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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


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


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


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


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


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


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


Tattoo for You?
Words courtesy of Haley Neef with a little help from her mom, Penny Neef. Images courtesy of the Virginia International Tattoo and Penny...

Spotlight News Hampton Roads
Apr 20, 20243 min read


Chicken and Biscuits: A Review
A Sunday afternoon presents an opportunity to reflect, think, renew, connect with a religious tradition, and check out a play!

Synnika_Lofton
Apr 19, 20248 min read


The Play That Goes Wrong
Words and Image courtesy of ODU Rep. The Play That Goes Wrong, by Henry Lewis, Jonathan Sayer & Henry Shields, directed by Steve Earle...

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Mar 27, 20241 min read


Riding The (British) Wave of Revolution
Paul McCartney Photographs 1963-4: Eyes of The Storm Words and Images courtesy of Carter Cook. Eye of the storm: the calm region at the...

Spotlight News Hampton Roads
Feb 7, 20248 min read


2024 Bluegrass Pickin' Party Comes to Virginia Beach
Words by Juan Gelpi and BA Ciccolella. Image courtesy of Tidewater Bluegrass Society. This year, for the first time, the Tidewater...

Spotlight News Hampton Roads
Jan 30, 20242 min read


Harper Lee's To Kill A Mockingbird by Aaron Sorkin
Don't miss the show at Seven Venues' Chrysler Hall this week! Yaegel T. Welch (“Tom Robinson”), Stephen Elrod (Bailiff), Jacqueline...

Penny Neef
Jan 29, 20244 min read


Virginia Opera Announces a Stirring Premiere of Sanctuary Road
A Landmark Production Inspired by the Underground Railroad Virginia Premiere is the third production of the opera in the US Words and...

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Dec 18, 20234 min read


Call for Submissions: The Z Fringe Festival is Announced for April 2024
Words and Images of 2 Previous Fringe Performances courtesy of The Z. Art that pushes the envelope is taking over The Z this April. The Z...

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Dec 18, 20232 min read
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