CANCELLED: STORIES ON STAGE: THE CLOTHES THAT MADE ME
EVENT UPDATE
As news has continued to develop regarding coronavirus (COVID-19), and in response to the state of emergency in the Commonwealth of Virginia, the Hermitage has made the difficult decision to cancel Stories on Stage: The Clothes That Made Me scheduled for Friday, March 20th, 2020. All ticket purchasers will automatically receive a refund within 8-10 business days. For questions regarding public programs, please contact Andrew Cronin at acronin@thehermitagemuseum.org
Friday, March 20, 6-9PM
Do you have a piece of clothing that changed you? Saved you? Ruined you?
In support of our exhibition, Style & Flair: Selections from the Wardrobe of Florence K. Sloane, we’ve asked some of Hampton Roads’ biggest names to tell a true story about the article of clothing that changed their lives (for good or bad). Join us for an evening of original storytelling as the Hermitage presents, Stories on Stage: The Clothes That Made Me. Featuring stories from:
Tim Seibles (American poet, professor, and the former Poet Laureate of Virginia)
Hannah Sobol (Story Maker/Producer)
Dan Mathews (Senior VP, PETA)
April Uhrin (Arts for Learning)
Brad McMurran (Artistic Director, Push Comedy Theater)
Kelly Lepkowski (Teacher of the Year, Corporate Landing Middle School)
Philip Odango (Award-winning cosplayer, Singer Sewing Ambassador)
Jarrell Williams (NOMARAMA)
Lynn Ruehlmann (founder, Cascading Stories)
Mensah Bey (artist) & Bakar Bey (educator, writer, poet)
Joshua Weinstein (founder, Norfolk Tour Company)
Carine McCandless (author, The Wild Truth)
Daniel Valentine (guidance counselor, Manchester High School)
Brandon Brinkley (Wardrobe Stylist)
Christie Frederick (Assistant Professor, Division of Fine Arts, NSU)
Tickets include complimentary hors d’oeuvres and beverages available for purchase. Members with their membership card in hand will receive $1 discount on each alcoholic beverage. Doors open at 5:45pm.
A limited number of tickets available.
Members: $10 | $12 Non-Members
Purchase Tickets Here
CANCELLED: COMMUNITY DAY + VINTAGE MARKET
EVENT UPDATE
As news has continued to develop regarding coronavirus (COVID-19), and in response to the state of emergency in the Commonwealth of Virginia, the Hermitage has made the difficult decision to cancel Stories on Stage: The Clothes That Made Me scheduled for Friday, March 20th, 2020. All ticket purchasers will automatically receive a refund within 8-10 business days. For questions regarding public programs, please contact Andrew Cronin at acronin@thehermitagemuseum.org
Saturday, April 4, 11AM – 2PM
Mark your calendars for the first-ever Hermitage Community Day + Vintage Market. Join us outside along the banks of the Lafayette River as some of the area’s leading regional vendors display the very best in vintage clothing, records, books, and more! Enjoy activities for kids and adults, food, drinks, and free entry into the Hermitage’s newest exhibition, Style & Flair. The Elizabeth River Trail Foundation and Social Cycling Norfolk will also be hosting a Tweed Ride to the event, click here for more details!
Featured Vendors:
Tiny Record Room
The Book Exchange (books, music, movies, more!)
Nomads Clothing Exchange
La Lolita Vintage
Pretty Bright Loud and Busy Vintage
Autumn Laufer
360 Vintage Designs
Previous Life NFK
Midwest Eclectic
Toymeister
Button Slashers
and more!
Food Trucks:
The Coop
Bodacious Pizza
Just Cupcakes
Support for this event comes from:
Smartmouth Beer | The Elizabeth River Trail | Social Cycling Norfolk
Black and white photography by Lindsay Collette
PREVIOUS EVENTS:
STYLE & FLAIR OPENING PARTY
Friday, February 21, 6-9PM
Be one of the first to view the Hermitage Museum’s newest exhibition, Style & Flair: Selections from the Wardrobe of Florence K. Sloane. Don’t miss this one-of-a kind chance to see a range of vintage clothing from the early 1900s to 1930s. From simple, pre-war daywear to lavish and vibrant evening attire, these items will illustrate the evolution of fashion over the decades and shed light on the personal style choices of a fearless, fashion-forward woman of Norfolk. The Opening will be a grand night of art and entertainment featuring live jazz from the Russell Scarborough Quartet, dancing, complimentary heavy hors d’oeuvres from Catering Concepts, beverages available for purchase including a signature cocktail, cigars on the patio featuring Primo Cigars & Coffee, complimentary valet services provided by Express Valet, and a red carpet photo opportunity. The evening begins early with an exclusive Member Preview Hour from 6 -7 pm hosted by clothing and textile expert, Colleen Callahan. Full festivities begin at 7pm with an introduction by Curator of Collections Lindsay Neal.
Tickets available in advance or at the door while space remains.
Members: $10 | Non-Members $15
Purchase Tickets Here
Member Preview Hour 6-7pm | All Guests 7-9pm
Members with their membership card in hand will receive $1 discount on each alcoholic beverage.
Guests are invited to wear attire inspired by fashion from the 1900s to 1930s.
The Style & Flair Opening Party is supported by:
Distinctive Event Rentals | Smartmouth Brewing Co. | Catering Concepts | Costume & Textile Specialists
Exhibition support from Weinstein Properties
STYLE & FLAIR PANEL EVENT
Friday, March 6, 6-9PM
Join us for a spirited roundtable discussion featuring Evie Terrono, Ph.D. (Professor of Art History Randolph-Macon College), Peggy Haile-McPhillips (City of Norfolk Historian), and Lindsay Neal (Hermitage Curator of Collections), as they discuss the life and times of Hermitage founder, Florence K. Sloane. Tickets include complimentary hors d’oeuvres and beverages available for purchase. Members with their membership card in hand will receive $1 discount on each alcoholic beverage. Doors open at 5:45pm.
Tickets available in advance or at the door while space remains.
Members: $7 | Non-Members: $10 | Students: Free with advance registration
Purchase Tickets Here
