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
On Stage
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
The American Theatre is Alive with Entertainment in October
Presented by Hampton Arts, just in time for the mid-term elections, it starts with DC’s Reflecting Fools. DC’s Reflecting Fools is a musical comedy group that brings comedy to American culture and politics. Impressions, quick costume changes and laughter fill the evening. The show is Oct. 15. Hampton Roads Philharmonic is set for Oct. 16. Music Director and Conductor Steven … [Read more...] about The American Theatre is Alive with Entertainment in October
Peninsula Community Theatre Presents Jitters
Get ready to laugh while watching the trials and tribulations of putting on a show with Jitters. It demonstrates Murphy’s Law that whatever can go wrong, will. Set in a small professional theatre in the wilds of Canada, it features desperate neurotics cast and crew who hope this show will boost their careers. The leading lady is a fading actress who hopes to … [Read more...] about Peninsula Community Theatre Presents Jitters