| Event Name | Organization | Dates | City | | Tschaikowski: St. Petersburg State OrchestraPresented by Ferguson Center for the Arts at Ferguson Center for the Arts Concert Hall February 10, 2012 Principal Conductor: Maestro Leontiev
2012 marks the St. Petersburg State Orchestra’s first trans-continental tour of the U.S. Founded shortly after World War II, this grand orchestra, under the baton of Maestro Leontiev, has developed an extremely diverse repertoire ranging from compositions by the great Baroque composers including Vivaldi, Bach and Handel, to works of the 20th century composers Honegger, Poulenc and Stravinsky, and contemporary compositions by Schnitke,... | Ferguson Center for the Arts | 02/10/12 | Newport News |
The Temptations and Russell Thompkins, Jr. & The New StylisticsPresented by Ferguson Center for the Arts at Ferguson Center for the Arts Concert Hall February 11, 2012 For more than 40 years, The Temptations have prospered, propelling popular music with a series of smash hits, and sold-out performances throughout the world. An essential component of the original Motown machine, they were turned into stars by the Smokey Robinson written-and-produced “The Way You Do the things You Do.” An avalanche of hits followed, including “My Girl,” “Since I Lost My Baby,” “Get Ready,” “Ain’t Too Proud to... | Ferguson Center for the Arts | 02/11/12 | Newport News |
Occidental GypsyPresented by Tidewater Friends of Folk Music at Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library February 11, 2012 As is reflected in their moniker, Occidental Gypsy has pioneered the sound of American gypsy pop. The sound of this ensemble is reflected in their very diverse backgrounds. Scottie (Pop Boy), Jeff (Old Man Rocker), Brett (Djangodinger), Jakub (Jazzolin), and Francisco (The Boxman) are all immersed in this fresh and exhilarating new approach to the classic Gypsy repertoire which serves as the foundation for the band's originals. The group feels that success lies not just in a unique approach... | Tidewater Friends of Folk Music | 02/11/12 | Virginia Beach |
The Gala of HopePresented by The AIDS Fund, Inc at Ohef Sholom Temple February 11, 2012 The Gala of Hope is a dinner/dance with auction to benefit the AIDS Fund, Inc. The AIDS Fund, D.B.A TACT is a private non-profit organization whose purpose is to support and maintain the best quality of life for persons infected and affected by HIV and to reduce the overall incidence of HIV infection by providing education and information to the general public. The AIDS Fund, Inc. has been serving the Eastern Virginia region for almost 30 years and will unveil a new name and logo at the... | The AIDS Fund, Inc | 02/11/12 | Norfolk |
ESO Arts Center presents The Americana LovebirdsPresented by Eastern Shore's Own, Inc. at ESO Arts Center February 11, 2012 Eastern Shore's Own Arts Center presents The Americana Lovebirds. This musical duo performs original and classic country, oldies, folk and traditional tunes through the eyes of love and humor. Beer, wine and non-alcoholic beverages for sale.
