Closed - February 19 & 20, 2025
Due to weather conditions, all City Offices will be closed Wednesday, February 19 & Thursday, February 20, 2025.
Acting Up (AU) Theatre Club
No experience is required! We will start with the basics of theatrical performance and learn as a group. Students looking for a way to break out of their shells are just as welcome as those seasoned performers looking to expand their training.
Sessions resume in February 2025.
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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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DG Main Stage Production
JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT
Lyrics by Tim Rice
Music by Andrew Lloyd Webber
Join us for the irresistible family musical about the trials and triumphs of Joseph, Israel’s favorite son.
Call For Artists!
Interested in displaying your art here at Downing-Gross? Fill out an Artist Display Inquiry Form or Exhibit Proposal on our Call For Artists page.
25 Mics
February 11, 2025 - JOIN US!
Join us for this warm and welcoming open mic night held in person on the second Tuesday of every month at 7:00 pm. Don’t forget to join our 25 Mics Facebook Group to stay connected between meetings.
Free Hang Day
Learn how to hang your art in a gallery and meet other artists!
Ladies In Red Award Show and Concert
Join Myra Smith-Jones at her tenth annual celebration of women making a difference in Hampton Roads and beyond!
Facility Rentals
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.
