The voices of the Zimbabwean female acapella group, Nobuntu, will sing of African humbleness, love, unity, and family from a woman’s point of view.The concert is set for Oct. 7 at 8 p.m. Performances consist of the ladies' voices, minimal percussion, and traditional instruments such as Mbira, plus authentic dance movements. The group has performed around the world and … [Read more...] about Zimbabwean Women Acapella Group, Nobuntu, Open American Theatre New Season
Museums and Visual Arts Centers
CAN Foundation Presents Pop-Up Exhibit On View
The CAN Foundation presents Made in Newport News: A Pop-Up Exhibition at City Center at Oyster Point. The group exhibition features artists from and based in Newport News and artwork created in Newport News. There are select works from the CAN Collection. The exhibition also features the works of Wade Mickely, Karen Freidt, Andrew Samuel Harrison, Asa … [Read more...] about CAN Foundation Presents Pop-Up Exhibit On View
Folk Festival In Yorktown Offers Plenty of Music
Folk, Blues, Maritime, Rock and Roll, Celtic, Reggae will be featured at the 11th Annual Yorktown Folk Festival. This free festival will have music for the whole family. There will be five stages with local bands, musicians, storytellers and dancers. The event will take place at the Watermen’s Museum, Riverwalk Landing and York Hall along the shores of … [Read more...] about Folk Festival In Yorktown Offers Plenty of Music
Day Trip: Go To See Beyond Van Gogh
A day trip to Virginia Beach is not just for the Atlantic Ocean. The works of Vincent Van Gogh in an immersive exhibit at the Virginia Beach Convention Center is well worth the drive from the Peninsula. Beyond Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience is a multimedia, 3-D, traveling exhibit presented by the Virginia Arts Festival. Visitors are surrounded by more than 300 Van Gogh … [Read more...] about Day Trip: Go To See Beyond Van Gogh
Newport News Street Museum Means Murals
Newport News has its sculptures, and soon murals will be added throughout the city. In collaboration with the City of Newport News, the Contemporary Arts Network (CAN) foundation presents The Newport News Street Museum beginning this month and continuing through the summer. The project features a variety of abstract and figurative murals executed by regional and national … [Read more...] about Newport News Street Museum Means Murals