Norfolk Arts Calendar

The City of Norfolk, through the Norfolk Commission on the Arts and Humanities, supports a number of our community's cultural programs and organizations. 2002-2003 events include:

CONTINUING

We Remember: A Tribute to the Events of September 11, 2001 continues through September 22nd. d'ART Center. 625-4211

From Old Master to Art Nouveau: Works on Paper from the Permanent Collection continues through October. A History of Photography from the Chrysler Collection continues through December 1st. Connoisseurs &Souvenirs: Silver from the Permanent Colleection continues through December. Chrysler Museum of Art. 664-6200*

SEPTEMBER

4 (Wed.) - 5-9 pm Art Under the Stars. Extended hours at the Chrysler featuring "Jazz with Larry Weintraub" at 6:15 pm; coffee and wine available in Huber Court. Chrysler Museum of Art. 664-6200*

4 (Wed.) - 8-10 pm Arts Season Preview for Hampton Roads. Radio program providing a sketch of the 2002-03 arts season for Hampton Roads. 90.3 WHRO FM. 889-9400

6 (Fri.) - 8 pm The Member of the Wedding. The Little Theatre of Norfolk opens its 76th season with a production of the 1950 Critics' Circle Award winner for best play; performances continue through September 22nd. Little Theatre of Norfolk. 627-8551*

11 (Wed.) - 5-9 pm Art Under the Stars. Extended hours at the Chrysler featuring "Jazz with Jim Newsome" at 6:15 pm; coffee and wine available in Huber Court. Chrysler Museum of Art. 664-6200*

13 (Fri.) - 8 pm Fully Committed. Generic Theater presents a Hampton Roads premiere featuring a tour de force performance by local comedian Michael Joyner assuming the persona of 36 different characters. The pre-season special continues with performances through October 13th. Generic Theater. 441-2160*

14 (Sat.) - 8 pm Russian Splendor. Virginia Symphony's Classical Masterworks Series opens with world premiere of Ellen Taaffe Zwilich's Openings, conducted by JoAnn Falletta and featuring guest pianist Jon Nakamatsu. Complete program includes Borodin, Shostakovich, and Rachmaninoff and repeats on Saturday, 9/15 at 2:30 pm. Chrysler Hall. 892-6366*

15 (Sun.) - Vaudeville. Virginia Stage Company production of Laurnece Carr's play opens with performances continuing through October 6th. Wells Theatre. 627-1234*

18 (Wed.) - 5-9 pm Art Under the Stars. Extended hours at the Chrysler featuring "Jazz with Elsa Tiritilli" at 6:15 pm; coffee and wine available in Huber Court. Chrysler Museum of Art. 664-6200*

20 (Fri.) - 8 pm Conversations. Tidewater Classical Guitar Society presents poet Tim Seibles and guitarist Carlos Pezzamenti. Chrysler Museum Theater. 627-6229*

21 (Sat.) - 8 pm Cathedral Contrasts. Virginia Chorale performs "an evening of transcendent sacred choral music," featuring Stravinsky's Symphony of Psalms performed with four-hands piano and percussion accompaniment, as well as works by Bach, Williams, Holst, and Walton. Christ and St. Luke's Church. 627-8375*

22 (Sun.) - 3 pm Play Me A Story. Virginia Symphony's Peanut Butter & Jam Family Series of hour-long concerts, designed especially for young families, presents a journey with the Cat in the Hat through music that tells a story. Pre-concert, hands-on activities in the lobby begin one hour prior to concert and include an "instrument petting zoo." Chrysler Hall. 892-6366*

22 (Sun.) - 6 pm Readings @ the Generic. Experience the evolution of a work-in-progress, presented by the Generic Writers' Forum. Generic Theater. 441-2160*

23 (Mon.) - 8 pm The French Confection. Norfolk Chamber Consort opens its 34th season with a program featuring Poulenc and Milhaud. Chandler Recital Hall, ODU. 440-1803*

25 (Wed.) - 10:45 am Painting America: National Identity and National Spirit in American Art. Norfolk Society of Arts Lecture Series presents Paul Provost, of Christie's New York; lecture preceded by coffee at 10:15 am. Chrysler Museum of Art Theatre. 664-6200*

25 (Wed.) - 5-9 pm Art Under the Stars. Extended hours at the Chrysler featuring "Jazz with Rick Eldridge" at 6:15 pm; coffee and wine available in Huber Court. Chrysler Museum of Art. 664-6200*