| Eastern Shore's Own, Inc. | 02/11/12 | Belle Haven |
Ben Tankard Gospel Jazz Concert...A Valentine Celebration of Love!Presented by Guiding Light Church International February 11, 2012 Guiding Light Church International will host A Celebration of Love, a night of music and fellowship. The event will feature performances from the mime ministry of Allen Ellis, singer Nicole Jenkins and Stellar Award winner and Grammy nominee Ben Tankard. Ben Tankard is a pianist, mentor, and minister; he is the best selling Gospel/Jazz instrumentalist in the world. His 2010 release Mercy, Mercy, Mercy won the Stellar Award for Best Instrumental Album, was his highest charting release and... | Guiding Light Church International | 02/11/12 | Virginia Beach |
Coyote RunPresented by Williamsburg Regional Library at Williamsburg Library Theatre February 10-February 11, 2012 Your last chance to see Coyote Run in concert at the Williamsburg Library Theatre comes Friday, Feb. 10 and Saturday, Feb. 11 at 7:30 p.m. The group, known since 1999 for their sweeping soundscapes, earthy Celtic vibes, and festive holiday celebrations is calling it quits in 2012. That makes this pair of acoustic concerts in the Williamsburg Library Theatre’s intimate setting that much more special. Tickets are $16 for adults, $14 for Friends of the Williamsburg Regional Library and... | Williamsburg Regional Library | 02/10/12- 02/11/12 | Williamsburg |
Rodgers & Hammerstein's CAROUSELPresented by Virginia Musical Theatre at Sandler Center for the Performing Arts February 10-February 12, 2012 Classic Rodgers & Hammerstein musical tells the story of naive young girl, Julie Jordan, who falls for and marries Billy Bigalow, a carefree carnival barker. Billy loses his job just as he learns that he's about to become a father. Desperate to provide for his family, he is coerced in becoming an accomplice to a robbery. Caught in the act, he takes his own life rather than going to prison. Fifteen years pass, and Billy is allowed to come back to earth to try and fix the lives he... | Virginia Musical Theatre | 02/10/12- 02/12/12 | Virginia Beach |
Choral EvensongPresented by Norfolk State University February 12, 2012 Celebrate Black History Month with the Concert Choir of Norfolk State University in a service of Evening Prayer. | Norfolk State University | 02/12/12 | Portsmouth |
| Valentine SweetArt Soiree | Richard Stravitz Sculpture & Fine Art Gallery | 02/12/12 | Virginia Beach |
A French ValentinePresented by Norfolk Chamber Consort at Chandler Recital Hall February 13, 2012 The Norfolk Chamber Consort continues its 43rd season on Monday, February 13th, in the Chandler Recital Hall with a highly enchanting program entitled “A French Valentine.” Come and enjoy sensual and erotic works - including Debussy’s fabled Chansons de Bilitis and Ravel’s mysterious Sheherazade—just hours away from the Valentine Day. A Venezuelan-born cellist Aristides Rivas will return to join pianist Andrey Kasparov and violinist Pavel Ilyashov in... | Norfolk Chamber Consort | 02/13/12 | Norfolk |
Solo Youth RecitalPresented by Sundays at Four at Trinity United Methodist Church February 26, 2012 16-year-old violinist Brendon Elliott has been a first-place winner in several concerto competitions, and a finalist in the 2010 and 2011 National Sphinx competition. He is concert master of the Peninsula Youth Orchestra for the 5th year and concertmaster for the 2011 Virginia All-State Orchestra. He appeared on the nationally syndicated radio show “From the Top” in 2008. This year, Brendon will be a guest soloist with the Virginia Symphony... | Sundays at Four | 02/26/12 | Smithfield |
Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton MarsalisPresented by Ferguson Center for the Arts at Ferguson Center for the Arts Concert Hall February 27, 2012 Versatility is a hallmark of the Juilliard-trained Wynton Marsalis. As music director of the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra, it’s clear that style and experience are leading characteristics as well. Under his direction, the Orchestra performs a vast repertoire, from rare historic compositions to Jazz at Lincoln Center-commissioned works. Marsalis became the first jazz artist to be awarded the prestigious Pulitzer Prize in music for his oratorio “Blood on the Fields,”... | Ferguson Center for the Arts | 02/27/12 | Newport News |
