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Newport News Tourism
702 Town Center Drive Newport News, VA 23606
757-926-1400 Toll Free 888-493-7386 Fax 757-926-1441 www.newport-news.org
The 2021 Newport News Visitor Guides are here! Call the Visitor
Center at 757-886-7777 or visit www.newport-news.org/visitors/request-
brochures/ to order your copy.
Newport News Attraction Operating Hours
Endview Plantation Thursday-Saturday 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. 757-887-1862
Lee Hall Mansion Thursday-Saturday 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. 757-888-3371
The Newsome House Museum and Cultural Center 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. 757-247-2360
Virginia Living Museum Daily 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. 757-595-1900
Virginia War Museum Thursday-Saturday 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. 757-247-8523
Call to confirm operating hours prior to visiting.
WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEK
MAY 27 – JUNE 2, 2021
SPECIAL EVENTS AND PERFORMANCES AT NEWPORT NEWS ATTRACTIONS AND
PERFORMING ARTS VENUES
MAY 27TH
DREW GASPARINI’S “NEW VOICES” WITH NOEL CAREY
Ferguson Center for the Arts
May 27; 7:30 p.m.
This is a FREE, online event. Streaming link will be posted here May 27th. Join us for “New
Voices,” a series of virtual concerts featuring music by incredibly exciting, up-and-coming artists
and composers, all curated by Broadway composer Drew Gasparini.
Guest artist Noel Carey is a New York based actor, writer, musician and illustrator. He has been
making songs and videos with Julia since freshman year at Emerson College. He is a proud
member of the BMI Musical Theatre Workshop (Harrington Award), having composed music
for Seven Minutes in Heaven, The Showmen, and others. He is also a member of New York's
sketch comedy group Dinner For One, most recently serving as Music Supervisor for their
award-winning show Life Sucks (iTVFest). His music has been featured regularly at Barrington
Stage Company and 54 Below, where he appeared as Randy Newman alongside Julia's Ruby
Manger. He was last seen onstage tickling the ivories as Marcus in the National Tour of Murder
For Two. Noel is grateful to Brooklyn Sound for fulfilling his dream of being an old man.www.noelcarey.com Drew Gasparini is a thrilling musician equally committed to forging a new sound in the intersection between theatre and pop, to nurturing the next generation of artists, and to throwing one hell of a party. He is an award-winning musical theatre composer and lyricist, a singer/songwriter, a comedian and a teacher. His unique brand of musical theatre concerts have been performed to sold-out houses around the world, including The Kennedy Center and Lincoln Center. 1 Avenue of the Arts, 757-594-8752. Click here for more information. MAY 28TH CIVIL WAR LECTURE: ORIGINS AND MEANINGS OF DECORATION DAY The Mariners’ Museum and Park May 28; 12 p.m. Join us for a virtual lecture with author and historian John V. Quarstein, director emeritus of the USS Monitor Center. Quarstein will give a presentation on the origins of Decoration Day, and how it evolved into a national holiday honoring the men and women who died while serving in the US military. Viewers are welcome to send any comments or questions to John, and he will answer them following his talk. About the lecture: When the Civil War ended, veterans and citizens in both the North and South recognized the need to honor those who perished during that bloody conflict. Memorial Day appears to have begun by 1865 in Southern states such as Georgia, Virginia, and South Carolina. Celebrated on various dates in May and June, ladies would lay flowers upon the graves of the fallen. The Grand Army of the Republic commander, Major General John A. Logan, ordered on May 5, 1868, that Union soldiers’ graves be strewn with flowers every May 30, and the date would be known as “Decoration Day.” These events everywhere became very solemn and honorable. As the United States became involved in other wars, these veterans’ graves also required recognition, which resulted in Memorial Day’s formal establishment in 1971 as a national holiday commemorated the last Monday in May. 100 Museum Drive, 757-596-2222. Click here for more information. MYSTERIES OF THE MESOZOIC FAMILY NIGHT AND CAMP OUT Virginia Living Museum May 28; 6:45 p.m. Family Night Time: 6:45-9:20pm (doors open 6:30pm, program begins at 6:45pm) Cost:Child Member/Non-Member: $25/$30 Ages 6-17; Children 5 and under are not permitted to attend. Adult Member/Non-Member: $15/$20 Unearth evidence about a mysterious dinosaur fossil by becoming a paleontologist. Explore real- life fossils, interpret dinosaur trackways, and even meet a modern day dinosaur relative in this hands-on family fun adventure. We can’t solve the mystery without you! Camp Out For Families Time: May 28th 6pm – May 29th 9am (camping guests admitted to set up tents at 6pm before official program begins at 6:45pm) Cost: Family Night and Camp Out (additional) Tent plot Member/Non-Member: $75/$125 Want to extend your roaring good time? Camp beneath the stars – and next to our Giganotosaurus – on the lawn! Enjoy a light continental breakfast in the morning and an exclusive animal encounter before returning to the Museum with included admission for the first day of the Jurassic Giants exhibit. (Limited spaces available. Must provide all of your own camping gear. Tents cannot have a footprint larger than 8ft x 8ft. Rain or shine.) Includes light continental breakfast, exclusive animal encounter and Museum admission the next day. 524 J. Clyde Morris Boulevard, 757-595-1900. Click here for more information.
