Hampton Events Calendar

The City of Hampton: Through the Lens of Reuben V. Burrell and James Van Der Zee

Reuben V. Burrell has documented through photographs a half of a century of Hampton University events – both big and small. Not only is Mr. Burrell the Griot (historian) of the University but his lens goes beyond the campus into the surrounding community. Coming to Hampton as a student in 1938 Burrell finished his course requirements in 1940, after which, World War II was pending.  He received a B.S. degree in Industrial Arts from Hampton in 1947, and then enrolled at New York University where he earned his M.A. degree in Industrial Arts Education in 1949.  Hired at Hampton in December 1949, Mr. Burrell began his career as the school photographer. For more than sixty years, he has provided an invaluable service to the university documenting its history as well as reprinting historic photographs. He has also documented landmarks, businesses, social and civic activities in the city of Hampton.  His photographs include well known individuals in the city as well.  

James Van Der Zee is recognized as the dean of African American photographers based on his large body of photographs taken in Harlem, New York during more than half of the 19^th century.  In 1906 Van Der Zee left his hometown of Lenox, MA here he met and married Kate L. Brown, a seamstress from Newport News, Virginia.  The couple’s first child, Rachel, was born in 1907 and shortly afterward they traveled to Virginia.  The Van Der Zee’s decided to remain in Tidewater, VA where Van Der Zee found employment as a waiter at the Hotel Chamberlin.  The photographs will share images of two categories: the everyday activities of Slabtown residents and the academic community at Whittier Preparatory School.

Partial funding for this exhibition provided by the City of Hampton, 400^th Anniversary Celebration Fund.

January 29-August 30

Hampton University Museum

757-727-5508

FREEdom Days

In a show of support for our troops and their families, the Virginia Air & Space Center is

hosting FREEdom Days, a month of military appreciation where the Center is giving away FUN for FREE!  During March, Veterans, retired and active duty military, their spouses and Dependents, will receive free exhibit admission with the presentation of their military ID. On Saturdays and Sundays, children can participate in free make-n-take activities.  Military families will also receive discounts on IMAX admission and in the Center’s café and gift store.  For details on other activities for military families during March.

entire month of March

Virginia Air & Space Center

www.vasc.org

757-727-0900

America's first family of bluegrass is back! Cherryholmes has stormed to the top of the bluegrass world since winning the 2005 IBMA Award for Entertainer of the Year. The Cherryholmes sound is made up of hard driving instrumental virtuosity and explosive vocal harmonies, featuring a mixture of original songs written by the band and some carefully chosen classics. Classics indeed..Don't miss Cherryhomes.

"Thrilling...mesmerizing!--The New York Times

Date: Friday, March 19, 2010

Time: 8 PM

Admission: $25 or $30

Location:

The American Theatre

125 East Mellen Street

Hampton, VA 23663

757-722-2787

What is real? When a child loves you for a long, long time, not just to play with but REALLY loves you, then you become Real! The power of play and childhood fancy, the pure light of unconditional love--these timeless forces illuminate our faithful rendering of Margery William's tale of friendhsip and the passing of time. A lovely musical score and detailed period costumes will carry you back to the beginning of the last century.

Date: Saturday, March 20, 2010

Times: 11 AM and 2 PM

Admission: All seats $8

Location:

The American Theatre

125 East Mellen Street

Hampton, VA 23663

757-722-2787

British cello virtuoso Colin Carr returns in a fabulous program which celebrates the anniversaries of Felix Mendelssohn (born 1809) and Robert Schumann (born 1810) and the grand achievements of Johannes Brahms. Colin Carr appears throughout the world as a soloist, chamber music, recording artist and teacher. He has played with major orchestras including the Royal Concertgebouw, the Philharmonia, The Royal Philharmonic, BBC Symphony and the orchestras of Chicago, Los Angeles, Washington, Philadelphia, and Montreal among may others. In recent seasons he has performed cycles of Beethoven's complete works for cello and piano with his duo partner Thomas Sauer and several cycles of the Bach Suites for solo cello in London and the United States. As a member of the Golub Kaplan Carr Trio he recorded and toured extensively for more than 20 years. Mr. Carr's cello was made by Matteo Gofriller in Venice in 1730.

Date: March 24, 2010

Time: 7:30 PM

Admission: $25 or $30

Location:

The American Theatre

125 East Mellen Street

Hampton, VA 23663

757-722-2787

How to Train your Dragon in IMAX

Set in the mythical world of burly Vikings and wild dragons, the story centers around a teenager who lives on the island of Berk, where fighting dragons is a way of life.
But when he encounters - and ultimately befriends - an injured dragon, his world is turned upside down. Packed with energetic drawings and plenty of action, this boisterous tale is just right for fantasy fans or anyone with a spirit of adventure. Based on the book by Cressida Cowell.

Beginning March 26

Virginia Air & Space Center

757-727-0900

Spring Break Science Camps- Gross Science

Grades K-3 & 4-7

April 5-9

Virginia Air & Space Center

757-727-0900