Arts & Culture

JoAnn Falletta, former conductor of the Virginia Symphony, has released her latest book of poetry, which she considers a love letter to musicians.

'Stick Fly' was written by award-winning playwright Lydia Diamond and is a study in wealth, privilege and family.

The guide’s popularity is a window into a billion-dollar industry — and Hampton Roads’ slice of it.

The Virginia Symphony will perform a commissioned piece by composer Curtis Stewart Friday and Saturday. Next week, it partners with area churches for more concerts.

The Church of the Holy Apostles’ project uses thousands of plastic bags collected from stores or donations.

The Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art closes after this weekend to prepare for its move to a new building at Virginia Wesleyan University.

The National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum released a 'Declaration of Independence' set. Virginia and the nation are marking the country's 250th birthday this year.

The Sail250 lecture series began in 2025 and continues with discussions on how the state's waterways made Virginia critical to historical events. The lectures are free.

The renovated Mary T. Christian Theatre has the latest technology, more and better seating and improvements for actors and crew. It will be rededicated Sat., Jan. 10.

WHRO’s journalists share the stories they’re most proud of, want to brag about or think readers might want to read again.