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…...

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…...

2+ mon, 3+ week ago   (713+ words) Stevens emerged from that class with a picture of a beautiful, brightly colored sea turtle. At that moment, she fell deeply in love with art. Decades later, Stevens has combined her work as an award-winning gallery artist with teaching classes…...

2+ mon, 3+ week ago   (267+ words) The first vessels participating in Sail250 Virginia have begun arriving in Hampton Roads, offering residents and visitors an early glimpse of the ships that will help celebrate America's 250th anniversary. More than 60 ships from 20 countries are expected to visit the region during…...