Newport News This Week (09/10): Mahler's Titan Symphony With Eric Jacobsen

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Mahler's Titan Symphony With Eric Jacobsen

Conductor Eric Jacobsen leads a full performance of Mahler's Symphony No. 1, "Titan," Thursday, Sept. 10, at Christopher Newport University — one of the more ambitious classical bookings on the local calendar this month.

VA250 • "Revolution Close to Home" Museum Exhibition

A new exhibition opening Thursday, Sept. 10, at CNU traces the Revolutionary War era through a local lens, part of the run-up to Virginia's 250th anniversary commemorations.

The Andrew Shannon Southeast Community Day Parade and Festival

Newport News's Southeast Community holds its annual parade and festival Saturday, Sept. 12 — marching bands, vendors, and genuine neighborhood pride.

Events This Week

Dinner & Dialogue

William & Mary pairs a meal with structured conversation Tuesday, Sept. 15 — a low-key way to meet people outside your usual circle.

Discovery Lab: Exploring the Deep!

A hands-on science workshop Tuesday, Sept. 15, digs into marine research — a good fit for curious kids or anyone who wants an excuse to poke at deep-sea specimens.

Musical Mosaic: Symphony Under the Stars

William & Mary hosts an outdoor symphonic performance Tuesday, Sept. 15 — bring a blanket for open-air classical music.

Pet Therapy with Norman

A campus stress-reliever Wednesday, Sept. 16, at William & Mary: therapy dog Norman is on duty for anyone who needs a study break.

Denbigh Day Parade & Festival

Newport News Parks & Rec's Denbigh neighborhood turns out for its annual parade and festival Saturday, Sept. 19 — a family-friendly staple on the fall calendar.

More This Week

• Girls That Hike 757 gathers for a group outdoor hike Saturday, Sept. 12.
• Luther Barnes headlines the Andrew Shannon Gospel Music Celebration Saturday, Sept. 12.
• Kierra Sheard-Kelly continues the Andrew Shannon Gospel Music Celebration Sunday, Sept. 13.
• Shooting Star: Granny's First 100 Years! brings a large-scale commemorative performance to Hampton Sunday, Sept. 13.
• Supernova International Ska Festival fills a historic outdoor venue with ska bands Sunday, Sept. 13.
• Bluegrass & Brews Night with 65 North Pickers pairs live bluegrass with local craft beverages Thursday, Sept. 17.
• Homegirl Hike (757) hosts a social wellness hike Sunday, Sept. 20.

Civic Watch

EDA Board Meeting

Hampton's Economic Development Authority board meets Tuesday, Sept. 15; agenda and meeting details are posted via the city's official calendar, linked above.

Campus Corner

Need a Bike? Shuttles to the Williamsburg Bicycle Co-Op

William & Mary runs shuttles Thursday, Sept. 10, to the Williamsburg Bicycle Co-Op for students hunting an affordable set of wheels.

Pizza My Mind - Newport News Shipbuilding

Newport News Shipbuilding recruiters swing by CNU Thursday, Sept. 10, for a casual pizza-and-career-talk session — worth a stop for engineering students eyeing the shipyard.

Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center Information Session

Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center holds a career information session Thursday, Sept. 10, at William & Mary for students exploring healthcare paths.

Local Business

Gather Newport News: Headshot Day

Gather Newport News offers professional headshots Thursday, Sept. 17 — a handy, low-cost pick-me-up for résumés and LinkedIn profiles.