“Arts at the Attucks” Performance Series Returns this Fall

NORFOLK, Va. - The historic Attucks Theatre (1010 Church St.) comes alive this fall with "Arts at the Attucks," a series of three free performances offering extraordinary opportunities to experience diverse and enriching local cultural programming.

Each performance features local artists and Norfolk Arts grantees providing unique and memorable experiences for audiences of all ages in the beautiful Attucks Theatre, a venue steeped in history in the heart of the city.

"Sing Showcase" with The Norfolk Street Choir and Friends
Saturday, Nov. 8, 3 p.m.

"Soul of Langston" with Arts for Learning Virginia and Virginia African American Cultural Center
Thursday, Nov. 13, 7:30 p.m.
Registration required.
"Novel Noel: A Consort Christmas" with Norfolk Chamber Consort
Thursday, Dec. 11, 7:30 p.m.

Come early and experience "Black Voices & Visions," the inaugural exhibit at the Gallery at the Attucks, a new visual arts space within the Attucks Theatre dedicated to celebrating creativity, community and storytelling. "Black Voices & Visions" is curated by Joan Rhodes-Copeland, executive director of the Aspire Gallery, and features approximately 50 works by Black artists with ties to Hampton Roads. The Gallery at the Attucks is open to the public for viewing an hour before all Arts at the Attucks free performances.

All performances are FREE and open to the public. For more information, visit www.norfolk.gov/artsattheattucks. Click HERE for a downloadable, sharable flyer. Follow Norfolk Arts on Facebook @ArtsNorfolk and Instagram @Norfolk_Arts.

The Attucks Theatre, designed by African American architect Harvey Johnson, opened in 191 and quickly became known as "The Apollo of the South," showcasing legendary performers such as Cab Calloway, Duke Ellington, Mamie Smith, Nat King Cole and Redd Foxx. The theatre is named in honor of African American Crispus Attucks, the first patriot to lose his life in the America Revolution. After several decades, the theatre closed. The Attucks Theatre was named a historic landmark in 1977 and was reopened in 2004.