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13th Annual Hogs for Hope: New Year’s Day Pig Pickin’ and Oyster Roast
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

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Dec 17, 20252 min read


From Soul Train to Sleigh Bells: A Groovy Christmas Celebration at Zeiders American Dream Theater!
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.”

Synnika_Lofton
Dec 10, 20257 min read
757 Change Makers Caught Up with Shana Turner of H.R. MASK!
757 Change Makers Features Shana Turner of H.R. MASK!

Synnika_Lofton
Nov 27, 20253 min read


Reinventing Theater Through Culture and Myth: The Great Filipino American ASWANG Pageant!
NORFOLK, Va (September 24, 2025)— ROŪGE: Theater Reinvented continues its mission of sharing bold, diverse stories with the world...

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Oct 2, 20253 min read


Poets Recite Verses at Iris Art Studio!
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...

C. J. Expression
Aug 4, 20252 min read


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

Synnika_Lofton
May 14, 20252 min read


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

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May 8, 20252 min read


A Few Poems and an Upright Bass: Tim Seibles and Chris Brydge Kick Off TCC Lit Fest 2025 in Norfolk!
"I located Tim near the back of the room, dressed in a sharp, blue sweater, black slacks, and a black fedora... the coolest poet I know."

Synnika_Lofton
Apr 7, 20253 min read


Pride & Prejudice & Dragons: 9th Annual Immersive Experience at the Hermitage Museum & Gardens
The Hermitage Museum & Gardens and ROŪGE: Theater Reinvented are proud to announce their 9th Annual Immersive Experience Series...

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Apr 2, 20252 min read


Black Girl Magic is Soulful, Unapologetic, and Refreshingly Woke.
Black Girl Magic is soulful, unapologetic, and refreshingly woke. Let me explain...

Synnika_Lofton
Mar 31, 20255 min read


Black Girl Magic is Back!
After weeks of singing, memorizing lines, practicing dance routines, and attending long rehearsals, the multi-talented cast members...

Synnika_Lofton
Mar 11, 20252 min read


Mamma Mia! – Here We Go Again
It’s back! Mamma Mia! The fabulous, the funny, the smash hit, 25–year-old anniversary edition is back to Chrysler Hall!

Penny Neef
Mar 3, 20253 min read


2025 Top 20 Under 20 Awards!
Hampton Roads Workforce Council has launched the 2025 Top 20 Under 20 Awards, which seeks to bring awareness to young movers and shakers...

Synnika_Lofton
Feb 3, 20251 min read


Preview of TINA – The Tina Turner Musical!
The fascinating life and fantastic music of Tina Turner is coming to Chrysler Hall in Norfolk on January 7 through January 12!

Penny Neef
Jan 7, 20253 min read


You Can't Just Ask Someone Why They are Seeing Mean Girls at Chrysler Hall
Words by Penny Neef. Images courtesy of Seven Venues. I was a ghost in high school. I floated through the halls, blindly, because I...

Penny Neef
Oct 20, 20243 min read


Broadway in Norfolk Starts Off with the Epic Les Misérable
"One Day More" from Les Misérables. Photo by Matthew Murphy. Words by Penny Neef. Images as credited. The wildly popular and long running...

Penny Neef
Sep 3, 20243 min read


Ribbon Cutting Ceremony in Chesapeake!
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at the Historical Village at the Dismal Swamp!

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Jun 25, 20241 min read


It’s a Buggy World – Cirque du Soleil OVO
Words by Penny Neef. Images courtesy of Seven Venues. If you’ve never seen a Cirque du Soleil production, and I sincerely hope that you...

Penny Neef
Jun 16, 20242 min read


The Z Theatre Announces 2024 Summer Camp Programs for Young Performers
The Z Theatre Announces 2024 Summer Camp Programs for Young Performers!

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Jun 12, 20241 min read


Poems for the People, Where Poetry Packs a Punch!
Poems for the People offers another performance @ The Muse Writer's Center, hosted by Synnika Lofton

C. J. Expression
Jun 10, 20242 min read
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