01 | Creating Keepsakes Scrapbook Convention

Do you scrapbook? Make cards? Create home décor items? Then join us at a CK Scrapbook Convention! At the vendor faire, you’ll find a multitude of exhibitors, each offering the latest products on the market. In addition to shopping, set aside time to take classes that showcase techniques, create a variety of project types, and get you in touch with others that love the craft. And if you don’t get quite finished with your class projects, the evening crops provide the perfect environment to get caught up while socializing with friends old and new. Friday 10:00 am – 6:00 pm; Saturday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Pricing: Adults and children age 10 and older: $10 at the door or $7 with a coupon or $6 during online registration Two-day pass: $13 (available only at the convention and not during  online registration)                 Children 9 and younger: Free                 Seniors (age 65 and older): $7                 Military personnel and teachers: $5 (with ID)

01 | 3rd Annual Hampton Roads Tattoo Arts Festival

Mark your calendars for  March 1st, 2nd and, 3rd 2013. The 3rd Annual Hampton Roads Tattoo Festival is going to be better than ever. Presented by Folk City Tattoo and Twisted Ink magazine, the Third Annual Hampton Roads Tattoo Arts Festival will celebrate all aspects of the tattooing industry. During the event, interested attendees have the option of speaking with tattoo artists and having the work performed on-site. The cost of each tattoo is in addition to the entrance fee price and is negotiated between customer and artist. Hundreds of tattoo artists, tons of vendors, and live music/shows all weekend. Whether you want to get tattooed, do a little shopping, or just admire some of the best artists in the business, the Hampton Roads Tattoo Fest has something for just about everyone. Even the kids can enjoy face painting and temporary tattoos. Be sure to make your plans now. **Admission at the door only!! Friday: 12pm-12am Saturday: 10am-12am Sunday: 12pm-8pm

01 | Turtle Island Quartet with Michael Doucet

Michael Doucet, founder and fiddler in the world's best Cajun Band, Beausoleil, is the ideal partner for Turtle Island - the world's pre-eminent cross-genre string quartet. Afro Cuban rhythm, the modern jazz harmonic language, traditional and classical styles from France and even South Indian tabla grooves all find their place at this musical table - a sumptuous meal with spice, sweetness and unbridled joy. A petite fete - not to be missed! A Question and Answer session will follow the performance.

02 | Artists Who Teach Juried Exhibition

Artists currently teaching art in the four peninsula colleges and universities, as well as its public, private, and parochial schools are featured in this juried exhibition of over 115 art works. Works in drawing, watercolor, painting, printmaking, photography, crafts and sculpture will be on view. Cash awards totaling $850, including $500 First Place, $250 Second Place, and $100 Third Place, five Awards of Merit and five Honorable Mentions will be selected by the juror, noted Norfolk artist, David Johnson. The Charles H. Taylor Arts Center. 757/727-1490. www.hamptonarts.net (4205 Victoria Boulevard, Hampton, VA 23669)

02 | Clifford the Big Red Dog Birthday Party – Celebrating Read Across America Day

Clifford is 50!  Help us celebrate Read Across America Day and Clifford’s 50th birthday with a Big Red Dog Bash!  Play birthday party games, enjoy birthday cake, participate in story time with the Hampton Public Library and explore Birdwell Island with the traveling exhibit Clifford the Big Red Dog.  Activities are included in regular exhibit admission.

02 | Good Taste Matters: Downtown Hampton and Coliseum Central Restaurant Week

Good Taste Matters. Restaurant Week is upon us in Hampton. From March 2-March 9, enjoy a 2- course lunch for $10 and/or a 3 course meal for either $20 or $30 at participating restaurants in Downtown Hampton and the Coliseum Central/Peninsula Town Center districts.  Reservations are recommended but not mandatory. Downtown- Brent's Fine Food, Conch & Bucket, Grey Goose Restaurant, Marker 20, Musasi Japanese Restaurant, Regatta Grille at Crowne Plaza, Stillwater Tavern and Taphouse Coliseum Central-Abuelo's, Bar Louie, Bensi Ristorante Italiano, The Bistro at Courtyard Marriott, Cypress Grille at Embassy Suites, The Greene Turtle Sports Bar & Grill, Hayashi Sushi & Grill, Jason's Deli, NASCAR Sports Grille, Park Lane Tavern and Vincent's Gourmet Italian Ice

02 | Alan Skees: The Post Apocalypse Studies

2013 Artists Who Teach Juried Exhibition First Place Award Winner. Alan Skees will be featured in this one person show of his recent work as a result of the First Place Award in the 2012 Artists Who Teach Juried Exhibition. The artist will be exhibiting his recent prints and a mural size cut vinyl installation. The Charles H. Taylor Arts Center. 757/727-1490. www.hamptonarts.net (4205 Victoria Boulevard, Hampton, VA 23669)

