"Writing a poem is not a clean act. It never has been. Poetry was born from the need of people—often people pushed to the margins—to speak their beauty and their bruises aloud."

Great Bridge Battlefield & Waterways Museum, Chesapeake VA. Over $2 million in grants have been awarded to Virginia organizations CHESAPEAKE, Va. — In recognition of their dedication to saving, sharing and studying history in Virginia, the Great Bridge Battlefield & Waterways History Foundation has received the Commonwealth History Fund grant from the Virginia Museum of History & Culture (VMHC). In 2026, the VMHC is awarding $345,000 to 11 Virginia-based museums, municipalit

NORFOLK, VA – (December 2025) On Thursday, January 1, 2026, from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., Hope House Foundation and Hank’s Filling Station will present the 13th Annual Hogs for Hope New Year’s Day Pig Pickin’ & Oyster Roast to benefit Hope House Foundation. The event will take place at Hank’s Filling Station, located at 4301 Colley Avenue in Norfolk. Tickets are $50 online, please visit: HANKSHOGSFORHOPE.COM Kick off New Year’s Day the Hank’s way. At Hank’s Filling Statio

If you’re ready for big afros, bellbottoms, vibrant colors, nostalgic dance moves, and equally bright smiles, then you need to climb aboard UPAC’s “A Soulful Christmas: A Groovy Musical Revue.” 

757 Change Makers Features Shana Turner of H.R. MASK!

NORFOLK, Va (September 24, 2025)— ROŪGE: Theater Reinvented continues its mission of sharing bold, diverse stories with the world...

In July, two besties-- Ann Falcone Shalaski & Serena Fusek, held court at Cathie Abell-Nelson 's Iris Art Gallery and studio, reading selections from their newest poetry collections...

Norfolk as Muse was inspired by a recent trip into downtown Norfolk.

Image provided by Virginia Arts Festival Virginia Beach Oceanfront becomes an island paradise THIS WEEKEND May 9 & 10 with steelpan...