Arts and Entertainment

Norfolk Public Schools Fine Arts

April 18 2026

10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Chrysler Museum of Art 1 Memorial Place, Norfolk, VA 23510, Price: Free, registration not required.

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Celebrate the arts from local K-12 students.

Free, registration not required.

Arts and Entertainment

Virtual Event: Haven or Hell? Jews in the Philippines During WWII

April 14 2026

10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Online event Make sure to register, Price: Free

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Writer Sandra Lanman shares the story of her grandmother Elsie, one of 1,300 Jewish refugees who came to the Philippines to avoid persecution in Europe only to face new trials and terrors during the Japanese occupation of the Philippines in WWII in this special program for Yom HaShoah.

On Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. EST, the MacArthur Memorial will present a free virtual lecture in honor of Yom HaShoah with writer and researcher Sandra Lanman about her grandmother Elsie, one of 1,300 Jewish refugees who came to the Philippines to avoid persecution in Europe only to face new trials and terrors during the Japanese occupation of the Philippines in World War II.

For years, Sandra Lanman knew her grandmother Elsie had escaped Germany to the Philippines only to lose her husband Gunther in the brutal Battle of Manila at the end of World War II. Aside from a few photos and family stories, she knew little else. In 2019, a serendipitous encounter on Facebook led her to Gunther’s great-nephew and a trove of photos of Elsie and Gunther in Manila. The discovery sparked her interest in the history of this little-known Jewish sanctuary from the Holocaust. Through film, photos and Elsie’s own words, Sandy’s presentation tells the story of the rescue of 1,300 European Jews and the challenges and terrors they faced under the Japanese occupation during World War II.

Sandra Lanman is an award-winning writer and public relations professional in New Jersey. She began her career as a staff writer for The Home News, a NJ daily, where she won awards for health, medical and human interest writing. She later worked as a public relations professional in the arts and public television, and as a director of media relations for Rutgers University, winning national recognition for several projects, including crisis communication following 9/11. She has been a consultant and writer serving clients in higher education, music and the nonprofit sector, and has volunteered with organizations focused on the environment and hunger. Sandra holds a bachelor’s degree in English and master’s in communication and information studies, both from Rutgers University.

This virtual presentation will include a Q&A session. This event is free and open to the public.

Arts and Entertainment

Virtual Book Talk: Taking Flight, The Nadine Ramsey Story

March 14 2026

10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Online event Make sure to register, Price: Free

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On Saturday, March 14, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. EST, the MacArthur Memorial will present a free virtual lecture by Dr. Raquel Ramsey on her co-authored book-turned-film, Taking Flight: The Nadine Ramsey Story.

Dr. Ramsey will discuss the life of Nadine Ramsey, one of the only Women’s Airforce Service Pilots (WASPs) to fly in wartime skies during WWII. Nadine rose from a childhood in Kansas during the Great Depression to break gender barriers in the history of American flight to become a leader in her field, serving as a pilot, instructor, and one of the few women to fly a fighter plane during WWII.

Dr. Raquel R. Ramsey is the widow of Col. Edwin P. Ramsey, 26th Cavalry PS who led the Last Mounted Horse Cavalry Charge in U.S. Army history and Commander of the East Central Luzon Guerilla Forces as he fought four years behind enemy lines. Col. Ramsey graduated from Oklahoma Military Academy in 1937 and from OU College of Law in 1952 after returning from the war. Ed Ramsey passed away last March 7, 2013 and was buried in Arlington National Cemetery on June 28, 2013. Ed and Raquel were married for 34 wonderful years. Dr. Ramsey retired on June 15, 2013 after 50 years in the Education profession from Beverly Hills Unified School District where she was a teacher and Coordinator of the English Language Program for 23 years. She also taught English at the Yeshiva University High Schools of Los Angeles and International School in Manila. She has also been an instructor in several subjects at the University of Santo Tomas, where she obtained her degrees. Raqui, as most people know her, has been actively engaged in several military organizations with Col. Ramsey like the Philippine Scouts Heritage Society, The U.S. Cavalry Association and on June 6, 2015 became an honorary cadet at the Oklahoma Military Academy where her husband is in the Hall of Fame. In 2018, she received the Congressional Gold Medal on behalf of her husband at the PSHS reunion.

Dr. Ramsey is the Executive Producer of “NEVER SURRENDER: THE ED RAMSEY STORY” by Vanilla Fire Productions which premiered on Nov. 13, 2016 at the Simon Wiesenthal Center Museum of Tolerance. She has been involved with the promotion of her husband’s book, “Lieutenant Ramsey’s War” which was published in 1990 and just completed his sister’s book, “TAKING FLIGHT: THE NADINE RAMSEY STORY” which will be published in the fall of 2020 by the University of Kansas Press. Raqui now carries Ed and Nadine’s legacy, doing book signings and media appearances nationwide. She completed the documentary with Vanilla Fire Productions again as Executive Producer of “TAKING FLIGHT: THE NADINE RAMSEY STORY” for a Premiere on Nov 16, 2025 at the Simon Wiesenthal Center Museum of Tolerance in LA. Screenings will be held in many Museums and Libraries all over the U.S.

This virtual presentation will include a Q&A session. This event is free and open to the public.

Arts and Entertainment

Virtual Book Talk: A Task Force Called Faith

March 5 2026

10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Online event Make sure to register, Price: Free

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Author Steve Vogel discusses the story of the soldiers that survived the Battle of the Chosin Reservoir.

