New director appointed at Arts on Main (3/1/2023) - Dr. Kathryn “Kate” Swanson has been appointed to serve as the new executive director of Arts on Main in Gloucester. A press release from the organization’s board of directors said… …
Business Leaders Reception (3/1/2023) - Arts on Main hosted a Business Leaders Reception last Thursday at the Gloucester Court House gallery, offering local business owners a chance to gather together and find out about ways… …Intro to Ikebana talk at Arts on Main (3/1/2023) - The Middle Peninsula Fine Arts Association will continue its 2023 lecture series with an Introduction to Ikebana talk by Kate Cole at 7:15 p.m. on Thursday, March 16, at Arts… …
Friends of Belle Isle State Park continue its Writers Series on March 15 (3/1/2023) - The Friends of Belle Isle State Park in Lancaster will continue its Virginia Writers Series from 2-4 p.m. on Wednesday, March 15, with writer Ann Eichenmuller. A former educator and… …
‘Noises Off’ (2/22/2023) - The hilarious farce “Noises Off” opens Friday night at the Westmoreland Players theater, 16217 Richmond Road, Callao. Show times are 6:30 p.m. Friday, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, and 3 p.m. Sunday… …
Grandmother, granddaughter collaborate on exhibit (2/22/2023) - The opening for “Between Layers,” a collaborative exhibit by Rose Nygaard and Aprille Zammit, will be held from 6-8 p.m. on Friday, March 3, at Arts on Main in Gloucester.… …Gloucester Arts Festival to be held June 2-24 (2/22/2023) - Plans for the 2023 Gloucester Arts Festival have been laid, and tickets are now available for purchase. The festival will be held June 2-24, offering a wide variety of activities… …
Mardi Gras festivities Saturday at Flat Iron Crossroads (2/22/2023) - Corey and the Zydeco Hot Peppers will perform during an evening of traditional Mardi Gras festivities beginning at 6:30, Saturday, Feb. 25, at Flat Iron Crossroads in Gloucester. Doors open… …
Beauty in the Beasts (2/22/2023) - An opening reception for the Beauty in the Beasts Art Show will be held from 5-7 p.m. Friday at the Bay School Community Arts Center in Mathews. It will feature… …
Wet-on-wet painting (2/22/2023) - Arts on Main Gallery artist Rebecca West will teach a beginner’s palette knife and brush class from 1-4 p.m. on Wednesday, March 1, at the gallery on Main Street in… …
Great Decisions group to examine Politics in Latin America (2/22/2023) - Although much of the world’s attention has focused on Russia, Ukraine and China over the past year, there are also significant political events taking place in our own hemisphere. And… …Arts Foundation concert celebrates RWC’s loyal patrons (2/22/2023) - The Chesapeake Center at Rappahannock Westminster-Canterbury, Irvington, overflowed with music, laughter and shared stories on Saturday, Feb. 4, as residents welcomed local artists Bill and Pam Gurley for an afternoon… …
Williamsburg hosts Ampersand International Arts Festival (2/22/2023) - The 16th annual Ampersand International Arts Festival—with more than 60 events, including live performances, film screenings, workshops, panels, author talks and receptions—will be held at various locations in Williamsburg Feb.… …
Westmoreland Players to present ‘Noises Off’ (2/15/2023) - “Noises Off,” a hilarious farce by Michael Frayn, will be presented by the Westmoreland Players over three weekends beginning Friday, Feb. 24.Show times are 6:30 p.m. Friday, 7:30 p.m. Saturday,… …
USAF Heritage Brass to give free concert at Bethany UMC (2/15/2023) - The United States Air Force Heritage Brass of the USAF Heritage of America Band will give a free public concert at 4 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 26, at Bethany United… …
Glenns author pens ‘Aaron’s Quest’ (2/15/2023) - Julie H. Dehart of Glenns, has written a second book, “Aaron’s Quest,” in her self-published series titled “The Sadler Family Saga.” It continues the story that began in Dehart’s first… …GHS music gala to be held at Arts on Main (2/15/2023) - A Gloucester High School Music Department Gala will be held from 5:30-8 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 25, at Arts on Main, 6580 Main Street, Gloucester. There will be performances by… …
Local art classes (2/15/2023) - Among the classes being offered by local art galleries during the coming weeks are a class for children ages 6 and up to paint a beehive, shown at left, from… …
NNO presents ‘Piano Trios’ (2/15/2023) - The Northern Neck Orchestra presents “Piano Trios,” a showcase of classical and contemporary chamber music for piano, violin and cello, at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 26, at Good Luck… …
Chesapeake, Davenport sign on as Art in Transit sponsors (2/15/2023) - Bay Transit, the public transportation division of Bay Aging, and the RAL Art Center has recently received sponsorship donations from Chesapeake Bank/Chesapeake Wealth Management, and the Tri-River Investment Group of… …
Buffalo Rose to play at Flat Iron Saturday (2/8/2023) - Buffalo Rose, a six-person modern folk/Americana band out of Pittsburgh, will perform beginning at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at Flat Iron Crossroads in Gloucester. The doors will open at 6 p.m.… …
Grammy winner (2/8/2023) - Northern Neck Orchestra Music Director Michael Repper and the New York Youth Symphony won a Grammy Award for Best Orchestral Performance on Sunday for their recording of music by Florence… …‘Social ceramics’ event at Bay School (2/8/2023) - A Mug Meet-Up & Market will be held beginning at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 18, at the Bay School Community Arts Center on Main Street in Mathews. Bay School… …
VSO presents ‘Gospel According to Swing’ (2/8/2023) - The Virginia Symphony Orchestra will present “Gospel According to Swing,” conducted by Music Director Eric Jacobsen and featuring award-winning conductor, actor, singer and trumpet virtuoso Byron Stripling. Performances of “Gospel… …
Middle school art workshop at Arts on Main (2/8/2023) - Arts on Main is hosting a Story Shields workshop for middle school students through adults from 1-4 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 18 at the gallery on Main Street, Gloucester. Story… …