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Exciting rewarding membership benefits:

Chrysler Museum of Art
245 W. Olney Rd., Norfolk
www.chrysler.org

Cecil Beaton (British, 1904–1980)
Self Portrait, 1927
Courtesy of National Portrait Gallery, London

For general information, please call (757) 664-6200. For media information, please contact the Public Relations Department at (757) 333-6295 or publicrelations@chrysler.org.

Upcoming Exhibitions:

Cameo Performances: Masterpieces of Cameo Glass from the Chrysler’s Collection - June 29, 2008 - July 1, 2010

Highlighting the skills of master carvers and their sources of inspiration, Cameo Performances explores the history of cameo glass carving beginning with ancient Roman examples, focusing on the popular technique’s resurgence in England during the late 19th century.

Rembrandt's Etchings: The Embrace of Darkness and Light
May 15, 2008-August 17, 2008

Rembrandt achieved unparalleled fame as a printmaker and is hailed today as one of the greatest etchers of all time. Drawn from the collection of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, the exhibition includes more than 130 of the master’s etchings, and traces Rembrandt’s career as a printmaker from the drama and technical razzle-dazzle of his early productions to the quiet mystery and poetry of his final works.

The Old Order and The New: P. H. Emerson and Photography, 1885-1895
July 2–November 9, 2008

In the 1880s, Peter Henry Emerson began photographing landscapes in England, producing beautiful prints and publishing books and portfolios for which he became well known. He described himself as an anthropologist, capturing ways of life that were disappearing due to the impact of new industries and tourism. He composed his images in the camera and made final prints without studio props or faking compositions in the darkroom.

Events:

Wednesday Night Jazz

The Chrysler Museum offers a variety of programs such as film screenings, tours and gallery chats. for further information call 664-6200 or visit online at www.chrystler.org

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Endview Plantation
386 Yorktown Rd., Newport News www.endview.org

Hours Monday-Saturday 10-4; Sunday 1-5
Adults $5, Seniors $4,

Children (ages 7 to 18) $3.
Closed Tuesdays year-round.

Step back into the past at the beautifully appointed Endview Plantation, and see what life looked and felt like over a century ago. Guides bring history to life, and there are special events throughout the year.

2008

June 23-26, July 7-10, July 21-24 Civil War Children’s Camp 9 a.m.- 3 p.m.
For boys and girls ages 8 - 12. Includes camp life, drills, battles and basic soldier’s equipment. $150 per child. Registration and pre-payment required. Click Here for more information.

June 23-26, July 7-10, July 21-24 Miss Sallie’s Academy. 9 a.m.- 3 p.m.
For girls ages 8-12. Includes needlework instruction, etiquette, games, dancing. $150 per child. Registration and pre-payment required.

Click Here for more information

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Lee Hall Mansion
163 Yorktown Rd., Newport News
www.leehall.org

Hours Monday-Saturday 10-4; Sunday 1-5
Adults $6, Seniors $5, Children $4, 7-18.
Some events have extra fees. Reservations may be needed.

The historic home of the Lees, Lee Hall is now a carefully restored vision of our antebellum past. Furnished with an eye to authentic detail, Lee Hall's combination of history and location has made it a popular spot for historic re-enactors and other history buffs. Guided tours take place year round, with special events that focus on specific aspects of life in Old Virginia. Reservations are required for some events. For more information on any events, call
(757) 888-3371 or visit www.leehall.org.

Dahlgren’s Raid Civil War Van Tour
July 19, 2008 8 A.M. to 4 P.M.
Explore the route of this 1864 Union Cavalry raid with historian Michael Moore and learn about the controversy surrounding the Dahlgren Papers. $45 per person. Reservations required.

An Evening with Edgar Allan Poe
October 4, 2008 7 P.M.
Spend an evening with the master of terror and the macabre. The great writer talks about his life and philosophy of writing in addition to reciting some of his more notable works. $15 per person. Reservations required.

Lee Hall Mansion’s Special Christmas Program
December 6, 2008
Tours at 6, 6:45 and 7:30 P.M.
Join us for a unique Christmas presentation. Costumed interpreters portray Christmas scenes from the Revolutionary War through World War II.

For more information, call (757) 247-2360 or 247-2380 or visit www.newsomehouse.org

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The Mariners’ Museum
100 Museum Drive, Newport News

www.mariner.org

See boats, paintings, miniatures, and other fascinating objects from our maritime past, and find out how vital water travel and transport has been to the history of the area and the world. Permanent exhibits, paintings, and special presentations, such as the recent "Captive Passage" bring the nautical days back to life at The Mariners' Museum. Models and miniatures, including the celebrated work of August F. Crabtree, complete the picture.

Reflections of the Sea: Paintings from The Mariners' Museum Collection
One of the most historic and mystical realms of the Earth is the sea. For centuries artists have captured brief moments of her beauty, wrath, and
refuge. The Mariners' new temporary exhibition displays some of the most noted maritime paintings from the Museum's collection, including the works of renowned artists like Fitz Hugh Lane, Antonio Jacobsen, James Buttersworth, and ship portraitists, John and James Bard. Take a visual journey through time and enjoy the artistry of these masters of marine painting.

