by Jeff Maisey | Sep 21, 2015 | News, News & Views
By Jeff Maisey How do you take a 40-year-old retail institution and manage to keep things fashionably hip? A redesign, of course. If you’ve motored down 21st Street in Norfolk’s Ghent business district during the past two months you probably couldn’t help but notice...
by Jeff Maisey | Sep 21, 2015 | News, News & Views
App-a-Cab and Hampton Roads Transportation are celebrating their 100,000+ App Orders by serving free lunch on Wednesday, September 23, from 11am – 2pm, in downtown Norfolk at the TCC Plaza (300 Granby St.). A local DJ will provide the soundscape. App a...
by Jeff Maisey | Sep 18, 2015 | News, News & Views
By Tom Robinson Fine arts at Old Dominion entered a new era Wednesday when President John R. Broderick dedicated two new buildings and an amphitheater bearing the names of longtime friends and benefactors of the University. “We deeply appreciate your...
by Jeff Maisey | Sep 18, 2015 | Classical, News, News & Views
Virginia Symphony officials today announced that JoAnn Falletta’s contract has been extended for an additional five years, and she will remain at the helm of the Virginia Symphony Orchestra through the 2020 – 21 season. Falletta, already the longest-tenured...
by Jeff Maisey | Sep 16, 2015 | Art News, News, News & Views
By Jeff Maisey Cities across America are now tapping into the performing and visual arts to breathe new life and vibrancy into downtown areas. It is a trend taking hold from Nashville to Asheville, but certainly no surprise to Rob Cross. As the Virginia Arts...
by Jeff Maisey | Sep 16, 2015 | News, News & Views
By Jeremy Bender Norfolk’s emerging Arts & Design District (also dubbed NEON District) will give birth to the Glass Wheel Studio on Saturday, November 14. The opening reception will run from 7-10 PM and the public is welcomed to attend. The...