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Newport News City Council honors singer Queen Esther Marrow (Daily Press)
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The Wiz (Daily Press)
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A Queen comes home for a new production of 'The Wiz' (Daily Press)
Downing GrossFebruary 13, 2016 Comment
Fun things to do over the weekend (Daily Press)
Downing GrossAugust 13, 2015Comment
Gov. Terry McAuliffe Anniversary of signing of the Voting Rights Act (Daily Press)
Downing GrossAugust 6, 2015 Comment
The Traprock Misfit (a.k.a. K'bana Blaq) has big plans for show at Downing-Gross (Daily Press)
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Celebrating freedom at Downing-Gross (Daily Press)
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Chrisette Michele to perform at Ella Fitzgerald Festival in Newport News (Daily Press)
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A big party before the big race (Daily Press)
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Cocoa Brown pays a visit (Daily Press)
Downing GrossDecember 20, 2014Comment
Comedian Cocoa Brown coming home to Hampton Roads for three shows (Daily Press)
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Unifics ready to sing and dance in Newport News on Saturday (Daily Press)
Downing GrossSeptember 19, 2014Comment
Ella Fitzgerald remembered in two Friday night concerts (Daily Press)
Downing GrossApril 24, 2014Comment
Remembering King with music and steps (Daily Press)
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R&B combo Mint Condition sells out Downing-Gross in Newport News (Daily Press)
Downing GrossOctober 10, 2013Comment
Bernice King Southeast Community Day address (Daily Press)
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Southeast Community Day features music, talk by King's daughter (Daily Press)
Downing GrossSeptember 6, 2013Comment
Queen Esther Marrow, gospel singer, to perform in tribute to King's "I Have a Dream" speech (Daily Press)
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Get ready for Freddie Jackson in NN (Daily Press)
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Cocoa Brown to perform comedy show in Newport News (Daily Press)
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Downing-Gross Cultural Arts Center
2410 Wickham Ave,
Newport News, VA, 23607,
United States
757-247-8950 downing-gross@nnva.gov
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Tue 9am - 5pm
Wed 9am - 5pm
Thu 9am - 5pm
Fri 9am - 5pm
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Hours: M-F 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Sat 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Sun Closed

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