Waves of Strength Portraits of African American Shipyard Workers from Tidewater Virginia In the summer of 2014, photographer artist Glen McClure began his project of documenting the proud men and […]
Every Saturday at 10 AM. Extended hours starting at 9 AM in spring summer. The Olde Towne Farmers Market offers fresh regional and local produce, meats, holiday floral arrangements, baked goods, one-of-a-kind gift items by local artisans, and more!.
A Purple Patchwork Sewn in Sisterhood The Hampton Road’s based 54-40 African American Quilters Guild of Virginia reflects on The Color Purple through their creation of quilts in this exhibition […]
Speaker: Dr. Rafia Zafar, Professor at Washington University in Saint Louis In 1990, over a century after the manuscript was completed, God Made Man, Man Made the Slave, the Virginia-born […]
First Friday Olde Towne Sunset Art Market is a place to discover unique hand crafted treasures from local artists, enjoy a beautiful evening ambience, restaurants, and music in Olde Towne.
First Fridays Concerts in the Courtyard presents jazz artist Chloe Youtsey in concert. Concert is free. Snacks, beer, wine, and soft drinks are available for purchase.
Are you an art aficionado in southeast VA? Come see up to 35 local artists for a sidewalk art show on the first Saturday of the month in walkable Olde […]
Speaker: Donald Mills, President of Mills Marine and Ship Repair Mills Marine & Ship Repair, founded in Suffolk, VA in 2009, is one of the nation’s few Black-owned ship repair […]
Speaker: Dr. Cassandra Newby-Alexander, Professor at Norfolk State University and founder of the Joseph Jenkins Roberts Center Dr. Newby-Alexander’s lecture will examine the history of Lord Dunmore’s Ethiopian Regiment. In […]
Speaker: Tony Snipes, Artist & Founder of Portsmouth Aeroshipbuilding Co. Artist and Portsmouth native Tony Snipes brings history to life through his creative vision. Join us as he shares how […]
First Fridays Concerts in the Courtyard presents Blue Cowbell. The concert is free. Snacks, beer, wine, and soft drinks available for purchase. Proceeds benefit Support Portsmouth Public Art. Gallery open […]
The First Fridays Concerts in the Courtyard presents local favorite Robbie Bradshaw and his band the Counterclaims. The concert is free. Snacks, beer, wine, and soft drinks available for purchase. […]