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 The Fate of the Carousel Trots Along
Museums and Visual Arts Centers
Black History Month on the Virginia Peninsula
Peninsula Wide Transit Equity Day on Feb. 3, all day on Hampton Roads Transit Hampton West African Drum Lesson - Drumming with Kam on Feb. 5, 4:30 p.m.-6 p.m. $15, at Y. H. Thomas Community Center An Evening with Dee Dee Bridgewater on Feb. 11, 8 p.m. at The American Theatre Front Porch Series with Akeylah … [Read more...] about Black History Month on the Virginia Peninsula
Hampton History Museum New Exhibit on Prohibition
The Hampton History Museum special year-long exhibit, Teetotalers and Moonshiners, and Hampton’s Prohibition Story, features a myriad of items that tell Hampton’s Prohibition story. The exhibit opens to the public on Feb. 4. It includes dozens of photographs; numerous bottles, jugs and other containers; games, smoking accoutrements, beverage dispenser, signs and … [Read more...] about Hampton History Museum New Exhibit on Prohibition
Contemporary Arts Network Works to Help Artists
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
Peninsula Music and Chess in 2023
There are a couple of ways to enjoy music on the Peninsula in the New Year. The Hampton History Museum presents Benjamin Blundercheck's Rock n Roll Chess Riot. It is a chess tournament for all ages and skill levels with live music performed by Benjamin Blundercheck and the Poisoned Pawn. Games will be played in several formats, and there will be cash prizes. The entry fee is … [Read more...] about Peninsula Music and Chess in 2023