Discovery Music Series 2011-2012Presented by Attucks Theatre at Attucks Theatre September 30, 2011-March 9, 2012 The City of Norfolk’s Seven Venues, in association with the Virginia Arts Festival, will present the Discovery Music Series at the historic Attucks Theatre with a lineup of ten noteworthy performances from September 30, 2011 through April 22, 2012. This season welcomes the return of two previous Discovery Music performers Ruthie Foster and the Cowboy Junkies; seasoned artists who helped establish the series. Teeny Tucker, daughter of blues legend Tommy Tucker and Bernard Allison, son... | Attucks Theatre | 09/30/11- 03/09/12 | Norfolk |
The Mikado Backstage TourPresented by Virginia Opera at Harrison Opera House March 11, 2012 Join us for a backstage tour at the historic Harrison Opera House in Norfolk, Virginia. During the tour learn about the technical aspects of mounting a professional theatrical opera production. The tour includes such detail as the stage, set, fly system, lighting, wig shop, and costumes. As we explore the elements of live opera, we will also delve into the history of the Harrison Opera House and find out what is tradition or myth. Certain aspects of the tour may change pending on the time of... | Virginia Opera | 03/11/12 | Norfolk |
Bob Newhart & Deana MartinPresented by Ferguson Center for the Arts at Ferguson Center for the Arts Concert Hall March 16, 2012 Funny man Bob Newhart’s career has spanned two successful television shows, 14 feature films, sold millions of albums worldwide and still performs to sell-out crowds all over the country. Performing some of his great standards such as The Driving Instructor, Sir Walter Raleigh, and The Submarine Commander, these timeless classics are enjoyed by young and old alike. Joining Newhart is Deana Martin, daughter of Dean Martin, who will sing some of her father Dean’s classics as well... | Ferguson Center for the Arts | 03/16/12 | Newport News |
Neptun's Car - Ryan Scarberry OpensPresented by Tidewater Friends of Folk Music at Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library March 17, 2012 NEPTUNE’S CAR #1 ON FOLK DJ
2010 WAS A GREAT YEAR! In September 2010 on the Folk DJ chart:
#1 song: "Lighthouse Keeper"
#4 album: Strawberry Moon
#7 artist: Neptune’s Car
Published poet turned singer/songwriter Holly Hanson and guitarist/songwriter Steve Hayes, collectively known as Neptune’s Car, blend their lyrical and musical sensibilities together on their debut album Strawberry Moon. Holly sings in a smooth, relaxing vocal... | Tidewater Friends of Folk Music | 03/17/12 | Virginia Beach |
40th Anniversary Gala Presented by Parent Child Development Corporation at Van de Boogaard Hall March 17, 2012 This event is a celebration of Parent Child Development Corporation's 40th Anniversary. We are a non profit organization proudly serving the communities of West Point, New Kent, Mathews, Gloucester, Charles City, Middlesex, and King William through education, self-help groups, family support services, and advocacy activities. To acknowledge our 40 years of service we are hosting a 40th Anniversary Gala.
The night will include dinner, with 2 drink tickets, a silent auction and... | Parent Child Development Corporation | 03/17/12 | West Point |
American Big BandPresented by Ferguson Center for the Arts at Ferguson Center for the Arts Concert Hall March 18, 2012 "American Big Band" is the theatrical “Sentimental Journey” of the big band era in America. In this new theatrically staged, costumed and choreographed production by award-winning producer Matt Davenport, 20 singers, dancers and musicians bring the big band story to life featuring the greatest highlights of the last 80 years of big band music in America. The music of Glenn Miller, Duke Ellington, Benny Goodman and many more are sure to get you “In the Mood”... | Ferguson Center for the Arts | 03/18/12 | Newport News |
Happy Birthday, John!Presented by Hardwick Chamber Ensemble at Unitarian Church of Norfolk March 18, 2012 The Hardwick Chamber Ensemble and the Hampton Roads Woodwind Quintet will join forces to perform an all-Winsor concert celebrating John's 60th birthday. Music will include Four for Three, the Norwegian Lady, Final Portraits, and the Serenade for Winds.
