The City of Hampton and Hampton University have partnered to present Hampton Jazz & Music Festival every year since Hampton Coliseum opened its doors in 1970. Hampton Jazz & Music Festival began in 1968 as a one-time celebration of Hampton University’s 100th birthday on campus at Armstrong Field, but audiences were hooked and the event […]

The inaugural Jazzteenth Festival with Grammy-nominated R&B powerhouse Keke Wyatt and acclaimed soul singer Vivian Green as its first headlining performers. The free public festival will take place Saturday, June 20, 2026, at 2405 Atlantic Avenue at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront, bringing live music, cultural arts, and community-centered programming to celebrate Juneteenth.

Elevate your Juneteenth celebration by joining American Music Collective 250, known as AMC250. As one of the most significant locations in African American history, Hampton and Fort Monroe provide a powerful backdrop for reflecting on freedom, progress, and possibility. On Friday, June 19 AMC 250 presents Juneteenth: Navigating Freedom a cultural experience that explores freedom, […]

The City of Norfolk is formally looking for contractors to destroy most of the former Military Circle Mall after a delay of several years. Click here for more information.

The Teddy Riley Performing Arts Academy will be located in Virginia Beach if everything goes according to plan. While experts find and develop the next generation of 757 stars, the legacy of Teddy Riley Productions will also be on display there. Click here for more information.