Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2006
The Joffrey at 50Adam Sklute, associate artistic director of the Joffrey Ballet, talks about the companys history and the works on tap for Saturdays performance at the Ferguson By Sara Beth Walsh
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GRACE NOTES&fontsize=11&&&font_color=FFFFFF&back_color=8ab242&font=georgia.ttf&fontI=georgiai.ttf&fontB=georgiab.ttf&x=5&y=18"> If ground zero AKA the mall is the last place you like to be during the days following Thanksgiving, but youd still like to get a little shopping done, heres a idea. Head over to the Eastern Shore and get away from the madness. Each year the Eastern Shore of Virginia Artisans Guild hosts an open studio driving tour featuring 30 artisans, 12 studios, workshops and galleries with handmade items for sale. The tour is free (crossing the bridge will cost you, of course). Some of the businesses on the tour, which takes place from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 24-26, include Carol Meyers Pottery, High Point Glass Works, As the Wood Turns, and the Gallery at Eastville. For more info, visit: www.easternshoreartist.com. Master This: To be a dancer is to be a life-long learner even prima ballerinas take classes on a regular basis. Local dancers, dont miss this opportunity to learn from the best: Virginia Ballet Theatre will host a master class by Joffrey Ballets Mark Goldweber this Friday, Nov. 17. The Joffrey Ballet will be in the area for a performance at the Ferguson Center in Newport News. The class will held at 7 p.m. at the Virginia Ballet Theatre studios on Olney Road in Norfolk. Cost is $20. Make reservation by calling 622-4822 x 303. MORE >> |