Wednesday, June 30, 2010

FirstEvents - Olde Towne Portsmouth

Held the first Friday through Sunday of each month, Olde Towne Portsmouth's business community opens it's doors along High Street between Effingham Street and the riverfront. Events and activities include Arts to Antiques Flea Market, free museum admission, exhibit openings and art afternoons, and a lot more.

 
July 2nd, 2010

First Friday in Olde Towne 5 - 8 p.m.
12 Historic Squares of High Street


First Friday is a stage for local merchants & restaurants in Portsmouth's Historic Olde Towne and one of the city's most popular evening escapes. Held the first Friday of each month, Olde Towne Portsmouth's thriving arts & antiques community opens it's doors along the 12 historic squares of High Street located between Effingham Street and the riverfront where crowds of casual browsers as well as serious buyers come to each festive event to visit our fine art galleries, quality antique shops and unique specialty stores, some host receptions and art exhibition openings.
First Friday is held each month, rain or shine, year round. There is no admission fee for First Friday - participating galleries are open to the public.
Sponsored by the Olde Towne Business Association | 757-405-3500

FREE: Three Exhibits, Entertainment, and Light Refreshments at the Courthouse Galleries 5:00-8:00 p.m. Enjoy this free event with admission to three exhibits on view at Courthouse Galleries: 2010 Outdoor Sculpture, Trains & Transportation, and Fairytale Art: Illustrations from Children’s Storybooks • Wine and refreshments will be served • Live Dixieland Jazz Music by Swing-Time Jazz Ensemble lead by Larry Weintraub • Art Activities • Next door, the Museum Shop offers unique gift items for sale including locally made arts, crafts, and more • This event is in conjunction with the Olde Towne Business Association’s (OTBA) First Friday Series Presented by the Courthouse Galleries, Corner of High and Court St., Portsmouth
757-393-8543 | www.courthousegalleries.com

Olde Towne Portsmouth Farmer's Market 5-8 p.m. Located on the corner of High and Court Street in front of the Courthouse Galleries Museum. Items for sale include fresh seasonal produce, flowers, plants, canned goods, jams, breads, honey and more. Check out the Portsmouth Farmer's Market Blog for the latest news.

July 3rd, 2010

The Olde Towne Antiques to Flea Market Conveniently located in the Middle Street Garage at the corner of Middle & London streets and is held year round, rain or shine on the first Saturday of each month. Gates open at 10 a.m. and close at 2 p.m. Always Free Admission & Free Parking!
Sponsored by the Olde Towne Business Association | 757-405-3500

Olde Towne Portsmouth Farmer's Market 9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Located on the corner of High and Court Street in front of the Courthouse Galleries Museum. Items for sale include fresh seasonal produce, flowers, plants, canned goods, jams, breads, honey and more. Check out the Portsmouth Farmer's Market Blog for the latest news.

Third Annual Patriot’s Day!  
Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Museum, corner of High and Water Streets
Lightship Portsmouth Museum, London Slip (foot of London Street)
July 3, 2010, Saturday, 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Fee: Free Admission
Registration: No registration required

As a part of our First Weekend Series, the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Museum and Lightship Portsmouth will be celebrating their third annual Patriot’s Day on Saturday, July 3rd, 2010. From 10:00 am to 5:00 pm, step back in time! Enjoy craft demonstrations, musical performances, games, military drill, food and fun! This event is sponsored by the Friends of the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Museum in collaboration with the Portsmouth Museums. As with all our First Saturday programs, admission will be FREE to both the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Museum and Lightship Portsmouth!   Presented by the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Museum, corner of High and Water Streets | 757-393-8591 www.portsnavalmuseums.com

 
July 4th, 2010

First Sunday Breakfast, Brunch, or Lunch Participating Restaurants: A Taste of Culture, Brutti's, The Coffee Shoppe, The Deck, Flagship, Foggy Point Bar & Grill, Gosport Tavern, Logan Raye's Key West Grille, Longboards, Olde Towne Bakery & Cafe, Paddy O'Brian's, Starbucks, Starboards, Stove.

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Welcome to Olde Towne Portsmouth, Virginia's historic seaport and a major boating destination. We're located at Mile Marker "0' of the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway and directly across the river from Downtown Norfolk.