| A Salute to NATO |
| |
|
|
Celebrating the
Czech Republic
April 27 - May 3, 2009 |
|
| Contact Information |
Norfolk's International
Azalea Festival
220 Boush Street
Norfolk, Virginia 23510
Phone: (757) 605.3073
Fax: (757) 282.2787
Contact us
Group Tour Information
Please contact Norfolk Convention and Visitors Bureau
1.800.368.3097
www.norfolkcvb.com
Annual Parade of Nations
High School Band Participation Information
Please contact Performing Arts Consultants 1.800.872.3378
www.usafest.org
|
|
 |
Schedule of Events
Please join us next yearApril 26 - May 1, 2010Tour groups, please feel free to contact us or Norfolk’s Convention and Visitors Bureau so that we may help you plan your tour during festival week.
Schedule of 2009 Festival Events
Introduction of the QueenKaufman Theatre - Chrysler Museum of Art Friday, February 20 at 5:30PM Cost: FREE and Open to the Public* Sponsored by Metro Machine A wine and cheese reception will follow the introduction of the year's Queen Azalea, Captain Magdalena Dvorakova. Enjoy a short orchestra performance by the Govenor's School for the Arts. Hampton & Newport News Rooms - Webb Center, Old Dominion University Monday, April 6 from 8AM-2PM Cost: FREE and Open to the Public Local Norfolk High School students and college freshman are chosen though an essay contest to serve as Student Diplomats in the Model NATO Challenge. Watch as the 2009 Student Diplomats each represent on of the 26 NATO member nation's interests in a spirited debate modeled after real NATO problem solfing techniques. Exhibition of World War II International Military Posters Baron and Ellin Gordon Folk Art Galleries - Old Dominion University Friday, April 17th - May 5th Preview the International WWII Military Poster Exhibit before it is displayed at the Czech Republic Embassy in Washington D.C. Display will be at the Folk Art Gallery from April 17th- May 5th. NATO Golf ClassicSewell's Point Golf Course Thursday, April 2310:30 Registration, 11 Lunch, 12 Cost: $100/individual, $320/team of four Sewell's Point Golf Course is open to the public who are participating in the tournament. Golf alongside the NATO Headquarters military officers and staff coupled with local golfers who just love the game. Fee includes cart, greens fees, giveaways, lunch, dinner and prizes! Saturday, April 25 at 12-noon Sponsored by the Norfolk Naval Sailing Association and the Norfolk Naval Sailing Center. The race will use government marks in the Southern Bay area, offering two fleets in each of spinnaker, non-spinnaker/single head sail and cruising classes. Registration closes on 22 Apri. The Skippers Meeting is at 6PM on 24 April at Baxter Sail Makers on Willoughby Spit in Norfolk , and race/awards banquet is at 6PM 25 April at the Joint Forces Staff College Pub #l. The Norfolk Naval Sailing Association point of contact is Chess Harris at 757-676-8305, or messingabout34@yahoo.com. For registration and race instructions visit the Azalea Festival Regatta homepage at:
Opening Ceremony and Coronation of the QueenNorfolk Scope PlazaMonday, April 27 at 4PMCost: FREE and Open to the Public Please join us as Queen Azalea, Captain Magdalena Dvorakova, is crowned and we celebrate Norfolk's international community with the raising of all NATO member flags. With musical accompaniment by the US Atlantic Fleet Band and a military band from the Czech Republic, the Opening Ceremony is a breathtaking experience you don't want to miss.
