hampton roads bravo - august 2011 edition

AUGUST 2011-JANUARY 2012

Speaking with one Voice for Arts & Culture

Artsfor Health & Learning

Art Events& FestivalsCALENDAR

Flip the switch.

Make Concepts Easy.Use the Arts!For over half a century, Young Audiencesof Virginia has enhanced the teaching processthrough interactive workshops & performancesfor public, private & home school associations.

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I am asked almost daily the same question: “Why arethe arts so important to you?” Why should I add this tomy list of things on whose behalf I need to speak? And at thesame time, I get daily briefings from several of my networkconnections that include requests to contact my elected representatives and implore them to support the budgets ofnational, state and local arts agencies to help assure the healthand vitality of the arts organizations in our communities.

Having been an “arts advocate” for many years, I have learned that building the argument that arts and creativity are necessary components for a thriving community is difficult to sell. When the economy goessouth, arts programs in our schools, funding for artists andarts organizations is first to the chopping block.

While lobbying successfully for more science and mathe-matics in our educational programs, we need to understandthat interrelated programs in creative thinking and implement-ing ideas come from exposure to an arts curriculum. Moreand more we are hearing from heads of industry their fearsthat schools are not training the creative workforce that willbe needed in the immediate future. Creative industries spanarts, museums, symphonies and theatres. Creative thinking isalso required for innovation in technical fields – even beyondthe clever innovation of Pixar’s brilliant films we need creativeminds to build structures that will support the advancementof communities into the next century.

Students with an education rich in the arts have higherGPAs and standardized test scores, lower drop-out rates and a more positive outlook toward their community.Students motivated by the arts have better attention spansand improved memory retrieval – skills that get carried overto success in math and science.

There is now ample research available demonstratingthat creativity is at the top of the list of skills sought by

employers, who also state that a high concentration of arts in a city leads to higher civic engagement and a more cohesive community.

Nearly one-half of the nation’s healthcare institutionsprovide arts programming for patients, families and staff.Most deliver these programs because of their healing benefits to patients – shorter hospital stays, better pain management and less medication.

In the pages ahead you will find that art and health aregreat companions. We can argue, and rightly so, that thearts are fundamental to our prosperity – they inspire us andfoster creativity, provide inspiration when times are toughand improve academic performance. But the importantthing about advocating for the arts and creative thinking isthat they are connected with everything with which weengage, whether it be through design, construction, orobservation. Arts and creativity are not separate from thework of science, mathematics, technology and engineering.All are disciplines that need each other and together are thecornerstones of who we are.

Patricia RubleinExecutive Director

Cultural Alliance of Greater Hampton Roads

The Cultural Alliance of Greater Hampton Roads has been an advocate for strong arts and cultural communities since1983. The Cultural Alliance welcomes membership from allarts and cultural institutions and individuals. To learn moreabout the work of the Alliance, contact Patricia Rublein at757.889.9479 or visit www.culturalli.org

ARTSf o r H e a l t h a n d C o m m u n i t y

SINCE 1983 THE CULTURAL ALLIANCE HAS BEEN

THE REGIONAL ADVOCATE ON BEHALF OF ARTS AND CULTURE.

Friends of the ArtsArts for Health and Learning

Did you know that Expressive Arts are used for personal exploration and growth, enhancingarts and skills learning, and developing confidence? Within this edition we wish to promote thedesire to support young people and families in need of emotional, psychological or special needsservices through collaborative arts and therapy. We have called upon local organizations likeTidewater Arts Outreach and Young Audiences of Virginia.

Over the past two decades or so, the arts have reinvented the region, as virtually every cityand county has seen the opening and expansion of performance venues, museums, galleries orarts centers. There are more than 300 arts organizations in Hampton Roads. With museums and

galleries in Chesapeake, Hampton, the historic Triangle of Williamsburg, Yorktownand Jamestown not to mention Newport News, Norfolk, Portsmouth, Smithfield,Suffolk, and Virginia Beach – Hampton Roads has more choices per capita thanany market in the country.

One of the nicest things about having so much variety, is, well … the variety.With all these museums and galleries have come presentations that feel like weare not in Kansas any more. So if you’re not into reading history, but you love tosee history reenacted, chances are, your definition of art and history will beaccommodated.

There is no definitive meaning for art; it is subjective, and it fills our lives everywhere. AsTolstoy says, “We are accustomed to understand art to be only what we hear and see in the-atres, concerts and exhibitions, together with buildings, statues, poems, novels . . . But all this isbut the smallest part of the art by which we communicate with each other in life. All human lifeis filled with works of art by which we communicate with each other in life. All human life is filled with works of art of every kind – from cradlesong, jest, and mimicry, the ornamentation of houses, dress and utensils, up to church services, buildings, movements and triumphal processions. It is all artistic activity.” In other words, art is the evidence of our expression.

Some of us are compelled to express art on canvas, others with pen (or computer) to paper,others on stage. Some are schooled in their art, others are self-taught; but the art literally burstsforth from them, honestly but “primitively,” in a form we call folk art.

Just imagine if we embraced our call to express the art inside us, without self-consciousness,judgment or fear – what we could do! Perhaps that expression would take the form of makingpaintings or poems, but it’s just as likely that we might learn to play the piccolo, take up bonsaior make a really great crème Brule.

Whatever your definition of art, we hope you enjoy this issue of Hampton Roads Bravo! We also hope you will find helpful the major venues and events calendar. Look for our next edition in February 2012.

And while you’re deciding how you will express the art inside yourself, choose a few museums and galleries, and go experience someone else’s art.

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CONTRIBUTING WRITERSBill Griggs

Cathy PeytonPatricia RubleinMaryAnn Toboz

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2 OVERTURE from the Publisher

F E A T U R E S

4 Flip the Switch: Healing from the InsideOut with Interactive Creative ArtsYoung Audiences of Virginia, Inc.

7 Arts for Health Ceramic Designers Association

8 Creative, Compassionate Healing through Art Tidewater Arts Outreach

11 Certainly Not Your Typical Artist Gerome Meminger Sr.

13 Calendar of EventsDon’t miss the many exciting and culturally diverse eventsAugust 2011 through January 2012 in Hampton Roads.

19 Festivals of Hampton Roads

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In 2010, Young Audiences of Virginiatouched the lives of over 250,000 stu-dents throughout the Commonwealthof Virginia. The visiting Teaching Artistsdidn’t let their audiences sit. Theyallowed them to become engaged by

touching and feeling instruments; drawing a picture of them in one of their favoritemoments of the experience; creating theirown story, or their own song.

All of a sudden each child found theirvoice or path to inner well -being in an Artthey had never encountered until that day.The switch was flipped, the light turned on.That was the day the healing in their livesbegan.

