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The Muse Writers Center Announces 2026 Writers Conference, Bringing Publishing Professionals to Hampton Roads
"Writers from across Virginia and beyond will gather this August as The Muse Writers Center hosts its annual Muse Writers Conference, a two-day literary event designed to help aspiring and established writers sharpen their craft, connect with publishing professionals, and move their writing careers forward."
Spotlight News Hampton Roads
Jun 282 min read
When Do You Realize You’re Home?
"Theatre is a collaborative art, more so than most. As such, people within theatre groups build relationships, talent, a home."
This is especially the case in college theatre.
Isaiah Reed
Jun 53 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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