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Chesapeake
Feb 6 - Honoring Black History Month at River Crest Community Center The National Sorority, Phi Delta Kappa, Delta Gamma Chapter, with River Crest Community Center, will co-sponsor a fascinating afternoon of entertainment. FREE for all ages! This year's event features exciting performances, displays and light refreshments. Opens 1:00 PM River Crest Community Center (757) 436-3100 1001 River Walk Pkwy Chesapeake, VA 23320
Hampton
Feb 13 - Black History Month Celebration at the Virginia Air & Space Center Join us as we celebrate the achievements of African-Americans in aviation, space and technology. Included in regular exhibit admission. 11:00 AM-3:00 PM Admission Fee: $7 - $9 Virginia Air & Space Center 600 Settlers Landing Road Hampton,VA 23669
Feb 27 - Mad River Theatre Works in Everybody's Hero: The Jackie Robinson Story This new play by Mad River Theatre Works (who brought us the Rosa Parks story last season) depict the events that shaped Jackie Robinson's character, his struggle to gain acceptance and the tremendous obstacles he overcame to change the face of our nation and our national pastime. 11:00am and 2:00pm The American Theatre 125 E Mellen St Hampton, VA 23663
Feb 25-28 - Mid Atlantic Quilt Festival Explore an American art form that has developed and grown with the nation. In its 21st year, the Mid-Atlantic Quilt Festival is a compilation of quilting, fiber arts, and wearable arts - now all under one roof. It's the perfect place for quilt enthusiasts and textile artists to meet, shop, learn and explore their art. Hampton Roads Convention Center: (757) 315-1611 Phone: (866) 829-6355
Feb 6 - 13th Annual Black History Program Celebration Breakfast Celebrate the start of Black History Month with members of the Aberdeen Gardens Historic and Civic Association at the 13th annual Black History Program Celebration Breakfast. The event takes place 8:30 a.m. -11:00 a.m. at the Queen Street North building, located at 98 N. Armistead Avenue in Hampton, Virginia. This year's theme is entitled "Sharing Quadricentennial Moments of Aberdeen." The breakfast will include speakers David Barr III, an actor and playwright from Chicago, Illinois, and Eric Taylor, a gospel violinist from Newport News, Virginia. Barr is a Resident Playwright at Chicago Dramatists and a member of the Black Ensemble Theatre's EBlack Playwright's Initiative. He was named a 2000 recipient of the Donahue-Tremaine Award for excellence in playwriting and in 2005 he received the Joseph Jefferson Citation for "Best New Work." Taylor is an up-and-coming musician with local ties. Other breakfast highlights include the presentation of a "Historical Recognition Award" to Bernard West and a "Special Recognition Award" to Horace Goins. Being granted "Elder Status" is Pearl Bellamy and Shirley Morgan. Admission to the breakfast is $25.00 per person ($15.00 for 12 and under). For further ticket information, contact Mrs. Clarice Hughes at 757-826-4633. 13th annual Black Celebration Breakfast February 6, 2010 Queen Street North Building 98 N. Armistead Avenue Hampton, VA 23669 8:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Built for and by African Americans in 1935 as part of Franklin D. Roosevelt's New Deal Settlement, Aberdeen Gardens has become one of the most well known and respected neighborhoods in the country. The neighborhood is on the National Register of Historic Places/Virginia Landmarks Register, and is twice the recipient of the National Neighborhood of the Year by Neighborhoods, USA (2002 & 2005). 8:30 a.m. - 11 a.m. $25.00 per person ($15.00 for 12 and under) 98 N. Armistead Avenue , Hampton, VA 23669 757-826-4633
Feb 2-24 - Hampton University Black History Month Events
Hampton University is having several events on campus to commemorate Black History Month throughout February. The month's theme is "The Hampton Renaissance." All events are free and open to the public. For more information contact the HU Office of Student Activities at (757) 727-5691. Feb. 2 Opening Ceremony 7 p.m. Ogden Hall
Feb. 4 "State of the Black Man: The Blueprint" -- Discussion will include how African-American men can contribute to society. 7 p.m. Student Center Ballroom
Feb. 6 "Today's Trailblazers of Tidewater: African Americans of Achievement." A panel of 10 professionals, including mayors, musicians and physicians will speak about the pathways to success in their careers. 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Hampton University Museum
Feb. 15 Lady Sings the Blues Coffeehouse -- Singers from the campus and the community honor and portray famous African-American singers throughout history. 7 p.m. Student Center Ballroom
Feb. 17 "Back to Black" Fashion Show 7 p.m. Student Center Ballroom
Feb. 19 Music of African American Composers Concert 8 p.m. Ogden Hall