27 (Fri.) - 7 pm Die Walküre. Virginia Opera presents the Virginia Premiere of the "jewel in Richard Wagner's Ring Cycle," featuring the famous Ride of the Valkyries. Performed in English, the production continues Sunday 9/29, Wednesday 10/2, Friday 10/4, and Sunday 10/6. Harrison Opera House. 623-1223*

28 (Sat.) - 8 pm José Feliciano. "One of the world's greatest guitarists and vocalists," presented on the Virginia Symphony's Norfolk Southern Pops Series. Chrysler Hall. 892-6366*

OCTOBER

4 (Fri.) - American Impressionism: Treasures from the Smithsonian American Art Museum. A "magnificent exhibition" featuring 52 outstanding paintings wonderfully complements the Chrysler's collection of American and French Impressionist paintings. Exhibition continues through January 5th. Chrysler Museum of Art. 664-6200*

4 (Fri.) - To Catch a Thief...Art that will Steal the Show. Preview exhibition of art to be auctioned at annual gala continues through Friday, 10/11. d'Art Center. 625-4211

5 (Sat.) - 8 pm Beethoven's 6th. Virginia Symphony's Classical Masterworks Series conducted by Uriel Segal, featuring Mûza Rubackyté, piano, on a program of Beethoven, Higdon, and Liszt. Chrysler Hall. 892-6366*

11 (Fri.) - To Catch a Thief...Art that will Steal the Show. Annual gala auction; reception and silent auction begin 6:30 pm and live auction begins at 8:15 pm. d'Art Center. 625-4211*

18 (Sat.) - If You Were Born Before 1933... Exhibition continues through November 12th; artists reception Friday, 10/25, 6 pm. d'Art Center. 625-4211*

19 & 20 (Sat. & Sun.) - Stockley Gardens Fall Arts Festival. Outdoor juried art show to benefit Hope House Foundation, featuring more than 150 artists, musical entertainment, and children's activities. Stockley Gardens Park. 625-6161

20 (Sun.) - Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? Virginia Stage Company presents Edward Albee's Tony Award winning American classic; performances continue through November 10th. Wells Theatre. 627-1234*

25-27 (Fri.-Sun.) - Damn Yankees. Virginia Musical Theatre presents classic all-American hit and winner of two Tony Awards. Roper Performing Arts Center, TCC. 671-8100*

26 (Sat.) - 8 pm Cabaret Guitar Concert. Tidewater Classical Guitar Society presents the best regional players in cabaret style; formerly known as the Members' Concert, reservations are highly recommended. Ohef Shalom Temple. 627-6229*

NOVEMBER

8 (Fri.) - 8 pm Out of Sight...Out of Murder. Mystery and comedy are brought together in Little Theater production with performances continuing through November 24th. Little Theatre of Norfolk. 627-8551*

8 (Fri.) - 8 pm Spinning into Butter. Generic Theater presents what Variety calls "remarkable and nervy...a play of blistering force;" performances continue through December 8th. Generic Theater. 441-2160*

8 (Fri.) - 8 pm A Christmas Carol. Virginia Opera presents the holiday "story of hope and redemption" by Thea Musgrave; performances continue Sunday 11/10, Wednesday 11/13, Friday 11/15, and Sunday 11/17. Harrison Opera House. 623-1223*

8 (Sat.) - 8 pm Pops Goes British. Great music of Broadway featuring the music of Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber. Jack Everly conducts on the Virginia Symphony's Norfolk Southern Pops Series; program repeats Sunday, November 9th. Chrysler Hall. 892-6366*

11 (Sun.) - 6 pm Readings @ the Generic. Experience the evolution of a work-in-progress, presented by the Generic Writers' Forum. Generic Theater. 441-2160*

15 (Fri.) - Paintings by Vonnie Whitworth. Watercolor exhibition. d'ART Center. 625-4211

16 (Sat.) - 8 pm The French Connection. Virginia Symphony's Classical Masterworks Series conducted by JoAnn Falletta, featuring Anthony Newman, organ and John Lindberg, timpani. Program includes work by Berlioz, Poulenc, and Saint-Saëns. Chrysler Hall. 892-6366*

22 (Fri.) - Designer Tabletop Trees and Wreathes. Collectors' Night/Awards Reception. d'ART Center. 625-4211

23 (Sat.) - 1-5 pm Holiday Gift Shop and Simple Treasures 2002. Open House with demonstrations, food, fun, and art; gift shop continues through January 5th. d'ART Center. 625-4211

