Arts & Culture

“They did everything that people have told them — that institutions have told them — they did not do,” said Jajuan Johnson, Lemon Project interim director.

In 1979, President Jimmy Carter designated June as Black Music Month, also known now as African American Music Appreciation Month; the purpose is to celebrate the African American musical influences in American history.

Some of those band kids who earned a coveted spot in the McDonald's All-American High School Band during the years are now performing as its alumni band.

The annual art event gathers young and experienced artists to create original works at the Oceanfront.

The Army is trying to determine the future of its on-base museums, which often are hard for the public to access but contain a wealth of important artifacts.

Sail250 Virginia is part of the national commemoration of the 250th anniversary. The Norfolk festival, June 19-23, is the largest public event in the Commonwealth for the 250th.

Jayne Kennedy, who logged several firsts in the 1970s and '80s as a sports broadcaster, model and actress, is being recognized by the local nonprofit, Medicine and Music, for her current work in wellness.

The Virginia Zoo in Norfolk now attracts more than half a million visitors each year. It is hosting monthly events in honor of its 125th anniversary.

“I want readers to just see fellow neighbors and human beings who are simply just having a different experience of life,” said Jayme Drew.