Hurrah for Film & TV

Hurrah for Film & TV

(Green room and studio at Hurrah TV and Film Academy. Photo by Michael Bibbo of Waverleigh Creative.) By Montague Gammon III The Hurrah Players unique new Nusbaum Family TV & Film Academy, which starts its first round of classes for ages 12 and up on January 6, is...

read more
ESSAY: The Resilience of Hope

ESSAY: The Resilience of Hope

By Tom Robotham In the wake of the election, as I noted here last month, I felt a profound sense of despair—and it lingers still. But in recent weeks, it’s been counterbalanced by meditations on hope—how it “perches in the soul,” as Emily Dickinson put it, “and sings...

read more
Animated/AI/Effects Music Video of the Year Nominees Announced

Posed Photography Nominees Announced

BY STAFF The following submissions have been selected as nominees for the 2025 Veer Music Awards in the Posed Photography category. Voting is expected to go live on January 1 at veermag.com.  Congrats to all nominees and thank you to those who submitted entries....

read more
Animated/AI/Effects Music Video of the Year Nominees Announced

Live Photography Nominees Announced

BY STAFF The following submissions have been selected as nominees for the 2025 Veer Music Awards in the Live Photography category. Voting is expected to go live on January 1 at veermag.com.  Congrats to all nominees and thank you to those who submitted entries.   ...

read more
Animated/AI/Effects Music Video of the Year Nominees Announced

2025 Veer Music Awards Performers Announced

The musical theme for the 2025 Veer Music Awards presentation will be A Tribute to The Dome.  The music awards are presented by Elevation 27 on Sunday, February 2. Showtime is 6:00 PM sharp. Admission is free to all.  In addition to awards being presented in a diverse...

read more
NEWS: Virginia Arts Festival 2025

NEWS: Virginia Arts Festival 2025

(Birmingham Royal Ballet’s “Black Sabbath”) By Jeff Maisey Familiar names — each with their own twist — in the performing arts world represent the highlights of the 2025 Virginia Arts Festival season. Perhaps top of the list will be the Birmingham Royal Ballet’s...

read more
NEWS: Virginia Beach Dome

NEWS: Virginia Beach Dome

As part of the Atlantic Park entertainment complex, the grand opening of The Dome — the live concert component of the city-owned project — has yet to be formally announced, but officials from partner Live Nation have stated Spring 2025 with more details to be shared...

read more
ART NEWS: Synergy in Suffolk

ART NEWS: Synergy in Suffolk

(Jennifer Lucy and Hillarey Breedlove) By Betsy DiJulio If you recall the Greek myth in which humans were originally created with four arms, four legs, and a head with two faces, you know that Zeus, fearing their power, split them into two separate parts condemning...

Local Music Releases

Local Music Releases

By Jeff Maisey This year we’ve been touting new songs released by 757 region recording artists on Veer’s Top 10 This Week playlist on Spotify. It’s a great way for people to check out what’s happening across the diverse spectrum of local music and an easy peek into...

Tuba Tunes and Treats to Boot

Tuba Tunes and Treats to Boot

By Montague Gammon III Extra added attractions with kids-of-all-ages appeal promise to make the very family friendly, Saturday-before-Christmas, Coastal Virginia Chamber Music presented Christmas Tubas concert a Holiday party to remember. The audience at the Great...

Upbeat Christmas with Dave Koz & Friends

Upbeat Christmas with Dave Koz & Friends

By Jeff Maisey Smooth jazz saxophonist Dave Koz has made a successful seasonal career hitting the road for the past 27 years in the month leading up to Christmas Eve with his critically acclaimed Dave Koz & Friends Christmas Tour. When the tour makes a stop at the...

Channeling Aretha

Channeling Aretha

By Jeff Maisey R&B/gospel singer CeCe Teneal released a new single, “Try,” during the spring, but a major focus of her performing career is a tribute to her greatest inspiration in music. The show — coming to The American Theatre in Hampton on Saturday, December 7...