Feb. 23 Black Heritage Extravaganza -- A theatrical production that celebrates the history and culture of Africans and African Americans. The production includes songs, poetry, speeches, music and dances. The event includes student, faculty and community performers. 7 p.m. Ogden Hall For more information contact Leha Byrd @ 757.727.5255 or email leha.byrd@hamptonu.edu
Newport News
Feb 6 - A Salute to Tuskegee Airmen Members of the Tuskegee Airmen will be available to discuss artifacts on display from noon to 1:00pm. From 1:00pm to 3pm there will also be a viewing of the movie The Tuskegee Airmen. After the movie, guest speakers will relate their experiances while serving in World War II, Korea and Vietnam. $6/Adults; $5/Active Duty Military, Seniors; $4/ Children 7 and up; Free/ Children 6 and under. Virginia War Museum 9285 Warwick Boulevard Newport News, VA 23607
Feb 13, 20, 27 - African-American Film Festival The Virginia War Museum will host a film festival during the month of February featuring films with African-American themes. All movies are free with each day's paid admission. 1:00 PM-3:00 PM each day. Admission Fee: $6.00 Feb. 13: Men of Bronze. The definitive story of African-American soldiers of the 369th Infantry Regiment from New York, who served with the French army in World War I. Feb. 20: Glory. Starring Denzel Washington, Morgan Freeman, and Matthew Broderick, this 1989 movie chronicles the all-black 54th Regiment of the Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry. Feb. 27: Liberators: Fighting on Two Fronts in World War II The unknown story of African-American battalions in World War II. This outstanding documentary is narrated by Denzel Washington and Louis Gossett, Jr. Virginia War Museum (757) 247-8523, (757) 928-6738 9285 Warwick Boulevard Newport News, VA 23607
Feb 3-24 - Follow the Drinking Gourd at the Virginia Living Museum Celebrate Black History Month with this timeless classic program about how slaves in the southern United States used a song and the stars to find their way to freedom. This poignant and inspiring tale of one family's desperate flight to freedom is based on the children's book written and illustrated by Jeanette Winter. The planetarium production incorporates Winter's original artwork and music by Lovey Williams into a timeless experience that can be enjoyed by all ages. It reminds us once again of how far we have come and the value of being able to guide one's own destiny. Admission Fee: $4+ museum adm. Virginia Living Museum (757) 595-1900 524 J. Clyde Morris Boulevard Newport News, VA 23601
Feb 6 - Honoring Black History Month at River Crest Community Center The National Sorority, Phi Delta Kappa, Delta Gamma Chapter, with River Crest Community Center, will co-sponsor a fascinating afternoon of entertainment. FREE for all ages! This year's event features exciting performances, displays and light refreshments. Opens 1:00 PM River Crest Community Center (757) 436-3100 1001 River Walk Pkwy Chesapeake, VA 23320
Hampton
Feb 13 - Black History Month Celebration at the Virginia Air & Space Center Join us as we celebrate the achievements of African-Americans in aviation, space and technology. Included in regular exhibit admission. 11:00 AM-3:00 PM Admission Fee: $7 - $9 Virginia Air & Space Center 600 Settlers Landing Road Hampton,VA 23669
Feb 27 - Mad River Theatre Works in Everybody's Hero: The Jackie Robinson Story This new play by Mad River Theatre Works (who brought us the Rosa Parks story last season) depict the events that shaped Jackie Robinson's character, his struggle to gain acceptance and the tremendous obstacles he overcame to change the face of our nation and our national pastime. 11:00am and 2:00pm The American Theatre 125 E Mellen St Hampton, VA 23663
Feb 25-28 - Mid Atlantic Quilt Festival Explore an American art form that has developed and grown with the nation. In its 21st year, the Mid-Atlantic Quilt Festival is a compilation of quilting, fiber arts, and wearable arts - now all under one roof. It's the perfect place for quilt enthusiasts and textile artists to meet, shop, learn and explore their art. Hampton Roads Convention Center: (757) 315-1611 Phone: (866) 829-6355
Feb 6 - 13th Annual Black History Program Celebration Breakfast Celebrate the start of Black History Month with members of the Aberdeen Gardens Historic and Civic Association at the 13th annual Black History Program Celebration Breakfast. The event takes place 8:30 a.m. -11:00 a.m. at the Queen Street North building, located at 98 N. Armistead Avenue in Hampton, Virginia. This year's theme is entitled "Sharing Quadricentennial Moments of Aberdeen." The breakfast will include speakers David Barr III, an actor and playwright from Chicago, Illinois, and Eric Taylor, a gospel violinist from Newport News, Virginia. Barr is a Resident Playwright at Chicago Dramatists and a member of the Black Ensemble Theatre's EBlack Playwright's Initiative. He was named a 2000 recipient of the Donahue-Tremaine Award for excellence in playwriting and in 2005 he received the Joseph Jefferson Citation for "Best New Work." Taylor is an up-and-coming musician with local ties. Other breakfast highlights include the presentation of a "Historical Recognition Award" to Bernard West and a "Special Recognition Award" to Horace Goins. Being granted "Elder Status" is Pearl Bellamy and Shirley Morgan. Admission to the breakfast is $25.00 per person ($15.00 for 12 and under). For further ticket information, contact Mrs. Clarice Hughes at 757-826-4633. 