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Virginia Opera, The Denyce Graves Foundation, Norfolk State University, and Virginia Symphony Orchestra Launch “Voices Forward”
Virginia Opera is proud to announce “Voices Forward” A Collaborative Vocal Arts Residency, a groundbreaking partnership with The Denyce Graves Foundation (DGF), Norfolk State University, and the Virginia Symphony Orchestra designed to expand access, equity, and professional pathways for emerging vocal artists. Taking place October 30 through November...
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5 Mom and Pop Restaurants in Portsmouth, Virginia that Locals Swear By
Portsmouth, Virginia is a city stitched together by the laughter of neighbors on stoops, the slow drift of the Elizabeth River, and the scent of something soulful simmering in kitchens old and new. Here, red-brick rowhouses lean into the salt breeze, and murals bloom on weathered walls, telling stories of shipbuilders, dreamers, and families who’ve called these blocks home for generations. It’s a place where the past lingers in the hush of cobblestone streets, where the present pulses in the rhythm of festivals, and where every meal is a gathering—of kin, of memory, of hope.
WAVY News 10
The story behind La Hacienda: A Chesapeake staple
CHESAPEAKE, (WAVY) — The smell of fresh pan dulce fills La Hacienda Panadería, Rosticeria, Y Mas, where conchas, puerquitos and empanadas are made in-house every day. For Juan Ramos, the food means more than a good pastry. He grew up around the restaurant business, watching his parents build what would eventually become four La Hacienda […]
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Chesapeake's Eagle's Nest Fights ABC Suspension Over Parking Lot Brawl, Cites $75K Weekly Loss
The owners of Eagle's Nest Rockin' Country Bar in Chesapeake are fighting back in court after state regulators suspended the venue's alcohol license following a violent fight that began inside the bar and spilled into a nearby shopping center parking lot, injuring a patron. The suspension, which documents show took effect September 22, has already cost the Greenbrier district venue tens of thousands of dollars and left dozens of employees without paychecks.
HBCU Gameday
Missy Elliott Brings HBCU Band Battle Home to Virginia
Missy Elliott is bringing four HBCU marching bands to Norfolk State for a Virginia homecoming that celebrates the sound, creativity and cultural reach of the 757. The post Missy Elliott Brings HBCU Band Battle Home to Virginia appeared first on HBCU Gameday .
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5 Mom and Pop Restaurants in Chesapeake, Virginia that Locals Swear By
Chesapeake, Virginia is a city stitched together by waterways and winding roads, where the salt air drifts in from the Elizabeth River and the laughter of families echoes across leafy neighborhoods. Here, the architecture is a patchwork—weathered farmhouses, brick ranches, and new builds rising beside fields that once grew corn and cotton. Chesapeake is a place where Navy families, lifelong locals, and newcomers drawn by the promise of green space and good schools all find their rhythm, where the food culture is as layered as the city’s history—Southern comfort, coastal bounty, and the quiet pride of homegrown recipes passed down through generations.
WTKR
Meet the couples behind a new fine dining spot opening in East Beach
NORFOLK, Va. — Just off Shore Drive, among a small collection of unique shops, a new restaurant is bringing fine dining to East Beach in Norfolk. Magnolia & Marlin is the first joint venture between two couples — Angela and Carl Reddix and Tony and Tara McGee — who are betting the elevated Southern and seafood concept can turn a hidden cluster of businesses into a destination.
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Missy Elliott Announces HBCU Band Battle and Innovation Summit in Home State of Virginia
Global music icon and Virginia native Missy Elliott will host the inaugural Missy Elliott Presents HBCU Band Battle on Sunday, October 18, 2026. Taking place at 4:00 p.m. at Norfolk State University’s William Dick Price Stadium, the showcase will bring together the elite musicianship and tradition of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) to celebrate their profound influence on modern music and entertainment.