March Events

Making a Mark

- March 25: An exhibit of art created by children touched by cancer. Sponsored by the Texas Children’s Cancer Center at Houston, the annual collection of art created by children from around the world is part of a very intensive art therapy program at the hospital.

Children who have cancer, or have siblings with cancer, are invited to make and submit a piece of art to Houston. After a judging, the art is hung in the Texas Children’s Hospital and then sent on the road for viewing at other museums and hospitals around the country.

Presented by the Children's Museum of Virginia, 420 High St. 757-393-5258.
More information available at the Children's Museum website.

From Manila to Peking:
Asian Treasures from the MacArthur Collection

Samurai armor, antique ivory figures, wood sculptures, cloisonné, porcelain, lacquered chests, and elegantly painted scrolls are some of the outstanding treasures on view at the Courthouse Galleries through May. The exhibit, pulled from the MacArthur Memorial’s collection of over 2,000 rarely shown artworks, were gifts to General Douglas and Mrs. MacArthur in appreciation for their contributions to Asian nations in the postwar-era. The gifts came from the Emperor and Empress of Japan; the first president of the Republic of Korea, former Philippine Ambassador Carlos Romulo and China’s Madame Chiang Kai-Shek, among others. The exhibit in the main gallery is open through May 31.

Presented by the Courthouse Galleries, Corner of High and Court St., Portsmouth
757-393-8543 | www.courthousegalleries.com

First Friday in Olde Towne · 5 - 8 p.m.
12 Historic Squares of High Street

First Friday is a stage for local merchants & restaurants in Portsmouth's Historic Olde Towne and one of the city's most popular evening escapes. Held the first Friday of each month, Olde Towne Portsmouth's thriving arts & antiques community opens it's doors along the 12 historic squares of High Street located between Effingham Street and the riverfront where crowds of casual browsers as well as serious buyers come to each festive event to visit our fine art galleries, quality antique shops and unique specialty stores, some host receptions and art exhibition openings.

First Friday is held each month, rain or shine, year round. There is no admission fee for First Friday - participating galleries are open to the public.

Sponsored by the Olde Towne Business Association | 757-397-7173

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IRONCLADS!

Join us as we commemorate the Battle of Hampton Roads in March 1862 between the USS Monitor and CSS Virginia. Come learn about the construction of ironclads during the Civil War, and serve as Naval Constructor as you build your own model of the USS Monitor and/or CSS Virginia.

· 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
· FREE ADMISSION

Presented by the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Museum, corner of High and Water Streets | 757-393-8591 www.portsnavalmuseums.com

Olde Towne Antiques to Flea Market | 10 am - 2 p.m.

The Olde Towne Antiques to Flea Market is conveniently located in the Middle Street Garage at the corner of Middle & London streets and is held year round, rain or shine on the first Saturday of each month. Gates open at 10 a.m. and close at 2 p.m. Always Free Admission & Free Parking! Call 757-405-3500 for additional information.

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First Sunday Afternoon | 1-5 p.m.

A family day of fun that includes make-n-take art activities and artist demonstrations by local artists. Make-n-Take art will be made available by multi-media artist Lynne Sward. Ronnie Baum will demonstrate the art of Bonsai tree growing. Yasuko Zucker will demonstrate the art of Ikebana, the Japanese art of flower arranging and Norene Spencer and Shaw Me Shen will demonstrate the technique of Sumi-e brush painting. FREE ADMISSION

Presented by the Courthouse Galleries, Corner of High and Court St., Portsmouth
757-393-8543 | www.courthousegalleries.com

Portsmouth Service League's "St. Puppies' Day"

Featuring local rock & blues band More Cowbell (featuring the Portsmouth Partnership’s own Don Comer on electric guitar)!

4 to 8 PM, Roger Brown's Restaurant & Sports Bar

This event will benefit the Portsmouth Humane Society. Off-street parking is available in the Middle Street Parking Garage or the TowneBank parking lot. Call to reserve a table or just walk in!

EKPHRASIS: Art in Writing

Old Dominion University Creative Writing Students, lead by Instructor Luisa Igloria, will read poems, stories, and essays in response to artworks on display at Courthouse Galleries. Featured exhibits include: The Annual Tidewater Art Alliance Portfolio Exhibition, From Manila to Peking: Asian Artifacts from the McArthur Collection, and EXPOSITIONS IN GLASS: 2009 Outdoor Sculpture.

Time: 3:00 PM
Admission: $3 for adults and $1 for those under 18

Presented by the Courthouse Galleries, Corner of High and Court St., Portsmouth
757-393-8543 | www.courthousegalleries.com

Portsmouth Community Concerts and Willett Hall Present
Robin & Linda Williams

Favorites of fans and promoters alike, they have crisscrossed the continent (and beyond) for more than three decades, performing the tunes they love, a hearty blend of bluegrass, folk, old-time and acoustic country. From The Grand Ole Opry to Austin City Limits, Music City Tonight to Mountain Stage, clubs, festivals, and countless other venues, the Williams' have entertained America.

Willett Box Office: www.willetthall.com | 757-393-5144
Ticketmaster: www.ticketmaster.com/venue/8280

Police Department Annual Awards Ceremony

Recognizing the men and women of our department as
well as those from other agencies and citizens for their hard work
and dedication.

6:00 p.m. St. Mark’s Missionary Baptist Church on Frederick Blvd.
There will be a reception following the ceremony in the Edmonds Center.

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