October is almost here, and in addition to bringing fun fall festivals, you can expect to find incredible live music performances throughout Virginia. From major country acts to the biggest names in rock, pop, and R&B, catch your favorite artists and discover new ones all over the Commonwealth…
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In a world where we are constantly connected to our phones, streaming music is a click away, and finding new artists is as simple as a Spotify recommendation or hearing a new song while scrolling your Instagram feed. There is beauty to the availability and accessibility of finding new music…
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Virginia is a renowned destination for music enthusiasts of all genres. The state has numerous family-friendly music festivals that not only celebrate its diverse traditions and communities, but also offer families the opportunity to immerse themselves in various musical styles, educational…
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Virginia music venues and events have grown in number and size over the last few years. With all that activity, there is one event which has been a solid base and simultaneously expanded its genres, talent and diversity in music, dance, theater and artistic expression ⎯ the VA Arts Festival in…
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The melodies have enchanted Richmond for decades. Soulful tunes that fill the bars, parks, and museums - those that have become an iconic part of the city’s personality. While all music genres thrive in Virginia’s capital city, there’s a particularly vibrant jazz scene. From historic Shockoe…
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Ella Fitzgerald, known affectionately as the 'First Lady of Song,' had a remarkable journey from her hometown of Newport News, Virginia, to the grand stages of the world. As a beacon of talent and resilience, Ella's voice transcended the barriers of society to touch the hearts of millions globally…
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Imagine a bumpy, dusty drive that’s taking all day. A tire pops and needs to be patched, then re-patched twice more as a result of the unforgiving heat. It’s a miracle the trio known as the original Carter Family — the married couple of A.P. and Sara Carter plus Sara’s cousin Maybelle — made it the…
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Note: Due to Hurricane Helene, travel in some Southwest Virginia destinations may be challenging at this time. Anyone traveling to these areas should plan driving routes using the 511 Virginia resource from the Virginia Department of Transportation and confirm travel plans ahead. 2024 is a unique…
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Note: Due to Hurricane Helene, travel in some Southwest Virginia destinations may be challenging at this time. Anyone traveling to these areas should plan driving routes using the 511 Virginia resource from the Virginia Department of Transportation and confirm travel plans ahead. Nestled within the…
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Virginia’s history is rich with Queer people in all aspects of life and culture, crossing gender, racial, economic and geographic barriers. Great examples of this are LGBTQ+ history walking tours, notable in Norfolk, Roanoke and Richmond. Each year, so many Virginians find and share more, further…
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