Media & Press

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[IMAGES] Reader's Theater - Gem of the Ocean

The second Reader’s Theater production of the season was held on January 13th, 2020. August Wilson’s Gem of the Ocean was directed by Charity Robinson…

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Kids Can Be Unreasonable Too - Macaroni Kid, Williamsburg Hampton

To view this article, please click the button below. Thank you to Macaroni Kid Williamsburg - Hampton for covering this story regarding Unreasonable Kids…

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Is your kid an entrepreneur? You might want to sign them up for these classes - WYDaily

This article by Julia Marsigliano for Williamsburg Yorktown Daily covers the upcoming class - The Little Boardroom. This unique class, led by Ateba Gaines…

Downing GrossJanuary 6, 2020Comment

[IMAGES] - The 20/20 Visual Experiment: Opening Reception and Painted Poetry

Featured in the Newport News Community Gallery in January 2020 - The 20/20 Visual Experiment features the artwork of Poetry Jackson. For more details about the exhibit…

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Marshall-Ridley Choice Neighborhood - January-February Newsletter

Some of our programs were featured in the January-February 2020 Newsletter for the Marshall-Ridley Neighborhood.

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Poetry Jackson on Arts Undercurrent with Rebecca Evans - WHRO

Artist Poetry Jackson was featured in Arts Undercurrent with Rebecca Evans, highlighting her upcoming exhibit, The 20/20 Visual Experiment.

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[IMAGES] - Holiday Frost 2019: The Nightmare Before Frozen

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[IMAGES] Disney's Frozen Jr.

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[IMAGES] An Intimate Evening with Queen Esther Marrow and Friends

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[VIDEO] BTS With K'bana Blaq - Interview with Queen Esther Marrow

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[IMAGES] Skeleton Crew - A Reader's Theater Production

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[IMAGES] Port Warwick Art & Sculpture Festival 2019 - DGCAC in the City

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[IMAGES] Family Creations Workshop - October 16, 2019

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[VIDEO] A Powerful Performance By The Unifics on Coast Live (WTKR)

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[IMAGES] - Selma 1965

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[IMAGES] - 11th Anniversary Open House

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[IMAGES] - Open House 2019

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[IMAGES] - The Mix

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[IMAGES] Celebrating Virginia Filmmakers 2019

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[IMAGES] Reflections by Ashley Rodgers Gallery Reception

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