BATS Newport News Park May 28; 8 p.m. If you don’t like mosquitoes or insects that "bug" you, then you have to love bats! These fascinating flying mammals (the only mammal that truly flies) can each eat hundreds of insects per night, which makes them a vital part of nature’s balance. There’s so much to learn about our region’s native bat species. You and your family won’t want to miss this fun and informative program.Meet the park naturalist at the Discovery Center. The program is free of charge and no advance registration is required. 13560 Jefferson Avenue, 757-886-7916 . Click here for more information MAY 29TH LIFE AT THE WATER’S EDGE Newport News Park May 29; 10 a.m. & 2 p.m. There are so many amazing living things that thrive at the water’s edge - from frogs and minnows to the tiniest plants and plankton you’ll need a microscope to see. You’re invited to learn about and meet some of these fascinating critters in this family-friendly discovery experience. For collecting critters at the water’s edge, bring shoes that you don't mind getting a little wet. Meet at the park naturalist at the Discovery Center. Free, no registration required 13560 Jefferson Avenue, 757-886-7916 . Click here for more information MAY 31ST MARITIME MONDAYS The Mariners’ Museum and Park May 31; 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Hop online for a reading adventure every Monday! Fun for both children and caregivers, enjoy a book reading with Lauren T. Furey, manager of visitor engagement, and discover an interesting artifact from our Museum’s Collection! Designed for children from 18 months to 8 years, Lauren takes you and your little mariners on a journey to show how we are all connected to the world’s waters. This week’s book is Comet’s Nine Lives, written by Jan Brett and illustrated by Jan Brett. Be sure to register in advance, and join us for a new book every week! FREE. Pre-registration is required. 100 Museum Drive, 757-596-2222. Click here for more information. JUNE 2ND HISTORY OF THE PARK AND TREES GUIDED TOUR The Mariners’ Museum and Park June 2; 9 a.m. Guided tours of The Mariners’ Park and Noland Trail FREE for Members. $1 per person for non-members. Connect with nature on a guided tour of The Mariners’ Park and the Noland Trail! This unique walking trek will take 90 minutes and feature an in-depth narrative of trees and plants, including an overview history of the scenic 550-acre Park. For an even more engaging experience, download the “iNaturalist” (Apple, Google) or “Seek” (Apple, Google) apps on your smartphone before your walk and help our staff gather data about
wildlife in the Park. Reserve your spot today, and join us on this fresh new take on a park outing! This tour is limited to 15 people so pre-registration is required. If this tour date is full, please contact us at customerservice@MarinersMuseum.org to be added to the waitlist. 100 Museum Drive, 757-596-2222. Click here for more information. CONTINUING EVENTS SCENES FROM QUARANTINE Peninsula Community Theatre Streaming on YouTube April 30 – May 31, 2021 An online selection of original scenes written by local theatre artists to keep our audiences engaged during this trying time. Three pieces consisting of: “NIOBE ON THE BEACH” written by Dana Margulies Cauthen – A story of Quinn who packs up her baby’s things as Nana watches and prepares to take him away. Perhaps forever? “OUT THERE” written by Laura Maney – Totally realistic characters are trapped in a totally realistic mall when totally realistic zombies invade the town. “RUDDIGORE” QUARTET PARODY, written by Jeff Joyner. 