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Preview of TINA – The Tina Turner Musical!
The fascinating life and fantastic music of Tina Turner is coming to Chrysler Hall in Norfolk on January 7 through January 12!
Penny Neef
Jan 73 min read
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The Z Theatre Announces 2024 Summer Camp Programs for Young Performers
The Z Theatre Announces 2024 Summer Camp Programs for Young Performers!
Press Release
Jun 12, 20241 min read
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Riding The (British) Wave of Revolution
Paul McCartney Photographs 1963-4: Eyes of The Storm Words and Images courtesy of Carter Cook. Eye of the storm: the calm region at the...
Spotlight News Hampton Roads
Feb 7, 20248 min read
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Call for Submissions: The Z Fringe Festival is Announced for April 2024
Words and Images of 2 Previous Fringe Performances courtesy of The Z. Art that pushes the envelope is taking over The Z this April. The Z...
Press Release
Dec 18, 20232 min read
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Virginia Arts Festival Announces 2024 Season
Words by Penny Neef. Images Courtesy of the Virginia Arts Festival. Virginia Arts Festival has announced the 27th season lineup of great...
Penny Neef
Nov 21, 20233 min read
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Spotlight on: ODU's Fall Dance Concert
Words and Images courtesy of ODU Dance. University Dance Theatre Fall Concert Dates/Times: Nov 15-18 at 7:30 p.m. Nov 18 at 2 p.m. and...
Press Release
Oct 30, 20231 min read
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Color Outside The Lines at the Portsmouth Art and Cultural Center
Words and Images by Carter Cook. “This exhibition presents artwork by six contemporary Virginia artists who offer a range of subject...
Spotlight News Hampton Roads
Oct 12, 20233 min read
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Smartmouth is Turning 11 With A ROCKIN' Party
ARE YOU READY TO ROCK?! Words and Images courtesy of Smartmouth Brewery. We're jammin' out HEAVY for our b-day on October 7th. Come out...
Press Release
Oct 5, 20232 min read
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Starry, Starry Night – Beyond Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience
Words by Penny Neef. Images by Timothy Norris. Courtesy of the Virginia Arts Festival. Summer has arrived. Just like every summer here in...
Penny Neef
Jul 14, 20233 min read
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An ‘IDEAL’ Exhibition of Student Work on Display at the Chrysler
Words and Images courtesy of Arts for Learning. The public is invited to view a unique collection of student artwork exhibited at the...
Press Release
May 27, 20233 min read
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Elbert Watson Receives 2023 Virginia Arts Festival Ovation Award
Words and Images Courtesy of the Virginia Arts Festival Virginia Arts Festival presented its 2023 Ovation Award to an artist who has had...
Press Release
May 25, 20233 min read
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Second Mural in Midtown Row to Be Installed This Month
Words and Images Courtesy of the City of Williamsburg Williamsburg, VA – The City of Williamsburg will welcome its second commissioned...
Press Release
May 17, 20232 min read
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Norfolk Arts Opens New Exhibit “For My Brothers with Sons I Paint This” by Ray Johnson
On view through June 23, 2023 at the OffsiteGallery at MacArthurCenter. Words and Image courtesy of Norfolk Arts. Local artist Ray...
Press Release
May 2, 20231 min read
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The End of Massive Resistance Public Art Dedication
Words and Images Courtesy of the City of Norfolk Commemorative artwork 14 years in the making NORFOLK, VA –In September 1958, six...
Press Release
Apr 27, 20232 min read
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Norfolk Arts Seeks Artists for Community Mural & Event
Words and Images Courtesy of Norfolk Arts NORFOLK, VA – Imagine: a themed community event with a visual, literary, live music and/or...
Press Release
Jan 31, 20231 min read
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Pariso Art: Bringing the joy of art class to your home and community
Interview by Katie Brownfiel. Images courtesy of Pariso Art. Alison Pariso is the owner of Pariso Art, an art education company local to...
Katie Brownfiel
Dec 15, 20227 min read
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Virginia Arts Festival's 26th Season
Spotlight's Penny Neef highlights VAF's Season Announcement Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater's Jacquelin Harris. Photo by Dario...
Penny Neef
Nov 18, 20224 min read
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The Arts, Education, and Society
An Interview with Drew Lusher, Arts 4 Learning’s New Artist and Programming Manager Words and Images courtesy of Cindy Sherwood....
Spotlight News Hampton Roads
Nov 17, 20227 min read
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Grant Awarded to Fund Free Performances Celebrating African American Art and Culture
Words and Images Courtesy of Arts for Learning Thanks to a significant grant from the Virginia African American Cultural Center Inc....
Press Release
Nov 17, 20222 min read
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Comedian Demetri Martin returns to the Sandler Center
Words and Images Courtesy of the Sandler Center Stand-up comedian, writer, and director Demetri Martin returns to the Sandler Center in...
Press Release
Nov 8, 20222 min read
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