Faith Jones, who was born in Newport News, achieved her dream of becoming a professional singer despite the odds. She will play Mary in the traveling production of "Jesus Christ Superstar" at Chrysler Hall in Norfolk Tuesday through June 4.
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Dorian Hollingsworth Jr., 21, of Norfolk, was awarded $20,000 earlier this year for his work through his nonprofit, Teen Care Network, combating stigmas and promoting mental health wellness. On Sunday, Teen Help Network will host a guided painting experience to in downtown Norfolk.
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Hampton Roads' annual Patriotic Festival Memorial Day weekend will feature country artists Walker Hayes, Sam Hunt and Cody Johnson.
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Virginia is the only U.S. state that hoists a flag bearing the image of a woman's bare breast. The reason for this has everything to do with the evolution and changing appearance of the state's seal.
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Live Nation has a special "Concert Week" offer of $25 tickets to shows in Portsmouth that include Boyz II Men, Barenaked Ladies, Goo Goo Dolls, Lindsey Stirling and more.
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Norfolk native Rob Fisher returns home to conduct the Virginia Symphony Orchestra in “Chicago the Musical – In Concert” on Saturday at Chrysler Hall.
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Anthony Parnther was raised in Norfolk and Lynchburg before he went to Yale and then to Hollywood to become a famous conductor. Now, he's returning to Hampton Roads Thursday to conduct the Virginia Symphony Orchestra chorus as it plays music from "Star Wars" on May 4 in Newport News.
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Although bad weather caused many acts to be delayed or canceled at Something in the Water, the festival did have an exciting Saturday night with soaring emotions and music.
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Chris Brown, A$AP Rocky join Pharrell during Something in the Water: ‘It feels good to be home, VA!’
Thousands had waited hours for Pharrell and his “Phriends” — several of them surprise guests — to cap a perfect, sun-soaked day of music and dancing. And they did.
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The "SITW Cousins" Facebook page has been going strong for four years helping people stay safe and get the information they need about the Something in the Water music festival.
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