Newport News is known for shipbuilding and for its diverse citizenry. To showcase that diversity, the city will host a free event to celebrate is on Aug. 12, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at City Center at Oyster Point. Made in Newport News will include live music, entertainment, art experiences, a beer garden, food, and family activities. Local entertainers will perform overlooking … [Read more...] about Free event highlights Newport News breakthroughs, trailblazers, creatives, and more
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Newport News Center of Web Series In Progress
Newport News will be the center of a feel-good web series being created by Yorktown resident Timothy Meyer, Jr. The story, set in the 1980s, is about a high school janitor, who at one time was an Atari National Championship contender, that has fallen on hard times. He lost the championship a few years earlier due to cheating by others. He life turns around when helps … [Read more...] about Newport News Center of Web Series In Progress
Art at the Yorktown Riverwalk May 7
Stroll along the waterfront and peruse paintings, pottery, jewelry, glass arts, photography, basketry, and more all done by 35 local and regional artists. The 10th annual Juried Art Show at the Historic Yorktown is May 7, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Painters, photographers, potters, jewelers, and other creative artists have displays along Riverwalk for and to earn the People’s … [Read more...] about Art at the Yorktown Riverwalk May 7
Queen in a Dress Provides Prom Items To Those in Need
Nakeya Green took her grief from losing her mom to make young ladies look pretty. Green founded Queen in a Dress, an organization that provides prom dresses and accessories to young ladies whose families may not be able to afford it. “My goal is to ensure no young lady does not attend prom simply because she cannot afford the attire in order to attend. Our mission … [Read more...] about Queen in a Dress Provides Prom Items To Those in Need
Whoa on the Fate of the Carousel
The carousel along the water in Downtown Hampton may be finding a new home. City Manager Mary Bunting wrote in an email to Virginia Peninsula Media, that the Downtown Hampton Development Partnership (DHDP) has requested that city council consider relocating the carousel to make room for a large public waterfront space. Their suggested relocation spot is Mill Point Park. Over … [Read more...] about Whoa on the Fate of the Carousel