International Small Craft Center
This year, The Mariners’ Museum opened its new International Small Craft Center with the most remarkable watercraft from around the world, displayed in a new and refreshing manner. Small craft have perhaps the broadest, most natural appeal because of their links to everyday life and to extraordinary events. Native American birchbark and dugout canoes; sampans; a gondola; kayaks and umiaks of Eskimos from Alaska to Greenland; and original Chris-Craft boats are just some of the craft on display.

Every Week at The Mariners' Museum

Every weekend, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Gallery Interpreters Bring Exhibits to Life
Every weekend visitors of all ages enjoy interaction, demonstrations and conversations with historic maritime figures in Museum galleries.

Daily 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.
Docent Guided Tours
Join The Mariners' docents for a free guided tour of Museum galleries. Enjoy stories, ask questions and learn the extensive history of the Museum's many exhibits.

Tuesdays, 2:30 p.m.
Maritime Moments
Join Museum staff for an half-hour program giving you a closer look at
the Museum's collections.

Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Historic Boatbuilding Shop
From laying the keel to wiring the cabin, see a skill that is almost long forgotten. Visit The Mariners' Boat Building Shed and watch local craftsmen build Chesapeake Bay deadrises and other unique vessels by hand.

Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday 12-5 p.m.
Ship Model Builders
See and visit with local award-winning ship model builders and watch them build scaled miniature ships. Find out how they got started, why they choose certain models to build and where to learn about ship model building.

Tuesday through Saturday, 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Café at The Mariners' Museum
The Café features a variety of fare from soups and salads to sandwiches and deserts. Members receive a 10% discount by presenting their membership card.

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Virginia Air & Space Center
600 Settlers Landing Rd, Hampton
www.vasc.org

Featuring an outstanding permanent collection of classic and historic air and space craft, the Virginia Air & Space Center is open daily. Along with the permanent and temporary aeronautical exhibits, the Center also has displays on Hampton history and archaeology.

Winter Season
(September 3, 2007 - May 21, 2008)
Monday - Saturday:
10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Sunday
noon. to 5:00 p.m.

Summer Season
(starting May 22, 2008)

Monday - Wednesday
10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Thursday - Sunday:
10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Traveling Exhibits:

Risk! May 24, 2008 – September 1, 2008
Why would you put yourself at risk? For the sheer fun of it, of course! Risk, a news traveling exhibit, gives you a playful and detailed look at risk and risk assessment in a way that could change how you view risk in your own life. Lie on the bed of nails, experiment with the Ball of Danger, and take the Dare quiz.

Click here for more information.

Permanent Exhibits:

Adventures in Flight gallery
The new Adventures in Flight gallery takes visitors on an aviation adventure when they “wing walk” on a Jenny bi-plane, see a replica 1903 Wright Flyer, explore a DC-9 passenger jet, ride in a WWII bomber, become an air traffic controller, sit in the cockpit of an F/A-22 fighter jet, pilot an airplane, and more!

Air & Space Craft
See detailed fact pages highlighting the incredible air and spacecraft on display at the Center.

Wild, Wild Weather
Features the wonders of the earth's weather and atmosphere in a fun, interactive setting.

Ham Radio Exhibit
New communications. View history and cutting edge technology at our
world-class, fully-automatic, digital Amateur Radio satelllite station. Discover
how Ham Radio is exploring the next big steps in digital technology and its
impact on personal communications in the next few years.

Space Gallery
Be an astronaut for a minute, have a close encounter with a meteorite from Mars, Marvel at a three-billion-year-old moon rock, launch a rocket, and pilot a space shuttle!

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Norfolk Botanical Garden
6700 Azalea Garden Road
http://www.nbgs.org/

Norfolk Botanical Garden encompasses 155 acres, 12 miles of pedestrian paths, over 30 themed gardens, one of the largest collections of azaleas and camellias on the East Coast and is one of the only botanical gardens that offers tours by foot, tram or boat. World of Wonders, A Children’s Adventure Garden, is now under construction and will open in early fall 2006. In June 2005, the original acreage planted by WPA workers was designated a Virginia Historic Landmark, and nominated for consideration as a National Historic Landmark.

Norfolk Botanical Garden also provides an educational experience while entertaining visitors of all ages. More than twenty thousand children and adults are reached every year at the Garden by programs, classes and lectures. Volunteers provide more than thirty thousand hours each year working in all aspects of the Gardens operations. From its humble beginnings as a WPA project to its status as a nationally-recognized garden that attracts visitors from around the world, Norfolk Botanical Garden has experienced amazing growth that will only continue on in the future.

Garden Hours:
Fall and Winter Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily
Spring & Summer Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. daily
Baker Hall Visitor Center: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily
* Norfolk Botanical Garden is open year round, but is closed on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day.

World of Wonders - A Children's Adventure Garden - 9:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.

