VAACC STAYING CONNECTED TO THE COMMUNITY
Black History Month Celebration
VAACC Artist Masterpiece Series: 8 Arias for Abolitionist
Tuesday, February 18, 2025 7:00 PM
Zeiders American Dream Theater 4509 Commerce Street Virginia Beach, VA 23462 Box Office: 757-499-0317 |
Join us at the Zeiders American Dream Theater or online at VAACC’s Facebook platform as we share the life and times of Frederick Douglass like never before. Set to the backdrop of inspirational songs, this performance blends operatic voices and piano with inspiring words from Frederick Douglass, highlighting the journey of one of America’s greatest writers, orators, and abolitionist. The performance will feature Nathan Richardson, a well-known Frederick Douglass historian, published author and performance poet, who will portray Frederick Douglass and share many of his celebrated works. The performance will also feature vocalist Amber Garrett and Dr. Pervis Blake, both known for performing with numerous operas. Dr. Blake holds a bachelor’s degree in music with a concentration in vocal performance and education from Virginia State University. He also received a master’s degree in music with a concentration in vocal performance from Norfolk State University. While Amber Garrett is an honors graduate of Hampton University and The Boston Conservatory. She has performed with dignitaries around the world and debuted with two roles on the Grammy nominated best Opera recording album entitled “X: The Life and Times of Malcom X with the Odyssey Opera. Mark Carman, Grammy nominated producer, songwriter, musician, and singer will accompany the vocalist on piano. He is known for his deep passion for music with a rich career spanning several decades. This event is free and open to the public and sponsored by Virginia Beach Cultural Affairs through the Arts and Humanities Commission.
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THE PICK UP GAMEThe VAACC presented appreciation plaques to the NBA as well as SITW. Pharrell Williams surprised everyone by hosting a community Pick Up Game the week after the festival at the new basketball court.
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"Piece Quilt" By Artist Steve Prince
Sponsored by VAACC and in partnership with VIBE Creative District
The Virginia African American Cultural Center (VAACC) is pleased to announce a new mural by renowned artist Steve Prince in the City of Williamsburg. This is part of the VAACC’s statewide effort to raise awareness for black history in Virginia, via funding from the Virginia Tourism Corporation. The City of Williamsburg Public Art Council facilitated this effort over the last six months, connecting VAACC with Broad Street Realty in Midtown Row for a mural at 200 Monticello Ave, Suite A.
The VAACC worked with the ViBe Creative District of Virginia Beach and the Williamsburg Public Art Council to identify artist Prince for the mural in Midtown Row. Working collaboratively throughout 2024, the partners identified a wall in Midtown Row owned by Broad Street Realty with Prince, who then created a mural rendering, which was approved by the Williamsburg Public Art Council and Williamsburg City Council
The VAACC worked with the ViBe Creative District of Virginia Beach and the Williamsburg Public Art Council to identify artist Prince for the mural in Midtown Row. Working collaboratively throughout 2024, the partners identified a wall in Midtown Row owned by Broad Street Realty with Prince, who then created a mural rendering, which was approved by the Williamsburg Public Art Council and Williamsburg City Council