2+ mon, 2+ week ago   (323+ words) Six traffic signal boxes throughout downtown Norfolk have been wrapped with original artwork by local artists. The vinyl-wrapped boxes are part of a street-level art initiative by the Downtown Norfolk Council to celebrate local creativity and improve pedestrians’ experience, according…...

2+ mon, 3+ week ago   (713+ words) Stevens emerged from that class with a picture of a beautiful, brightly colored sea turtle. At that moment, she fell deeply in love with art. Decades later, Stevens has combined her work as an award-winning gallery artist with teaching classes…...

2+ mon, 3+ week ago   (1290+ words) Addy Herman (left), host of the Omaha-based podcast “Quick Draw Comedy,” listens to Tyler Chappelear perform during a live taping of the podcast during the regional comedy show at the District Event Center in downtown Norfolk on Wednesday night. District…...

3+ mon, 2+ week ago   (301+ words) Note:The above coverage aired on April 8, 2026 (Virginia MOCA ribbon-cutting for the new Virginia Beach location). VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — The Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art is presenting a retrospective exhibition honoring artist and educator Suzanne Stevens until October 11, with…...

4+ mon, 4+ day ago   (944+ words) May is a standout month for readers in Norfolk, with a rich mix of author talks, book clubs, theatre, fairs and writing sessions filling the calendar. At the heart of everything is the City of Literature Weekend, which returns to…...

4+ mon, 5+ day ago   (231+ words) NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) — Airline passengers traveling through Norfolk will now be encouraged to “Stay. Relax. Play. Explore.” as they walk through the airport and travel to their final destinations. VisitNorfolk and Visit Virginia Beach combined efforts to provide the images,…...

4+ mon, 1+ week ago   (650+ words) Don Wisnieski, one of the Norfolk Freedom Point Memorial project’s organizers, reflected on the effort behind the memorial and the vision that has carried it forward for nearly two decades. The groundbreaking ceremony for the Norfolk Freedom Point Memorial drew…...

4+ mon, 1+ week ago   (411+ words) NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) – Between the pandemic and ongoing construction, some business owners in the NEON District of Norfolk have experienced a tough couple of years. Construction project prompts Cardinal Skate Shop to close in Norfolk’s NEON District But some upcoming…...

4+ mon, 3+ week ago   (315+ words) The season will also feature Spamalot and Legally Blonde. The lineup has been revealed for the 2026-2027 Broadway in Norfolk season at the Harrison Opera House, featuring weeklong engagements of four hit musicals, including a Norfolk debut. Get all the top…...

4+ mon, 3+ week ago   (1215+ words) Julia Noyes (left) poses with Lonn Atwood and his first and second place winning paintings. Julia Noyes displays her paintings of the state Capitol and her famous abstract paintings. Scribner-born artist Julia Noyes has been surrounded by art her whole…...