Legal scholars and historians discuss the history and significance of the landmark 1967 Supreme Court decision in Loving v. Virginia, which struck down bans on interracial marriage in the United […]
Presented by Virginia Arts Festival. “One of the finest saxophonists in the business.” – NPR Sought-after sideman in studio and onstage, as well as a bandleader in his own right, […]
A popular comedian turned actor who started his career on-stage as a dare, funnyman Eddie Griffin has built an ever-growing fan base since jumping onto the comedy scene in 1990. […]
Presented by Virginia Arts Festival. This performance combines the energy of Caribbean and West African music with exciting choreography to deliver the cultural history of Trinidad through its unique musical […]
Developed and directed by Robert Shirley, the cabaret will focus on favorite and iconic musical numbers in song and dance. There will be something for everyone presented by a diverse […]
Downing-Gross Cultural Arts Center Join us for a breathtaking evening of gospel, blues, and spoken word as we honor the incredible women who have shaped our world with their strength, resilience, and […]
Downing-Gross Cultural Arts Center Join us for a breathtaking evening of gospel, blues, and spoken word as we honor the incredible women who have shaped our world with their strength, resilience, and […]
Step into the wild world of The Feral Showgirls as they bring you a dazzling menagerie of performances, from the exotically beautiful to the hilariously absurd. This show is packed […]
CINDERELLA Alma Duetscher, composer/conductor featuring student performers from The Governor's School for the Arts Vocal & Instrumental Music Departments Co-presented with Governor's School for the Arts and Virginia Arts Festival. […]
IMPORTANT EVENT INFO: The RnB Block Party is ages 21+. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. Calling all RnB lovers, the first RnB Block Party of 2025 is set! MEAC Championship […]
Cars fly, trees fight back, and monsters are on the loose in Harry’s second year at Hogwarts™ School of Witchcraft and Wizardry! This concert features the film Harry Potter and the Chamber […]
Presented by Virginia Arts Festival. “Some sounds stop you dead in your tracks…Blanding’s tenor saxophone is certainly one of those: huge, hollow, warm and woody, something hewn straight from nature.” […]
