Fun times with animals (yours and others’):
Friday, October 9th (Leave Fido at home for this one.)
|
|
Friday, October 9th (Bring your dog!)
Posted in Community, Fun Stuff, tagged concert, family fun, Hermitage Museum, Norfolk events, outdoor movie, pet friendly, zoo on October 8, 2015| Leave a Comment »
Fun times with animals (yours and others’):
Friday, October 9th (Leave Fido at home for this one.)
|
|
Friday, October 9th (Bring your dog!)
Posted in Community, Fun Stuff, tagged Alexandra Whiteside, artist, birds, family fun, Hermitage Museum, lecture, local events, pet expo on January 28, 2014| Leave a Comment »
Save the date!
On May 8th, Alexandra Whiteside, a local builder and artist — and Dr. Miele’s eldest daughter — will reveal the secrets hidden in the ornate hand-carved woodwork throughout the historic Hermitage Museum. Once the private residence of Florence and William Sloane, the house was designed by the couple to live on as a museum for the benefit of our community.
As a Hermitage docent some years ago, Alexandra took advantage of the opportunity to study the intricate wood carvings up-close. Now, after delving into the museum’s archives — including Mrs. Sloane’s carefully preserved notes, letters, and receipts — Alexandra reveals the secret symbols that are ingrained in the soul of the Hermitage Museum.
May 8: Ingrained: The Symbolism of Woodwork at the Hermitage
**********************************************************************
May 8th seems a long way off. Looking for something to do in the meantime?
Lucky you: The Second Annual World of Pets Expo is right around the corner!
Come to the Hampton Roads Convention Center* (Hampton) on Saturday, February 15th or Sunday, February 16th for all kinds of animal fun and learning opportunities. Admission is $9 for adults, $5 for kids 5-12, and free for kids under 5. You can even bring a well-behaved pet on a leash, if you follow the rules.
Visit the World of Pets Expo website to find out when you can see dog agility demonstrations, cat agility demos (yes, really!), rare exotic birds, and adorable fancy mice. You’ll also see the latest pet products, adoptable pets, and dog shows including the famous Dock Dogs and Johnny Peers and the Muttville Comix.
For a little extra, treat the kids to a pony ride and petting zoo fun. There’s so much more, we can’t possibly list it all!
*Bonus treat: You can see one of Alexandra Whiteside’s large-scale abstract paintings, titled “Monroe Battery 1,” featured in the HRCC’s Halls of Art!
Posted in Community, Fun Stuff, tagged family fun, food trucks, Hermitage Museum, local bands, Norfolk event, outdoor concert, pet friendly on May 9, 2013| Leave a Comment »
The Hermitage Museum & Gardens presents its popular annual concert series, Sunsets on the River.
Coming up:
The Michael Clark Band on May 16th
and Jesse Chong on June 6th.
The fun starts at 6 PM and lasts until 9 PM.
Bring your lawn chair or blanket and claim your spot —
or just hit the dance floor!
Well-behaved leashed dogs are welcome to join their owners for fun and socializing.
Admission is FREE for Members and for children 12 and under; Non-members and kids over 12 pay $10 each.
Since it’ll be dinnertime, try some tasty treats from the Hubcap Grill and Twisted Sisters Cupcakes trucks.
Be sure to stroll the grounds between sets and check out the view, like I did.
Posted in Fun Stuff, tagged family fun, Hermitage Museum, Little Creek Veterinary Clinic, music, Nauticus, Norfolk events, outdoor concert, outdoor movie, Virginia Zoo on June 29, 2012| Leave a Comment »
Friday: Movie on the lawn at the Hermitage Foundation Museum.
Friday, June 29
Tonight’s feature: An American in Paris. Want to go? Get the details here.
Saturday: Zoo Grooves Concert featuring The Deloreans (80’s Pop)
Sunday: Swingtime
Salute on the Battleship Wisconsin
Sunday, July 1
Time is running out to see this special performance!