24 (Sun.) - A Christmas Carol. Virginia Stage Company presents an inspiring production of Dickens' classic tale; special holiday performances continue through December 22nd. Wells Theatre. 627-1234*

25 (Mon.) - 8 pm Old Wine, New Bottles. Norfolk Chamber Consort presents program featuring Ockeghem, Shatin, and Rochberg. Chandler Recital Hall, ODU. 440-1803*

DECEMBER

6 & 7 (Fri. & Sat.) - 8 pm Handel's Messiah. Virginia Symphony, conducted by JoAnn Falletta, presents classic holiday concert in its entirety featuring the Virginia Symphony Chorus, directed by Robert Shoup. Harrison Opera House. 623-2310*

13 & 14 (Fri. and Sat.) - 8 pm Holiday Illuminations. Virginia Chorale presents its traditional holiday program filled with music of celebration and inspiration, including familiar seasonal anthems and carols and seasonal a cappella masterworks. Sacred Heart Church. 627-8375*

20 (Fri.) - 8 pm Home for the Holidays with Rob Fisher and Friends. Pianist Rob Fisher, Norfolk's native son, returns by popular demand with "festive favorites that make the holidays special for everyone." The Virginia Symphony's Norfolk Southern Pops series program features the Virginia Symphony Chorus, directed by Robert Shoup, and repeats Saturday, 12/21. Chrysler Hall. 892-6366*

22 (Sun.) - 3 pm Snowflake Jamboree. Virginia Symphony's Peanut Butter & Jam Family Series of hour-long concerts, designed especially for young families, presents "all the joyous holiday children's favorites," complete with "a jolly visitor." Pre-concert, hands-on activities in the lobby begin one hour prior to concert and include an "instrument petting zoo." Chrysler Hall. 892-6366*

31 (Mon.) - 8 pm New Year's Eve Gala and Concert. Virginia Symphony celebrates New Year's in "Big City Style" with a program of New Year's favorites, conducted by Wes Kenney, coupled with a pre-concert gala reception at 6:30 pm. Harrison Opera House. 892-6366*

JANUARY, 2003

3 (Fri.) - 8 pm The Two Mrs. Carrolls. Drama opens with performances continuing through January 19th. Little Theatre of Norfolk. 627-8551*

4 (Sat.) - 8 pm Italian Festival I - The Four Seasons. Virginia Symphony's Classical Masterworks Series featuring Joseph Silverstein, conductor and violin, on a program featuring Vivaldi, Respighi, and Verdi. Chrysler Hall. 892-6366*

10 (Fri.) - 6-8 pm New Slants on Old Masters - New Art New Wine 2003. International wine tasting, art, entertainment, and "Get-Aways" Silent Auction; exhibition continues through February 23rd. d'ART Center. 625-4211*

10 (Fri.) - 8 pm The Real Thing. Generic Theater presents the Hampton Roads premiere of Tom Stoppard "backstage" comedy; performances continue through February 2nd. Generic Theater. 441-2160*

10 (Fri.) - 8 pm Bugs Bunny on Broadway. The classic themes of Bugs Bunny with big-screen presentation of Warner Bros. cartoons on Virginia Symphony's Norfolk Southern Pops Series; program repeats Saturday, 1/11, at 8 pm. Chrysler Hall. 892-6366*

12 (Sun.) - 3 pm Bugs Bunny on Broadway. Virginia Symphony's Peanut Butter & Jam Family Series of hour-long concerts, designed especially for young families, presents children's favorite music from Bugs Bunny cartoons, complete with big-screen presentation behind the orchestra. Pre-concert, hands-on activities in the lobby begin one hour prior to concert and include an "instrument petting zoo." Chrysler Hall. 892-6366*

12 (Sun.) - 6 pm Readings @ the Generic. Experience the evolution of a work-in-progress, presented by the Generic Writers' Forum. Generic Theater. 441-2160*

13-19 (Mon.-Sun.) - The Secret Garden. Virginia Musical Theatre presents Broadway hit and winner of three Tony Awards. Roper Performing Arts Center, TCC. 671-8100*

18 (Sat.) - 8 pm Italian Festival II - Verdi's Requiem. Virginia Symphony's Classical Masterworks Series conducted by JoAnn Falletta and featuring the Virginia Symphony Chorus directed by Robert Shoup; program featuring Respighi and Verdi repeats on Sunday, 1/19. Chrysler Hall. 892-6366*

