BA CiccolellaDec 20, 20211 minWinter Break: See you in the New Year!Words and Image by BA Ciccolella. 2021 has been one interesting ride. Here at Spotlight we've been growing, working on expanding, and all...
Penny NeefDec 16, 20213 minNot Your Mama’s Nutcracker: The Hip Hop Nutcracker Coming to Chrysler Hall for One Night OnlyUPDATE: Unfortunately, despite their best efforts and robust measures being put in place for the safety of the cast and crew,...
Spotlight News Hampton RoadsDec 15, 20214 min“Merry Little” Christmas Carol at VSC Hits All the Right NotesWords by Nathan Jacques. Images courtesy of the Virginia Stage Company. Spoiler warnings throughout for the book published in 1843. Be ye...
BA CiccolellaDec 2, 20212 minA Walk Through Christmas at Feed and SeedWords and Images courtesy of BA Ciccolella. Sometimes life takes you on an unexpected trip, and many times, that trip leads to some...
Press ReleaseNov 30, 20212 minFestevents Announces Holiday Yule Log Bonfire & Christmas Marketplace on Saturday, December 4Words and Images courtesy of Festevents. The 8th Annual Holiday Yule Log Bonfire & Christmas Marketplace is slated for Saturday,...
Penny NeefNov 24, 20212 minWinter Wonderland Exists – It’s in PortsmouthWords by Penny Neef. Images courtesy of Lynette James and the City of Portsmouth. My heart is happy. The world, or at least our little...
Press ReleaseNov 11, 20212 minVeteran's Day Weekend Festivities at NauticusWords and Images Courtesy of Nauticus What: Nauticus invites you aboard the Battleship Wisconsin for their Veterans Day Weekend...
BA CiccolellaOct 28, 20211 minTrick-or-Treat Hampton Roads!!Info Compiled by Moriah Joy and BA Ciccolella. Image by BA Ciccolella. Looking to Trick-or-Treat this year? Planning to hand out candy?...
Press ReleaseSep 29, 20212 minWinterFest on the Wisconsin Set to Open with 300,000 Additional LightsWords and Images Courtesy of Nauticus Nauticus doubles the lights and adds more evenings to this holiday hit. Norfolk, Va.—Nauticus has...
Penny NeefDec 17, 20203 minWe All Need a Little SparkleWords, Images, and Video by Penny Neef. Like crows that are drawn to bright baubles for no reason other than the glitter, humans are also...
Denise BishopDec 16, 20201 min43rd St. is Lit for the HolidaysWords and Images by Denise Bishop. In December 1987, my family and a couple of neighboring families, formed the 43rd Street Color Guard,...
Press ReleaseDec 15, 20202 minLocal Retail Alliance Launches Online Holiday Gift Guide to Shop Local- From mood rings to a life-sized Santa, something for everyone - Words and Image courtesy of the Retail Alliance. December 11, 2020,...
Press ReleaseDec 15, 20205 minPNC presents A Christmas Carol at Virginia Stage Company Words and Image courtesy of Virginia Stage Company. Virginia Stage Company’s beloved holiday classic returns in a new small cast...
Aliki Marie Pantas SemonesDec 11, 20204 minBest (Virtual) Christmas Pageant EverWords and Images courtesy of Aliki Marie Pantas Semones. Feature image courtesy of the Hurrah Players. Many years ago my family embraced...
Press ReleaseDec 1, 20202 minVirginia Stage Company announces the Mistletoe MarketWords and Image Courtesy of Virginia Stage Company. ‘Tis the season for holiday shopping! Virginia Stage Company presents its first...
Spotlight News Hampton RoadsNov 25, 20205 minGiving ThanksWords and photos as credited Spotlight asked its writers what they are thankful for as we approach Thanksgiving 2020. Here are a few of...
Press ReleaseNov 6, 20202 minWinterFest Heralds New Tradition for Hampton RoadsBattleship Wisconsin Decks Transformed for Six-Week Holiday Experience Words and Images courtesy of Nauticus Norfolk, Va.— More than...