Student Forum L. Douglas Wilder Center - Norfolk State University Wednesday, April 29 from 9AM-12 Noon Cost: FREE and Open to the Public With guidance provided by Staff Officers from NATO Headquarters, Norfolk High School students will perform skits that demonstrate what the events that occurred in Prague in the Spring of 1968 tell us about the future role of NATO in this annual competition. ODU-ACT Symposium & World Affairs Council DinnerTed Constant Center - Old Dominion University& Waterside Marriott 8:30AM Registration / 9AM Symposium (Free- Invite Only) 6:15PM WAC Reception and 7:15 WAC Dinner - Norfolk Waterside Marriott ($65 non member/$50 members/ $40 students/ $600 Corporate table of 10/ $400 Sponsored student table of 10) ODU and the Allied Command Transformation, in conjunction with the International Azalea Festival's most honored nation, the Czech Republic, will bring together poicy makers, academics and military officers from both sides of the Atlantic to explore how the Alliance, using the tools of persuasion and inspiration, will help build a stable and peaceful international order in the 21st century. This year's topic- NATO at Sixty - Emerging Strategic ImperativesFollowing the Symposium, the World Affairs Council Dinner will honor H.E. Petr Kolar, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary, Embassy of the Czech Republic. For more information about the reception and dinner, please contact the WAC at: 757.363.3090 or visit www.hrwac.org. Court Coronation and Fashion Show LuncheonFriday, May 1 Court Coronation at 11:30amFashion Show at 12 Noon This year's Azalea Fashion Show Luncheon celebrates the Czech national holiday - The Day of Love - in honor of the "poet of love", Karel Hynek Macha. The Queen's court representing all 26 NATO member nations will be presented to you prior to the start of the Fashion Show Luncheon. Azalea Night at The Virginia International TattooFriday, May 1 at 7:30PMCost: $20, $35, $45, $50, $100 (visit vafest.org to purchase tickets) This is the largest Tattoo in the United States, presented with all the grandeur and splendor of the Edinburgh Military Tattoo. Pageantry and patriotism, spirit and spectacle, talent and teamwork, precision personified. Over 850 performers from around the world will join forces, filling the Scope with music, majesty and might. The Tattoo is action packed and offers a special Friday evening tribute to the Czech Republic, the Azalea Festival's Most Honored Nation, and the region's Armed Forces. Annual Parade of NationsSaturday, May 2 at 10:30AM Cost: FREE and Open to the Public A fabulous parade of bands, floats, and marching units will represent all member NATO nations in this annual parade. The Princess and Student Diplomat of each NATO nation will ride their countries float followed by Queen Azalea, Captain Magdalena Dvorakova . The Parade starts at Water Street and continues onto Waterside Drive with a right turn onto Plume Street and a left onto Granby Street. The parade ends at the corner of Granby Street and Freemason Street. Click here for map of route.
Note: Granby Street will provide the best views and convenient parking for local Hampton Roads attendees. .jpg) | Norfolk's International Azalea Festival is pleased to welcome bands and marching units from all over the country and all over the world. If your high school band is interested in joining the fun, please contact PAC at 1-800-USA-FEST. |
Local groups interested in marching in the 2009 Parade of Nations - Click here for more information. The Czech National Theatre Ballet and Queen's International Ball Harrison Opera House and Half Moone Cruise Center Saturday, May 2 at 7:30PM and 9:30PM Cost: $125 / $100 Military Rate Experience Czech Republic’s National Theatre Ballet, one of the largest and most interesting companies in Europe. Led by Petr Zuska, leading Czech choreographer and dancer, the 65 member ballet company will amaze you by combining both classical and contemporary genres while infusing works by noted international choreographers. Tickets will be sold as a package and transportation to and from the Cruise Center to the Opera House will be provided.
NATOFest Scope Plaza (Plaza in front of Chrysler Hall and the Norfolk Scope) Sunday, May 3 from 12 Noon-3PM Cost: FREE and Open to the Public "Explore 28 Countries in a Day." Food, culture and entertainment are just a few of the specials in store for you at NATOFest 2009. Live entertainment will be provided by a 68 piece military band from the Czech Republic and Ondras, a popular Czech folk group, will perform a military ensemble of songs and dance.Interesting in being a vendor at NATOFest 2009? We are excepting applications for FOOD VENDORS ONLY. Call 605.3073 for more information.
|
|
