Blog entries tagged Art http://insiderspassport.com Fri, 10 Feb 2012 01:28:19 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.3 http://insiderspassport.com/two-great-upcoming-tours-presented-by-peninsula-fine-arts-center-goya-dali-and-warhol-curator-tour Goya, Dali, Warhol Curator Tour<br/>Tuesday, January, 18, 5:30-7 pm<br/><p>Free and open to the public</p><br/><p>Join Pfac Program Director &amp; Curator Michael Preble for an enlightening tour of masterpieces from the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts.</p><br/>Looking at Goya, Dali and Warhol: The VMFA 75th Anniversary Exhibition<br/>Saturday, January 29, 10:30 am-Noon<br/><p>Free and open to the public</p><br/><p>Join Jeffrey W. Allison, Paul Mellon Collection Educator, VMFA, for an overview of this remarkable exhibitRead More... Administrator Thu, 06 Jan 2011 05:00:00 +0100 Tours Road Trip Worthy Newport News Museum Exhibits Art http://insiderspassport.com/first-fridays-in-charlottesville-on-the-downtown-mall First Fridays in Charlottesville<br/><img style="margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; float: left;" src="http://insiderspassport.com/images/Charlottesville-downtown-mall.jpg" alt="Charlottesville-downtown-mall" width="300" height="93" />January 07, 2011<br/><p>All the art galleries have their opening night on First Fridays with new exhibitions representing some of the best artists in the US. It's a fun event for all ages, an opportunity to meet some of the local artists and great hors d'oeuvres.</p>Read More... Administrator Thu, 06 Jan 2011 05:00:00 +0100 Charlottesville Art http://insiderspassport.com/peninsula-fine-arts-center-presents-the-goya-dali-warhol-curator-tours Goya, Dali, Warhol Curator Tour<br/>Tuesday, January, 18, 5:30-7 pm<br/><p>Free and open to the public</p><br/><p>Join Pfac Program Director &amp; Curator Michael Preble for an enlightening tour of masterpieces from the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts.</p><br/>Looking at Goya, Dali and Warhol: The VMFA 75th Anniversary Exhibition<br/>Saturday, January 29, 10:30 am-Noon<br/><p>Free and open to the public</p><br/><p>Join Jeffrey W. Allison, Paul Mellon Collection Educator, VMFA, for an overview of this remarkable exhibitRead More... Administrator Tue, 04 Jan 2011 05:00:00 +0100 Tours Newport News Art http://insiderspassport.com/unique-last-minute-gift-ideas-from-the-peninsula-fine-arts-center-gallery-shop <p class="MsoNormal"><img style="float: right; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 10px;" src="http://insiderspassport.com/images/artgift.png" alt="artgift" height="257" width="350" />The Peninsula Fine Arts Center’s Gallery Shop is a great place to find unique, truly one-of-a-kind works of art and crafts, plus hand-made jewelry, and carefully chosen items from near and far. Much of the artwork is done by local artists, often depicting local scenes or sites. So shopping at the Gallery Shop supportRead More... Administrator Tue, 21 Dec 2010 05:00:00 +0100 Newport News Gift Ideas Christmas Art http://insiderspassport.com/pfac-art-after-5-today-dont-miss-out-on-the-fun <p class="MsoNormal">Art After 5 at The Peninsula Fine Arts Center<br /></p><br/><p class="MsoNormal">Thursday, December 16, 5-7:30 pm</p><br/><p class="MsoNormal">Free and open to the public</p><br/><p class="MsoNormal">Live music, poetry reading, artists working and other creative experiences. Food sponsored by Blackdog Catering. Beer and Wine available for purchase by La Bodega Hampton with a portion of proceeds benefiting Pfac. Art After 5 is presented by SunTrust. Free admission is made possible byRead More... Michelle Parr Thu, 16 Dec 