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Thursday, May 30, 2024, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
- Downing-Gross Cultural Arts Center
- 2410 Wickham Ave
- Newport News, VA, 23607
- United States
Students will learn the skills and terminology associated with the dynamic of piano music performance in an all-inclusive nostalgic experience.
*With public performances throughout the year
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Tuesday, May 28, 2024, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
- Downing-Gross Cultural Arts Center
- 2410 Wickham Ave
- Newport News, VA, 23607
- United States
No experience is required! We will start with the basics of theatrical performance and learn as a group. Students looking to break out of their shells are just as welcome as those seasoned performers looking to expand their training.
*Put your training to the test and Audition for upcoming children’s shows.
*Be sure to sign up IN PERSON at the Customer Service Window.
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Saturday, May 25, 2024, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
- Downing-Gross Cultural Arts Center
- 2410 Wickham Ave
- Newport News, VA, 23607
- United States
A collective of creative minds forging diamond-level performances from their own original written work. Check your ego and get ready to have your best breakthrough in the Break Room Experience. Open to all performing artists who want to be their best! Participants will learn skills and terminology associated with awesome performance. Participants will become confident and competent performers who know how to navigate various performance settings like a professional. This workshop offers a wealth of knowledge to anyone lucky enough to participate.
*Put your training to the test and Audition for upcoming mainstage shows or Show your hard work at our 25 Mics Open Mic night—the 2nd Tuesday of every month.
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Saturday, May 25, 2024, 11:30 AM – 2:00 PM
- Downing-Gross Cultural Arts Center
- 2410 Wickham Ave
- Newport News, VA, 23607
- United States
Students will learn the skills and terminology associated with spoken word performance dynamics of their original work. Students will become confident and competent performers. MPH is where performers strengthen their pens and performance with honest feedback.
*Show your hard work at our 25 Mics Open Mic night—the 2nd Tuesday of every month.
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Thursday, May 23, 2024, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
- Downing-Gross Cultural Arts Center
- 2410 Wickham Ave
- Newport News, VA, 23607
- United States
Students will learn the skills and terminology associated with the dynamic of piano music performance in an all-inclusive nostalgic experience.
*With public performances throughout the year
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Saturday, May 18, 2024, 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM
- Downing-Gross Cultural Arts Center
- 2410 Wickham Ave
- Newport News, VA, 23607
- United States
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Thursday, May 16, 2024, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
- Downing-Gross Cultural Arts Center
- 2410 Wickham Ave
- Newport News, VA, 23607
- United States
Students will learn the skills and terminology associated with the dynamic of piano music performance in an all-inclusive nostalgic experience.
*With public performances throughout the year
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Tuesday, May 14, 2024, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
- Downing-Gross Cultural Arts Center
- 2410 Wickham Ave
- Newport News, VA, 23607
- United States
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.
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Tuesday, May 14, 2024, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
- Downing-Gross Cultural Arts Center
- 2410 Wickham Ave
- Newport News, VA, 23607
- United States
No experience is required! We will start with the basics of theatrical performance and learn as a group. Students looking to break out of their shells are just as welcome as those seasoned performers looking to expand their training.
*Put your training to the test and Audition for upcoming children’s shows.
*Be sure to sign up IN PERSON at the Customer Service Window.
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Saturday, May 11, 2024, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
- Downing-Gross Cultural Arts Center
- 2410 Wickham Ave
- Newport News, VA, 23607
- United States
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Friday, May 10, 2024, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
- Downing-Gross Cultural Arts Center
- 2410 Wickham Ave
- Newport News, VA, 23607
- United States
Join us this Mother's Day for a concert like no other featuring The String Queens.
Praised for its authentic, soulful, and orchestral sound, The String Queens (TSQ) is a dynamic trio that creates stimulating musical experiences that inspire diverse audiences to love, hope, feel, and imagine! With an array of repertoire spanning from the Baroque era to the Jazz Age to today’s Billboard Hot 100 Chart, TSQ performs versatile programs that take listeners on a rousing musical journey through time and a multitude of musical genres.
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Thursday, May 9, 2024, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
- Downing-Gross Cultural Arts Center
- 2410 Wickham Ave
- Newport News, VA, 23607
- United States
Students will learn the skills and terminology associated with the dynamic of piano music performance in an all-inclusive nostalgic experience.
*With public performances throughout the year
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Wednesday, May 8, 2024, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
- Downing-Gross Cultural Arts Center
- 2410 Wickham Ave
- Newport News, VA, 23607
- United States
No experience is required! We will start with the basics of theatrical performance and learn as a group. Students looking to break out of their shells are just as welcome as those seasoned performers looking to expand their training.
*Put your training to the test and Audition for upcoming children’s shows.
*Be sure to sign up IN PERSON at the Customer Service Window.
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Saturday, May 4, 2024, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Newport News Park
- 13560 Jefferson Avenue
- Newport News, VA, 23603
- United States
Come to Newport News Park on Saturday, May 4th, and help us celebrate the Newport News Children’s Festival of Friends!
The festival also features over 100 hands-on activities and attractions that will include inflatables, make-and-take crafts, trackless train rides and so much more! All that activity can work up an appetite. Luckily for you, there will be food vendors selling favorites including pizza, grilled cheese, shaved ice, funnel cakes, seafood, ice cream, and more!
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Thursday, May 2, 2024, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
- Downing-Gross Cultural Arts Center
- 2410 Wickham Ave
- Newport News, VA, 23607
- United States
Students will learn the skills and terminology associated with the dynamic of piano music performance in an all-inclusive nostalgic experience.
*With public performances throughout the year