by Jeff Maisey | Apr 27, 2017 | News, News & Views
By Jeff Maisey Norfolk NATO festival, the world’s only festival celebrating the Trans-Atlantic alliance and its importance, is on full display this Friday and Saturday in downtown Norfolk. All events are free and open to the public. One of this year’s...
by Jeff Maisey | Apr 27, 2017 | Beer News, Drink
By Jeff Maisey Norfolk’s Bold Mariner Brewing Company recently joined forces with NATO Allied Command Transformation Chief of Staff Air Marshall Sir Graham Stacey of the United Kingdom to collaborate on a craft beer full of as much symbolism as tasty ingredients in...
by Jeff Maisey | Apr 27, 2017 | Concert Previews, Music, Music News
By Jim Roberts What’s the difference between a fiddle and a violin? Seán Heely has a lot of witty answers at the ready, but one of his favorites is: “A fiddle is a violin with beer spilled on it.” It’s appropriate, given the Chesapeake native’s upcoming...
by Jeff Maisey | Apr 27, 2017 | Festivals, News, News & Views
By Jeff Maisey This year marks the 100th anniversary of Naval Station Norfolk and the centennial of America’s entry into World War I. The historic milestones along with all the stunning pageantry of Virginia International Tattoo will be on full display...
by Jeff Maisey | Apr 17, 2017 | Musical Theater, Stage & Film
By Jerome Langston It’s quite fitting that it’s Anthony Stockard, who shows up first. The Wiz is being rehearsed at Brown Memorial Hall, on the campus of Norfolk State University, and I’m here to interview key members of the cast, along with the ambitious production’s...