Garden Admission:
Adults                                                             $6
Seniors, military, students and teens 13-18     $5
Kids 4-12                                                          $4
Children under 3 admitted free with a paying adult

Garden Tours:
Tram Tour Free with Garden admission
Boat Tour $4.00/Adult $3.00/Kids 4-12 years old
Children 3 and under free with paying adult

Trams run all year weather permitting
Boats run April through October, weather permitting
School and group tour rates are available, call (757) 441-5830, Ext. 312 for more information.

For general information call 757-441-5830 or log onto www.norfolkbotanicalgarden.org.

2008

July

3 - Tai-Chi Beginning (12 wk class)
3 - Tai-Chi Open Session (12 wk class)
8 - Bits and Pieces – Mosaic Stepping Stones (2 day class)
10 - Beginning Clay Design – Create an Ikebana Vase (3 day class)
16 - Cutting Edge – Summer Salads
17 - Kayaking Sunset Paddle
18 - Basic Digital Weekend Workshop (3 day class)
23 - Sumi-e Oriental Brush Painting (5 wk class)
31 - Ikebana Floral Design

August

2 - Curator’s Corner: Tree Myths
4 - Saving Summer Annuals
5 - Color for all Seasons: Surviving the Summer – Drought Tolerant Plants
6 - Hot House Hatha Yoga (5 wk class)
6 - Spice up your summer with salsa (5 wk class)
7 - Backyard Bouquets
10 - Garden Showcase – Brian’s Botanical Bits
12 - Stone Troughs (2 day class)
16 - Lunar Eclipse Moth Walk
21 - Kayaking Sunset Paddle

September

5 - Bat Watch
6 - Curator’s Corner: Mushrooms of the Enchanted Forest
6 - Beginning Bonsai Workshop
8 - Seeds of Summer
8 - Floral Design Certificate Program
11 - Color for all Season: Fabulous Blooms for Winter and Spring
11 - Introduction to Landscape Design (5 wk class)
13 - Macro Photography Weekend Workshop (3 day class)
15 - Sculpture Workshop (5 day class)
16 - Full Moon Walk
18 - Kayaking Sunset Paddle
23 - Leaf Casting (2 day class)
24 - Fabulous Fall Containers
24 - Garden Hatha Yoga (5 wk class)
25 - Free Introductory Tai-Chi
27 - Owl Prowl

For more events CLICK to visit the website

Stacey L. Klatt
Marketing & Development Manager
Norfolk Botanical Garden
6700 Azalea Garden Road
Norfolk, Virginia 23518
Phone: 757/441-5830 x316
Fax: 757/853-8294
www.norfolkbotanicalgarden.org
stacey.klatt@nbgs.org

The Peninsula Fine Arts Center is located within Mariners' Museum Park. Center hours are 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday & Thursday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday, Friday & Saturday and 1 - 5 p.m. Sunday. Admission is $5/Adult, $3/Children (4-15), $4/Senior Citizens, Military and Students, Free/Children 3 and under.

Exhibits at PFAC

Current Exhibitions:

thru August 31, 2008
Beyond the Image: Abstraction Today

Abstraction, one of the most exciting and yet challenging art forms, is explored in a major exhibition at Pfac. Actually five exhibitions in one, Beyond the Image: Abstraction Today presents the works of 23 artists who display a diversity in the abstract style.

Events at Pfac

Arts Cafe - Thursdays, 5:30 - 8pm - Live entertainment, refreshments

Every second Thursday is Poetry Night at Arts Café. Writers and spoken word artists read their work. Bring your poetry or just come to listen between refreshments and music.

For more information call 757-596-8175.

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Admission price includes Hi-Def movies "The Living Sea" and "Gateway To The World".
Adults - $7.00 * Children (4-12) - $7.00 * AAA/Senior/Military - $7.00 * Children 3 and under are free. * Group rates are available for 15 or more. For more information, please see Group Sales.

Exhibits at Nauticus

Because events are subject to change, please call ahead to confirm. For additional information, call (757) 664-1000. Events are included in Nauticus admission unless otherwise noted.

Memorial Day To Labor Day: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. daily

Rest Of The Year: Closed Mondays, Open Tuesday - Saturday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Sunday, 12 - 5 p.m. daily

1907: The Jamestown Exposition and the launching of the Steel Navy This permanent exhibit, developed and produced by the Hampton Roads Naval Museum in conjunction with Nauticus, will examine the period from 1880, when the Navy began to recover from a post-civil war decline, to 1907, when President Theodore Roosevelt sent the Great White Fleet around the world as an affirmation of American naval strength. A special opening event will accompany this exhibit. Call 664-1000 for details.

Secrets of the Deep Visitors can learn about NOAA’s underwater parks called National Marine Sanctuaries and explore the highly publicized USS Monitor site. Step inside a submersible called The Clelia and take on the role of a pilot or a NOAA scientist. You and your family can control an actual 9-foot long robotic arm to collect samples and artifacts from the seabed, or operate a remote-controlled camera to explore the wreck site. In addition, the exhibit will showcase real artifacts recovered from the wreck of the famous Civil War ironclad.

For more information on events visit the website

Two-for-one admissions apply to the museums, not to special events unless it is specifically mentioned. It is a good idea to check with the museum whether there is a fee for a
particular event or not.