norfolk Convention and Visitor's Bureau at 1-800-368-3097
The Parade of Nations is the longest continuously presented parade in the region and the only U. S. parade that salutes NATO. It is a favortie of the area residents and tourists from far and wide!
NATO Fest
Saturday, April 28, 11 AM - 3 PM Town Point Park, Norfolk, FREE
Explore 28 Countries in a Day-without a Passport! Food, culture and entertainment are just a few of the attractions in store for you at NATOFest 2012.
Don Hickey Myths of the War Of 1812
Opsail 2012 Virginia Speaker Series
Thursday, March 15 Robin Hixon Theater, Clay And Jay Barr Education Center, Norfolk 6-7 Pm: Pre-lecture Preview Of Programs 7-8 Pm: Lecture And Discussion 8-9 Pm: Book Signing And Reception Admission Is free; however reservations are required.
Join us for a special evening with prominent War of 1812 scholar, Donald R. Hickey, as he discusses the myths and legends surrounding the people, places, and battles of the conflict. Don Hickey was recently featured as a historical expert in PBS' "War of 1812."
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Friday at New Town Family Fun!
Friday, May 25, 5:30 pm New Town, James City County FREE
Kick off your Memorial Day Weekend right with friends and family at New Town’s beautiful Sullivan Square. Bring your blankets and chairs to kick back and relax with free live music in the center of Sullivan Square. And afterwards, be sure to enjoy the many shops and restaurants that New Town has to offer.
Supported in part by James City County
The Organ Swell, 2012
Presented by the Tidewater Chapter of The American Guild of Organists and the Virginia Arts Festival
Suggested minimum admission donation of $10 per adult, $5 per child per recital to assist in defraying the costs. Due to the recording of the recitals, children under 5 will not be admitted.
The Tidewater Chapter of the American Guild of Organists announces its thirteenth annual series of weekday pipe organ recitals. Come experience the soaring sounds of the pipe organ in the beauriful churches of Hampton Roads. Compositions for organ and other intruments will feature outstanding organists from the region performing with Virginia Symphony Orchestra musicians. The series provides a rare opportunity to hear these excellent VSO members as soloists.
Included in the price of the Flying PROMS Symphonic Airshow Spectacular ticket is free admission to the Military Aviation Museum, home to one of the largest private collections of World War Two and World War One era fighters, bombers, trainers, and seaplanes. The main museum expands over 65,000 square feet and two hangars house a large collection of flying WWII aircraft. With our upper level viewing areas you can see the wide range of planes on display. Then take a walk around the planes themselves, get close up to see these magnificent flying machines beautifully restored to their former glory. The museum also includes a WWI hangar and the Fighter Factory, the restoration and maintenance facility for these aircraft. www.militaryaviationmuseum.org
Sunday, April 22, 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM Ted Constant Convocation Center, ODU, Norfolk FREE Admission & FREE Parking
Invigorate your cultural palette this year at Taste of India, one of the largest Asian Indian festivals in Virginia! Immerse yourself by experiencing Indian food and art while learning about the unique history, culture, and politics of a nation whose population outnumbers the United States by fourfold. Come see for yourself why every year over 10,000 people choose to stimulate their tongues, eyes, and minds at the Ted Constant Center for this event!
Saturday, MAY 19, 3:00 PM Grassfield High School, Chesapeake FREE
Come hear the Virginia Wind Symphony, directed by Dennis Zeisler, in a Sousa Spectacular. The concert in the style of the famous John Philip Sousa band will present original and transcribed works for band, marches and soloists. This is a great free family event at Grassfield High School.
