by Jeff Maisey | Jul 24, 2026 | Art, Art News, Art Previews, Current Exhibits
By Jeff Maisey For as far back in history as is known humans have been fascinated with jewelry. From precious gems such as skillfully cut diamonds, rubies, and emeralds to strung pearl necklaces, shark teeth and sea shells to flowery Hawaiian leis, human and animal...
by Jeff Maisey | Jul 24, 2026 | Musical Theater, Stage & Film
Michelle Ellis (pictured center during rehearsals) plays the role of Delores in Little Theatre of Virginia Beach’s production of “Sister Act.” Photo by Alan Mathews. By Jerome Langston Heading into its 79th season as Virginia Beach’s oldest continually operating...
by Jeff Maisey | Jul 24, 2026 | News, News & Views
(Elyse N. Brown, Executive Director, RMHC of Norfolk) By Jeff Maisey If you’ve driven by the Ronald McDonald House on Norfolk’s Colley Avenue across the street from Sentara medical complex and caught a passing glimpse of a lifelike statue of the famous fast food...
by Jeff Maisey | Jul 24, 2026 | News, News & Views
By Jeff Maisey On July 26, Virginia Beach Art Center will mark 10 years as “a vibrant creative hub in the heart of the ViBe Creative District, offering an educational and supportive environment that inspires people of all ages and skill levels to experience, engage...
by Jeff Maisey | Jul 24, 2026 | News, News & Views, Robotham
By Tom Robotham I’ve never cared much for the Fourth of July. As a child, I associated it with the incessant noise of illegal fireworks and kids I knew who’d been maimed by them: a boy who was missing three fingers because an M-80 had blown up in his hand and a girl...