19 (Sun.) - 2 Pianos, 4 Hands. Virginia Stage Company presents a play exploring the lives of two virtuoso pianists; performances continue through February 9th. Wells Theatre. 627-1234*

22 (Wed.) - A Lens to the World: The Photographs of Bob Lerner. Exhibition opens and continues through August 24th. Chrysler Museum of Art. 664-6200*

24 (Fri.) - 8 pm Andrea Chénier. Virginia Opera presents a passionate "tale of love and betrayal set during the tumultuous French Revlution." Performances continue Sunday 1/26, Wednesday 1/29, Friday 1/31, and Sunday 2/2. Harrison Opera House. 623-1223*

FEBRUARY

8 (Sat.) - 8 pm Mary Wilson of the Supremes. Virginia Symphony's Norfolk Southern Pops Series performance features "one of the greatest female vocalists of all time" in a concert of Motown's most memorable music. Chrysler Hall. 892-6366*

10 (Mon.) - 8 pm A Night in Old Vienna. Norfolk Chamber Consort presents program featuring Schoenberg and Brahms. Chandler Recital Hall, ODU. 440-1803*

15 (Sat.) - 8 pm Fire & Ice. Virginia Symphony's Classical Masterworks Series conducted by JoAnn Falletta and featuring Paul Tobias, cello, on a program of Grieg, Barber, and Sibelius. Chrysler Hall. 892-6366*

25 (Tues.) - Looking Over the President's Shoulder. Virginia Stage Company presents the true story of a White House butler to four presidents; performances continue through March 16th. Wells Theatre. 627-1234*

28 (Fri.) - 6-8 pm Glass Works: Sculpture and Vessels of Emilio Santini. Opening reception; exhibition continues through April 20th. d'ART Center. 625-4211

28 (Fri.) - 8 pm A Lesson Before Dying. Generic Theater presents the powerful stage adaptation of the award-winning novel by Ernest J. Gaines; performances continue through March 23rd. Generic Theater. 441-2160*

28 (Fri.) - 8 pm Nuts. Production of court room drama and Broadway hit opens with performances continuing through March 16th. Little Theatre of Norfolk. 627-8551*

MARCH

1 (Sat.) - 8 pm The Great Philosophers. Virginia Symphony's Classical Masterworks Series conducted by JoAnn Falletta and featuring Adele Anthony, violin, on a program of Haydn, Bernstein, and Strauss; program repeats Sunday 3/2 at 2:30 pm. Chrysler Hall. 892-6366*

8 (Sat.) - 8 pm Waltzes & Weddings. Virginia Chorale presents "an enchanting evening filled with the music of love," including selections by Brahms and Haydn, as well as the Norfolk premiere of Joseph Blaha's Moments, winner of the Virginia Chorale's 2001 Composition Contest. Roper Performing Arts Center, TCC. 627-8375*

9 (Sun.) - 6 pm Readings @ the Generic. Experience the evolution of a work-in-progress, presented by the Generic Writers' Forum. Generic Theater. 441-2160*

14 (Fri.) - 8 pm Die Fledermaus. Virginia Opera presents a "masterful concoction of wit, melody and double-identity" by Johann Strauss; performances continue Sunday 3/16, Wednesday 3/19, Friday 3/21, and Sunday 3/23. Harrison Opera House. 623-1223*

15 (Sat.) - 8 pm Essentially Ellington with The Grat American Music Ensemble. Virginia Symphony's Norfolk Southern Pops Series performance features the "jazzy, sultry sounds of the greatest hits of Duke Ellington." Chrysler Hall. 892-6366*

29 (Sat.) - 8 pm They're Playing My Song (Again!) Virginia Chorale performs great popular standards including works by Glenn Miller, Duke Ellington, Irving Berlin, as well as highlights from The Music Man. Nauticus Maritime Center Theater. 627-8375*

APRIL

2 (Fri.) - 8 pm Lend Me a Tenor. Production of comedy and Broadway hit opens with performances continuing through May 18th. Little Theatre of Norfolk. 627-8551*

5-7 (Fri.-Sun.) - The Desert Song. Virginia Musical Theatre presents romantic musical thriller. Roper Performing Arts Center, TCC. 671-8100*

6 (Sat.) - The Merchant of Venice. Virginia Stage Company presents Williams Shakespeare's magical comedy of true love and law; performances continue through April 27th. Wells Theatre. 627-1234*

7 (Mon.) - 8 pm American Masters. Norfolk Chamber Consort concludes its 24th season with program featuring Piston, Bolcom, and Bernstein. Chandler Recital Hall, ODU. 440-1803*