HRWQ musicians will include Wayne Hendrick, flute; Harvey Stokes, oboe; Marvin Western, clarinet; Rena Long, English horn; and Stephanie Sanders, bassoon. HCE musicians will include Natalia Kuznetsova, violin; Dionne Wright,... | Hardwick Chamber Ensemble | 03/18/12 | Norfolk |
ACES presents The Virginia SymphonyPresented by Arts Council of the Eastern Shore at Nandua High School March 24, 2012 ACES presents the annual return of The Virginia Symphony to the Eastern Shore. Recognized as one of the nation's leading regional orchestras, VSO has enriched eastern Virginia for over 90 years. As a consistent favorite, they always perform an exciting, versatile and entertaining program. | Arts Council of the Eastern Shore | 03/24/12 | Onley |
Red Star Red Army Chorus & Dance EnsemblePresented by Ferguson Center for the Arts at Ferguson Center for the Arts Concert Hall March 25, 2012 Over the last 20 years, this company of 70 singers, dancers and instrumentalists has dazzled crowds wherever they perform. With a program created for American audiences, this group of musicians and dancers takes audiences on a journey of Russian music and traditional folk songs, including “Meadowlands,” “Moscow Nights” and “Dark Eyes,” interspersed with wonderful dances of amazing virtuosity. As The New York Times raved, “This is a great show! A... | Ferguson Center for the Arts | 03/25/12 | Newport News |
James GordonPresented by Tidewater Friends of Folk Music at Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library March 31, 2012 James Gordon is one of Canada's most prolific songwriters, well known for his songs about social justice, heritage and environmental issues. James has had a remarkably diverse 30-year career in the Canadian entertainment business.
As a solo singer-songwriter and with the ground-breaking trio Tamarack, he has released over thirty-five albums, and has toured relentlessly around the world. Gordon has written for symphony orchestras, musical theatre and dance works, film scores, and... | Tidewater Friends of Folk Music | 03/31/12 | Virginia Beach |
Sundays at Four Concert Series: The ODU Percussion EnsemblePresented by Sundays at Four at Smithfield Little Theatre April 1, 2012 April 1, Sundays at Four presents the ODU Percussion Ensemble, directed by David Walker. (NOTE: DATE change from March 26 AND VENUE change to Smithfield Little Theater. This ensemble will present an eclecic mix of Guatemalan marimba band selections, jazz, rock, avant-garde, and orchestral transcriptions. A reception follows the program in the theater lobby. | Sundays at Four | 04/01/12 | Smithfield |
Shane Cooley & FriendsPresented by Tidewater Friends of Folk Music at Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library April 7, 2012 Born over forty years too late this folk rock singer/songwriter seems a bit misplaced amidst the computer- enhanced drone of the 21st Century. Despite his unfortunate timing, Shane's affinity for the music of the 1960s and 70s has helped him develop the kind of qualities that have survived over the decades. When all the frivolities and gimmicks are stripped away from an artist, two things truly matter: strong songs and a compelling performance. Shane puts these in the forefront, toiling over... | Tidewater Friends of Folk Music | 04/07/12 | Virginia Beach |
Patti LabellePresented by Ferguson Center for the Arts at Ferguson Center for the Arts Concert Hall April 12, 2012 “Beautiful” simply does not describe the incomparable force known to the world as Patti LaBelle. As time continues to evolve, the soulful songbird’s name has become synonymous with grace, style, elegance and class. Belting out classic rhythm and blues renditions, pop standards and spiritual sonnets have created the unique platform of versatility that Ms. Patti is known and revered for. As she continues into her fourth decade of performing, the Philadelphia maven has... | Ferguson Center for the Arts | 04/12/12 | Newport News |
All-Beethoven Concert at TCCPresented by Hardwick Chamber Ensemble at TCC Roper Performing Arts Center April 12, 2012 The Hardwick Chamber Ensemble will perform an all-Beethoven concert at the TCC Roper Center, Room 4236. Works will include the Trio for Clarinet, Cello, and Piano, Op. 11 and first movements of the Archduke Trio, Op. 97, the Sonata for Piano and Cello, Op. 5, No. 1, and the Sonata for Violin and Piano, Op. 12, No. 3. Performers will include Natalia Kuznetsova, violin; Dionne Wright, cello; John Winsor, clarinet; and Jeanette Winsor, piano. Free and open to the public. | Hardwick Chamber Ensemble | 04/12/12 | Norfolk |
Downstairs at the Center The Jim Newsom QuartetPresented by Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts at Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts April 13, 2012 Jim Newsom is a flutist, guitarist, vocalist and bandleader based in Norfolk, Virginia. He currently leads the Jim Newsom Quartet, one of the most popular bands in southeastern Virginia. He and his band have one of the widest ranging repertoires of any musical ensemble, putting their unique stamp on rock, folk, jazz, pop and country offerings as well as a wide array of original material.
