Olde Towne Portsmouth, Virginia

11/03/2013

The Olde Towne Santa arrives Friday, November 29, 2013 at the Portsmouth Art & Cultural Center for the start of the 10th Annual Winter Wonderland. Learn more...

"Santa may not always come down the chimney or through the front door. But, he always comes through t

08/31/2012

You can stay right in Olde Towne Portsmouth and there's lots to do right here this Labor Day Weekend.

So, it's Labor Day Weekend and you are still thinking what to do.  There's plenty going on right here in Olde Town Portsmouth.  Take a look at these five events:  

08/04/2012

Happy Birthday, U.S. Coast Guard Check out this great video of the event going on today!

Not sure what to do Today? Come to Olde Towne Portsmouth and take part in Portsmouth's Coast Guard City Celebration.

07/16/2012

Better SAVE the DATE on this event: Saturday, August 4th FREE CONCERT featuring the Deloreans, an all 80's show band out of Hampton Roads, Virginia. They have been named "America's Favorite 80's Show Band". It all takes place in Olde Towne at the High Street Landing Flagpole Stage from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. It's all part of Portsmouth's Coast Guard City Celebration. Please share to help spread the word.

An 80's Show Band dedicated to taking you "Back to the Eighties". High-energy, full-production, and costumes; add two hot chicks and a Billy Idol and get the Hottest 80's Show Band in the US!!

07/16/2012

Here's a great article and picture of the Coast Guard Base in Portsmouth, Virginia. Portsmouth is an official Coast Guard City. Watch this week for information on Portsmouth's Coast Guard City Celebration.

Cool shot of Coast Guard assets from helo overflight.

The 270-foot Medium Endurance Cutters Campbell, Forward, Harriet Lane, Legare, Northland, and Tampa are shown here at Coast Guard Base Portsmouth. The first of the Medium Endurance Cutters entered service in 1983 and have for 28 years been tasked with the principal missions of maritime law enforcement and search and rescue missions. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd class David Weydert.

02/11/2011

The weekend weather looks like we'll see temperatures in the mid 50's! Perfect for all the Valentine's events, activities and dining in Olde Towne Portsmouth this weekend. It's Thursday. Start planning now. Read On...

The 'Weekend Update' for Olde Towne Portsmouth features the Valentine's Day Weekend edition. Time is running short to make plans for the weekend. So, let's get started.

02/04/2011

The 'Weekend Update' for Olde Towne Portsmouth is here. It's 'First Events Weekend' with First Friday and more.

It's another 'Weekend Update' for Olde Towne Portsmouth. It's the first weekend in February so it must be 'First Events Weekend' featuring First Friday. First Friday is a stage for local galleries, shops and museums in Portsmouth’s

01/27/2011

Want to know what's happening in Olde Towne Portsmouth this weekend? Take a peek at the 'Weekend Update'. Read On...

Welcome to my first 'Weekend Update' for Olde Towne Portsmouth. Hey, it's Thursday. The weekend is just hours away!

01/27/2011

Let's help H.E.R. score big with their 'Over the Hill Bowl'. Read On...

Help and Emergency Response, Inc. has helped many people locally for almost 28 years. That's no more evident than the past year, when the shelter saw a 71 percent increase in people seeking to stay there.

01/26/2011

On Satuday, January 29, 2011 you can decorate a tile at Andalo's Clubhouse. These tiles will be on permanent display in the Birthday Rooms that are part of the renovated Children's Museum of Virginia. Read On...

This weekend, help decorate the Children's Museum of Virginia. That's right. On Saturday you can participate in a workshop, 'Decorate a Tile for display in the Children's Museum'.

01/26/2011

Want to know what to do in Olde Towne Portsmouth? Look for the 'Weekend Update' about what's going on. It all starts this Thursday. Read On...

It's Thursday. The long anticipated weekend is coming up. Do you know what's happening in Olde Towne Portsmouth? Well, starting this Thursday we're going to help you.

01/26/2011

Thank you for making 'A New Day in Olde Towne' the 'Number One' blog. You helped to make it the 'most read' community blog in Hampton Roads in 2010. David Cartier has listed some of his most popular blog posts last year. Thank you for all your support. Read On...

I spent the last few days thinking about this article. What to say. How to say it. Whether or not I should even write it at all.

01/26/2011

The Virginia Sports Hall of Fame has announced the newsest members to be inducted into the Sports Hall of Fame. The "Class of 2011" includes NFL great Tiki Barber. Tickets go on sale tomorrow for the 40th Annual Induction Ceremony on April 30th. Read On...

The Virginia Sports Hall of Fame and Museum has announced the new members to be inducted into their Sports Hall of Fame. The members of the Class of 2011 are chosen by a vote of the statewide Honors Court committee.

01/26/2011

The Portsmouth City Council will hold the first of two Community Meetings tonight - January 18, 2011. The focus will be on the budget for the City of Portsmouth. This is a great opportunity to listen to your fellow neighbiors.

01/26/2011

Where did the year go? Tomorrow, The Hampton Roads Show begins their second season showcasing the people and places of our region. Congratulations and Happy Birthday! Read On...

One year ago tommorow, FOX 43 TV launched a new program - ‘The Hampton Roads Show’. That was on January 18, 2010. With so much to offer in the region, it made sense to have a

01/26/2011

Congratulations to Syd Meers and the staff at Stove, the restaurant! They were ranked in the Top Ten Restaurants in Hampton Roads by Hampton Roads Magazine. The Port Norfolk restaurant was the only one in Portsmouth to make the prestigious list. Read On...

Although the menu regularly changes at Stove, the restaurant, they continuously serve an impressive array of neo-Southern cuisine. Their consistency and upscale quality has earned owner / chef Sydney Meers a top spot in the 2010 Platnium Plate Awards.

01/26/2011

The Morgan State University Choir will appear at Willett Hall as part of the concert series presented by Portsmouth Community Concerts, Inc. The concert will take place on Friday, February 4, 2011 at 8 p.m. Read On...

The Morgan State University Choir, one of the nation's most prestigious university choral ensembles is coming to Portsmouth. They will appear at Willett Hall as part of the concert series presented by Portsmouth Community Concerts.

01/26/2011

The cancellation of the Portsmouth Public Library Book Sale will create a loss of revenue for the City of Portsmouth. How much? We're not sure. No one knows. Last year, it generated $13,000 to the city. Read On...

If you were planning to go to the book sale today sponsored by the 'Friends of the Portsmouth Public Library', it's not happening. The first book sale for 2011 will not take place as planned for today and tomorrow.