11 (Fri.) - 8 pm Stop Kiss. Generic Theater presents the Hampton Roads premiere, continuing through May 11th. Generic Theater. 441-2160*

11 (Fri.) - La Bella Macchina: The Art of Ferrari. The first American exhibition devoted to classic Ferrari automobiles, including 14 world-class cars and a selection from the celebrated Klemantaski Collection of racing photographs, continues through July 20th. Chrysler Museum of Art. 664-6200*

12 (Sat.) - 8 pm Death and the Maiden. Virginia Symphony's Classical Masterworks Series conducted by JoAnn Falletta; program features Brahms, Mahler, and Schubert and repeats on Sunday, 4/13 at 2:30 pm. Chrysler Hall. 892-6366*

24 (Thurs.) - Virginia Arts Festival. Seventh annual festival opens and continues through May 25th, offering something for everyone. For more information, contact the Festival Box Office at 282-2800*

25 (Fri.) - 6-8 pm Mid-Atlantic Fine Art and Fine Craft Exhibition. 13th annual juried exhibition featuring artsits from across the mid-Atlantic opens with an awards reception and continues through June 22nd. d'ART Center. 625-4211

25 (Fri.) - 8 pm La Bohème. Virginia Opera production of Puccini's master work featuring some of the most enduring melodies ever scored; performances continue Sunday 4/27, Wednesday 4/30, Friday 5/2, and Sunday 5/4. Harrison Opera House. 623-1223*

26 (Sat.) - 8 pm Music of the Spheres. Virginia Symphony's Classical Masterworks Series conducted by JoAnn Falletta and featuring the Women of the Virginia Symphony Chorus directed by Robert Shoup, on a program of Mozart and Holst. Chrysler Hall. 892-6366*

MAY

1 (Thurs.) - 8 pm Los Angeles Guitar Quartet. Tidewater Classical Guitar Society presents "one of the wonders of the chamber music scene." Roper Performing Arts Center, TCC. 627-6229*

4 (Sun.) - 6 pm Readings @ the Generic. Experience the evolution of a work-in-progress, presented by the Generic Writers' Forum. Generic Theater. 441-2160*

10 (Sat.) - 8 pm Handel's L'Allegro, il Penseroso ed il Moderato. Virginia Symphony and Virginia Chorale perform a rarely heard Handel oratorio in collaboration with Mark Morris Dance Group on Virginia Arts Festival. Performance repeats Sunday, May 11th, at 2:30 pm. Chrysler Hall. 892-6366/627-8375*

17 & 18 (Sat. & Sun.) - Stockley Gardens Spring Arts Festival. Outdoor juried art show to benefit Hope House Foundation, featuring more than 150 artists, musical entertainment, and children's activities. Stockley Gardens Park. 625-6161

24-26 (Sat.-Mon.) - Afr'Am Fest 2003. One of the largest family-oriented ethnic cultural celebrations on the East Coast marks its 20th year with musical entertainment, historical information, food and children's activities sponsored by Southeastern Virginia Arts Association. Town Point Park. 456-1743

30 (Fri.) - 8 pm Over the River and Through the Woods. Generic Theater presents the Hampton Roads premiere of the long-running Off-Broadway hit comedy; performances continue through June 29th. Generic Theater. 441-2160*

31 (Sat.) - 8 pm Shaham Plays Tchaikovsky. Virginia Symphony's Classical Masterworks Series conducted by JoAnn Falletta and featuring Gil Shahm, violin, on a program of Wagner, Lutoslawski, and Tchaikovsky; program repeats Sunday 6/1 at 2:30 pm. Chrysler Hall. 892-6366*

JUNE

27 (Fri.) - 6-8 pm Summer Invitational Exhibit. Opening reception of exhibition continuing through August 31st. d'ART Center. 625-4211

*admission or fee is charged for these events

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This calendar is utilized by the Norfolk Convention and Visitors Bureau, Norfolk Department of Communication, The Norfolk Compass, and the Norfolk Commission on the Arts, among others...If your organization's events have not been finalized, please remember to provide information as it becomes available and keep me apprised of changes through the course of the year.

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Contact Mark Watson at 664-4330 or at the following address for further information:

Norfolk Commission on the Arts and Humanities
500 East Main Street, Suite 1500
Norfolk, VA 23510

This calendar is updated as information is provided to the Arts Commission. Last updated: 7/25/02