Days Gone Bayou

Days Gone Bayou

(Fighting Gravity was a crowd pleaser at The Bayou. They'll perform December 7 at The NorVa.)  By Rick Mersel Unfortunately, what initially appeared like promising waves, with perfectly smooth double sets rolling off the sun-spangled ocean, had flattened almost...

Transformative Gospel Music 

Transformative Gospel Music 

By Jerome Langston Speaking with award-winning choir conductor and workshop leader, Karen Gibson, MBE, the founder of the Kingdom Choir, the highly successful London based gospel choir, via Zoom a few days ago, felt akin to chatting with a genuine friend. Karen exudes...

A Carol or Two from Virginia Stage Company 

A Carol or Two from Virginia Stage Company 

The Cast and Production Stage Management Team of Virginia Stage Company's A Sherlock Carol : (L-R)Patrick Halley, Scott Wichmann, Seth Patterson, Steve Pacek, Sarah Manton, Beatty Barnes, Tia Collier, Emma D. Emde, Rachel Fobbs, and Abbigail LaRocque. Photo by TOC...

Local Musicians Pay Homage to The Last Waltz

Local Musicians Pay Homage to The Last Waltz

By Jim Morrison In Patrick Higgins' memory, he saw the iconic film, "The Last Waltz," in downtown Washington, D.C.'s Warner Theatre on a big screen with an impressive sound system.  "We were teenagers," he says, "so likely we were somewhat stoned." At the time, he was...

Dessert Beers and Beer Desserts 

Dessert Beers and Beer Desserts 

Words by Diane Catanzaro and Chris Jones Photo by Diane Catanzaro Beer, glorious beer. Is there anything beer can’t do? From appetizer, to main course, to dessert, beer has the culinary chops to enhance any part of your meal. Yet, beer is often overlooked for the...

Wines For The Season

Wines For The Season

By Jeff Maisey   Caymus 50th Anniversary  Cabernet Sauvignon California After our Fall Arts Preview issue featuring Virginia Opera’s 50th Anniversary on the cover, I decided to uncork my bottle of Caymus 50th Anniversary for a private toast to life and the...

A Tale of Two Sweeties

A Tale of Two Sweeties

An international array of savory and sweet treats entice at Tous Les Jours. (Clockwise from left: coffee bun, kimchi croquette, Portuguese egg tart)   By Marisa Marsey Two buzzy bakery-cafés – one on the Peninsula, a Hampton Roads inroad for a red-hot...

Start Spreadin’ The News…And The Schmears

Start Spreadin’ The News…And The Schmears

(Baker's Crust Bagel offers a slice of New York with skyscraping sandwiches. Courtesy photo.)  By Marisa Marsey Nostalgic for New York City? Haven’t yet gotten to Gotham? You could watch “When Harry Met Sally” or read some Meg Wolitzer for a fix. Better still, schlep...

Opa! ilo

Opa! ilo

(Chef Zack Close adds pepper sauce over the Hanger Steak) By Jeff Maisey The “food is phenomenal.” That was a common comment quickly spreading on Instagram following the friends-and-family soft opening of ilo, a neighborhood bistro located in the Historic Freemason...

Aslin VB: Not Just Beer, It’s a Destination!

Aslin VB: Not Just Beer, It’s a Destination!

(Aslin’s tasting room in Virginia Beach. Photo by Diane Catanzaro) By Diane Catanzaro and Chris Jones How fortunate we are in Hampton Roads that the popular Aslin Beer Company has opened a taproom and brewery in Virginia Beach? Excellent beer, a diverse food menu,...

Green Onion Blooms Bright Again

Green Onion Blooms Bright Again

(A healthy lunch: Poached Pear Pecan Salad with grilled chicken added.) By Jeff Maisey The Green Onion is back and better than ever. Like many independent, locally-owned restaurants, The Green Onion was challenged in a variety of ways during COVID and in the aftermath...

ADVERTISEMENTS