Black Music Month: A Night with Donald Hurdle

Reader's Theater is Back!

Mark your calendars for Monday, June 23rd!

Summer Theater Camp

Registration is now open for our summer theater camp, featuring the production of Madagascar - A Musical Adventure Jr.!

MACHINE SEWING CLASSES ARE BACK!

Learn more about our 6-week session covering beginner friendly machine sewing and design!

Summer Movie Series

Beat the heat this summer with free family films every Tuesday, all summer long! Click here for more details.

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*Top 11 Wedding Venues in Newport News

We were selected as one of the top 10 wedding venues in Newport News in the Editor’s Choice Awards by WeddingRule.com. We are so grateful to be included! Check out the full list here.

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Downing-Gross is not only a cultural arts facility - it is also an event venue with a variety of spaces available for rental. Consider having your next event here with us! We offer affordable and competitive rates with discounts for residents of the city of Newport News.

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