For six weeks this summer, Swingtime Salute, An On-Deck Revue will re-create a touring variety show on deck of the Battleship Wisconsin in an evening of star-lit entertainment.
Produced by Nauticus and Virginia Stage Company (VSC), the show will “entertain the troops” with singers, dancers and a side helping of all the excitement and adventure you’d expect aboard a warship at sea.
Dashing sailors and dishy dames, accompanied by a live, on-stage band, expertly belt out the era’s popular tunes from the Andrews Sisters, Bing Crosby, Glenn Miller, Jimmy Dorsey and more. This retro celebration of the Swing Era is one for the boys, the gals, and the whole family!
Show starts at 8 PM. Get tickets here.
Posted in Beyond, Fun Stuff, tagged Dame Maggie Smith, family fun, Friday Night Films, Hermitage Museum, Little Creek Veterinary Clinic, Norfolk events, outdoor movies, The Secret Garden on June 13, 2012| 1 Comment »
This Friday night — “The Secret Garden,” on the lawn at
The Hermitage Museum.
Members: FREE Non-members: $5
Gates open at 6:30 PM Film starts at 8:30 PM
Bring your own lawn chairs and blankets.
Visit the snack and wine bar before the movie starts!
The Hermitage Museum & Gardens
7637 North Shore Road
Norfolk, VA 23505
757-423-2052 ext.205
************************************************************************************
Pet-related content will appear on this blog on Friday – I promise! ~~ Jen
Posted in Community, tagged Angela Lansbury, art opening, Dr. Donald Miele, Dr. Miele, Florence Sloane, free concerts, Hermitage Museum, Jim Carrey, Little Creek Veterinary Clinic, local events, movie night, Mr. Popper's Penguins, Norfolk events, Norfolk veterinarian, Tidewater Winds, Virginia Beach events on July 5, 2011| Leave a Comment »
Well, my Fourth fizzled. I went to Williamsburg for fireworks and got lightning and torrential downpours, instead. So, taking my own advice from yesterday, I headed to the Virginia Living Museum and caught an encore presentation of the Laser Spirit show. So all was not lost.
The good news is, the fun can continue this week. Here are some local events you can mark on your calendar:
Whatever you choose to do, have fun and hug your pets on the way out! ~~ Jen
*****************************************************************************************
Penguin photo by Stan Shebs, via Wikimedia Commons.
Posted in Community, General, tagged concert, dog-friendly, dog-friendly establishment, Donald A. Miele VMD, Dr. Donald Miele, Hermitage Museum, Hermitage Museum Norfolk, Jae Sinnett, Lewis McGehee, Little Creek Veterinary Clinic, Norfolk concert, Norfolk veterinarian, outdoor concert, Sunsets on the River on April 21, 2011| Leave a Comment »
Leash your dogs, pack a picnic, grab a couple of lawn chairs and head to the Hermitage Museum & Gardens for Sunsets on the River – the popular live music series at one of the most beautiful outdoor settings in Norfolk. The grounds of the Hermitage are like an oasis in the city – and you’re welcome to bring your well-behaved dogs to enjoy the fun.
Admission is FREE for museum members and just $5 for non-members over 12. Kids 12 and under can attend free. Bring your dinner with you – but please leave beverages at home. The Hermitage will have a cash bar as well as non-alcohol drinks available for purchase.
Tonight’s performer is local legend Lewis McGehee. You must see Lewis McGehee perform live if you’d like to call yourself a “local” of Hampton Roads or any of the individual Seven Cities. In fact, it’s written in the articles of incorporation of Princess Anne County. Don’t check; just take my word for it.
And remember to mark your calendars for performances from other area musicians on May 5, May 19, June 2, June 16, and June 30. See you there! ~~ Jen
P.S. The Hermitage offers discounted membership opportunities during special events. If you’ve thought about joining and supporting this one-of-a-kind landmark, tonight is the night to sign up!