November Events
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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
7Olde 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.
7Portsmouth’s First People
Celebrating Local Native American History & Culture
Discover what life along the river was like for the first citizens of Portsmouth, the Chesapeake Indians. At the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Museum, see real artifacts and learn about the daily use of tools of the Chesapeakes as you try your hand using their tools. In the museum’s Discovery Cove, make your own pinch pots and turtle shell cups. At the Lightship PORTSMOUTH learn the skill of boat building and make your own model canoe. Throughout the day learn and play Native American games!
Presented by the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Museum, corner of High and Water Streets | 757-393-8591 www.portsnavalmuseums.com
7Olde Towne Portsmouth Farmer's Market
9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Located in the first block of Middle Street, between High and Queen Streets, adjacent to the Virginia Sports Hall of Fame and Museum. Items for sale will include fresh seasonal produce, flowers, plants, canned goods, jams, breads, honey and more.
To become a vendor (there are no fees or costs to participate) please contact Andrea Graham at 757-537-9482 or 757-397-2616 or via email at agrahamm11@cox.net.
8First Sunday Breakfast, Brunch, or Lunch
Participating Restaurants: A Taste of Culture, Brutti's, The Coffee Shoppe, The Deck, Flagship, Foggy Point Bar & Grill, Gosport Tavern, Logan Raye's Key West Grille, Longboards, Olde Towne Bakery & Cafe, Paddy O'Brian's, Starbucks, Starboards, Stove
Diabetes Mellitus: Prevention And Management With Diet.
Portsmouth Public Library in Churchland at 1:00 p.m. - In language both passionate and accessible, Dr. Su uses his own life as an example of what not to do—as well as showing us how to recover from a life of doing just that. He has a clear desire to see a healthier and happier tomorrow for all of us, and has spent years devoted to his quest to find the truth about carbohydrates so that the rest of us don’t have to.
Free and open to the public - Presented by Robert K. Su, M.D. Author, Carbohydrates Can Kill | www.carbohydratescankill.com
Anny Bloch to discuss "Alsace and Palatinate in America."
4 p.m. Part of the 2009-2010 Lecture Series presented by the Jewish Museum & Cultural Center, 607 Effingham St., Portsmouth
757-397-8457 | www.jewishmuseumportsmouth.org
"Molly's Pilgrim"
Children’s movie and workshop at the Jewish Museum
2 to 4 p.m. In anticipation of the Thanksgiving holiday, the Academy Award-winning movie “Molly’s Pilgrim” – followed by a “make-and-take” activity for children.
After the film, participating families will discuss their own roots, such as how they came to America and how they are similar to Pilgrims. Each family will then receive a “Build-A-Pilgrim” kit containing a bear, fabric squares, buttons, beads and ribbons. Family members will be asked to dress their bear in clothes similar to those worn by their ancestors when they came to the United States.
Presented by the Jewish Museum & Cultural Center, 607 Effingham St.
Admission is $3 per family - Reservations required
757-397-8457 | www.jewishmuseumportsmouth.org
Re-enactor portrays son of Jewish immigrants at the Jewish Museum & Cultural Center
2 to 4 p.m. Paul Johnson, a local re-enactor, will portray a character he calls "Ruben Leffik," the son of Lithuanian immigrants who settled in Portsmouth at the turn of the 20th century. Though the story of Ruben's life is fictional, Johnson weaves in historically accurate facts about Portsmouth's thriving Jewish commercial community during the early 1900s.
Presented by the Jewish Museum & Cultural Center, 607 Effingham St.
Third Sunday of each month
Admission is $3 for adults and $1 for children.
757-397-8457 | www.jewishmuseumportsmouth.org
14th Annual Arts & Antiques Open House
Enjoy holiday-themed window painting by Portsmouth student artists; glean a bit of history with Colonel Crawford as he leads tours of the 12 historic squares of High Street; stroll to music and festivities; and explore many of the antique shops, art galleries and specialty stores. Yuletide displays, music and refreshments, and of course, holiday gift and decorating ideas will abound.
Sponsored by the Olde Towne Business Association | 757-405-3500
Memoirs of a Snow Queen Book Signing
5 - 9 p.m. A 20 Year Miller & Rhodes Tradition comes to Olde Towne Portsmouth
Presented by the Courthouse Galleries Gift Shop, High & Court streets.
757-393-8543 | www.courthousegalleries.com
Winter Wonderland: The Coleman Collection
Sneak Preview 5 - 9 p.m. Visit with some of your favorite animated figures from Coleman's celebrated Winter Wonderland Collection.
Presented by the Courthouse Galleries, High & Court streets.
757-393-8543 | www.courthousegalleries.com
Olde Towne Farmer's Market
9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Located in the first block of Middle Street, between High and Queen Streets, adjacent to the Virginia Sports Hall of Fame and Museum.
25th Annual Grand Illumination Parade (Downtown Norfolk)
7 p.m. Celebrate the Season with our parade. It all kicks off with the spectacular illumination of the Downtown Norfolk and Olde Towne Portsmouth skylines. The City of Portsmouth is a major sponsor and will have a float in the parade.
Sunset Serenades at Hoffler Creek
3:30 - 5:30 p.m. Join us for a concert of beautiful music by Native American flautist Joe Higgs. Enjoy great company and fine food and wine in the great outdoors and help support HCWF in its mission of conservation and education.
Member Tickets: $25/single, $40/couple.
Non-Member Tickers: $35/single, $60/couple.
Tickets must be purchased for each evening in advance. Space is limited. To reserve your tickets, contact HCWF at hofflercreek@hofflercreek.org or 757.686.8684. Attendees must be at least 21 years old. This event is sponsored by TowneBank and Hoffler Creek Wildlife Foundation.
Visit the Hoffler Creek website | 757-686-8684
Winter Wonderland: The Coleman Collection
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Now in its fifth year at the Courthouse Galleries, Winter Wonderland has settled into its new surroundings. Begin your holiday and New Year countdown with Holidays Around the World, which celebrates diverse cultures and traditions from many nations. Watch for the Snow Babies frolicking nearby in the courtyard.
Each year, newly renovated figures add to the enchantment of visitors and remind young and old of holidays past. Scenes from a Victorian era offer a Chalet with animated carolers, strollers and skaters. Fanciful elves prepare their treats at Santa’s Bakery and Candy Shop, while more of his crew ready by constructing toys and wrapping gifts for distribution.
View other holiday favorites such as Sleeping Santa, representative of one of the first figures that launched the Coleman collection during the 1960s. On special weekends, the inaugural Singing Santa returns to rejoice audiences with seasonal songs.
• Tuesday-Thursday 9:00 a.m.- 8:00 p.m.
• Friday-Saturday 9:00 a.m.- 9:00 p.m.
• Sunday 11:00 a.m.- 8:00 p.m.
• Christmas Eve - New Year's Eve, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
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Closed Monday's and Christmas Day
• Weekend activities include crafts, music and activities.
Fee: Museum Admission $5
A ticket to Winter Wonderland includes admission to Andalo’s Clubhouse.
For more information call 757-393-8543.
Presented by the Courthouse Galleries, High & Court streets.
757-393-8543 | www.courthousegalleries.com
Nativity Scene at the Monumental Methodist Church
10 a.m.–8 p.m. (Friday and Saturday) Noon–5 p.m.
(757) 397-5293 or 484-8674 | Monumental Methodist Church website
