Tuesday-Saturday SUFFOLK FARMERS' MARKET / NEW SUFFOLK CITY MARKET Location: Suffolk City Market and Country Store, 162 South Main Street Shoppers select locally-grown, fresh picked produce when the farmers' market opens in a new, year-round location at 162 South Main Street under the name of "Suffolk City Market and Country Store." It was the previous home of Epps' Farm Supply which served a steadfast customer bases for 55 years. The Suffolk City Market and Country Store is a culmination of the historic market that was a favorite of generations at the former Main Street City Hall and the more recent summer downtown market sponsored by the city Tourism office for the last several years. Under private management of Beale & Johnson Markets, LLC, the market will open Saturday, April 5, and operate Tuesday through Friday, 9am-5pm and on Saturday from 9am to 3pm. (757) 630-5091 Through 6/6/08 "BEYOND READING: BOOKS AS ART" EXHIBIT Location: Suffolk Museum, 118 Bosley Avenue 6/7/08 MARCH FOR JESUS PARADE SPONSORED BY IMPACT SUFFOLK Location: Downtown Suffolk March for Jesus calls Christians to unite and take the joy of knowing Jesus beyond the church walls and into the streets of our city with praise and prayer. Participants may register as Church/Christian organizations; a float entry, decorated bicycle/tricycle/wagon entry; decorated trucks entry; banner competition; praise/dance teams. The Theme "A day on earth as it is in Heaven." 10am Parade step off; Praise & Prayer Rally until 12pm (city parking lot on N. Commerce Street). Contact Okpun Langley at (757) 859-6818. 6/14 /08- 6/15/08 VIRGINIA REGIONAL FESTIVAL OF FLIGHT Location: Suffolk Executive Airport Come see hundreds of homebuilt, antique, classic, military, ultralight, and powered parachute aircraft at the Suffolk Executive Airport during the largest aircraft "Fly-In" in the Mid-Atlantic. See Radio Controlled aircraft on display. Examine all the airplanes up close; talk with pilots and builders. Visit the Youth Tent for hands-on activities. Kids and parents, come fly Control Line Models with an instructor at your elbow! Participate in aviation-related forums and "do it yourself" workshops. Enjoy a pancake breakfast daily 8 to 11 am and other food during the day. Since there is no Aerobatic Air Show aircraft will be free to arrive and depart all day keeping the air buzzing. See www.VirginiaFlyin.org for photos, maps, updates and detailed information. (757) 514-4130. 6/14/08 SANKOFA AFRICAN-AMERICAN FESTIVAL - CONSTANT'S WHARF PARK Location: Constant's Wharf Park, behind the Hilton Garden Inn & Suffolk Conference Center Sankofa is a Ghanaian expression which says "Always remember the past for therein lies the future." That is, we should reach back and gather the best of what our past has to teach us, so that we can achieve our full potential as we move forward. Spend a weekend celebrating the visual and performing arts, crafts, ethnic -specific vendors and cuisine. Free and open to the public. (757) 514-7250 6/17/08 Butterfly Survey Location: Nansemond National Wildlife Refuge Skilled volunteers are needed for a butterfly survey to be conducted at the Nansemond National Wildlife Refuge led by biologist Don Schwab. This survey is expected to take six hours and transportation will be provided departing from the Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge. 8am. (757) 986-3480. 6/17/08 - 7/11/08 SUFFOLK ART LEAGUE'S OPEN MEMBERS EXHIBIT Location: Suffolk Museum, 118 Bosley Avenue Exhibit of recent work produced by Suffolk Art League's member artists. Free and open to the public. Sponsored by The Suffolk Art League and The Suffolk Museum in cooperation with the Suffolk Fine Arts Commission. (757) 923-2371. 6/19/08 - 7/15/08 EXHIBIT FEATURING ERIC MURRAY Location: Suffolk Museum, 118 Bosley Avenue This exhibit features works from the winner of the Suffolk Art League Annual Juried Exhibition. The Suffolk Museum is free and open to the public Tuesday-Saturday 10am-5pm and Sunday 1pm-4pm. (757) 923-2371. 6/20/08 T.G.I.F. SUMMER CONCERT FEATURING "FAB" (BEACH MUSIC) Location: Constant's Wharf Park, behind the Hilton Garden Inn & Suffolk Conference Center Unwind at the Wharf after a long work week! Enjoy music, food and great company. Each Friday evening is highlighted by a different musical genre. Enjoy the sounds of salsa, bluegrass, R & B, rock-n-roll, country, dance, beach music and more! Free and open to the public. 5:30pm-9pm Performers to be announced. Call Suffolk Parks and Recreation at (757) 514-7267 for more information. June 20 - FAB (beach music) June 27- Rhondels - (beach music) July 11 - B2B Band (Jimmy Buffet Cover Band) July 18 - Ray Pittman Project (variety) July 25 - Hotcakes (variety) 6/22/08 AMERICAN GIRL PROGRAM FEATURING "KIRSTEN" Location: Riddick's Folly House Museum Kirsten Larson is a pioneer girl of strength and spirit who settles on the American frontier. American Girl publications on sale with all proceeds benefiting the American Girls programs. Free and open to the public. Reservations required. 2:00 p.m. & 3:30 p.m. (757) 934-1390. 6/27/08 T.G.I.F. SUMMER CONCERT Location: Constant's Wharf Park, behind the Hilton Garden Inn & Suffolk Conference Center Unwind at the Wharf after a long work week! Enjoy music, food and great company. Each Friday evening is highlighted by a different musical genre. Enjoy the sounds of salsa, bluegrass, R & B, rock-n-roll, country, dance, beach music and more! Free and open to the public. 5:30pm-9pm Performers to be announced. Call Suffolk Parks and Recreation at (757) 514-7267 for more information. June 27- Rhondels - (beach music) July 11 - B2B Band (Jimmy Buffet Cover Band) July 18 - Ray Pittman Project (variety) July 25 - Hotcakes (variety)