There are many stories to tell, somealmost miraculous, that parents have request-ed remain private. Others want to share the moments their children became “alive”because of an interactive experience with anArt form.

Meet students Malana, Myles, Shelby,and a dedicated teacher, Anglelita Benitez.Here are their stories of Leadership, SelfEsteem, Autism, and a Physical Disability.

Malana: LeadershipMalana became a student in Young

Audiences’ Arts 4 Learning String Residencyprogram. In this program a Teaching Artistspends six weeks with students, after schoolto experience an art form that is new tothem. At the end of the residency, the students perform for their fellow classmates,teachers and parents.

Think about it. You are an elementarystudent who is handed a string instrumentwithout frets (markings to determine wherethe “notes” are) and you have to learn howto make music with it. Even in college, Ifound learning to play the violin difficult, atbest. Needless to say, my playing soundedmore like Jack Benny on a bad night.

As a Teaching Artist, one never knowswhat the student will take away from theexperience. It is not the intention to makethem professional musicians, although,

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BY BILL GRIGGS, Executive Director

Have you ever wondered what makes that “light” in someone’s

mind finally turn on? All of a sudden they understand a concept

that had evaded their grasp. A Teaching Artist has just flipped

the switch.

Flipthe Switch:

Healing from the Inside Out with Interactive Creative Arts

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sometimes that happens. The intention is to learn new conceptsand new things about yourself which are hiding deep inside untilthe use of the Arts “Flips the switch.” Suddenly, other hidden talents, passions, ideas, and desirable traits of leadership emerge.

Here is Malana’s story, in her own words.“During my 5th and 6th grade years at Westhaven

Elementary School in Portsmouth, I was fortunate enoughto learn and play the Violin while attending the YoungAudiences Arts for Leaning program.

The program has made a great impact on my life byexposing me to music.

I used to be a music hater, so I wasn’t too happy at firstabout joining the program. However, the program taughtme that playing music is a great past time.

The program gave me the goal of being the best player, so I was always occupied with learning and memoriz-ing music.

Eventually, I moved onto the 7th grade and joined theWaters Middle School band, but I had to switch to alto saxo-phone because there was no string class.

If it wasn’t for the violin program, learning saxophonewould have been difficult. The violin program is what gaveme the knowledge of learning all of my notes ahead oftime.

My father was amazed that I was able to take thosesame notes I learned and play them on the piano.

I eventually became first chair in the 8th grade, andbefore I knew it I was heading to the 9th grade at I. C.Norcom High School and became a member of theMarching Greyhound Band.

In this band, I was called upon to use my skills to helpthe other new alto sax players learn their music. I receiveda special award at the end of the year and have been chosen to be a section leader next year.

If it wasn’t for my beginnings with the YoungAudiences Arts violin program, I would have never had anymusical accomplishments.

The violin program put me on the path to getting positions and awards that I’m proud of.”

Note: The Interactive Arts Experience can empower a quiet,reserved child to visit their inner soul and discover their path. Younever know when you are developing a leader or offering anexperience that will change the life of a child. Malana did not startout as a leader and respected by her fellow classmates. She startedas a music hater. Young Audiences is proud of Malana, and sohappy that we could introduce her to a new world.

Myles: Self EsteemA young man with a tight jaw speaks slowly without expres-

sion regarding his time in a Westhaven classroom. His answers areshort and clipped, almost as if there was a bit of hidden angerbehind each word.

The conversation changes to his involvement in YoungAudiences’ Arts-4-Learning String Residency program when ques-

tioned by the interviewer. Immediately his expression changes, a broadsmile covers his face, and confident words begin to flow regarding hisaccomplishments in learning how to play the violin.

“In violin practice I learned how to hold and play the different strings. I also learned the different musical notes. I had a great time during violin (practice). I had fun playing

the violin, and I want to try a different instrument after graduating from Westhaven.“

As you watch him speak, a different person, one with confidence and self-esteem is present.We discover that he uses the world of music to concentrate on Scienceand Math studies.

“I also learned to use music to relax my mind which helpedme with my studies. I will never forget what the program hastaught me and I‘m looking forward to playing my Violin for along time.”

This healing of the inner being was done in a matter of weeks, six to be exact. Myles has a new world of confidence in which to live,which no one can take away from him. It is his forever. And yes, today,he has his own violin.

A student with Autism: Behavioral ChangesWhen working with a group of children, each one is affected in a

different way during an Young Audiences Interactive Arts experience.Anglelita Benitez, a Literacy teacher at Willard Model ElementarySchool speaks of a surprise result that happened before her eyes.

“I wanted to personally thank you and Mr. Stephen Kristoff(a Young Audiences Teaching Artist) for bringing phonological

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awareness to our kindergarteners in such an entertaining manner.

I dare say it is common knowledge that our youngstersretain information better when they are enjoying themselves.The use of music and movement is a surefire way to get six yearolds to become engaged in the learning and you certainlyaccomplished that.

An activity Ithought was aneffective form ofmaintaining studentengagement includesthe use of songs, the “Willouby” song, in particular.Incorporating theirnames in the songwhile teachingbeginning soundswas such a kick forthem!”

Ms. Benitiz thenfocuses on one particu-lar student with Autismwho has surprisinglybecome engaged in theactivity.

“I can confident-ly state that your program was indeedtime well spent. As amatter of fact, one of our students diagnosed withautism was reluctantto participate at first, but I found him to not be able to resistthe temptation to peek over at you and/or Mr. Kristoff as yousang and played instruments to familiar music such as Twinkle,Twinkle, Little Star.

Seeing him behave appropriately while there and participate (in his own way), was a treat for me to experienceespecially considering what I know about him and his lack oftolerance for a changed routine.“

What may seem to be a small step for one child is a major leapfor another. As Ms. Benitez attests, you can positively effect the life ofa child at an early age when incorporating the Arts as a tool to teachLiteracy. She adds a great post script to her letter in which a childknows of one concept of an object but discovers another.

“P.S. An “a-ha” moment for me was when Stephen tookout a saw and a student said, “That’s not an instrument, that’s a tool.” When Stephen played a tune with it, he taught us thatit was a tool, a tool for learning beats and rhythms! There ismusic in everything… even an old saw!”

Going beyond limitations. I can do with 9 digits when others need 10.

Imagine you are a visiting Young Audiences Teaching Artist enter-ing a classroom of wide-eyed children whom you have never met.

You are there to utilize your Art as a teaching tool to help thestudents understand concepts of math, science, music, graphics or

literacy. At times you areunaware of physical differencesas you focus on their faces,eager to soak up every gemfrom your Art.

Meet Shelby. Shelby looksas happy and engaged asevery other kindergarten childin the room. Shelby is different.She is missing the thumb onher right hand.

As part of the artist’steaching procedure, Stephencalls students up to join him toturn pages of the book thatthe class is creating together.

