Contributed by WR Murphy

I don't know about you all, but I am glad to see the end of winter this year. I think we got more snow these last three months than we did during the four previous winters combined, and I have never been so ready for spring. I've been itching to spend some time in the great outdoors for quite a while now, and I think I've finally found the perfect spot to spend the first lazy Saturdays of spring: First Landing State Park, in Virginia Beach.

Contributed by WR Murphy

This April, the Virginia Opera is putting on Porgy and Bess, Gershwin's most famous work. (You've probably heard the tune "Summertime," from this work.) I can think of no better way to welcome summer than to attend this masterful performance.

The Downing-Gross Cultural Arts Center is proud to open 2010 with the esteemed Jerry Taliaferro's talent of his exhibit Women of a New Tribe. Women of a New Tribe is a stunning national exhibition celebrating the physical and inner beauty of African American women presented in the 1930s to 1940s glamour, fine art black and white photography styles through the award winning lenses of Jerry Taliaferro. In an effort to honor Peninsula African American women, 24 local women were picked to be an addition to his normal exhibit.

Richmond Music Scene:  Ben Folds Live at the National

March 21st at 8:00 PM

Here's a video of Ben playing "Annie Waits" one of my favorite songs that he sings.  Such a catchy tune!

Things to do in Newport News: World Class Entertainment at the Ferguson Center for the Arts

Tao - The Martial Art of Drumming

Saturday, April 3rd at 2:00PM
Saturday, April 3rd at 8:00PM

Top Picks for Picnics in Williamsburg and Newport News- Take Your Lunch Outside

Contributed by Diana Fakhouri

For the first time in months, I woke up to sun streaming through my blinds this morning! March is flying by, Spring will be here in no time, and I can't wait to start getting out of the office on my lunch hour. Take advantage of the soaring temperatures and pack a picnic lunch this month!