by Jeff Maisey | Jul 22, 2025 | News, News & Views
(Artist Hunter Thomas) By Staff After some 43 years as a nationally acclaimed folk art institution, the Nancy Thomas Gallery has rebranded as aht ARTS with a tagline “Blending Art and Life.” “I have wanted to do it for a while but I just hadn’t had the nerve,” said...
by Jeff Maisey | Jul 22, 2025 | News, News & Views
Shannon Kelly succeeds Dr. Andrea Warren as President and CEO of the Virginia Symphony Orchestra (VSO). Kelly joined the VSO in 2023 as its Vice President of Development. Previously, she worked in leadership at Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts. “It is a...
by Jeff Maisey | Jul 22, 2025 | News, News & Views
After serving six months as Interim General Director, John-Paul Schaefer has been officially appointed General Director and CEO of Virginia Opera. “I am honored to be entrusted with this role at such an important moment for Virginia Opera,” said Schaefer. “Our...
by Jeff Maisey | Jul 22, 2025 | News, News & Views
The Chrysler Museum of Art in Norfolk, Virginia, sits at the culmination of The Hague, an inlet of the Elizabeth River. (Photo by Jim Morrison for the Virginia Mercury) By Jim Morrison When Erik Neil moved to Norfolk to become president of the Chrysler Museum of Art,...
by Jeff Maisey | Jun 16, 2025 | Music, Music News
By Jeff Maisey If you’re following our Facebook page, you’ve no doubt checked out our VEER Top 10 This Week playlist of new songs released by 757 region recording artists. We cover the full music spectrum including pop, hip hop, jazz, punk, folk, experimental,...
