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Organization
Virginia Arts Festival
The mission of the Virginia Arts Festival is to bring world-class performing arts to our citizens and visitors, impact the lives of students through outstanding educational programs, commission new works of national and international significance, and make a tangible difference in Hampton Roads through regional partnerships and positive economic impact through the generation of cultural tourism.
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Contact Info
Virginia Arts Festival
220 Boush Street
Norfolk, 23510Phone: (757)282-2800
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Locations
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Video & Image Gallery
Video | Images
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Upcoming Events
04/24/09-
05/31/09Chamber Music Concerts
First Presbyterian Church of Virginia Beach04/24/09-
05/31/09Chamber Music Concerts
Ferguson Center for the Arts04/24/09-
05/31/09Trinity Episcopal Church
Chrysler Museum of Art04/24/09-
05/31/09Chamber Music Concerts
Trinity Episcopal Church04/24/09 Nalmes, The State Folk Dance Company of Adygea, Russia
Ferguson Center for the Arts04/25/09 String Fest
Diehn Fine and Performing Arts Center05/01/09-
05/02/09The Czech National Theatre Ballet
Chrysler Hall05/07/09 The 5 Browns
Willett Hall05/08/09-
05/10/09Virginia Arts Festival - PANorama Caribbean Music Fest
24th Street Park05/08/09-
05/10/09Virginia Arts Festival - Romeo and Juliet: On Motifs of Shakespeare
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Member Reviews
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Event Name: Blackwatch
"Black Watch in Virginia"
Comment posted by: Jamie Macpherson from Largs,Scotland,UK. , Aug 17, 2008
I was lucky enough to see Black Watch at the SECC in Glasgow and like most of your reviewers was literally blown away. I knew it planned to tour the US shortly but thought it likely to stick to the... Expand
I was lucky enough to see Black Watch at the SECC in Glasgow and like most of your reviewers was literally blown away. I knew it planned to tour the US shortly but thought it likely to stick to the North and large cities such as NY or Chicago. Ten out of ten Norfolk for being brave enough to stage and present this. I'm sure the reward for this bravery was seeing an outstanding piece of theatre. Collapse
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Event Name: Blackwatch
"They got it right"
Review posted by: D. Rosario from Norfolk VA USA, May 31, 2008
This was a powerful event. And they got it right from the military person's ability to use the F-word as a verb, a noun, an adverb and adjective (sometimes all in the same sentence) to the chasm that... Expand
This was a powerful event. And they got it right from the military person's ability to use the F-word as a verb, a noun, an adverb and adjective (sometimes all in the same sentence) to the chasm that separates enlisted and officers. There was the poignant scene of how powerful letters from home become when you are far away and in harm's way. There was the delightful depiction of the "mid tour riot" when living with the stinky feet of your mates gets to be just a little much and you have the overwhelming need to hit something or somebody. Black Watch writers got the goofy and silly games that soldiers having been using to pass the time from the beginning of the world. They got the sounds of terror and the fear of the unknown and brought it to us. They got the sorrow of the fact that young men die for old men's greed. Fabulous. Shame on Norfolk for not filling the seats of every performance. Collapse
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Event Name: Blackwatch
"Not Just a Play, an Experience!"