As she stands besideStephen, he notices that she ismissing a thumb. He knowsthat she would not be able toturn the pages of the bookthat was being used.

Stephen quickly says,“You can turn it, with myhelp and the help of theyour classmates. We canmake those pages turn!”

Resourceful and talentedStephen begins to compose

The Page Turning Song on the spot, teaching the entire class to sing it. Together they turned the pages of the book using teamwork,

empowerment and transitioning with music. Shelby discovered thatshe was not different, nor limited, she could do what others could.

Shelby was thrilled that she could do it! Young Audiences isthrilled that Stephen helped her avoid embarrassment and failureusing creativity and teamwork. That is what our Teaching Artists doeveryday in public, private and home schools throughout Virginia.

That my friend, is healing.

Young Audiences of Virginia, Inc. began in 1955. Today we make concepts easy to understand in the subjects of Math,Science, Literacy, and Reading using Music, Theater, Dance,Storytelling, and Visual Arts as tools to look at subject matter in a different light. 14 STEM programs are already in place. 757-466-7555 • Visit http://www.yav.org and on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/YAVirginia

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ENERGY creates VITALITY and WELL BEING for members of the CeramicDesigners Association (CDA) who worked together to reduce hunger in the community through their annual Empty Bowls Charity Dinner. In partnership with

Virginia Wesleyan College and businesses in the area, the event raised more than $21,000for local charities to feed the hungry.

By being members of a close group which share and are open with their creative expres-sion and knowledge, CDA members experienced the benefits of working together. Thiscreative generosity resulted in more than 1000 hand-crafted bowls and numerous piecesof one-of-a kind ceramic art. Participation with this international event not only builds selfworth in ceramic artists, as well as the charity beneficiaries, but fosters a development ofcommunity, allowing individual members to do something to help others and themselves.

TITLE: “A New Direction”MEDIUM: Acrylic and Spray Paint with

Birdcage on CanvasSIZE: 18” x 36” x 1”DATE: 2011

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For more information about the Ceramic Designers Association, visit their web site at http://www.cdava.com/home.html

Cathy Peyton was the Chairman for Empty Bowls 2010 and 2011.

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These quotes, taken from our surveys, are just a few of thethousands of reasons why we devote ourselves to sharing thejoy of the arts to underserved and isolated people throughour community outreach organization, Tidewater ArtsOutreach.

Life in a nursing home, even the best of nursing homes, is oftenconfusing, frustrating, scary, and lonely. We have seen too many residents angry at their surroundings, scared they’ll be forgotten, and parked at the nurses station for hours, with nothing to do.

According to the National Center for Health Statistics, more than50 percent of nursing home residents have no close relatives, and 46percent have no living children. These two facts are a major reasonwhy an estimated 60 percent of nursing home residentsnever have visitors.1

Human contact is critical for health. Yet, a University of Marylandstudy of more than 1,400 “significant others” of nursing home residents found that the number of visits and calls by family andfriends declined by half2 after an individual entered a nursinghome. Try to imagine how you would feel if you had to leave yourhome to live in a new environment where you had limited or noaccess to your family and friends.

We mention nursing homes because seniors in congregate careconstitute 65% of the persons we serve. We also bring the arts toveterans and their families, patients, staff and visitors at area hospitals;

families in homeless and domestic violence shelters, low-income pre-schoolers, children and adults with disabilities, and teens who aretransitioning through the court system and living in shelter.

Thousands of Hampton Roads citizens have special needs andare spending some or all of their time in congregate care settings ordependent care programs. These people may have been successfuland productive, just like us, in their earlier years. Now, they live withone or more of the following conditions: they are frail, physically ormentally ill, emotionally impaired, physically or developmentally dis-abled, depressed and/or isolated from society. We know that nursinghome and assisted living residents often have experienced a series oflosses: they may have lost physical or mental abilities, a spouse, theirhome, contact with friends, independence, a career, and more. Wework with vets at the Hampton VA Medical Center who struggleemotional or psychological trauma, in addition to physical injury. Our artists also work in shelters with homeless, disabled or victimizedwomen and their children, who are at risk for repeating cycles ofpoverty. We work with young patients at CHKD, who are dealingwith the psychological implications of chronic illness and long-termhospital stays, stressors undoubtedly shared by their parents. Thepeople we serve experience losses that also result, to some degree, in the loss of personal identity. Finally, these individuals are unable totake part in rich cultural experiences of the everyday society that somany of us take for granted.

‘‘BY MARYANN TOBOZ

Creative, Compassionate Healingthrough the ARTS

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“I liked being able to participate in the program. It brought out a side of me

I didn’t know was possible. Thank you very much for your outreach and caring.”

“Patients enjoyed every moment! Breathtaking!Two thumbs up!”

“My first night I was able to be comfortable andexpressive through ART! Thanks for a

wonderful welcome!”

“The stories reminded me of home. The music was wonderful.”

The Chesapeake, Newport News


The fact is, people living with disabilities represent thelargest minority world-wide3, and they also are considered to bethe most disadvantaged. As a culture, we still do a poor job of provid-ing for many of the emotional, social and even basic medical needs of people with disabilities. The situation for our very eldest citizens, shouldthey find themselves institutionalized, can be dire.

We created Tidewater Arts Outreach to give the community abridge for creative involvement with the disenfranchised, the homeless,the elderly and the disabled. Through music, singing, painting, danc-ing, and storytelling, our artists are bringing compassion and joy; theyare opening paths to creative self-expression and creating an excuse for celebration. Their programs present an occasion for stimulation and socialization, offering outlets for emotion and opportunities for retrospection, reminiscing and rekindling.

We match hundreds of artists with opportunities to share their talents in more than seventy locations in seven Hampton Roads cities.We mentor them, schedule their programs, provide directions to loca-tions, compensate them, provide feedback, praise, and encourage-ment, and welcome them into a community of like-minded artists andcaregivers. The staff and clients are so appreciative, and the artists areso rewarded, it is no wonder there are waiting lists of artists and placesasking for more music and arts. Yet, we struggle to meet the needs inthe community, because we are not only developing the programs, we also are educating the community to the needs that exist, helpingfacility staffs understand the value of the arts in healthcare, and we arefundraising, through events, personal solicitations, grant-writing andawareness-raising. It is a challenging and rigorous schedule for oursmall staff and dedicated, but often overworked volunteers.

History and MissionTidewater Arts Outreach was incorporated in March 2004 and

received its 501(c)3 designation in May 2004. The program was begunas a result of MaryAnn Toboz’ involvement with Heart and Soul in SaltLake City, Utah from 1999 to 2002.

TAO has presented regular monthly programs in dozens ofHampton Roads facilities since December of 2004. A growing groupof talented and dedicated board of directors and advisors work toensure TAO has the resources it needs to fulfill its mission. The numberof programs presented monthly, and locations served, has grownsteadily each year.

