Ticketing Policy
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2025 Event Schedule
Open Mic Night
2nd Tuesday of Every Month @ 7:00 PM
Join host Quinton 'Q5' Jennings-Sherman in the Newport News Community Gallery at Downing-Gross Cultural Arts Center for an evening of creativity, community, and conversation. This is a free family-friendly open mic event.
Hampton Roads (HR) Jazz Inc. in collaboration with the City of Newport News presents the Ella Fitzgerald Jazz Celebration.
This month-long event will feature some of the finest names in jazz, all showcasing the soulful and dynamic spirit of the genre. Mark your calendars for these incredible performances at Downing-Gross Cultural Arts Center:
April 30 – 8:00 p.m.
Kick off the festival with the Jason Marsalis Quartet, featuring special guest pianist Allyn Johnson, saxophonist Rashaan Barber, bassist Will Ledbetter, and drummer Jae Sinnett. Experience an evening of exceptional jazz by one of the Marsalis family’s talented musicians.
May 9 – 8:00 p.m.
Experience the incredible multi-Grammy-nominated vocalist Roberta Gambarini. Roberta’s remarkable voice will be showcased in an evening of elegant jazz, with an opening performance by Brittany Burrell, winner of the "Ladies of Song Contest."
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