Jim and his bandmates draw from a playlist that includes standards, originals, classic and... | Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts | 04/13/12 | Suffolk |
Ron FetnerPresented by Tidewater Friends of Folk Music at Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library April 14, 2012 Even though performing and recording projects in the seventies and eighties helped spread the word about Ron Fetner, it wasn’t until his first solo release in 1997 that the buzz started to expand beyond the Mid-Atlantic region. "This Box I’m Looking Through" got immediate attention when Public Radio's "The Folk Sampler with Mike Flynn" and WHRO/Barry Graham’s "Off The Shelf" and "Acoustic Highway" have played cuts on their shows. Then... | Tidewater Friends of Folk Music | 04/14/12 | Virginia Beach |
All-Beethoven Concert at Prince of PeacePresented by Hardwick Chamber Ensemble at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church April 15, 2012 The Hardwick Chamber Ensemble will perform an all-Beethoven concert at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church. Works will include the Trio for Clarinet, Cello, and Piano, Op. 11 and first movements of the Archduke Trio, Op. 97, the Sonata for Piano and Cello, Op. 5, No. 1, and the Sonata for Violin and Piano, Op. 12, No. 3. Performers will include Natalia Kuznetsova, violin; Dionne Wright, cello; John Winsor, clarinet; and Jeanette Winsor, piano. | Hardwick Chamber Ensemble | 04/15/12 | Virginia Beach |
Black ViolinPresented by Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts at Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts April 20, 2012 To most people, jazz, hip-hop, funk, and classical are musical genres. But to revolutionary music group Black Violin, they're nothing but ingredients.
Combining a daunting array of musical styles and influences to produce a signature sound that is not quite maestro, not quite emcee, this group of two classically trained violinists and their DJ is redefining the music world-one string at a time. With influences ranging from Shostakovich and Bach to Nas and Jay-Z, Black Violin... | Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts | 04/20/12 | Suffolk |
Tom May from River City FolkPresented by Tidewater Friends of Folk Music at Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library April 21, 2012 Writing and playing his own music, and eloquently interpreting the songs of others; sharing through his music history, romance, and his travels with folks throughout the U.S., Canada and overseas in concert halls and clubs; hosting and performing weekly on the national radio/TV program River City Folk … that is just a glimpse at Tom May’s 36 years as a professional folksinger.
Originally from western Nebraska, Tom has called Toronto, Boston, St. Louis, Omaha, and now the... | Tidewater Friends of Folk Music | 04/21/12 | Virginia Beach |
ACES presents Thomas Pandolfi, Concert PianistPresented by Arts Council of the Eastern Shore at Nandua High School April 21, 2012 Thomas Pandolfi is an exciting, world-famous concert pianist recognized for his passionate artistry and amazing technique. With a vast repertoire at his fingertips, he has been consistently praised for his compelling Mozart, passionate Listz and dazzling Gershwin interpretations. | Arts Council of the Eastern Shore | 04/21/12 | Onley |
A Stroll Through Olde TownePresented by Elizabeth River Garden Club at Olde Towne Portsmouth April 21, 2012 "A Stroll Through Olde Towne" features 7 historic homes and gardens in the Olde Towne section of Portsmouth. The homes trace the history of Portsmouth from the Revolutionary War, the War of 1812 to the Civil War. In addition to the home tours costumed re-enactors will present vignettes in the garden of the Portsmouth Arts and Cultural Center and musicians will play period music in some of the gardens on the tour route. | Elizabeth River Garden Club | 04/21/12 | Portsmouth |
Creative & Creative Writing ClassesPresented by The Muse Writers Center at The Muse Writers Center December 18, 2011-April 22, 2012 Registration is now open for The Muse Writers Center’s winter/spring creative and creative writing classes.