The board engages in regular strategic planning, board perform-ance monitoring and TAO program quality assurance. The strategicplan calls for continued development of TAO programs, growing staffhours, mentoring artists, and utilizing graduate students as interns forsupport in marketing, evaluation and research.

TAO has a staff of five part-time members: executive director, creative services director, development assistant, volunteer coordinatorand administrative assistant. This staff interfaces with board membersand other volunteers, develops, schedules and monitors our programs;writes grants, meets with funders and donors, and engages in otherfundraising activities; recruits and manages volunteers and maintainsorganizational administrative, legal and financial records.

Our success is evidenced in the surveys we submit for feedbackfrom our locations.

FY11 facility STAFF RESPONSES include:• The clients were extremely engaged, even to the point of joining

the band on stage and singing into the microphone. They really“came alive” during the performance.

• Thank you for always bringing such joy to the lives of our residents. • Clients played an instrument, sang, or danced. Most of them

talked about the band for the rest of the night. • TAO programs/artists are engaging and provide unique experiences

for residents. They have very mixed cognitive functionality so theyenjoy that programs reach all levels.

• They gave him a big round of applause and cheered. They told himhow much they enjoyed his program and wanted to know whenhe was going to come back.

• Uplifting, nostalgic. Residents especially enjoyed the variety inmusic selections, the quality, and the personalities of the musicians.TAO always provides us with very special programs that our residents always look forward to.

• I had kids tell me that they had a great time and some residentshung up their arts work in their rooms. Kids showed me their finished projects the rest of the day!

• Patients were engaged during the program and seemed like theydidn’t want them to go. Once they started interacting theylaughed and enjoyed socializing and cutting up with each other.Moods were improved.

• The musicians were talented, and residents enjoyed the music; the group gave educational information on the instruments andorigins/backgrounds which the residents really enjoyed.

• There was an “after glow” in the air afterwards and the friendlyexchange between the artists and participants was part of it.

• Kids enjoyed something most had never experienced before and it helps our clients build confidence in their use and expression ofcreativity and art.

FY11 program PARTICIPANT RESPONSES include:• I loved the dancing!• I really enjoyed the program and feel it was both therapeutic and

relaxing for many of us vets. Thank you for providing such an outlet.

• I liked it because I had my own harmonica and I blended into the music.

• Their style of singing sparked the crowd. They encouraged participation from the residents and humor is a great healer.

• Writing my feelings in the form of song or poetry was great.Writing my own songs helped me get back into poetry.

• I love the arts. I enjoyed expressing myself through writing and dance.

• I loved their talent, delivery, and enthusiasm!• It was very relaxing and very enjoyable. Thank you very much.• There wasn’t anything else on my mind but the program.• We wanted more!• I really enjoyed getting to actually play the drums instead of just

listening to them.

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There are many more high-ranking sur-veys and positive comments from the past year.Clearly, TAO music, arts and performing artsprograms are honoring the elderly and disabled,showing them the community does care, making a difference in the lives of hundreds ofspecial needs individuals and improving moraleat locations served. We are opening hearts, andunlocking smiles, voices, and memories. Theprograms bring hope, peace, and comfort topeople who are in pain, facing loss, and perhapsfeeling confused, forgotten, frightened andalone. The arts cannot cure, but they can helpheal. There are many opportunities for moreengagement, and many unmet needs.

Congregate care staffs are burdened.Therapists and CNAs work long hours and havelarge caseloads and paperwork that must becompleted, often at the expense of time withpatients, residents and clients. Stress and burn-out is high; turnover is more than fifty percent in long-term care4. Activities staffs often lackresources to build a wide variety of communityrelationships to ensure the creative community is regularly engaging with their clients. Nursinghomes and hospitals can be lonely for residents–too much time is spent alone and/or isolated,and many relationships are limited to exchangeswith caregivers who are challenged to meet thebasic needs associated with dependent care. This leaves little time for quality of lifecare, a necessity we feel is as basic as food, medicine, or shelter. In fact, more andmore research shows that some arts interventions can improve functioning in areaswhere medicine cannot. Through the arts, we help community members use theircreativity to help their isolated neighbors’ lives be filled with more hope, compassion,and inspiration and less loneliness, frustration, and isolation.

Tidewater Arts Outreach music, arts and performing arts experiences are beneficial in many ways:

• They enrich the soul, stimulate the mind and promote wellness through thehealing power of music and the arts,

• They allow our special needs clients to have a voice, a creative choice and anartistic outlet for self-expression,

• They create a sense of community and a source of inspiration for our artists and performers by providing them with opportunities to share their talents,

• They provide other volunteers the chance to contribute a variety of skills andresources that support our humanitarian services and increase the impact ofdonor contributions.

Further, the arts in healthcare settings:• Help patients feel safe, comfortable and welcomed• Reduce anxiety and the experience of pain• People feel connected, heard and appreciated• Help people be seen and understood as individuals, not as patients, numbers,

or by their job descriptions or diseases• Help to enhance the facility’s community relations and express its values• Reduce staff stress; improves morale5

• Enhance a sense of connection with the community• Has the potential to help reduce staff turnover & attract quality staff• Replace activities that can no longer be accomplished with meaningful activities

that are appropriate and achievable

• Help staff connect culturally with patients, families and other staff members from diverse cultures

• Specific arts activities can ensure that people leave a legacy, and create a lasting expression

• While the arts cannot cure, they can help heal• Provide additional, profound communications

opportunities for verbal and non-verbal participantsMusic has been shown to preserve cognitive skills in

clients with dementia.6 Jazz dance has been shown to have positive effects on cognition, mood and balance inolder adults.7 Study after study shows there are far-reachingbenefits to having regular, stimulating programs and socialexperiences in long-term care, and that the arts are animportant tool to help people with special needs engageand thrive.

Benefits to the artists include:• Stipends for work• Feedback and program support• Creative challenge• Intimacy in performance or program• Opportunities for live feedback and program

development• New audiences for work

Our board of directors is tasked with raising $80,000in the next fiscal year, above and beyond the operatingbudget of $160,000. Our goal is to create an endowmentfund of $100,000, so that we can get off the constantmerry-go-round of simply making ends meet, as we have

done for years, and take time for serious evaluation, planning and strategic businessdevelopment. We have worked in all these areas over the course of years, and werecognize the value in devoting more time to these tasks. We are in a unique posi-tion to influence culture change in long-term care, and help our society realize thehuman potential in the frail, ill, disabled and elderly in our midst. We have thechance of creating an organization that will be around to serve Hampton Roads formany, many years to come, but there is a window here that won’t be around forever. If we can secure the needed funding to create a stable, sustainable model,we will have succeeded. Without needed funding, the human capital that has created this remarkable exchange of talents and compassion will dry up and begone, with nothing to fill its place. We would hate to see that happen, and sowould the thousands of people whom we serve.

