The Mariners’ Museum – Nov./Dec. 2013 Events
November:
Civil War 150th Lecture Series: From Turret to Table
The Mariners’ Museum
Saturday, November 23, 1- 3pm
Free with Museum Admission
Food is always popular on the holidays, particularly Thanksgiving. In the holiday spirit, Monitor experts will discuss discovering, excavating, and conserving Monitor’s flatware and other food-related items. This presentation will include never-before-seen pictures of artifacts undergoing conservation as well as personal accounts from sailors who ate a variety of different foods aboard the ironclad. Free with Museum admission. For more information, please visit MarinersMuseum.org or call (757) 596-2222.
Unveiling of new statue, Selene
The Mariners’ Museum, Lions Bridge
Saturday, November 23, 11am
Join The Mariners’ Museum and the Newport News Public Art Foundation in welcoming Selene to her new island home at an unveiling Saturday, November 23 at 11am near Lions Bridge. Visit www.marinersmuseum.org
December:
First Thursday: Festive Sweater Party
The Mariners’ Museum, Main Lobby and Concourse
Thursday, December 5, 5:30pm- 8:30pm
Looking for something fun to do after work on the first Thursday of every month? First Thursdays is a free social event featuring live music, a 50/50 raffle and food & adult beverages for purchase. Wear your most festive, holiday-inspired sweater and enjoy music from Something Different with Brad and Ashley, free access to The Monitor Center, and a best festive sweater contest . For more information, please visit www.MarinersMuseum.org/
Around the World With Santa
The Mariners’ Museum
Saturday, December 7, 11am- 3pm
Free with Museum Admission
Bring the family and participate in make-and-take crafts and learn about traditions from around the world plus a special visit from Santa! Every December 24, Santa makes his epic journey around the world. But on Saturday, December 7, he’s inviting children to The Mariners’ Museum to “travel” with him as he makes his annual dry-run of his trip. Children will fill in their special Around the World with Santa passport as they learn about different countries and make crafts from continents around the world. This program is free with Museum admission. Kids 5 and under are admitted for free. For more information, please visit our website at www.MarinersMuseum.orgor call 757-596-2222.
Maritime Monday: Penguin Parade
The Mariners’ Museum
Monday, December 9, 10am- 11:30am
$2 with Museum Admission
Children ages 18-month to pre-school, and their adults, are invited to join us each second Monday of the month for an hour and a half of stories, music, crafts and other activities. This month, travel to Antarctica and learn about penguins. We’ll play penguin games and make a penguin craft. Pre-registration is encouraged. Walk-ins accepted as space permits. $2 with Museum Admission. For more information, please visit our website at www.MarinersMuseum.org or call 757-596-2222.
Holiday Concert – US Fleet Forces Woodwind and Brass Quintet
The Mariners’ Museum
December 12, 7pm
FREE
The Mariners’ Museum invites you to ring in the holiday season with the U.S. Navy Fleet Forces Band Holiday Concert. The Band’s Woodwind Quintet and Brass Quintet I will perform a mix of light holiday classics and songs. You won’t want to miss this enchanted evening designed to get you in the holiday mood.
Established in 1945, the United States Fleet Force Band serves as the Navy’s musical ambassador for the Hampton Roads. Led by Lt. C.S. White, the Band regularly participates in significant national and international events and has performed with many renowned artists, including Lee Greenwood, Harry Connick, Jr., the Spinners, Chuck Mangione, and Marvin Hamlisch.
Members, reserve your seats online for this concert or call (757) 591-7715. You may make reservations until 4pm the day of the event.General admission seating is available to non-members.
The Mariners’ Museum – Nov./Dec. 2013 Events
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