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

Synnika_Lofton
May 142 min read
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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 73 min read
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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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United We Are a Force, and Individually We are W.O.N.
Images Courtesy of Pamela Brothers Denyes Women of Note celebrates the unique talents of women of Hampton Roads and seeks to raise...
lach27
Nov 16, 20227 min read
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MUSE Summer Class Schedule Announced! We're Back!
The Muse Writers Center is excited to announce the release of a full summer schedule including in-person, online, and hybrid classes,...

Press Release
May 6, 20221 min read
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Hampton Roads Youth Heard: Youth Poet Laureates and Ambassadors
Words and Images Courtesy of Teens With a Purpose. Sunday, April 24th, State & Local Government, Educational Leaders, Arts & Culture...

Press Release
May 3, 20229 min read
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WAAC Hosts Forum on Grant Writing for FY2023
Words and Images Courtesy of the City of Williamsburg and the WAAC Williamsburg Area Arts Commission to Host Virtual Fall Forum on Grant...

Press Release
Oct 19, 20212 min read
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Local Student Receives "Take No Prisoners" Journalism Award
Words and Image courtesy of Salma Amrou. Salma Amrou, a high school student in Suffolk, VA, was awarded the 2021 Frank Keegan “Take No...

Press Release
Jun 23, 20212 min read
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Library of Congress to Welcome Virginia's Fairies - 1st Historic Entry of the Pandemic
Words and Images courtesy of Lisa Suhay. Have you ever heard of a Witness Tree? It's a tree that is recorded for being present at the...

Press Release
May 18, 20212 min read
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CALL TO POETS: Poetry on the Pavement
City of Norfolk, Virginia. SUBMISSIONS DUE: 11:59 PM EDT, May 9, 2021 Words and Images courtesy of Norfolk Arts. Norfolk Arts and the...

Press Release
Apr 27, 20212 min read
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This Way Back: Local Author’s New Book Connects Communities
Words and Interview by BA Ciccolella and Aliki Marie Pantas Semones. Images courtesy of Joanna Eleftheriou. One of the things that Joanna...

Spotlight News Hampton Roads
Sep 11, 20209 min read
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