08 | OZ The Great and Powerful 3D in IMAX

When Oscar Diggs (James Franco), a small-time circus magician with dubious ethics, is hurled away from dusty Kansas to the vibrant Land of Oz, he thinks he’s hit the jackpot—fame and fortune are his for the taking—that is until he meets three witches, Theodora (Mila Kunis), Evanora (Rachel Weisz) and Glinda (Michelle Williams), who are not convinced he is the great wizard everyone’s been expecting. Reluctantly drawn into the epic problems facing the Land of Oz and its inhabitants, Oscar must find out who is good and who is evil before it is too late. Putting his magical arts to use through illusion, ingenuity—and even a bit of wizardry—Oscar transforms himself not only into the great and powerful Wizard of Oz but into a better man as well.

09 | Camera Crewe Business Networking Expose’ And Aspiring Models’ Call

Mark your calendars for March 9, 2013!  Camera Crewe Photography and Video Services, LLC is hosting a business networking expose’ featuring a variety of vendors:  including authors and business entrepreneurs to introduce their services and products to the general public.  In addition, there will be a Model Call for ages 18 and up consisting of Photo Sessions, Group Discussions and future events.  There will be (4) four drawings for a Free Photo or Event Shoot.  Also, don’t miss out on the Door Prize Drawings!  Specific Hours of each event of that day and any additional programming information will be posted on Camera Crewe's website.  Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times and no child care services will be provided.  No professional or unauthorized photographers permitted.

09 | Professional Bull Riders

The PBR’s Touring Pro Division is about one thing: hunger. And it's coming your way. Buckle up: This is the stepping stone to the glitz and glamour of the elite Built Ford Tough Series, but there’s nothing minor-league about it. These are young men dreaming of the big time. To make it, they have to get past the same monsters you see every week on national television, and superstar veterans looking to stand in their way. Come out and see the action for yourself!

09 | Philadanco

The Philadelphia Dance Company (PHILADANCO) is celebrating more than 40 years of providing exceptional dance performances and training to its many communities throughout the U.S. and abroad. Since its inception in 1970, this remarkable company has had a significant impact on the dance world. Founded by the legendary Joan Myers Brown, the company has trained more than 4,500 dancers achieving the highest level of technical skills in dance and performance. Known throughout the world for its passion, power, skill and diversity, Philadanco is one of the most sought after modern dance companies in America. 8:00 p.m. Saturday performance;  2:30 p.m. Sunday performance

15 | 2013 Empty Bowls Virginia Peninsula Fundraiser

Presented by the Hampton History Museum and Metro Productions, this fundraiser brings together artists, chefs and the public to help feed hungry families and individuals in the community. Potters hand-craft soup bowls, and local chefs fill them with their unique recipes. Ticket holders receive soup in a bowl of their choosing, which they can take home, plus bread and dessert. The evening also features live music, a raffle, a silent auction and a cash bar. 100% of ticket sales will be donated to local hunger-fighting organizations. A limited number of tickets will be sold. They're $25 in advance, $30 at the door if available. Advance tickets can be purchased at the Starving Artist Studio in Newport News, Gallery at the Chapman in Hampton and the Hampton History Museum.

16 | Celebrate Women’s History Month with a Woman’s Place

16 | Shylock

Starring Guy Masterson. Written and directed by Gareth Armstrong. Villain or victim? Or is Shylock someone even more intriguing? Shylock is one of only two Jewish men in the whole of Shakespeare's immense output. In this poignant, powerful and yet very humorous account, he is unraveled to us through his only friend Tubal in a series of clever impersonations from Pontius Pilate to Edmund Kean, from Portia to Dracula. Gareth Armstrong's Shylock is rightly one of the world's most successful solo shows and here, Guy Masterson, perhaps the world's leading exponent of the form, and nephew of Sir Richard Burton, demonstrates its brilliance in a performance that celebrates the beauty of language, the power of history and the magic of theatre.

20 | Hampton University Conference on the Black Family

Since 1978, HU's Conference on the Black Family has created a forum for prevalent issues concerning the black family. HU President Dr. William R. Harvey saw a need for consistent dialogue in the African-American community and initiated the conference to fill the void.

22 | Southeastern Guns & Knives Show

Founded in 1982 by "Doc" Mendelson, SGK Shows carry on the uniquely American tradition of Gun Shows.  Catering to dealers and public alike, SGK currently produces gun shows on the East Coast. For the public, we strive to bring the best assortment of firearms and related products together for home defense, collecting, and sport shooting.