10251 Warwick Boulevard. Click here for more information. CITY CENTER FARMERS' MARKET City Center at Oyster Point May 13 – September 9, 2021 Fresh, Healthy, Farm to Table Choices! 701 Mariners Row. Click here for more information. RESTAURANTS AND CLUBS TEACHER THURSDAY JAZZ FRIDAY Tradition Brewing Company The Train Station May 27; 4 p.m. May 28; 6 p.m. 700 Thimble Shoals Boulevard 2295 Harbor Road (757) 592-9393 (757) 247-7512 www.traditionbrewing.com www.thetrainstation757.com LANE RICE CHRIS RIDE ROCKS Hilton Tavern Brewing Company Tradition Brewing Company May 27; 6 p.m. May 28; 6:30 p.m. 10184 Warwick Boulevard 700 Thimble Shoals Boulevard (757) 873-2337 (757) 592-9393 www.facebook.com/HiltonTavernBC www.traditionbrewing.com THURSDAY NIGHT CORNHOLE LANE RICE TOURNAMENTS Hilton Tavern Brewing Company Hoss’s Deli May 27; 7 p.m. May 27; 6:30 p.m. 10184 Warwick Boulevard Old Oyster Point Road (757) 873-2337 (757) 596-9104 www.facebook.com/HiltonTavernBC www.hosssdeli.com
PC & J ZACK SALSBERRY Hoss’s Deli Hilton Tavern Brewing Company May 28; 8 p.m. May 29; 7 p.m. Old Oyster Point Road 10184 Warwick Boulevard (757) 596-9104 (757) 873-2337 www.hosssdeli.com www.facebook.com/HiltonTavernBC SAMMY LEE DJ STEADY Manhattan’s Manhattan’s May 28; 8 p.m. May 29; 8 p.m. 601 Thimble Shoals Boulevard 601 Thimble Shoals Boulevard (757) 873-0555 (757) 873-0555 www.manhattansdeli.com www.manhattansdeli.com DEREK SMITH THE CLUE UNPLUGGED Tradition Brewing Company Hoss’s Deli May 29; 3 p.m. May 29; 8 p.m. 700 Thimble Shoals Boulevard Old Oyster Point Road (757) 592-9393 (757) 596-9104 www.traditionbrewing.com www.hosssdeli.com THE HEARD OUTLAW KINGS Tradition Brewing Company Hoss’s Deli May 29; 6:30 p.m. June 2; 8 p.m. 700 Thimble Shoals Boulevard Old Oyster Point Road (757) 592-9393 (757) 596-9104 www.traditionbrewing.com www.hosssdeli.com
LANE RICE Hilton Tavern Brewing Company May 27; 6 p.m. 10184 Warwick Boulevard (757) 873-2337 www.facebook.com/HiltonTavernBC DJ STEADY Manhattan’s May 20; 7:30 p.m. 601 Thimble Shoals Boulevard (757) 873-0555 www.manhattansdeli.com CODY CHRISTIAN Hilton Tavern Brewing Company May 21; 7 p.m. 10184 Warwick Boulevard (757) 873-2337 www.facebook.com/HiltonTavernBC ZEN MOJO Manhattan’s May 21; 8 p.m. 601 Thimble Shoals Boulevard (757) 873-0555 www.manhattansdeli.com TRE’ SMITH Tradition Brewing Company May 22; 3 p.m. 700 Thimble Shoals Boulevard (757) 592-9393 www.traditionbrewing.com PAUL JARMAN Tradition Brewing Company
May 22; 6:30 p.m. 700 Thimble Shoals Boulevard (757) 592-9393 www.traditionbrewing.com RICH RIDOLFINO Hilton Tavern Brewing Company May 22; 7 p.m. 10184 Warwick Boulevard (757) 873-2337 www.facebook.com/HiltonTavernBC JAN AND ZANE Manhattan’s May 22; 8 p.m. 601 Thimble Shoals Boulevard (757) 873-0555 www.manhattansdeli.com TRAVIS MORR Manhattan’s May 24; 6 p.m. 601 Thimble Shoals Boulevard (757) 873-0555 www.manhattansdeli.com BRIAN BLEAKLEY Hilton Tavern Brewing Company May 25; 6 p.m. 10184 Warwick Boulevard (757) 873-2337 www.facebook.com/HiltonTavernBC FELICIA HOYOS Manhattan’s May 25; 7:30 p.m. 601 Thimble Shoals Boulevard (757) 873-0555 www.manhattansdeli.com DIEGO Manhattan’s May 26; 6 p.m. 601 Thimble Shoals Boulevard (757) 873-0555 www.manhattansdeli.com KEVIN BARRY Hilton Tavern Brewing Company
May 26; 6 p.m. 10184 Warwick Boulevard (757) 873-2337 www.facebook.com/HiltonTavernBC
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