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Press inquiries please contact Lynette James at 757-393-5327 Ext. 5203 or via email at jamesl@portsmouthva.gov.
• African-American Heritage Day Celebration
• Heartbeat of Nigeria
• Winter Wonderland and Olde Towne Holiday Music Festival
• Lunch and a Story with Santa
Portsmouth Press Release: Posted 12/16/08
African-American Heritage Day Celebration
at the Children's Museum
In addition to celebrating the popular achievements of African-American inventors, scientist and athletes, the Children's Museum of Virginia seeks to emphasize the importance of historical West African traditions that have influence African-American culture. The Children's Museum of Virginia is located at 221 High Street.
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Portsmouth Press Release: 11/25/08
PORTSMOUTH’S “HEARTBEAT OF NIGERIA” BRINGS WEST AFRICAN CULTURE
TO HAMPTON ROADS’ HOLIDAYS
(PORTSMOUTH, VA) – The sights, sounds and holiday flavors of West Africa will be presented for all to experience Saturday, December 27, when “The Heartbeat of Nigeria” takes over the “Winter Wonderland” celebration at Portsmouth’s Courthouse Galleries at 420 High Street and the Children’s Museum of Virginia at 221 High Street in Olde Towne Portsmouth. From 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., the Children’s Museum and the Nigerian Women’s Association of Hampton Roads will offer traditional Nigerian music and dance, along with videos of one of the country’s largest Christmas celebrations, the Cross River State Carnival. In addition, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Children’s Museum, free samples of Nigerian food will be offered. Crafts will be offered at the Courthouse Galleries.
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Portsmouth Press Release: 11/23/08
CITY OF PORTSMOUTH STAGES DAZZLING MUSICAL, DANCE, CRAFT AND MUSEUM
HOLIDAY EVENTS TO DELIGHT ADULTS AND KIDS
(PORTSMOUTH, VA) – From the “Winter Wonderland” Coleman Nursery Collection display to Singing Santa, carolers, cloggers, toe-tapping jazz, ornament making, a Santa Claus Shuffle run-walk and even an Elvis impersonator, the City of Portsmouth is readying itself for an exciting holiday season in numerous venues across town. Perhaps the most famous marker of the holiday season in Hampton Roads is the popular Coleman Nursery Collection that became a family tradition for residents and visitors alike. The Coleman Nursery began their holiday collection in the mid-1960s when owner, A. J. “Junie” Lancaster purchased a single “Sleeping Santa.”
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Portsmouth Press Release: Posted 11/20/08
LUNCH AND A STORY WITH SANTA
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2008 ACTIVITIES BEGIN AT NOON CHILDREN’S MUSEUM OF VIRGINIA PACKAGE INCLUDES: “KID FRIENDLY” CATERED LUNCHEON ENTERTAINMENT AND A STORY PROVIDED BY SINGING SANTA CLAUS HOLIDAY PUPPET SHOW BY THE SPECTRUM PUPPETS ADMISSION TO THE CHILDREN’S MUSEUM OF VIRGINIA AND WINTER WONDERLAND: THE COLEMAN COLLECTION AT THE COURTHOUSE GALLERIES ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES PLANNED FOR THAT DAY INCLUDE THE TEDDY BEAR EXPRESS TRAIN, MERRY-GO-ROUND, CLOWNS, FACE PAINTING AND MAKE-AND-TAKE HOLIDAY CRAFTS $15 FOR ADULTS AND $12 FOR CHILDREN PLEASE CALL 393-5258 EXT 10 TO MAKE RESERVATIONS RESERVATION DEADLINE: DECEMBER 1, 2008
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