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Cinco de Mayo, taco fest and more happenings in Hampton Roads
Our picks for what’s happening in Hampton Roads: Magnificent marketplace Visit the Magnificent May Market hosted by the Junto Woman’s Club of Suffolk, which has served the community for more than 90 years. Shop, eat and enjoy some art. Also, bid on your favorite items in the silent auction. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. Oakland Christian Church, 5641 Godwin Blvd., Suffolk. ...
Winner announced in Pawsitively Purrfect Pets contest
The Smithfield Times’ first annual Pawsitively Perfect Pets Photo Contest was positively perfect! In March, residents from Smithfield, Isle of Wight and Surry submitted 115 pet photos. Friendly Fidos, cuddly kitties, horses and even a pig were represented in the contest. From late March to early April, votes were cast by readers, their friends and […]
In The Kitchen: Dockside Seafood Feast
PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) – If you like seafood, listen up! The Graham & Rollins Hampton Seafood Market is hosting the Dockside Seafood Feast. Johnny Graham and Luci Talbot Cochran from the city of Hampton joined us in the kitchen with all the details and just some of the fresh seafood you can enjoy at the feast.
Steak Sandwiches and Menu Highlights
PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) – We’re in the kitchen with Iryna Patterson and Jan Branch from Pour Girls cooking steak sandwiches. It’s one of the many highlights of their diverse menu. The ladies also talked about their catering options and fun special events including Drag Brunch!. Pour Girls.
Dance Theatre of Harlem to Perform in Hampton Roads
PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) – For decades, the Dance Theatre of Harlem has been making headlines around the world, showcasing a powerful vision of ballet in the 21st century. Now, they’re making a stop in Hampton Roads for the Virginia Arts Festival! Dancer, Lindsey Donnell, joined us with more on her career and what to expect from their performances as part of the festival. You can catch them April 30 at the Ferguson Center in Newport News, and May 3-5 at Chrysler Hall in Norfolk.
Suffolk Art Gallery features Black artists of Hampton Roads
Clayton Singleton’s artwork tackles heavy subjects through raw storytelling. Ray Johnson’s figures of perseverance come to life against bold backgrounds. Tim Giles enchants with texture in his watercolors, which attract a second look and longer gaze. Nationally acclaimed Ken Wright creates with a depth and whimsy in his abstracts that capture movement visually.
Army sergeant buys $200K winning Powerball ticket in Newport News
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — A U.S. Army sergeant from Newport News is gearing up for retirement, and now he has a little extra cash to get started after winning a whopping $200,000 in the Powerball drawing last week. The Virginia Lottery said SFC Jerrell Rice bought the winning ticket...
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