July 3, 2009; 6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Fridays @ the Fountain Concert Series Presents
City Center Fountain Plaza
Borderline Crazy - Rock, Classics, Contemporary. Food ($) and beverage ($). Free admission and free parking.
No pets or outside beverages allowed. Gates open at 5:30 p.m.
July 10, 2009; 6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
City Center Jazz @ Market Stage
City Center Market Stage on Mariners Row
Join us at the Market Stage for a Bourbon Street version of Fridays @ the Fountain featuring our own City Center Jazz All-Stars in the New Orleans tradition. Bring your friends, lawn chairs, blankets and dancing shoes. Food ($) and beverage ($). Free admission and free parking.
July 11, 2009; 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Beat the Heat with Code Blue Bluegrass
City Center Market Stage-on Mariners Row
Celebrate the summer, take a break from the heat, and enjoy music, great summer treats, and lots of family fun. Free admission and free parking. Visit www.citycenteratoysterpoint.com for more details.
July 17, 2009; 6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
City Center Jazz @ Market Stage
City Center Market Stage - on Mariners Row
Join us at the Market Stage for a Bourbon Street version of Friday @ the Fountain featuring our own City Center Jazz All-Stars in the New Orleans tradition. Bring your friends, lawn chairs, blankets and dancing shoes. (Food ($) and beverage ($). Free admission and free parking.
July 18, 2009; 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Beat the Heat
City Center Market Stage - on Mariners Row
The Rust City Ramblers Dixieland Jazz Quartet - Celebrate the summer, take a break from the heat, and enjoy music, great summer treats, and lots of family fun. Free admission and free parking. Visit www.citycenteratoysterpoint.com for more details.
July 24, 2009; 6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Fridays @ the Fountain Concert Series
City Center Fountain Plaza
Spin City - Top 40 hits from the 70s, 80s, and 90s. Food ($) beverage ($). Free admission and free parking. No pets or outside beverages allowed. Gates open at 5:30 p.m.
July 31, 2009; 6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Fridays at the Fountain Concert Series
City Center Fountain Plaza
The Rich Whiskey is an amalgam of three lifelong musicians and numerous influences. Their sound encompasses rock, funk, jazz, and more. Formed in 2006 The Rich Whiskey has been performing since their inception. No pets or outside beverages allowed. Gates open at 5:30 p.m.
August 1, 2009; 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Family Films by the Fountain - Madagascar 2 (PG)
City Center Fountain Plaza
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 admission and free parking.
August 7, 2009; 6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Fridays @ the Fountain Concert Series
City Center Fountain Plaza
The Rhondels - Motown, Classic R&B, Beach Music. Food ($) and beverage ($). Free admission and free parking. No pets or outside beverages allowed. Gates open at 5:30 p.m.
August 8, 2009; 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Family Films by the Fountain
City Center Fountain Plaza
Hotel for Dogs (PG) - 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 admission and free parking.
August 14, 2009; 6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Fridays @ the Fountain Concert Series
City Center Fountain Plaza
Slapwater - Rock 'n Roll, Motown, Beach, Disco, Oldies. Food ($) and beverage ($). Free admission and free parking. Gates open at 5:30 p.m.
August 15, 2009; 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Family Films by the Fountain-Kung Fu Panda (PG)
City Center Fountain Plaza
Free “film-themed fun” starts the evening with pre-show entertainment and hand-on activities for kids. Enjoy classic and new family films under the stars on the beautiful Fountain Plaza. Food ($) and beverage ($). Free admission and free parking.
August 21, 2009; 6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Fridays @ the Fountain Concert Series
City Center Fountain Plaza
Butter - High Energy Rock
Food ($) and beverage ($). Free admission and free parking. No pets or outside beverages allowed. Gates open at 5:30 p.m.
August 22, 2009; 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Family Films by the Fountain
City Center Fountain Plaza
Journey to the Center of the Earth (PG)
Free “film-themed fun” starts the evening with pre-show entertainment and hand-on activities for kids. Enjoy classic and new family films under the stars on the beautiful Fountain Plaza. Food ($) and beverage ($). Free admission and free parking.
August 28, 2009; 7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Virginia Symphony Concert
City Center Fountain Plaza
Enjoy a free sunset performance by the Virginia Symphony. Food ($) and beverage ($). Free admission and free parking.
September 4, 2009; 6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Fridays @ the Fountain Concert Series
City Center Fountain Plaza
Tailgate Down - High Energ Country Rock
Food ($) and beverage ($). Free admission and free parking. No pets or outside beverages allowed. Gates open at 5:30 p.m.
September 11, 2009; 6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Fridays @ the Fountain Concert Series
City Center Fountain Plaza
Slapwater - Rock 'n Roll, Motown, Beach, Disco, Oldies.
Food ($) and beverage ($). Free admission and free parking. No pets or outside beverages allowed. Gates open at 5:30 p.m.
September 19, 2009; 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Vineyards by the Fountain
City Center Fountain Plaza
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 wineglass. No carry-in tables permitted. Admission charge – call 757-282-2800 or visit www.ticketmaster.com for ticket information. Free parking. “Wine is bottled poetry “. Robert Lewis Stevenson
October 9, 2009; 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Sidewalk Sale
City Center on 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.
October 10, 2009; 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Sidewalk Sale
City Center on 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.
October 24, 2009; 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Neighbors and Nations
City Center Fountain Plaza
Discover the world in Newport News. Celebrate the diversity of the City while experiencing many of the various cultures present within the community. Attractions are scheduled to include live musical performances, a multitude of exhibits, artists and vendors, workshops, and an education children’s area. Food ($) and beverage ($). Free admission and free parking.
November 13, 2009; 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Oyster Point Oyster Roast
City Center Fountain Plaza
This popular event features live music by the Bank of Oz, seafood, watermen’s displays, maritime exhibits, and free children’s activities. Food ($) and beverage ($). Free admission and free parking.
December 4, 2009; 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
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 admission and free parking.
December 5, 2009; 11:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Santa at City Center
City 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.
December 6, 2009; 11:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Santa at City Center
City 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.
December 12, 2009; 11:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Santa at City Center
City 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.
December 13, 2009; 11:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Santa at City Center
City 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.
December 19, 2009; 11:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Santa at City Center
City 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.
December 20, 2009; 11:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Santa at City Center
City 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.
