OYSTER POINT events calendar 2008 http://www.oysterpointevents.com Oyster Point Events are proudly produced by: City Center at Oyster Point Ownership, City of Newport News Parks, Recreation & Tourism, VAF Productions, The Port Warwick Foundation, and The Port Warwick Conservancy
Discovering Oyster Point. CITY CENTER City Center at Oyster Point is an open-air gathering place, a shopping district, and a central business district serving the Virginia Peninsula. Landscaped in a southern living style with grand vistas to the breathtaking five-acre fountain, City Center at Oyster Point is a vibrant community of luxurious apartments, distinctive condominiums, modern office buildings, and exciting and unique retail shops. Work, live and play right here City Center at Oyster Point. PORT WARWICK Port Warwick is a pedestrian-friendly community where residents can walk to and from home to work or play within a matter of minutes. Over 40 unique boutiques, restaurants and specialty services surround Port Warwick s central Styron Square, offering the best in chic and fun eateries, one-ofa-kind shops and personal pampering of every kind. Watch passersby from a sidewalk café, enjoy an evening concert under the grand pavilion, stroll the stalls at an art festival or farmers market The Taste, The Style, The Life Port Warwick Free Parking Events at City Center are typically held at either the Fountain Stage or the Market Stage. Events at Port Warwick are held in Styron Square. Street parking is available in both locations. Free parking is also abundant at City Center s Fountain Way Garage, Mariners Row Garage and Merchant s Walk Garage. Brochure photographs provided by Bill Boxer, Amber Wixtrom and the City of Newport News.
march march Friday, March 14 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm SHAMROCK PARTY ON O PLAZA The magic of the leprechauns will transform the Fountain Plaza into a wee bit of the Emerald Isle. Live music by Carbon Leaf, Irish Step Dancing, food ($) and beverage ($). Free parking. april hot music by TimbaSon fill the Fountain Plaza. april Wednesday, April 30 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm FIESTA BY THE FOUNTAIN South of the Border fun for the whole family! Spicy food ($), cool beverages ($) and Free games and crafts for the family. Free parking. may Mariners Row - Retail District may Friday, May 9 10:00 am - 6:00 pm Saturday, May 10 10:00 am - 6:00 pm SIDEWALK SALE Shop, Shop, Shop at this great sidewalk sale. Take your pick from a variety of specialty items and the season s best picks. Enjoy live entertainment. Free parking. march may 2008
may Saturday, May 10 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm SPRING KICKOFF @ FOUNTAIN PLAZA If it s the weekend, it s Fountain Time. Entertainment begins here with live music amongst the amazing shops and restaurants! Bring your friends, lawn chairs, blankets and dancing shoes. Live music, food ($) and beverage ($). Free parking. Sunday, May 18 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm SPRING KICKOFF @ FOUNTAIN PLAZA Family fun begins at City Center surrounded by unique shops and restaurants! Join us around the fountain with your family and friends for a day of live music and family activities. Bring your lawn chairs, blankets and dancing shoes. Food ($) and beverage ($). Free parking. Wednesday, May 21 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm BEGINS Grab a picnic basket, a bottle of wine, chair and blanket and come out for a great night of music with some of today s top local and regional bands in a family-friendly atmosphere. Visit www.theportwarwickconservancy.com for a list of scheduled performers. Wednesday, May 28 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
may Enjoy a free sunset performance by the Virginia Friday, May 30 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm VIRGINIA SYMPHONY CONCERT Symphony. Food ($) and beverage ($). Free parking. june Friday, June 6 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm june Wednesday, June 4 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm FRIDAYS @ THE FOUNTAIN Begin your weekend here. Join us for City Center s Friday Concerts by our region s best bands. Bring your friends, lawn chairs, blankets and dancing shoes. Food ($) and beverage ($). Free parking. Wednesday, June 11 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm Visit www.theportwarwickconservancy.com for a Free Admission. may june 2008
Friday, June 13 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm FRIDAYS @ THE FOUNTAIN Begin your weekend here. Join us for City Center s Friday Concerts by our region s best bands. Bring your friends, lawn chairs, blankets, and dancing shoes. Food ($) and beverage ($). Free parking. june Friday, June 20 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm Wednesday, June 18 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm FRIDAYS @ THE FOUNTAIN Begin your weekend here. Join us for City Center s Friday Concerts by our region s best bands. Bring your friends, lawn chairs, blankets, and dancing shoes. Food ($) and beverage ($). Free parking. Wednesday, June 25 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm Visit www.theportwarwickconservancy.com for a Friday, June 27 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm FRIDAYS @ THE FOUNTAIN Begin your weekend here. Join us for City Center s Friday Concerts by our region s best bands. Bring your friends, lawn chairs, blankets, and dancing shoes. Food ($) and beverage ($). Free parking.
july july Wednesday, July 2 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm Wednesday, July 9 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm Saturday, July 12 11:00 am - 2:00 pm BEAT THE HEAT Market Stage - Mariners Row Celebrate the summer, take a break from the heat, and enjoy music, great summer treats and lots of family fun. Visit www.citycenteratoysterpoint.com for more details. Wednesday, July 16 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm Visit www.theportwarwickconservancy.com for a Wednesday, July 23 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm Visit www.theportwarwickconservancy.com for a june july 2008
july Wednesday, July 30 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm august Saturday, August 2 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm FAMILY FILMS BY THE FOUNTAIN Free film-themed fun starts the evening with pre-show entertainment and hands-on activities for kids. Enjoy classic and new family films under the stars on the beautiful Fountain Plaza. Food ($) and beverage ($). Free parking. august Wednesday, August 6 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm Saturday, August 9 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm FAMILY FILMS BY THE FOUNTAIN Free film-themed fun starts the evening with pre-show entertainment and hands-on activities for kids. Enjoy classic and new family films under the stars on the beautiful Fountain Plaza. Food ($) and beverage ($). Free parking.
