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Museum Events and Exhibitions
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| Where the Wild Things Are: Maurice Sendak in His Own Words and Pictures |
| Contemporary Art Center of Virginia |
| 02/05/2010 Thru 05/23/2010 |
| Join the "wild rumpus" as Maurice Sendak’s life and work are celebrated in an interactive exhibition. Hands-on interaction is encouraged for Museum visitors of all ages as they act out the narratives of Sendak’s well-known children’s classics. Younger visitors can don a costume and become a “wild thing,” sail in Max’s boat, or slide down into a bowl of chicken soup. Literacy and creativity are the rule in this exciting exhibition. Maurice Sendak’s rich personal history is explored through his handwritten notes, manuscripts, and illustrations as well as through a video interview with Sendak. |
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| Contact: 2200 Parks Ave
Virginia Beach, VA 23451
757.425.0000 |
| www.cacv.org |
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| New Waves 2010 |
| Contemporary Art Center of Virginia |
| 02/05/2010 Thru 03/28/2010 |
| "New Waves 2010", CAC's annual, juried exhibition, features works in various media by local artists. It highlights Virginia artists while providing an excellent opportunity to purchase art and support visual artists. |
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| www.cacv.org |
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| Elizabeth Huey |
| Contemporary Art Center of Virginia |
| 04/09/2010 Thru 05/23/2010 |
| Elizabeth Huey's large-scale paintings are inspired by her research into American asylums of the 19th century and fueled by her personal experiences. Medical practitioners and patients wander the grandiose grounds of her paintings seeking some form of a cure. |
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| www.cacv.org |
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| Boardwalk Art Show & Festival |
| Contemporary Art Center of Virginia |
| 06/17/2010 Thru 06/20/2010 |
| Join us for fun in the sun on the Virginia Beach Boardwalk!The 55th Boardwalk Art Show & Festival is one of the largest on the East Coast, featuring more than 300 artists and attracting 300,000+ visitors annually. Shop for fine art in various media, including painting, drawing, ceramics, sculpture, jewelry, graphics, glass, photography, mixed media and more. Produced by the Contemporary Art Center of Virginia. |
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| www.boardwalkartshow.com |
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| Engineering the Future |
| Danville Science Center |
| 10/13/2010 Thru 10/13/2010 |
| Engineering the Future; All Ages. Jerry Franklin, engineering instructor at Danville Community College, presents an insider's view of the latest, exciting things that are happening in engineering and technology. Find out how the college is working to position Danville on the cutting edge of advances in engineering.
Danville Science Center: Tuesday, October 13 at 6:30 p.m. No Fee. Information: 434-791-5160 |
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| Contact: Danville Science Center
677 Craghead St
Danville VA 24541
434-791-5160 |
| info@dsc.smv.org |
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| Fredericksburg Area Battlefields: Old Times They Are Not Forgotten |
| Fredericksburg Area Museum and Cultural Center |
| 03/01/2010 Thru 07/31/2010 |
| Fredericksburg Area Battlefields: Old Times They Are Not Forgotten will kick off the Fredericksburg Area Museum’s celebration of the 150th Anniversary of the Civil War. Post war images of local battlefields, and photos of erected monuments are some of the things included in the exhibit. Many of the objects featured in this exhibit have never publicly been displayed before creating the rare opportunity to see them for the first time. |
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| Contact: Mary Helen Dellinger
mdellinger@famcc.org
540-371-3037 ext 129 |
| https://famcc.org |
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| Colonial Virginia Spring Break Camp (ages 8 - 12) |
| Henricus Historical Park |
| 04/06/2010 Thru 04/08/2010 |
| Join in the life of a 17th century child at Colonial Henricus on the James River. Participate in children’s militia drills, help with the Citie’s forge and carpentry shop, learn colonial-era games and do household jobs. Meet and trade items with your Powhatan Indian neighbors. Pre-registration required. $130/$110 members 9:00 am – 4:00 pm |
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| Contact: (804) 318-8797
sweeneyv@chesterfield.gov |
| www.henricus.org |
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| Colonial Crafts & Trades |
| Henricus Historical Park |
| 04/24/2010 Thru 04/24/2010 |
| Sir Thomas Dale brought tradesmen, soldiers, and laborers to Virginia in 1611. This event demonstrates the English working class with tradesmen such as carpenters, tailors, blacksmiths, and shipwrights recreating the work of 1611-1622 Virginia. Watch demonstrators make a variety of colonial crafts and play colonial games. Additionally, soldiers and women artisans will demonstrate their trades as well. Visitors may be asked to become apprentices! Daily Admission Fee. |
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| Contact: (804) 748-1613
henricus1611@aol.com |
| www.henricus.org |
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| Musket, Sword & Pike |
| Henricus Historical Park |
| 05/29/2010 Thru 05/30/2010 |
| Experience a day in the life of the soldiers of Sir Thomas Dale’s militia. Visit with the soldiers in the 1611 Citie of Henricus, participate in drills with the Henricus Militia and see demonstrations of tactics, armor and weaponry used by the 17th century soldiers who built and protected Henricus. The highlight of the event includes artillery demonstrations with cannon firings. Blacksmithing and woodworking tradesmen will be supporting the soldiers by furnishing wares compatible with martial |
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| Contact: 804-748-1613
henricus1611@aol.com |
| www.henricus.org |
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| Camp Pocahontas (ages 6-10) |
| Henricus Historical Park |
| 06/21/2010 Thru 06/25/2010 |
| Through activities and arts and crafts, campers will explore both the life and importance of Pocahontas and the culture of the Powhatan people. Using our re-created Powhatan village of Arrohatec and the Citie of Henricus, we will compare and contrast their culture with that of the English who settled here 400 years ago. Pre-registration required. $165/$140 members
9:00 am – 4:00 pm. |
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| Contact: (804) 748-1613
henricus1611@aol.com |
| www.henricus.org |
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