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                Elijah Ahmad Lewis, who plays the Scarecrow in the national tour, said he is well aware of the cultural relevance of the 50-year-old musical. The cast has modernized it for a new generation.
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                The Virginia Arts Festival features international acts in a range of genres, including dance, musical theater, classical music, folk and more.
 
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                        The annual LAVA Halloween Extravaganza has come a long way since its small beginnings in a warehouse nine years ago.
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                        'The Evolution Tour' blends tradition and innovation in a high-energy showcase of stepping, music and culture. The show is part of the Virginia Arts Festival.
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                        Alex Dickerson-Watson used to borrow his mom's camera and film his friends having fun. The filmmaker is now tackling bigger projects and gaining international recognition.
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                        The Virginia Film Festival opens Wednesday. It's the 38th year for the festival, which has grown in stature and recognition in the festival circuit.
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                        'Gabriel' is a musical about Gabriel's Rebellion, a thwarted attempt in 1800 to end slavery in Virginia. It is part of the VA250 commemoration programming.
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                        Launching in 2026, it will provide artistic and creative organizations with grants, license and permit fee relief.
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                        The Stockley Gardens Arts Festival is Saturday and Sunday and funds the Hope House Foundation, which supports people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in their homes.
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                        The NEON Festival brings together local artists and art lovers, and this year, it will unveil 10 new art projects and collaborations. The immersive, street-wide festival is free.
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                        The Chrysler Museum opens 'Susan Watkins and Women Artists of the Progressive Era' this week, exploring how women used the limited paths open for them to leave their mark.
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                        Colonial Williamsburg's 'Unseen Creatures' tour takes place in the alley between the art museums and uses items from the museum collections to inspire the stories.