13th annual Black Celebration Breakfast February 6, 2010 Queen Street North Building 98 N. Armistead Avenue Hampton, VA 23669 8:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Built for and by African Americans in 1935 as part of Franklin D. Roosevelt's New Deal Settlement, Aberdeen Gardens has become one of the most well known and respected neighborhoods in the country. The neighborhood is on the National Register of Historic Places/Virginia Landmarks Register, and is twice the recipient of the National Neighborhood of the Year by Neighborhoods, USA (2002 & 2005). 8:30 a.m. - 11 a.m. $25.00 per person ($15.00 for 12 and under) 98 N. Armistead Avenue , Hampton, VA 23669 757-826-4633
Feb 2-24 - Hampton University Black History Month Events
Hampton University is having several events on campus to commemorate Black History Month throughout February. The month's theme is "The Hampton Renaissance." All events are free and open to the public. For more information contact the HU Office of Student Activities at (757) 727-5691. Feb. 2 Opening Ceremony 7 p.m. Ogden Hall
Feb. 4 "State of the Black Man: The Blueprint" -- Discussion will include how African-American men can contribute to society. 7 p.m. Student Center Ballroom
Feb. 6 "Today's Trailblazers of Tidewater: African Americans of Achievement." A panel of 10 professionals, including mayors, musicians and physicians will speak about the pathways to success in their careers. 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Hampton University Museum
Feb. 15 Lady Sings the Blues Coffeehouse -- Singers from the campus and the community honor and portray famous African-American singers throughout history. 7 p.m. Student Center Ballroom
Feb. 17 "Back to Black" Fashion Show 7 p.m. Student Center Ballroom
Feb. 19 Music of African American Composers Concert 8 p.m. Ogden Hall
Feb. 23 Black Heritage Extravaganza -- A theatrical production that celebrates the history and culture of Africans and African Americans. The production includes songs, poetry, speeches, music and dances. The event includes student, faculty and community performers. 7 p.m. Ogden Hall For more information contact Leha Byrd @ 757.727.5255 or email leha.byrd@hamptonu.edu
Newport News
Feb 6 - A Salute to Tuskegee Airmen Members of the Tuskegee Airmen will be available to discuss artifacts on display from noon to 1:00pm. From 1:00pm to 3pm there will also be a viewing of the movie The Tuskegee Airmen. After the movie, guest speakers will relate their experiances while serving in World War II, Korea and Vietnam. $6/Adults; $5/Active Duty Military, Seniors; $4/ Children 7 and up; Free/ Children 6 and under. Virginia War Museum 9285 Warwick Boulevard Newport News, VA 23607
Feb 13, 20, 27 - African-American Film Festival The Virginia War Museum will host a film festival during the month of February featuring films with African-American themes. All movies are free with each day's paid admission. 1:00 PM-3:00 PM each day. Admission Fee: $6.00 Feb. 13: Men of Bronze. The definitive story of African-American soldiers of the 369th Infantry Regiment from New York, who served with the French army in World War I. Feb. 20: Glory. Starring Denzel Washington, Morgan Freeman, and Matthew Broderick, this 1989 movie chronicles the all-black 54th Regiment of the Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry. Feb. 27: Liberators: Fighting on Two Fronts in World War II The unknown story of African-American battalions in World War II. This outstanding documentary is narrated by Denzel Washington and Louis Gossett, Jr. Virginia War Museum (757) 247-8523, (757) 928-6738 9285 Warwick Boulevard Newport News, VA 23607
Feb 3-24 - Follow the Drinking Gourd at the Virginia Living Museum Celebrate Black History Month with this timeless classic program about how slaves in the southern United States used a song and the stars to find their way to freedom. This poignant and inspiring tale of one family's desperate flight to freedom is based on the children's book written and illustrated by Jeanette Winter. The planetarium production incorporates Winter's original artwork and music by Lovey Williams into a timeless experience that can be enjoyed by all ages. It reminds us once again of how far we have come and the value of being able to guide one's own destiny. Admission Fee: $4+ museum adm. Virginia Living Museum (757) 595-1900 524 J. Clyde Morris Boulevard Newport News, VA 23601
