‘Anne of Green Gables’ (2/14/2024) - Peter and Ruth Machen of Foster (in costume) were part of the cast of “Anne of Green Gables—The Musical,” which was presented Feb. 1-4 at Tomahawk Creek Middle School in… …
Mathews native publishes sci-fi novel (2/14/2024) - Elton M. Hudgins Jr., a Mathews native who now lives in San Antonio, Texas, has written his first science fiction novel, “Ultra Top Secret//SCI: Operation Foretold.” The book tells a… …
Clay and Connection (2/14/2024) - Angelique Scott, one of Gloucester Arts on Main’s February 2024 Exhibiting Artists, will be teaching a hand-building ceramics class at the Main Street studio this Sunday, Feb. 18, from 2-4… …NNO receives donation for Steinway grand piano (2/14/2024) - The Northern Neck Orchestra has received a $300,000 anonymous donation, the majority of which will be used to purchase a Steinway concert grand piano for the orchestra at the planned… …
NNO to hold winter concert March 2 (2/14/2024) - The Northern Neck Orchestra will showcase the passionate music of the Romantic period at its winter concert on Saturday, March 2, at the Lancaster Elementary School, 191 School Street, Kilmarnock.… …
Flat Iron Crossroads opens (2/7/2024) - Flat Iron Crossroads, the Gloucester performing arts venue, will open for the 2024 season on Saturday with a Mardi Gras party. The Travis Colby Band (led by Colby, shown above… …
Bevelaqua named Bay School Artist of the Month (2/7/2024) - Joan Bevelaqua has been named February’s Artist of the Month in the Art Speaks Gallery at the Bay School Community Arts Center in Mathews.Bevelaqua said her drawings and paintings are… …Library hosts talk on ‘What The Eyes Can’t See’ (2/7/2024) - Journalist and author Margaret Edds will discuss her book, “What The Eyes Can’t See,” at a program at Mathews Memorial Library on Thursday, Feb. 29, beginning at 7 p.m. Her… …
Winners named in two RAL Art Center exhibits (2/7/2024) - February brings two new art exhibits, “Black, White, and Grey All Over” and “A Touch of Color” to the RAL Art Center, 19 North Main Street, Kilmarnock. The two RAL… …
Activities planned at Gloucester Arts on Main (2/7/2024) - A Valentine’s Day paper-flower-making class, a youth arts class and a Black History Month artist talk are some of the upcoming events at Arts on Main, Gloucester. From 6-8 p.m.… …
Gloucester NAACP holds art contest (2/7/2024) - The Gloucester Branch of the NAACP invites Gloucester artists of all ages to participate in the Gloucester community art contest, titled “Connecting as a Community through Art: Interpretations of Kindness.”… …
Arts on Main exhibit celebrates Black History Month (1/31/2024) - An opening reception for Arts on Main’s Black History Month exhibit, “Celebrating Black Artists,” will be held from 6-8 p.m. Friday at the gallery on Main Street in Gloucester. The… …
G.I. author pens children’s book series (1/31/2024) - J.S. Clawson of Gwynn’s Island has published his first two children’s books, and they’re part of a series titled “The Hawk and the Hummingbird.” In the books, Ruby the Ruby-throated… …
Crafted in Clay (1/31/2024) - Crafted in Clay, an exhibit of pottery, is currently on display through Feb. 15 in the Art Speaks Gallery at the Bay School on Main Street in Mathews. Twelve local… …
‘Almost, Maine’ (1/31/2024) - Sean Ayala and Elena Runkle rehearse a scene from the absurdist romantic comedy, “Almost, Maine,” playing Feb. 9-25 at The Westmoreland Players Theatre in Callao. For more information about the… …
Best in Show winners (1/31/2024) - Winners of Best in Show at Rappahannock Art League’s two January exhibits “75 Years of Art Inspiration” and “Close Ups” were, respectively, “Morning Roost,” a watercolor painting by Doug Mock,… …VSO to perform at W&M’s new Concert Hall Feb. 25 (1/31/2024) - The Virginia Symphony Orchestra will present Symphony Sunday at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 25, in the new Music Building Concert Hall at the College of William and Mary, 551… …
VMFA signs on to be Art in Transit Gold Level sponsor (1/31/2024) - The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts has committed to be a Gold Level sponsor of the 2024 Art in Transit judged competition, donating $1,000 to the cause. Additionally, Jeffrey Allison,… …
Wood carving presentation Friday at Arts on Main (1/24/2024) - Artist Bill Castro will give a presentation on wood carving at 4 p.m. Friday at Arts on Main in Gloucester. It is free and open to the public.Castro will bring… …CCS students to present ‘Rappahannock Rendezvous’ (1/24/2024) - The stage in the David & Wendy Charlton Center for the Fine and Performing Arts at Christchurch School is abuzz with activity in preparation for the Middlesex County private school’s… …
Patterns by Design show opens Friday at Bay School (1/24/2024) - An opening for the Art Speaks Gallery January show, Patterns by Design, will be held from 5–7 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 26, at the Bay School on Main Street in… …
CNU professor releases children’s book on Abe Lincoln (1/24/2024) - Author and Christopher Newport University professor Jonathan White, winner of the 2023 Lincoln Prize, has released a new children’s book, “My Day with Abe Lincoln.” A historical fantasy-fiction chapter book,… …
Latin Ballet of Virginia dancers to perform in Kilmarnock (1/24/2024) - The Lancaster Elementary School Theater will come alive with flamenco, tango, salsa and more on Saturday, Feb. 10, as dancers with the Latin Ballet of Virginia perform selections from Alma… …Westmoreland Players to present ‘Almost, Maine’ (1/24/2024) - The Westmoreland Players will present the absurdist romantic comedy “Almost, Maine” Feb. 9-25 at the Westmoreland Players theater in Callao. Billed as a “Midwinter’s Night Dream,” the play is a… …
Local artists to display work (1/24/2024) - The ladies of the Virginia Northern Neck Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. will host an event that aims to honor and celebrate the rich contributions of African… …