23 | Easter at Bass Pro Shops

Visit Bass Pro Shops in Hampton, VA Saturday, March 23 through Sunday, March 31 and enjoy our FREE Easter activities. Saturdays and Sundays, March 23rd-24th and 30th-31st from 1-4pm, and Monday through Friday, March 25th-29th from 6-8pm, bring the kids to have their FREE 4X6 photo taken with the Easter Bunny. An old-fashioned Easter Egg Hunt for kids ages 2-10 will be held Saturday and Sunday, March 23rd-24th and 30th-31st from 1-2pm. Registration for the Easter Egg Hunt will begin at 12:30pm with the hunt beginning promptly at 1pm and lasting only until 2pm. Find 5 eggs in the store and return to registration to get candy! Plus, Kids can enjoy fun crafts like making a bunny magnet Saturday March 23rd - Sunday March 24th from 1-4pm. Then they can create a bunny frame or do a scratch art egg crafts Friday March 29th from 6-8pm and Saturday March 30th-Sunday March 31st from 1-4pm. (Quantities limited, while supplies last.). So bring the family to Bass Pro Shops this spring and enjoy making some great Easter memories.

23 | Beautiful Kids Nonprofit Organization's Alopecia Awareness Show

Beautiful Kids was started in 2009 to improve the outlook of children living with Alopecia. We want to give our children hope for a cure and a chance to no longer feel different from their peers.

25 | Volunteer Training

Annual training at historic Fort Monroe. Reservations required.

29 | Flight of the Butterflies 3D in IMAX

It took Dr. Fred Urquhart almost 40 years to discover the monarch butterflies’ secret hideaway and prove the most incredible migration on Earth. Flight of the Butterflies 3D brings this scientific adventure to life with a compelling detective story that spans not only thousands of miles, but generations. Experience the remarkable Monarch butterfly migration, the most incredible migration on Earth, as never-before-seen on the giant IMAX screen.  The film’s award-winning production team filmed hundreds of millions of monarchs in their remote overwintering sanctuaries in Mexico and along their migratory routes from Canada, across the U.S. and into Mexico.  The result is a stunning documentary that tugs at the heartstrings.

30 | Easter Eggstravaganza

Celebrate the arrival of spring at Sandy Bottom Nature Park during the annual Easter Eggstravaganza. The annual event will include the Easter Bunny, a children’s craft area, storytelling, prizes, food vendors, and more. Twenty Easter egg hunts will be held throughout the day. The hunts are to be broken down by age group (3-6 years of age and 7-12 years of age). One hunt per child, per age group, please. Only 250 tickets will be sold for each age group so come out early! Each child that participates in a Hunt will receive a free goodie bag. In addition to the Easter egg hunts, children will also have a chance to have their picture taken with the Easter Bunny.  This year’s Easter Eggstravaganza is sponsored by the Friends of Sandy Bottom Nature Park and proceeds from the ticket sales will benefit the non-profit organization.

30 | Bryant & Stratton present: Breakfast with The Easter Bunny & Egg Hunt

You're just a hop, skip and a jump away from a great family event! Breakfast at 10:00am; Egg Hunt at 12:00pm Space is limited, so you must RSVP.

30 | Theatre IV in The Town Mouse & The Country Mouse

By Ford Flanagan. A quiet and simple country life or the fast-paced excitement of the City? That's the question confronting the County Mouse in this square dance meets sock hop retelling of the classic fable by Aesop. As the County Mouse ponders the abundant riches of the big city being offered by the fast talking Town Mouse, he feels the tug of a different kind of riches he left behind in the country. A Question and Answer session will follow the performance. 11:00 a.m. & 2:00 p.m. performances

30 | Spring Hunting Seminars

Getting ready for Turkey season? We can help, join us at Bass Pro Shops in Hampton, VA on March 30th and 31st and attend our FREE Spring Hunting Seminars! From 1-2pm each day, we will be talking about Selecting the Right Gun and Accessories and Proper Maintenance. Let our gun experts show you how to choose the right gun and accessories for a successful hunt. They will also instruct you on how to properly care for and maintain your firearm for safety and proper functioning. Then, from 2–3pm let us help you in selecting the right camo pattern or hunting vest for your hunting style. Our expert staff will walk you through the pattern that works best for your needs. Next up we have a Spring Hunting Safety Class from 3-4pm. Get ready for turkey season by attending a hunter safety class. NO certificates will be awarded for this class, this does NOT qualify as Basic Hunter Education Classroom Course. Lastly, from 4–5pm and learn more about Shotgun Patterning. Our experts can help you learn to pattern your shotgun for optimal performance. Choke, ammo, and target selection will be discussed.