None of us wants to end up in a nursing home, but if we do, we hope thereare a variety of music, arts, cultural and sensory experiences to help us fill our daysand stimulate our minds, and enable us to continue to relate meaningfully to oneanother and the world around us. As able-bodied artists, we feel our gifts are easyenough to give. One day, we might not be able to drive a car, punch a clock, hoethe back forty or dive off the deep end. But, with luck and with the right plans inplace, there will be people to hear our story, and we’ll be able to tell it, creatively. Wemay even pick up a new, creative pursuit – and why not? In retirement, creativityand play should be our most important pursuits. Thank you for considering howyou might be a part of this vision of a more compassionate and healing community,through the arts.

Just as our seniors, mothers, teens and children thank us for the music and arts we bring them, we in turn thank you, for your interest in our mission of com-passionate outreach in Hampton Roads.1 http://www.theseniorsource.org/pages/StatInfo_nursing.html2 http://gerontologist.oxfordjournals.org/content/41/5/589.abstract3 http://www.un.org/disabilities/convention/facts.shtml4 http://www.clintmaun.com/index.php5?cID=2655 http://www.remo.com/portal/pages/health_rhythms/research.html6 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/7945001?dopt=Citation7 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19228249

We created Tidewater Arts Outreachto give the community a bridge for

creative involvement with the disenfranchised, the homeless, the elderly and the disabled.

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orn in Hampton,Virginia. After retiring from the military, he pursued a hidden artistic passion for painting and writing poems to accompany them. Through doing so,Gerome became an artist, poet, and author of the booksentitled “Poetry Art & Truth” and two children’s books,“The Lonely Little Blue Book” and “The Adventures

of The Little Blue Book–Saving Pennies, Nickels and Dollars”.While enjoying having the ability to express his views with paper, paintand a pen, he writes and paints to stir an emotion, to touch a nerve,or generate a smile. He is a versatile self-taught artist with an innateability to paint. When looking at a blank canvas, and listening tomusic, a certain mood may come over Gerome, then he searches thecanvas for what he calls “The Sweet Spot” which becomes his start-ing point. He will visualize a completed work of art in his mind. Hispreferred medium is acrylic and mixed, due to the fact that sometimeshe will paint very fast to capture the vision and the story in his mind,because he says if he waits too long the image slowly fades and thepainting may be lost forever. When painting, Gerome is a pioneer and ignore the rules and doesn’t want to try to stay inside the lines,because his style he says is unorthodoxed and he is just being himself.He states, “I want my work to be expressive and let it tell the storythrough my work.”

At times Gerome will get so involved in the painting with suchforce, some of the bristles of his brush may come out on the canvas.The bristles on the canvas now becomes very much a part of the paint-ing and one of his signature markings of his work. Gerome’s paintingsrange from a painted red horizon to an assemblage piece made withwood and iron and whatever. The quote, “one man’s treasure”, wellGerome sees any object as a piece of a treasure that can be placed inhis art. As he paints, he says he does not strive for perfection, he strivesto produce a heartfelt emotion in his work and possibly a masterpiece.Gerome wants to be written in the history books along with some ofthe great artist he states. They Too… Once Dreamed…

Gerome’s style has been given many titles. Some are described asabstract, other’s bordering on impressionist. His art has been displayed inmuseums and is collected throughout the United States and in Europe.His work was selected to be hung in the Hampton Virginia ConventionCenter and his books are in several libraries, to include the inventory ofmajor bookstores such as Barnes & Noble and Books-A-Million.Gerome’s gallery - “Art By Gerome Galleria”, 7 E. Queensway,Downtown Hampton, has over 600 works of art hanging. See foryourself… www.artbygerome.com Facebook - Gerome Meminger

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AugustThru Amazing Butterflies, Virginia Living Museum, Newport News; Sept 5 $17 adults, $13 children (ages 3-12); 757-595-1900; www.thevlm.org

2, 9 USAF Heritage of America Band “Airwaves” Concert Series, 16, 23 Musicians from Langley Air Force Base. Bring lawn chairs. Riverwalk

Landing, Yorktown; 6:30 pm; Free; 757-890-3500; www.visityorktown.org

4 & 11 “Shagging on the Riverwalk” Beach Music Concert Series, Riverwalk Landing, Yorktown; 6:30 - 9:30 pm; Free; 757-890-3500; www.visityorktown.org

6, 13, Yorktown Market Days, Fresh produce, meat, seafood, baked goods, cut 20, 27 flowers, quality art, entertainment and more; Riverwalk Landing, Yorktown;

8 am - 12 pm; Free; 757-890-3500; www.visityorktown.org

6- Surfs Up! Exhibition and Sale of Surfing related art. Raffle and silent auctionSept 3 to benefit Autism and Healing Surfers. Surfers Reception, Aug 20, 6-8:30 pm.

Painting demonstrations by Bob Langston and Rick Romano TBA. Free andopen to the public, free parking; The Artists Gallery, 608 Norfolk Avenue,Virginia Beach, 757-425-6671; www.theartistsgallery.org

7, 14 The Fifes and Drums of York Town, Yorktown Battlefield Visitor21, 28 Center; Included with admission; 3:45 pm; 757-898-9418;

www.visityorktown.org

13 Star Party/Laser Light Night, Virginia Living Museum, Newport News;Free observing at sunset; Planetarium program 7:30 pm; Laser light shows:family fun 8:30 pm, hard rock 10 pm, Pink Floyd 11:30 pm; $6 pershow; 757-595-1900; www.thevlm.org

20 Celebrate Butterflies Day, Virginia Living Museum, NewportNews; $17 adults, $13 children (ages 3-12); 757-595-1900;www.thevlm.org

21 Poisoned Dwarf, Celtic music focusing on Irish traditionalmusic in the churchyard of Grace Episcopal Church.Bring lawn chairs and blankets for seating and pack apicnic supper; 111 Church Street, Yorktown; 5 pm;Free; 757-890-4490; www.visityorktown.org

September3 Virginia Symphony Concert, Pack a picnic supper, bring a lawn chair or

blanket. Pre-concert performance by The Fifes and Drums of York Town,picnic judging at 6 pm. Yorktown Victory Monument; Concert 7:30 pm;Free; 757-890-4490; www.visityorktown.org

3, 10 Yorktown Market Days, Fresh produce, meat, seafood, baked goods, cut 17 flowers, quality art, entertainment and more; Riverwalk Landing, Yorktown;

8 am - 12 pm; Free; 757-890-3500; www.visityorktown.org

9- Fresh Paint: New Works. Exhibition and sale of the most recent work byOct 1 ocal artists. Awards, silent auction. Opening reception, Sept 9, 6:30-8:30 pm.

