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Hampton University's Concert Choir is on a European tour this week, commemorating a similar tour taken nearly 100 years ago by Hampton students. Just as the choir did nearly a century ago, the singers will showcase Black choral traditions and music.

Hampton U students using music to promote international harmony — again

Vicki L. Friedman

The Hampton University Concert Choir during the next five years will tour Europe to mark a similar goodwill tour taken by Hampton students a century ago.

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A weekend of icons, classic hits at the Hampton Jazz & Music Festival

Staff Report

The jazz and music fest includes headliners including Patti LaBelle, Gladys Knight, Anthony Hamilton and Keith Sweat

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'View' some of the world's best-known art pieces in a different way

Vicki L. Friedman

Quilter Sally Barker has re-created masterpieces in different textures that enable people with visual disabilities to discern the color and design of the work.

After fleeing from Williamsburg in June 1775, Lord Dunmore operated Virginia’s royal government from a British fleet stationed near Norfolk. Hampton mariners thwarted British naval operations and eventually formed the core of the Virginia Navy stationed at Hampton. “Flight of Lord Dunmore,” Ogden, American Colortype Co., 1907.

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Hampton’s Revolution: through the experiences and decisions of 24 who lived it

Nick McNamara

Museum exhibit aligns with the 250th anniversary of the Battle of Hampton, the first Revolutionary War fight south of Massachusetts.

The current band members of The Beach Boys, who rose to fame in the 1960s. The group is performing Sunday as part of the Virginia Arts Festival's Williamsburg Live.

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'Fun, fun, fun,' as Beach Boys, Band Perry headline Williamsburg Live

Will Harris

The weekend-long festival features country hits, 1970s ABBA classics, and The Beach Boys at Colonial Williamsburg.

A "WKRP in Cincinnati Reunion' held at the Los Angeles Paley Center For Media in 2014. From left to right: Tim Reid, Loni Anderson, Jan Smithers and the late Howard Hesseman. Norfolk native Reid, an actor and director, is one of the honorees at the Virginia Black Film Festival in Hampton, Sunday, June 22

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The Virginia Black Film Festival in Hampton highlights history, culture and community

Staff Report

The Virginia Black Film Festival in Hampton opens Thursday with Juneteenth celebrations and includes three days of film screenings, panel discussions and a gala.

Alexander Gardner, “Free Black Richmonders,” 1865. The Virginia Museum of History & Culture in Richmond is opening a new exhibition focused on the lives of Black Virginians who were free during the years of slavery, from 1619 to 1865.

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The lives, legacy of free Black Virginians are the core of the new Richmond exhibition

Vicki L. Friedman

"Un/Bound: Free Black Virginians, 1619-1865’ at the Museum of History & Culture showcases stories, objects and collaborations from experts on a lesser-discussed topic.

A Douglas AD-4 Skyraider Salutes the flag during a Flying Proms at the Military Aviation Museum in Virginia Beach. The museum is hosting a Flying Proms Symphonic Air Show on Saturday, June 14 to mark the 250th birthdays of the Army, Navy and Marines, but also the 80th anniversary of WWII's end and the 75th anniversary of the start of the Korean War.

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Celebrating the Army's 250th this weekend in Hampton Roads

Staff Report

Saturday marks the 250th birthday of the U.S. Army and the area is celebrating with festivals, fireworks, music and theatrical performances.

The Sounds of Summer free concert series produces a show each Thursday at Riverwalk Landing

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Take your pick: Peninsula group's offering free summer concerts four days a week

Susan Smigielski Acker

Summertime in Hampton Roads means outdoor festivals. Several popular music series have returned and a new one takes the stage.

A production of "Frankenstein," by the CORE Theatre Ensemble at the Wells Theatre, is part of this year's Norfolk Theatre Festival.

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Norfolk Theatre Fest offers monsters, magic, family mayhem and more

Vicki L. Friedman

The Norfolk Theatre Festival, presented by the Virginia Arts Festival, runs through the month. It includes plays, a musical and an illusionist show at venues throughout the city.