Friday, June 2, 2023

Arts

Artwork Sought For New Co-Working Space in Newport News

NEWPORT NEWS—The City of Newport News is looking for artists to participate in the inaugural art exhibit that will be located within the new co-working space known as The Offices @ Two Five and J. The “Uncommon Area” art...

Winter Blues Jazz Fest Returns In June

WILLIAMSBURG-Culturefix’s popular Winter Blues Jazz Fest will return for 2021, albeit a few months later than anticipated. The Winter Blues Jazz Fest, which is typically held each January, was postponed this year and has been rescheduled now for June 24-27....

Torggler Center Eyes September Opening Date

NEWPORT NEWS—The Mary M. Torggler Fine Arts Center on the campus of Christopher Newport University in Newport News is poised to open to the public, but probably not until mid-September, according to new Executive Director, Holly Koons, who promises...

Regal Theatres Plan To Reopen Locally on May 21

WILLIAMSBURG-While Regal Theatres announced its plan to reopen theatres nationwide starting April 2, most Regal cinemas in Virginia won’t reopen until May. Locally, the Regal Theatre in New Town and the Regal Theatre at Kiln Creek in Newport News are...

Williamsburg Players Plans New Shows For Spring On New Outdoor Stage

YORK-Williamsburg Players is planning a slew of new shows this spring and summer on a new outdoor stage in response to the covid-19 pandemic. Williamsburg Players first experimented with outdoor performances in the fall on a temporary stage in its...

Gallery At York Hall Reopens For the Season on April 1

YORK-The Gallery at York Hall has a full lineup of exhibits for its 2021 season. The gallery will reopen for the season on April 1. The new season kicks off with the “Quilts Past & Present Exhibit” in April and...

WCF Awards More Than $68,000 in Grants To Help With Pandemic Recovery

JAMES CITY-Williamsburg Community Foundation (WCF) recently awarded 19 spring grants to several local non-profit organizations. This year’s grants totaled more than $68,000 and will go toward helping organizations recover from the impact of the covid-19 pandemic. Among the recipients...

Watermen’s Museum Opens for the Season On April 1

YORK-When the Watermen’s Museum reopens on April 1, guests can expect several new exhibits and programs to enjoy. Thanks in part to a grant from Dominion Energy, five new educational kiosks have been installed outside. Four of the stations will...

Movie Theatres Will Reopen in Williamsburg in April

WILLIAMSBURG-Both movie theatres in the Williamsburg area are expected to reopen for business in April. High Street’s Movie Tavern is planning a reopening on April 2. Face masks will be required except while eating and drinking. Social distancing will also...

New Ice Age Exhibit Opens at Virginia Living Museum

NEWPORT NEWS-Now through April 11, visitors to the Virginia Living Museum will be able to experience what life was like during the Ice Age through its latest exhibit “Exploration Ice Age: Unearthing Extinctions.”  The temporary exhibit showcases mammoths, saber-tooth...

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Peninsula Businesses Holding Celebrations For Pride Month

Pride Month has arrived. Celebrated by the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer or questioning, intersex, asexual, and more (LGBTQIA+) community, along with allies, the annual celebration takes place throughout the month of June. Nationally, LGBTQIA+ Pride Month celebrations tend...

Hampton City Council Updates Food Truck Ordinances And Codes

HAMPTON—Hampton City Council heard a presentation about updating food truck ordinances and codes on Wednesday, May 24 during its legislative session with the intent to make permitting easier for food truck owners, to establish new zones for food truck...

Bluegrass And Brews Festival Returning For Fourth Year

HAMPTON—The Bluegrass and Brews Festival will return to The American Theatre for the fourth time and will take place June 9 through June 11 at the American Theatre in the Phoebus section of Hampton. The theatre is located at...