Courses include creative writing classes in poetry, fiction, memoir & creative non-fiction, young adult fiction, world building, personal narratives, magazine writing, food writing, multi-genre writing, screenwriting, and songwriting. Other creative offerings include classes and seminars in journaling, reading for writers, grammar, public reading, standup comedy,... | The Muse Writers Center | 12/18/11- 04/22/12 | Norfolk |
Florence Jowers Organ RecitalPresented by Trinity Episcopal Church April 22, 2012 Florence Jowers, Associate Professor of Sacred Music and Organ at Lenoir-Rhyne University in Hickory, North Carolina, will present an organ recital. Ms. Jowers received music degrees in organ performance and church music from the Yale University School of Music, New Haven, CT; and Stetson University, DeLand, FL. Ms. Jowers has served as president of Region 2 of the Association of Lutheran Church Musicians, and as Dean of the Hickory Chapter of the American Guild of Organists. She has... | Trinity Episcopal Church | 04/22/12 | Portsmouth |
StompPresented by Ferguson Center for the Arts at Ferguson Center for the Arts Concert Hall April 27-April 29, 2012 STOMP is explosive, provocative, sophisticated, sexy, utterly unique and appeals to audiences of all ages. The international percussion sensation has garnered an armful of awards and rave reviews, and has appeared on numerous national television shows. The eight-member troupe uses everything but conventional percussion instruments — matchboxes, wooden poles, brooms, garbage cans, Zippo lighters, hubcaps — to fill the stage with magnificent rhythms. As USA Today says, “STOMP... | Ferguson Center for the Arts | 04/27/12- 04/29/12 | Newport News |
HAIRSPRAYPresented by Virginia Musical Theatre at Sandler Center for the Performing Arts April 27-April 29, 2012 Broadway's big, fat musical comedy hit, based on the John Waters' film about Tracy Turnblad, a larger than life teenage girl living in 1962 Baltimore, who lets nothing get in her way. Winner of 8 TONY Awards including Best Musical. | Virginia Musical Theatre | 04/27/12- 04/29/12 | Virginia Beach |
Jack WilliamsPresented by Tidewater Friends of Folk Music at Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library May 5, 2012 … his artistry… is nothing short of amazing. Dazzling picking, expressive voice, unique and interesting songs. He is a showman in the best sense of the word and just wowed our audience. I think they would have followed him anywhere." — Rich Warren, WFMT "Midnight Special", Chicago IL
If there is anyone not familiar with Jack's incredible songwriting and prodigious performance skills, my sympathies to you. A Jack Williams show is a slam-dunk... | Tidewater Friends of Folk Music | 05/05/12 | Virginia Beach |
Lyric Opera Virginia presents Bizet's CarmenPresented by Ferguson Center for the Arts at Ferguson Center for the Arts Concert Hall May 4-May 6, 2012 Peter Mark, conductor
LOV’s “jewel-box” production of Bizet’s Carmen captures this sizzling story of a gyspy girl and the soldier she betrays. She warned him- “if I love you, you’d better beware!” The title role will be performed by the mesmerizing and evocative Polish mezzo-soprano Magdalena Wor. This Jewel Box production will be a fully theatrical 90-minute version of the original Carmen. (French/English Supertitles) | Ferguson Center for the Arts | 05/04/12- 05/06/12 | Newport News |
Maurice DicksonPresented by Tidewater Friends of Folk Music at Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library May 19, 2012 Maurice Dickson makes his second US Tour in May of 2012! You could be forgiven for asking yourself: "Now where have I seen that face before?" Truth is, if you have been floating around Europe for the past 15 years or so, you might well have seen Maurice Dickson, if it was Monday, it must have been Germany… or was it Spain, Portugal, Holland, Belgium, France, North Africa… or the Canary Islands. As they say in Scotland, a stone's throw from Maurice's native Northern... | Tidewater Friends of Folk Music | 05/19/12 | Virginia Beach |
Terrific Teen TalentPresented by Sundays at Four at Christ Episcopal Church August 5, 2012 The fifth annual Terrific Teen Talent program features outstanding performances by six award-wining Hampton Roads teens who have the additional opportunity to be selected to give a solo recital at a later date.