Free and open to the public, parking. The Artists Gallery, 608 NorfolkAvenue, Virginia Beach, 757-425-6671; www.theartistsgallery.org

9, 16 “Rhythms on the Riverwalk” Concert Series, Three Fridays of jazz, 23, 30 two Fridays of country. Bring lawn chairs and blankets. Riverwalk Landing,

Yorktown; 6:30 - 8:30 pm; Free; 757-890-3500; www.visityorktown.org

9 Larry the Cable Guy with Reno Collier, The Ferguson Center for the Arts, 1 University Place, Newport News; 7 pm & 9:30 pm; $82, $72,$62, $52; 757-594-8752; www.fergusoncenter.org

10 Point of Grace, Jaci Velasquez and Salvador, The Ferguson Centerfor the Arts, 1 University Place, Newport News;2 pm; $42, $37, $27, $22; 757-594-8752; www.fergusoncenter.org

10 Star Party/Laser Light Night, Virginia LivingMuseum, Newport News; Free observing atsunset; Planetarium program 7:30 pm; Laserlight shows: family fun 8:30 pm, hardrock 10 pm, Pink Floyd 11:30 pm; $6 pershow; 757-595-1900; www.thevlm.org

17-18 Fall Native Plant Sale, Virginia24-25 Living Museum, Newport News;

757-595-1900; www.thevlm.org

23, 25 La Traviata (Presented by LyricOpera), The Ferguson Center for the Arts, 1 University Place, NewportNews; Sept 23, 8 pm; Sept 25, 2:30 pm; Call for ticket info 757-446-6666; www.lyricoperavirginia.org

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October1 Yorktown Wine Festival, Sample wines

from premiere wineries throughout Virginia.Art and food vendors plus entertainment.Rain or Shine. Riverwalk Landing,Yorktown; 12 to 6 pm; Admission $ 757-877-2933; www.villageevents.org

1 Chesapeake Bay Wind EnsembleConcert: Creepy Mansion, Mary T.Christian Auditorium in Templin Hall,

Thomas Nelson Community College, Hampton, 7:30 pm; Tickets available at door, $5 for adults. Children under 18 free;

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1 k.d. lang and The Siss Boom Bang with specialguest Teddy Thompson, The Ferguson Center for theArts, 1 University Place, Newport News; 8 pm; $73, $63, $58,$43; 757-594-8752; www.fergusoncenter.org

2 Chesapeake Bay Wind Ensemble Concert: CreepyMansion, Tabb High School, 4431 Big Bethel Road,

Yorktown, 3 pm; Tickets available at door, $5 for adults. Childrenunder 18 free; www.cbwe.org

2 The President’sOwn U.S. MarineBand, The FergusonCenter for the Arts, 1 University Place,Newport News; 3 pm;Ticket request formsavailable at the TicketOffice or in Daily Pressads beginning Sept 1;757-594-8752; www.fergusoncenter.org

7-29 2nd annual invitationalglass exhibition & sale, Altered Glass and Crystal Works,Manipulations in Glass, featuring works by selected local glass artistsand members of the Artists Gallery Glass Guild. A cut above the ordinary,works include fused glass, lampwork glass, blown glass, stained glass,slumped or formed glass, and carved glass. On-site demonstrations onselected Saturdays TBA, silent auctions, and more. Gala opening receptionOct 7, 6:30-8:30 pm. Free. Open to the public. Refreshments, free parking;The Artists Gallery, 608 Norfolk Avenue, Virginia Beach, 757-425-6671;www.theartistsgallery.org

7 “Rhythms on the Riverwalk” Concert Series, Features three Fridaysof jazz followed by two Fridays of country. Bring lawn chairs and blankets for seating. Riverwalk Landing, Yorktown; 6:30 - 8:30 pm; Free; 757-890-3500; www.visityorktown.org

7 The Fab Faux, The Ferguson Center for the Arts, 1 University Place, Newport News; 8 pm; $79, $59, $49, $39; 757-594-8752; www.fergusoncenter.org

8 Yorktown Market Days and Fall Festival Celebration, Fresh produce, meat, seafood, baked goods, cut flowers, quality art and entertainment, ALSO hayrides, a pumpkin patch and Children’s Hay Maze, Face Painting, and Children’s Activities. Riverwalk Landing,Yorktown; 8 am-3 pm; Free; 757-890-3500; www.visityorktown.org

8 Star Party/Laser Light Night, Virginia LivingMuseum, Newport News; Free observing at sunset;Planetarium program 7:30 pm; Laser light shows: family fun8:30 pm, hard rock 10 pm, Pink Floyd 11:30 pm; $6 per show; 757-595-1900; www.thevlm.org

9 Herbie Hancock, The Ferguson Center for the Arts, 1 University Place, Newport News; 7 pm; $59, $49, $39, $32; 757-594-8752; www.fergusoncenter.org

14 The New Mel Brooks Musical Young Frankenstein, The FergusonCenter for the Arts, 1 University Place, Newport News; 8 pm; $67, $57, $47, $37; 757-594-8752; www.fergusoncenter.org

15 The New Mel Brooks Musical Young Frankenstein, The FergusonCenter for the Arts, 1 University Place, Newport News; 2 pm & 8 pm, $67, $57, $47, $37; 757-594-8752; www.fergusoncenter.org

16-17 Stockley Gardens Fall Arts Festival presented by Hope HouseFoundation; Saturday 10 am - 5 pm; Sunday noon - 5 pm; Stockley Gardens Park located off Olney Road in the Ghent section of Norfolk;www.stockleygardens.com

19 Yorktown Day, Patriotic ceremonies, a parade, fifes and drums performances,and demonstrations by “The Old Guard” commemorate the 230th anniversaryof America’s momentous Revolutionary War victory at Yorktown. YorktownBattlefield; 9 am-5 pm; Free; 757-898-2410; www.visityorktown.org

20 State Choir of Russia, The Ferguson Center for the Arts, 1 UniversityPlace, Newport News; 7:30 pm; $37, $32, $27, $22; 757-594-8752; www.fergusoncenter.org

21 Tony Bennett, The Ferguson Center for the Arts, 1 University Place,Newport News; 8 pm; $117, $97, $87, $77; 757-594-8752; www.fergusoncenter.org


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22 Night of the Living Museum, VirginiaLiving Museum, Newport News; 5-9 pm.Admission fee TBA; 757-595-1900;www.thevlm.org

27 Gypsy Fire: Compañia Flamenca JosePorcel, The Ferguson Center for the Arts, 1 University Place, Newport News; 7:30 pm; $44, $39, $34, $29; 757-594-8752; www.fergusoncenter.org

