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d'Art Center presents "Surface: Textures and Patterns in Artwork"

Surface is an exhibition of artworks that highlights the use of textures and patterns in artworks from across the country. We want our patrons to be able to “feel” the textures in the work with their eyes, and to get lost in all the patterns! The call reached 39 states. 218 artists submitted for a total of 781 submissions. d’Art’s Gallery Manager, and the juror selected 64 pieces from 60 artists from 23 states (9 Virginians)! This is a juried exhibition, and was co-curated by gallery manager Amanda Bradley, and exhibition juror and artist, Jorge A. Saenz. Jorge also has a piece on display in the Surface Exhibition.

Little Theatre of Norfolk presents "For the Honor and Glory" (streaming)

Written and directed by local playwright, Moriah Joy, For the Honor and Glory depicts the strength of women in a world weakened by war. War has become a part of the tapestry of America, affecting daily life in various ways since its inception. However, many of these stories are focused solely on the victor or on epic stories of men making sacrifices for their country. For the Honor and Glory explores the sacrifices women have made while being on the other side of these stories. Inspired by true events. We follow Miranda, an Irish immigrant during the height of Irish gang wars in New York; Ellie, the wife of a Tuskegee airmen; Lana, a Vietnamese war bride; and Tristan, who’s fiancée navigates military discrimination. Watch as their stories come together and show the beauty of how we’re stronger together.

Anthem LemonAid Kids Helping Kids With Cancer

It wouldn’t be summer in Hampton Roads without Anthem LemonAid– a grassroots, community-wide fundraising effort focused on safely gathering family, friends and colleagues around neighborhood lemonade stands. Enjoy cold glasses of lemonade for the benefit of children cancer patients at Children’s Hospital of The King’s Daughters (CHKD). Beginning July 1, we encourage the Hampton Roads community to safely rally behind our families served at CHKD by choosing your favorite way to participate in this year’s event: pick up your free supplies and safely host a traditional Anthem LemonAid stand in person, stay virtual and participate in a series of lemon-inspired interactive challenges, or do both! Registration is online and FREE. - Decide if you’d like to host a physical lemonade stand or participate in our lemon-inspired virtual challenges – or do both! - Register online and start fundraising - Follow on Facebook and tags #SqueezethedayCHKD @kingsdaughterschkd

Fourth of July Great American Picnic and Fireworks

The Fourth of July Great American Picnic and Fireworks presented by Southern Auto Group at Town Point Park, in partnership with the City of Norfolk and the City of Portsmouth, is scheduled for Sunday, July 4, from 5pm to 11pm along the Downtown Norfolk Waterfront with the one of the largest fireworks shows in the region beginning at 9:30pm over the Elizabeth River. The celebration will also feature a full afternoon of patriotic musical performances, including the U.S. Fleet Forces Ceremonial Band (8:45-9:30pm), the U.S. Fleet Forces 4-Star Edition Band (6:45-8:15pm), and Brasswind (5:00-6:15pm), along with a DJ afterparty beginning at 10pm. Festival guests can also enjoy all-American food favorites, including hot dogs, hamburgers, barbecue, seafood, and more, in addition to beer, wine, and themed cocktails. Guests are allowed to bring their own lawn chair or blanket to enjoy the show. Event is free and open the public.

Big Bands On The Bay (The Top Hats Orchestra)