2010 13:59:36 +0100 Nightlife Newport News Museum Exhibits Live Music FREE Art http://insiderspassport.com/see-hear-do-feel-experience-winter-break-workshops-at-the-peninsula-fine-arts-center-in-newport-news-a-great-gift-idea <p style="text-align: center;"><img style="margin: 10px;" src="http://insiderspassport.com/images/pfac-winter-classes.jpg" alt="pfac-winter-classes" height="565" width="500" /></p><br/>CLICK HERE for the class schedule <br/><p><img style="float: left; margin-right: 10px;" src="http://insiderspassport.com/images/PFACLOGO.png" alt="PFACLOGO" height="98" width="95" />Peninsula Fine Arts Center<br />101 Museum Dr.<br />Newport News, VA. <br />757-596-8175</p> Administrator Tue, 14 Dec 2010 05:00:00 +0100 Newport News Museum Exhibits Gift Ideas Art http://insiderspassport.com/art-after-5-at-the-peninsula-fine-arts-center-december-16th <p class="MsoNormal">Art After 5 at The Peninsula Fine Arts Center<br /></p><br/><p class="MsoNormal">Thursday, December 16, 5-7:30 pm</p><br/><p class="MsoNormal">Free and open to the public</p><br/><p class="MsoNormal">Live music, poetry reading, artists working and other creative experiences. Food sponsored by Blackdog Catering. Beer and Wine available for purchase by La Bodega Hampton with a portion of proceeds benefiting Pfac. Art After 5 is presented by SunTrust. Free admission is made possible byRead More... Administrator Sun, 05 Dec 2010 20:17:07 +0100 Newport News Museum Exhibits Live Music Art http://insiderspassport.com/shop-local-in-newport-news-give-the-gift-of-art-from-the-peninsula-fine-arts-center-gallery-shop <p style="text-align: center;"><img style="margin: 10px;" src="http://insiderspassport.com/images/pfac-holiday-gifts.jpg" alt="pfac-holiday-gifts" height="346" width="260" /></p><br/><p style="text-align: center;">The holidays are almost here</p><br/><p style="text-align: center;">the time for friends and christmas cheer</p><br/><p style="text-align: center;">The shop is filling up each day</p><br/><p style="text-align: center;">with artful gifts to take away</p><br/><p style="text-align: center;">At PFAC you'Read More... Administrator Thu, 02 Dec 2010 14:46:02 +0100 Newport News Holiday Shopping Gift Ideas Art http://insiderspassport.com/virginia-arts-festival-presents-2011-performances Virginia Arts Festival Presents their 15th Season Celebration.<br/>Order 3 events and you will save 10%; order 4 or more events and save 15%.<br/>Check out the 2011 Performances: <br/><p>Rappahannock County</p><br/><p>Tuesday, Apr 12, 2011, 8:00 PM</p><br/><p>Septeto Nacional de Ignacio Pineiro</p><br/><p>Wednesday, Apr 13, 2011, 7:30 PM</p><br/><p><img style="margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 10px; float: right;" src="http://insiderspassport.com/images/vaf-2011.jpg" alt="vaf-2011" width="161" height="378" />House and SinnRead More... Administrator Tue, 30 Nov 2010 02:13:50 +0100 Newport News Live Performance Live Music Arts Art http://insiderspassport.com/fine-art-food-and-entertainment-at-peninsula-fine-arts-center-in-newport-news <p>Contributed by Mary Griffith</p><br/><p>I grew up in Newport News, and have seen a huge transformation and evolution in the Peninsula Fine Arts Center. Last Thursday I attended Art After 5. This is a fun, family friendly event that will continue to be held on the 3rd Thursday evening for each month from 5:30 until 7:30. Each event will feature live entertainment, wonderful catered faire (Blackdog Catering), poetry readings and artists demonstrating their craft--- and it's all FREE!