29 Herman’s Hermits starring PeterNoone & Davy Jones of TheMonkees, The Ferguson Center forthe Arts, 1 University Place, NewportNews; 8 pm; $49, $44, $39, $34; 757-594-8752; www.fergusoncenter.org

November4- Artists Gallery Annual Holiday Boutique, Paintings, Ceramics, Jan 3 Woodcarvings, drawings, Glass, Jewelry, and more, created especially for

Holiday Gift-giving . Gala Opening Champagne Reception Friday, Nov 4,6:30-8:30 pm. Raffle. Silent Auction. Additional Open House with refreshments, Nov 12, 12 noon - 4 pm. Free and open to the public, refreshments, free parking; The Artists Gallery, 608 Norfolk Avenue,Virginia Beach, 757-425-6671; www.theartistsgallery.org

4 Idina Menzel, The FergusonCenter for the Arts, 1 UniversityPlace, Newport News; 8 pm; $72, $62, $57, $42; 757-594-8752; www.fergusoncenter.org

11 Veterans Day Ceremony,“Letters from War” is the theme of this annual event in which all veterans are honored. York Hall, 301 Main Street, Yorktown; 12 pm; Free; 757-890-3500; www.visityorktown.org

12 Yorktown MarketDays, As part of theYorktown HolidayOpen House Weekend,the market will operatewith extended hours andoffer items unique to theholiday season, in additionto the usual array of freshproduce, meat, seafood,baked goods, cut flowers,quality art, and more.Riverwalk Landing,Yorktown; 8 am-3 pm; Free; 757-890-3500;www.visityorktown.org

12 Star Party/Laser Light Night, Virginia Living Museum, Newport News;Free observing at sunset; Planetarium program 7:30 pm; Laser light shows:family fun 8:30 pm, hard rock 10 pm, Pink Floyd 11:30 pm; $6 per show; 757-595-1900; www.thevlm.org

12 - 13 Yorktown Holiday Open House Weekend, Historic Yorktown. Specialevents, festive decorations, special sales, discounts, doorprizes, strolling entertainment, and much more;Hours of operation vary by business. 8 am-5 pm;Free; 757-890-4490; www.visityorktown.org

13 National Acrobats of the People’s Republic of China, The FergusonCenter for the Arts, 1 University Place, NewportNews; 3 pm & 7 pm; $42, $37,$32, $22; 757-594-8752;www.fergusoncenter.org

15 Masters of Illusions –Live!, The Ferguson Centerfor the Arts, 1 UniversityPlace, Newport News; 7:30 pm; $72, $57, $52, $42; 757-594-8752; www.fergusoncenter.org

17 Lewis Black, The FergusonCenter for the Arts, 1 University Place, NewportNews; 7:30 pm; $67, $57, $47, $37; 757-594-8752; www.fergusoncenter.orgNote: Program will contain adult language and content.

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23- Star of Wonder: Mystery of the Christmas Star, VirginiaDec 31 Living Museum, Newport News; $4 plus museum admission $17

adults, $13 children (ages 3-12); 757-595-1900; www.thevlm.org

23- Laser Holidays, Virginia Living Museum, Newport News;Dec 31 $4 plus museum admission $17 adults, $13 children (ages 3-12);

757-595-1900; www.thevlm.org

27 Miracle on 34th Street, TheFerguson Center for the Arts, 1 University Place, Newport News; 3 pm& 7:30 pm; $42, $32, $27, $22; 757-594-8752; www.fergusoncenter.org

30 Paul Anka “Christmas My Way”,The Ferguson Center for the Arts, 1 University Place, Newport News; 7:30 pm; $89, $79, $69, $59; 757-594-8752; www.fergusoncenter.org

December2 Christmas Tree Lighting, A tradition that began in 1945 continues

with the Yorktown Christmas Tree Lighting, 7:30 pm; Evening high-lights include a 7 pm performance by The Fifes and Drums of York Town at the Victory Monument, festive music at RiverwalkLanding, the procession of lights through the historic village, and the arrival of Santa and Mrs. Claus. Free; 757-890-3500; www.visityorktown.org

3 Christmas Market on Main, Features arts and crafts, demonstra-tions, roasted chestnuts and hot cider, entertainment, and more.Historic Main Street, Yorktown; 10 am-4 pm; Free; 757-890-3500;www.visityorktown.org

3 Yorktown Lighted Boat Parade, Festively decorated sail and power boats compete for “Best of Show.” The Yorktown waterfront isbedazzled with holiday sights and sounds, including a spectacular floating parade of lights, caroling around a beach bonfire, musical performances and complimentary hot cider. Yorktown waterfront.6-8 pm; Free; 757-890-4970; www.visityorktown.org

4 Cookies with Santa, Christmas is alive at York Hall where children and parents can visit with Santa Claus, enjoy tasty treats, and shop for holiday giftsin The Gallery at York Hall; Cameras are encouraged. 301 Main Street, Yorktown;1-4 pm; Free; 757-890-4490; www.visityorktown.org

5 Jingle Bell Rock with Eddie Money, Lou Gramm and MickeyThomas, The Ferguson Center for the Arts, 1 University Place, NewportNews; 7:30 pm; $62, $57, $47, $42; 757-594-8752; www.fergusoncenter.org

6 Dave Koz and Friends Christmas Tour 2011 with Special Guests RickBraun, Jonathan Butler, and Candy Dulfer, The Ferguson Center forthe Arts, 1 University Place, Newport News; 7:30 pm; $69, $59, $49, $43;757-594-8752; www.fergusoncenter.org

10 Yorktown Market Days, Fresh produce, meat,d seafood, baked goods, cut flowers, quality art, entertainment and more; Riverwalk Landing; 8 am-12 pm; Free; 757-890-3500; www.visityorktown.org

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10 Breakfast with Santa, Join Santa and Mrs. Claus for a kid-friendlybreakfast. Experience the enchantment on the children’s faces as theyrelay their Christmas wish list to Santa. Special treats for the kids.Riverwalk Restaurant, Yorktown waterfront. Seating is limited. 8:30 am; Tickets Required. Admission $ 757-875-1522; www.visityorktown.org

10 Toyland Parade, Decorate a stroller or wagon, or even yourself, andjoin in the 1:30 pm parade. Santa and Mrs. Claus will be on hand andMrs. Claus will host her own storytelling show. The Polar Express will be chugging along through Riverwalk Landing. All aboard! 1 pm; Free; 757-890-3500; www.visityorktown.org

10 Chesapeake Bay Wind Ensemble Concert: A Hampton RoadsHoliday, Mary T. Christian Auditorium in Templin Hall, ThomasNelson Community College, Hampton, 7:30 pm; Tickets available atdoor, $5 for adults. Children under 18 are free; www.cbwe.org

