ESSAY: Powerless

ESSAY: Powerless

  By Tom Robotham On the morning of September 30, when hurricane Ian started to make its presence felt in Norfolk, I was watching CNN’s coverage of the devastation in Florida. Since my oldest friend lives in Fort Myers—ground zero, as it turned out—I was worried...
ART NEWS: Shooting Stars

ART NEWS: Shooting Stars

  By Jeff Maisey Award-winning international celebrity/fashion photographer and director Markus Klinko is best known for capturing some of the most iconic images of the stars.  Klinko’s extensive portfolio includes captivating images Beyonce, Lady Gaga, David...
NEWS: Diana Blanchard Gross Lands in Hampton

NEWS: Diana Blanchard Gross Lands in Hampton

(Diana L. Blanchard Gross preparing for the 2022 Virginia Artists Juried Exhibition.) By Betsy DiJulio Coming under the umbrella of Hampton Arts—aka the Hampton Arts Commission, which was created by Hampton City Council in 1987—together with The American Theatre and...
ESSAY: Young and Free

ESSAY: Young and Free

(My childhood home, shortly before my family moved in, in 1959.)  By Tom Robotham  During this summer’s heatwave, when I stayed home as much as possible, I spent a few afternoons binge-watching The Andy Griffith Show. I loved the program when it aired in primetime,...