Arts and Culture

2+ week, 3+ day ago   (364+ words) Producer Todd Black will receive the inaugural Career Producer Honor at the 39th annual Virginia Film Festival. Todd Black to Receive Inaugural Career Producer Honor at the 39th Annual Virginia Film Festival (EXCLUSIVE) Producer Todd Black will receive the inaugural Career Producer…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (951+ words) Two streetwear-dripped-out dudes on the patio of Verve Coffee nearly spit out their matchas on a July afternoon in West Hollywood when the singer-songwriter walked up to order an iced tea. Dressed in svelte black athleisure with a close-cropped haircut,…...

1+ mon, 6+ day ago   (394+ words) The little critter entered the world at 1-inch long and 11 grams, the same weight as two nickels plus a paperclip. The first successful birth of a lesser Madagascar tenrec at the Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center in Virginia Beach took…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (763+ words) Three Staunton bartenders are shaking up this year's Virginia Cocktail Games, with one already advancing to the live finals and two more vying for the coveted "People's Choice" final sixth spot. Breannah Carr of Maude & the Bear secured a place…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (992+ words) Known as one of the highest-paid actresses in film, Sandra Bullock has won an Academy Award and a Golden Globe, both for Best Actress in the film “The Blind Side.” Other noteworthy movies include “Speed” and “Miss Congeniality.” Lowe became…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago   (601+ words) Virginia Humanities overcame financial setbacks to distribute 29 competitive grants this month that will provide vital monies to cultural organizations across the state. Eleven of the grant recipients are based in Hampton Roads. “The good news is that some federal funding…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago   (156+ words) VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — The Virginia Beach International Carnival will return July 16–19, 2026, with four days of Caribbean cultural events along the Virginia Beach Boardwalk, including two concerts, J’ouvert on the Sand, mas bands, parties and a brunch event. Mas bands from…...

2+ mon, 1+ day ago   (55+ words) A portion of Town Center in Virginia Beach transformed into a miniature metropolis Saturday morning as local architects and community members gathered for the inaugural Pop-Up City event, a first of its kind, hands-on exhibition. Read more here: https://www.wavy.com/living-local/cardboard-creations-take-over-town-center-of-virginia-beach/...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago   (183+ words) The Hampton Roads Black Food Festival returns for a second year to Mount Trashmore on Saturday. Tree Kelty, the organizer and the owner of Black on Black Market in Norfolk, said in an email that about 5,000 to 7,000 people attended last…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago   (489+ words) VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — Juneteenth marks the day enslaved African Americans in Texas learned they were free — more than 2 years after the Emancipation Proclamation was signed. On Saturday, that history was celebrated through music, culture and opportunities for the next generation…...