august Saturday, August 16 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm Wednesday, August 13 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm Visit www.theportwarwickconservancy.com for a FAMILY FILMS BY THE FOUNTAIN Free film-themed fun starts the evening with pre-show entertainment and hands-on activities for kids. Enjoy classic and new family films under the stars on the beautiful Fountain Plaza. Food ($) and beverage ($). Free parking. Wednesday, August 20 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm Saturday, August 23 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm FAMILY FILMS BY THE FOUNTAIN Free film-themed fun starts the evening with pre-show entertainment and hands-on activities for kids. Enjoy classic and new family films under the stars on the beautiful Fountain Plaza. Food ($) and beverage ($). Free parking. Wednesday, August 27 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm Visit www.theportwarwickconservancy.com for a july august 2008
august Friday, August 29 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm VIRGINIA SYMPHONY CONCERT Enjoy a free sunset performance by the Virginia Symphony. Food ($) and beverage ($). Free parking. september Wednesday, September 3 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm Wednesday, September 10 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm Wednesday, September 17 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm Saturday, September 20 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm VINEYARDS BY THE FOUNTAIN A fabulous fall event to enjoy the fruits of the vineyards, delicious food, great music and good company. Reserve your table early. The event is rain or shine. Taster tickets include a souvenir wine glass. No carry-in tables permitted. Admission charge - call 757-282-2800 or visit www.ticketmaster.com for ticket information. Food ($) and beverage ($). Free parking. Wine is bottled poetry. Robert Lewis Stevenson
september Wednesday, September 24 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm october Friday, October 10 10:00 am - 4:00 pm october Wednesday, October 1 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm Visit www.theportwarwickconservancy.com for a Saturday, October 11 10:00 am - 4:00 pm SIDEWALK SALE Mariners Row - Retail District Shop, Shop and Shop some more. Find unique items and great prices and the season s best picks. Enjoy live entertainment. Free Parking. Saturday, October 11 10:00 am - 6:00 pm Sunday, October 12 10:00 am - 5:00 pm 4th ANNUAL PORT WARWICK ART & SCULPTURE FESTIVAL Find the best in sculpture and fine art all in a festival-friendly setting. Enjoy great music & food while shopping among 120 award-winning artisans from across the country. Enjoy artist demonstrations, performing arts groups, the Art Education Tent and the Young Collector s tent where children 10 and under can purchase valued art work from $5-$20. Food ($) and beverage ($). Free parking. www.pwartfest.org august october 2008
Friday, October 24 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm october OYSTER POINT OYSTER ROAST This popular event features live music, seafood, watermen s displays, maritime exhibits, and free children s activities. Food ($) and beverage ($). Free parking. Saturday, October 25 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm THE GREAT PUMPKIN PARTY Not-so-scary family fun including make-andtake crafts, entertainment and special surprises! Food ($) and beverage ($). Free parking. december Friday, December 5 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm HOLLYDAZZLE City Center This unique holiday event combines fireworks, special effects, holiday decorations and music in a spectacular show presented in the round on the Fountain Plaza. Free family activities and holiday performances. Food ($) and beverage ($). Free parking.
Saturday, December 6 11:00 am - 7:00 pm Sunday, December 7 11:00 am - 7:00 pm SANTA @ CITY CENTER City december Center Plan a visit with the man himself for a magical photo, surrounded by the sites and sounds of the holidays, carriage rides and carolers. Enjoy the unique shops of City Center and find the perfect gifts for everyone on your list. Free parking. Saturday, December 13 10:00 am - 5:00 pm PORT WARWICK'S HOLIDAY STROLL Port Warwick Enjoy many family activities planned throughout the day at Port Warwick's Holiday Stroll. Santa will visit with the children throughout the day with plenty of time for photo ops! Children can enjoy decorating holiday cookies and listening to stories read by Mrs. Claus. There will be strolling entertainment and much more to make your shopping and dining even more enjoyable! Saturday, December 13 11:00 am - 7:00 pm Sunday, December 14 11:00 am - 7:00 pm SANTA @ CITY CENTER City Center Saturday, December 20 11:00 am - 7:00 pm Sunday, December 21 11:00 am - 7:00 pm SANTA @ CITY CENTER City Center october december 2008 Schedule subject to change.
maps/directions directions Discovering Oyster Point. Directions: CITY CENTER I-64 EXIT 258A - J. Clyde Morris Boulevard Take RIGHT on Jefferson Avenue Take RIGHT on Thimble Shoals Boulevard City Center on LEFT PORT WARWICK I-64 EXIT 258A - J. Clyde Morris Boulevard Take RIGHT on Jefferson Avenue Take LEFT on Loftis Boulevard Websites: www.citycenteratoysterpoint.com www.portwarwick.com www.nnparks.com www.theportwarwickconservancy.com
OYSTER POINT events calendar 2008 For Information contact: City of Newport News Parks, Recreation & Tourism......... 757 926-1400 Port Warwick Hotline................. 757 875-9351