Review posted by: Lauren from Norfolk, VA USA, May 28, 2008
This multimedia masterpiece leaves its audience in awe. The coordination of lighting, video, choreography, sound and song is what makes this a must see. Truly unlike anything you have ever seen... Expand
This multimedia masterpiece leaves its audience in awe. The coordination of lighting, video, choreography, sound and song is what makes this a must see. Truly unlike anything you have ever seen before! Collapse
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Event Name: Blackwatch
"Incredible Theater"
Review posted by: Gary from Norfolk, VA, May 28, 2008
We may not see the like of this production in this area again - quite a stunning piece. Thanks to the Arts Festival for having the guts to bring it
We may not see the like of this production in this area again - quite a stunning piece. Thanks to the Arts Festival for having the guts to bring it
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Event Name: Blackwatch
"powerful, moving theater"
Review posted by: Sarah from Norfolk, VA, May 27, 2008
Leave your preconceived notions at the door and enter Blackwatch with an open mind. You will be treated with an unparalleled glimpse into the minds and hearts of the soldiers on the ground in Iraq... Expand
Leave your preconceived notions at the door and enter Blackwatch with an open mind. You will be treated with an unparalleled glimpse into the minds and hearts of the soldiers on the ground in Iraq during the current conflict. You must accept the vulgarity and bravado that soldiers don to survive, but you will understand war, this war in particular, and the soldiers' mindset once you have inured yourself to the worst fraternity party language and attitudes toward pornography. The character studies are deep and true, and you feel you know these boys in the short time they are before you. Just go - you will rarely have such an opportunity for first class, topical drama in Norfolk. Kudos to the Virginia Arts Festival. Collapse
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Event Name: Blackwatch
"Spectacular."
Review posted by: Mark from Wilmington, DE USA, May 27, 2008
This is theater for people who don't usually go to the theater, and for those who do. I drove 4 1/2 hours each way (on a holiday weekend!) to see this show, and I'm glad I did. If you're in or around... Expand
This is theater for people who don't usually go to the theater, and for those who do. I drove 4 1/2 hours each way (on a holiday weekend!) to see this show, and I'm glad I did. If you're in or around the military, or at just have strong opinions either way about our adventure in Iraq, you need to see this. It's beautifully produced and acted, with intense and densely layered sound effects and music. And the brilliant video effects are by Fifty Nine Productions Ltd., which also worked on the Metropolitan Opera's gorgeous production of "Satyagraha," about M.K. Gandhi. It isn't often that state-of-the-art theatrical techniques meet state-of-the-world problems almost in real time. And the young men who muscle their way through the two hours of "Black Watch" act as if their lives depended on it. The show is both an inspiration to everyone trying to figure the Middle Eastern mess out, and a haunting tribute to soldiers still in harm's way. Collapse
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Event Name: Blackwatch
"Amazing Production"
Review posted by: David F. from Norfolk,Va, May 27, 2008
Black Watch is one of the most powerful pieces of theater I have seen in years. The cast is amazing and the stage craft will blow you away. This is truly a world class production and the Virginia Arts... Expand
Black Watch is one of the most powerful pieces of theater I have seen in years. The cast is amazing and the stage craft will blow you away. This is truly a world class production and the Virginia Arts Festival should be commended for bringing it to Norfolk. Collapse
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Event Name: Blackwatch
"Don't let fear keep you away"
Review posted by: Debbie from Norfolk, May 27, 2008
I was hesitant to go to this play, because I generally don't like foul or vulgar language. But once you get into it, the language becomes a part of what you must accept to have sympathy for what the... Expand
I was hesitant to go to this play, because I generally don't like foul or vulgar language. But once you get into it, the language becomes a part of what you must accept to have sympathy for what the characters are going through. If you ever wanted to have a clue of the reality of what our soldiers are living through over there, then you must see this play. Collapse
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Event Name: Blackwatch
"The most significant theater to be seen in our region."
