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Governor Youngkin Launches Virginia’s High School Essay Contest

November 20, 2025November 20, 2025 HRMessenger Staff Arts, City of Richmond, contest, Engineering, Governor Glenn Youngkin Highlights Hiring of Virginia Veterans, healthcare, Lady Suzanne S. Youngkin, Mathematics, Richmond, Richmond Va, science, Technology

The contest is a scholarship opportunity for high school females pursuing careers in science, technology, engineering, arts, mathematics and healthcare

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Gallery Talk with Luisa Adelfio

November 6, 2025November 6, 2025 HRMessenger Staff artist, City of Newport News, Newport News, newport news va

Art enthusiasts are invited to a special gallery talk with artist Luisa Adelfio, whose work is currently on display in

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Audition for Purlie at Newport News Cultural Arts Center

October 7, 2025October 7, 2025 HRMessenger Staff #local, Art, Audition, City of Newport News, Newport News, Newport News Now

The Downing-Gross Theater Company is pleased to announce auditions for its upcoming Mainstage production of Purlie, with performances scheduled for

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‘Beetle Mania’ Exhibit Offers Art, Science, and Family Fun

August 24, 2025August 24, 2025 HRMessenger Staff Arts and Science, Beetle Mania, family fun, Museum, science

“Beetle Mania: Science, Arts, and the World of Beetles” opens Saturday, Sept. 13 at the Downing-Gross Cultural Art Center, located

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Sly Stone’s Family Speaks Out Following Icon’s Passing

June 9, 2025June 9, 2025 HRMessenger Staff Music, Musician, Rock Music, Sly Stone

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved dad, Sly Stone of Sly and the

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HU Alumna Dr. Joan Wickham Donates $2M to Her Alma Mater to Establish a Music Endowment Fund

March 6, 2024March 6, 2024 HRMessenger Staff Alma Mater Hampton University, Hampton University, Hampton Va, HBCU News, Music, Music fund

Hampton, Va. – Hampton University proudly announces a transformative donation from esteemed alumna Dr. Joan Wickham, class of ‘78. Wickham

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Cultural Affairs Expands Performing Arts Reach in Virginia Beach

March 5, 2024March 5, 2024 HRMessenger Staff Arts, City of Virginia Beach, Performing arts, public, Virginia Beach, Virginia Beach Cultural Affairs, Virginia Beach Cultural Affairs Department

VBGIGs (Virginia Beach Globally Inspired Gatherings), a series of free public performances bringing world-class, culturally rooted performing artists to Virginia

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BLACK HISTORY NOW: ART IS REVOLUTIONARY Creative Arts Series Lights Up Portsmouth

January 23, 2024January 23, 2024 HRMessenger Staff Arts, Black History Now!, Portsmouth va

Portsmouth, VA– Grammy-winning Home Studios, in collaboration with the City of Portsmouth and Portsmouth Museums, proudly present the Black History Now!