Check out the exciting line-up of March Events at Downing-Gross Cultural Arts Center.

February 1 - March 31, 2010 Anderson Johnson Gallery

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 Newport News African American women, 24 local women were picked to be an addition to his normal exhibit.

Gallery Hours: Tuesday through Saturday 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM.
Cost: $5 Adults/$3 Children
Tickets are available for purchase at the gallery on the day of admittance.

Go Red for a Cultural HEARTS Affair

The Downing Gross Cultural Center announced the First Lady of Song's Red Dress Gala, Saturday, February 27, 6:00pm, in honor of American Heart Month (February). This black-tie affair, welcomes guests for an evening of culture and entertainment while contributing to the fight against heart disease, which affected Newport News icons Ella Fitzgerald and Pearl Bailey.

Contributed by WR Murphy

The last weekend in April will see one of the coolest performances that ever comes to the Hampton Roads area: the Virginia International Tattoo. This stunning display of brilliantly choreographed military pageantry is as passionate as it is diverse, and as striking as it is beautiful. Seriously, this is not an event to be missed.

Although its roots are firmly tied to the College of William & Mary's founding by Royal Charter in 1693, the annual Charter Day celebration recognizes the strength and vitality that continue to define the College as a leading 21st century university.

Charter Day 2010, held February 5-6, is host to festivities that build excitement around this promise - with the involvement of the College's students, faculty, staff and alumni, as well as the local community.

Vissi d'arte at the Chrysler Museum featuring Porgy and Bess Music

Sunday, February 14th
7-9 PM

Vissi d'arte is back for Valentine's Day! This event always sells out so be sure to bring the one you love, and your family and friends to the most widely anticipated event in Hampton Roads.