The Contemporary Arts Network (CAN), in Newport News, wants to help artists and art lovers connect. Asa Jackson, director of CAN, said they developed a platform where visual artists can upload, their portfolio and resume. Musicians can also use the website to upload their performances. “This is for any art professional. It can be a photographer, DJ, or graphic designer,” … [Read more...] about Contemporary Arts Network Works to Help Artists
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Hampton Roads State of the Region 2022
When it comes to the state of Hampton Roads and the Peninsula in 2022, the reviews are mixed. The State of the Region was presented by the Virginia Peninsula Chamber of Commerce and Dragas Center for Economic Analysis and Policy in the Strome College of Business at Old Dominion University. The director, Professor Robert McNab, said when it comes to whether Hampton Roads is … [Read more...] about Hampton Roads State of the Region 2022
Retail Alliance Retailer of the Year Awards
Retail Alliance awarded Village Bicycles, in Newport News, with the Lifetime Achievement Award last week at the Retailer of the Year Awards at the Virginia Air and Space Science Center. Village Bicycles has been in Hilton Village for 45 years and Walter Gardner has owned it for the past 16 years. “I am overwhelmed by the award. It’s great to be acknowledged by other … [Read more...] about Retail Alliance Retailer of the Year Awards
Beam Laid for Tech Center’s Expansion
The next phase of the Tech Center’s expansion began yesterday with a symbolic beam signing and block party. With a cleared area and crane as a backdrop, W.M. Jordan Company’s Executive Chairman John Lawson said this phase will be the second of 10 planned buildings. The cost of the entire project is $450 million. “It will look like a college campus,” he … [Read more...] about Beam Laid for Tech Center’s Expansion
Releasing Bambolina Adventures
Maria St. Clair has so much fun with her granddaughter that she decided to write a book of short stories about it. Bambolina Adventures is 12 illustrated short stories based on real events with fairies added. “The fairies make it more magical,” St. Clair said. The York County author was inspired to write the book because her young granddaughter enjoys reading. “I was … [Read more...] about Releasing Bambolina Adventures