A reception follows the program. There is no ticket charge at the door. A free-will offering will help support this program.
| Sundays at Four | 08/05/12 | Smithfield |
Lynn Summerall's Hotel Paradise Roof Garden OrchestraPresented by Hotel Paradise Roof Garden Orchestra at The Jewish Mother March 11-December 9, 2012 This 11-piece big band specializes in 1920s "sweet and low-down" jazz and dance music from before the swing era. It plays authentic arrangements, largely from the Library of Congress, featuring the early works of Duke Ellington, Louis Armstrong,George Gershwin, Guy Lombardo, Fats Waller, and many others.
SECOND SUNDAY OF EACH MONTH STARTING MARCH 11th! These dates mark the first performance by this band in 10 years. It's the only local big band that features tuba instead of... | Hotel Paradise Roof Garden Orchestra | 03/11/12- 12/09/12 | Virginia Beach |
Substance Open DJ NightPresented by Substance August 24, 2010-December 21, 2012 Every Tuesday night, Substance brings you our Open DJ Night. It’s a pretty simple concept, really: it works just like an open mic night except it’s all DJs! If you want to give it a shot, contact us by email at
SubstanceDJ@gmail.com
or just show up and sign up in person (ask any DJ... | Substance | 08/24/10- 12/21/12 | Norfolk |
The Muse Jam - 2nd and 4th FridaysPresented by The Muse Writers Center at The Muse Writers Center November 25, 2011-December 26, 2014 The Muse Jam, 6-11 p.m., the 2nd and 4th Fridays of each month. Hosted by Matt Hutchinson. Open to all.
Attention all musicians, singers, songwriters, writers, comedians, and improvisers: Join us for an evening where everyone gets to express themselves. We'll alternate between individual-led and collaborative performance, practice at the microphone, and pure unplugged jams. Who's welcome? Anyone from beginners to professionals, whether you like to play an instrument or just listen,... | The Muse Writers Center | 11/25/11- 12/26/14 | Norfolk |
Drum CirclesPresented by Multicultural Performing Arts Consulting at Attucks Theatre May 12, 2009 - Ongoing As a part of the Crispus Attucks Cultural Center, drum circles are held on the stage of the beautifully renovated Attucks Theatre in Norfolk. Multi-cultural Performing Arts Consulting is committed to continuing in the legacy of cultural contributions offered to the community by the Historic Attucks Theatre. Drum circles are musical gatherings where participants share an experience beyond the act of drumming. The drums serve as voices through which group members communicate. Not concerned... | Multicultural Performing Arts Consulting | 05/12/09- Ongoing | Norfolk |
African American MusicPresented by Colonial Williamsburg Foundation at Colonial Williamsburg April 7, 2009 - Ongoing The African American community borrowed from the many cultures of Africa and Europe. In the 18th-century African American community, there were opportunities for everyone to participate, whether it was singing, dancing or playing an instrument. Help to create and keep the rhythms, sing the songs and dance the dances adapted from the West African people during colonial America. Through a combination of observed and participatory experiences, guests will have the opportunity to explore the... | Colonial Williamsburg Foundation | 04/07/09- Ongoing | Williamsburg |
Profound JoyPresented by Colonial Williamsburg Foundation at Colonial Williamsburg December 5, 2008 - Ongoing Multi-instrumentalist Timothy Seaman celebrates the great wonder of the holiday season with early American, old European and new compositions from his recording of the same name. Winter, Christmas and Hanukkah themes are heard in the glowing drama of the extended-range hammer dulcimer and the awe-filled sounds of the low whistle, bamboo flute, mountain dulcimer and psaltery. | Colonial Williamsburg Foundation | 12/05/08- Ongoing | Williamsburg |
Primetime Poetry ShowPresented by Bean There Cafe at Bean There Cafe February 5, 2011 - Ongoing Every Friday Night: Primetime Poetry Show
Open to all poets, spoken word & musical artists alike...come share your latest works with others in the industry. Event is recorded so you can hear a copy and tune in your skills. | Bean There Cafe | 02/05/11- Ongoing | Norfolk |