</p><br/><p><Read More... Mary Griffith Tue, 23 Nov 2010 14:13:16 +0100 Newport News Museum Exhibits Live Music Art http://insiderspassport.com/food-live-music-poetry-and-more-at-pfacs-art-after-5-this-thursday-nov-18 <p>The Peninsula Fine Arts Center's (Pfac) Art After 5 will feature live music by Gina Dalmas and the Cow Tippin' Playboys, live poetry readings organized by noted poet Toni Wynn, painting demonstration by artist Brian Murphy, food by Black dog Catering, and more Nov. 18, 5:30 - 7:30 pm. Admission is free.</p><br/><p><img style="margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 10px; margin-top: 10px; float: right;" src="http://insiderspassport.com/images/Gina_Dalmas.jpg" alt="Gina_Dalmas" height="330" width="300Read More... Administrator Wed, 17 Nov 2010 05:00:00 +0100 Newport News Music Museum Exhibits Live Performance Live Music Arts Art http://insiderspassport.com/what-is-art-after-5-live-music-poetry-readings-food-and-great-art-at-the-peninsula-fine-arts-center-in-newport-news <p>The Peninsula Fine Arts Center's (Pfac) Art After 5 will feature live music by Gina Dalmas and the Cow Tippin' Playboys, live poetry readings organized by noted poet Toni Wynn, painting demonstration by artist Brian Murphy, food by Black dog Catering, and more Nov. 18, 5:30 - 7:30 pm. Admission is free.</p><br/><p><img style="margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 10px; margin-top: 10px; float: right;" src="http://insiderspassport.com/images/Gina_Dalmas.jpg" alt="Gina_Dalmas" height="330" width="300Read More... Administrator Tue, 09 Nov 2010 14:45:38 +0100 Newport News Museum Exhibits Live Music Art http://insiderspassport.com/american-maritime-history-lives <p>Contributed by R.A. Henriquez</p><br/>Exhibit Showcase: Endangered Species: Waterman of the Chesapeake<br/>American maritime history alive...<br/><p>There's no secret that in this rapid growing world many of our natural resources and environments are affected. However, over the past 20 plus years, raised awareness has brought many conservation acts to protect our natural beauties so that future generations can enjoy them. But it's not only our resources that have seen some irreversible decline, but indusRead More... R.A.Henriquez Sat, 06 Nov 2010 16:41:30 +0100 Newport News Museum Exhibits Historical Arts Art http://insiderspassport.com/free-admission-weekend-at-peninsula-fine-arts-center-in-newport-news-nov-6-7 Free Admission Weekend at Peninsula Fine Arts Center<br/>Saturday, November 6 - Sunday, September 7, 2010<br/><p>Saturday, November 6, 10 am-5 pm<br />Tours and games, 2-4 pm<br />Sunday, November 7, 1-5 pm</p><br/><p>Admission to Pfac is free during the first weekend of every month is made possible by a generous grant from is the Noland Foundation.</p><br/><p><img style="float: left; margin-right: 10px;" src="http://insiderspassport.com/images/PFACLOGO.png" alt="PFACLOGO" width="95" height="98" />Peninsula FinRead More... Administrator Thu, 04 Nov 2010 04:00:00 +0100 Newport News Museum Exhibits FREE Art http://insiderspassport.com/peninsula-fine-arts-center-offers-free-admission-all-weekend-nov-6-7-2010 Free Admission Weekend at Peninsula Fine Arts Center<br/>Saturday, November 6 - Sunday, September 7, 2010<br/><p>Saturday, November 6, 10 am-5 pm<br />Tours and games, 2-4 pm<br />Sunday, November 7, 1-5 pm</p><br/><p>Admission to Pfac is free during the first weekend of every month is made possible by a generous grant from is the Noland Foundation.</p><br/><p><img style="float: left; margin-right: 10px;" src="http://insiderspassport.com/images/PFACLOGO.png" alt="PFACLOGO" width="95" height="98" />Peninsula FinRead More... Administrator Wed, 03 Nov 2010 04:00:00 +0100 Newport News Museum Exhibits Arts Art http://insiderspassport.com/its-a-winter-wonderland-in-portsmouth-at-the-courthouse-galleries It's a WINTER WONDERLAND in Portsmouth at the Courthouse Galleries <br/> Friday, November 19, 2010, 5:00 - 9:00 p.m.