Check out the exciting line-up of March events at Downing-Gross Cultural Arts Center.
February 1 - March 31, 2010
Anderson Johnson Gallery
The Downing-Gross Cultural Arts Center is proud to open 2010 with the esteemed Jerry Taliaferro's talent of his exhibit, Women of a New Tribe. Women of a New Tribe is a stunning national exhibition celebrating the physical and inner beauty of African American women presented in the 1930s to 1940s glamour, fine art black and white photography styles through the award winning lenses of Jerry Taliaferro. In an effort to honor Newport News African American women, 24 local women were picked to be an addition to his normal exhibit.
Gallery Hours: Tuesday through Saturday 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM.
Cost: $5 Adults/$3 Children
Tickets are available for purchase at the gallery on the day of admittance.
Chasing George Washington: A White House Adventure
Thursday, March 4, 10:00am & 1:00pm & Friday, March 5, 10:00am & 1:00pm
Ella Fitzgerald Theater at the Downing-Gross Cultural Arts Center
In this special project with the White House Historical Association, the Kennedy Center stages an exciting new musical about a group of students on a tour who meet past White House residents, including George Washington.
Audience: All, Free to the Public
 Oldies, But Goodies Movie Series
Featuring: The Wizard of Oz
Tuesday, March 9, 1:00pm
Ella Fitzgerald Theater at Downing-Gross Cultural Arts Center
The Downing-Gross Cultural Arts Center is a cultural destination for the entire family, including our community seniors. We are presenting the Oldies, But Goodies Movie Series on the 2nd Tuesday of every month for senior citizens. All Movies will be from the "Golden Age" of film. The February feature film is The Wizard of Oz. Enjoy FREE snacks! Click here for more information on March's featured movie, The Wizard of Oz - including a description, synopsis and reviews.
Audience: Seniors
Admission: $5
Dinner & A Movie Night
Featuring: The Souls of Black Girls
Friday, March 12, 6:00pm
Ella Fitzgerald Theater at the Downing-Gross Cultural Arts Center
Every Month, Downing-Gross will present a film rich in the cultural arts for the entire family to enjoy, plus grab some free pizza before the movie on us!
Click here for more information on March's featured movie, The Souls of Black Girls - including a description, synopsis and reviews.
Audience: Girls 10+ & Mentors
Admission: Free to the Public
New England Conservatory - Sirocco Winds Youth Workshop
Wednesday, March 24, 4:00pm
Downing-Gross Cultural Arts Center
New England Conservatory woodwind quintet Sirocco Winds, in town with the Virginia Arts Festival and in concert for Arts Within Reach. Each year, an audition committee of professional musicians selects a few exceptional student ensembles to represent the NEC Honors Program. The Sirocco Winds, coached by John Heiss, features Anne Gregory, flute, Andrew Mee, horn, Ambrose Tucker, clarinet, Mary Lynch, oboe, and Chris Watford, bassoon.
Audience: Grades K-5
Free with Reservations
Downing-Gross Cultural Arts Center - Advisory Board Meeting
Thursday, March 25, 12:00n
Executive Conference Room at the Downing-Gross Cultural Arts Center
The Downing-Gross Cultural Arts Center Advisory Board is comprised of Newport News citizens and community leaders with a passion for and understanding of the Arts. The purpose of the Advisory Board is to advise city staff in the management of the Downing-Gross Cultural Arts Center. The Board meets at noon in the Executive Conference Room of the Downing-Gross Cultural Arts Center on the fourth Thursday of each month. Meetings follow an agenda and are open to the public.
Pearl Bailey Comedy Showcase starring Cocoa Brown
Ella Fitzgerald Theatre at the Downing-Gross Cultural Arts Center
Friday, March 26, 8:00pm
To celebrate what would have been Newport News Icon Pearl Bailey's 92nd birthday, The Downing-Gross Cultural Arts Center will honor Pearl Bailey with a comedy showcase the last weekend of March to annually celebrate her many talents as a celebrated comedienne, singer, entertainer and comedy as an art form. Kicking off this annual event will be National Comedian/Actress Cocoa Brown who hails from Newport News along with some special guests!
Audience: Adult
Tickets are $10
Downing-Gross Cultural Arts Center
2410 Wickham Avenue
Newport News, VA
757-247-8969
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