Halestorm has grown from a childhood dream of siblings Lzzy and Arejay Hale into one of the most celebrated rock bands of the last two decades, with their music surpassing a billion streams worldwide. They'll release their fifth studio album, Back From The Dead, on May 6, and the title track marked their sixth #1 […]

Recognizing National Health Center Week . . . Family & Friends Fun Day recognizing National Health Center Week will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 13, at the Hampton Roads Community Health Center headquarters, 664 Lincoln Street, Portsmouth, 23704. The free and public event will feature a health fair, entertainment, back-to-school […]

Navigate the twists and turns of Hoffler Creek, kayaking with an experienced guide while learning about this expansive marsh habitat and its inhabitants. As birds soar overhead, fish swim below, and crabs roam the shoreline, endless wonders will surround you. Sign up at https://www.hofflercreek.org/kayak-events

Pianist Lynne Mackey has performed solo recitals, chamber music and concertos in the United States, Brazil, Morocco, and Western Europe. Some highlights of her career include performances at Weill Recital Hall and Merkin Hall in New York City, the Banff Centre in Alberta, Canada, and the International Gaudeamus Interpreters Competition in Rotterdam, Netherlands. In Virginia, […]

School supply giveaways, youth activities, food, music, basketball competitions, and lots of fun for the whole family.  For details, call Parks and Recreation at 757-393-8481.

Since their formation in 2003, A Day To Remember quietly emerged as arguably the biggest underground band in the world. The Florida group affirmed this status by achieving one platinum album, one gold album, one platinum single, and four gold singles. Not to mention, each full-length record ascended to #1 on the Billboard Rock, Indie, […]

Join us for the 50th Annual Seawall Art Show, featuring the works of more than 65 local and regional artists. Peruse paintings, sculptures, jewelry and more. Plus enjoy food and live entertainment in charming Olde Towne Portsmouth. Don’t miss it!

The core band is Bill Wampler on mandolin and/or guitar, Mark Wampler on bass, John Westbrook on guitar and/or harmonica, Jerry Hopkins on guitar or mandolin and Jay Shenk on viola- and they all sing.

Eleven-time Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Jamey Johnson is “one of the greatest country singers of our time,” according to the Washington Post.  He is one of only a few people in the history of country music to win two Song of the Year Awards from both the CMA and ACMs. Throughout their career, Blackberry Smoke --vocalist/lead guitarist […]