<br/><p>Olde Towne Arts and Antiques Open House:</p><br/><p>Celebrate the season with WINTER WONDERLAND: The Coleman Collection, a holiday classic for generations of Hampton Roads visitors and residents. From Victorian scenes of animated skaters and carolers to the enchanted forest of bears, deer and Santa's workshop, the displays delight visitors of all ages.</p><br/>WINTER WONDERLAND: The CoRead More... Administrator Sun, 31 Oct 2010 04:00:00 +0100 Portsmouth Museum Exhibits Family Fun Christmas Art http://insiderspassport.com/an-afternoon-of-art-in-newport-news-the-port-warwick-art-sculpture-festival <p>Contributed by Mary Griffith</p><br/><p><img style="margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 10px; float: right;" src="http://insiderspassport.com/images/port-warwick-festival.jpg" alt="port-warwick-festival" width="290" height="361" />Great weather and wonderful talent perfectly describe the conditions at the Port Warwick Art &amp; Sculpture Festival that was held on October 9 and 10. Styron Square became an art studio with sculpture, pottery, paintings, jewelry and works by more than 100 artists--- Read More... Mary Griffith Mon, 18 Oct 2010 04:00:00 +0100 Newport News Festivals Arts Art http://insiderspassport.com/port-warwick-art-sculpture-festival-recap <p>Contributed by Mary Griffith</p><br/><p><img style="margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 10px; float: right;" src="http://insiderspassport.com/images/port-warwick-festival.jpg" alt="port-warwick-festival" width="290" height="361" />Great weather and wonderful talent perfectly describe the conditions at the Port Warwick Art &amp; Sculpture Festival that was held on October 9 and 10. Styron Square became an art studio with sculpture, pottery, paintings, jewelry and works by more than 100 artists--- Read More... Mary Griffith Fri, 15 Oct 2010 13:54:20 +0100 Newport News Festivals Art http://insiderspassport.com/momentary-prophets-to-play-art-after-5-at-pfac-in-newport-news Momentary Prophets to play Art After 5 at PFAC in Newport News<br/><p>Thursday, October 21, 2010</p><br/><p><img style="margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: 10px; float: right;" src="http://insiderspassport.com/images/Momentary_Prophets.jpg" alt="Momentary_Prophets" width="400" height="249" />With a cadre of instruments as large as their musical influences, Momentary Prophets bring their unique fusion of world music, psychedelia, folk and pop to Peninsula Fine Art Center's third Thursday live music, poetryRead More... Administrator Thu, 14 Oct 2010 13:05:07 +0100 Newport News Museum Exhibits Live Music Art http://insiderspassport.com/this-week-at-downing-gross-mime-and-step-workshop-series-the-legend-of-sleepy-hollow-dinner-and-a-movie-and-a-spooky-decorations-art-workshop There's Always Something Going on at Downing-Gross...<br/>Youth Programs this Week: &nbsp;October 10 - 16, 2010<br/>Mime and Step Workshop Series<br />Wednesday, October 13, 2010<br/><p><img src="http://insiderspassport.com/images/MimeandStepWorkshop.png" alt="MimeandStepWorkshop" width="499" height="259" /></p><br/><br/><br/>Theater IV: The Legend of Sleepy Hollow<br/>Thursday, October 14, 2010<br/><img src="http://insiderspassport.com/images/LegendofSleepyHollow.png" alt="LegendofSleepyHollow" width="499" height="277" /><br/><br/><br/>PRead More... Administrator Mon, 11 Oct 2010 21:17:53 +0100 Newport News Movies Live Performance Children's Activities Arts Art
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