On Thursday, March 5, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. EST, the MacArthur Memorial will present a free virtual lecture by Steve Vogel on his latest publication, A Task Force Called Faith: The Untold Story of the U.S. Army Soldiers Who Fought for Survival at Chosin Reservoir―and Honor Back Home.

Mr. Vogel will discuss the little-known US Army unit of 2,300, known as Task Force Faith, who suffered false accusations of cowardice following the Battle of the Chosin Reservoir while under the command of Gen. Douglas MacArthur during the Korean War, and their continued fight for recognition for their role during the battle at “Frozen Chosin 75 years later.

Steve Vogel is a veteran journalist who reported for The Washington Post for more than two decades, writing extensively about military affairs. His reporting about the war in Afghanistan was part of a package of Washington Post stories selected as a finalist for the 2002 Pulitzer Prize. Vogel covered the fall of the Berlin Wall, the 9/11 attack on the Pentagon, the wars in Iraq, and U.S. military operations in Rwanda, Somalia, and the Balkans. His previous books include Betrayal in Berlin, Through the Perilous Fight, and The Pentagon.

This virtual presentation will include a Q&A session. This event is free and open to the public.

Arts and Entertainment

Homeschool Studio at Perry Glass Studio

April 22 2026

10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Chrysler Museum Glass Studio 245 Grace Street, Norfolk VA 23510, Price: $8 for Museum Members, $15 for non-members. Registration required.

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April showers bring May flowers. Experiment with different wet media like watercolor, ink, and dye to create a beautiful botanical work of art.

Perfect for unique thinkers, Homeschool Studio encourages students to gaze at artwork in the galleries and connect with artists from around the world. In the Diamonstein Education Workshop, young artists create, design, sculpt, paint, and play with creative processes. Don’t miss out! This popular program often sells out. Advanced registration is required.

$8 for Museum Members, $15 for non-members. Registration required.

Being On The Water

Trailside Headquarters Grand Opening & Celebrate Trails Day

April 25 2026

10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Elizabeth River Trail TBD, Price: This event is free and open to the public. No registration is required.

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This year’s Celebrate Trails Day will be extra special for the Elizabeth River Trail!

For the first time ever, we are opening the doors to our brand-new Trailside Headquarters and you’re invited to help us celebrate this exciting new chapter.

Our Trailside HQ for the Elizabeth River Trail Foundation represents years of community support, growth, and momentum. It gives our designated National Recreation Trail a permanent home right along the path it serves, and creates a space where programs, partnerships, and community connections can continue to grow.

Join us for a Grand Opening celebration featuring:

A first look inside the new Trailside HQ!

Family-friendly programming and activities for all ages

Freebies, giveaways, and opportunities to support the trail through ERT-branded merchandise, becoming a Trailblazer donor, and more!

Information about how to connect with us and support the trail you love

As an added bonus, this celebration takes place on Celebrate Trails Day, a nationwide event led by Rails to Trails Conservancy. It’s a day dedicated to getting outside, connecting with your community, and celebrating the power of trails to bring people together.

The Elizabeth River Trail exists because of our incredible neighbors, businesses, and supporters who believed in creating something lasting for Norfolk.

This event is free and open to the public. No registration is required, just show up and be ready to have a great time celebrating this momentous occasion with our non-profit foundation.

Arts and Entertainment

Introduction to Neon at Perry Glass Studio

April 11 2026

10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Chrysler Museum Glass Studio 245 Grace Street, Norfolk VA 23510, Price: $280 Museum members, $350 for non-members

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Spend the weekend creating a cool piece of illuminated art to display in your home or office. As you perfect your design, explore different torches and techniques and enjoy discussions about noble gases and the effects each one creates when energized. Also, learn the best way to design a work for practical mounting. Once you complete your design, we will finish and mount the work for you. A transformer for lighting the piece is included.

Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.

Ages 16 +

$280 Museum members, $350 for non-members
We will contact you when your art is ready for pick up. Due to the fragility of neon pieces, we are unable to ship completed work.
Class times are fixed, any arrivals 15 minutes or more after start time may not be accommodated.
Refunds will not be granted retroactively for missed classes.
A full refund or rescheduling may only be granted if written notice is provided five or more days from the scheduled event. Please email studio@chrysler.org to cancel your registration.

Your 20%-member discount will apply at checkout once you create your online account and sign in. Not a member? Join today to receive exclusive membership benefits right away!

Arts and Entertainment

Wonder Wednesday Spring Break

April 8 2026

10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Chrysler Museum of Art- Huber Court 1 Memorial Place, Norfolk, VA 23510, Price: Price may vary

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How do artists make big pictures out of small parts? Create with fun shapes, add to a giant puzzle, and discover how artists make sculptures on this Wonder adventure.

Arts and Entertainment

Mixtape First Thursday: Wine Tasting

April 2 2026

10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Chrysler Museum of Art- Zinnia Cafe 1 Memorial Place, Norfolk, VA 23510, Price: Free, limited space, registration required.

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Join us at the cafe for a series of fun and inspiring hands-on classes held in conjunction with Mixtape First Thursdays. Check out our rotating lineup of creative, seasonal workshops to complement the evening’s festivities.

Free, limited space, registration required.

Arts and Entertainment

Mixtape First Thursday: Wine Tasting

April 2 2026

10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Chrysler Museum of Art- Zinnia Cafe 1 Memorial Place, Norfolk, VA 23510, Price: Free, limited space, registration required.

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Free, limited space, registration required!

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