Review posted by: Susan from Virginia Beach, May 27, 2008
The National Theatre of Scotland brings a level of intensity and creativity to a most powerful play. At once "pro soldier" and "anti-war" this is a place for those of us who cannot begin to imagine... Expand
The National Theatre of Scotland brings a level of intensity and creativity to a most powerful play. At once "pro soldier" and "anti-war" this is a place for those of us who cannot begin to imagine what it must be like to be in the middle of this conflict. We all know one of these boys/men/soldiers. And now a glimpse into their psyche and the true sacrifice that they make. Amazing acting, visionary staging, and incredible sound effects allow you to be very much in the moment. Don't miss Black Watch Collapse
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Event Name: Blackwatch
"Don't miss this"
Review posted by: Robert Alemany from Norfolk, VA, May 26, 2008
Powerful and moving theatre. It must be experienced to be understood. An extraordinary undertaking of the Virginia Arts Festival
Powerful and moving theatre. It must be experienced to be understood. An extraordinary undertaking of the Virginia Arts Festival
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Past Events
09/20/08 3rd Annual Vineyards by the Fountain
City Center at Oyster Point05/26/08 Masterworks in the Making
Chandler Recital Hall05/25/08 Tchaikovsky Spectacular - Festival Finale
Sunken Garden05/24/08 The Count Basie Orchestra
Sunken Garden05/24/08-
06/01/08Blackwatch
Norfolk Scope Arena05/23/08 Martha Graham Dance Company
Phi Beta Kappa Memorial Hall05/22/08 Coffee Concert V
Williamsburg Winery05/22/08 Cantus
St. Bede Catholic Church05/21/08 Living Legacy: A celebration of Holocaust Composers
Kaufman Theatre at The Chrysler Museum of Art05/20/08 Garrison Keillor
Sandler Center for the Performing Arts05/19/08 Joann Falletta and Friends
Abingdon Church05/19/08 Cantus
Christ and St. Lukes Church05/18/08 Noche Flamenca
Renaissance Portsmouth Hotel05/17/08 Noche Flamenca
Ferguson Center for the Arts05/17/08 7th Annual Virginia Beer Festival
Town Point Park05/17/08 Virginia Arts Festival: Jae Sinnett Trio
Attucks Theatre05/16/08 Bela Fleck with Tony Trischka
Ferguson Center for the Arts05/15/08-
05/18/08From the Top
Ferguson Center for the Arts05/14/08 Coffee Concert IV
Ferguson Center for the Arts05/12/08 Miami String Quartet
American Theatre05/11/08 Tommy Tune in Steps in Time
Sandler Center for the Performing Arts05/10/08 Virginia Arts Festival: John D'earth Quintet
Attucks Theatre05/09/08 Schub, Kavafizn, Shifrin
Ewell Recital Hall05/09/08-
05/10/08The Peking Acrobats
Sandler Center for the Performing Arts05/09/08-
05/11/085th Annual PANorama Caribbean Music Fest
24th Street Stage05/08/08 Coffee Concert III
First Presbyterian Church of Virginia Beach05/07/08 In Honor of Israel @ 60: Mining Golda
Sandler Center for the Performing Arts05/07/08 In Honor of Israel at 60: Mining Golda
Sandler Center for the Performing Arts05/05/08 Guameri String Quartet
Trinity Episcopal Church05/03/08 Virginia Arts Festival: John Toomey Quartet
Attucks Theatre05/02/08-
05/04/08Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
Chrysler Hall05/01/08 Coffee Concert II
Trinity Episcopal Church05/01/08 Kathleen Battle
Harrison Opera House04/30/08 Schub, Lin, Hoffman
Kaufman Theatre at The Chrysler Museum of Art04/29/08 Solo Duo
Kaufman Theatre at The Chrysler Museum of Art04/27/08 Miami String Quartet
Great Bridge Presbyterian Church04/26/08 The Music of Led Zeppelin
Chrysler Hall04/26/08 Virginia Arts Festival: Chuck Redd Quintet
04/26/08 Virginia Arts Festival: Chuck Redd Quintet
Attucks Theatre04/25/08 Coffee Concert I
Kaufman Theatre at The Chrysler Museum of Art04/25/08 Christa Rakich
Christ and St. Lukes Church04/25/08-
04/27/08Virginia Arts Festival: Lost in the Stars
Attucks Theatre04/22/08 Black Grace
TCC Roper Performing Arts Center04/20/08 Spirit of Uganda
Willett Hall04/18/08-
04/20/08Virginia International Tattoo
Norfolk Scope Arena04/18/08-
05/26/0812th Annual Virginia Arts Festival
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