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USA : NEWPORT NEWS-WILLIAMSBURG - November 2008
Go Shop
GIFTS BY JANIS
( 11013 Warwick Blvd, Newport News. Tel. 757-570-2237 )
www.giftsbyjanis.com This store makes customized gift baskets for any occasion or mood, and promises to satisfy any budget. Organic and all-natural products are available.
( 11013 Warwick Blvd, Newport News. Tel. 757-570-2237 )
www.giftsbyjanis.com This store makes customized gift baskets for any occasion or mood, and promises to satisfy any budget. Organic and all-natural products are available.
NANCY THOMAS GALLERY
( 402 W Duke of Gloucester St, Williamsburg. Tel. 757-259-1938 )
www.nancythomas.com This gallery displays work by renowned artist Nancy Thomas, in addition to period antiques, clothing and jewelry. A second store is located in historic Yorktown
( 402 W Duke of Gloucester St, Williamsburg. Tel. 757-259-1938 )
www.nancythomas.com This gallery displays work by renowned artist Nancy Thomas, in addition to period antiques, clothing and jewelry. A second store is located in historic Yorktown
THE GALLERY SHOP
( At The Peninsula Fine Arts Center, 101 Museum Dr, Newport News. Tel. 757-596-8175 )
www.pfac-va.org Get into the spirit of the season with a stop by the PFACs Gallery Shop, which offers affordable paintings, pottery, jewelry and fiber art from local and national artists. The finds here make perfect presents.
( At The Peninsula Fine Arts Center, 101 Museum Dr, Newport News. Tel. 757-596-8175 )
www.pfac-va.org Get into the spirit of the season with a stop by the PFACs Gallery Shop, which offers affordable paintings, pottery, jewelry and fiber art from local and national artists. The finds here make perfect presents.
Go See
CHARLES H. TAYLOR ARTS CENTER
( 4205 Victoria Blvd, Hampton. Tel. 757-727-1490 )
www.hamptonarts.net Miniaturists will love this months Small Works: Miniatures by Hampton Roads Artists. About 300 regional artists were challenged to create art in 6-inch squares or 6-inch cubes. Through Nov. 23.
( 4205 Victoria Blvd, Hampton. Tel. 757-727-1490 )
www.hamptonarts.net Miniaturists will love this months Small Works: Miniatures by Hampton Roads Artists. About 300 regional artists were challenged to create art in 6-inch squares or 6-inch cubes. Through Nov. 23.
THE MARINERS MUSEUM
( 100 Museum Dr, Newport News. Tel. 757-596-2222 )
www.marinersmuseum.org Opening Nov. 15, the exhibition Building Better Ships tells stories of Newport News signature industry, with early photographs, artifacts and interactive activities.
( 100 Museum Dr, Newport News. Tel. 757-596-2222 )
www.marinersmuseum.org Opening Nov. 15, the exhibition Building Better Ships tells stories of Newport News signature industry, with early photographs, artifacts and interactive activities.
VIRGINIA LIVING MUSEUM
( 524 J. Clyde Morris Blvd, Newport News. Tel. 757-595-1900 )
www.thevlm.org Star of Wonder, the VLMs annual holiday planetarium show, uses religious history, scientific data and traditional music to explore the mystery in Bethlehem that has puzzled astronomers and theologians for centuries. Showings start Nov. 16.
( 524 J. Clyde Morris Blvd, Newport News. Tel. 757-595-1900 )
www.thevlm.org Star of Wonder, the VLMs annual holiday planetarium show, uses religious history, scientific data and traditional music to explore the mystery in Bethlehem that has puzzled astronomers and theologians for centuries. Showings start Nov. 16.
Go Eat
ABERDEEN BARN
( 1601 Richmond Rd, Williamsburg. Tel. 757-229-6661 )
www.aberdeen-barn.com This rustic longtime favorite offers dry-aged steaks, prime rib and a variety of seafood. Try the baked scallops, shrimp and salmon smothered in mushroom sauce. $$$
( 1601 Richmond Rd, Williamsburg. Tel. 757-229-6661 )
www.aberdeen-barn.com This rustic longtime favorite offers dry-aged steaks, prime rib and a variety of seafood. Try the baked scallops, shrimp and salmon smothered in mushroom sauce. $$$
CREATE BISTRO
( 10417 Warwick Blvd, Newport News. Tel. 757-240-2776 )
This intimate 32-seat restaurant in quaint Hilton Village offers a mix of classic and fusion fare, from cast-iron roast beef tenderloin to roasted Peking duck. $$$
( 10417 Warwick Blvd, Newport News. Tel. 757-240-2776 )
This intimate 32-seat restaurant in quaint Hilton Village offers a mix of classic and fusion fare, from cast-iron roast beef tenderloin to roasted Peking duck. $$$
THE CASTLE
( 12471 Jefferson Ave, Newport News. Tel. 757-833-8700 )
www.thecastlerestaurant.com Customers inside this white castle (yes, it has parapets) dine on affordable Greek and Italian fare ranging from gyros and souvlaki to pizza and pasta. $$
( 12471 Jefferson Ave, Newport News. Tel. 757-833-8700 )
www.thecastlerestaurant.com Customers inside this white castle (yes, it has parapets) dine on affordable Greek and Italian fare ranging from gyros and souvlaki to pizza and pasta. $$
Go Party
THE ATTUCKS THEATRE
( 1010 Church St, Norfolk. Tel. 757-622-4763 )
www.attuckstheatre.org This theater in nearby Norfolkthe oldest in the nation to be financed and designed entirely by African-Americanshosts everyone from Mark Kozelek to the Soweto Gospel Choir this month.
( 1010 Church St, Norfolk. Tel. 757-622-4763 )
www.attuckstheatre.org This theater in nearby Norfolkthe oldest in the nation to be financed and designed entirely by African-Americanshosts everyone from Mark Kozelek to the Soweto Gospel Choir this month.
THE FUNNY BONE
( 217 Central Park Ave, Virginia Beach. Tel. 757-213-5555 )
www.vabeachfunnybone.com This comedy club is a tour stop for topname comics youll recognize from network and cable TV, as well as local funny guys and gals who deserve wider recognition.
( 217 Central Park Ave, Virginia Beach. Tel. 757-213-5555 )
www.vabeachfunnybone.com This comedy club is a tour stop for topname comics youll recognize from network and cable TV, as well as local funny guys and gals who deserve wider recognition.
Go Day-Tripping
KITTY HAWK, NC
( 87 miles south of Newport News. Tel. 252-261-3552 )
www.townofkittyhawk.org Best known as the birthplace of the airplane, Kitty Hawk today is a laidback town with a quiet beach, maritime forest and an abundance of cute cottages.
( 87 miles south of Newport News. Tel. 252-261-3552 )
www.townofkittyhawk.org Best known as the birthplace of the airplane, Kitty Hawk today is a laidback town with a quiet beach, maritime forest and an abundance of cute cottages.
Fun Fact!
English settlers had a Thanksgiving celebration in Charles City, VA, almost two years before the pilgrims of Massachusetts famously gave thanks.Compiled by WAYNE DAWKINS
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