10 Star Party/Laser Light Night, Virginia Living Museum,Newport News; Free observing at sunset; Planetarium program

7:30 pm; Laser light shows: family fun 8:30 pm, hard rock 10 pm, Pink Floyd 11:30 pm; $6 per show; 757-595-1900; www.thevlm.org

11 Chesapeake Bay Wind Ensemble Concert: A Hampton Roads Holiday, St Kateri Tekakwitha Catholic Church, 3800 Big Bethel Rd, Yorktown, 3 pm;Tickets available at door, $5 for adults. Children under 18 free; www.cbwe.org

12 Celtic Woman “A Christmas Celebration — The Symphony Tour”, The Ferguson Center for the Arts, 1 University Place, Newport News;8 pm; $89, $74, $64, $54; 757-594-8752; www.fergusoncenter.org

13 Chesapeake Bay Wind Ensemble Concert: A Hampton Roads Holiday,Kimball Theatre, Merchant’s Square, Duke of Gloucester St, Williamsburg,7:30 pm; Tickets available at door, $12 for adults, $10 for senior citizens. Childrenunder 18 free; www.cbwe.org

17 The Nutcracker with the American Youth Ballet Company (Presentedby Community Alliance for the Performing Arts Fund (CAPA), The FergusonCenter for the Arts, 1 University Place, Newport News; 7 pm; Call for ticketinfo 757-229-8535; www.capafund.org

18 The Nutcracker with the American Youth Ballet Company (Presentedby Community Alliance for the Performing Arts Fund (CAPA), The FergusonCenter for the Arts, 1 University Place, Newport News; 2 pm; Call for ticketinfo 757-229-8535; www.capafund.org

31 Noon Year’s Day, Virginia Living Museum, Newport News; $17 adults, $13 children (ages 3-12), plus extra fee for some activities; 757-595-1900;www.thevlm.org

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6 - Fabulous Forgeries 2012, the very popular annual exhibition and sale Feb 4 of works by artists who re-create paintings after the Great Masters, or carry them

a step further, or use a bit of humor in the re-creations and giving homage to theGreat Masters. A surprise visit from one of the great masters himself, who willpresent the PEOPLES CHOICE AWARDS. Special Catherine Toscano KastenbaumMemorial Award of $500.Opening reception, Jan 6,6:30-8:30 pm. Refreshments,parking, free and open to public; The Artists Gallery,608 Norfolk Avenue, VirginiaBeach, 757-425-6671;www.theartistsgallery.org

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13 Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, The Ferguson Center for theArts, 1 University Place, Newport News; 8 pm; $69, $59, $49, $39;757-594-8752; www.fergusoncenter.org

14 Star Party/Laser Light Night, VirginiaLiving Museum, Newport News; Free observingat sunset; Planetarium program 7:30 pm; Laserlight shows: family fun 8:30 pm, hard rock 10 pm, Pink Floyd 11:30 pm; $6 per show; 757-595-1900; www.thevlm.org

19 Larry King, The Ferguson Center for theArts, 1 University Place, Newport News;7:30 pm; $72, $62, $57, $42; 757-594-8752; www.fergusoncenter.org

21 Damn Yankees, The Ferguson Center forthe Arts, 1 University Place, Newport News;8 pm, $62, $52, $47, $37; 757-594-8752;www.fergusoncenter.org

22 Damn Yankees, The Ferguson Center forthe Arts, 1 University Place, Newport News;

3 pm, $62, $52, $47,$37; 757-594-8752;www.fergusoncenter.org

27 King & I(Presented by LyricOpera), The Ferguson Centerfor the Arts, 1 University Place,Newport News; 8 pm; Call for ticket info757-446-6666; www.lyricoperavirginia.org

29 King & I (Presented by Lyric Opera), The Ferguson Center for the Arts, 1 University Place, Newport News; 2:30 pm; Call for ticket info 757-446-6666; www.lyricoperavirginia.org

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2011-12AugustBig Bands on the Bay, Ocean View, 800-368-3097

TGIF Summer Concert Series, Bennett’s Creek Park off of Shoulders Hill Rd., Suffolk, 514-7267

Fridays at The Fountain Concert Series, Newport News, 873-2020

Downtown Hampton Saturday Summer Street Festival, Hampton, 727-1641

84th Hampton Cup Regatta, Hampton, 329-4502

East Coast Surfing Championships, Virginia Beach, 800-822-3224

SeptemberVerizon Wireless American Music Festival, Virginia Beach, 491-7866

Hampton Bay Days, Hampton, 727-1641

Blues at the Beach, Virginia Beach, 491-7866

A Taste of Suffolk: A Downtown Street Festival, Suffolk, 514-4130

Festa Italiana, Virginia Beach, 491-7866

State Fair of Virginia, Richmond, 804-994-2800

The Neptune Festival, Virginia Beach, 498-0215

OctoberYorktown Wine Festival, Riverwalk Landing, Yorktown, 877-2933

37th Annual Fall Festival of Folklife, Newport News, 926-1400

Reenactment of the York Town, Virginia Tea Party of 1774, Riverwalk Landing, Yorktown, 898-1936

33rd Annual Suffolk Peanut Fest, Suffolk, 539-6751

Yorktown Market Days and Fall Festival Celebration, Riverwalk Landing, Yorktown, 890-3500

Craft Beer Festival, Virginia Beach, 491-7866

Hope House Foundation’s Stockley Gardens Fall Arts Festival, Ghent section of Norfolk, 625-6161

23rd Annual Town Point Virginia Wine Festival, Norfolk, 441-2345

November100 Miles of Lights, Hampton Roads, 888-493-7386, ext. 100

Celebration in Lights, Newport News, 926-1400

Chesapeake Heritage Arts Festival, Chesapeake, 382-6411

Grand Illumination & Parade, Portsmouth, 623-1757

Holiday Lights at the Beach, Virginia Beach, 800-822-3224

Indian River Christmas Craft Show, Chesapeake, 382-6411

Oyster Point Oyster Roast, Newport News, 926-1400

Oyster Festival, Urbanna, 804-758-0368

Veteran’s Day Ceremony, Newport News, 247-8523

Veteran’s Day Parade, Virginia Beach, 468-2357

Winter Wonderland in Olde Towne, Portsmouth, 393-8543

December Celebration in Lights, Newport News, 926-1400

Christmas Parade, Williamsburg, 800-363-6511

Grand Illumination, Williamsburg, 800-HISTORY

Grand Illumination Parade, Norfolk, 623-1757

Hampton Holly Days Parade, Hampton, 727-8311

Holiday Parade & Grand Illumination, Suffolk, 923-2360

Hometown Holiday Parade, Virginia Beach, 800-822-3224

Hollydazzle, Newport News, 926-1400

22nd Annual Lighted Boat Parade, Hampton, 727-8311

Olde Towne Holiday Music Festival, Portsmouth, 393-5111

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